Gilas Pilipinas is perhaps lacking in height and team chemistry but the nationals vowed to put up a better fight against the fancied New Zealand team when they dispute the second seed in Group D in the FIBA Asia Cup on Sunday, July 17 at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gilas Pilipinas...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes easily became the most hated man in Philippine basketball after the national team’s disappointing finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Game where the country’s three-decade reign ended at the hands of Indonesia. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes (FIBA...
Gilas Pilipinas may have absorbed a stinging 90-85 defeat at the hands of Lebanon in its opening assignment in the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 but coach Chot Reyes said it was still a good learning experience for the young crew, especially for their big men. Gilas' Carl Tamayo tries to defend Lebanon's...
Gilas Pilipinas opened its FIBA Asia Cup 2022 campaign on a wrong foot, bowing to the hot-shooting Lebanon, 95-80, at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 13. Thirdy Ravena (Photo from FIBA) A horrendous second quarter spelled doom to the Filipinos as they went ice cold from...
AirAsia Philippines will have a total of 24 operating aircraft in its fleet by end of 2022 to cater to surging travel demand, according to CEO Ricky Isla. The budget carrier also intends to procure bigger, more efficient and environment-friendly aircraft. At present, AirAsia Philippines operates 10...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. recognizes Filipinos' top urgent concerns on inflation, wages, and poverty, saying he has "anticipated (these) as potential problem(s)." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said on...
(PULSE ASIA) A Pulse Asia survey has found that Filipinos are most concerned about controlling the inflation, followed by other economic-related concerns, such as increasing wages and reducing poverty. In the Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted from June 24 to 27 with 1,200 respondents, 57 percent of...
Walt Disney Asia Pacific and HYBE Corp. signed an agreement for a global collaboration to stream content including two exclusive series featuring K-pop superstars BTS. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with HYBE to showcase their original content created with powerful artist IP on our global...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has set a modest goal for the national team ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 on July 12 to 24 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chot Reyes (FIBA Photo) Reyes said they are taking the tournament as part of their preparations for the FIBA 2023 World Cup which the country...
Gilas Pilipinas couldn’t sustain the momentum from its colossal upset of top seed Mongolia in the quarterfinals, dropping consecutive games against New Zealand and China to settle for fourth place in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Sunday, July 10, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Gilas Pilipinas...
Almond Vosotros showed nerves of steel anew as Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a huge upset against top seed Mongolia, 21-20, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup Sunday, July 10, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Almond Vosotros (FIBA Images) With the Mongolians already in match point,...
The “2022 Pinoy K-pop Star: Hail the Icons” finals will be held on July 16 with 10 participants in the vocal and performance categories. To be held in-person at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, the “2022 Pinoy K-pop Star: Hail the Icons,” to be hosted by Kring Kim, will have five contestants...
