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Cone rules out Monday-only practice
Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday the option of scheduling Monday-only practice during the PBA Philippine Cup to prepare for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in July isn’t workable and he’ll manage with what time is available after the conference ends......»»
Instead of breaking pencils to ward off bad luck, MSU-GenSan examinees donate them to IP school
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – The usual breaking of pencils after an examination did not happen to about a thousand examinees who took the recent qualifying examinations at the Mindanao State University (MSU) here. The traditional pencil-breaking practice was meant to ward off bad spells and bring good prospects to examinees, Mherzel […].....»»
Introducing the new Gilas
After demolishing Hong Kong by 30 and Chinese-Taipei by 53 in the FIBA Asia Cup first qualifying window, Gilas proved it has the potential to go far in international play with the right system, right players and right coach......»»
Quiban fights back, pulls within 3 after 70
Justin Quiban blew an early two-under card with a spate of bogeys but birdied two of the last seven holes to salvage a 70 and remain at joint fifth in the third round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage......»»
Quiban 3 shots off pace Asian Tour qualifying tilt
Justin Quiban flourished coming off a rigorous training during the break but floundered at the finish to card a three-under 69 and fall by three strokes behind Aussie Nick Voke and J.H. Wang from Korea after 18 holes......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, March 18
MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning. Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning. (Russia-Presidential Election) - - -.....»»
Eala loses to Russian, exits W50 Trnava tilt
Alex Eala’s journey in the W50 Trnava in Slovakia came to a screeching halt after suffering a tough three-set loss against Russia’s Anastasiia Gureva, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3), Friday night (Manila time)......»»
Putin flies on nuclear-capable bomber as Ukraine receives military support
President Joe Biden made headlines once again after referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “crazy SOB” during a fundraiser in San Francisco. This.....»»
Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban
The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday. "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»
Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead, says prison service
(1st UPDATE) The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District says Alexei Navalny 'felt unwell' after a walk on Friday, and 'almost immediately lost consciousness'.....»»
Eala loses to Russian foe in W50 Indore semis
Alex Eala bowed out of the semifinals of W50 Indore in India after falling in three sets against Russia’s Polina Kudermetova, 4-6, 7-6(5), 2-6, Saturday......»»
Germany mulling sale of stake in top gas importer - Bloomberg
Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's main gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis of 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar wi.....»»
Germany mulling stake sale in major gas importer - Bloomberg
Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's major gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis in 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar w.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 21
KABUL -- Four people onboard a Russian plane that crashed in Afghanistan's airspace on Saturday were found injured on Sunday, local officials said. (Afghanistan-Plane Crash) - - - - JAKARTA -- At least two people died and 16 others were injured after the bus they were on rolled five meters down a highway in Central Java on Sunday, according to local police. The crash took place in Pemalang Regency.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 21
KABUL -- Four people onboard a Russian plane that crashed in Afghanistan's airspace on Saturday were found injured on Sunday, local officials said. (Afghanistan-Plane Crash) - - - - JAKARTA -- At least two people died and 16 others were injured after the bus they were on rolled five meters down a highway in Central Java on Sunday, according to local police. The crash took place in Pemalang Regency.....»»
Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier
Shinichi Suzuki and Anya Cedo topped the premier 15-18 bracket in the recent qualifying tourney for the IMG Junior World Golf Championships set July 6-13 in various venues in San Diego, California......»»
NGAP holds qualifiers for Junior World Golf
The local qualifying for the IMG Academy Junior World Championships will soon enter a new chapter with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) set to play a major role in the selection process of the country’s representatives......»»
UC prepares hero’s welcome for Ando, Ceniza
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) will roll its red carpet for two of its finest weightlifters – Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza – who are expected to return home on April 15. Ando and Ceniza etched a historic feat for Cebu by qualifying in the Paris Olympics this coming July. .....»»
One more for Gilas pool
Gilas coach Tim Cone has added two players to the Gilas pool from which to choose who will suit up for the country in the coming international competitions starting with the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia on July 2-7. Cone initially named 12 to the pool but later decided to expand the list to 14 to cover for injuries or other reasons that may make some players unavailable......»»
Hidilyn in final push for Paris
Hidilyn Diaz has a chance to become only the second athlete from the Philippines to participate in five Olympics but it will take a major lift to clinch a ticket to Paris in the final qualifying event at the World Cup in Phuket on March 31-April 11......»»