LTFRB ALLOWS PETS IN PUBLIC VEHICLESMANILA — The Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)has allowed passengers to bring their pets in public utility vehicles(PUVs).In a memorandum issued on Jan. 27, the LTFRB amended the terms andconditions of Certificate of Public Convenience, allowing pets in PUVsprovided that the animals are seated beside the owners and the seats arepaid for.The new guidelines, which take effect yesterday, stated that pets may beallowed to be carried by the owner as long as they are free from foul odorand wearing diapers.If there are other passengers, pets should be placed in carriers or cages ata designated animal compartment of the PUV.Under the memorandum, the owner of the pet should be responsible for anydamage the animal may cause.TONY LABRUSCA CLARIFIES: 'I'M STILL SINGLE'MANILA -- With Valentine's Day coming up, heartthrob Tony Labrusca stressedthat he is still single."Recently, a lot of people keep wondering if I'm dating or if I'm single andI just wanted to come from me na guys I'm still single. So please," Labruscasaid in an interview with ABS-CBN News after he inked a new contract withthe Kapamilya network."Because most of the time I just let people talk, let people assume whateverthey want. Parang this Valentine's Day I just wanted to clarify na single parin ako," he said.Asked if there's someone claiming that they're in a relationship, the actorreplied: "Marami. So I wanted it to come from me na I'm single."Right now, Labrusca believes that it's better for him to focus on hiscareer."After signing today, I think work is better. Okay lang na single ka for awhile," said Labrusca who is set to do a film and a series.PBA RE-SCHEDULES OPENING OF 45TH SEASONMANILA – The PBA on Monday announced that it is rescheduling the opening ofits 45th season as well as that of the D-League, in light of theprecautionary measures being taken by the government amid the novelcoronavirus outbreak.The PBA season was set to open on March 1 at the Araneta Coliseum. It willinstead start on March 8, still at the Big Dome.Meanwhile, the opening of the D-League has been moved from February 13 toMarch 2 at the Paco Arena."It's a preventive measure against nCoV," PBA commissioner Willie Marcialsaid in a statement."It's now in place and will be implemented. The safety of our fans, teams,players and officials remain to be our utmost priority," he added.There would be no changes to the activities on Day 1, however. Defendingchampion San Miguel Beer will still open its campaign against Magnolia.It will be an early rematch between the two teams that squared off in thefinals of the All-Filipino Cup last year, won by the Beermen in seven games.The opening day will be highlighted by the Season 44 Leo Awards, with theleague's MVP set to be named.As the stats race winner plus being the lead man of the SMB team that barelycame up short of completing a grand slam, Cebuano behemoth June Mar Fajardolooks poised to bag a sixth MVP plum.Columbian Dyip’s CJ Perez, NLEX’s Christian Standhardinger and TNT KaTropa’sJayson Castro are the other MVP contenders.NBA SCORES FEB 9FINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Celtics 37-15    28    24    32    28    112team logo Thunder 32-21    32    29    23    27    111SCORING LEADERSK. Walker BOS27 PTS, 4 REB, 1 ASTS. Gilgeous-Alexander OKC24 PTS, 6 REB, 4 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Bulls 19-35    25    30    28    28    111team logo 76ers 33-21    38    22    23    35    118SCORING LEADERSZ. LaVine CHI32 PTS, 1 REB, 8 ASTF. Korkmaz PHI31 PTS, 5 REB, 2 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Grizzlies 27-26    18    29    33    26    106team logo Wizards 18-33    30    25    30    14    99SCORING LEADERSJ. Morant MEM27 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTB. Beal WAS26 PTS, 4 REB, 3 ASTFINAL/2OT    1    2    3    4    OT    Tteam logo Knicks 17-37    31    32    20    33    19    135team logo Hawks 15-39    20    41    33    22    24    140SCORING LEADERSJ. Randle NY35 PTS, 18 REB, 3 ASTT. Young ATL48 PTS, 1 REB, 13 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Jazz 34-18    25    29    27    33    114team logo Rockets 33-20    33    25    25    30    113SCORING LEADERSJ. Clarkson UTA30 PTS, 6 REB, 2 ASTR. Westbrook HOU39 PTS, 6 REB, 4 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Clippers 37-16    36    37    34    26    133team logo Cavaliers 13-40    21    29    23    19    92SCORING LEADERSL. Williams LAC25 PTS, 5 REB, 3 ASTA. Drummond CLE19 PTS, 14 REB, 3 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Heat 34-18    36    24    23    26    109team logo Trail Blazers 25-29    38    25    30    22    115SCORING LEADERSG. Dragic MIA27 PTS, 4 REB, 7 ASTD. Lillard POR33 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST