“One of the primary purposes of civilization - and certainly its primary strength - is the guarantee that family life can flourish in unity, peace, and order.”
—Robert Kennedy

By Alex P. Vidal

BY being always available and visible in the public, Iloilo officials led by Iloilo Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. and Iloilo City Mayor Geronimo “Jerry” Treñas are sending a buoyant message to the Ilonggos that “we are on top of the situation and with your help and cooperation, we can surmount this crisis.”

French Open officials announced Tuesday that the season’s second tennis Grand Slam will be postponed until September because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a decision that sent ripples through the U.S. Tennis Association, whose U.S. Open traditionally occupies that part of the tennis calendar.

Following the Proclamation 929 and 922 from Malacañang on Monday, the Philippine Sports Commission's Medical Scientific Athlete Services (MSAS) unit on Wednesday issued a medical guideline for its employees and athletes still under their care.

Following the Proclamation 929 and 922 from Malacañang on Monday, the Philippine Sports Commission's Medical Scientific Athlete Services (MSAS) unit on Wednesday issued a medical guideline for its employees and athletes still under their care.

“War does not determine who is right–only who is left.”

—BERTRAND RUSSELL

By Alex P. Vidal

WHILE the world is agog over the coronavirus or COVID-19 and the media is full of sad and depressing stories about the mayhem caused by the pandemic, let me share an impressive poem written by Wilfred Owen, the greatest writer of war poetry in the English language.

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell tested positive for coronavirus on March 12, a day after his teammate, Rudy Gobert, tested positive and triggered the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season.

Mitchell, a 23-year-old, still hasn’t experienced any symptoms from the virus. He went on Good Morning America with Robin Roberts on Monday morning confirmed he was recovering well.