Tabique, 2 other Cebuanos to represent PH in Asian weightlifting tilt in Uzbekistan
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Dreams do come true and 19-year-old Cebuano weightlifter John Dexter Tabique is a shining testament to this. Next month, Tabique and two other Cebuano weightlifters will don the country’s tri-colors as they compete in the coveted Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. For Tabique, never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that […] The post Tabique, 2 other Cebuanos to represent PH in Asian weightlifting tilt in Uzbekistan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Go hails Pinoys for SEAG performance
In a display of national pride and admiration, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, lauded all Filipino athletes for their outstanding performances in the recently-concluded Southeast Asian SEA Games in Cambodia. In an ambush interview after his visit to Santa Praxedes, Cagayan on Thursday, 18 May, Go highlighted that after bagging 58 gold medals, the Filipinos’ success is a testament to the indomitable spirit and determination of the Philippine sporting community. As an avid sports fan, Go extended his warm congratulations to the national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, for their exceptional 80-69 victory against Cambodia to reclaim their SEA Games gold. Last 12 to 13 May, Go personally visited Cambodia and showed his support for the Filipino athletes competing in the SEA Games, together with his colleagues Senate President Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino, among other officials. In total, the Philippines bagged 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals. Considering the significance of the SEA Games as a platform for fostering unity, camaraderie, and friendly competition among nations, Go then highlighted the importance of supporting and nurturing the growth of sports at the grassroots level, ensuring that Filipino youth have ample opportunities to pursue their sporting dreams. Last Tuesday, Go visited Lapu-Lapu City, to hand out assistance to struggling Cebuanos, including members of the youth sector and a fire-hit household. Held in the mayor’s conference room at the Lapu-Lapu City Hall, Go’s team distributed snacks, masks, vitamins, and shirts to a total of 20 residents. In addition, a fire-hit family received grocery packs. They also handed out cellular phones, umbrellas, and balls for basketball and volleyball. Go’s office likewise extended aid to the families affected by armed conflict in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur from May 16 to 17. The senator’s outreach team distributed vitamins, masks, snacks, caps and shirts to 1,912 affected residents. They likewise provided cellular phones, shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select individuals. The post Go hails Pinoys for SEAG performance appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebuano triathletes now in Kazakhstan for 2022 Asia Triathlon Championships
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano triathletes Andrew Kim Remolino, Raven Faith Alcoseba, and Karen Andrea Manayon are now in Kazakhstan for the 2022 Asia Triathlon Championships slated September 17 and 18, 2022. The Cebuanos are part of the eight-man Philippine triathlon team sent by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) headed by 31st Southeast Asian Games […] The post Cebuano triathletes now in Kazakhstan for 2022 Asia Triathlon Championships appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PH’s top triathletes including 2 Cebuanos to vie in TriFactor Singapore Series
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Southeast Asia’s best triathletes Nikko Huelgas and Cebu’s Andrew Kim Remolino, and Raven Faith Alcoseba will try to give good accounts of themselves in this Sunday’s TriFactor Singapore Series. Huelgas, a double-gold medalist of the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) men’s triathlon recently topped TriFactor Dong Nai-Vietnam Duathlon last August 14, 2022, […] The post PH’s top triathletes including 2 Cebuanos to vie in TriFactor Singapore Series appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Tabique, 2 other Cebuanos to represent PH in Asian weightlifting tilt in Uzbekistan
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Dreams do come true and 19-year-old Cebuano weightlifter John Dexter Tabique is a shining testament to this. Next month, Tabique and two other Cebuano weightlifters will don the country’s tri-colors as they compete in the coveted Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. For Tabique, never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that […] The post Tabique, 2 other Cebuanos to represent PH in Asian weightlifting tilt in Uzbekistan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DID YOU KNOW? Proud Cebuanos Rondina, Fajardo related by blood
Sisi Rondina is as much a proud Cebuano as she is a proud Thomasian. Before re-energizing University of Sto. Tomas' women's volleyball program as well as their faithful, the diminutive spiker grew up toughened up by her humble beginnings in Compostela. Little did she know that from her small town, she would go on to win four MVPs in beach volleyball, one MVP in indoor volleyball, and a bronze medal for the Philippine national team in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. At the same time, little did she know that she had a distant relative three hours away - a distant relative who was making his own mark in sports. "Malayo po, pero pinsan ko siya," Rondina shared in The Prospects Pod last Friday. "Meron akong pinsan na Rondina then si kuya June Mar, umuuwi doon paminsan." Yes, Sisi Rondina and June Mar Fajardo are cousins - distant cousins, but cousins nonetheless. "Isang beses, sabi ko sa pinsan ko, 'Pinsan niyo ba siya (June Mar)?'" she narrated, through chuckles. "Sabi niya, 'Oo, pinsan natin yan!' Sabi ko, 'Ay, weh?'" The volleyball star and the six-time PBA MVP did not know each other when they were growing up in Cebu and only recently discovered they were related by blood. "Pagtapos nun, nagkita kami sa isang guesting tapos binisaya niya ako. Sabi ko, oo nga, pinsan ko nga siya kasi parang okay naman yung pagpansin niya sa akin," the former said. If that is the case, can you just imagine if 5-foot-6 Sisi got an inch or two from pinsan June Mar's height of 6-foot-11? And still could jump just as high? Imagine that. --- Follow this writer, @riegogogo......»»
