Sports
PH muay thai bags 2nd gold at 2023 World Combat Games
October 29, 2023, 12:16 pm
MANILA – Rhichien Yosorez and Kylie Mallari ruled the mixed Mai Muay event to give the Philippines another gold medal in the 2023 World Combat Games at the King Saud University Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night (Friday morning in Manila). Yosorez and Mallari tallied 9.20 points to… Read More
PH bag 5 more chess golds for best 9th spot in Asian Para Games
October 29, 2023, 8:26 am
HANGZHOU –The Philippine para chessers struck a gold mine Saturday, capturing five out of a possible six in the rapid event to cap the country’s campaign on a victorious note for an all-time high of ninth in the overall medal standings on the last day of the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games here.… Read More
Long jumper Ubas wins in Cel Logistics weekly relay series finals
October 28, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Southeast Asian (SEA) Games long jump champion Janry Ubas lived up to expectations and claimed victory in the 2023 Cel Logistics, Inc. Weekly Relay Series Finals at the Philsports track and field stadium in Pasig City on Saturday. The 29-year-old jumper registered 7.75 meters to prevail… Read More
Army kickboxers pocket 4 gold medals in ROTC Games
October 27, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – Philippine Army bagged four gold medals in the Reserves Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Games National Championships kickboxing competition held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Friday. Betty May Churping from the University of Baguio defeated Philippine Air Force bet Camille Joy… Read More
Talampas leads Arellano to 74-72 win over San Beda
October 27, 2023, 6:34 pm
MANILA – Arellano University relied on Jade Talampas to pull off a stunning 74-72 victory over San Beda University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men's basketball tournament held at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Friday. The 6-foot-2 Talampas played… Read More
Chess standout Bacojo hoping to get IM title
October 27, 2023, 3:48 pm
MANILA – The quest for an International Master (IM) title continues for Mark Jay "MJ" Daños Bacojo as he gets ready for the 3rd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Open scheduled from Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City. Currently a FIDE Master, the 17-year-old… Read More
Ju-jitsu fighter Napolis wins PH's first gold in World Combat Games
October 26, 2023, 6:46 pm Updated on October 26, 2023, 7:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippines claimed its first gold medal in the 2023 World Combat Games following the triumph of ju-jitsu fighter Kaila Jenna Napolis at the King Saud University Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). "It's my first time to qualify in such an event. It… Read More
Chessers cop 3 golds, boost PH to 12th spot in 4th Asian Para Games
October 26, 2023, 6:25 pm
HANGZHOU – Bannered by the solid play of Menandro Redor, the national para chess players finished with three gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in the standard event to boost the Philippines to 12th overall in the standings midway through the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games here Thursday. In… Read More
Gomez wants to increase PSC’s capital outlay for 2024
October 26, 2023, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez is pushing for an increase in the Philippine Sports Commission's (PSC) budget for 2024 to support Filipino athletes, enhance grassroots sports programs, and improve facilities. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing, Gomez said the PSC reported… Read More
Reigning champs Denver Nuggets win season opener over LA Lakers
October 25, 2023, 9:07 pm
ISTANBUL – Defending champion Denver Nuggets won the season opener with a 119 -107 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The Nuggets led the first quarter 34-20, but the Lakers fought in the second period, scoring 34 points at the Ball Arena. Denver had a 63-54 lead before the break… Read More
Perpetual beats Letran anew, boosts semis campaign
October 25, 2023, 9:06 pm
MANILA – University of Perpetual Help downed Letran, 73-61, and boost its semifinal campaign in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men's basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Wednesday. Marcus Nitura had 17 points, seven rebounds, four steals… Read More
PH chess team gearing for strong finish in 4th Asian Para Games
October 25, 2023, 6:32 pm
HANGZHOU – Filipino para chessers paced three divisions in both individual and team standings Wednesday, inching closer to delivering the country another potential golden windfall in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games chess tournament at the Hangzhou Qi-Yuan Chess Hall here. International Chess… Read More
UAAP: La Salle routs UST for 5th win; Lady Tams ends 4-game slump
October 25, 2023, 5:17 pm
MANILA – Kevin Quiambao came up with another brilliant performance as De La Salle University overpowered the University Santo Tomas, 100-69, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 men's basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The MVP… Read More
Letran conquers Santa Rosa City in Spikers' Turf Invitational
October 25, 2023, 5:11 pm
MANILA – Vince Virrey Himzon scored 15 points, 12 on attacks, to lift the Saints and Lattes-Letran pulled off a 25-21, 25-18, 25-16 victory over Santa Rosa in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday. Himzon, the NCAA Season 98 Rookie of the Year, also… Read More
Fil-Dutch athlete eyes medal in PH Asian Masters Athletics tourney
October 25, 2023, 4:26 pm
MANILA – Fresh from winning gold in the 87th Sloterplasloop road race in Amsterdam on Oct. 7, Netherlands-based Filipina marathoner Rachel de Weerd said she will do her best to win a medal for the Team Philippines in the 22nd Asian Masters Athletics Championships from Nov. 8 to 12 in New Clark… Read More
Veteran swimmer Gawilan cops 1st PH gold in Asian Para Games
October 24, 2023, 11:01 pm Updated on October 25, 2023, 1:10 am
HANGZHOU – Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan achieved the coveted golden breakthrough for Team Philippines Tuesday night, retaining the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 crown in runaway fashion at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming championships here. Relegated to the bronze medal in… Read More
Mangliwan bags 1st PH silver in 4th Asian Para Games
October 24, 2023, 9:10 pm
HANGZHOU – Running a brilliant tactical race, Jerrold Mangliwan surged past South Korea’s Jeon Jeongdae in the last 30 meters in snatching the silver medal in the men’s 100-meter T52 finals of the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games trackfest at the Huanglong Sports Stadium oval here Tuesday.… Read More
Lyceum ends 3-game slide, stops Jose Rizal U in overtime
October 24, 2023, 7:36 pm
MANILA – Lyceum banked on Vince Cunanan and Enoch Valdez to beat Jose Rizal University (JRU) in overtime, 99-96, during the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men's basketball at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday. Cunanan and Valdez delivered 11 of the… Read More
La Salle's Quiambao leads UAAP MVP race
October 24, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA – La Salle's Kevin Quiambao and Ateneo's Kacey dela Rosa are leading the MVP race in men’s and women’s basketball, respectively, after the first round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 tournament. Quiambao garnered 118 points, 67 rebounds, 36… Read More
PH bags 2 silvers, 4 bronzes in World Combat Games
October 24, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippines kicked off its campaign at the 2023 World Combat Games (WCG) on a high note on Monday, winning two silver and four bronze medals at the King Saud University Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Agatha Wong and Clemente Tabugara Jr. delivered the silver medals, while teammates… Read More
