It seemed like Converge had not fully gotten over its stunning loss to Terrafirma four months ago, and it remained the main driving force for the team in its 105-103 win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. Facing up against the similar upset-minded Dyip early in the conference, the FiberXers...
Justin Baltazar stepped up on the defensive end as Converge escaped Terrafirma, 105-103, to go 2-0 in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, July 15. The lanky forward rose and blocked what could have been a game-tying layup from Aljon Mariano with 26 seconds...
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday enforced the six-month preventive suspension against Mayor Arcadio “Najie” Gapangada here. The Ombudsman suspended Gapangada for administrative charges of grave abuse of authority, grave misconduct,...
RJ Abarrientos, Troy Rosario, Justine Baltazar and Mike Phillips are named to the Gilas Pilipinas final roster for the pair of road games in the third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement on Thursday, June 18, with Justin...
With the growing population of P-pop groups in the Philippines, some fandom wars cannot be avoided; it may be a simple hate comment or a comparison between their favorite group. Despite their success in both the local and international scenes, P-pop group SB19 still finds itself involved in fandom...
Rising star Justine Jazareno made heads turn after capturing the Best Libero plum in the 5th SEA V.League Leg 2 that concluded over the weekend in Vietnam. The 25-year-old Jazareno, a former De La Salle Lady Spiker, displayed versatility on the floor to help Alas Pilipinas cop its fourth...
After skipping two PBA Rookie Drafts where he was already deemed eligible, Justine Baltazar said he finally feels ripe to make the big jump to the pro league. Justine Baltazar (PBA Images) The versatile 6-foot-7 forward said he felt more confident this time as compared to two years ago, when he...
Local big man Justine Baltazar is looking forward to play with former NBA big men and learn from them in his second stint with Strong Group ahead of the 33rd Dubai International Championship. The MPBL MVP is back in the roster as the Philippine-based team seeks to eclipse its previous...
Strong Group has tapped the services of MPBL Most Valuable Player Justine Baltazar for the upcoming 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates. Justine Baltazar (Strong Group Athletics) With a solid lineup that includes former NBA star Dwight Howard, ex-Gilas...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban following his no-show last week. The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders and arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration...
Justin Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Justine Baltazar’s new direction on his basketball career might have fallen through once more. The 25-year-old power forward, whose Strong Group are coming off a quarterfinal loss at the hands of Al Riyadi in their Dubai tilt on Friday, Feb. 3,...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER It didn’t take long for Justine Baltazar to find a new home in Seoul Samsung Thunders. The 25-year-old forward will now be taking his act to the Korean Basketball League for the 2022-2023 season, according to multiple reports. ...
