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Sports scribes take to the basketball court as PSA Cup returns

The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup regular season formally opens shop on Tuesday, February 20, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium with four teams vying for glory in the annual basketball tournament that is finally making its return this year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Clash of schedules

The Philippine men’s national basketball team will not be able to take advantage of the invitation from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play friendlies there right before the final FIBA Olympic Qualifier in neighboring Latvia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Ruiz hires veteran basketball coach for “Sports for All” program 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Notable basketball coach and skills trainer Giovanni “Jojo” Romarate Teves has officially joined the “Sports for All” program of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) director Yogi Filemon Ruiz.  He is one of the Cebuano sports personalities that Ruiz tapped to handle his soon-to-launch “Sports for All” program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Are height limits outdated?

Eight-time National Basketball Association All-Star and Strong Group Athletics import Dwight Howard expressed his desire to play in the Philippine Basketball Association......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

PSAA vows to serve as great platform for aspiring cagers

Count the Philippine School Athletic Association (PSAA) as another school-based basketball league that will guide and open opportunities for Filipino youth and help them reach their dreams of succeeding in basketball......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

‘Cedie’ star Tom Taus naging nanay din si Jaclyn Jose, may pa-tribute

NANINIWALA ang dating child star na si Tom Taus na mapapasama sa history ng Philippine entertainment industry ang pangalan at legacy ni Jaclyn Jose. Binigyang-pugay ni Tom ang y0umaong award-winning actress sa burol nito sa Arlington Memorial Chapels sa Araneta, Quezon City. Nakasama ng aktor at DJ si Jaclyn sa pelikulang “Cedie: Ang Munting Prinsipe”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

5 iconic Jaclyn Jose roles that made a mark in Philippine cinema

Cannes award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose may have passed too soon, but she left a lasting legacy through her laid-back acting performances, which was prevalent in her numerous film appearances. As coined by local film enthusiasts, her  “no acting” acting style initially brought her local attention when Filipinos realized her somewhat emotionless line delivery in most.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

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,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Bahay is NBTC’s back-to-back No. 1 HS cager

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Cebuano star point guard Jared Bahay never ceases to amaze, as the National Basketball Training Camp (NBTC) recently named him the back-to-back No. 1 ranked high school basketball player in the Philippines. This announcement was made by the NBTC through its social media page, alongside the list of the top 25.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Bigger, better CYBL 2024 edition to unfold in March 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s premier grassroots basketball tilts, the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) promises to be bigger and grander in season 2024 that will unfold on March 16 at the old Sacred Heart School campus gymnasium. Popoy Navarro, the main organizer of the CYBL, announced that they have partnered with the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup hardcourt action resumes on Feb. 17

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The hardcourt action resumes in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 1st District Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament in Sibonga town, south Cebu on Saturday, February 17th. Three basketball games will be featured tomorrow in Sibonga, starting with the Sidlak Carcar against the defending champions, San Fernando Buffalos. To recall, the Buffalos suffered an opening.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Bulldogs secure stunning win vs Alicia/KSB in cash-rich Sibugay cage wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s basketball stars showcased their skills at the beginning of the 2024 Governor Ann K. Hofer Invitational Basketball Championships Araw Ng Sibugay on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at the Ipil Provincial Capitol Gym in Zamboanga Sibugay. This was following the National University (NU) Bulldogs’ surprising victory over the tournament’s defending champions,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

NBTC Basketball: Team Dico owner cries foul over semifinals game forfeiture

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano sports organizer and lawyer Reymar Englis Dico has expressed his utter disappointment to the organizers of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Cebu Province Qualifying Tournament for forfeiting their semifinals game. Dico told the media that the local organizers of the NBTC decided to forfeit his team’s semifinal game last.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Cebu City police probes death of local basketball player in road accident

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is investigating a possible hit-and-run case that resulted to the death of a basketball player early morning on Sunday, February 4, 2024,  near the Redemptorist Church in Cebu City. The victim was identified as Jeslar Larumbe, a former two-time.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Basketball and peace

Days before the UN General Assembly adjourned for the holidays, the Philippines embraced one profound moment as a bearer of peace. Peace came in the form of basketball, echoed by a legend and reaffirmed by speakers whose impassioned love for “the world’s greatest game” is beyond measure......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

CEC Dragons to hold tryouts on March 9 

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Cebu Eastern College, CEC Dragons will conduct tryouts for its basketball teams on March 9, at the CEC gymnasium in downtown Cebu City. CEC is one of the touted high school squads in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament.  There will be three age groups open for tryouts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

UNBL beats Sinulog Cup defending champs in opener

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The visiting United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) All-Stars shocked the Sinulog Cup defending champions, EGS, 74-60, in Bracket A’s opening game of the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament at the Cebu City Sports Institute on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Former MPBL cager and Bacolod native John Rey Villanueva orchestrated UNBL’s upset win.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Mom of 2 crowned Miss Universe Pasig

A few days before the formal presentation of the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines lineup, the Miss Universe Pasig Organization, through its directors Rochelle Romero and couple Curlee & Zarah Discaya, crowned their official representative in the person of Selena Antonio Reyes at the rooftop gallery of the St. Gerrard Construction Executive Building in downtown Pasig......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

CYBL March Madness 2024 unfolds on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) kicks off tomorrow, March 16, at the old Sacred Heart School gymnasium along Mango Avenue. A total of 132 teams will compete across five age groups in this long-standing league. Considered one of Cebu’s premier and most comprehensive grassroots-level basketball tournaments, the CYBL will highlight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

UAAP debuts junior high school hoops

Junior high school basketball players will be on the spotlight as the UAAP starts the inaugural junior high school basketball tournament this weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024