Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez tests positive for COVID-19

Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez confirmed on Saturday, July 17, that he tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Duterte calls for end to ‘vaccine nationalism'

VACCINE NATIONALISM is when a country secures doses of vaccines for its citizens through pre-purchase agreements with the vaccine manufacturer before other countries.

Bon voyage, PH Olympians: Bring home the bacon!

As our Filipino Olympians leave today to compete in the summer games that will open in Tokyo on July 23, we join the Filipino nation in bidding them Godspeed!

APEC leaders vow to boost equitable access to COVID vaccines, revitalize trade

In a bid to ease the debilitating blow of the pandemic and facilitate strong economic recovery, Asia Pacific leaders have pledged to accelerate equitable access to coronavirus vaccines, promote free and fair trade, and work towards the resumption of cross-border travel.

PH, Brunei sign accord against double taxation

The Philippines and Brunei Darrusalam have signed an agreement aimed at eliminating double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion on taxes on income arising from cross-border transactions between the two Southeast Asian nations.

Hannah Arnold reveals she almost gave up on Binibining Pilipinas pageant

Newly crowned Binibin-ing Pilipinas International Hannah C. Arnold has revealed that she almost gave up on Binibining Pilipinas 2021 beauty pageant, which had been delayed for more than one year due to the pandemic.

Death toll in German floods rises to at least 81

Authorities in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate said Friday that 50 people have died in devastating floods in the western state, bringing the national death toll to at least 81, with dozens more missing.

Beating COVID-19: Going beyond quarantine

Since March 2020, there have been twice-a-month announcements by the government on the quarantine classification of regions, cities and towns.

1.15 M AstraZeneca vaccines arrive

‘Dose of Hope’ receives first tranche of COVID-19 jabs under tripartite agreement

We Did Not Lock Down Development During Pandemic – Mayor Isko

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso highlighted developments in the city amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in his third State of the City Address on Thursday, July 15.

Marcial Takes Place Of Obiena As Flag-Bearer Alongside Watanabe

Tokyo Olympics

Smaller-Size Filipino Families And The ‘Demographic Dividend'

The growth of the Philippine population continues on a downtrend, as more families prefer a smaller family size. Total population as of May 2020 stood at 109,035,343, a 1.63 percent increase from 100,981,437 in 2015 — or slower than the 1.72 percent uptick from 2010 to 2015.

Good Number Of Filipinos Willing To Get Vaccinated

The ramped-up delivery of vaccine supplies to the country and acceleration of vaccination by local government units (LGUs) have brought about a significant increase in the public’s willingness to be vaccinated.

Galvez Vows Fairer Vaccine Distribution

1 million more doses of Sinovac vaccine arrive

Indonesia Is New Virus Epicenter As Daily Cases Surge Past India

Indonesia surpassed India’s daily COVID-19 case numbers, marking a new Asian virus epicenter as the spread of the highly-contagious delta variant drives up infections in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

PBA Is Back

Tripleheader highlights season opener at Ynares

No Meltdown

Suns vow to move on; Bucks try to level series

Dynamic capital market developments spark optimism

The dynamism of the domestic capital market provides the proverbial silver lining amid the deep recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Structural reforms have evidently taken root, especially in the fixed-income securities market.

STOP GIANNIS AT ALL COSTS

Suns looking for answers to tame Greek freak

Pacquiao: Spence Jr. is better than Floyd

Manny Pacquiao believes that Errol Spence Jr., the unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion, doesn't need any advice from compatriot Floyd Mayweather Jr.

COVID triggered biggest increase in hunger in decades – UN

The COVID pandemic caused an estimated 18 percent increase in the number of people facing hunger, a UN report released on Monday found, dealing a massive setback to efforts to ensure everyone has access to food.

Are you open to another Duterte? Sara wants to know

Saying she doesn’t believe in surveys, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte would rather get a feel of the people’s sentiments when it comes to her planned 2022 presidential bid.

Proper Nutrition Is Everyone's Concern

In various residential communities in Metro Manila, one would know it is already National Nutrition Month when schoolchildren and their parents walk around the barangays in a mini-procession, the kids dressed in colorful vegetable costumes like eggplant, tomato, apple, egg, milk, etc.

‘Experience Of A Lifetime': Billionaire Branson Achieves Space Dream

SPACEPORT AMERICA, United States – British billionaire Richard Branson flew into space Sunday aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the “experience of a lifetime” – and one he hopes will usher in an era of lucrative space tourism.

4 New Queens Crowned At Bb. Pilipinas 2021 Pageant; Batangas Beauty Is Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice

After more than a year of delays due to the pandemic, four beauties were crowned during the Bb. Pilipinas 2021 beauty pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City last Sunday night.

Filipino Inventor Breaks Record For Farthest Hoverboard Flight

Flying electric car innovator Kyxz Mendiola achieved another milestone by breaking an existing Guinness record.

Pacquiao Closing In On Top Form – Coach

He’s already at 80 percent, says Fortune

‘De pindot lang cellphone ko': 58-year-old Lola finds ways to finish college

VIRAC, Catanduanes — When 58-year-old Elena dela Rosa Satairapan expressed her desire to pursue a college degree, all she got from her husband was a chuckle.

Toughen cyber security as online activities escalate

The escalation of cyber attacks against critical infrastructure in the United States was brought up by President Joe Biden with President Vladimir Putin in their Geneva summit last month — raising the profile of what has emerged as a major global security concern.

Fauci to keynote PH scientific, policy research forum

White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to keynote the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) to be held from July 12-15.