Sports
PH eyes men's doubles gold in sepak takraw in SEA Games
August 20, 2017, 8:04 pm
KUALA LUMPUR -- All eyes will be on Rheyjey Ortouste and Jason Huerte when they compete in the men's doubles event in sepak takraw on Monday at the Indoor Stadium in Titiwangsa, which is located in the northern part of Malaysia's capital city. The two are the reigning world champions, winning the… Read More
3 Filipino boxers win, advance to the next round
August 20, 2017, 7:41 pm
KUALA LUMPUR -- Three Filipino boxers on Sunday defeated their respective foes in separate categories to advance into the next round in the ongoing 29th Southeast Asian Games here. Bantamweight Mario Fernandez highlighted the Filipino boxers’ three victories of the day by knocking out Maung Nge… Read More
Undefeated Pinoy boxer in Vegas bout
August 20, 2017, 7:36 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated Filipino boxer Harmonito “Hammer” Dela Torre of Sanman Boxing Gym will challenge fellow unbeaten American Saul “Kid Dinamita” Rodriguez on August 22 at the Sams Town Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This was announced by Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude “JC”… Read More
PH netters kick off campaign in SEA Games
August 20, 2017, 7:33 pm
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Philippine tennis squad kicks off its campaign in the 29th Southeast Asian Games on Monday at the National Tennis Centre Sports Complex in Jalan Duta. Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon will compete in the men's singles at noon. The two are also competing in the… Read More
Thai challenger confident of victory
August 20, 2017, 2:49 am
DAVAO CITY — Thai challenger Jakkrawut Majoogoen is confident of dethroning defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) Youth super flyweight champion Jade Bornea in their championship fight on September 9 at the Polomolok Gym in Polomolok, South Cotabato. “Jade Bornea is just new to pro… Read More
Marathoner Mary Joy Tabal bags 1st gold for PH in 2017 SEA Games
August 19, 2017, 5:03 pm
A GOLD FOR PH. Marathoner Mary Joy Tabal gives the Philippines its first gold medal in the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday (Aug. 19, 2017). (Photo courtesy of PCOO) KUALA LUMPUR -- Even though she was unable to represent the country for the regional biennial tournament, Mary… Read More
PH to host 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019
August 17, 2017, 3:02 pm
LET’S BUCKLE UP FOR WORK. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano (left), chairman of the 2019 SEA Games Organizing Committee, discusses key points with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco (right) together with chairman William "Butch" Ramirez of the… Read More
Gilas blasted out by South Korea in FIBA Asia Quarterfinals
August 17, 2017, 7:27 am
MANILA -- Gilas once again hit the Korean roadblock. South Korea banked on a hot shooting streak and a huge defensive stand in the third quarter to eliminate Gilas, 118-86, at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex in Beirut early Thursday (Philippine time). The Koreans began pummeling the… Read More
Tabuena takes 2-shot lead in Aboitiz Invitational
August 16, 2017, 8:51 pm
CARMONA, Cavite – Miguel Tabuena on Wednesday sizzled with 64 to take a two stroke lead halfway through the Aboitiz Invitational 2017 at the Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite. Tabuena scored a two-day aggregate of 15-under 129 going into the final 36 holes of the USD100,000 championship… Read More
IOC official to Filipino athletes: Strive to do your best
August 16, 2017, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) Representative to the Philippines, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, rallied Philippine national athletes participating in the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) to do their best and carry the values of Olympism -- respect, friendship and excellence. “I’m… Read More
PH netters target 2 golds in SEA Games
August 16, 2017, 12:47 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine tennis delegation hopes to win at least two gold medals in the 29th Southeast Asian Games which will be held from August 19 to 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two years ago in Singapore, Filipino-Americans Treat Huey and Denise Dy ruled the mixed doubles event -- the… Read More
High-level training abroad boosts Tabal's confidence in SEA Games
August 16, 2017, 10:49 am
Filipino ace marathoner Mary Joy Tabal | Photo by Primo Agatep MANILA -- Filipino ace marathoner Mary Joy Reyes Tabal's confidence in competing at the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is boosted by her training abroad side-by-side world-class runners and sustained… Read More
Que, Bowen share lead in Aboitiz Invitational
August 15, 2017, 9:53 pm
MANILA -- Filipino shot maker Angelo Que played a solid round for an 8-under 64 in the morning play then watched American James collapsed at the finish to gain a share of the lead after Tuesday’s first round of the Aboitiz Invitational 2017 at the Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite. Que gunned… Read More
FESSAP officials meet Universiade-bound athletes
August 15, 2017, 3:55 pm
MANILA -- Sportsman and philantrophist, Alvin Tan Lian, has lifted the spirit of the Filipino athletes joining the 29th edition of the Summer Universiade that will be held in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei on August 19-30. Tan Lian, who chairs the Federation of School Sports Association of the… Read More
Filipino muay fighters confident of winning gold in SEA Games
August 15, 2017, 1:12 pm
Pearl Managuelod of MAP MANILA -- Filipino muay players have the heart of a warrior. Pearl Managuelod, secretary-general of Muay Association of the Philippines told Philippine News Agency that local muay players are confident to win gold in the 29th Southeast Asian Games to be held in Kuala… Read More
POC awaits Malacanang nod for PH hosting of 2019 SEAG
August 14, 2017, 8:53 pm
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president, Jose "Peping" Cojuangco MANILA -- Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco on Monday expressed optimism that the Philippines will host the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Cojuangco said POC is banking on Philippine Sports… Read More
PBA: New-look ROS downs sluggish Kia
August 13, 2017, 8:20 pm
MANILA, Aug. 13 -- A retooled Rain Or Shine team showed up at the Mall of Asia Arena and turned back Kia, 94-86, in the PBA Governors' Cup on Sunday night. The Elasto Painters started the game blazing, taking an early 8-2 lead. The Picanto, however, went on an 11-0 run to go up, 13-8, later… Read More
PH football, netball teams start campaign in SEAG
August 13, 2017, 5:54 pm
MANILA, Aug. 13 -- Aiming for a decent finish, Filipino teams in football and netball plunge to action starting on Monday (August 14) in the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Based on the general schedule of games provided by host Malaysia football and netball games will start… Read More
Filipino ace golfers brace for tough challenge in PGT Asian Tour
August 13, 2017, 5:25 pm
MANILA, Aug. 13 -- Current Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit (OOM) leader Tony Lascuña, No. 2 Clyde Mondilla, 2015 OOM winner Miguel Tabuena and Japan PGA Tour campaigner Angelo Que banner the Philippine campaign in the PGT Asia Tour, the region’s newest pro golf circuit, which tees off… Read More
Ubas hopes to win long jump gold in 2017 SEA Games
August 13, 2017, 5:12 pm
MANILA, Aug. 13 -- Janry Ubas of Cagayan de Oro hopes to win the gold medal in the men's long jump event of the 29th Southeast Asian Games which will be held from August 19 to 30 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It will be the second SEA Games for Ubas, who won the bronze medal in decathlon two years… Read More
