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Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu to miss Gilas title defense bid in Asian Games

CJ Marquez — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:51:22 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu will not be suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in its title defense bid in the 20th Asian Games happening in Japan. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy said Ramos and Edu will be seeing action for their respective teams Levanga Hokkaido and Gunma Crane

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Gilas slips to No. 39 in FIBA men world rankings

CJ Marquez — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:29:17 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Gilas Pilipias fell to No. 39 in the latest FIBA world rankings for men following the third window of the World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers. The Philippines dropped three spots after losing to New Zealand by four points and Australia by 43 points on back-to-back road games. Gilas is seventh in

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Mike Phillips signs two-year deal with Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan

CJ Marquez — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:53:57 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Mike Phillips has signed a two-year contract with the Kyoto Hannaryz in the Japan B.League, the team announced on Tuesday, July 21. “I’m truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the Kyoto Hannaryz organization and the B.LEAGUE,” Phillips said in a statement. The 24-year-old is the third Filipino cager

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John Amores gets another shot in PBA after signing with Titan Ultra

CJ Marquez — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:33:02 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – John Amores is getting a second chance in the PBA after signing with the Titan Ultra Giant Risers ahead of the start of the Season 50 Governors’ Cup, the team announced on Wednesday, July 8. The controversial cager’s return to the PBA hardcourt comes less than two years after his professional

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Gilas falls short as New Zealand survives in 2OT thriller

CJ Marquez — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:27:37 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas squandered a four-point edge in the crucial stretch as it absorbed a heartbreaking 106-102 double overtime loss to host New Zealand in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers on Friday, July 3, at the Spark Arena in Auckland. Sam Mennenga made two straight

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Alex Eala gets breakthrough Wimbledon victory with rout of Renata Zarazua

CJ Marquez — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:07:31 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Alex Eala showcased her dominant form in a straight set win over Renata Zarazua of Mexico, 6-1, 6-2, to reach the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 1 (Philippine time). Seeded in a major for the first time in her career, the 21-year-old Eala took care of business from start

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EJ Obiena soars to first outdoor season gold in Poland

CJ Marquez — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:06:45 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – EJ Obiena won his first gold medal of the 2026 outdoor season after ruling the Czeslaw Cybulski Memorial in Poznan, Poland on Monday, June 29. The two-time Filipino Olympian cleared 5.72 meters on his second attempt to secure the title. He tried to go for a season-best 5.82 meters, but fell

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Jimmy Alapag back in the PBA as new NLEX head coach

CJ Marquez — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:09 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Jimmy Alapag is making a comeback in the PBA as the new NLEX Road Warriors head coach. The team made the announcement on its social media pages on Monday, June 29. “As we prepare for the upcoming conference, the NLEX management believes this is the right time to introduce renewed leadership

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DILG seeks hazing raps vs. Baldwin, 10 others over Baterbonia, Adili deaths

CJ Marquez — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:21:42 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), has recommended the filing of hazing charges against former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin and 10 others in connection with the deaths of student athletes Rene Baterbonia and

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UAAP bans Ateneo coaching staff involved in Aurora tragedy

CJ Marquez — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:23:03 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has banned the coaching staff of Ateneo de Manila University present during the drowning of two athletes in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8 pending the investigations. The UAAP Board of Trustees made the decision on Friday, June 19, based on the recommendation of

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