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Frank Muescan praises Jam Rey Mariveles’ growth: ‘He’s reforming’

October 10, 2024

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Birthdays are typically a time for rest and celebration, but for Jam Rey Mariveles, his special day was spent on the pitch. He celebrated his 23rd birthday in a match against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament last Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Mariveles not only helped University […]
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PMNFT edged by Tajikistan in shooutout, ends Merdeka Cup in fourth

September 9, 2024

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The Philippine Men’s National Football Team wrapped up its 2024 Merdeka Cup campaign in disappointing fashion, finishing in fourth place after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Tajikistan. The match, held Sunday at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, ended in a goalless draw after regulation, forcing a dramatic shootout. Jarvey Gayoso and Jefferson Tabinas […]
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Mike Phillips relieved as La Salle steps up despite his ‘off game’

September 8, 2024

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Defending champion De La Salle University began its campaign in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Basketball Tournament with a narrow 78-75 victory over National University (NU) on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It took a clutch game-winning three-pointer from Kevin Quiambao with just 9.8 seconds left on the clock to secure […]
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Philippines ends FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with defeat to indonesia

June 12, 2024

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The Philippine Men’s National Football Team concluded its campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round tournament with a 2-0 defeat to Indonesia on Tuesday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Thom Haye’s right-footed strike and Rizky Ridho’s header in the 32nd and 56th minutes, respectively, condemned the players, […]
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Dionesa Tolentin, despite accolades, hails Jonela Albiño as FEU’s finest

May 13, 2024

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Now that Far Eastern University has emerged as the champion of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Football Tournament, head coach Let Dimzon and captain Inday Tolentin paid tribute to the person who carried them across the finish line — Jonela Albiño. With the game tied at one-all and a penalty shootout looming against De La […]
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Rookie Alfonzo Gonzalez attributes heroic saves to UP’s support, confidence

May 13, 2024

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As University of the Philippines gears up for the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament final this Thursday against Far Eastern University, it has rookie goalkeeper Alfonso Gonzalez and defender Angelo Pagdanganan to thank for allowing it to reach this far. Gonzalez made key stops against University of Santo Tomas during the penalty shootout. Meanwhile, […]
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UAAP 86 3×3: Pre powers FEU-D to clean sweep; NUNS clinches inaugural girls’ title

May 5, 2024

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Far Eastern University-Diliman and National University-Nazareth School emerged victorious by defeating University of Santo Tomas in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively, of the UAAP Season 86 High School 3×3 Tournament on Sunday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The Baby Tamaraws prevailed 17-15 over the Tiger Cubs in the boys’ final while a three-woman […]
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UAAP 86 3×3: DLSU Archers, UST Tigresses score golden ‘doubles’

May 5, 2024

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De La Salle University and University of Santo Tomas successfully defended their men’s and women’s crowns, respectively, at the expense of University of the East and National University in the UAAP Season 86 Collegiate 3×3 Tournament Sunday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. La Salle survived UE 17-16 in the men’s final to end the […]
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UAAP 86 MFB: Jose Antonio Lopez strikes as Ateneo survives UP in tension-filled tilt

March 10, 2024

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Amid an intense atmosphere at the UP Diliman Football Stadium, Ateneo de Manila University held on for a narrow 1-0 victory against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday. Blue Eagles captain Jose Antonio Lopez scored the only goal in the 50th minute off a rebound. Striker Kofi […]
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UAAP 86 MFB: Basconcillo’s late header completes UP’s come-from-behind win vs UST

February 18, 2024

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Austin Basconcillo headed home a late winner to propel University of the Philippines to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over University of Santo Tomas to close out the opening day of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Basconcillo, who missed out on last season because of an […]
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UAAP 86 HSFB: Dwight Pancho’s late equalizer vs Ateneo keeps UST on top

February 4, 2024

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Dwight Pancho’s last-minute leveler allowed University of Santo Tomas to remain on top of the standings by surviving Ateneo de Manila University 1-1 in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Football Tournament Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Pancho, who came on in the 72nd minute for defender Vincenzo Solidum, headed the ball […]
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Noy Remogat transfers from UE to UP

