Senator Sonny Angara said he is willing to spearhead the filing of bills that would pursue the naturalization of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) imports Justin Brownlee and Cameron Oliver in order to improve Gilas Pilipinas’ standing in the world hoops stage. TNT Commissioner's Cup import...
The prolonged pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in Asia and the Pacific by at least two years, saying the region will likely find it harder than before to escape poverty, a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed. According to ADB’s Key Indicators for Asia and the...
Mason Amos flexed his might and dropped 28 points to lift Gilas U18 past Chinese Taipei, 84-73, en route to the national team's third straight win in the FIBA U18 Asian Championships at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran Tuesday, Aug. 23. Mason Amos (FIBA) Just like in their recent game...
The Philippine Sports Commission proposed a total budget of over P546 million to the Department of Budget and Management for five of the nine major sporting events that national athletes would participate next year. The bulk of the proposed budget, amounting to P250 million, will be allotted for...
Mason Amos and Jared Bahay formed a formidable tandem as Gilas U18 routed Qatar, 77-61, to secure their second win in the FIBA U18 Asian Championships at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran Monday, Aug. 22. Mason Amos tries to get past the defense of Mohammed Hashim Z Abbasher of Qatar during...
Some member countries that participate in the Southeast Asian Games are contesting the inclusion of dozens of events when first-time host Cambodia lays down a 49-sport program with a record number of 632 events in the biennial meet slated next year. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson and 7-foot-3 center Kai Sotto banner the 13-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas that will travel with the team when it leaves for Lebanon early Tuesday, Aug. 23, for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. NBA star Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto will be joined by...
Containerized cargo growth in its Manila and Batangas ports boosted Asian Terminal Inc. (ATI)'s net income by one percent to P1.14 billion on revenues of P6.1 billion, up 11.7 percent, in the first half of 2022 versus the same period last year. Revenues from South Harbor international containerized...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) joined the celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Aug. 10 at the Bulwagang Apolinario Manibi in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office in Pasay City. National Anti-Poverty Commission...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team faces an acid test in the group stage after being grouped with formidable foes in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship set from Aug. 21 to 28 at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. Gilas boys head coach Josh Reyes looks to repeat his team's fourth place finish in the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would focus its support to the Philippines on climate action, climate smart transport and communication, and investing in Filipinos’ welfare for the next six-year, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Finance Secretary...
Ateneo commit Kyle Gamber joins a slew of La Salle High School standouts in the boys team while streaky shooter Kristan Yumul banners the girls team anew in their respective FIBA Under-18 Asian Championships. Kristan Yumul (left) and Kyle Gamber Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director...
