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Negrito, Creamline stake unbeaten card vs PLDT
Everyone knew when setter par excellence Jia de Guzman left for Japan, successor Kyle Negrito would have in her hands the fate of Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference......»»
Andrada powers Lions to pivotal win over Blazers
Yukien Andrada waxed hot and led the San Beda Red Lions to a crucial win over the Benilde Blazers, 65-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday afternoon at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City......»»
Lions, Blazers rev up hopes
San Beda and St. Benilde pulled off a pair of lopsided victories at the Filoil EcoOil Arena yesterday to go into the second round of the NCAA Season 99 eliminations with high hopes of going all the way......»»
Blazers unseat Knights; Lions scare off Generals
The Benilde Blazers demolished the Letran Knights in a rematch of last year's finals, 68-55, Sunday afternoon at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City......»»
Pirates hang on vs Lions to stay unbeaten
Enoch Valdez prevented a late collapse by the Lyceum Pirates against the San Beda Red Lions to remain flawless in the NCAA Season 99, 67-62, Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City......»»
SPNEC slates 3,500-MW N. Ecija solar expansion
SP New Energy Corporation, or SPNEC, will start the construction of its over 3500-megawatt or MW solar expansion in Nueva Ecija within the year. In an interview with reporters on Thursday, Solar Philippines founder Leandro Leviste said SPNEC will fully control the project — planned to be one of the world’s largest solar power plants. “We have ongoing discussions on shareholding arrangements in certain of our projects, to find solutions that will benefit all parties. Our job is to turn hectares into megawatts,” Leviste said. Controlling stake “Out of deference for these discussions and respect to our partners, we will not yet elaborate, other than to say that we believe that it is in SPNEC’s interest to invest in projects where it has a controlling stake and that SPNEC is best served by allocating its capital to projects where this is the case,” he added. The project, estimated to be almost triple the size of Ilijan Power Plant, currently the country’s largest plant, will be partly funded by the P2-billion investment from its newest partner, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation. Project completion by 2026 Leviste noted that the company targets to deliver and complete the project by 2026. SPNEC’s Nueva Ecija expansion project comprises over 3,000 hectares acquired or being acquired in the same general area as the company’s first Nueva Ecija solar farm — covering an area of over 350 hectares. It would bring the group’s total land in the area secured to over 3,500 hectares. With a total planned 4 gigawatts or GW of solar farm developments, the company’s combined developments in the Nueva Ecija area would surpass the capacity of India’s Bhadla Solar Farm, currently the world’s largest farm at over 2.2 GW. Likewise, it will surpass the capacity of the total grid-connected solar operating in the country as of the end of 2022 at over 1.4 GW. The post SPNEC slates 3,500-MW N. Ecija solar expansion appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NU, UST try to boost twice-to-beat chances
Defending champion National University and University of Santo Tomas would rather downplay the angle of a hyped-up rivalry and just focus on what’s at stake when they cross paths once again in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Sharing the second spot with identical 9-3 win-loss records, both Final Four-bound squads have an opportunity to better their chances of claiming the last twice-to-beat advantage with a victory in their scheduled 11 a.m. battle. The Tigresses are on a four-game roll after five outings in the second round and are looking to take advantage of their momentum to complete an elimination head-to-head sweep of the Lady Bulldogs. UST was the last team to complete the Final Four cast after eliminating Far Eastern University from contention to join league-leading twice-to-beat De La Salle University and Adamson University in the next round. The Tigresses snapped NU’s 20-game winning streak that spanned three years in their first meeting in a thrilling come-from-behind fashion, 25-23, 27-25, 17-25, 22-25, 15-11, last 4 March. Head coach Kungfu Reyes knows that the Lady Bulldogs are out to exact revenge against them but he doesn’t want his players to get too emotional and lose focus. “We want to play volleyball and not play for the occasion. We can’t let the hype (of the game) get into our