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Alaska rallies to beat Phoenix, boosts QF bid
By JONAS TERRADO Alaska denied Phoenix Super LPG a second straight win since the reinstatement of Calvin Abueva after coming back to prevail 105-97 Thursday night in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Aces inched their way back from a 14-point […].....»»
Abueva takes on former team as Fuel Masters gun for third straight win vs Aces
All eyes will be on Calvin Abueva as he faces his former team. (PBA Images) Phoenix Super LPG hopes to build on the successful comeback of Calvin Abueva when it battles his former team Alaska on Thursday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. What Abueva has for an encore will be known in the 4 p.m. opener as the Fuel Masters (4-2) go for a third straight victory against the Aces (4-3), who are also riding on an impressive run of three wins in the last four outings. Unbeaten leader TNT looks to shrug off the rust factor as it aims for a sixth win opposite slumping NLEX (1-5) at 6:45 p.m. The Tropang Giga are slated to see action for the first time in eight days after Monday’s game against the NorthPort Batang Pier was postponed as a precautionary measure after facing the Blackwater Elite last week. One of Blackwater’s player is currently under quarantine after he had an initial positive result for COVID-19. He has since been declared negative in the succeeding antigen and RT-PCR tests. Abueva played as if he was not out of action for 16 months due to an indefinite suspension, posting 21 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in Phoenix’s 114-110 triumph against NLEX. With Abueva back, many see Phoenix as a team with a legitimate chance of winning the crown, something Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso acknowledges. “We’re in a situation where Phoenix is already playing well, they added Calvin, who would give them an extra spark — extra All-Star. So we’re gonna have our hands full,” said Cariaso as he eyes to keep the same grit that enabled Alaska to buck a 0-2 start. Alaska is coming off a 99-96 victory over Terrafirma last Tuesday......»»
Abueva, Phoenix mapapalaban sa Alaska
PAMPANGA – Mapapalaban ng husto si Calvin Abueva sa pagsabak ngayon araw (Huwebes) ng Phoenix Super LPG kontra sa mabangis na Alaska Aces sa elimination round ng PBA Philippine Cup sa larong gagawin sa Angeles University Gym sa Pampanga. Matapos ang magandang simula sa muling pagbabalik sa liga, ipakikitang muli ni Abueva ang kanyang talent […] The post Abueva, Phoenix mapapalaban sa Alaska appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
PBA: Abueva vows to double his energy once reinstated
Now that his true requirements have been revealed, it could only be a matter of time before Calvin Abueva finally gets reinstated in the PBA. Once he's back, the Beast will be ready to be unleashed anew. [PBA: Abueva needs to complete psychological tests to end suspension] Calvin's now year-long suspension will certainly not affect his intensity. In fact, Abueva vows to actually double his energy. "Hindi the same. Doble pa," Abueva told PBA broadcasters Magoo Marjon and Carlo Pamintuan on their 2OT podcast. "Kaya nga sinasabi ko nga sa inyo, kailangan mag-isip ako ng doble pa sa mga kailangan ko pang gawin," he added. As he tries to get his PBA life back, Abueva is banking on the lessons learned during his suspension to try and stay away from trouble. But Calvin is Calvin and his famous intensity should be a welcome prospect for a Phoenix side that struggled mightily during his absence. "Binigay ko naman yung [100] percent ko na para makita ng mga tao na si Calvin Abueva hindi lumulubog sa mga ganito, sa isang problema lang," he said. "Kumbaga, pursigi talaga, 100 percent na makabalik kasi nasa utak ka na ng tao eh. Hindi na mawawala yan kung anong pinakita mo sa liga. Kay 100 percent tinatry ko best ko para makabalik," Calvin added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Abueva warned of another PBA ban
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on Wednesday said he warned Magnolia Hotshots forward Calvin Abueva of a possible ban if he pulls off another discriminatory antic or gesture......»»
Abueva fined P.1 M for mocking SMB coach
The PBA slapped Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva with a hefty fine of P100,000 for making a gesture mocking San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent in Sunday’s Game 2......»»
Abueva fined P100k for Gallent mockery
The PBA slapped Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva with a hefty fine of P100,000 for making a gesture mocking San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals last Sunday......»»
Longtime teammates Sangalang, Abueva eye precious PBA title together with Magnolia
Ian Sangalang and Calvin Abueva have won championships together in the past......»»
Leader of the pack
Magnolia is the only team left standing without a loss in the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup and Calvin Abueva, known as the ultimate game changer, hasn’t even played for the Chicken Timplados Hotshots......»»
