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  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”

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”