IN A celebration event to mark its 60th year in the Philippines, Milo kicks off the latest season of its beloved sports programs that aim to build champions in life. This year, Milo will continue to scale the reach and impact of its programs, particularly for the youth, so that children can learn the values of sports that are critical …
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University of Santo Tomas (UST) walloped Maryhill College Lucena, 25-10, 25-15, and completed a group sweep in the 2024 Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Championship on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Junior Golden Tigresses met little to no resistance from the Quezon Province spikers, needing only 45 minutes to score yet another easy win in the girls’ …
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By Robert Andaya Robert Bolick of NLEX emerged as the runaway leader in the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) race in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. In his first full conference since his PBA comeback late in the Commissioner’s Cup, Bolick leads all players with 49.2 statistical points. The former San Beda University standout has a league-best averages …
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Sarangani withstood Mindoro’s final assault and prevailed, 99-83, on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Wes Arena in Valenzuela City. The Marlins pulled away, 79-56, before the third quarter ended, only to see the Tamaraws charge back furiously in the last 10 minutes. Led by Art Desiderio, the Tamaraws clustered 18 points to knot …
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Melvin Jerusalem pumped life back into Philippine boxing with his Easter Sunday feat in Nagoya, Japan. While the country was observing Lent, the pride of Bukidnon went about business on enemy territory and successfully wrested the WBC minimumweight belt from Japanese holder Yudai Shigeoka on ‘Resurrection Day.’ Jerusalem, 30, knocked down Shigeoka twice en route to a split decision verdict …
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will hold three regional legs of the Indigenous People’s (IP) Games this year that will start in Luzon at the Municipality of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on April 19-20. The IP Games made a successful comeback last year in Palawan after the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, PSC eyes Bacolod City in Visayas and General Santos City in Mindanao …
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Games Saturday (Enderun Colleges)12n.n. – Lyceum vs FEU2:30 p.m. – UP vs San Sebastian Games Sunday (Enderun Colleges)12n.n. – Fatima vs Perpetual Help2:30 p.m. – Guang Ming vs Enderun The best of the best schools in the country will again test each other’s mettle as the premier pre-season tournament Pinoy Liga Collegiate Cup Season 3 kicks off with a pair …
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Fresh off representing the country in the 2024 Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup in Singapore, Kaye Pingol returns to Uratex Dream as they seek glory in the 3×3 Basketball Thailand International League 2024. The Gilas Pilipinas Women stalwart will be front and center for the Philippine club when they play at Zeer Rangsit, Thailand from April 4 to 5. Kaye Pingol …
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By Robert Andaya What do Hidilyn Diaz, Alex Eala, Sarina Bolden, Rubilen Amit, Margielyn Didal, Nesthy Petecio, Robyn Brown, Agatha Wong, Bianca Bustamante, Vanessa Sarno, Joyce Gail Reboton and Alyssa Valdez have in common? Aside from being world-class Filipino athletes who made lasting mark in their respective sports, all of them have brought countless honors to the country with their …
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Here comes the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) champion Immaculada Concepcion College Blue Hawks. Handled by school owner Marco Agana and former PBA player-turned-coach Ogie Gumatay, the Blue Hawks will participate in the Australian Chinese Basketball Association (ACBA) Easter Classic tournament scheduled March 27- April 3, in New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. The Filipinos will battle seven other teams: …
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