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By Kristel Satumbaga  The Philippine women’s beach volleyball teams yielded to their more experienced Indonesian foes on Friday night at the start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Subic sandcourt. Cherry Rondina, left, sets the ball as teammate Bernadeth Pons looks on. The beach volleyball national team duo yielded to Indonesia’s Dhita Juluiana andContinue reading “SEA Games: PH beach volleybelles fall to Indonesian foes”

By Jonas Terrado Ateneo star Thirdy Ravena has opted to skip this year’s PBA Rookie Draft to concentrate on possible opportunities overseas. Former Ateneo star Thirdy Ravena (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) His manager Marvin Espiritu confirmed those plans Friday, shortly after the PBA released notable players that submitted their names before the deadlineContinue reading “PBA: Thirdy Ravena skips draft to concentrate on international opportunities”

By Anthony Giron TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite—It’s all systems go for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ skateboarding and cycling-BMX sites at the sprawling oval park. A passerby walks in front of the Rizal Memorial Stadium. (MB Photo / Jansen Romero) The cycling-BMX and skateboarding competition are slated from December 4 to 9. Observers consider the sportsContinue reading “SEA Games: Cavite skateboarding, cycling-BMX venues ready”

By Jonas Terrado Nonong Araneta was re-elected as president of the Philippine Football Federation after topping Negros Occidental Football Association chief Ricky Yanson in Friday’s congress at the Century Park Hotel. Nonong Araneta flashes a thumbs up sign after being re-elected as Philippine Football Federation President (Jonas Terrado) Araneta received 23 votes while Yanson gotContinue reading “Nonong Araneta re-elected PFF president for 3rd four-year term”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine men’s beach volleyball teams opened their medal campaigns on a bright note with easy victories against Timor Leste on Friday in the 30th Southeast Asian Asian Games at the Subic sand courts. (MANILA BULLETIN) PH 1 pair James Buytrago and Jaron Requinton flexed their muscles en route to a 21-13,Continue reading “SEA Games: PH beach volleyball teams win opening matches”

By Jonas Terrado Games Friday (Binan Football Stadium, Laguna) 4 p.m. — Indonesia vs Vietnam (Women’s) 8 p.m. — Malaysia vs Philippines (Women’s) (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 4 p.m. — Timor-Leste vs Myanmar (Men’s) 8 p.m. — Philippines vs Malaysia (Women’s) The national women’s team shoots for a semifinals berth while the men’s U-22 squad fightContinue reading “SEA Games: Malditas eye semis berth, Young Azkals fight for survival”

By Waylon Galvez  Games Friday (New Clark City, Tarlac) 10 a.m. – Thailand vs Singapore (Women’s) 5 p.m. – Indonesia vs Malaysia (Men’s) 7 p.m. – Singapore vs Philippines (Men’s) For the past two years, the Philippine men’s water polo team has made the necessary adjustments and acquired the needed training exposure and preparation for theContinue reading “Water polo: PH in crucial match against longtime champ Singapore”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippines will shoot for a spot in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Continental Cup when it plunges into action Friday in the beach volleyball competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Subic Tennis Court grounds Representing the country will be the pair Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons and the tandemContinue reading “SEA Games: Rondina, Pons vital cogs in PB beach volley team”

By WAYLON GALVEZ Games Friday (New Clark City, Tarlac) 10 a.m. – Thailand vs Singapore (Women’s) 5 p.m. – Indonesia vs Malaysia (Men’s) 7 p.m. – Singapore vs Philippines (Men’s) water water The Philippine polo team in file photo. The national team solidified its bid for a first-ever gold medal in water polo following aContinue reading “Water Polo: Philippines downs Thailand 7-4”

By Hanah Tabios A few days before the opening of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, Filipino skateboard champion Arianne Mae “Kiddo” Trinidad, 25, is still on floating status after she was allegedly removed from the competition’s roster. Kiddo Trinidad, 2nd from left. (Photo from Kiddo Trinidad’s Facebook account) On Monday, Trinidad bared on her Facebook accountContinue reading “SEA Games: Skateboarding champ Kiddo Trinidad ruled out of lineup”