Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial ‘confident’ heading into fifth SEA Games
BANGKOK. – Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is confident heading into his fifth appearance in the Southeast Asian Games, despite competing in a different weight class for the first time in…
Flag-bearers Eala, Bagunas focused on delivering greater honor to PH
By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipina tennis princess Alex Eala and men’s volleyball team captain Bryan Bagunas were the brightest among the constellation of PH’s sporting stars during the…
Bautista drawn against home town bet; Bambol warns boxers to beat rivals convincingly
By REYNALD MAGALLON Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino had repeatedly warned the boxing bets to not leave the decision to the hands of the judges, especially facing up…
Unity takes center stage at SEA Games opening ceremony
The curtain officially rose on the 33rd edition of the Southeast Asian Games Tuesday evening at the Rajmangala National Stadium in Bangkok with an electrifying opening ceremony from host country…
PH woodpushers eye to break long gold medal drought
BANGKOK. -- Twelve players -- six men and six women -- will carry the Philippines’ hopes for a gold medal in chess in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the…
Bagunas, Alas Pilipinas out to stamp mark
BANGKOK. -- Ace spiker Bryan Bagunas marching in front of the national delegation carrying the tricolors during the traditional parade of nations in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies…
PH tennis to draw inspiration from Alex Eala’s WTA success
BANGKOK -- The Philippine Tennis Association is banking on the participation of WTA No. 52 Alex Eala for Team Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games here as hostilities begin…
SSS releases ₱18.8 billion in 13th-month pensions
The Social Security System (SSS), the state-run pension fund for private-sector workers, has disbursed ₱18.8 billion in 13th-month pensions to 3.7 million pensioners. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 9,…
Sarah Discaya surrenders to NBI
Contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, in anticipation of an arrest order that may soon be issued against…
NUNS issues public apology amid backlash over post-UST win celebration
By MARK REY MONTEJO The National University Nazareth School has issued an apology amid backlash to its boys’ volleyball team’s unnecessary action after its do-or-die semifinal win against University of…
Lito Lapid: A workhorse onscreen and in the Senate
Actor–Senator Lito Lapid has long been known for his grit, whether leaping off buildings as an action star or navigating the complexities of lawmaking. Today, he continues to divide his…
Pinoy batters stay perfect at SEA Games, dump Vietnamese, 20-1
By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK, Thailand – The Philippine baseball team continued to stamp its class after manhandling Vietnam, 20-1 in the men’s team preliminary in the 33rd Southeast Asian…
POC president Bambol Tolentino bats for SEA Games brand change
By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK, Thailand — The Philippine Olympic Committee is at the forefront of the move to change the name of Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)…
Spurs put Queen’s first triple-double to waste, fend off Pelicans
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, rookie Dylan Harper capped a 22-point performance with a go-ahead driving floater with 9 seconds left, and…
Olympian boxer Petecio, swimmers plunge into action at SEA Games
By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK, Thailand – As the festive mood subsides after the colorful yet intimate opening ceremony, the Philippine team now turns its focus to the…
Isha Ponti offers melancholic feels via Christmas single
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Isha Ponti is ringing in the season a little differently this year. While most holiday songs jingle with cheer, glitter, and endless mentions of snow we’ll never…