heads, otherwise, we’ll be overwhelmed,” Reyes said. “We must remain on target, on the dot, because NU surely will be.” Top Most Valuable Player contender Eya Laure, who dropped 28 points against FEU, Imee Hernandez, Regina Jurado and Milena Alessandrini will again be at the center of the Tigresses march to replicate their first round win over the Lady Bulldogs. But NU is far from the shaky team it once was. The Lady Bulldogs have also piled up four consecutive victories after their back-to-back losses at the hands of the Lady Spikers to end the first round and at the start of the second. NU has not dropped a set since then. Reigning MVP and last year’s Rookie of the Year Bella Belen acknowledges that the Lady Bulldogs are eager for payback but they need to keep their emotions in check. “We are really eager to get back at UST because they defeated us in the last round. But we need to be composed,” Belen, who had 21 points in a sweep of winless University of the East last Saturday, said. “We have to be relaxed. If we get overeager we risk committing errors.” Helping out Belen are Alyssa Solomon, Ces Robles, Vange Alinsug, setter Lams Lamina and libero Jen Nierva. Meanwhile, the sliding University of the Philippines and UE clash at 3 p.m. The Fighting Maroons are on a nine-game losing skid for a 1-11 card while the Lady Warriors try to barge into the win column after failing in their first 12 attempts. In men’s play, unbeaten NU (12-0) seeks to move closer to an outright Finals seat in a showdown against UST (10-2) at 9 a.m. while UE (4-8) looks to remain in contention for a semis seat when it clashes against UP (1-11) at 5 p.m. The post NU, UST try to boost twice-to-beat chances appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cargo Movers, Crossovers eye share of PVL lead
The Cargo Movers and the Crossovers, who are both unbeaten in two starts, collide at 4 p.m. with the winner zooming back to No. 1 alongside the Cool Smashers on identical 3-0 slates......»»
Dave Apolinario plunges back into action
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) world flyweight champion Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will end a seven-month hiatus with a fitting tune-up bout on February 11, 2023, in General Santos City. The 23-year-old hard-hitting Apolinario, one of Sanman Boxing Gym’s banner boxers, will put his unbeaten record at stake against Indonesian journeyman Frengky Rohi in […] The post Dave Apolinario plunges back into action appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lions stay right behind Knights, Blazers
James Kwekuteye came through with a clutch performance that made up for his lethargic efforts the past couple of games as San Beda flattened Arellano University, 76-63, yesterday to stay at No. 3 in NCAA Season 98 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»
Chery Tiggo, Creamline stake perfect records
Chery Tiggo and Creamline hope to keep their unbeaten streaks going as they face United Auctioneers-Army and Akari, respectively, Thursday in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»
TNT, Phoenix stake clean slate
By JONAS TERRADO Games Monday (AUF Gym powered by Smart 5G) 4 p.m. – TNT vs Phoenix 6:45 p.m. – Terrafirma vs San Miguel TNT and Phoenix Super LPG collide in a battle of two unbeaten teams while defending champion San Miguel Beer tries to snap a two-game slide Monday in the PBA Philippine Cup […].....»»
2020 king of recruiting crown remains on UP’s head
Who was our King of Recruiting in 2018? Find out here. Who was our King of Recruiting in 2019? Find out here. --- From 2007 to 2015, the University of the Philippines only had 13 wins to show in 126 games total. That time is self-deprecatingly called in Diliman as the dark days. Due to that disappointing standing, the Fighting Maroons had the toughest time bringing in recruits. And due to that lack of pieces to the puzzles, they lost even more. Safe to say, State U was stuck in a vicious cycle in the dark days. That’s not to say they didn’t have blue-chip recruits back then as in their time, all of Woody Co, Mark Juruena, Mike Gamboa, Kyles Lao, Jett Manuel, and Mikee Reyes were among the best high school players. Only, a blue-chip recruit or two does not make a team. Fast forward to now and oh, how things have changed. Last year, UP was hailed as ABS-CBN’s King of Recruiting alongside University of the East. “On the strength of the transfers of Kobe Paras and Ricci Rivero, the Fighting Maroons… are worthy of the title,” it said then. And the season before that, the maroon and green was also up there with the best of them in terms of recruitment, having brought in the likes of eventual Season MVP Bright Akhuetie, Will Gozum, and