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By Betheena Unite The Philippine men’s volleyball team settled for silver after bowing down to Indonesia in three straight sets 25-21, 27-25, 25-17 Tuesday in the gold medal match of volleyball competition in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Philippine men’s volleyball team settles for the silver medalContinue reading “SEA Games: Silver lining in PH men’s volleyball heartbreaker”

By Jonas Terrado Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno blanked Indonesia’s Fathrah Masum and Nony Andilah 7-0 to win the women’s 9-ball doubles gold in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Tuesday at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel. Chezka Centeno, left, and Rubilen Amit bag the women’s 9-ball doubles gold after blanking their Indonesian foesContinue reading “SEA Games: Rubilen Amit, Chezka Centeno blank Indonesian foes to rule 9-ball doubles”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines’ long and arduous wait for a first-ever gold in women’s basketball of the Southeast Asian Games came to an end Tuesday after dominating perennial contender Thailand 91-71 in front of a big crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena. Gilas Women celebrate after winning the final match against Thailand atContinue reading “SEA Games: PH cagebelles end long misery, win first-ever gold with rout of Thailand”

By Kristel Satumbaga Gina Iniong and Jean Claude Saclag overpowered their rivals on Tuesday as the Philippine kickboxing team finished its 30th Southeast Asian Games campaign with three gold medals at the Cuneta Astrodome. Philippines’ Gina Iniong (in blue) anad Thailand’s Apichaya Mingkhwan battle it out during the women’s kickboxing -55kg kicklight event in theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH delivers 3 golds for kickboxing”

By Nick Giongco CAPAS, Tarlac—Fil-Am Eric Cray captured his fourth straight title in his favorite 400-meter hurdles Tuesday in a fiery windup to the athletics competitions in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Eric Cray (0002) competes during the men’s 400m hurdles event to retain the title in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the NewContinue reading “SEA Games: Eric Cray extends 400m hurdles reign to 4th SEA Games”

By Erma Edera For the fourth straight year, the Philippines emerged victorious in the men’s poomsae team event. Through winning the historic four-peat victory, brothers Dustin Jacob and Raphael Enrico Mella have been at the forefront of the country’s win. Dustin Jacob Mella, Rodolfo Reyes Jr. and Raphael Enrico Mella (Erma Edera) Buoyed by theContinue reading “SEA Games: Camaraderie, teamwork, special bond key to continued dominance of men’s poomsae team”

By Betheena Unite Commitment and exposure remain the most crucial factors in forming a top caliber national team that can go up against international counterparts in sports events like the Southeast Asian Games. The Philippine women’s volleyball failed to secure a podium finish after succumbing to Indonesia in five sets (PHOTO/ ALVIN KASIBAN) Coach Shaq Delos Santos, whoContinue reading “Commitment crucial in forming top caliber volleyball team — PH coach Shaq delos Santos”

By Erma Edera New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines David Strachan has congratulated the Philippine Volcanoes after they reclaimed the rugby crown in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Parade Grounds of Clark on Sunday. Philippine Volcanoes reclaimed the rugby crown after blasting defending champion Malaysia 19-0 on Sunday (Philippine Rugby – Philippine Volcanoes National Team) “WeContinue reading “SEA Games: New Zealand ambassador congratulates PH Volcanoes for reclaiming crown”

By Jonas Terrado Coach Tim Cone admitted that the juggling act of having to lead Gilas Pilipinas’ bid to win the 30th Southeast Asian Games gold and preparing Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s upcoming PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series has been difficult. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio / CanonContinue reading “Juggling Gilas, Ginebra jobs a difficult task, says Coach Tim Cone”

By Kristel Satumbaga Members of the triumphant Philippine soft tennis team line up for posterity. (Kristel Satumbaga-Villar) The Philippine soft tennis team capped its 30th Southeast Asian Games with a bang after winning the men’s team event gold medal on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The Nationals prevailed over Thailand 3-1 behind the effortsContinue reading “SEA Games: PH soft tennis team adds third gold to the country’s coffers”