[ad_1] One of the brightest minds in basketball just put his name on the Santo Tomas University hat. Potit De Vera, the engineer who ran the machine at the Philippine Institute of Technology, has applied for the position of head coach of the Growling Tigers. Although De Vera came from …
Read More »Gavina and De Vera join UST’s list of aspiring head coach
[ad_1] Rain or Shine assistant coach Chris Gavina and former Philippine Institute of Technology coach Potit de Vera have submitted their applications to be the next UST Growling Tigers head coach. The two confirmed their respective moves on Friday, a week after Aldin Ayo vacated the seat in light of …
Read More »DOH: WHO ‘solidarity trials’ for COVID-19 vaccine may start in late October
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The World Health Organization (WHO) “solidarity trials” for potential vaccines against coronavirus disease may begin in the Philippines in the last week of October, Undersecretary of Health Maria Rosario Vergeire said Friday. Information from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that WHO will identify the vaccines …
Read More »WHO solidarity trial on potential coronavirus vaccines may start in October
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 11) – Solidarity trials led by the World Health Organization on possible coronavirus vaccines in the country may begin in late October, the Health Department said on Friday. The WHO solidarity team aims to decide in the third or fourth week of October which …
Read More »Lacson on Mancao’s DICT appointment: ‘The president can name an angel, a devil’
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The president can appoint an angel or even Lucifer to any government position if he wishes, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Friday. This, since he was asked for a comment on the appointment of former senior superintendent of the police Cezar Mancao II as head of the …
Read More »Lacson: late submission of DPWH 2021 budget caused by some ‘haggling’ solons
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson suspects that the late submission by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of its 2021 budget proposal was due to “a lot of haggling” between some lawmakers and the agency. “My source at DBM (Department of Budget and Management) told us …
Read More »Longer list of ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects OKd
[ad_1] President Duterte has approved the longest list of 104 projects worth P4.1 trillion in the “Build, Build, Build” portfolio. The list now includes additional health and information technology infrastructure that will allow Filipinos to better adapt to the “new normal” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Secretary for …
Read More »Changes inside and out for a more athletic Mercedes-Benz E-Class
[ad_1] MANILA: Mercedes-Benz introduced a revitalized, more athletic and dynamic exterior, revised taillights and headlights, bumpers and radiator grille, and more technology and comfort in the E-Class. With expressive dimensions, a sensual and vivid design, as well as long-haul comfort for four passengers, the new E-Class Coupé combines the charm …
Read More »Wells Fargo: Buffett is back at lows (NYSE: WFC)
[ad_1] Wells fargo (New York Stock Exchange: WFC) and all banks took a hit on September 8 with the market in part because of another revelation that Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) sold more shares of the bank. My investment thesis remains very optimistic about bank stocks. My previous …
Read More »Russia aims to manufacture coronavirus vaccine test in PH
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Russia has proposed manufacturing its vaccine for the new coronavirus in the Philippines, a move that is seen as opening a center in Southeast Asia for the production of its COVID-19 drug. The plan is part of a bilateral agreement proposed by Russia to the Philippines, …
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