January 29, 2024

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Elite programs always have a Plan B. Having missed out on Jared Bahay, University of the Philippines swiftly moved on as it was able to secure the commitment of transferee Noy Remogat. Remogat bid farewell to UE on Tuesday and is now ready to transfer to UP. “I want to express my sincere thanks to […]
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Paolo Bugas returns to FEU, guides Baby Tamaraws

January 23, 2024

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Paolo Bugas started the next chapter of his football career right where he first made a name for himself — at Far Eastern University-Diliman. The former Global FC midfielder was on the sidelines. At the same time, the Baby Tamaraws started their UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Football Tournament campaign with a 1-0 over the Ateneo […]
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Miguel Yniguez transfers to UP

January 23, 2024

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After a long hard thought, Miguel Yniguez has finally decided to move on from San Francisco State. The 6-foot-5 Filipino-American winger announced his decision to move to University of the Philippines on Tuesday morning (Manila time). “I am beyond blessed to announce that I am committing to the University of the Philippines. “To everyone who […]
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Jared Bahay rethinks college choice, weighs options beyond UP

December 30, 2023

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Jared Bahay might not be heading to University of the Philippines. According to multiple sources close to Bahay and his family, he is considering other opportunities for the next level of his basketball career. Specific reasons for the change of heart were not disclosed, but a combination of academic factors, recent college basketball results, and […]
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AFC: Kaya-Iloilo suffers defeat to close Champions League campaign

December 14, 2023

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Kaya-Iloilo closed its 2023-2024 AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-3 loss to South Korean side Incheon United Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The newly-crowned 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara winners found themselves two goals down before the end of the first half. Seung-Ho Park and Woo-Jin Choi scored in the 12th and […]
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Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE

December 11, 2023

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A year ago, Lance Sabroso was studying at and playing for City of Bogo Science of Arts Academy in the CESAFI. The then-17 year old guard was facing Cebu’s finest, including Jared Bahay. However, his season ended in heartbreak after the Trailblazers could not overcome the Magis Eagles in the finals. But another opportunity opened […]
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Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’

December 11, 2023

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Collins Akowe continues to dominate the UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, the 6-foot-10 Nigerian big man hauled down 29 rebounds in National University Nazareth School’s 84-76 win over University of the Philippines Integrated School to maintain solo second. Akowe’s rebounding total is a tournament-record, breaking Justine Baltazar’s 27 in the Bullpups’ 78-58 […]
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Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo

December 4, 2023

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Kai Ballungay has bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University. The 6-foot-7 forward has decided to move on from the amateur ranks, preparing to enter the professional level on Monday. As a goodbye, he penned a heartfelt letter to the school. “With strong feelings of excitement, I wish to share that I will be embarking […]
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Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations

December 3, 2023

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When the De La Salle University faithful hoped and prayed for a hero before Game Two of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals, they probably did not expect Francis Escandor to rise to the occasion and lead the Green Archers to victory. Escado dropped 14 points behind 4-of-5 shooting from deep as La […]
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La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David

December 3, 2023

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De La Salle University basically got manhandled in Game One of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals by University of the Philippines. They got out-rebounded, out-hustled, and, even, out-witted by the Fighting Maroons en route to the most lopsided Finals game in the Final Four era. To match UP’s physicality, La Salle had to […]
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UP’s convincing win shakes La Salle, Michael Phillips: ‘We can’t let this break us’

November 29, 2023

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Michael Phillips wants the De La Salle Green Archers to remember one thing. The last time they lost to the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, it paved the way for a nine-game winning streak that catapulted them into the Finals for the first time since Season 80. Phillips, who […]
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Francis Lopez shows no fear in first-ever Finals game, helps UP dominate the boards

November 29, 2023

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Francis Lopez made the most out of his first finals appearance for University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The 20-year-old presumptive Rookie of the Year produced 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Fighting Maroons in their dominant 97-67 Game One win over the De La Salle Green Archers. […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Clarin breaks out of slump as NU drubs Adamson, seals top seed

November 15, 2023

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National University sealed a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday with a resounding 76-61 drubbing of Adamson University at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs, who are on a 10-game winning streak with an average of 17.6 points, improved their record to 12-1, which […]
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Sean Quitevis reinforces to Ateneo that they are in ‘survival mode’

