CITY OF CANDON — Extending its streak of impressive performances, Kazakhstan delivered its biggest statement yet in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Cup. Kristina Belova and Yuliya Fomenko came through with crucial points down the stretch as Kazakhstan ended its long run of futility against Vietnam with a thrilling 18-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 15-13 victory on Friday at …
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Pasig City ripped dispirited Rizal XentroMall, 92-65, on Thursday to rev up its drive in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila. Powered by Warlo Batac, Ahron Estacio and Jerome Garcia, Pasig led for the start, pulled away at halftime, 55-30, and never wavered for its second straight win and a 7-3 record in …
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CITY OF CANDON — Chinese Taipei secured a semifinal berth in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Cup after sweeping the Philippines, 25-16, 25-14, 25-10, on Thursday at the Candon City Arena, sending the host nation to the classification round. The Taiwanese notched their fourth win in as many matches, raising their total to 12 points with one match …
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CITY OF CANDON — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio lauded Alas Pilipinas for a valiant performance so far in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Cup as it continued its push for a deep run in the tournament amid the cloud hovering over the national federation for the sport. The Philippine team bounced back from a …
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FOUR male and two female athletes earned qualification in modern pentathlon as the Team Philippines grows bigger by the week for the Nagoya-Aichi 20th Asian Games in September. Just last week, two poomsae and kyorugi athletes in taekwondo made the grade for the Asian Games with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino gaining more confidence for a better …
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CANDON City—Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio urged Alas Pilipinas to stay locked in on the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup campaign and shut out the turmoil in the national federation and set aside club loyalties. “There is a time for commercial volleyball and there is a time for the national team. Pag Alas ang pinag- uusapan, …
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Not even a first professional loss would dampen Kenneth Llover’s spirit on Saturday, June 6. Still upbeat despite the split-decision loss to Michael Angeletti in their International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator, Llover said such was part of a champion’s journey. “Sa’kin naman po, yung pagkatalo is part ng boxing yan. Kumbaga yung pagkatalo natural yan sa champion, natural na …
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Team Philippines glittered like gold and shone like silver in the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Emman Pillar bagged the gold in the Under-16 Coastal Men’s Solo while Matt Jugadora pocketed the silver in the Under-19 Coastal Men’s Solo at the Jomtien Beach in Pattay. On the final day of the competition Sunday, Team Philippines rowed even …
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CLOSE to 1,000 athletes, including some from eight foreign countries, are expected to see action in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission scheduled from June 10 to 14 at the New Clark Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. “The ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championship is more than just a premiere showcase of talent, it is a vital …
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National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening public trust in law enforcement through transparency, accountability, and meaningful reforms. Calinisan said he remains confident in the leadership of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., whom he described as a fellow advocate of positive change within the police organization. He noted …
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