The country's total count of COVID-19 infections moved closer to a million on Sunday as officials reported 8,162 additional cases.

"I have earlier asked the two spokespersons to desist from issuing further statements on the community pantries. The official stand of the NTF-ELCAC is to support and encourage bayanihan/community pantries," Esperon is quoted by ONE News as saying.

Tropical Storm "Bising" (international name Surigae) left PAR on Sunday morning, PAGASA said.

It seems like everything came full circle for Kai Sotto and Amar'e Stoudemire when the duo trained together in Miami, Florida a couple of weeks ago.

"Our main objective isn't even to discipline them. Our objective is to know the truth. And this thing in Maginhawa is the battle for the soul of the nation, as problems are sprouting all over the country," he also said in a text message on Friday. 

OCTA Research on Sunday said Metro Manila saw a downward trend in new COVID-19 cases last week, but cautioned against easing quarantine restrictions in the capital region by May.

The Wolves battled back from as big as 17 points to steal the win from the Jazz on the road.

Through pure grit and determination, Codera had hurdled all the bumps life had thrown at him, all the while keeping his two feet firm on the ground.

A former NBA player himself with a short stint with the Detroit Pistons back in 1980, Black shared a few pointers on what the 7-foot-3 big man can do more to get closer to his ultimate goal.

“The sacrifices endured and gains accumulated during the ECQ and MECQ must not be put to waste by a disregard of the prohibition on mass gatherings, observance of social distancing, and the wearing of face masks and face shields.”