Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino was given longer minutes this time but Japan ended up falling short against Australia, 80-64, Sunday. Feb. 27 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Okinawa Arena. Aquino played almost 12 minutes and registered one point and three rebounds while committing a...
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino played almost four minutes in his international debut as Japan defeated Taiwan, 76-71, in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Arena. The son of PBA legend Marlou Aquino produced two points off a pair of foul shots and...
Matthew Aquino Matthew Aquino could see action for the first time as a member of the Japanese national team after being named to the 12-man lineup for its game against Taiwan on Saturday, Feb. 26, The Japanese Basketball Association listed the 6-foot-9 Aquino as eligible to play for the 11:05 a.m....
For Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc, the mere presence of former senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte in his province Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16 says a lot about the tandem. Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media) Manotoc is the...
“Sing 2,” the much-awaited sequel to the animated musical film, will be in Philippine cinemas starting on Feb. 23. Voiced by Matthew McConaughey along with Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Pharrell Williams and Bono, “Sing 2”...
Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams (right) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against Jaquiski Tartt and K'Waun Williams of the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (AFP) The Los Angeles Rams booked a second Super Bowl...
Photo from PBA Matthew Wright and the import-less Phoenix Super LPG couldn’t have out of their slump at a perfect time than on Christmas day in front of a sizeable crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. And the Fuel Masters couldn’t have caught a bigger fish than erstwhile unbeaten NLEX following...
Dwight Ramos (B.League photo) Matthew Aquino saw little action in the Shinshu Brave Warriors’ 78-69 victory over Sea Horse Mikawa to reach the quarterfinals of the All-Japan Basketball Championship Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Wing Arena in Nagano. Aquino, who didn’t see action for Japan in the...
Five Filipino students graduated with the highest honors at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which held its 29th Congregation on Nov. 26 and conferred 2,552 bachelor’s degrees, 2,506 master’s degrees and 308 doctoral degrees. They are Clyde Wesley Ang, Sedrick Scott...
Sean Anthony (left) and Matthew Wright Sean Anthony couldn’t wait to team up with fellow Fil-Canadian Matthew Wright after being traded to Phoenix Super LPG almost two weeks ago. The hardworking forward, who was traded from NorthPort in exchange for Vic Manuel, said the possibilities are endless...
Filipino-Japanese forward Matthew Aquino was named in Japan’s national team pool for the first window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, the B.League announced on Monday, Nov. 15. Matthew Aquino (right) was named to Japan's national team pool. (Photo from B.League) The former National University...
Photo from B.League Matthew Aquino didn’t get a chance to face Thirdy Ravena on the court but saw the Shinshu Brave Warriors produce a 92-79 win over the San-En Neophoenix in a rare B.League midweek clash Wednesday, Nov. 10. Aquino sat from the sidelines as the Brave Warriors prevailed over the...