Sports
Gilas final 12 vs. Chinese Taipei bared
June 28, 2018, 4:05 pm
MANILA -- On the eve of its FIBA World Cup Qualifiers showdown against Chinese Taipei, Coach Chot Reyes announced the Gilas team that will play against the Taiwanese side. In a meeting over lunch on Thursday, Reyes named Jayson Castro, Terrence Romeo, Jio Jalalon, Matthew Wright, RR Pogoy, Calvin… Read More
Stallion Laguna coach says PFL needs to improve officiating
June 28, 2018, 1:40 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Stallion Laguna head coach Ernest Nierras has underscored the need to improve the quality of referees in the Philippines Football League (PFL). “The federation has to do something about improving our officials. You cannot change the call of the whistle, but if they make mistakes… Read More
Iloilo stays unbeaten at home, romps Marikina behind Mendy hat trick
June 28, 2018, 9:56 am
MANILA -- Kaya Iloilo downed JPV Marikina, 4-2, in the first game of the Philippines Football League doubleheader at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City on Wednesday night. Iloilo took advantage of a lethargic start by Marikina that even saw the latter giving up an own goal two minutes in as… Read More
Porteria brace lifts Negros past Laguna
June 28, 2018, 8:54 am
MANILA -- OJ Porteria scored a brace to lead Ceres Negros to a 2-0 win against Stallion Laguna in the front end of a two-game series at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday night. Porteria opened the scoring for the host squad after drilling in a 34th minute penalty… Read More
Tenorio earns Player of the Week award
June 27, 2018, 7:46 pm
MANILA -- LA Tenorio showed why he is the "Gin-eral". Tenorio put up impressive statistics this past week, which was enough for him to be named the Cignal-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week on Wednesday. Tenorio had a double-double of 16 points and 10 assists to lead the Barangay's offense in a… Read More
PRFU launches training for potential rugby coaches in NegOcc
June 27, 2018, 4:55 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) has launched the “Get into Rugby Training and Education” in Negros Occidental to train potential teachers and coaches from June to July this year. Anne Marice Sajorne, PRFU regional development officer, said in a press briefing on… Read More
Cebu-based team brings home gold in Int'l Para Dragon Boat Races
June 27, 2018, 10:12 am
MANILA – Cebu-based Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. (PADS) Dragonboat Team brought home the gold, winning first place two years in a row at the International Para Dragonboat Championships. The team collected a total of 14 points in the two-legs of the 400m standard boat… Read More
Volcanoes win ARC Division 1 title after sweeping Singapore
June 27, 2018, 9:51 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Volcanoes secured their first Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 title in six years after sweeping Singapore in its two-game series. Just like the first game, the Volcanoes banked on a second half blitz to blast Singapore, 38-12, at the Southern Plains on Tuesday. The… Read More
Blackwater to represent PH in Macau basketball tourney
June 27, 2018, 9:40 am
MANILA -- Blackwater Elite will be the Philippines' representative to the Summer Super 8 tournament. In a statement by Asia League, the organizer of the event, on Tuesday night, the Elite are among the seven teams named as participants of the tourney slated for July 17-22 in Macau. Blackwater,… Read More
Ceres Negros, Stallion Laguna to meet in 2 matches at Panaad
June 26, 2018, 10:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Ceres Negros will face Stallion Laguna in the Philippines Football League (PFL) back-to-back matches this Wednesday and Sunday at the Panaad Stadium here. Currently number four in the standings, Stallion will try to subdue the reigning champion after Ceres lost to JPV Marikina,… Read More
2 NegOcc softball teams off to Asia-Pacific tilt in Singapore
June 26, 2018, 12:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Two teams from Negros Occidental will play for the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific (Aspac) Softball Championships on June 29 to July 2 in Singapore. Team consultant Antonio Oquindo said the teams will fly to the host country on Wednesday to start their campaign to qualify for this… Read More
Dandan resigns as Columbian Dyip coach
June 26, 2018, 8:45 am
MANILA -- Ricky Dandan tendered his resignation as head coach of Columbian Dyip. In a copy of the resignation letter posted on social media Monday night by the PBA's official broadcaster ESPN 5, Dandan said that he "arrived at this decision after much thought and deliberation." The concurrent UP… Read More
Magnolia changes import again, brings in PBA vet Chism
June 26, 2018, 8:43 am
MANILA -- Looking to salvage its playoff hopes, Magnolia Hotshots went for another import change. The Hotshots brought in Wayne Chism to replace Justin Jackson as their PBA Commissioner's Cup import. Chism is already a familiar name as he played for Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters and NLEX Road… Read More
ROS books top seed in quarters
June 25, 2018, 4:19 pm
MANILA -- Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters needed overtime before shutting down Meralco Bolts, 106-99, in their PBA Commissioner's Cup showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Sunday night. The Elasto Painters survived a slow second half as the Bolts could not complete the comeback, and… Read More
Eustaquio takes One flyweight belt from Moraes
June 24, 2018, 3:32 pm
MANILA -- A new Filipino Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champ was crowned early Sunday.Geje Eustaquio is now the official One flyweight champion after beating Adriano Moraes in the main event of One: Pinnacle of Power at the Studio City Event Center in Macau.In a back-and-forth battle that ended in a… Read More
Behind second half turnaround, PH Volcanoes defeat Singapore
June 24, 2018, 3:02 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Volcanoes drew first blood against Singapore in the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 series with a 32-24 win at the Southern Plains Rugby Field in Calamba, Laguna on Saturday.The Volcanoes turned the tides in the second half to gain a head start in their two-game… Read More
JPV Marikina blanks Ceres Negros in 2-0 win
June 24, 2018, 10:20 am
BACOLOD CITY -- Ceres Negros succumbed to JPV Marikina, 0-2 in the second of their Philippines Football League (PFL) back-to-back matches at the Panaad Stadium here Saturday night. Former Ceres-La Salle striker J Baguioro scored the opening goal in the 59th while Kennedy Uzoka sealed the win for… Read More
Ceres Negros seeks repeat win vs. visiting JPV Marikina
June 23, 2018, 2:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Ceres Negros will meet anew visiting JPV Marikina on Saturday night after a 4-1 domination in their previous encounter at the Panaad Stadium here three nights ago. “We hope to continue our wins. We’re again playing against JPV Marikina this Saturday and we hope that we can show… Read More
TNT turns back Meralco as Rosario drops 30
June 23, 2018, 9:13 am
MANILA -- Troy Rosario netted 30 points, and TNT took a 91-85 win over Meralco in a crucial PBA Commissioner's Cup match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. However, it was a team effort in the fourth that did the trick for the KaTropa, as Rosario's teammates led the… Read More
Pringle drops 50 to lead GlobalPort past Columbian
June 22, 2018, 11:32 pm
MANILA -- Stanley Pringle picked a rainy Friday night as the most opportune time to put up his own storm. Pringle became the first local in 14 years to drop a 50-point game to lead GlobalPort to a 133-115 rout of Columbian at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Behind the explosive guard,… Read More
