Familiarity on foes isn't exactly a huge advantage for Gilas Pilipinas in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Head coach Chot Reyes’ worries didn’t disappear as the Philippines was bracketed with Italy, Dominican Republic and Angola following the World Cup draw on Saturday night, April...
Gilas Pilipinas is opening its bid for redemption against Malaysia in a duel that will also serve as curtain raiser to the highly anticipated 5-on-5 men’s basketball event in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on May 9. *Justin Brownlee (left) and Janine Pontejos (FIBA photo/PSC pool...
The same old problem continued to hamper Gilas Pilipinas' preparation for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games as its pool of players suddenly shrunk with roughly two weeks left before the regional meet in May. *From left to right: Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo, June Mar Fajardo, Mikey Williams and...
Justin Brownlee is not the type to sulk in one corner after a loss – not even after absorbing his first taste of defeat in the finals after six successful runs. *Justin Brownlee shifts his focus in reinforcing Gilas Pilipinas for the Southeast Asian Games (Noel Pabalate)* The Ginebra resident...
Gilas Pilipinas gunner RR Pogoy ruled himself out of the national team campaign in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia as he is set to undergo surgery to repair a fracture on his pinky finger. *RR Pogoy ruled himself out the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia due to a fractured finger...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has challenged the 10 outstanding young men of 2022 to keep excelling in their respective fields and to collectively be an inspiration to others. Speaking at the awarding of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2022 on Thursday, March 30, Bersamin urged the...
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) announced on Sunday, Feb. 5, the members of the national men’s pool from which the national team to the Cambodia 32nd Southeast Games in May will be culled out. The pool buckled down to Day 1 of practice at the University of Santo Tomas...
Filipino-Australian Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata clinched the men’s doubles title of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday, Jan. 28 -- a feat Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said should make Filipinos proud. Rinky Hijikata, left, of Australia and compatriot...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Dante Alinsunurin will no longer be calling the shots for the Philippine men’s volleyball team, he confirmed during the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) press conference on Saturday, Jan. 28. Dante Alinsunurin (PVL Photo) The champion coach has been informed about the...
If you think that a woman should not lose out on a job just because she could potentially get pregnant, then this bill is for you. (Unsplash) The House of Representatives recently passed on second reading House Bill (HB) No.4479, or the proposed Act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination...
KAMPO HENERAL PACIANO RIZAL, Sta. Cruz, Laguna – Eight persons posing as media practitioners to extort money from a funfair owner were arrested in Calamba City, this province, Monday, July 18. Police Col. Cecilio R. Ison Jr., Laguna police provincial director, identified the suspects as Anne...
Gilas Pilipinas is looking at a few players to boost the national team which has been plagued with injuries since the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas stand-in coach Nenad Vucinic (FIBA photo) The Filipinos played without naturalized big man Ange Kouame in a lopsided loss...
