Rain or Shine players Norbert Torres (left) and Anton Asistio Rain or Shine inked two more players to contract extensions on Wednesday, Nov. 24 even as it awaits the arrival of import Henry Walker for the season-ending PBA Governors’ Cup. Norbert Torres and rookie Anton Asistio were each given...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine management will allow James Yap to focus on his bid to win one of the available seats in San Juan City council in the May 2022 elections. Team governor Mamerto Mondragon said Thursday, Nov. 4 that the Elasto Painters gave their full blessing for the two-time PBA Most...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine secured one of its top players to a long-term contract Wednesday, Nov. 3 after Rey Nambatac agreed on a three-year extension with his PBA ballclub. Nambatac’s agent Edgar Mangahas confirmed the signing which was done after a meeting with Rain or Shine governor Mamerto...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza As an admirer of political scientist Clarita Carlos – and even if I were not – I agree with her sagacious opinion: Groom the young ones and see them shine! If Prof Carlos was talking about political candidates, I would guess she had in mind, without naming names,...
Photo from PBA Magnolia Pambansang Manok booked its first semifinal appearance in two years after finishing off Rain or Shine, 96-86, in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Calvin Abueva showed why he is...
Photo from PBA Magnolia Pambansang Manok and San Miguel Beer go for the sweep of their respective best-of-three series Thursday, Sept. 30 in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. The Hotshots look to finish off the Rain or Shine...
Photo from PBA Magnolia Pambansang Manok moved on the doorstep of its first semifinal appearance in more than two years after an 81-70 win over Rain or Shine in the opener of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-three quarterfinals Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in...
Photo from PBA Greg Slaughter blocked Gabe Norwood’s game-tying three in the final seconds to secure NorthPort’s 91-88 overtime victory over Rain or Shine on Saturday, Sept. 19 in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Anticipating a give-and-go...
Photo from PBA Rookie Santi Santillan has shown some promise of what he can become in the PBA following his performances in Rain or Shine’s upset wins over Magnolia Pambansang Manok and San Miguel Beer. The versatile big man proved why against the Beermen when he fired all of his 21 points in the...
Photo from PBA Rey Nambatac scored a difficult shot with 2.1 seconds left to give Rain or Shine a stunning 95-93 win over San Miguel Beer yesterday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Nambatac’s off-balanced one-hander against Marcio...
Photos from PBA Rain or Shine coach Chris Gavina lauded rookies Santi Santillan, Anton Asistio and Andrei Caracut for the way they have performed during the team’s last two games in the PBA Philippine Cup. Gavina said after the Elasto Painters snapped their two-game losing streak with a 75-72 win...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine overcame a bruising battle with Magnolia to claim a 75-72 victory that ended a two-game skid in the PBA Philippine Cup Friday, Sept. 10 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Crucial baskets by rookie Santi Santillan, Beau Belga and Norbert...