Leeana Bade, daughter of former pro basketball player Chris Bade, will represent the Philippines in Muay Thai in the The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama later this year. Bade qualified as a wildcard in the women’s 63.5kg category, according to the Muaythai Association of the Philippines. Bade is 6-0 in her amateur Muay Thai career and currently holds three amateur …
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Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes announced the PBA players who are included in the training pool for the Philippine men’s basketball team for the coming Southeast Asian Games. Selected to the pool are six-time Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer, Poy Erram and Kib Montalbo of TNT, Japeth Aguilar of Ginebra, Isaac Go of Terrafirma, Troy …
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The country will field defending doubles champion Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon, as well as junior sensation Alex Eala, in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam this May. National team coach Chris Cuarto revealed the roster that also includes veterans Ruben Gonzales and Treat Huey, Eric Olivarez, Khim Iglupas, Marian Capadocia and Jenaila Rose Prulla. “It’s a …
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Jimuel Pacquiao, eldest son of Manny Pacquiao, will see action in a three-round amateur bout at The House of Boxing today in San Diego, California. Sean Gibbons, who runs the Pacquiao-owned MP Promotions, said Jimuel’s opponent will be Andres “The Thorn” Rosales of Rain Cross Boxing Academy of Riverside, California. Fighting out of Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club of …
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The Philippine National Volleyball Federation will bring world-class play in in June when the country hosts the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League’s men and women pool matches at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Week 2 of the top-level women’s preliminary round of the top level Volleyball World action will be played from June 14 to 19. After a day’s break, Week …
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Manila Water Philippine Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manila Water Company, Inc. takes 100 percent ownership of Davao Del Norte Water Infrastructure Company, Inc. (Davao Water) after the acquisition of all shares of iWater Inc. Prior to the purchase, the Manila Water firm held 51% while iWater held 49 percent equity interest in Davao Water. The acquisition is in …
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Spruce up your wardrobe this summer in a fun and unique way! Learn Shoes & Bag Acrylic Painting at Sunshine Place on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 9:00 am-12:00 noon. The Wearable Art workshop will be conducted by Beth Robles of Playcrafts Ph. She will guide participants through painting their own shoes and bags. The results are truly stunning and …
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Ernest John “EJ” Obiena was not on the list of athletes that the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) intends to send to the 31st Southeast Asian Games to be held in Vietnam in May. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said it is one gold medal lost for Team Philippines. “I can only shake my …
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That’s how progressive and instinctive actor Joel Saracho described the enthusiasm and commitment of actress Rita Avila on her political views and moves. “Wala talaga siyang bayad. Accommondation lang at food. Tapos, ‘yon, sinusundo lang sila at inihahatid ng sasakyan (She’s not paid. It’s only accommodation and food. Then, they are fetched and sent home by a vehicle),” expounded Joel when asked if the presence …
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Pre-race favorite Rain Man and rider Jeff Zarate dug deep into their bag of tricks to just get past longshot Sir William in the P1.2-million 2022 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes held recently at the Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar, Batangas. As the gates opened, a battle for the lead ensued between longshots Dr. Rap and Sir William which went …
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