Brandon Bates was definitely one of the biggest revelations for Meralco in its semis victory over bitter rival Ginebra, especially how he held his ground against the premier big men of the opposing team in Christian Standhardinger and Japeth Aguilar. The 6-foot-8 rookie stepped up big and had a...
A team that is craving for glory won’t be easily satisfied by just clinching its breakthrough PBA Philippine Cup Finals appearance. After also achieving plenty of firsts for the franchise – a first Game 7 win and a first best-of-seven series victory, Meralco might as well...
Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson offered no excuses in their stinging 78-69 Game 7 loss to Meralco that allowed the Bolts to secure their first ever finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thompson tipped his hat to their rivals, admitting that the Bolts were simply the better...
Sisi Rondina was glad to have given herself a proper shot to play in international indoor competition. Sisi Rondina (PNVF/AVC) The 27-year-old outside hitter made her indoors debut with Alas Pilipinas in the recently concluded 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. There, the high-flyer...
Bong Quinto has been around for the Meralco Bolts and has seen all the past heartbreaks. Meralco's Bong Quinto (PBA Images) Now in his sixth year, the former Letran standout wants none of that as he hopes to help the Bolts write a sweeter ending this time around as they face their long-time...
PARIS (AP) — Yannick Noah, the 1983 French Open champion, will become captain of Team Europe in the Laver Cup in 2025, taking over for Bjorn Borg. Former French tennis player Yannick Noah (AP) The event announced Noah’s position Wednesday, May 29. Last week, Andre Agassi was named captain of...
Alas Pilipinas’ Jia De Guzman and Angel Canino's brilliance in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup earned them individual awards at the conclusion of the tournament on Wednesday, May 29. De Guzman and Canino were named Best Setter and Best Opposite Spiker, respectively, during the awarding ceremony at the...
Alas Pilipinas made quick work of Australia, 25-23, 25-15, 25-7, to bag the bronze medal and cap its historic run in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup on Wednesday, May 29, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. After suffering a sorry knockout semifinal exit against Kazakhstan the day prior, the Philippines was...
Last-minute addition Arah Panique stayed patient and made her minutes matter in Alas Pilipinas’ historic semifinal appearance in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. Arah Panique (NVF) The 19-year-old opposite spiker from National University may have been the youngest in the roster,...
Jorge de Brito has expressed his strong desire to stay with Alas Pilipinas beyond his initial contract expiration. Jorge de Brito (PNVF) Looks like the Brazilian coach has more than proven his worth to the country’s volleyball program as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)...
Alas Pilipinas guns for a podium finish in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup with a battle for third match against Australia on Wednesday, May 29, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Carrying a clean record and heading all the way to the semifinals against Kazakhstan, the Philippines couldn’t get its...
After a historic run, Alas Pilipinas fell short of reaching the Finals of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup against Kazakhstan, 23-25, 21-25, 14-25, in their semifinal battle on Tuesday night, May 28, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Alas Pilipinas (PVL Images) The Filipinas put up a good fight before...
