Jerom Lastimosa of Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Jerom Lastimosa will return to Adamson for his final year, the school announced on Tuesday, Jan 3. The 5-foot-10 combo guard is eyeing to win a UAAP title for the last time in his collegiate career. "King Falcon Jerom Lastimosa...
The latest tally of firecracker-related injuries has climbed to 211 after the Department of Health (DOH) logged 74 additional cases on Sunday, Jan. 1. (MICHAEL VARCAS / MANILA BULLETIN) In an advisory released on Monday, Jan. 2, DOH stressed that the injuries were reported from 61 DOH sentinel...
CEBU CITY – At least 37 firecracker-related incidents were recorded in Central Visayas from Dec. 2 to New Year’s Day. Data from the Department of Health-Central Visayas showed that two persons were wounded by stray bullets in Cebu province and Lapu-Lapu City. Most of the firecracker-related...
Amid the holiday festivities, Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate has dropped to less than 10 percent, independent OCTA Research group disclosed on Monday, Jan. 2. (Unsplash) In a tweet on Monday morning, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David showed that Metro Manila’s positivity rate has...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Veteran coach Tab Baldwin eyes new talents to bolster the Ateneo lineup in 2023. The four-time UAAP champion tactician has sent off his three graduating players in Finals MVP Ange Kouame, Mythical Five member Dave Ildefonso...
Derrick Pumaren during the rubber match between La Salle and Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Derrick Pumaren may no longer be calling the shot for the La Salle Green Archers as head coach. The 65-year-old tactician is yet to be informed of La Salle’s decision not to renew his...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Friday, Dec. 30, that it has issued special permits to 802 buses to allow them to ply special routes and augment public transportation during the holiday season. Commuters wait for their ride along Riverside, Commonwealth Avenue,...
Two days before the New Year’s Day, more than 109,000 passengers trooped to various ports nationwide to go home and spend the last remaining days of the holiday season with their families. (Photo: PCG) Based on the monitoring of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), a total of 56,425 outbound...
Kai Ballungay and his wife Bella Dahl during their wedding ceremony in California. (Kai Ballungay's Instagram) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo rookie Kai Ballungay had a championship and a bride to take home this year. The 21-year-old, who clinched his first UAAP championship title with Ateneo...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte joined Senator Christopher “Bong” Go when he recently visited Balay Dangupan in Davao City to give gifts and other giveaways to orphans and staff of the facility. Established in 2018, Balay Dangupan is a crisis intervention facility of the Davao City government...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Sunday, December 25 called on Filipinos to celebrate the holiday season in a merry, joyful and safe manner despite the eased gathering restrictions this year. Go, in his Christmas message, said it is important for Filipinos to remain vigilant as the threat of...
Filipinos were urged to continue observing Covid-19 health protocols amid holiday festivities to prevent the occurrence of another virus surge. (Unsplash) Former Special Adviser of the National Task Force Against Covid-19 Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Saturday, Dec. 24 reminded the public to...
