The University of the Philippines (UP) will now have another motivation to pursue more championships in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), particularly in the field of basketball, following the construction of a new Varsity Training Center. media In a statement, the...
The National University Lady Bulldogs By NIKOLE JAVIER National University is set to kick off its title defense later this month following a 16-0 feat last season. The Lady Bulldogs will face the Ateneo Blue Eagles when Season 85 begins on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena in...
Pido Jarencio (MB File Photo) By NIKOLE JAVIER Pido Jarencio has been named as University of Santo Tomas head coach, The Varsitarian broke the news on Friday, Feb. 3. The former UST standout, who debuted his coaching career with his alma mater and steered the team to its last championship...
Former Northport head coach (MB File Photo) By NIKOLE JAVIER Pido Jarencio is set to return as University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball head coach, sources confirmed to Manila Bulletin . This came following Bal David’s resignation as head tactician of the team after only one...
Bal David resigns as head coach of the UST Growling Tigers. By NIKOLE JAVIER Bal David has resigned from his post as University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball head coach, the school confirmed on Thursday night, Jan. 26. The 50-year-old mentor’s coaching stint came two months prior...
By NIKOLE JAVIER It looks like Carl Tamayo has successfully dished out one more assist to University of the Philippines before leaving the team. Left: Mason Amos and Francis Lopez. (UAAP Media), Lopez confirms transfer to UP. (Juanito Gregorio) Francis Lopez has decided to transfer from...
Topex Robinson has been named as the new head coach of the De La Salle men’s basketball team, the school announced Thursday, Jan. 19. Topex Robinson will fill in the shoes of Derrick Pumaren as new head coach of the De La Salle men's basketball team. “De La Salle University is pleased to...
The Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU) will go on a “University Holiday” on Jan. 23 to celebrate the many achievements of the university and its students. (Courtesy of Ateneo) “I am declaring Monday, 23 January 2023 as a University Holiday,” said President Roberto C. Yap SJ in a memorandum...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Ronnie Magsanoc will be taking over the post as the new UAAP men's basketball commissioner following Dickie Bachmann’s recent appointment as the Philippine Sports Commission chairman. The 56-year-old former UAAP champion will oversee the men's basketball tournament...
Jerom Lastimosa of Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Jerom Lastimosa will return to Adamson for his final year, the school announced on Tuesday, Jan 3. The 5-foot-10 combo guard is eyeing to win a UAAP title for the last time in his collegiate career. "King Falcon Jerom Lastimosa...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Veteran coach Tab Baldwin eyes new talents to bolster the Ateneo lineup in 2023. The four-time UAAP champion tactician has sent off his three graduating players in Finals MVP Ange Kouame, Mythical Five member Dave Ildefonso...
Derrick Pumaren during the rubber match between La Salle and Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Derrick Pumaren may no longer be calling the shot for the La Salle Green Archers as head coach. The 65-year-old tactician is yet to be informed of La Salle’s decision not to renew his...
