By Adrian Stewart Co Middle blocker Joan Marie Monares of Bacolod City expressed both gratitude and excitement ahead of suiting up for the University of the Philippines (UP). “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity,” the volleyball player said. “Being able to play and study [at] UP is huge for me; UP is a well-known …
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Iloilo City tchoukball tournament postponed
The 2020 National Tchoukball Championships, which were scheduled to take place at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City from April 21 to 24, have been postponed due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, of Covid-19. “The safety and well-being of all participants is our number one priority,” explained Tchoukball Association of the …
Senate bills seeks naturalization for Ceres players
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Bienvenido Marañon and striker Robert Lopez Mendy are both under consideration for naturalization after Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri filed bills earlier this month seeking to grant each player Philippine citizenship. Senate Bill 1391, which advocates for Marañon, noted, “He dreams of building a family in this country and …
UST adds Belga to coaching staff
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters center Beau Belga recently joined the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as a big man coach. The move is his first foray into coaching. “Beau has agreed to join us,” UST head coach Aldin Ayo announced. “He will be a big help.” The team currently has a number of centers …
PBA may resume in May –Commissioner
With the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup currently suspended due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus diesease, or Covid-19, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the league may resume in May. During a radio interview over the weekend, he noted, “Hindi naman kami kaagad maglalaro, bibigyan namin sila ng one or two more weeks to practice bago …
Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup
Redeemer-Summit, Choi-Brew Kettle win Redeemer-Summit Still and Sparkling and Choi-Brew Kettle both scored wins in the Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup Class A semifinals last week at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym. Redeemer-Summit ousted the top seed, NOAC-Beer na Beer Strong, with a 100-94 win; while Choi-Brew Kettle pulled off a …
UAAP considers revising format
Amid ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the UAAP is considering a revision to their tournament format. In a radio interview, UAAP executive director, Atty. Rebo Saguisag, said they will make adjustments to tournament formats as they hope to finish the 82nd UAAP Season before June 1. “The Season 82 schedule should not …
PRISAA nationals canceled
The 2020 National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Meet, which was scheduled to begin in April in Tuguegarao City, was canceled due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. In a statement over the weekend, PRISAA said the decision was made in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration regarding the virus. “As …
14 teams set to compete in PBA 3×3
The PBA announced 14 teams are set to compete in the inaugural PBA 3×3 basketball tournament. “All 12 [PBA teams] will participate in the 3×3, along with two other teams,” explained PBA Board Vice Chairman Bobby Rosales. “These teams will be divided into two groups of seven [and] there will be a total of 42 …
Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup
Summit, Cobra Berry Blast advance to semis Summit and Cobra Berry Blast advanced to the Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup Class B semifinals last week at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym. Summit pulled off a 69-65 upset victory over Sunkist while Cobra Berry Blast beat Vitamilk. Arvin Gustilo produced his …