Mark Ashley Fajardo hopes to end ‘Thai jinx’ for PH boxers

By REYNALD MAGALLON       BANGKOK — Mark Ashley Fajardo is hoping to break the ‘host jinx’ that befell Filipino pugs so far in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games…

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Sweet redemption for hurdler John Cabang after injury-riddled Paris stint

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK – Filipino hurdler John Cabang Tolentino was relieved to find his own redemption in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after missing out on the…

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SportsPlus brings Team PH’s SEAG exploits closer to fans with extensive digital coverage

MANILA, Philippines – SportsPlus has launched its most extensive Southeast Asian Games digital coverage to date, deploying an on-ground content team in Bangkok and rolling out real-time medal updates, athlete features,…

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From almost quitting to winning gold, Delos Santos savors challenging SEAG experience

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK —  Miracles happen to those who never give up. And that exactly holds true for 33rd Southeast Asian Games decathlon gold medalist Hokett Delos…

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John Cabang Tolentino breaks SEAG record for hurdles gold; Delos Santos tops decathlon

BANGKOK – John Cabang Tolentino claimed the first gold for the Philippine Athletics team in a record-breaking fashion in the men’s 110-meter hurdles in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at…

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Bolts, Kings score lopsided wins, boost playoff bids

BY MARK REY MONTEJO       Meralco and Barangay Ginebra outlasted their separate rivals to further press their playoff drives in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the…

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After his best season with NU, Figueroa takes talent to Korean league

BY MARK REY MONTEJO     Following his breakthrough performance with National University in the UAAP Season 88, versatile guard Jake Figueroa has decided to bring his act overseas. This,…

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John Ivan Cruz bags vault gold – thanks to a review

PATHUM THANI -- Filipino gymnast John Ivan Cruz bagged the vault apparatus gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics Friday at the Thammasat University Rangsit Campus…

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NBI recovers vaulted documents from Zaldy Co condo in BGC

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported that it had secured documents from the condominium unit of resigned congressman Zaldy Co, which may prove vital to the investigation into the…

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Fajardo saves day for boxers; Bacyadan, Ogayre fall to Thais

BANGKOK. — Mark Ashley Fajardo hardly broke a sweat in scoring a win over Indonesian Jekri Riwu on Friday, Dec. 12, a victory that somehow eased the pain of defeats…

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Pinoy chess bets keep hopes alive

BANGKOK. -- Two wins, one loss. That’s how the Philippine chess team performed after three rounds in the Makruk Chess Classic Mixed Quintuple event in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games…

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Coming all the way from Tagaytay, cheerleaders give Pinoy bets big boost

BANGKOK. – For the first time in the history of the Southeast Asian Games, and any international sports meet for that matter, a Filipino crew of cheerleaders is giving Pinoy…

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Aspin’s tongue cut off in Valenzuela; owner seek witnesses

A shocking case of animal cruelty has left residents outraged after an aspin named Kobe was discovered in Valenzuela City with his tongue completely cut off, prompting his owner and…

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Plunder, graft complaints filed vs VP Sara, other officials

Plunder and other criminal charges were filed on Friday, Dec. 12, before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against Vice President Sara Duterte and 14 other officials over alleged misuse…

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Pinoy batters retain SEAG crown via a 7-game sweep

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK — The Philippine team swept the men’s baseball gold medal with a 5-3 win over host Thailand to retain its crown in the 33rd Southeast…

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Crime incidents down – PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced a 12.86-percent drop in crime incidents, attributing the improvement to strengthened cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. In a statement Friday, Dec. 12,…

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