Sports
4 Ilocos Norte female athletes to join nat’l team
July 23, 2019, 5:25 pm
LAOAG CITY — Four female athletes from Ilocos Norte province are qualified to join the Philippine national sports team. They are Lara Alejandra Andres, a taekwondo silver medalist during the 14th Asean championships from Laoag City, and dragon boat racers Charmaine Mae Cabugon, Carla Joy Cabugon… Read More
BCDA to pilot “self-driving” vehicles during 30th SEA Games
July 23, 2019, 5:08 pm
MANILA -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is partnering with US-based mobility company, COAST Autonomous, for the pilot testing of low speed autonomous vehicles within New Clark City at no cost to government. The autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles will be used to… Read More
Guiao expects 'better chemistry' for Gilas pool
July 23, 2019, 8:29 am
MANILA -- Coach Yeng Guiao looks forward to a more cohesive Gilas Pilipinas Men pool as it is set to a daily practice starting next week. "Ang expectation namin, magkakaroon na kami ng better chemistry," Guiao said on Monday night after the national team practice at the Meralco Gym in Pasig City.… Read More
Mindoro pummels Cebu in MPBL
July 23, 2019, 8:16 am
MANILA -- The Mindoro Tamaraws banked on a strong finish to turn back the Cebu Sharks, 94-73, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season at the Pasig Sports Center on Monday night. The Tamaraws outscored the Sharks, 74-47, in the final three quarters as they prevailed despite their… Read More
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at 40 still in tip-top shape
July 22, 2019, 11:50 pm
MANILA – The 40-year-old boxing legend, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, has proven that indeed, life begins at 40 when he beat his 30-year opponent, Keith Thurman, in a grueling 12-round bout for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on… Read More
Gilas women to open FIBA Asia Cup campaign vs. Australia
July 22, 2019, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas Women will get an early acid test right on the first game of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division A. Gilas Women will take on Australia in the curtain-raiser of Day 1 of the event at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India on September 24. The main event of… Read More
PH-Mighty Sports sweeps Jones Cup
July 22, 2019, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Mighty Sports-Go For Gold Philippines completed its dominant show in the Jones Cup Sunday by downing Taiwan-B, 81-71, to duplicate its grand sweep of the championship three years ago at the Xinzhuang Gym in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The country’s representative to the annual club… Read More
PH misses out on dribbling Guinness World Record
July 21, 2019, 8:13 pm
MANILA — The Philippines missed out on breaking the Guinness World Record for the most number of basketball dribblers converging together. While a huge contingent of about 3,800 people flocked the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay to join the world record attempt organized by Go For Gold,… Read More
Unbeaten Filipino wins via KO in Pacquiao-Thurman undercard
July 21, 2019, 5:13 pm
DAVAO CITY — Undefeated John Leo Dato knocked out Mexican Antonio Lopez in the fifth round in undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman fight at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (Philippine time). With his impressive win, the US-based Dato improved his ring record… Read More
PHISGOC denies allegation of corruption
July 21, 2019, 5:10 pm
MANILA — An official of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) has denied allegation of the corruption as it will continue to oversee the country’s preparation for the hosting of the 30th SEA Games which will be held from November 30 to December 11 this year.… Read More
Pacquiao victory over Thurman highlights PH boxer's legacy: AFP
July 21, 2019, 4:00 pm
MANILA — Boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's victory over American Keith Thurman in their match at the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas on Sunday (Philippine time) highlights the Filipino boxer's immense legacy and dedication to the sport. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines congratulates Senator… Read More
Palace hails Pacquiao’s ‘tenacity’ in stopping Thurman
July 21, 2019, 3:17 pm
MANILA — Malacañang on Sunday hailed boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao for ending American boxer Keith Thurman’s undefeated streak and claiming the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title on Sunday (July 21, Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Pacquiao… Read More
Pacquiao takes WBA super welterweight belt from Thurman
July 21, 2019, 2:26 pm
MANILA — Manny Pacquiao won the World Boxing Association super welterweight championship after beating undefeated Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (Philippine Time). A first-round knockdown made the difference as the 40-year-old Pacquiao prevailed over the 30-year-old… Read More
Mighty Sports-Go for Gold PH wins Jones Cup
July 21, 2019, 11:28 am
MANILA — Mighty Sports-Go for Gold Philippines locked in the Jones Cup title after a 97-74 rout of Chinese Taipei Blue at Xinzhuang Gym in New Taipei City, Taiwan on Saturday (July 20) night. Mighty Sports pulled away late in the second quarter to eventually pummel the host squad and clinch its… Read More
Stallion Laguna edges Mendiola on Sy winner
July 21, 2019, 11:23 am
CARMONA, Cavite — Stallion Laguna inched closer to the Philippines Football League leaderboard with a 1-0 win against Mendiola on Saturday at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center here. Abou Sy won it for Stallion Laguna as the club prevailed against a tougher… Read More
Gensan's Puton to fight Wilson in Sydney July 27
July 20, 2019, 10:12 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated Ariel "Jodda" Puton of General Santos City will fight for the first time outside the country against Lian Wilson of Australia at the Luna Park in Sydney, New South Wales, on July 27.The 25-year-old Puton (5W-0L, 4KO) retired Jeson Berwela of Camarines Sur in the 7th round… Read More
Davao's Azarcon to fight undefeated Shigeoka July 27
July 20, 2019, 10:09 pm
DAVAO CITY--Local pride Clyde Azarcon will fight undefeated Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on July 27.The 24-year old Azarcon (15W-2L-1D, 5KO) scored a unanimous decision over Ernesto Alera of Negros Occidental last June 5 in Cebu. Azacon also settled for a majority draw… Read More
Mighty Sports zaps Indonesia in Jones Cup
July 20, 2019, 9:11 am
MANILA -- Mighty Sports continued its dominance in the William Jones Cup, romping Indonesia, 94-66, in its return to play at the Xinzhuang Stadium in New Taipei City on Friday.Mighty Sports quickly opened a double-digit lead against the Indons and never looked back from there. The club is now… Read More
Guiao eyes more than twice-a-week Gilas practice
July 20, 2019, 9:04 am
MANILA -- Coach Yeng Guiao has expressed his intent to hold more practice sessions for the Gilas Pilipinas Men, saying the team’s twice-a-week practice has become too short for being together. "We're going to need more than twice a week to be able to make the players run the system by heart and… Read More
PRRD to inaugurate New Clark City sports complex in November
July 20, 2019, 1:29 am
CAPAS, Tarlac -- Officials of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Friday the world-class New Clark City sports complex will be finished in 43 days with no less than President Rodrigo R. Duterte to lead the inauguration of the hub of the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated… Read More
