Category Archives: Sports

By Waylon Galvez Margaret Colonia surpassed expectations when she captured the silver medal in 59kg women’s category in weightlifting competition in the 30th Southeast Asian games Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Margaret Colonia goes for the clean and jerk attempt to bag the silver medal in the women’s 59 kg division ofContinue reading “Margaret Colonia wins silver medal in first SEA Games”

The 30th SEA Games billiards competition opened early Tuesday at the Tent City of the historic Manila Hotel. Our local team for billiards hopes to boost the already impressive medal drive of the Philippines. The billiards competitions are being held in the 2,400 sqm multi-purpose venue that hosts everything from concerts, banquets, corporate events, andContinue reading “SEA Games: Billiards competition opens at Tent City of Manila Hotel”

By Joseph Almer Pedrajas Philippines bet Agatha Wong secured back-to-back gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games wushu competition after delivering in the women’s taolu taijijian Tuesday morning at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Agatha Wong performs during the wushu taolu taijijian to bag the gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games atContinue reading “SEA Games: Agatha Wong secures back-to-back gold”

By the Associated Press After becoming the first six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi said he’s far from finished. Barcelona’s soccer player Lionel Messi holds the trophy of the Golden Ball award ceremony in Paris, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Messi won the Ballon d’Or for sixth time. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) “I hope toContinue reading “Messi, US captain Rapinoe win Ballon d’Or awards”

By Kristel Satumbaga Some Tuesday events are postponed due to typhoon Tisoy. (MB Photo / Jansen Romero) The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) has postponed several events for Tuesday as a precaution for the typhoon Tisoy. In a statement released late Monday, some events in Subic were adjusted in anticipation of heavy rainsContinue reading “PHISGOC reschedules events due to weather conditions”

By Jonas Terrado Former world champion Carlo Biado is scheduled to see action today at the start of billiards competitions in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at The Manila Hotel Tent. Carlo Biado (Ali Vicoy | Manila Bulletin) Biado will team up with Johann Chua in the quarterfinals set 4 p.m. as he aims toContinue reading “SEA Games: Biado, Chua fire off 9-ball doubles bid”

By Jan Carlo Anolin The Philippine polo team starts its gold medal campaign in the 0-2 goals event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Miguel Romero Polo Field in Calatagan, Batangas should a fair weather side with the country Tuesday. The Philippine polo team, from left, Coco Garcia, Nicole Eusebio, Jam, Eusebio, SantiContinue reading “SEA Games: Polo 0-2 goals event kicks off action”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Today (PhilSports Arena) 3:30 p.m. – Thailand vs Indonesia 6 p.m. – Philippines vs Vietnam A huge crowd of supporter is expected when the Philippine women’s volleyball team begins its medal campaign in the 30th Southeast Asian Games today when it clashes with Vietnam at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.Continue reading “SEA Games: Pinays go up against Viets at PhilSports”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga—In anticipation of heavy rains and strong winds from typhoon Tisoy, the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) on Monday declared the 30th Southeast Asian Games “won’t be extended” in case some events get scrapped during their playdates. Ramon Tats Suzara, Philippines South East Asian Games Organizing Committee Chief OperatingContinue reading “Phisgoc: SEA Games won’t be extended”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines bucked a slow start to beat Cambodia 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 Monday to start its campaign in men’s volleyball of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Joshua Retamar, left, and Marck Espejo share a light moment after the Philippines’ 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 win over CambodiaContinue reading “SEA Games: Marck Espejo, Joshua Retamar key men’s volley win over Cambodia”