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Fil-Canadian Sanchez sinks PH mark, but ends up 6th in wild finish

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Fil-Canadian Kayla Sanchez summoned every ounce of her energy in the hope of breaking the so-called Great Wall of China in the women’s 50-meter backstroke of the swimming competitions in the Asian Games Monday...

Double mission for Cone, Gilas at Asiad

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA Game Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – Philippines vs Bahrain HANGZHOU, China – Forget about the mishandling of the Gilas Pilipinas’ lineup back home, it’s now time to get real. The Nationals arrived in this modern city on Sund...

Tondo kids honored during SMC-FIBA event

September 25, 2023

Hundreds of students from Tondo, Manila who served as mascots or player escorts during the FIBA World Cup were honored during a ceremony that also marked the 4th year of San Miguel Corporation’s Better World Community Center, a food bank and learning i...

It’s Inso’s day to shine

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Wushu ace Jones Llabres Inso emerged as the saving grace for Team Philippines on Monday, Sept. 25, after winning the bronze medal in the men’s Taijiquan & Taijijian All-Round category even as top medal pro...

Young Filipinas clinch historic Asian Cup berth

September 25, 2023

Chalk up one more achievement for women’s football in the Philippines for 2023. Already in the midst of a historic year, the Filipinas Under-17 squad produced another milestone by qualifying for the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in ...

Marcial appears to be peaking at the right time

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Tokyo Games bronze medalist Eumir Marcial knows the perils of fighting in a heavier weight division for the first time. That’s why one can’t blame him when he just played hard enough in the men’s 80-kil...

Rower Delgaco advances to medal round in Asiad

September 22, 2023

Joanie Delgaco booked a spot to the medal round following her impressive semifinal showing in the rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Friday, Sept. 22. The 25-year-old Delgaco, who won silver at the 2021 Southeast Asian Gam...

Climbing Centre is Hangzhou’s answer to Beijing’s Bird’s Nest

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – China has one again flaunted its immense wealth and power with its state-of-the-art venues for the 19th Asian Games here. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the world’s second-most populous countr...

Donny Pangilinan got game

September 22, 2023

Donny Pangilinan’s upcoming film, “GG (Good Game)” focuses on esports. Dubbed the first full-length esports film in the Philippines, “GG” tells the story of an aspiring gamer Seth (Donny) who gets into a “competitive barkada gaming” while facing a “cha...

TIME TO SHINE: 19th Asian Games unfurl in Hangzhou

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China –– With all its might and wealth, the host nation made a grand introduction in the sporting world by staging the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Almost 14 years since that landmark event, Beijing once again mad...

Learning process must have no limits for PH spikers

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – For the men’s volleyball team, the learning process should have no limits. That was stressed by Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo after the team’s 9-25, 14-25, 23-25 defeat at the hands of Japan’s Team B i...

Target remains the same – Bambol

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – A minimum of four gold medals for Team Philippines. Judging the physical conditions and recent performances of the country’s top representatives in the 19th Asian Games here, Philippine Olympic Committe...

PH Blu Girls in Indonesia for final Asian Games preparations

September 20, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Blu Girls left for Indonesia for their final phase of preparations for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Blu Girls are competing at the Makassar Open International Women’s Softball Tournament organized by ...

Kaya, FEU secure top two spots in PFFWL

September 20, 2023

Kaya FC-Iloilo and Far Eastern University scored lopsided wins to finish 1-2 at the close of the elimination phase of the PFF Women’s League 2023 presented by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Powered by nati...

Dolly de Leon recalls past job as mascot

September 20, 2023

Dolly de Leon is enjoying newfound fame following her landmark performance in the critically-acclaimed film “Triangle Of Sadness.” She is, in fact, quite in demand nowadays, with multiple work offers here and abroad. It is a far cry from when she was j...

Puregold engages Pinoy BL community in ‘My Plantito’ fan meet

September 20, 2023

Ardent viewers of Puregold Channel’s first BL (Boy-Love) series, “My Plantito,” recently got the chance to engage with the stars of the show—and the creative minds behind it—in an afternoon of fun, kilig, and big surprises at the Puregold Q...

Aiko Melendez calls on Senate for swift passage of ‘Eddie Garcia’ bill

September 20, 2023

Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez urged the Senate to pass the so-called “Eddie Garcia” bill, a proposed legislation aimed at protecting workers and/or independent contractors in the film, television, and radio industry. The veteran actor...

Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo find the right love at the wrong time in ‘Love Before Sunrise’

September 20, 2023

Two of the country’s biggest and brightest stars — Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo — come together in an extraordinary story about lost love and missed chances in “Love Before Sunrise.” The romantic drama series is the latest collaboration between Philipp...

St. Benilde coach Charles Tiu wary of tough competition in NCAA

September 19, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu’s morale took a blow from last season’s championship beating that the Blazers are now even more eager begin the redemption in NCAA Season 99 this Sunday, Sept. 24. While the sp...

