[ad_1] MANILA – Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) program director for Gilas Pilipinas Men Tab Baldwin said the national basketball sports association is making its efforts to bring two-meter tall Kai Sotto to the national team as soon as in the February window of the FIBA Asian Cup Qualifiers. “We’re …
Read More »There are no professional periods for UAAP athletes yet, says Executive Director
[ad_1] There are no professional periods yet for UAAP athletes, says the executive director Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – December 18, 2020 – 9:45 am MANILA, Philippines – UAAP student-athletes will not yet be able to participate in professional leagues without giving up their eligibility to play at their respective universities. …
Read More »LPA of Mindanao now Tropical Depression Vicky; Signal no. 1 in various areas
[ad_1] Courtesy of the Japanese Meteorological Agency MANILA (2nd UPDATE) – A low pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao became Tropical Depression Vicky early Friday, the state meteorological office PAGASA said. The tropical cyclone number 1 wind signal rose in many parts of the country before Vicky’s approach, warning of …
Read More »2 US companies ready to supply PH up to 25 M doses of coronavirus vaccines: sent
[ad_1] In this illustration, taken on October 31, 2020, vials with a label that reads “COVID-19 / Coronavirus Vaccine / Injection Only” and a medical syringe are seen in front of the Moderna logo displayed. Dado Ruvic, Reuters / Archive MANILA (TO UPDATE) Two US biotech firms are ready to …
Read More »James Harden trade: Rockets explore more trade options for former NBA MVP
[ad_1] Now that current NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is locked into his supermax stretch with the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA drama centers on Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne report that general manager Rafael Stone is exploring multiple “playoff-caliber” team trade offers in hopes the …
Read More »It’s San Antonio Spurs time at Houston Rockets
[ad_1] Welcome to the game thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things here, but for all newbies we have a few rules. Our Community Principles apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, no trolling and no swearing too much. It’s the last preseason game …
Read More »Moderna and Arcturus Ready to Supply Up to 25 Million COVID-19 Vaccines to the Philippines, Says Envoy
[ad_1] Two more US biopharmaceutical firms, Moderna and Arcturus, are set to supply between four million and 25 million of their respective COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines, Manila’s top diplomat in Washington said on Friday. The Philippine Ambassador, José Manuel Romualdez, said that the vaccines will be ready from the …
Read More »Signal no. 1 raised over central and southern Cebu due to TD Vicky
[ad_1] photo from bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph Mandaue City, Cebu – Landmark no. 1 has risen in parts of central and southern Cebu due to Tropical Depression Vicky on Friday, December 18, 2020 morning. In its 8 am bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that “Vicky” continues to …
Read More »Tropical Depression Vicky will bring rain and gusty winds over parts of the Visayas, Mindanao
[ad_1] Tropical Depression Vicky will bring rain, gusty winds over parts of Visayas and Mindanao, while the northeast monsoon will hit Luzon, according to the morning forecast released by PAGASA. At 3 a.m. Friday, Vicky was estimated to be 220 kilometers east of Davao City with maximum sustained winds of …
Read More »US FDA Advisory Panel Sets the Stage for Modern Vaccine Authorization
[ad_1] A small shopping basket filled with vials labeled “COVID-19 – Coronavirus Vaccine” and a medical symbol are placed on a Moderna logo in this illustration taken on November 29, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration A panel of external advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly …
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