Magnolia s Abueva sidelined after hemorrhoids surgery
Magnolia forward Calvin Abueva is expected to sit out for weeks as he recovers from a hemorrhoids operation, and in the process miss the early goings of the PBA Season 48......»»
Netherlands eyes anew naval defense industry cooperation with Phl
The Department of National Defense on Thursday said the Netherlands has reiterated its proposal to establish naval defense industry cooperation with the Philippines. This came after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with the Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines, Marielle Geraedts, earlier this week at the DND headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said Teodoro and Geraedts’ meeting serves as a “way to advance overall bilateral cooperation” between the Philippines and the Netherlands with the European Union in terms of defense and security. “Secretary Teodoro proposed greenfield opportunities in various industries, particularly in defense and security, with the Netherlands and the EU,” he added. Geraedts noted the Philippines' adoption of the National Security Policy 2023-2028. Hence, he reiterated the proposal of establishing naval defense industry cooperation with the Philippines to further improve the “strategic and economic advantages in the long term.” According to Andolong, Teodoro has agreed to the Dutch ambassador’s proposal. For his part, Teodoro proposed to develop broader defense cooperation between the Philippines and the Netherlands, “taking into consideration the importance of other areas such as cyber and artificial intelligence, as well as the Netherlands’ potential to become a partner in these areas.” During his discussion with the Dutch ambassador, Teodoro shared about the country’s recalibration of its defense strategy, including the shift of the internal operations to territorial and external defense. Andolong added that Teodoro underscored “the development of a credible defense posture that will effectively protect Philippine interests in the country’s exclusive economic zone.” The post Netherlands eyes anew naval defense industry cooperation with Phl appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cone not giving up on Abueva and co. s Asiad status for Gilas
Two days before Gilas Pilipinas flies to China, the status of Terrence Romeo, Calvin Abueva, Jason Perkins, Mo Tautuaa and Stanley Pringle for the Asian Games is still up in the air, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said......»»
POC to insist on Abueva, Romeo, Tautuaa, Perkins for Gilas in Asiad
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino vowed to continue fighting for the inclusion of Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Mo Tautuaa and Jason Perkins on the men’s 5x5 basketball team for the 19th Asian Games......»»
Working on it : Abueva, Perkins uncertain for Gilas in Asiad, says Cone
Nothing is certain yet regarding the inclusion of Calvin Abueva and Jason Perkins in the final 12 of Gilas Pilipinas in the Asian Games, national team head coach Tim Cone said......»»
Our team
The 19th Asian Games have yet to start, but Gilas Pilipinas is already winning the hearts and minds of Filipinos. Gilas coach Tim Cone swept local fans off their feet when he allowed them to watch their joint training session with the Gilas Women team last Thursday at the PhilSports Arena. After their workout, San Miguel Corporation director Alfrancis Chua gave the fans five minutes to have their pictures taken with their basketball idols. But when Cone approached Chua, he suddenly changed his mind and increased the allotted time to 15 minutes. Seeing Gilas — a collection of the country’s most popular and wealthiest athletes — go out of their way to mingle with fans is truly heartwarming. And it won’t be the last time they will see their basketball heroes as Cone has invited them anew to watch their friendly match against Changwon LG Sakers on Friday. But just a few weeks ago, this beautiful bond between Gilas and their fans was unthinkable. Gilas struggled to gain public support during the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. At the same time, their head coach, Chot Reyes, was being bashed and heckled mercilessly due to their forgettable performance. Fans questioned Reyes’s integrity as a coach, especially when he benched Kai Sotto in their first game against the Dominican Republic. He was also criticized for relying too much on National Basketball Association star Jordan Clarkson, raising speculations that he was unprepared for the world’s biggest and most prestigious basketball event. The fans inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum made their presence felt. They booed Reyes during the player introductions against Italy, prompting some of his players, like Kiefer Ravena, Rhenz Abando and Clarkson, to rush to his defense. Even Reyes’s outfit didn’t escape the eyes of the public. Social media exploded with insults, adverse reactions, and comments after Reyes flaunted an ultra-expensive Thom Browne suit during their game against Angola. The money he spent, reportedly around P200,000, wasn’t worth it as Gilas suffered a 70-80 loss to the Angolans, dealing a major blow to their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. But his manner of coaching and posh outfit were not the only reasons Reyes struggled to deodorize his public image. When Gilas was preparing for the World Cup, Reyes shut the doors of their practice facility to fans and sportswriters. Instead of making the team available, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas assigned a media liaison who disseminated information and narrated what was happening through short videos and photos regularly posted on