Games & Gaming

The Pasig City King Pirates have always been one of the best teams in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) since 2021. Winning a third straight PCAP championship is not a surprise anymore, especially to the team’s No. 1 supporter, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. Now,  Sotto hopes the success of the Pasig Pirates will continue all year …

By Robert Andaya The future of Philippine  volleyball is here. Sixteen teams, led by NU-Nazareth School, will see action in the inaugural Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL)  starting May 7 at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. The event is being organized by the Athletic Events and Sports Management, Inc., (ACES)  in cooperation with the popular pizza …

By Robert Andaya The least privileged athletes are from public schools. So we should focus on public schools through a grassroots sports development program.”  With these words, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through Commissioner Edward Hayco, hopes to discover more young and talented athletes who can someday represent the country in the Olympics and other major international competitions.  Hayco, who …

National master Ivan Travis Cu of San Juan added another feather to his cap by topping the National Capital Region Palarong Panrehiyon 2023 secondary boys chess tournament held at the Pinaglabanan Elementary School in San Juan last April 24-27.  Cu, who is best remembered for winning the individual bronze medal in the Asian Youth chess championship held last Oct.13-22 in …

The final stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will now be played at the Mall of Asia Arena. This was announced by FIBA, moving the games of the final phase that were earlier scheduled for the Philippine Arena. “The priority that led to this decision is the experience of our fans. This is in service of the Filipino …

ASIA’S first GM Eugene Torre  makes another rare appearance when holds simultaneous exhibition chess matches with select students of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Mayon Ave., Quezon City on May 22. Torre will join ERJHS Alumni Sports Hall of Fame awardee IM Angelo Young in the special simultaneous exhibition matches organized by the ERJHS Alumni Sports Club in cooperation …

The Philippine Star sports editor Nelson Beltran has been elected as new president of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA). Beltran, from Valenzuela City, who’s been a sportswriter for over three decades, succeeded Tempo sports editor Rey Lachica as head of the country’s oldest media organization. The PSA election of officers was held during its general assembly Tuesday at the conference …

By Robert Andaya Japan emerged as champions of the BPI AIA Asia 7s. Takaharu Nakagawa scored the winning goal in the last minute of regulation time as Japan defeated India, 3-2, in the final held at McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig. Nakagawa had earlier scored Japan’s first goal just before halftime, but Johnson D’Silva of India equalized at the start …

By Robert Andaya Rain or Shine is not taking the latest antics of veteran center Beau Belga lightly. Belga was fined 15 days worth of salary by his PBA team following a thorough investigation by the Elasto Painters management, In a statement, Rain or Shine said Belga played in several unsanctioned exhibition games held in Cebu, Davao and Laguna. “Rain …

By Robert Andaya Another much-awaited e-sports event awaits fans as the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 11 playoffs get underway on May 4-7. Venue of the MLBB playoffs is the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, with more than 2,000 fans expected to watch the best teams in the country as they compete for top …