By Adrian Stewart Co Valencia City Bukidnon-San Sebastian Stags mauled Wang’s Basketball Couriers, 96-64, in the 2019 PBA D-League yesterday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Allyn Bulanadi tallied 28 points, seven rebounds, and two steals for the winning side. In addition, RK Ilagan added 13 markers, including nine in a first …
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Himamaylan City boxer loses IBF title bout
By Adrian Stewart Co Himamaylan City native Ryan Sermona failed to win the International Boxing Federation-Asia welterweight belt following his recent fourth round technical knockout loss to Indonesian boxer Rivo Kundimang in Jakarta, Indonesia. The loss marks his third defeat in pursuit of an international belt. Kundimang was dominant from the opening bell as …
AdMU remains atop UAAP men’s football standings
By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) remains atop the UAAP Season 81 men’s football standings with 22 points after their recent 2-0 win over National University at the Far Eastern University-Diliman pitch. Andreas Maniquis and Mark Nacional each converted first half goals for AdMU, which extended the team’s win streak to …
TNT forces a decider against the Beermen
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT KaTropa’s quest to unseat the San Miguel Beermen in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup stayed alive after scoring a 93-88 victory in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinals earlier this week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the score tied at 86-all, Jeth Troy Rosario and Jayson Castro …
Why does the Philippines lack water?
“…However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees… all these curses will come on you and overtake you: The LORD will strike you with scorching heat and drought… The sky over your head will be bronze, the ground beneath you iron, because no …
Congressman promotes bills mandating swimming lessons
Bill seeks to include swimming in basic K-12 curriculum Iligan City lone district Rep. Frederick Siao recently released a press statement regarding HB 3495, or the Drowning Prevention Act, which requires children take swimming lessons. “Drowning is a leading cause of death among children and teens, especially during summer,” he explained in a press …
Negrense leads DLSU men’s football team over Adamson
By Adrian Stewart Co A brace from San Carlos City native Shanden Vergara helped De La Salle University (DLSU) in their 4-2 win over Adamson University last Sunday in the 81st UAAP men’s football season at the Far Eastern University-Diliman pitch. While Adamson drew first blood after DLSU goalkeeper Franz Brosoto accidentally palmed Jusuel …
Magnolia forces a decider against Barangay Ginebra
By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots kept their hopes alive in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a 106-77 rout of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinal series last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ian Sangalang finished with 21 points and nine rebounds for the Hotshots; …
AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Philippines scores two own goals in loss to Taiwan By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine women’s national football team, the Malditas, lost 4-2 to their counterparts from Taiwan, competing as Chinese Taipei, in the second round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament over the weekend at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, …
AdMU, DLSU women’s volleyball teams score wins
By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) both scored wins over the weekend in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. AdMU cruised to their tenth straight victory after a 25-14, 24-26, 25-17, 25-19 victory over rookie-laden National University, while DLSU …