Ernest Tuazon

As Miekho Natinga shatters record, Jeff Napa beams as history stays at NU

January 26, 2026

For nearly four decades, the unparalleled feat stood untouched. Ten three-pointers in a single UAAP basketball game—a mark first set by University of the East legend and three-time champion Allan Caidic—was long considered rare air. National University head coach Jeff Napa tied the record in Season 65 (August 22, 2002), while Alvin Pasaol and Terrence […]
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DLSZ rolls past Ateneo, claims solo third in UAAP Girls Basketball

January 25, 2026

De La Salle Zobel reasserted its dominance over rival Ateneo de Manila University, 101-21, closing the first round of the UAAP Season 88 Girls’ Basketball Tournament on a high note Sunday afternoon at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Eager to bounce back from a two-game skid against University of Santo Tomas and National […]
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Eriobu, Espinas power unbeaten Ateneo past UST in UAAP Boys’ Basketball

January 25, 2026

Jude Eriobu finished what Ziv Espinas started as Ateneo de Manila University extended the woes of defending champion University of Santo Tomas with a 100-88 victory to remain unbeaten through five games in the UAAP Season 88 High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament, Sunday afternoon at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Espinas ignited the […]
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The Year That Was: A year of what could have been without Kai Sotto

December 31, 2025

What first appeared to be the dawn of a new era for Gilas Pilipinas ultimately became a year defined by a critical absence. The promise of 2025 was evident months earlier, when Kai Sotto delivered a breakout performance against New Zealand, leading the Philippines to its first-ever FIBA victory over the Tall Blacks. Sotto posted […]
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Adamson survives UP’s rally to share fourth in UAAP Women’s Basketball

November 16, 2025

Adamson University avoided a late-game collapse to escape the University of the Philippines, 69-65, claiming a share of fourth place in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Fueled by clutch efforts from Kat Agojo and Brianna Bajo, as well as the early-game brilliance of […]
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UP lands Fil-Canadian guard Elliot Dimaculangan for UAAP 89

September 8, 2025

With the impending departures of top University of the Philippines guards Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, and Janjan Felicilda, the Fighting Maroons are already preparing for life after the so-called “Maroon 5.” Less than two weeks before the start of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, defending champion UP secured the commitment of […]
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Gilas Boys suffer first loss to Chinese Taipei in 12 years at U16 Asia Cup

August 31, 2025

A slow start and a lack of perimeter offense doomed Gilas Pilipinas Boys, who absorbed a 106-82 defeat at the hands of Chinese Taipei to open the FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday evening at the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Complex in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Despite parading the same core that delivered the Philippines its sixth […]
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Canuto takes charge vs NZ-Bluefire as San Juan stays perfect in WMPBL

July 27, 2025

ROSARIO, Batangas — San Juan remained unbeaten after handing New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas its first loss of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, eking out a 74-71 victory on Sunday evening at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. With main scorer Janine Pontejos hampered by foul trouble and eventually […]
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Lim, Palmera-Dy power Discovery-Rizal to breakout WMPBL win over RK Hoops-QC

July 27, 2025

ROSARIO, Batangas – Discovery-Rizal bounced back in dominant fashion, crushing RK Hoops-Quezon City, 82–39, to earn their first win of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday night at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. Coming off back-to-back losses to start the season, Perlas — semifinalists in the […]
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Afril Bernardino beams with pride as young Gilas Women make history in Asia Cup

July 21, 2025

In the absence of key national team stalwarts, Afril Bernardino couldn’t be prouder of the spirited stand of Gilas Pilipinas Women in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Even without the likes of Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, Chack Cabinbin, and Andrea Tongco—who were all unavailable due to military duties—the Filipinas once again defied expectations. They managed […]
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Gabi Bade fires 30, lifts Solar Home-Pangasinan past Tagaytay-Tol in heated WMPBL clash

July 20, 2025

Former Gilas Women guard Gabi Bade erupted for 30 points as Solar Home-Pangasinan edged Tagaytay-Tol in a fiery showdown, 79-76, to secure its second consecutive win in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday evening at the Enderun Gym. Bade delivered a dominant double-double performance—30 points and 13 rebounds—while […]
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New Zealand Blufire-Batangas crushes RK Hoops -QC to stay unbeaten in WMPBL

July 20, 2025

New Zealand Blufire-Batangas extended its perfect run in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, cruising to a wire-to-wire 99–45 victory over RK-Hoops Quezon City on Sunday evening at the Enderun Gym. Coming off back-to-back wins over Tagaytay-Tol (86–56) and perennial contender Discovery-Rizal (101–87), the Valkyries made quick work of […]
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Carl Tamayo regains touch, leads Changwon LG comeback vs Seoul Samsung in KBL

January 16, 2025

Carl Tamayo rediscovered his shooting touch as the Changwon LG Sakers secured their third consecutive win, defeating Justin Gutang and the Seoul Samsung Thunders, 84-79, in the 2024-25 KBL Season on Wednesday at the Changwon Gymnasium. After being limited to eight points on 4-of-15 shooting in their victory over JD Cagulangan’s Suwon KT Sonicboom last […]
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Jack Santiago illuminates UE’s path to redemption

October 10, 2024

Following the toughest off-season any team could have ever experienced, many counted out the University of the East’s chances for a deep run in the new UAAP season. It comes as no surprise that year after year, the Red Warriors have faced significant setbacks, dating back to Season 84 when reigning NCAA MVP Clint Escamis […]
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Aris Dimaunahan calls on NU to have ‘a better mindset’ in second round

October 10, 2024

National University saw its seven-year reign in UAAP women’s basketball come to a heartbreaking end last season, as they suffered a come-from-behind loss to the University of Santo Tomas in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the Season 86 finals. With that bitter memory in mind, the Lady Bulldogs are eager to reclaim their throne, and […]
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Nard Guerrero focused on La Salle chemistry before NU clash

September 9, 2024

When higher stakes come into play, leaders hope their team can unite and peak at the right moment. This is the mindset of new De La Salle University captain Menard Guerrero, as he led the Green Spikers to a commanding sweep of Perpetual. The victory comes at a crucial time, with La Salle’s next match […]
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Casiey Dongallo makes triumphant comeback after six-month injury layoff

September 9, 2024

Six months. That was how long University of the East (UE) standout Casiey Dongallo had to wait before stepping back onto the Taraflex. After being sidelined by a wrist injury since the start of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge, Dongallo made a triumphant return. She helped UE secure a thrilling five-set victory over Far Eastern […]
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