By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippines has found a rising star in rhythmic gymnastics as Sheena Jillianne Chua Ty claimed multiple medals, including the all-around championship, at the Dream Cup 2025 – Vivace 4th International Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Competing in the Under-11 Category A, Ty impressed the judges with her …
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Filled with gratitude, Alex Eala sets sights on Guadalajara Open Akron
Pinay tennis sensation Alex Eala is leaving New York with a grateful heart, expressing appreciation to the Filipino faithful who rallied behind her at the 2025 US Open. She bowed out of the New York tilt in the second round after losing to Spain’s Cristina Bucsa (6-4, 6-3), but what will be remembered more is …
Hitters up for ‘big challenge’ in PVL finals
The PLDT High Speed Hitters will battle either Kobe Shinwa University or the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals this Sunday, August 31. Whoever the second finalist is, it’ll be the High Speed Hitters’ last hurdle toward back-to-back titles in the preseason. And PLDT would accept whoever that is, …
Living Stones tops Gametime U-17 division
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Living Stones International School-Bacolod dominated the boys’ division to headline the recently concluded Gametime 17-under volleyball tournament, which drew 29 top youth teams from across Western Visayas. Living Stones clinched the championship after defeating Buenavista National High School-Guimaras in the title match, with standout Chad Patrimonio earning both finals MVP and …
Bacolod SP honors taekwondo athlete Santillan
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has passed a resolution honoring taekwondo athlete Dondy Santillan, Jr. for winning a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia. The resolution, introduced by Councilor Al Victor Espino, recognized Santillan’s victory in the continental tournament held from July 27 to 28, …
Alex Eala bows out of US Open with loss to Spain’s Bucșa
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala bowed out of the 2025 US Open after a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa in the second round in New York early yesterday morning (Philippine time). It was a tough result for World No. 75 Eala, who committed 21 unforced errors throughout the match and converted just three …
UST to defend homecourt vs. reigning champs UP in Season 88 opener
University of Santo Tomas (UST) hopes to gain a measure of revenge against the University of the Philippines (UP) as they open their UAAP Season 88 campaign on their homecourt at the Quadricentennial Pavilion on September 21. The Fighting Maroons ended the Growling Tigers’ bid for redemption in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball Final …
NORFA Champions League heads to crucial stage this weekend
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NORFA Champions League will enter its cluster elimination and wild card rounds this weekend, with matches scheduled for August 30 to 31 in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City and Victorias City. The U13 division will hold its elimination matches at the Christopher Estate North Football Hub in Talisay. On Field No. …
Chery drives past ZUS, boosts finals bid
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers have boosted its drive for a final berth in the 2025 PVL Invitational. This, as the Crossovers rolled past the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-17, 25-17, 25-23, in their preliminary match on Tuesday, August 26, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Crossovers win, concluding the Tuesday double-header, formally eliminated Creamline, …
UPV captures Silay Sports invitational crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons ruled the 3rd Mayor Joedith Gallego & Silay Sports Invitational basketball tournament after defeating the University of St. La Salle Bacolod, 85-75, at the Natalio G. Velez Sports & Cultural Center in Negros Occidental’s Silay City. The victory marked a milestone for the Cebu City-based young …