“We should not compromise the health, safety, and security of the traveling public and our working people. That is a non-negotiable position,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said in a statement.

According to team owner John Gilbor, ten Negrenses have been signed up while negotiations are ongoing for ten more players to beef up the roster aiming to make the playoffs in their initial stint in the country's top regional league.

Duterte expressed hope that the celebration, which he described as a cornerstone of Christianity, would guide Filipinos as they pursue "shared aspirations for a better and safer future for our people."

The Philippines on Sunday saw 11,028 new coronavirus cases, nearly a week since the NCR Plus bubble was returned to Enhanced Community Quarantine.

Ravena was limited to just four points on Saturday then it was followed by a six-point outing Sunday. He also had five boards and three dimes for Neo-Phoenix.

"The utter disregard by the Chinese Embassy in Manila of international law specially the UNCLOS to which China is a party is appalling," Lorenzana said.

This would change the middle blocker's qualification in the V. League from reinforcement to local.

"I know people from DILG and I'm sad that they have to be associated with this public official," Robredo said.

The Jazz drained a total of 26 3-pointers to wallop Orlando in a game that saw 46 points as the largest margin.

Rep. Edgar Erice (Caloocan) has tested positive for the COVID-19 along with his staff, he announced on Sunday.