Vic Manuel (PBA Images) After making a trade request the other day to his mother team Alaska Aces, PBA veteran forward Vic Manuel has a “short list” of teams as his preferred destination for the coming season. Danny Espiritu, a veteran agent who represents Manuel, said that the eight-year...
Screenshots from Scottie Thompson and Scottea's Instagram account Ginebra stalwart Scottie Thompson is not only a talented basketball player but also a busy businessman. Aside from operating his own barbershop called "Thompson's Sports Hair Shop," the 27-year-old Ginebra guard is also running a...
Say goodbye to morning hangovers If you're like most Filipinos, among the items included in your ever breakable resolution list is to quit your vices. That includes gambling, smoking cigarettes, and most especially, drinking alcoholic beverages. It is hard to let go of booze, notably on...
Photos from Scottie Thompson's Instagram account @scot_thompson6 One of the few recreational activities that trended during the quarantine period last year was taking care of your plant buddies. In short, becoming a "plantita" or "plantito" became more engaging and a serious hobby. And...
Barangay Ginebra forward Japeth Aguilar (PBA Images) Japeth Aguilar is not only an exceptional dunker, he is also a good drummer. The athletic Barangay Ginebra forward showed off his skills on the percussion instrument as displayed in his wife Cassandra Naidas' Instagram story on Tuesday. ...
Photo from Ginebra Never Say Die Facebook page Former Ateneo and PBA player Emilio “Nonoy” Chuatico passed away in the United States at the age of 55 due to cancer. Chuatico was best remembered for his part in the Blue Eagles’ two first UAAP championships in the late-1980s before playing for...
San Miguel Corporation Sports Director Alfrancis Chua said he is meeting Barangay Ginebra San Miguel center Greg Slaughter in hopes to discuss the latter’s contract situation with the Kings after missing the team’s campaign in the previous season. Chua said Saturday he is hoping to settle...
The sporting world is just one of the victims that had to be put on hold for the sake of safety against the coronavirus pandemic. The efforts of doctors, scientists, frontliners and global leaders served as glimmer of hope. Eventually, people were able to adapt to the "new normal" despite the...
Greg Slaughter (MB File Photo) Greg Slaughter apologized to the Barangay Ginebra management for "any misunderstanding" caused by his decision to take a sabbatical while also expressing his wish to make a comeback. Through an Instagram story on Tuesday, Slaughter made the apology to San Miguel...
Traffic around Metro Manila may be greatly eased with the opening of Skyway Stage 3, the elevated expressway that connects the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Skyway to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). San Miguel Corporation (SMC), concessionaire of the Skyway Stage 3 project, announced that it...
The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings celebrate their championship with the Jun Bernardino Perpetual Trophy at the AUF Arena last Dec. 9. (PBA Images) The road to the crowning of the PBA Philippine Cup champion looked more of a journey than a destination as the pro league endured rough roads in order to...
Greg Slaughter could possibly return to the Gin Kings lineup in the next season. (PBA Images) The possibility of a Greg Slaughter return to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel next season has raised some concerns whether that will impede the progress of Prince Caperal. For assistant coach Richard del...