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A Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operative carries a drug-sniffing dog past inmates at the Manila City Jail during an inspection on August 29, 2019.

DSWD backs temporary release of sickly, vulnerable prisoners during pandemic

“Staying in crowded jails would expose them to greater risk of contracting the disease aggravating their situation," the department said.... Read more

Photo dated April 11, 2020 shows healthcare frontliners at the Sta. Ana Hospital.

IATF adopts mandatory public disclosure of info on COVID-19 patients

"The IATF adopts the policy of mandatory public disclosure of personal information relating to positive COVID-19 cases to enhance the contact-tracing... Read more

In this April 12, 2020 photo, police personnel disinfect their hands before entering Camp SK Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao

Experts: Distancing, handwashing still better vs virus than large-scale spraying

"Physical distancing, frequent handwashing and refraining from touching the eyes, nose and throat are still more effective measures against the... Read more

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A family watches Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on a television set on a television at their home in Amritsar on March 24, 2020. India's 1.3 billion people will go under "total lockdown" from midnight on March 24 (1830 GMT) for 21 days to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. "From 12 midnight today, the entire country will be in lockdown, total lockdown," Modi said in a national television address to the world's second most-populous nation.

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Pandemic spells death sentence for India's non-virus patients

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More patients recover from COVID-19 as referral hospitals open —data

AS IT HAPPENS

2 hours ago - Class suspensions in Baguio City, which hosts universities and colleges, have been extended to the end of May. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, in Executive Order 78, ...

4 hours ago - The goverment should "conduct a speedy review" of what state-owned assets can be sold off quickly to fund measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic, S...

4 hours ago - North Korea called for stronger measures against the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic at a meeting presided by leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Su...

Photo shows members of the Philippine National Police deployed in Manila amid COVID-19 threat. The STAR/Edd Gumban

5 hours ago - The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases will form "social distancing" teams composed of military and police personnel to enforce p...

6 hours ago - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said in a text message to reporters additional bank reserve cuts of 200 basis points “forthcoming,&rd...

22 hours ago - Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer of the country’s national policy against COVID-19, expresses gratitude to the private sector's "Projec...

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The Mount Samat Cross in Bataan is silhouetted by the setting sun as seen from Manila Bay on Black Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Duterte: Triumph of risen Christ a reminder that there is always hope

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IM Quizon reasserts mastery of bullet chess

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The relationship between Rudy Gobert (L) and Donovan Mitchell has reportedly soured after their experience with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Report: Utah teammates Mitchell, Gobert have sour relationship after coronavirus

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Despite the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, a devotee prays from a distance in front of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila.Â

Commentary: The global pandemic and our relationship with God

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Phoenix's Booker wins players-only NBA 2K tourney, donates $100K to coronavirus relief

By Luisa Morales | 4 hours ago

Booker swept fellow Suns teammate DeAndre Ayton, 2-0, in the best-of-three finals series to take home the championship and...

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Cotabato City assures residents of continued relief drives

By John Unson | 4 hours ago

She said the relief activities are being cascaded to villagers through the barangay governments.

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Report: NBA teams asking to postpone rookie draft

By Luisa Morales | 5 hours ago

Among those who have declared for the 2020 draft class is Filipino-American cager Remy Martin, who played three years for...

Sports

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Cagers join fundraising auction for frontliners, indigent families

By Luisa Morales | 5 hours ago

At least nine basketball stars have pledged their jerseys to be auctioned off through Off-Court Action: Auction for A Ca...

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GOT actor thanks Medical City frontliners: 'There is only one thing we say to death'

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Japan viral comedy song swaps 'Pineapple-pen' for handwashing advice

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WATCH: Monkeys, elephants and dogs reclaim India's streets in virus lockdown

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COLUMNISTS

Elite chess goes online

by: Edgar De Castro

The first super chess tournament online, which features eight...

Love in the time of corona

by: Elfren S. Cruz

For Easter, I asked my son Roel, a writer and educator, to share...

Lockdown thoughts

by: Francis J. Kong

“Water, water everywhere yet not a single drop to drink.”...

Ito Curata: Life well lived

by: Joanne Zapanta-Andrada

‘I imagine Ito chatting up a storm with the angels, dishing...

‘Pasko ng Pagkabahay’

by: Joey de Leon

Una sa lahat HAPPY EASTER po sa inyo!...

Tetta Agustin-Baverey: bold & bald & beautiful badge of courage

by: Millet M. Mananquil

Tetta Agustin-Baverey is one of the most fearless, maverick businesswomen...

Dr. Z & Aivee Teo: bible reading, gadget detox, parlor games, cooking

by: Millet M. Mananquil

In the case of the well-knit Teo family Drs. Z and Aivee, and...

Lito & Kim Camacho: Collecting memories with sweat & love

by: Millet M. Mananquil

The pandemic crisis has caused a great stir in our souls. ...

Home Sweet Home

by: Ricky Lo

The family of Patricia Javier and her chiropractor husband Dr....

Lessons of the Cross in this era of corona

by: Federico D. Pascual Jr.

Only Pope Francis presiding over the celebration of the Passion...

Easter thoughts

by: Barbara Gonzalez-Ventura

Every time I hear or read the word “quarantine” I think of...

Scratching the surface of Planet Corona

by: Philip Cu-Unjieng

I have not worn an N95 mask anytime this year....

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World Pandemic spells death sentence for India's non-virus patients 1 hour ago Disrespect for animals caused COVID-19 pandemic — primatologist Rights group welcomes draft rules that could end China dog meat trade More World Articles	Business Free WiFi extended to all virus treatment facilities 16 hours ago World Bank lends $500 million to Philippines for COVID efforts Facebook heeds government call to ensure internet stability More Business Articles	Sports IM Quizon reasserts mastery of bullet chess 1 hour ago Report: Utah teammates Mitchell, Gobert have sour relationship after coronavirus Phoenix's Booker wins players-only NBA 2K tourney, donates $100K to coronavirus relief More Sports Articles
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The Philippines yesterday expressed deep concern over the reported sinking of a Vietnamese fishing vessel by China in the South China Sea late last week, saying Manila’s similar experience revealed the trust lost in a friendship.

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