Tag: era
Tigresses open post-Eya era with clinical dismantling of Lady Bulldogs
UST setter Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Spikers Regina Jurado and Jonna Perdido and rookie Angeline Poyos just unveiled themselves as a formidable scoring trio in a jolting victory that University of Santo Tomas (UST) pulled off at the expense of perennial title contender National University. With freshman middle blocker Mary Margaret Banagua and sophomore Bianca Plaza…
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New era dawns on Cignal with Catindig’s arrival
Vanie Gandler (No. 5) and the rest of the HD Spikers are more confident defensively with the arrival of Dawn Macandili-Catindig. —PNVF PHOTO Dawn Macandili-Catindig needed little adjustments to settle down into her new role at Cignal, and the diminutive libero has, in turn, become a steady defensive presence for the HD Spikers. “She (Macandili-Catindig)…
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Boxing’s New Era: Rising Stars Redefining the Sport
Boxing has long been a popular and beloved sport, captivating audiences with its raw intensity and sheer physicality. Throughout its history, there have been many legendary fighters who have left an indelible mark on the sport. However, as with any sport, there comes a time for a changing of the guard, and boxing is currently…
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A golden era can trace its roots to Manny Pacquiao and his legacy of audacity
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for theMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net As he made his way through a maze of round tables, his entourage considerably thinned from the last time I covered him, Manny Pacquiao smiled and offered fist bumps, handshakes and waves to everyone who greeted him. “Good morning,”…
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In small-ball era, Reyes has a lot of size – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. –SBP PHOTO Basketball has gravitated toward small ball. Gilas Pilipinas, for the first time, has naturalized a wing instead of the usual big. Yet somehow, the. national team finds itself with its tallest roster ever. “[It’s] pretty ironic that when we have the size, the game has gone the opposite…
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After 2019 SEA Games silver lining, PH men’s volleyball dives immediately into new era – rezal404
MANILA, Philippines — The men’s national volleyball team went from making history in 2019 to being reduced to a program in disarray less than four years later. From a silver that shone like gold in the Southeast Asian Games the country hosted, the men’s squad was hit by inactivity as COVID-19 wiped out training sessions…
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