Greg Smith II drives to the basket. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rain or Shine fended off the gutsy Blackwater side to pick up its first win with a 122-117 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Elasto Painters, who were...
A shorthanded Barangay Ginebra still proved to be too much for NorthPort, running away with a 115-100 victory to keep its record unblemished in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, Feb. 10. Jamie Malonzo shines for Barangay Ginebra. (PBA Images) The Kings had to endure...
Assistant Majority Leader and Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles is one of the head-turners in the House of Representatives this 19th Congress. PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Facebook) That said, the lawyer-legislator still values her Facebook followers' opinion when...
The PBA is extending its help to Gilas Pilipinas even after the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Commissioner Willie Marcial during his visit in Gilas Pilipinas practice. (PBA Images) The Board of Governors has already approved an October opening for the league's 48th Season to allow national team head coach...
Jonathon Simmons gave outmost care for his family before he became a basketball player. And that was exactly the reason behind his decision to leave NLEX and return to the Chinese Basketball Association and sign for a more lucrative deal. Jonathon Simmons says decision to accept offer to play in...
TNT staved off a furious rally from Paul Lee and frustrated Magnolia, 93-85, to get back on the winning track in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday, Feb. 3. RR Pogoy provides timely hits for TNT. (PBA Images) It seemed like the Tropang Giga had learned their...
PBA legend Antero "Terry" Saldaña passed away on Wednesday, Feb.1, due to a lingering illness. He was 65. Terry Saldana (Photo from Terry Saldaña's Facebook) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the sad news after talking to Saldana’s former teammate Ed Cordero. The PBA is set to honor...
The heat of the MVP race between June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson could also spill to the PBA All-Star festivities in Passi City, Iloilo set March 9-12. Scottie Thompson (left) and June Mar Fajardo (PBA Images) Both the MVP frontrunners emerged as the top two players leading in the fan poll...
To be noticed by your "crush" is probably one of the most universal desires out there, and even House of Representatives members are no exception to this. Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Facebook) Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles wasn't...
Two new head coaches are set to get their feet wet in PBA action when TNT and Phoenix lock horns in the 2023 Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Coach Jamie Jarin (PBA Images) Team manager Jojo Lastimosa is making his debut as the head coach of the Tropang Giga while...
Aimed to bridge the gap between the traditional sports and the fast-growing esports community, PBA and the Dark League Studios have officially forged a historic partnership through the PBA Esports Bakbakan set to fire off in March. PBA and Dark League Studios officials along with influencers and...
A House leader wants the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to take action against what she describes as “ambulance-chasing labor lawyers“ who target maritime manning companies. PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The modus operandi of these lawyers...