social media. That was the practice when Gilas trained at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, as well as when they were in Estonia and Lithuania. Gilas also played friendly matches against Ivory Coast, Mexico, and Montenegro at the PhilSports Arena with no one but a very few team staffers and federation officials in attendance. With the friendly matches being inaccessible, sportswriters had to resort to checking the social media pages of Gilas’s opponents and the SBP to get information and avoid the wrath of their editors. They jokingly called it “socmed journalism.” That’s why the appointment of Cone as Gilas’ head coach is a breath of fresh air. The 65-year-old Cone may be an American, but he knows the importance of gaining public approval. In fact, he started his career as a villain in the eyes of the masses after engaging with the charismatic Robert Jaworski in numerous coaching battles. But he let his coaching do the talking as he led Alaska to a grand slam in 1996 before winning another triple crown with San Mig Coffee in 2014. At Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, the most popular professional team in the country, Cone further cemented his reputation as a well-loved, well-respected coach when he turned the likes of LA Tenorio, Japeth Aguilar, Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee into fan favorites. Now, Cone is at the helm of Gilas Pilipinas, armed with a mission of not only winning an Asian Games medal but also bringing the national players closer to the public. It’s a tough order. But Cone is carrying it out to perfection. The post Our team appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Fueled by energy, commitment
Calvin Abueva dislocated his right thumb during scrimmage, popped it right back and finished the second day of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions for the Hangzhou Asian Games......»»
Abueva shrugs off thumb injury as Gilas energy on full display in practice
Calvin Abueva dislocated his right thumb during scrimmage, popped it back and finished the second day of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions for the Asian Games......»»
Gilas seeks Asiad clearance for Perkins, Abueva
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said the team is hoping that Jason Perkins and Calvin Abueva would be part of the Final 12 for the Asian Games......»»
Wonder women
It’s been a special week for Filipina athletes. The Blu Girls made a strong run in the XVII Women’s Softball World Cup while the Filipinas posted a historic triumph in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oft-ignored in a country that is crazy over basketball, boxing, and volleyball, the Filipina clouters opened their campaign with three straight losses to Canada, Japan and Venezuela before finally winning over New Zealand and Italy to gain a slight chance of barging into the final round. But in a battle of survival, the Blu Girls fell short. The scores were tied at 5 in the fourth inning when Italy surged again by sending Alessandra Rotondo home. The Blu Girls tried to launch a final attempt to retake the lead but Cristy Joy Roa was struck out by the airtight Italian defense. The Blu Girls missed a chance to vie in the finals next year as they ended their campaign in fourth place with a 2-4 win-loss card. Still, it was a solid performance considering the high level of competition at this prestigious event held at the Campo Comunale da Softball in Castions di Strada, Italy. Around 18,000 kilometers from Italy, the Filipinas were making the country proud in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sarina Bolden, a 27-year-old daughter of an American father and a Filipino mother from California, soared high to connect a header right into the heart of the Kiwi defense that served as the country’s first-ever goal in the World Cup. Then, another Filipino-American in Olivia McDaniel repeatedly extinguished numerous Kiwi attacks to preserve the victory that shook the entire football world to its very foundation. Although international media had put an asterisk on the victory for having all but one foreign-born player in the 24-woman roster, the fact remains that they wouldn’t be donning the national colors in the biggest, grandest stage of football in the world if they were not emotionally attached to their homeland. Bolden put it nicely. Being part of the Filipinas is their only way to reconnect with their roots. It is their way to pay homage to their Filipino ancestors who molded them into what they are right now. The success of the women should serve as a challenge to the men. Gilas Pilipinas is also competing in a world-class event — the FIBA Basketball World Cup. But it is facing the huge challenge of forming a solid team with barely a month before the prestigious 32-nation event kicks off on 25 August. Injuries have hampered the formation of the Gilas squad. Gilas coach Chot Reyes had yet to set up the team when Carl Tamayo withdrew, saying that he needed to rest following a grueling campaign in Japan. Then, the injury bug hounded the team with RR Pogoy, Ray Parks and Calvin Oftana all failing to join the first training camp at Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna due to various ailments. Gilas left for Europe with an incomplete roster. But before they could go home, Scottie Thompson crashed with a finger injury, raising fears that he would no longer be available for the biggest basketball showpiece in the world. Worse, Gilas’s biggest marquee players — Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto — have yet to see a single minute of playing time with their Gilas teammates. Clarkson was supposed to arrive six weeks before the World Cup. But his