PH golf team also denied of change in lineup

September 19, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine golf team’ title-retention bid hit a snag on Tuesday, Sept. 19, after the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) denied the country’s request of a change in lineup for the 19th Asian Games set to star...

Another setback for Gilas as Asian Games nears

September 19, 2023

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for all the possibilities involving the team’s final composition for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the PBA, in a joint press conference on Tuesday, Sept. ...

Japan training eyed for promising junior swimmer Ajido

September 19, 2023

Opportunities are opening up for Palarong Pambansa gold medalist and talented junior swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who is being lined up for further intensive training in Japan. A high school varsity mainstay at La Salle Greenhills under coach and fo...

Gilas Boys vent ire on Kazakhstan, put World Cup bid back on track

September 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas boys team got its World Cup bid back on track, venting its ire on Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the FIBA Asia U16 Asian Championship early Tuesday. Sept. 19 at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Avoiding making th...

No to politics for shooter Jayson Valdez, dedicates Asiad to departed mother

September 19, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA Olympian Jayson Valdez has been with the Philippine team long enough to know the ins and outs in the shooting association. Despite the latest brouhaha that engulfs the shooting association, Valdez, who saw action in the Tokyo Games, r...

Race to Junior PGT Nat’l Finals heats up at Splendido

September 16, 2023

Bidders in the premier age group category, both in boys’ and girls’ divisions, seek to fortify their respective bids in the national finals of the Junior JPGT Series in an 18-hole stroke play competition today (Sept. 17, Sunday) at Splendido Taal Golf ...

PH belles face rough sailing in Serbia

September 16, 2023

Uratex Dream is gearing for an uphill climb in the Red Bull Half Court World Final which starts on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia. The Philippine crew, bannered by Kaye Pingol, Mikka Cacho, Sam Harada, and Blanche Bahuyan, were drawn in Group A in the 15...

9 horses clash in PSA Cup at Metro Turf

September 16, 2023

Red Sole, Vavavoom and Top of the Line are the horses to watch when the Philippine Racing Commission holds a charity race today dubbed the Philippine Sportswriters Association Cup at the Metro Manila Turf in Malvar, Batangas. A guaranteed prize w...

Djokovic powers Serbia past Spain; Britain wins to likewise advance to quarters

September 16, 2023

PARIS (AFP) ˗ Novak Djokovic returned to the court just five days after his historic US Open title triumph to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Sept. 15, while Andy Murray helped Britain edge past Switzerland. World number one Djo...

Take your pick! PBA holds Rookie Draft at Market! Market!

September 16, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER A deep pool of PBA aspirants await their fate in the much-anticipated 2023 Rookie Draft happening on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Market! Market! in Taguig City. A record of 128 hopefuls are listed in the Draft for the league’s upcomi...

Obiena vies in Oregon ahead of Asian Games

September 16, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Pole vaulter EJ Obiena is likely to show his readiness for the coming Hangzhou 19th Asian Games when he competes in the prestigious Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday, Sept. 17 (Monday in Manila). Obiena is ridi...

Azkals slip past Afghans in FIFA friendly match, 2-1

September 13, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine men’s national football team finally solved the riddle and defeated Afghanistan, 2-1, during their FIFA international friendly match on Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Frustrated in their first ...

Troy Rosario finally graduates from NU

September 13, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Blackwater Bossing forward Troy Rosario turned emotional as he finally earned his long awaited bachelor’s degree on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Rosario, 31, took five years before finally completing his Bachelor of Science degree Major in ...

Coach Yeng wants to add more size through rookie draft

September 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao is putting premium on adding size through the PBA rookie draft but would not think twice in going for the best talents if they remain available when it’s their turn to pick. The Elasto Paint...

Quiban, Salahog share lead; Fortuna makes move in Davao

September 13, 2023

DAVAO CITY – Nilo Salahog held sway in the face of fiery assaults from a band of pursuers then hit a clutch birdie to save a 68 yesterday and re-join Justin Quiban at the helm midway through the ICTSI South Pacific Classic heading to a wild finish here...

Gilas men’s and women’s training now open to public

September 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone announced that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to have a joint practice on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Cone made the announcement through his X...

Asian Games will be ‘new beginning’ for biggest-ever South Korea team

September 13, 2023

SEOUL (AFP) ˗ The Asian Games will be a “new beginning” for South Korean sport, a top official said, with badminton world number one An Se-young spearheading the country’s largest-ever team at the competition. The Games start in the C...

EJ Obiena is PH athletics best hope to end 3 decades of Asiad medal drought

September 12, 2023

Philippine athletics will be eyeing to end a three-decade medal drought in the coming Hangzhou Asian Games. National coaches Isidro Del Prado and Dario De Rosas are one in saying world no. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena is the country’s best bet to finally b...

Zamboanga nips Nueva Ecija; Batangas foils Quezon in OT

September 12, 2023

Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines courted disaster before nipping Nueva Ecija, 67-65, on Monday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Vitaliano Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City.Judel Fuentes knocked in two c...