Gilas Pilipinas opened its FIBA Asia Cup 2022 campaign on a wrong foot, bowing to the hot-shooting Lebanon, 95-80, at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 13. Thirdy Ravena (Photo from FIBA) A horrendous second quarter spelled doom to the Filipinos as they went ice cold from...
A woman who wowed mallgoers and netizens when she was recorded singing impromptu in an Alabang mall in Muntinlupa said she aims to join the show “Britain’s Got Talent.” On July 8, Anthony Ramos posted a video on Facebook of Josephine Aton singing Whitney Houston’s “Didn’t We Almost...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) only needs to be clear and more energetic in their information campaign regarding the new polymer bills. Senator Joel Villanueva (Senate of the Philippines) Incoming Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva issued this statement following criticisms against the...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to stop the issuance and the production of the P1,000 polymer banknotes amid mounting complaints about its practical use as a legal tender. In a related development, Pimentel also filed a resolution urging the...
At first glance one would think pageants are shallow affairs focused mainly on good looks and nothing else. But are they really just that? According to some of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas bets, it’s an unfair assumption, maintaining there is more to it than meets the eye. Candidate Anna...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has set a modest goal for the national team ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 on July 12 to 24 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chot Reyes (FIBA Photo) Reyes said they are taking the tournament as part of their preparations for the FIBA 2023 World Cup which the country...
Gilas Pilipinas couldn’t sustain the momentum from its colossal upset of top seed Mongolia in the quarterfinals, dropping consecutive games against New Zealand and China to settle for fourth place in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Sunday, July 10, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Gilas Pilipinas...
Almond Vosotros showed nerves of steel anew as Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a huge upset against top seed Mongolia, 21-20, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup Sunday, July 10, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Almond Vosotros (FIBA Images) With the Mongolians already in match point,...
Dwight Ramos has been ruled out of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022, a huge blow to Gilas Pilipinas which is still reeling from a series of misfortunes due to injuries. Dwight Ramos (Photo from FIBA) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced the setback on Sunday, July 10. Ramos, who was one of the core...
Gilas Pilipinas ran into the great wall as China stamped its class on the Filipinos, 21-11, in Pool C of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on Saturday, July 9. Almond Vosotros (Photo from FIBA) The Chinese players were just too big and too strong for the much smaller...
Graciella Lehmann couldn't be more thankful that her friend, impersonator-comedian Paolo Ballesteros, has agreed to help mentor her in the ongoing Binibining Pilipinas pageant. According to the beauty queen from Oriental Mindoro, Paolo has been showering her with great love and support relating the...
Thirdy Ravena (left) and Ray Parks (B.League photos) B.League imports Thirdy Ravena and Ray Parks are back in the fold along with TNT big man JP Erram to beef up Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 12 to 24. The trio will be reinforcing the young Gilas core...
