Chooks-to-Go 3x3 bubble tourney ready to fire off
Seven teams headed by title favorite Family’s Brand Sardines-Zamboanga City Chooks have already entered the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna where the Chooks-to-Go 3x3 Pilipinas League President Cup will unfold starting next week......»»
Chooks 3x3 goes pro; set to start new season inside bubble
The new season of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 will be its first as a professional league. Last Tuesday, the Philippines' pioneering 3x3 league was granted professional status by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB). "In the board meeting of GAB, we have received and accepted the request of Chooks 3x3 to turn professional," chairman Abraham Mitra said in the online press conference announcing the development on Wednesday. This means that Chooks 3x3 has given yet another reason for basketball players to consider a route running parallel to traditional 5-on-5. "This will provide our players the opportunity to explore possibilities of a professional career in 3x3. I really believe that we Filipinos have a very strong chance at excelling in this sport," league commissioner Eric Altamirano said. The development is nothing but welcome for Chooks 3x3 league officials, especially owner and founder Ronald Mascarinas who has long stood behind the upstart sport. "This will help strengthen our drive in becoming a dominant force in 3x3 all over the world," Altamirano said. At present, the Philippines has risen to 22nd in the world and fourth in Asia in the FIBA rankings, with much thanks to Chooks 3x3's first two seasons as well as Chooks-to-Go's support of Philippine teams playing in international tournaments. Altamirano has no doubt that would only continue now that the league will operate as a professional entity come its new season penciled in for September to February. For that, Chooks 3x3 would be borrowing the NBA's bubble concept - holding all its games and practices in a facility in Calamba, Laguna. There, the league would take all the necessary steps for its players, staff, and everybody else involved to be safe and secure. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»
Chooks-to-Go eyes 3x3 hoops bubble
“The target is September and we will hold our games inside “Inspire” Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna,” said league commissioner Eric Altamirano on Saturday. “Right now, if the IATF will give us a go-signal, we will start with individual practices only.”.....»»
Quizon second in Hanoi Grandmaster tourney
Olympiad-bound International Master Daniel Quizon continued his strong showing as he finished second in the second group of the two-bracket Hanoi Grandmaster Closed Tournament in Vietnam recently......»»
‘Senate rules on Cha-cha on the right track’
The Senate rules on amending the 1987 Constitution are “on the right track” and ready even before the sub-committee wraps up its discourse on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 pushing Charter change, a senator said......»»
How ready is Cebu City to address the effects of El Niño?
How ready is Cebu City to address the effects of El Niño?.....»»
Whole-of-government approach to protect Mt. Apo from destructive fires
COLLABORATIVE efforts from local government units, national government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders are put in place to protect Mt. Apo against fire amid El Niño......»»
Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month
Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month.....»»
Go extends aid to Muntinlupa fire victims
In observance of Fire Prevention Month, Sen. Bong Go and his Malasakit Team distributed aid on March 21 to almost 1,000 families in Alabang, Muntinlupa who were affected by a recent fire......»»
Paolo patuloy na binabarag ng bashers pero puring-puri ng mga ka-‘Bubble’
KUNG puro kanegahan at pang-ookray ang ginagawa ng mga bashers kay Paolo Contis, puring-puri naman siya ng kanyang mga katrabaho. Walang masasabing masama sa Kapuso actor-TV host ang mga kasamahan niya sa longest-running gag show sa bansa, ang “Bubble Gang“. Ayon sa komedyanang si Chariz Solomon, grabe ang dedication at pagpapahalaga ni Paolo sa kanyang.....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Maribeth Mall Ababon, 35, woman firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Womanhood does not set a boundary on what you can do to be of service to society. Over the years, this sentence has been proven to be true as women have found their place in various industries, especially those known to be historically dominated by men. Among these is the fire.....»»
Cops on heightened alert, NLEX ready for Lenten break
Police units across the country are on heightened alert starting tomorrow, as part of security preparations for the safety of the public during the Holy Week break......»»
USC NABC Finals unwraps on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited finals of the “The Last Dance” North Alumni Basketball Club (NABC) Congressman Bingo Bagtik Matugas Cup of the University of San Carlos (USC) will fire off this weekend at the USC North Campus gymnasium. Four of NABC’s divisions will clash in the finals to determine the champions for this.....»»
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town.....»»
600 families homeless in Tondo fire
A fire broke out at a neighborhood composed mostly of shanties in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, leaving at least 600 families homeless......»»
Gidaro sa fire truck nga walay driver, 1 patay
Gidaro sa fire truck nga walay driver, 1 patay.....»»
Lovi Poe joins Prison Break director s upcoming Hollywood film
Actress Lovi Poe has joined the cast of an upcoming Hollywood movie with Canadian actor Adam Beach about Native American fire captain Paul Fullerton......»»
Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims
Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims.....»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
Wish ni Boy…makabalik sa Bubble Gang, game uling lumaban sa Family Feud
SA muli niyang pagpirma ng kontrata sa GMA 7, inamin ng premyadong TV host na si Boy Abunda na gusto niya uling mag-guest sa “Bubble Gang.” Yan ang inamin ni Tito Boy matapos ang kanyang contract signing sa Kapuso Neywork nitong nagdaang Lunes, February 12. Present sa naturang event sina GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe.....»»