The National Task Force for Covid-19 is investigating what could be a breach of health protocols by the men’s basketball team of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) after it held practice sessions in Sorsogon. Only professional basketball players and boxers are allowed to train during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) lockdown. On Monday, Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the National Task Force would conduct its own inquiry into the Sorsogon bubbleThe UST administration has launched its own inquiry. A joint task force composed of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the Department of Health (DoH) is also probing the incident. A waiver by the parents of the UST players, addressed to Institute of Physical Education and Athletics Director Fr.

Source: Manila Times August 24, 2020 17:02 UTC