November 12, 2023

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Ateneo de Manila University is now in the driver’s seat in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Final Four race after they held on to a 62-58 win over Adamson University. Ateneo was barely hanging by a thread with 1:23 left on the game clock as Adamson’s Matthew Montebon converted a three-point shot to bring […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: La Salle takes Final Four slot, drops Adamson to share of 4th

November 8, 2023

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De La Salle University punched its return to the UAAP Season Men’s Basketball Final Four by outlasting Adamson University with a 69-57 decision on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Green Archers improved their record to 8-3 in third place in the standings off a league-best five-game winning streak that has seen them accrue […]
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‘Di naman ako lifesaver ng NU’: Napa credits Capacio, Tanquingcen, staff for resurgence

November 8, 2023

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Jeff Napa refused to take full credit for National University’s rise under his stewardship. Under Napa’s watch, the Bulldogs have already punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second straight season. As things stand, NU is in second place in the standings. It is now targeting a playoff advantage in its final assignments […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Figueroa, NU dismantle FEU, advances to second straight Final Four

November 8, 2023

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National University continued the woes struggling Far Eastern University, taking a 68-57 victory to enter the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs improved their record to 9-2 in second place to seal their place in the semifinals for a second straight season. “Kagaya […]
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AFC: Yan Matheus Souza’s goal at the death eliminates Kaya-Iloilo from contention

November 7, 2023

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Kaya-Iloilo fought valiantly, but it just wasn’t meant to be. In a battle between two champion teams, Kaya lost 1-2 against the reigning J1 League champion Yokohama in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The reigning Philippines Football League champions suffered their fourth successive loss in Group G, which […]
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Arespacochaga explains Gab Gomez’s rocky minutes so far

November 7, 2023

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Ateneo de Manila University is facing a three-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, placing the school at risk of missing this year’s Final Four. This marks the first time the Blue Eagles have lost three consecutive games since Season 76. This recent string of poor results has raised several questions, […]
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AFC: Filipinas keep Olympic dreams alive with crucial win over Iran

November 1, 2023

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The Philippine Women’s National Football Team kept its Parisian dreams alive with a 1-0 win over Iran in the second round of the 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Perth, Australia. The Filipinas secured second place in Group A with six points and a goal difference of minus-4. While the Philippines currently tops the […]
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Mark Torcaso remains resilient despite Filipinas’ heavy loss to Matildas

November 1, 2023

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Mark Torcaso remained upbeat despite the Filipinas’ 8-0 drubbing by the Matildas last Sunday in Perth during the second round of the 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Matildas, ranked 11th in the world and semifinalists in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, were simply in a class above the Filipinas, who were down by […]
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‘Playing chemistry’ remains a concern for Ateneo this late, laments Tab

October 30, 2023

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Since Tab Baldwin led Ateneo de Manila University to the UAAP championship in Season 80, the Blue Eagles have always had an air of invincibility. Ateneo went on to win a three-peat in Season 82 with an 18-0 sweep. They extended this winning streak to as many as 33 games in Season 84. Despite eventually […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Joson, Ateneo deal UP first loss

October 21, 2023

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Ateneo de Manila University denied neighbor University of the Philippines a first round sweep, taking a statement 85-76 victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday inside a packed Adamson University Gym on Saturday. Ateneo hit two birds with one stone — improving its record to 5-2 good for third to fourth spots […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: NU overpowers Adamson with 30-point beatdown, keeps solo second

October 21, 2023

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National University’s depth proved to be too much for young Adamson University, taking a dominant 95-65 on the latter’s home floor and extending its streak to four in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Sophomore big Tin Cayabyab led the defending seven-time champions with 22 points behind 6-of-9 shooting from the three-point […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: La Salle earns second win, deals UE 30th straight loss

October 21, 2023

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De La Salle University earned its second win to close out the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament, blasting luckless University of the East, 80-62, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. The Lady Archers snapped a two-game skid and elevated their record to 2-5 for seventh place, tied with Far […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Pastrana, Soriano show way vs FEU as UST keeps solo third

October 21, 2023

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Behind the outstanding outputs of transferee Kent Pastrana and reigning MVP Eka Soriano, University of Santo Tomas ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on a winning note after drubbing Far Eastern University, 82-66, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. Pastrana, the Season 82 Rookie of the Year, led […]
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