By Adrian Stewart Co The 2019 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference is set to kick off next weekend, June 15, at San Juan Arena. The Petron Blaze Spikers will be looking to defend their title; however, Blaze Spikers head coach Ceseal delos Santos acknowledged it will be a difficult task. “I think it’s possible for us …
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Aaron Jeruta joins the Iloilo United Royals
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo basketball player Aaron Jeruta recently announced he would be joining the newest Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) team, the Iloilo United Royals. His experience is expected to boost the youthful Iloilo roster. “I need to bring all the experience I gained last season from San Juan Knights—championship and playoffs experience,” …
PBA suspends Abueva indefinitely, fined P70,000
By Adrian Stewart Co Following a series of transgressions by Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters forward Calvin Abueva, the PBA Commissioner’s Office recently penalized the player with an indefinite suspension and a P70,000 fine. In a statement released last Tuesday, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the punishment seeks to “instill discipline and maintain professionalism in the …
Bacolod Inter-School Alumni Basketball League
USLS-Akasya beats SJI-MassKara By Adrian Stewart Co The University of St. La Salle-Akasya captured their first win in the Bacolod Inter-School Alumni Basketball League following their recent 98-88 victory over St. John’s Institute-Masskara Chicken (SJI-MassKara) at the SJI gym. Nikos and Paolo Cuenca led the win, scoring a combined 30 points; Mark Celestial added 12; …
Bacolod City, Capiz teams win Cebu boat race
By Adrian Stewart Co Teams from the Western Visayas won at the recent Pioneer National Bangkarera, which took place at the Saint Francis Ocean Park in Naga City, Cebu. The Bacolodnons won the 7-horsepower category, while Team Nino of Capiz won the paddle boat division. The event, held in cooperation with the Angat sa Dagat …
Sinulog fills the Dinagyang vacuum in NYC parade
“I tell you, if you’re in the front row of the parade and you stop walking, pretty soon you’re back in the tuba section. And if you want to lead the parade you’ve got to keep moving.” –Dr. Phil McGraw Cebu City’s Sinulog Festival replaced Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival in this year’s Philippine Independence Day …
League veterans bolster the Iloilo United Royals
By Adrian Stewart Co Veterans of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) are set to bolster the league’s newest addition, the Iloilo United Royals. According to Royals head coach Eric Gonzales, former Navotas Clutch players Samboy de Leon, Rey Publico, Jay Javelosa, and Donald Gumaru will serve as the squad’s core. “Our squad might be …
Cignal HD-Ateneo, CEU edge closer to the D-League finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Both the Cignal HD-Ateneo Blue Eagles and CEU Scorpions moved closer to the 2019 PBA D-League finals following victories last Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Cignal HD-Ateneo scored a 105-67 win over the Valencia City Bukidnon-San Sebastian Stags, while CEU narrowly got past St. Clare Saints-Virtual Reality with a …
Ilonggo striker scored brace in Stallion-Laguna’s 3-0 win over Air Force
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo striker Jowarren Bedia scored a brace in Stallion-Laguna FC’s recent 3-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Bedia struck early in the fifth minute, which was followed by a second in the 26th minute. Nathaniel Alquiros …
2019 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Cup
Philippines beats Mongolia By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippines girls’ 3×3 basketball team scored a 20-14 victory last Monday over 2019 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Cup hosts Mongolia at Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia’s Enermaa Erdenebayar scored first in the game but Camille Clarin and Ella Fajardo led a run for the Philippines, pulling ahead …