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Eduard Tio Eduard Tio, the cool and big-hearted owner of Freego, has been appointed chairman of the Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) which opens shop on Dec. 14 at SGS gym in Quezon City. A long-time godfather of Chiang Kai Shek College and recently National University, Tio, 64, replaced Rain or Shine co-team ownerContinue reading “Tio named 8th PSSBC chairman”

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Cleveland Cavaliers’ Alfonzo McKinnie during the NBA game Friday. (AP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo drained four clutch baskets down the stretch as the Milwaukee Bucks won their 10th consecutive game with a 119-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Milwaukee led by as many as 22Continue reading “Bucks hold off Cavaliers for 10th straight win; Raptors triumph”

By Kristel Satumbaga Gold medal gymnast Carlos Yulo is about to shower the 30th Southeast Asian Games with World Championship glitter. World champion gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo trains at the gymnastics gym inside the Rizal Memorial in preparation for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (MB Photo / Ali Vicoy) Preparation heats up for athletes competingContinue reading “SEA Games: All eyes will be on Carlos Yulo”

  Members of the water polo team celebrate after a 6-6 draw against Singapore, assuring the Philippines of at least a bronze medal – a first for the country in 10 years – in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Friday night at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Tarlac. (Mark Balmores) By WAYLON GALVEZContinue reading “SEA Games: Philippines, Singapore game ends in draw”

By Nick Giongco and Joseph Pedrajas A ceasefire takes effect the whole of Sat­urday when host Philippines pulls the curtains off to open the 30th South­east Asian Games with a spellbinding showcase of Filipino culture at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. FINAL TOUCHES – A laborer clears some construction materials outside the New ClarkContinue reading “Amid shroud of mystery, 30th SEA Games unfolds at two venues”

By Jonas Terrado Stephan Schrock scored off a corner kick in the second half and the Philippines kept its semifinal hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Malaysia in men’s football of the 30th Southeast Asian Games Friday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Philippine midfielder Stephan Schrock protects the ball against Malaysia’s Muhammad Syahmi SafariContinue reading “SEA Games: Young Azkals shock Malaysia to keep semifinal hopes alive”

By Jonas Terrado Sarina Bolden scored a hat trick as the Philippines progressed to the semifinals after a 5-0 win over Malaysia in women’s football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Sarina Bolden celebrates after scoring one of her three goals in the Philippines’ 5-0 win overContinue reading “SEA Games: Sarina Bolden hat trick propels Malditas to women’s football semis”

The SEA GAMES Federation Council Friday announced a new rule for the Philippine hosting of the 30th South East Asian Games which unfolds today at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. A man holds the medals that will be given to the winners of the 30th SEA Games Philippines where a symbol of “Layag” or sailContinue reading “SEA Games: Sure bronze medal awarded for events with three participating countries”

By Joseph Pedrajas CLARK, Pampanga – The Philippines will lead a “very memorable and historic” opening of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan today as it holds a first-ever opening ceremony that will be done in two venues, with Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao lighting the symbolic torch at the NewContinue reading “SEA Games: Everything is in place – Suzara”

By Betheena Unite Filipino figure skater Allison Krystle Perticheto kicked off the Philippines’ bid on a high note after emerging at the top of the senior ladies-short program of the Southeast Asian Games Friday.   Filipina Figure skater Alisson Krystle Perticheto, right, tops the Ladies short program with a score of 53.65. (Betheena Unite) TheContinue reading “SEAG: Pinay figure skater Allison Perticheto tops ice skating short program”