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University of Santo Tomas savored its first win of the season after moving on from past controversies and undergoing major rehaul since the infamous “Sorsogon bubble” transpired in 2020.

Defense remains to be the key for Bicol Volcanoes head coach Aldin Ayo as he transitions to the pro ranks through the upcoming Chooks-To-Go Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Invitational.

MPBL Finals hero Mark Yee was included in the six-man pool of Manila Chooks TM for the FIBA 3×3 Lipik Challenger slated May 21 and 22 in Croatia.

As the year comes to a close, the Manila Bulletin looked back on the headlines that witnessed the ups and downs of one of the most challenging years, -- if not the most -- for athletes and sports aficionados.

Controversy did not escape the local sporting scene despite taking a standstill when the pandemic hit early this year.

Manila Chooks TM is marching towards Doha with the backing of the biggest Filipino sports icon.

Aldin Ayo has found his way back in the local basketball scene following a controversial end to his stint with University of Santo Tomas after being tapped to coach Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas for FIBA 3x3 tournament.

Jinino Manansala is being eyed to fill in the post of former University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo.

Confident with the result of the Sorsogon police investigation, University of Santo Tomas is endorsing an appeal to the UAAP to reconsider the indefinite ban that was slapped to former men’s basketball coach Aldin Ayo.

Former University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo hopes the report of the Sorsogon City Philippine National Police on the controversial Sorsogon bubble would boost his appeal for the UAAP to reconsider the indefinite ban imposed on him.

The office of Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero certified a police report which cleared former University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo of any legal liability following the infamous Sorsogon bubble.

Former University of Santo Tomas Tigers Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao shared their experience in the controversial Sorsogon training bubble, contradicting some statements including from their former teammates.

It looks like no window of opportunity from the NCAA will be opening for embattled collegiate coach Aldin Ayo after the UAAP had slammed the door shut on him several days ago.

Former University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo is reportedly appealing his ban from the UAAP in the wake of the Sorsogon training bubble controversy.

Rain or Shine assistant coach Chris Gavina confirmed Friday that he is applying for the coaching job at University of Santo Tomas' men’s basketball team, joining a list composed mostly of alumni.

One of these days, Rhenz Abondo said he would rach out and contact former University of Santo Tomas mentor Aldin Ayo – simply to say thanks after playing one season under the latter’s tutelage.

The UAAP Wednesday hit former University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo with an indefinite ban in the wake of the Sorsogon training bubble controversy.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will issue show cause orders to University of Santo Tomas and National University regarding their actions of conducting training during quarantine.