Sports
Bohol's Tinampay to face Mwakinyo Nov. 29
November 25, 2019, 8:06 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Orthodox Arnel Tinampay of Bohol will face Hassan "Champez" Mwakinyo of Tanzania on Nov. 29 at Uhuru Stadium, Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania.The 35-year-old Tinampay (26W-24L-1D, 12KO) previously knocked out Nelson Gulpe of Bohol in the 3rd round last Sept. 28 in Bohol.However, Tinampay… Read More
PH men’s water polo team eye SEA Games podium finish
November 25, 2019, 8:01 pm
MANILA – National men’s water polo coach Rey Galang is gunning for a podium finish as his charges take on past tormentor Indonesia at the start of the 30th SEA Games water polo competitions at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday. “Last time we placed fourth in the… Read More
SEA Games’ Subic cluster holds cauldron lighting rite
November 25, 2019, 6:28 pm
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Six days before the grand opening of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Subic Cluster formally opened the biennial meet here with the lighting of the cauldron. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman and administrator Wilma Eisma led the lighting ceremony witnessed… Read More
PH wins first game vs. Indonesia in SEA Games floorball
November 25, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA -- Unknown to most Filipinos, floorball became the early source of pride as the national women’s team tallied the first victory for the host nation with an 8-1 win over Indonesia in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday. With a resemblance to the more popular ice hockey, floorball… Read More
PFF president upbeat on strong SEA Games showing
November 25, 2019, 2:34 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta has expressed optimism over the national football teams’ campaigns in the 30th Southeast Asian Games kicking off on Monday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Araneta, who saw action in three SEA Games tournaments from… Read More
Palace assures SEA Games athletes of ‘memorable’ stay in PH
November 24, 2019, 5:30 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday assured the athletes of the 30th Southeast Asian Games that they will have a “pleasant, productive, and memorable” stay in the Philippines, this year’s host of the biennial regional multi-sport event. “We are not promising that the Games will run without a… Read More
30th SEA Games eyed to spark interest in open water swimming
November 24, 2019, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- There’s only one gold medal at stake in open water swimming in the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games. But for national team coach Betsy Medalla and swimmer Ron Jairus Villamor, winning the gold will surely go a long way in helping promote the sport among Filipinos. “I really believe… Read More
Duterte wishes athletes luck in 30th SEA Games
November 24, 2019, 2:47 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday wished the athletes luck in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games that will be hosted by the Philippines from November 30 to December 11 this year. “I wish them all the luck and my fervent prayers goes with it,” the President said in a media… Read More
Kiefer Ravena gets shot at 5th SEAG gold, headlines Gilas Men
November 24, 2019, 12:07 pm
MANILA -- Kiefer Ravena gets a golden opportunity to add another Southeast Asian Games championship to his portfolio as he was named to the Gilas Pilipinas Men team that will play in this year's SEA Games 5-on-5 basketball event. The NLEX guard, who was a late addition to the pool following the… Read More
Team PH ready for SEA Games: deputy chef de mission
November 23, 2019, 8:27 am
MANILA -- All athletes who will represent the Philippines in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are ready for the meet, Team Philippines deputy chef de mission, Stephen Fernandez, said Friday. "Sa mga atleta at coaches natin at mga nakakausap namin (Our athletes and coaches we have spoken to),… Read More
PSC chief sees PH to get top 3 in 30th SEA Games
November 22, 2019, 3:24 pm
MANILA – With the amount of government support extended to the athletes, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said on Thursday he would not be surprised if the country will get the top three finish in the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games. “I will not be… Read More
Azkals team for SEA Games revealed
November 22, 2019, 10:16 am
MANILA -- A good mix of the team that played as a guest club in the Copa Paulino Alcantara and mainstays in the seniors team make up the final lineup of the Philippine men's football team that will compete in the 30th Southeast Asian Games from Nov. 25-Dec. 10. Anthony Pinthus, who skippered for… Read More
Baguio to host CAR athletic games anew
November 21, 2019, 8:32 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio will host anew the annual Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet next year, two years after it last hosted the event. “We will host it again,” city sports coordinator Gaudencio Gonzales told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday. Baguio… Read More
30th SEA Games’ torch run final leg set Nov. 23
November 21, 2019, 4:53 pm
MANILA -- The final leg of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Torch Run will be held at the Bayanihan Park inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga on November 23. The torch, which symbolizes unity and celebrates a common message of sportsmanship, athletic superiority and artistic… Read More
Formentera loses by unanimous decision vs. Kawaura
November 21, 2019, 4:23 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Southpaw Joy Joy Formentera of Cebu lost by a unanimous decision to undefeated super flyweight Ryusei Kawaura of Japan on Wednesday at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.All the Japanese judges scored the fight 79-73.It was the 4th loss by Formentera against 11 wins, while Kawaura… Read More
Bulacan to fight Sabalde in Davao Norte Nov. 23
November 21, 2019, 4:22 pm
DAVAO CITY – Undefeated Richard Bulacan of Davao del Norte will fight Anthony "Zorro" Sabalde of Cebu on Nov. 23 at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex in Tagum City.The 20-year-old orthodox Bulacan recently TKO'd Vergel Deguma of General Santos City in the 5th round last Sept. 7 in Digos City.… Read More
PSC launches sports peace caravan in BARMM
November 21, 2019, 11:50 am
SHARIFF KABUNSUAN COMPLEX, Cotabato City -- Officials of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) launched here Tuesday the Mindanao Sports for Peace Caravan as part of the peace process to help resolve conflicts in some areas in Mindanao.“Sport is a great equalizer,” said PSC Commissioner… Read More
Ateneo completes UAAP sweep with Game 2 win over UST
November 21, 2019, 8:27 am
MANILA — The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed the most dominating season in the UAAP men's basketball tournament in the Final Four era by beating the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers -- the team that had the last sweep in 1993. The Blue Eagles claimed the 2019 UAAP championship after… Read More
Task force assures safety for 30th SEA Games in Southern Luzon
November 20, 2019, 8:10 pm
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City – The top commander of the Security Task Force (STF) in Southern Luzon for the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday assured the safety of participants during events to be held south of Manila from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. In a media interview, Police… Read More
San Miguel suspends 3 players for commotion in practice
November 20, 2019, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- San Miguel suspended three of its players for a brawl that took place during the team's practice on November 17. The management on Wednesday announced an indefinite suspension for Arwind Santos, Kelly Nabong, and Ronald Tubid for their role in the commotion.According to eyewitnesses,… Read More
