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Jorge De Brito prepares for longer training period after landmark AVC finish

June 11, 2024
Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge Souza De Brito remains grounded despite heightened expectations following the national team’s landmark podium finish in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. De Brito has earned a contract extension that will see him coaching the Philippines until next year’s Southeast Asian Games, after recently leading Alas Pilipinas to a historic bronze […]
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Mika De Guzman dominates, secures back-to-back PBO women’s titles

June 11, 2024
Mika De Guzman completed an undefeated run to defend her women’s singles title in the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open by fending off the challenge of Ysabel Amora, 21-11, 14-21, 21-8, on Tuesday at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City. The 2023 APACS Kazakhstan International Series champion had to regroup after losing the second set […]
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Kim Rubin, Alas Girls bounce back, nip Australia to stay in Princess Cup hunt

June 11, 2024
Coming off a huge setback against the host nation, Alas Pilipinas Girls rebounded strongly with a 25-16, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19 win over Australia. They stay in the hunt for a spot in the final of the 22nd Princess Cup SEA U18 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Filipinas continued to […]
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Gilas Boys coach Josh Reyes lauds Adamson’s silver finish, upholds ASG ethos

June 11, 2024
Despite fielding a shorthanded team, Adamson University represented the country well during the 2024 ASEAN School Games, earning silver in the basketball tournament. The Baby Falcons were chosen to represent the country in the regional meet as the core of NCAA champion Letran Squires were overaged for the tournament. ASG host Vietnam implemented an under-18 […]
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Haydee Ong, Topex Robinson, NU coaches to be feted with Coach of the Year awards

June 11, 2024
The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) will honor seven of the best coaches at the collegiate level, including mentors in volleyball and women’s basketball for the first time, during its annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel Corporation at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas on June 17. The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious […]
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