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By Jonas Terrado Jermyn Prado was a denied of a double gold after finishing second in the women’s road race of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Tagaytay City. Jermyn Prado was denied of a double gold after finishing second in the women’s road race of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Tagaytay City(Jonas Terrado)Continue reading “SEA Games: No double cycling gold for Jermyn Prado”

By Waylon Galvez The national team settled for a pair of bronze medals at the start of team competitions in fencing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Friday evening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Maxine Esteban, Samantha Catantan, Wilhelmina Lozada, and Justine Tinio of the Philippines receive the bronze medal for theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH fencing teams settle for bronze medals”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga – Phil­ippine track and field made a startling discovery Friday when little-known Christine Hallasgo crowned herself as the region’s marathon queen on a day obstacle course, modern pentathlon, and golf joined hands in giving the host country a push going into the halfway mark of the 30th Southeast Asian Games.Continue reading “SEA Games: Philippines hikes gold haul”

By Jonas Terrado Carlo Paalam became the first Filipino boxer to reach the finals in boxing after exacting revenge on defending champion Fuad Redzuan of Malaysia in the men’s light flyweight semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games held at the PICC Forum. Carlo Paalam, left, overwhelms his 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games tormentor, defendingContinue reading “SEA Games: No goodbyes for Carlo Paalam as Pinoy gets back at KL tormentor to reach boxing final”

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine Sports Commission Butch Ramirez is already satisfied with Team PH’s current performance as the 30th Southeast Asian Games reaches halfway through the competition. Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez. (MB FILE PHOTO / Alvin Kasiban) At press time, the Filipinos have reaped 68 gold, 51 silver and 42 bronze medals with medal-richContinue reading “PH’s SEAG performance worth the investment — PSC chairman Butch Ramirez”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine tennis team assured itself of a gold medal on Friday after two pairs advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Ruben Gonzales serves in the Soft Tennis doubles semifinals against Vietnam during the SEA Games at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center,Continue reading “SEA Games: All-Filipino final in tennis men’s doubles”

By Hanah Tabios Filipino pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes, 65, settled for bronze Friday after yielding to Vietnam’s Ngo Dinh Nai 100-14 in the men’s 1-cushion carom semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Tent City of Manila Hotel in Manila. The Magician ends his SEA Games campaign with a bronze finish after yieldingContinue reading “SEA Games: Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes yields to Vietnamese foe, ends campaign with bronze”

By Kristel Satumbaga Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit bested their Indonesian rivals in contrasting fashion on Friday to book semifinal berths in women’s 9-ball billiards of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Manila Hotel Tent. Chezka Centeno won against Angeline Ticoalu of Indonesia in 9-ball pool women’s singles quarterfinal held at Tent City, Manila HotelContinue reading “Billiards: Chezka Centeno, Rubilen Amit oust Indonesian quarterfinal opponents”

By Jonas Terrado Mervin Guarte won the gold medal that eluded him as a middle distance runner through a different sport Friday, capturing the men’s 5km x 20 individual obstacle course racing event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa. (From left) Sherwin Managil, Glorien Merisco, Sandi Abahan and MervinContinue reading “Obstacle Course: Mervin Guarte delivers after switching disciplines”

By Waylon Galvez Finally after six years of waiting, the Philippines is back as the region’s best in women’s golf – thanks to Bianca Pagdanganan. Bianca Pagdanganan reacts after winning the gold medal in the women’s individual golf event of the 30th South East Asian Games in Luisita Golf Club in Tarlac City. (Mark Balmores/SonyContinue reading “SEA Games: Pagdanganan turns back Thai challenge to claim gold medal”