Sports
PSC assures funds for athletes seeking Paris Paralympics slots
January 11, 2024, 7:15 pm Updated on January 12, 2024, 3:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has given its all-out support to athletes seeking to qualify for this year's Paris Paralympic Games. Commissioner Walter Torres said the PSC has allocated funds for qualifying tournaments for the Paralympics scheduled Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. “The PSC… Read More
Unbeaten Adamson streaks to No. 8 in UAAP girls' volleyball
January 11, 2024, 5:39 pm
MANILA – Adamson University defeated De La Salle Zobel, 25-13, 25-10, 25-10, to remain unbeaten after eight games in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 high school girls' volleyball tournament at its homecourt in Ermita, Manila on Thursday. The La Salle… Read More
Jacob Cortez bids San Beda goodbye, eyes UAAP transfer
January 11, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Jacob Cortez, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 champion San Beda University, has left the team. “With great difficulty, I have decided that my time as a Red Lion is closing, and would like to officially announce that I will not be playing for… Read More
Adamson regains form, beats UE for solo lead
January 10, 2024, 7:37 pm
MANILA – Adamson University clobbered the University of the East, 78-54, in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Wednesday. Vince Reyes finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while Mark Esperanza chipped in 17… Read More
Ex-player named Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director
January 8, 2024, 8:51 pm
MANILA – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has appointed Erika Dy as executive director, who served as deputy event director of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Dy will supervise the strategic planning of the national basketball association and lead the implementation of its programs,… Read More
Marticio siblings shine in Marikina chess tournament
January 8, 2024, 8:01 pm
MANILA – Jeremy Marticio topped the Under-20 category of the Mayor Marcy Teodoro and Congresswoman Maan Teodoro FIDE Standard Youth Chess Championships at the Marikina Community Convention Center last Sunday. After splitting the point with Gabriel John Umayan in Round 1, Marticio hurdled his… Read More
Rafael Nadal withdraws from 2024 Australian Open
January 8, 2024, 11:26 am
ANKARA –Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal confirmed on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, for a minor muscle injury. "Hi all. During my last match in Brisbane, I had a small problem on a muscle that as you know, made me worried. Once… Read More
Teen IM wins National Chess Championship, grabs Olympiad berth
January 7, 2024, 4:48 pm
MANILA – International Master Daniel Quizon stunned Grandmaster John Paul Gomez in the final round on Sunday and went on to rule the Philippine National Chess Championship at Marikina Community Convention Center. The 19-year-old from Dasmariñas City, Cavite beat Gomez in 32 moves of a King’s… Read More
Spiker Kim Kianna Dy moves to PLDT
January 7, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – PLDT has acquired former F2 Logistics star Kim Kianna Dy to boost its campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League season. Dy, one of the country's best opposite hitters, will be joining former Cargo Movers Majoy Baron and Kim Fajardo and reunite with their ex-La Salle teammate, Mika… Read More
8 Filipinos to join Chinese Taipei 9-Ball Open
January 7, 2024, 3:07 pm
MANILA – Eight Filipinos will compete in the 2nd Universal Chinese Taipei 9-Ball Open at Hulk Billiards Flagship Hall in Ximending, Wanhua District on Jan. 10 to 12. Johann Chua, James Aranas, Anton Raga, Jeffrey Ignacio, Kyle Amoroto, Marvin Asis, Jefrey Roda and Bernie Regalario, members of… Read More
PH's Zafra rules Rilton Cup chess in Sweden
January 6, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – Estonia-based Filipino Kim Zafra won the Rilton Cup chess tournament at Scandic Continental Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden on Jan. 5. Zafra earned 6.5 points from six wins and one draw in the FIDE Standard-rated event applying 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment. He place third in the 2023… Read More
Nat'l Championship: IM Quizon draws with WGM Frayna, keeps lead
January 6, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – International Master Daniel Quizon drew with Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna in the 11th round of the Philippine National Chess Championship at Marikina Community Convention Center on Friday night. The 19-year-old Quizon from Dasmariñas City, Cavite kept first place with eight… Read More
IM Quizon still on top of National Chess Championship
January 5, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – International Master Daniel Quizon fortified his hold of the top spot with a victory over National Master Jerish John Velarde in the ninth round of the Philippine National Chess Championship at Marikina Community Convention Center. Quizon from Dasmariñas City, Cavite defeated Velarde… Read More
NU's Akowe leads UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball MVP race
January 5, 2024, 5:26 pm
MANILA – National University Nazareth School center Collins Akowe is leading the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys’ basketball tournament. The 6-foot-1 Nigerian, who is in Grade 11, has accumulated 101.0 statistical points (SP), averaging 17.71 points,… Read More
LeBron, Giannis lead in first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting
January 5, 2024, 1:02 pm
ANKARA – LeBron James (Western Conference frontcourt) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Eastern Conference frontcourt) lead in first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting. The Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis follow James in the Western frontcourt. In the Eastern… Read More
Djokovic with wrist injury suffers 1st loss in Australia for 6 years
January 4, 2024, 7:34 pm
ISTANBUL – Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic suffered his first defeat of the season and first in Australia for six years in straight sets against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Struggling with a wrist injury, Djokovic lost to Alex de Minaur from Australia with the sets of 6-4 and 6-4 on Day… Read More
PH sports in 2023 ‘a major breakthrough, 2024 a tough challenge’ – POC
January 4, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino has expressed his satisfaction with the country's performances on the international stage in 2023. “From a scale of 1 to 10, I give Filipino athletes a high mark of 8.5 to 9 for 2023,” Tolentino told RP2 Sports… Read More
IM Quizon keeps solo lead in Nat’l Chess Championship
January 4, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – International Master Daniel Quizon drew with IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia to keep the lead in the Philippine National Chess Championship at Marikina Community Convention Center on Thursday. The 19-year-old Quizon now has 6.5 points after eight rounds in the tournament presented by Marikina… Read More
Philippine Athletics gets another Foton van
January 3, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The new year ushers in big cheers for Philippine Athletics as Foton, one of its corporate partners and key supporter, formalized its donation of a Foton Traveller van in a simple turnover ceremony at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City. The Foton Traveller van will be the official… Read More
Obiena's success inspires young, aspiring athletes
January 3, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – World's No. 2 pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is busy preparing for the Paris Olympics, the world's biggest sports event scheduled from July 26 to Aug. 11 this year. The first Filipino to qualify for the Summer Games continues to bring pride to the country as a MILO ambassador,… Read More
