Triathlon completes 2-gold sweep in SEA Games

JOHN Chicano lived up to his promise on Sunday, delivering the first gold for the Philippines by ruling the men’s triathlon event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the…

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SEAG: Where elite, richest athletes and royalties converge

By REY C. LACHICA DESPITE the initial hiccups during the early arrival of athletes from other countries, Filipino sporting fans are still in for a big treat when action in the…

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PSSBC opens Dec. 14; Tio named chairman

EDUARD Tio, the cool and big-hearted owner of Freego, has been appointed chairman of the Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) which opens shop on Dec. 14 at SGS gym in…

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Arnis: PH’s secret weapon

THE last time they squared off two years ago in Kuala Lumpur, the Philippines and Vietnam each brought home three arnis gold medals. As hostilities in the 2019 edition of the…

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Duterte to attend SEAG opening ceremony

CLARK, Philippines (AFP) – President Rodrigo Duterte will attend Saturday's opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games, the presidential palace said, a day after the Philippine leader apologized for the…

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Young Azkals stun Malaysians anew, keep semis hopes alive

BY JONAS TERRADO Stephan Schrock scored off a corner kick in the second half and the Philippines kept its semifinal hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Malaysia in men’s…

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Thirdy Ravena not joining PBA Rookie Draft

BY JONAS TERRADO ATENEO star Thirdy Ravena has opted to skip this year’s PBA Rookie Draft to concentrate on possible opportunities overseas. His manager Marvin Espiritu confirmed those plans Friday, shortly…

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SEA Games opening is a show like no other

BY NICK GIONGCO   A CEASEFIRE takes effect the whole of Saturday when host Philippines draws the shades down to the 30th Southeast Asian Games with a spellbinding showcase of Filipino culture at…

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SEAG closing ceremony for free

AS per the instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte, at least 10,000 tickets for the closing ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Dec. 11 at New Clark City in…

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IOC, OCA execs arriving for SEA Games, says Suzara

BY NICK GIONGCO OFFICIALS not only from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) but from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are arriving to attend the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian…

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Free tickets for majority of SEA Games events

Philippine Southeast Asian Games Olympic Committee (PHISGOC) chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano announced on Friday that tickets for majority of sporting events for the 30th SEA Games will be…

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Cavaliers seek ‘bonus’ boost in UNTV Cup

DEFENDING champion Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) tries to boost its bid for an outright semis berth when it battles Judiciary on Sunday in the 8th UNTV Cup at the…

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Masked robber rapes woman, flees with P2 million loot in Parañaque City

A masked robber raped a 19-year-old woman inside a house at an exclusive subdivision in Parañaque City and made off with more than P2 million worth of valuables on Thursday…

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Araneta re-elected PFF president

BY JONAS TERRADO   Nonong Araneta was re-elected as president of the Philippine Football Federation after topping Negros Occidental Football Association chief Ricky Yanson in Friday’s congress at the Century…

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Beach volley teams triumphant in opener

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA AND JONAS TERRADO   THE Philippine men's beach volleyball teams opened their medal campaigns on a bright note with easy victories against Timor Leste on Friday in the…

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