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LOOK: Top photos of Manila Bulletin in the 30th Southeast Asian Games for Dec. 7, 2019 Featuring: Filipino jins bag 4 golds, silvers in poomsae Gilas Pilipinas routs Myanmar, sweeps elimination round Gymnast Daniela Dela Pisa wows them Chezka Centeno displays mastery over Rubilen Amit, claims gold in 10-ball singles Philippine team performs during theContinue reading “SEA Games: TOP PHOTOS for Dec. 7, 2019”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Perfect home record at stake, a game down to the wire, and the Philadelphia 76ers sure could have used Jimmy Butler in the clutch, just like he was for them so many times last season. Miami Heat’s Kendrick Nunn (25) goes up for a shot past Philadelphia 76ers’ AlContinue reading “NBA: Heat hold on late, end 76ers’ unbeaten start at home”

By the Associated Press DALLAS— Kemba Walker scored 32 points and Jaylen Brown had 26 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 109-103 on Wednesday night. Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday,Continue reading “NBA: Kemba Walker scores 32 to lead Celtics past Mavericks”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Kendrick Nunn scored 26 points to help the Miami Heat hand the Philadelphia 76ers their first home loss of the season, 108-104 on Wednesday night. Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons, right, and Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler reach for a pass during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday,Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Miami snaps 76ers’ 14-game home winning streak”

By Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES  – Giannis Antetokounmpo paid tribute to LeBron James’ ”insane” career on Wednesday as he prepared to face the NBA icon in an eagerly-anticipated clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. In this file photo LeBron James #23 of Team LeBron drives into Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of Team StephenContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo in absolute awe of LeBron James, calls the LA star ‘alien’”

By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs TNT KaTropa (Series tied 1-1) Meralco guard Baser Amer is usually a man of few words once reporters have already pressed the record button. But in a rare occurrence Tuesday, Amer took a more candid approach in describing how TNT KaTropa forward RogerContinue reading “PBA: Baser Amer, Bolts blast TNT KaTropa’s ‘bully’ ways”

By Waylon Galvez With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics coming in seven months, President Rodrigo Duterte has asked more funding for the national team’s campaign in the hopes of finally winning that elusive gold medal. President Rodrigo Duterte poses with Team Philippine athletes who participated in the recently-concluded 30th SEA Games during their courtesy call withContinue reading “President Duterte vows to increase budget for Tokyo Olympics-bound PH athletes”

President Rodrigo Duterte poses with Team Philippine athletes who participated in the recently-concluded 30th SEA Games during their courtesy call with the President and after receiving the Order of Lapu Lapu award. (PHOTO/ ALVIN KASIBAN) Aside from the generous cash incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission and President Rodrigo Duterte, the national team was conferred theContinue reading “Pres. Duterte confers Order of Lapu-Lapu to SEA Games medalists”

By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs TNT KaTropa (Series tied 1-1) Game Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — NorthPort vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 2-1) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel moved on the doorstep of advancing to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals after rolling past NorthPort 132-105 inContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra repeats over NorthPort, nears finals”

AJINOMOTO CO, INC. (AJICO) is the only food company named as Platinum Sponsor in the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Ernest John “EJ” Obiena – 30th SEA Games Gold Medalist – Pole Vault. First Filipino to qualify in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics The 2019 SEA Games likewise served as a milestone event for AJINOMOTOContinue reading “Platinum SEA Games sponsor Ajinomoto spices up Team Philippines’ overall performance”