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 […]
Azkals score huge road win vs. Maldives in FIFA qualifiers
MANILA — The Philippine Azkals scored an all-important win in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after edging Maldives, 2-1, at the Maldives National Football Stadium in Male on Nov. 14. The Azkals came alive in the second half to turn back Maldives and momentarily take a share of second place in Group A with China, […]
Andrea Robles strikes gold in Macau archery tourney
MANILA — Andrea Robles made waves recently after winning the Macau Indoor Archery Open. The 21-year-old Robles pulled off a huge shocker against pre-tournament favorite Sarah Prieels of Belgium in the semifinals before downing Paige Pearce of the United States in the final to win the gold. Robles, who just graduated from Ateneo this year, […]
San Beda sends NCAA finals vs. Letran to sudden death
MANILA — San Beda lived to fight another day in the NCAA men’s basketball finals after beating archrival Letran, 79-76, in Game 2 of the championship series at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Friday night. Calvin Oftana scored on the eventual game-winning shot as the Red Lions bounced back from their […]
Cayetano hopeful PH tops SEA Games
MANILA — Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano expressed hope that the Philippines will top this year’s Southeast Asian Games, which the country is hosting. “Nagdadasal kami (We’re praying). We’re hoping and giving our support na mag number one ang Pilipinas (that Philippines will end up on top),” he […]
Acer to provide computers for SEAG esports
MANILA — Acer, through its Predator gaming computer line, will be providing the computers that will be used for the inaugural Southeast Asian Games esports event from Dec. 4-10 at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City. Sue Lim, general manager of Acer Philippines, announced this in an event at the Romulo Cafe […]
Anjo Caram named week’s best player in PBA
MANILA — Anjo Caram’s career game in the PBA couldn’t have come at a better time for Meralco. The wily guard came through with a career-high 30 points in the Bolts’ 103-89 win over NorthPort Batang Pier that solidified their bid to finish as the No. 1 seeded team heading to the playoffs of the […]
Demecillo to fight for IBA World featherweight title
DAVAO CITY — Marco “Singwancha” Demecillo of Iligan City will fight undefeated Ongen Saknosiwi of Indonesia for the vacant International Boxing Association World featherweight title on Nov. 17 at the Batu, Indonesia. The 29-year-old Demecillo (24W-8L-1D, 19KO) won against Mark Urvanov of Russia by a unanimous decision on July 13 at RCC Boxing Academy in […]
