Christine Morales and Lucas Palafox came through with contrasting wins to capture the gold medal in their respective events on day four of the 1st Burlington Inter-Club International Fencing Challenge on Saturday, July 29 at the Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City. Morales, 10, won her first gold medal in …
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Donaire yields to Santiago in ring return
Nonito Donaire yielded to Alejandro Santiago in his ring return, absorbing a unanimous decision loss in the battle for the previously vacated World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 30 (Manila time). Nonito Donaire (right) AFP FILE PHOTO In his first …
Read More »Megan Paragua places 3rd in US blitz chess tournament
Filipino-American Megan Paragua drew her eighth and final round match on Sunday to finish at third place in the Weeramantry National blitz chess tournament of state champions at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The New York-based Paragua, niece of Filipino Grandmaster Mark Paragua, tallied 6.5 …
Read More »PH returns to Asian Games men’s volley after 49 years
THE core of the national's men's team competing in ongoing Southeast Asian Volleyball League (V.League) will banner the country's return to the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China in September. Bryan Bagunas (right) SEA V.LEAGUE PHOTO Though still in the hunt for a breakthrough win, the bulk of the Filipino …
Read More »PSL Rebuilding Champions Short Course finale set at DPS
The stage is set for the Philippine Swimming League (PSL) Rebuilding Champions Class ABC and Novice Meet Swim Series Short Course Finals slated on Sunday, July 30 at the Diliman Preparatory School swimming pool in Quezon City. PSL president Alex Papa (third from left), former PSL Male Swimmer of the …
Read More »Cardel optimistic as Dyip improved chemistry, defense after PBA on Tour
Terrafirma coach John Cardel is tired of seeing the Dyip fail to make the playoffs each conference. No wonder, Cardel is pleased to see what he believes, are marked improvement on the team at the close of the PBA On Tour. “The preseason is huge for the team in terms …
Read More »1,800 students from 17 regions attend LearnCon PH 2023
Around 1,800 learners representing the country's 17 regions converge in Marikina City for the Learners' Convergence Philippines 2023 set to open on Sunday, July 30, at the Marikina City Convention Center. Performers from Infant Jesus Academy rehearse on Saturday, July 29, ahead of the July 30 opening program of the …
Read More »Catantan takes home fourth gold Burlington International
Sophia Catantan of University of the East and Canlas Fencing pocketed her fourth gold medal and third in individual category as she ruled the under-30 women's foil in day three of the 1st Burlington Inter-Club International Fencing Challenge on Friday, July 27 at the Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City. …
Read More »Lady Spikers rout Lady Altas in SSL National Invitationals opener
UAAP champion La Salle stamped its class over the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta while Enderun Colleges drubbed Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, both in straight sets, to open the 2023 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals in style on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The La Salle …
Read More »Eggesvik ready to lead PH vs Norway on Sunday
AUCKLAND: Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, Philippine women's football team midfielder Sara Eggesvik will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready as the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday at the close of Group A action at the FIFA Women's World Cup …
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