No less than Mike Eala, tennis star Alex Eala’s father, congratulated Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick “Pato” Gregorio for the successful hosting of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “What a winner event. You have gifted the nation. Continue to gift the nation with these wonderful sporting events. The inspiration it (the Philippine Women’s Open) …
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The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) is intensifying its drive against game-fixing in coordination with the GAB (Games and Amusement Board) for the MPBL Eighth Season. Due to the enormity of the task, the country’s top regional league has renewed its partnership with the Philippines’ professional sports regulatory body to purge players, coaches, officials and referees found to be involved …
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THE PBA gave the triumphant men’s baseball team in the last Southeast Asian Games a well-deserved recognition in Game 4 of the Season 50 Philippine Cup finals at the SM Mall of Arena Wednesday night. Commissioner Willie Marcial, PBA treasurer Atty. Raymond Zorrilla, team governors Robert Non of San Miguel, Jason Webb of Magnolia and Ronad Dulatre of NLEX gratefully …
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THE Asian Beach Games (ABG) are back this summer after a 10-year hiatus with host Sanya putting the same premium on sports tourism—the very same campaign that’s being advocated by both the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The games—hosted by the popular resort city situated in south China’s Hainan province—programmed 15 disciplines with a total …
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June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar extend their rivalry to the PBA All-Star game as the two emerged with the most number of fan votes to lead the South and North teams, respectively. Fajardo, the nine-time league MVP, garnered the highest votes from the fans with a total of 33,360 for the South squad, while Aguilar received 24,104 for the …
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THE gold medalists in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games lead a long list of personalities to be given out with citations in the 2025 Philippine Sportswriters Association-San Miguel Corporation Awards Night slated on Feb. 16 at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Three-gold medal winner Kayla Sanchez spearheads the Philippine team contingent that scored significant victories in a two-week stretch of December in …
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TWO of the country’ hottest sports properties get to share center stage together in next month’s Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards Night. For carrying the Philippine flag high and mighty with their sterling achievements in the world stage in the year 2025, gymnastics’ golden boy Carlos Yulo and tennis sweetheart Alex Eala are going to be recognized as the male …
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RAMON Fernandez expressed utmost gratitude in having the PBA Press Corps Finals Most Valuable Player trophy named in his honor. The league’s first four-time MVP gave his full blessing to the group of reporters regularly covering the PBA beat, who will present the trophy to the best player of the championship series, beginning with the upcoming PBA Philippine Cup Finals. …
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Displaying both skill and stamina, UAAP Season 87 Tennis MVP Kaye Ann Emana of UST outplayed varsity rival Elizabeth Abarquez of NU 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 last Wednesday night at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center to book a ticket to the qualifying draw of the Philippine Women’s Open. Mixing her shots well throughout the match, Emana reasserted her mastery over the …
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“WTA 125 Manila. We are ready!” This was the assurance given yesterday by organizers regarding preparations for the Philippine Women’s Open, the country’s first Women’s Tennis Association tournament, set from Jan. 26 to 31 at the newly-refurbished Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “We are glad with the partnership of the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Tennnis Association. The PSC is …
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