Jaydee Tungcab. Indeed, there was nowhere to go but up. That has only continued this year as UP has left no doubt that it is now a force to reckon with in terms of recruitment. Early on, they already had a solid haul in Joel Cagulangan, once the best point guard in high school, and tireless workhorse Malick Diouf. And then, the shock of shocks. As it turned out, Nazareth School of National University stalwarts Carl Tamayo and Gerry Abadiano were going to be Fighting Maroons. Meaning, for the first time in recent history, the most promising prospect coming out of high school is headed to Diliman. Not only that, State U also answered its biggest question heading into next season – the question at point guard, filling in for Jun Manzo. But as it turned out, they weren’t done just yet - no, our friends, they weren’t done just yet. Tamayo and Abadiano’s departure from National U was shocking, without a doubt, but CJ Cansino’s exit from University of Sto. Tomas was even more so. Cansino, against his will, decided to move on from his alma mater since 2015 due to personal reasons. Fortunately for him, he landed on his feet. Now, the Fighting Maroons have ready-made replacement for Rivero as well as a leader in the shades of Paul Desiderio for UAAP 84. And that, our friends, is why we have no choice but to put the 2020 King of Recruiting crown on UP’s head once more. Tamayo and Abadiano are the bluest of blue-chip recruits this year and Cagulangan, Cansino, and Diouf are among the most talented transferees, but also joining them in the maroon and green will be scoring machine RC Calimag from La Salle Green Hills, burly big Miguel Tan from Xavier High School, Filipino-American playmaker Sam Dowd, Filipino-Australian tower Ethan Kirkness, physical forward Jancork Cabahug from University of Visayas, and versatile wing CJ Catapusan from Adamson University. The former Bullpups are guaranteed ato be contributors even as rookies while Calimag, Tan, and Dowd are going to shore up a bench that had just lost Gomez de Liano brothers Javi and Juan. Of course, Diouf, Kirkness, Cansino, Cabahug, and Cagulangan are still serving residency, but when they will be eligible, they will get a shot at a squad that will look brand new. All of Bright Akhuetie, J-Boy Gob, David Murrell, Noah Webb, and Rivero are graduating players while Paras is only guaranteed to play one more year. That means that after Season 83, the Fighting Maroons may very well have to fill six spots. That means that UP is not only beefing up for UAAP 83, it is also securing its future. If not for the shock of shocks, though, the crown would have been claimed by De La Salle University which sent a statement that it is back and better than ever. Justine Baltazar and Aljun Melecio may be playing their fifth and final years in college, but the green and white’s future has only brightened following this prolonged preseason. First and foremost, Kevin Quiambao, the third leg in that National U tripod of talent out of high school, has the capability and confidence to follow in the footsteps of Baltazar. Hopefully, he will be eligible for Season 83, but if not, what’s certain is he will be playing in UAAP 84. Alongside him as pieces for the future are super scorers CJ Austria and Emman Galman, all-around swingman Joshua Ramirez, and Filipino-Americans Jeromy Hughes, Kameron Vales, and Philips bros. Benjamin and Michael. Among all those, Jonnel Policarpio, likened to a young Arwind Santos, has the highest upside, but the Fil-Ams have much potential as well. And don’t forget that Evan Nelle, the primetime playmaker from San Beda University, is just getting primed and prepped to take the reins when Melecio leaves. Of course, the caveat here is that we are all in uncharted territory due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis. And in that light, the next season of the UAAP remains far away and a lot could still happen until then. While majority of the local blue-chip recruits have already committed, talents from abroad and transferees from other schools could still come and change the game. With that being said, there remains no doubt that UP and La Salle have made the biggest noise in the offseason. However, it’s not actually the Fighting Maroons or the Green Archers who got the lion’s share of the best graduating players in the 2020 NBTC 24. Yes, that honor belongs to Lyceum of the Philippines University which is finally reaping the rewards of its rising Jrs. program with NCAA 95 Jrs. MVP John Barba and Batang Gilas playmaker Mac Guadana being promoted as full-fledged Pirates. Guadana could do it all and looks like the next great guard in the Grand Old League while fearless slasher is Barba is