MANILA, Philippines—Mark Gojo Cruz is still getting used to playing his new role for Perpetual Help. But if the Altas’ most recent outing was any indication, he seemed to be getting the hang of it. Behind Gojo Cruz, the Altas kept their record clean with a 72-67 win over the Arellano Chiefs on Saturday at
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PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi wants to be traded from Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines–Maverick Ahanmisi has asked to be traded by Barangay Ginebra after three seasons, citing his desire for more playing time. Ahanmisi revealed his intentions through a YouTube vlog posted on Thursday, even showing an online conversation with a certain “Boss,” who is likely San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua. The person on the
NCAA: JRU posts 2nd big win but coach says not so fast
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University coach Nani Epondulan downplayed his team’s early wins over league juggernauts Letran and San Beda in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. The Heavy Bombers, who beat the Knights in their season-opener last week, stunned the Red Lions, 67-66, on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena–a big bounce-back victory after
SM pilots Alfamart franchising to boost MSMEs
MANILA, Philippines — Alfamart Philippines, the minimart chain of the SM group, has recently launched its franchising program. This opens doors for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to grow alongside Alfamart’s nationwide expansion. The pilot began in Laguna with two franchise-owned stores. The first was launched with Leovino C. Datario, a long-time Alfamart landlord, in
Packaging maker fires up factory in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines – SAKO Pilipinas, the local subsidiary of wooden products manufacturer Hong Kong SSG Ltd, has unveiled its new facility in Cavite, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza). Peza said in a statement that the 1,000-square-meter facility located at the Cavite Economic Zone was expected to boost the firm’s expanding operations.
UAAP: No letdown, just poor execution in Ateneo loss, says Baldwin
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin found no excuses for his team’s collapse in the 83-69 loss to University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday. The Blue Eagles saw their four-game winning streak snapped with Baldwin saying his team couldn’t execute a way
UAAP: Frustration builds for Adamson after another late collapse
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—This early in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament, Adamson’s tendency to falter in the clutch has surfaced more times than the Soaring Falcons would like. That flaw showed up again on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena, where the Falcons fell short against National University, 56-54.
UAAP: NU back to winning ways after nail-biter win over Adamson
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—National University avoided a two-game losing streak after rallying past Adamson, 56-54, on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena. Coach Jeff Napa and company bounced back after a 66-59 loss to University of the Philippines last Saturday that ended their
PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss
MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA
UAAP: Do-it-all Shawn Tuano gives Blue Eagles jolt of energy
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—When Ateneo needed a momentum-stopper against a furious La Salle rally, Shawn Tuano rose to the occasion. The Blue Eagles’ 81-74 win over the Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament may look comfortable on paper, but it was anything but. READ: