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Gilas Women bag silver in best FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup finish

CJ Marquez — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:27:35 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas Women settled for silver after bowing to Australia, 18-9, in the finals of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup on Sunday, April 5, at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. The Philippines could not replicate the stunner it pulled off against Japan in the semifinals, falling behind early against the taller

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PBA: Trollano’s game-winning trey lifts San Miguel past Ginebra

CJ Marquez — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:51:50 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Don Trollano knocked down a clutch three-pointer to help the San Miguel Beermen pull off an 85-82 comeback win over Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, April 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Trollano sank a corner triple with 8.3 seconds left in

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Filipinas book return trip to FIFA Women’s World Cup with win over Uzbekistan

CJ Marquez — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:46:53 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Filipinas booked a spot in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup after dominating Uzbekistan, 2-0, in their 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in match held at the Robina Stadium in Australia on Thursday, March 19. Angie Beard scored in the 47th minute off an assist from Jael Guy after two

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UAAP: UST’s Poyos, Ybañez lead MVP race halfway through Season 88

CJ Marquez — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:56:29 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Angge Poyos and Josh Ybañez of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) are the frontrunners for the UAAP Season 88 Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the women’s and men’s volleyball tournament after the first round. Poyos, the Season 86 Rookie of the Year, has accumulated 156.22 statistical points through seven

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UAAP: La Salle Lady Spikers tame NU Lady Bulldogs to complete first round sweep

CJ Marquez — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:52:05 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The De La Salle University Lady Spikers completed a first round sweep after taking down the National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, March 15, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. This was the Lady Spikers’ first

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Free gas for life? Hidilyn Diaz manager addresses Phoenix lifetime fuel incentive

CJ Marquez — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:58:45 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – As the prices of oil continue to rise due to the conflict between Israel, United States, and Iran, social media users brought up the free lifetime gas offered by Phoenix Petroleum to Hidilyn Diaz following her historic win in the Tokyo Olympics back in 2021. Diaz captured the country’s first Olympic

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Spikers survive Adamson Lady Falcons scare to continue perfect run

CJ Marquez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:03:48 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The De La Salle University Lady Spikers were pushed to their limits for the first time, overcoming a pesky Adamson University Lady Falcons side with a thrilling five-set victory, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 13-25, 15-5, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday, March 11, at the Mall of Asia

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Castro, Go set for comeback as PBA Commissioner’s Cup tips off

CJ Marquez — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:27:55 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Jayson Castro and Isaac Go will be returning to hardcourt action as the PBA teams released their rosters for the Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, March 10. Castro is listed in the defending champions TNT Tropang 5G’s lineup together with Simon Enciso, Tyrus Hill, Rey Nambatac, Calvin Oftana, Glenn Khobuntin,

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Japeth Aguilar leads North past South, sets record as oldest PBA All-Star MVP

CJ Marquez — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:05:11 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Japeth Aguilar powered the North to a 147-142 victory over the South in the 2026 PBA All-Star Game on Sunday, March 8, in Candon, Ilocos Sur. In his 10th All-Star Game, the high-leaping Barangay Ginebra forward finished with 29 points highlighted by a perfect 7-of-7 in dunk attempts, which were worth

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Alex Eala advances to Round of 16 as Coco Gauff retires in Indian Wells

CJ Marquez — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:04:30 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Alex Eala advanced to the 2026 Indian Wells Open Round of 16 after Coco Gauff retired in their Round of 32 clash on Monday, March 9, in California, USA. The 20-year-old Filipino tennis ace clearly dominated the contest, winning the first set 6-2 and holding a 2-0 lead in the second

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