EJ Obiena, left, and Ukrainian coach Vitaly Petrov Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino questioned Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) regarding the exclusion of Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena from the national team pool. Tolentino said that Obiena,...
Photo from FIBA FIBA deferred from taking immediate action on South Korea’s pullout from this week’s Group A window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum due to COVID-19 concerns. The world governing body confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 23 the South Koreans'...
Photo from Arniel Ferrera John Albert Mantua secured a slot in the Philippine team bound to the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam after surpassing the SEAG standard in men’s shot put during the MILO-PATAFA Performance Trials Wednesday at the Baguio Athletic Bowl. Mantua heaved a...
Coach Chot Reyes (FIBA) Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes said the withdrawal of archrival South Korea from this week’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers window is no excuse for the team not to stay ready for any situation. While admitting that South Korea’s pullout due to a number of COVID-19...
Photo from FIBA The upcoming Group A window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers has been reduced to a three-team field after South Korea decided to pull out of this week’s games due to COVID-19. A report by South Korean website Jumpball bared that the Korean Basketball Association decided to...
Photo from Marc Pingris It appears that coach Chot Reyes has his lineup in mind after 13 players entered the bubble ahead of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers which starts this week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort star Robert Bolick and TNT players Poy Erram, Kelly Williams, Gab Banal...
Carlo Biado (Photo from Matchroom Pool) Billiards icon Efren “Bata” Reyes and reigning US Open Pool champion Carlo Biado headline the Philippine billiards and snooker team competing in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May. The Billiards Sports Confederation of the Philippines...
The Philippines is seeking the early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea that would be inclusive and not put any nation at a disadvantage, Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. said. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) In his intervention during the...
Photo from World Archery Philippines Husband-and-wife tandem Paul and Rachelle Dela Cruz banner the composition of the national archery team that will compete in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May. The Dela Cruz pair is expected to defend their title in the mixed team compound...
Jolina Magdangal and daughter Vika (Instagram) Don't look now but Vika, daughter of Kapamilya star Jolina Magdangal, is a proud owner of a pet cockroach named "Ipi." Jolina shared photos of her daughter and her pet cockroach on Instagram after she made a pink dress for "Ipi" recently. "Anak!!!! Pag...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas is glad to have been given the green light to include Robert Bolick to its pool for the upcoming window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Team manager Butch Antonio confirmed that the NorthPort Batang Pier and the PBA...
IM Daniel Quizon The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) will hold a qualifying tournament on Thursday as part of their selection process for the national team that will compete in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. The four-day meet will be held at the PACE building...
