Philippines
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:26:00 +0800More Olympic medals in store as IOC recognizes 6 sports
The Philippines will have more chances of snaring Olympic medals after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted full recognition in six sports, including kickboxing, muay thai and sambo where the country are traditionally strong.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:15:00 +0800Philippines sees 6,637 new COVID-19 cases
Health officials on Thursday logged 6,637 new coronavirus cases, pushing the total to 1,339,457.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:07:00 +0800Why Manila Luzon believes transgender bets should be allowed to join Miss Universe
Filipino international drag queen Manila Luzon believed that transgender people should be allowed to join international pageants such as Miss Universe.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:06:00 +0800SEC affirms actions vs Venture Securities over R&L stock fraud
Corporate regulators upheld actions against embattled brokerage Venture Securities Inc. (VSI), citing “multiple trading violations” that paved the way for the P700-million stock theft that affected clients of 55-year-old brokerage R&L Investments...
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0800Statements of PSE's Eusebio Tanco, Jose Pardo on withdrawal of candidacy as board chair
The following is the letter of Eusebio Tan to Jose Pardo, chairman and independent director of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:58:00 +0800COVID-19, uncooperative Philippines seen to slow down ICC probe
While human rights watchdogs and advocates hailed the Office of the Prosecutor – ICC’s request to launch an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines, challenges still lie ahead.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:17:00 +08002.01M Filipinos fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by mid-June — gov't data
Malacañang on Thursday said 2,012,154 people are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with 5,551,087 with their first dose.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:04:00 +0800Police arrest man suspected of stabbing and cementing his lover
"Ma. Theresa was secretly buried under the stair at the basement of the house while Theffannie was left helpless at the basement," Yarra said in a statement.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:55:00 +0800Eala, partner exit Spain doubles tourney
Eala and Jimenez Kasinteva faltered against Ashley Lahey and Olivia Tjandramulia in three sets, 5-7, 6-4, 6-10.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:01:00 +0800Treat your 'Tatay': Ways to make Father's Day 2021 extra special
After all of his hard work despite the pandemic, it is once again the time of the year to pay tribute to the man of the hour – our fathers.