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Contender Anthony Joshua looks on at a press conference for Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 at Capitale on September 5, 2019 in New York. – Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr promised on Wednesday that history would repeat itself when he takes on Anthony Joshua in December’s controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Like pitting some of the greatest teams in NBA history against one another in hypothetical showdowns, boxing, too has a ton of dream fights that remain as such. And with sports on shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Boxing Super Series recently held a fantasy tournament where Mike Tyson emerged victorious in a heavyweight clash with the late great Muhammad Ali–a result that didn’t sit well with many. Heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, h0wever, doesn’t have any qualms about “Iron Mike” taking down “The Greatest” via decision. “The reason being, when you watch the fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, ... » Learn More about Joshua believes Frazier-like Tyson would beat Ali

SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has vowed that every Filipino will be given access to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines with consideration to the order of priority of sectors as determined by authorities and health experts. The chairman of the Senate Health committee said the vaccination program was based on science, not politics, especially when it comes to providing access to those who need them. “There’s no problem, you know, [these vaccines are] for all Filipinos, whether you’re a critic or you love us,” he said during a radio interview on February 28. Go added that the government treats everyone equally regardless of his or her political views. He urged critics to work with the government so the country could immediately recover from the pandemic. He added that it was alright to criticize the government so long as these alleged detractors do not spread misinformation or fake news. The same advice was given by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on ... » Learn More about No politics in access to vaccines – Bong Go

THE Senate Committee on Health and Demography, led by Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, approved on Tuesday measures that will defer the scheduled monthly contribution rates increase of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). “President [Rodrigo] Duterte has agreed to temporarily suspend the increase in PhilHealth contribution rates while we are in a pandemic,” Go said. “When the [Universal Health Care Act] was crafted, no one knew that a pandemic would hit us. Although the increase in PhilHealth contributions ensures sufficient funding for the health care of its members … it is only reasonable and equitable to postpone incremental premiums due to the bad economic conditions caused by [the crisis].” The UHC Law, Republic Act 11223, mandates an increase in PhilHealth premium contribution from 3 percent to 3.5 percent in 2021. Mandatory contributions will be increased annually until 2025. “The government, as a whole, must do its best to unburden Filipinos by ... » Learn More about Senate OKs bills deferring PhilHealth premium hike

The first batch of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine from the Covax Facility will arrive in the country on Thursday, Malacañang said on Wednesday. “This is to confirm that the Philippines is set to receive 487,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines tomorrow, March 4, 2021, 7:30 p.m. as part of the first round of allocated doses from the Covax Facility,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said in a statement. Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate health and demography committee, said President Rodrigo Duterte would personally meet the aircraft carrying the vaccine shipment. “Good news po ‘yan para sa ating mga frontliners dahil mayroon na silang pagpipilian — ‘yung mula po sa Sinovac at ngayon po mayroon na tayong AstraZeneca (That is good news for our frontliners because they now have choices — we have Sinovac and now we have this vaccine from Astrazeneca),” he added. Roque said the shipment’s expected time of arrival is based on the scheduled handover of ... » Learn More about AstraZeneca vaccines arriving – Palace

The first day of the coronavirus disease 2019 disease (Covid-19) vaccine rollout was a success, Malacañang said on Tuesday, a day after ceremonial inoculations were conducted using Sinovac Biotech’s vaccine. “Naging napakatagumpay po ng Day 1 ng ating national Covid-19 vaccination program (The first day of our national Covid-19 vaccination program has been very successful),” Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said. He added that the rollout gave medical frontliners peace of mind. “Maligaya po ang ating mga medical frontliners kasi nga po nagkaroon sila ng peace of mind na bagamat sila po ay exposed dito sa [coronavirus] ay meron na silang proteksyon ngayon (Medical frontliners were very happy because they now have peace of mind, while they have been exposed to the coronavirus, but now they have protection),” he said. Roque bared that 756 individuals were vaccinated on Monday in various hospitals. Inoculations continued on Tuesday at the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, ... » Learn More about Vaccine rollout a success – Palace

Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of a whole-of-nation approach to ensure the success of the national vaccination program as the Philippines braces itself to inoculate its citizens beginning Monday. Go commended the local government of Dagupan City, Pangasinan for its readiness to purchase vaccines for its residents. “I commend Mayor Bryan Lim for his government’s readiness to purchase vaccines for its constituents),” Go said during his visit to a Malasakit Center in Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City on Friday. “This means that the money is there — we are ready. The national and local governments are prepared to undertake the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines,” Go, the chairman of the Senate health and demography committee said. Go said he suggested to President Rodrigo Duterte to tap Philippine diplomats in getting sources of vaccines. “The problem now is that the rich countries are always ahead in securing supply, so I suggested to the ... » Learn More about Go wants synergistic approach to vaccine rollout

DUBAI (AFP) - Fierce fighting between Yemeni pro-government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed at least 90 combatants on both sides in the past 24 hours, government military sources said on Saturday (March 6). The Shi'ite rebels launched an offensive last month to seize Marib, the last stronghold in northern Yemen of pro-government forces which are backed by a Saudi-led military coalition. The clashes in the oil-rich province left 32 dead among government forces and loyalist tribes, while 58 Houthi rebels were killed in coalition air strikes, the sources told AFP. They said heavy clashes broke out on six fronts as government forces were able to counter attacks by the Houthis, who managed to advance only on the Kassara front north-west of Marib city. The fighting also left dozens of people wounded, the sources added. The loss of Marib would be a huge blow for the Yemeni government, but would also threaten catastrophe for civilians, including hundreds of ... » Learn More about Fighting in Yemen’s Marib kills 90 in 24 hours: Govt military sources

DUBAI (REUTERS) - An offensive by Yemen's Houthi group to take Marib city, the last stronghold of the internationally recognised government, threatens to displace hundreds of thousands and complicate a renewed diplomatic push to end the war, UN officials say. The gas-rich region of Marib has been a refuge for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing violence during Yemen's six-year-old war, expanding its main city rapidly. A frontline is now roughly 30km away to the city's west, a government official told Reuters, and humanitarian concerns are growing. "An assault on the city would put two million civilians at risk, with hundreds of thousands potentially forced to flee - with unimaginable humanitarian consequences," UN aid chief Mark Lowcock said on Tuesday (Feb 16), urging de-escalation. The recent push towards Marib by Houthi forces, who control Yemen's most populous areas, comes alongside intensified drone attacks into Saudi Arabia by the Iran-aligned group. Riyadh leads a ... » Learn More about Houthi offensive on Yemen’s Marib threatens mass displacement, UN warns