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As the nation tuned in on President Bongbong Marcos’ state of the nation address (SONA) on Monday, which was also declared a non-working day for government workers due to the threat of a typhoon, 17 members from the pool still showed up as Gilas Pilipinas continues its 2023 FIBA World …

For the past seven months, Creamline superstar Alyssa Valdez worked hard to recover from the knee injury she sustained in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference in December last year. Alyssa Valdez PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  Now healthy, Valdez is finally making significant contributions to the Cool Smashers and …

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes has been vocal in recent interviews that the goal heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup is to be “the top Asian team” as such scenario assures a spot in next year’s Paris Olympics. Justin Brownlee (left) PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  The Philippines is bunched …

Defending champ Creamline outlasted Cignal, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 24-26, 15-10, to bolster its finals bid in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Alyssa Valdez poured 22 points including the match-clinching attack to lead the …

Hidilyn Diaz, the lone Filipino Olympic gold medalist, has graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration major in Management at the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde. Diaz announced her graduation over her social media pages on Saturday, July 22, posting pictures of her during the …

Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan defeated Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh of Vietnam, 23-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-11, in the battle of debuting foreign guest teams in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference campaign at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Kurashiki Ablaze PVL PHOTO Tamaru Asaka got herself a Philippine debut …

At a Glance Rain or Shine has signed Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Ange Kouame as its reinforcement for the upcoming Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan next month, the team announced on Tuesday, July 18. Rain or Shine has signed Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Ange Kouame as its reinforcement for the …

AS the Philippines battles the world’s best teams at the Women’s Football World Cup in New Zealand, its counterpart in women’s softball will also open its campaign in the Women Softball World Cup in Italy late Saturday, July 22. The Philippine Blu Girls will open its bid against powerhouse Canada …

Marikina City, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, is all set for the hosting of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa as the national games for student athletes return after a four-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro said the city is ready to welcome 9,172 …

The Philippine men’s basketball team is scheduled to play the national squad of Mexico in a friendly match a few days before Gilas Pilipinas squares off with the Dominican Republic on August 25 in the opening night of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. …