a perfect complement to him. Add another fiery guard in John Bravo and sweet-shooting big man Carlo Abadeza and LPU has restocked its coffers after losing Marcelino twins Jaycee and Jayvee and Cameroonian powerhouse Mike Nzeusseu. In all though, the 2020 NBTC 24 was dominated by UP… and San Beda. Of the annual rankings’ 15 graduating players, four would be Fighting Maroons and another four would be Red Lions. Yes, San Beda’s grassroots program is back on track with its Jrs. championship core all remaining in red and white. Rhayyan Amsali, ranked no. 1 in the 2020 NBTC 24, is the most college-ready high school player while Justine Sanchez is a long-limbed forward who could turn out to be the next Calvin Oftana, you know, the NCAA 95 MVP. Yukien Andrada, meanwhile, is only continuing to develop his two-way game and Tony Ynot is a 3-and-D weapon who had even left an impression on Jalen Green. And hey, as somebody said, don’t sleep on the UAAP’s three-time defending champions. Ateneo may already be missing Isaac Go, Thirdy Ravena, Adrian Wong, and Nieto twins Mike and Matt and they may not be making noise as of late, but they are still welcoming Dave Ildefonso and Dwight Ramos with open arms. Ildefonso will only be good to go come UAAP 84, but Ramos is already being seen by head coach Tab Baldwin as a difference-maker for the Blue Eagles in Season 83. Eli, Dwight’s younger brother, is also in the mix to backstop SJ Belangel and Tyler Tio. Note also that former blue-chip recruit Inand Fornilos may very well finally get his shot while both Jolo Mendoza and Raffy Verano are also back. Ateneo’s foe in the Finals last year also reloaded quite a bit as for the third year in a row, UST will be sending the Tiger Cubs’ best player to the Srs. squad. Following in the footsteps of Cansino and Mark Nonoy, post player Bismarck Lina will be a Growling Tiger next season. Alongside him to fortify the frontcourt are Christian Manaytay, Bryan Samudio, and Bryan Santos while bolstering the backcourt are Joshua Fontanilla and Paul Manalang. Speaking of fortifying the frontcourt, Far Eastern University is the team that got the biggest boost in terms of size. With 6-foot-7 Nigerian Emman Ojoula’s residency over and done with, the go-go guards of the Tamaraws have yet another weapon to burn opponents with. CESAFI MVP Kevin Guibao and transferee Simone Sandagon are no slouches either while Cholo Anonuevo has a roster spot waiting for him if and when he decides to come home after trying his luck in the US. RJ Abarrientos no longer appears here as he was already in FEU’s list last year. These are the new faces to see for the other teams: CSB Blazers LETRAN Knights JRU Heavy Bombers MAPUA Cardinals ADAMSON Soaring Falcons UE Red Warriors --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»
Blazers close in on NCAA lawn tennis sweep
College of St. Benilde moved on the verge of an NCAA Season 99 lawn tennis sweep after recently seizing the first round pennants of both the men’s and women’s divisions at the PCA courts in Paco, Manila......»»
Lions off to rousing D-League start
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda obliterated Go Torakku-St. Clare, 92-59 victory in a roaring start to its revenge bid in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»
MPTC to sell stake in Vietnam firm
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) will sell its Vietnam operations for at least P4 billion to simplify its business structure in preparation for the possible merger with the toll road operations of San Miguel Corp. (SMC)......»»
Southwoods Invitational to stake cars for aces
Two brand new cars, an Alaska cruise for two, and an array of premium prizes will be up for grabs as hole-in-one prizes in the Southwoods Invitational, which fires off Wednesda, March 13, at the Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite......»»
Golden Tigresses stay perfect
Santo Tomas took down Ateneo, 25-19, 25-16, 25-19, to stretch its unbeaten run and firm up hold of the top spot in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»
Tropang Giga escape previously unbeaten Dyip
The TNT Tropang Giga squeaked past the gritty Terrafirma, 100-97, to deal the Dyip’s first loss in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday afternoon at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»
Green Archers, Red Lions tagged as favorites in Aspirants’ Cup
Back-to-back reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle and runner-up Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda headline the cast as the PBA Developmental League ushers in its 2024 calendar with the Aspirants’ Cup on March 14 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»