Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has urged Filipinos and Chinese alike to “seek cooperation instead of confrontation” as both nations marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Speaking at the lighting ceremony of the historic Jones Bridge in Manila — a symbolic event...
President Marcos led the ceremonial lighting of the historic Jones Bridge on Saturday, June 7, marking the revitalization of Binondo and 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. In his speech during the lighting ceremony, the President said the event symbolized Manila...
The Jones Bridge in Binondo, Manila, is set to light up with a weekly lights and sounds show starting on Saturday, June 7, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). This initiative is part of the ongoing revitalization of the Pasig River under the “Pasig...
Strong Group-Pilipinas overcame a feisty Chinese Taipei-Blue in overtime, 83-79, to capture the 43rd William Jones Cup title on Sunday night, July 21, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Strong Group wins the 43rd William Jones Cup (SGA) It was the first title for the PH...
Strong Group Athletics-Philippines trounced Chinese Taipei-White, 96-70, to move on the cusp of winning the 43rd William Jones Cup title on Saturday night, July 20, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. RJ Abarrientos (SGA) Former NBA player Chris McCullough unloaded 25 points and...
Undermanned Strong Group-Pilipinas flexed its might against Japan’s under-22 team, 92-79, to move two wins away from the championship title in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Friday, July 19, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Filipino-American DJ Fenner (SGA)...
Strong Group-Pilipinas turned back defending champion Future Sports USA, 112-90, to stay unbeaten in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Thursday, July 18, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Strong Group-Pilipinas import Chris McCullough (SGA) The Philippines is now...
Free agent Rhenz Abando and newly-drafted Ginebra player RJ Abarrientos steered Strong Group-Pilipinas to its fourth straight victory with an 89-54 drubbing of Harimau Malaysia in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Wednesday night, July 17, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. ...
Chris McCullough and Jordan Heading joined hands to turn back Ukraine, 82-74, as Strong Group-Pilipinas stayed unbeaten in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Monday, July 15, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. In a tournament where the best-performing team is set to take home...
Chris McCullough turned in another team-high performance to steer Strong Group-Pilipinas past Australia’s BSBL Guardian in convincing style, 91-69, for its second win in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Sunday, July 14, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Chris...
Strong Group-Pilipinas picked up a dominant opening game win against United Arab Emirates, 104-79, in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Saturday, July 13, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Caelan Tiongson (SGA) Following a woeful campaign last year, the...
Gilas Pilipinas Women bowed to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, and settled for fourth place in the final day of the women’s competition of the 43rd William Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Wednesday, July 10. Naomi Panganiban shines for Gilas. (FIBA) Despite the efforts of...