negotiations with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas stalled until he finally agreed to show up on 6 August, barely three weeks before the competition. Sotto, for his part, has a different story. After joining the National Basketball Association Summer League, the 7-foot-3 slotman flew to Manila, not to join Gilas, but to rest and recover from the back injury that he suffered in the United States. It took a week before he finally signed with Gilas, but there’s still no clarity as to when he will formally join the training. As of Saturday, Sotto, idolized by millions of Filipinos for being their brightest hope to represent them in the NBA, has yet to see a single second on the floor with the national team. With the way things are going, it seems that the country’s hosting of the World Cup is a disaster waiting to happen. The best players in the world are all set to compete but the Filipino “superstars” appear to be finding a lot of excuses to shun the huge responsibility of representing the country. Gilas should be inspired by the feats of the Blu Girls and the Filipinas. In a nation where softball and football fans are in the minority, these wonder women overcame great adversities and made great sacrifices just to play their hearts out and bring pride and glory to the country. Never mind if they can’t speak fluent Filipino or are being bashed for being the “Team B” of the United States. The mere fact that they are playing in a world-class event with the Philippine flag on their chests without conditions, without excuses is already a testament to their patriotism and burning desire to make the country proud. Indeed, strong women will always be men’s secret weapons. The post Wonder women appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Clock ticking on Gilas
There’s only almost a month left before the FIBA Basketball World Cup but Gilas Pilipinas has yet to train with a complete roster. Various problems have hounded the national squad. In fact, barely a few days after the announcement of the 21-man pool, rising star Carl Tamayo pulled out, saying that he needed to rest following a grueling campaign in the Japan B League. Injuries further marred the formation of the squad with Roger Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, Ray Parks, and naturalized player Justin Brownlee begging off from the training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna, while AJ Edu showed up hobbling with an ankle sprain that he sustained in a workout in Brisbane. Still, Gilas, with a depleted roster, left for Estonia and Lithuania. Their training went well where they faced top collegiate, national, and club teams from Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Lithuania. But shortly before flying back to Manila, Scottie Thompson, one the team’s most versatile players, crashed with yet another injury as he hurt his finger in the final stretch of the camp. The injury was so severe that it could take six to eight weeks for him to recover, practically reducing him to a mere spectator when the World Cup unwraps on 25 August. Then, shortly after their return from Europe, gunner Jordan Heading also withdrew due to a nagging back injury that needs therapy in the United States. But coach Chot Reyes never lost hope. After all, Kai Sotto had returned to the country following a two-game stint in the National Basketball Association Summer League, while Jordan Clarkson was scheduled to arrive based on his earlier commitment that he will join Gilas training six weeks before the World Cup fires off. But as of last Friday, both Sotto and Clarkson had yet to play a single minute with Gilas Pilipinas as it heads for a crucial four-nation pocket tournament in China next week. Their continuous absence is not only a major concern for Reyes, but also for their teammates, who are obviously getting impatient and demoralized for training with a crippled roster for over a month now. There is no doubt that Sotto and Clarkson are the best Filipino players in the world right now. But Sotto seems too busy chasing his dream of becoming the first Filipino to play in the NBA, while Clarkson just signed a new contract with the Utah Jazz that would make him richer by more than $50 million in the next four years. When Sotto showed up to Gilas training on Thursday, he just talked to Reyes and asked for a few more days of rest as he sustained a back injury in his final game in the Summer League. Meanwhile, Clarkson’s initial agreement with the federation appears to have fizzled out as Gilas Pilipinas team manager Butch Antonio admitted that they were still in the “middle of negotiations,” something that should have been done three or four months ago. Reyes has to make a decision quickly. The World Cup is coming up and time is no longer on his side. He has to devise a backup plan — a Plan B — before the support of this basketball-crazy country for this massive and very expensive mission completely erodes. If he has to drop Sotto and Clarkson from his plan, so be it. The important thing is that he comes up with a solid preparation and a game plan that is built around those who have been training regularly. At this point, what Reyes and Gilas Pilipinas need are not the best dribblers, the best passers, or the best defenders. They don’t even need the tallest or the quickest players. What they need are players who are committed. Players who are willing to play for the flag and put the country ahead of their personal goals and ambitions. Players who are armed with big fighting hearts. The clock is ticking on this Gilas squad. Reyes should grab the ball and deliver the dagger before the time expires. The post Clock ticking on Gilas appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»