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By Anthony Giron TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite—Officials have assured the services and security for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ sites in this prime tourist destination city. (Ali Vicoy) The SEAG’s cycling, BMX and skateboarding are set from December 1 to 12 at the sprawling local oval and field near the Tagaytay City Hall. City Tourism andContinue reading “SEA Games: Tagaytay assures services, security ready”

By Ellson Quismorio Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga has moved to commend Filipina archery phenom Andrea Robles, whom he has called the country’s best hope in finally earning an Olympic gold medal. Andrea Robles in action. (Photo courtesy of worldarchery.org) “Andrea Robles, the 21-year-old Bachelor of Science Management graduate of Ateneo de Manila UniversityContinue reading “SEA Games: House leader hails archery phenom Andrea Robles”

  Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) president Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, middle, with members of the arnis national team to the 30th Southeast Asian Games here. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ With 20 gold medals at stake, the national team of arnis hopes to capture more than half of it and contribute to theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH arnis team targets 12 golds”

By Dhel Nazario The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked for the public’s cooperation with the various traffic schemes to be implemented by the agency during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which is expected to cause traffic and delay in Metro Manila. A K9 dog and his security companion walk past a tarpaulin welcoming athletesContinue reading “SEA Games: MMDA implements stop-and-go-schemes”

Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta expressed confidence over the national football teams’ campaigns in the 30th Southeast Asian Games kicking off Monday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta (Kristel Satumbaga) Araneta, who saw action in the three SEA Games tournaments from 1977 to 1983, believes the Young Azkals and theContinue reading “SEA Games: Football chief Nonong Araneta confident of strong showing by PH booters”

By Jonas Terrado Meralco punched the first semifinal ticket in the PBA Governors’ Cup after ending Alaska’s campaign with a 94-84 victory as quarterfinal action began Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco’s Allen Durham, second from left, goes after the ball against Alaska defenders in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals at the Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA: Lights out for Alaska as Meralco books first semis berth”

By Jan Carlo Anolin CALATAGAN, BATANGAS – With the gold medal in sight, Rep. Mikee Romero has one more reason to suit up for the national polo team in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Mikee Romero, aboard his mount, poses during a tuneup game between the Philippine polo team and Argentina prior to 30th SoutheastContinue reading “SEA Games: Mikee Romero competing here in memory of late son”

By Jonas Terrado The national women’s football team was not spared of the trouble encountered by other countries before the formal start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The Philippine women’s national team had to wait several hours for their hotel rooms to be available. (Hali Long’s Facebook account) Hali Long said she and theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH women’s booters not spared from accommodation issues”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Even without Rudy Gobert, the usually defensive-minded Utah Jazz blitzed the New Orleans Pelicans with some high-octane offense. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) defends during the second half during an NBA basketball game Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Donovan Mitchell scores 37 with Rudy Gobert out as Jazz beat Pelicans”

By the Associated Press CLEVELAND — Riding a six-game losing streak, coming off a 42-point loss and playing without their leading scorer seemed to be a negative set of circumstances for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jordan Clarkson (8) shoots between Portland Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons (1) and Kent Bazemore (24) in the second halfContinue reading “NBA: Jordan Clarkson scores 28 as Cavs snap 6-game losing streak”