Antipolo City throws support on Ajido
The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»
Jollibee invests $28 million in beverage tech firm
Filipino-owned Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is investing $28 million for a 10 percent stake in beverage technology company Botrista Inc. to support the growth of its coffee and tea business......»»
Opinion - South China Sea- Philippines must softly manage disputes or miss out economically
Manilas assertive transparency strategy is touted as a model for managing maritime disputes but it diminishes key economic opportunities. As Chinese investment pours into other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines must reduce geopolitical risks without acquiescing to Beijing......»»
Eala advances in W75 Croissy-Beaubourg tennis tilt
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala has gone into the next round of the W75 Croissy-Beaubourg tournament in France after sweeping hometown bet Emeline Dartron, 6-3, 6-4, late Tuesday night (Manila time)......»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Big 4 Volleyball tilt marks successful inaugural season, eyes bigger tourneys soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Big Four Volleyball Tournament wrapped up last weekend successfully at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. This grassroots volleyball tournament saw inaugural champions being crowned. The Subangdaku Trojans emerged as champions in the 13-under and the girls 14-17 divisions, while Cabancalan National High School ruled the 14-17 boys division. .....»»
Down Under Promotions supports ICC Bluehawks and BPBL
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Sydney-bound Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) Bluehawks senior men’s basketball team has earned the support of Down Under Promotions Sports and Events in their preparation for the Australian Chinese Basketball Association (ACBA). To recall, the ICC Bluehawks will represent the Philippines in the upcoming ACBA, which kicks off tomorrow. Besides the Philippines,.....»»
In-form Quizon finishes 2nd in group at Hanoi Grandmaster chess tilt
Olympiad-bound International Master Daniel Quizon continued his strong showing after he finished second in the second group of the two-bracket Hanoi Grandmaster Closed Tournament in Vietnam recently......»»
Phl booters eye revenge vs Iraqis
After a close loss to Iraq in Basra, embattled Philippines aims to see its upset plans through on familiar grounds when it faces the Asian power again tonight in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Stadium......»»
Southeast Asian Police, Prosecutors Join Forces to Fight Scamdemic
Bangkok - Police and prosecutors across Southeast Asia are forging new ways of working together to thwart and pursue the sprawling criminal networks behind the online scam centers that have quickly taken root in the region, experts involved in the effort have told VOA.In a few short years, scamming hubs bilking billions of dollars out of victims across the globe have set up shop in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippine.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Saintfiet confident, hopes for ‘miracle’ as PH men’s football team hosts Iraq
Hoping to take advantage of playing at home, the Philippine men's football team targets a breakthrough win in the joint qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup as it battles favored Iraq.....»»
Southeast Asian Police, Prosecutors Join Forces to Fight Scamdemic
Bangkok - Police and prosecutors across Southeast Asia are forging new ways of working together to thwart and pursue the sprawling criminal networks behind the online scam centers that have quickly taken root in the region, experts involved in the effort have told VOA.In a few short years, scamming hubs bilking billions of dollars out of victims across the globe have set up shop in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippine.....»»