MEETING OF THE MINDS Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, speaks in a closed-door meeting with WORLDCHEFS' presidents The Philippines hosted this year’s WORLDCHEFS Asian Presidents Forum (WAPF), welcoming delegates and presidents from 16 member societies, two associate member...
The Philippines is pinning its hopes on three tennis players with wide international experience to lead the country’s medal drive in the sport at the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China late this month. Alex Eala hopes to make an impact in the 19th Asian Games in China. (File Photo/Alex Eala...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone announced that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to have a joint practice on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Gilas Pilipinas men's team during its practice at the PhilSports Arena (Reynald Magallon)...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone expects Terrence Romeo to make a big impact in his return to national team duty for the upcoming Asian Games. Terrence Romeo is expected to make a big impact in his Gilas return. (Reynald Magallon) The multi-titled mentor doesn’t see any problem...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone was pretty much satisfied with the team that he had formed for the 19th Asian Games set later this month in Hangzhou, China. Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone is keeping his fingers crossed on the inclusion of Abueva and Perkins (Reynald...
Expect a different Calvin Abueva donning the Gilas Pilipinas uniform should he get the clearance to play for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China late this month. Calvin Abueva during Gilas Pilipinas training (Reynald Magallon/MB) Abueva is as excited as every Gilas fan to return to national...
The PBA has already reached out to the Korean Basketball League to get clearance for high-flying wingman Rhenz Abando who is being eyed to bolster the Gilas Pillipinas lineup for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone intends to...
Ten medalists including Olympic weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz are returning to the Asian Games when its 19 th edition fires off on Sept. 23 in Hangzhou, China. Hidilyn Diaz guns for a second Asian Games gold medal in the 19th edition in Hangzhou, China. (File Photo/AFP) The 32-year-old Diaz,...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- China launched the torch relay for its Covid-delayed Asian Games on Friday, Sept. 8, with thousands of people lining the streets of the host city Hangzhou. Archaeologist Xu Tianjing (L) and writer Mai Jia (R) exchange the flame during the Asian Games torch relay in Hangzhou, in...
Trying to make up for the huge chunk of talent Gilas Pilipinas will be missing out from its World Cup squad, national team interim coach Tim Cone wants to get all the best available talent from the PBA to compose the final roster for the Asian Games. Gilas Pilipinas interim coach Tim Cone...
The cooperation between the two biggest basketball powers in the country – the MVP Group and the San Miguel Corporation – has been extended to the Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in the Asian Games. PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas (second to right) says MVP, SMC groups are enablers of the...
Newly appointed Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone shared that he actually reached out to his predecessor Chot Reyes and got the blessing when he took on the job for the upcoming Asian Games. Former Gilas head coach Chot Reyes (left) and newly appointed interim coach Tim Cone. (Noel...
