San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang will give Tokyo Olympics medalists, led by the country’s very first gold medal winner Hidilyn Diaz, a total of P22 million in incentives for accomplishing the Philippines’ best Olympic performance to date, in 97
A measure exempting the rewards, bonuses, and emoluments for national athletes and coaches who compete or win international sports competitions from all taxes, fees, and charges has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. In a virtual meeting yesterday,
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio is now assured of at least an Olympic bronze medal after beating Yeni Arias of Colombia in the women’s featherweight quarterfinals at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo yesterday. Despite an aggressive stance from Arias, Petecio landed
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the holding of the Philippine Basketball Association’s 46th season, and the country’s hosting of the 21st Asian Seniors Women’s volleyball championship, Malacañang said yesterday. The IATF-EID approved
The eSports or online gaming industry in Cebu is expected to gain traction moving forward with the right support from the community and the government. This was the projection made by Cebuano entrepreneur Michael Cubos, founder of Monarchs Esports, an
When news broke out on Sunday that he is being sued for breach of contract and his August fight is in danger of cancelation, boxing superstar and Senator Manny Pacquiao did not issue a personal statement. He let his lawyer
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation is gearing up for the national team bubble training in Laoag City starting Thursday. And this early, PNVF president Tats Suzara is thankful to the city government of Laoag for being gracious in hosting the
No alcohol, no hugs, no cheers and no autographs. Tokyo Olympic organizers yesterday unveiled tough new rules for spectators at the pandemic Games, as they marked one month until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto warned festivities “will
Up to 10,000 fans will be allowed at Tokyo Olympic events, organizers said yesterday, warning competition could move behind closed doors if infections surge. The decision, just weeks before the opening ceremony, ends months of speculation about whether domestic spectators
Nonito Donaire and John Riel Casimero will clash in what could be the biggest all-Filipino world boxing title bout. Both Donaire and Casimero have agreed to unify the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization bantamweight titles in their showdown
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following the discovery of attempts by some inmates to escape from the Bacolod City Police Office Station 8 custodial facility, the police has suspended all visits to the inmates until further notice. This was after policemen
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 8.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, as the full reopening of the economy further perked up consumer spending and business activities. This is a significant reversal from
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A detained rape suspect managed to escape on May 11, while under the custody of the Talisay City Police Station in Negros Occidental. The fugitive was identified by the police as Arnel Ocaña, of Sitio Mambacano,
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 5th District Representative-elect Emilio “Dino” Yulo yesterday said that he will push for a Negrense to head the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). The term of SRA chief Hermenegildo Serafica is expected to end on
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Newly proclaimed Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said he expects “more synergy” between the provincial government of Negros Occidental and the Bacolod City government under the administration of Mayor elect Alfredo “Albee” Benitez. I think under
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas has endorsed to the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) up to P450 daily minimum wage for workers in private establishments and P500 monthly increase for the salary of
