Photo from PBA The PBA is eyeing the possibility of staging another championship showdown between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco at the Philippine Arena in the event the Governors’ Cup Finals goes to a deciding seventh game. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said during a pre-finals press...
Players and the coaching staff of Barangay Ginebra and Meralco pose for a group photo on Monday, April 4 at Novotel, Manila. (Mark Balmores) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is bracing for another daunting task against Meralco when they meet for the fourth time in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals which...
Mayor Francis Zamora said playing basketball has shaped him into what he is today, especially in serving the residents of San Juan City. During the Manila Bulletin (MB) Hot Seat forum on Thursday, March 31, Zamora, a former basketball player, was asked about the things he has learned as a sportsman...
Incumbent San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora bared on Thursday, March 31, the status of his relationship with the Ejercitos and Estradas as he ended their almost 50-year rule in the city in 2019. At the Manila Bulletin (MB) Hot Seat forum, Zamora was asked about his relationship with the two...
Photo from PBA Barangay Ginebra San Miguel stars Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee appeared to have cleared the final hurdle in their bid to win the two individual awards that will be handed out in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Thompson is poised to take home the biggest individual award at this...
San Beda remained spotless in three games after holding off a pesky Jose Rizal University side, 67-53, in the NCAA Season 97 senior men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, April 3. Damie Cuntapay (left) (File Photo from GMA NCAA) The Red Lions made the adjustments in the second half as they...
Photo from PBA Barangay Ginebra San Miguel anticipates the return of Japeth Aguilar when it takes on Meralco in a best-of-seven series for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. Coach Tim Cone, however, gave no timetable as to when Aguilar, who is dealing with an injured left calf, will suit up during the...
Photo from PBA The fourth championship showdown between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup will see either ending up completing a trifecta of playoff victories against teams from their corporate rival. Aside from looking to continue its mastery over Meralco, Ginebra...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There’s an amusing story in the episode of the adulterous woman of today’s gospel. When Jesus said in defence of the woman against her accusers: "He who has no sin among you let him cast the first stone," there was a cold silence. The silence was broken when a...
Photo from PBA Meralco coach Norman Black believes his team has the capabilities to finally beat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in their fourth encounter for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. Black and the Bolts arranged another title showdown with the Gin Kings following their semifinal series triumph...
The final chapter of another PBA season will revert back to the habit of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco fighting it out for the Governors’ Cup championship. Photo from PBA It will be the fourth time in the last six years that the two teams from corporate rivals San Miguel Corporation and...
Photo from NCAA Rommel Calahat and JM Calma delivered the big baskets down the stretch as San Sebastian frustrated University of Perpetual Help, 63-58, to notch its first win in the NCAA Season 97 Senior Men’s basketball tournament on Friday, April 1 at the La Salle Greenhills Gym. Calahat and...
