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  Jylyn Nicanor celebrates after she receives the final point for a 15-14 win over Indonesia’s Diah Permatasari in women’s individual sabre finals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ Filipino bet Jylyn Nicanor gave the national fencing team its first gold medal following a thrilling 15-14 victory over Diah Permatasari ofContinue reading “SEAG: Jylyn Nicanor wins first gold for PH fencing in nerve-wracking fashion”

By Erma Edera The Philippines’ quest for a medal in the 30th Southeast Asian games in bowling remained elusive after the country’s mixed doubles keglers crashed out of a podium finish in the 30th SEA Games at the Coronado Lanes in Starmall EDSA on Thursday. The Philippines’ bid for a bowling medal in the 30th SEAContinue reading “SEA Games: PH bowlers continue to hunt for elusive medal”

By Joseph Pedrajas  Boxer Charly Suarez won against Burmese Arkar Paing Min via referee stoppage in the quarterfinals of the men’s lightweight division to give the Philippines its first victory via knockout in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the PICC Forum Thursday. Boxer Charly Suarez, right, throws a left against his Burmese opponent. (CzarContinue reading “SEA Games: Charly Suarez to semis via RSC victory against Burmese”

By Jonas Terrado TAGAYTAY CITY — Margielyn Didal and Daniel Ledermann gave the Philippines a golden sweep of the Game of Skate event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Sigtuna Hall of the Tagaytay International Convention Center here. Daniel Ledderman (left) and Margielyn Didal win in Skateboarding Game of SKATE event during theContinue reading “SEA Games: Margie Didal, Daniel Ledderman reign in Game of Skate”

By Gabriela Baron Cue master Dennis Orcollo rolled back Brunei’s Muhammad Azim Abu Bakar 9-4 on Thursday to advance to the men’s 10-ball singles quarterfinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Tent City in Manila Hotel. Dennis Orcollo (AFP photo / MB FILE) Orcollo won the gold in the 2013 SEA Games inContinue reading “SEA Games: Dennis Orcollo cruises to men’s 10-ball quarters”

LOOK: Top photos of Manila Bulletin in the 30th Southeast Asian Games for Dec. 2, 2019 Featuring: Hidilyn Diaz, basketball, arnis power PH production In front of her parents, Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz captures first SEA Games gold medal Twin victories for Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 teams Hidilyn Diaz waves to the crowd after bagging the goldContinue reading “SEA Games: TOP PHOTOS for Dec. 2, 2019”

The PBA Board of Governors in a meeting Monday agreed to hold a special draft involving five PBA aspirants targeted for inclusion to the Gilas Pilipinas training pool. Chris Newsome giving inspirational talk to he draftees The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas identified the five as Allyn Bulanadi, Isaac Go, twins Matt and Mike Nieto andContinue reading “PBA Board, SBP agree to hold special draft for Gilas in prep for 2023 FIBA World Cup”

By Jonas Terrado Long-term plans are now in place for the national men’s U-22 football team despite falling short of making the semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Young Azkals look to compete in the Philippines Football League to allow the program to continue all the way to the 2021 SEA Games. Captured using Canon 5dContinue reading “Football: Long-term plans in store for Young Azkals”

By Waylon Galvez Bianca Pagdanganan carded a four-under 68 in the second round of golf completion in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Thursday at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac. Bianca Pagdanganan A member of the Asian Games gold medal winning women’s team, the 21-year-old Pagdanganan is now six-under for the 54-hole tournament followingContinue reading “SEA Games: Bianca Pagdanganan fires off PH bid with 70”

By Jonas Terrado TAGAYTAY CITY — Jermyn Prado gave the Philippines its third gold medal in cycling after topping the women’s individual time trial of the 30th Southeast Asian Games held Thursday morning here. Jermyn Prado celebrates during the awarding ceremony after bagging gold medal in the women’s individual time trial in the 30th Southeast AsianContinue reading “SEA Games: Jermyn Prado clinches ITT gold in cycling”