Morris Garages to provide cars for SEA Games athletes, officials
MANILA — Morris Garages (MG) on Tuesday formally sealed an agreement with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) to become the primary transportation means for the upcoming SEA Games. Representatives from MG and Phisgoc signed the memorandum of agreement on Tuesday at Enderun College in Taguig City that effectively makes MG the meet’s […]
Demecillo loses vacant IBA World featherweight title fight
DAVAO CITY — Marco “Singwancha” Demecillo of Iligan City lost in title bid by a unanimous decision for the vacant International Boxing Association World featherweight title against undefeated Ongen Saknosiwi of Indonesia on November 17 in Batu, Indonesia. It was the 9th setback suffered by Demecillo against 24 wins and one draw, while Saknosiwi posted […]
Formentera to fight Kawaura in Japan
DAVAO CITY — Southpaw Joy Joy Formentera of Cebu will face undefeated Ryusei Kawaura of Japan on Nov. 20 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 25-year-old Formentera recently knocked down Prince Andrew Laurio of Masbate in the first round on July 6 in Liloan to win the vacant Visayas Professional Boxing Association super […]
Letran ends San Beda’s dream run in sour note, wins NCAA title
MANILA — Letran gave another reminder that it’s not about how you start strong but to end strong. The Knights completely spoiled the San Beda Red Lions’ dream run in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament after clinching the championship with an 81-79 win in the final game of the best-of-three finals at the Mall of […]
NU Pep Squad stays as UAAP cheerdance champ
MANILA — The NU Pep Squad retained the UAAP Cheerdance Competition championship — their sixth crown — after another near-flawless routine on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The NU Pep Squad, which paid tribute to the Philippines in their routine — dominated almost all the statistical points and finished […]
PFL commish elated by success of SEAG football test event
BIÑAN, Laguna — Philippines Football League commissioner Coco Torre could not help but be happy to see the Copa Paulino Alcantara final between Ceres Negros and Kaya Iloilo as a resounding success. “I’m very happy with the very good turnout,” Torre said after the match at the Biñan Football Stadium. The match was pitted as […]
Skateboarding venue for SEA Games almost complete
MANILA — The 30th Southeast Asian Games skateboarding competition venue in Tagaytay is now 99.5 percent ready. Skateboarding and Roller Sport Association of the Philippines (SRSAPI) president Monty Mendigoria said the national skateboarding team has already been practicing at the Tagaytay street and park courses since last week. Margie Didal and Kiko Francisco along with […]
TV5 to broadcast SEA Games basketball, esports events
MANILA — TV5 will be among the main Philippine broadcasters for the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games from Nov. 30-Dec. 11 in various locations in Luzon. The broadcasting giant formally announced its participation in bringing the games to national television in a press conference at Hotel Raffles Makati Ballroom on Monday. TV5 president Jane Basas […]
Ayo says UST coaching staff to blame for Game 1 meltdown
MANILA — Aldin Ayo said he and the rest of the University of Santo Tomas coaching staff are to blame after the team could not sustain its magical UAAP men’s basketball playoff run and fell to Ateneo de Manila University, 77-91, in Game 1 of the finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. […]
3 Team Lakay, wushu sanda world champ in PH kickboxing team
BAGUIO CITY – Three Team Lakay, members including former world wushu sanda champion Jean Claude Saclag, will compose the first-ever National Kickboxing Team that is expected to sweep the gold in the 30th edition of the South East Asian Games (SEAG) this December. Saclag shifted to kickboxing earlier this year as the 2014 World Cup […]
