Tag: foes
At 7, Aleia Aielle Aguilar defies odds–and bigger foes
Aleia Aguilar, 7, claims her third world jiu-jitsu title in Abu Dhabi, proudly wrapped in the Philippine flag. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO. At just 7 years old, Aleia Aielle Aguilar has conquered the world of jiujitsu—three times over. The young Filipino fighter clinched her third world championship title at the 2024 World Festival Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu…
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Slow starts and all, Maroons still leave foes gasping
Quentin Millora-Brown says the Maroons are trying their best to start games a little better.—UAAP MEDIA . It looks like University of the Philippines (UP) is learning to live with one of the problems it has been dealing with lately in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. The Maroons went on yet another slow…
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Near-loss to UST shows La Salle how hard foes are chasing it
Two things are clear for La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. One, everybody’s after the Green Archers. Article continues after this advertisement Two, they are ready to take on all comers. “We set the standard high—that is the challenge for us,” coach Topex Robinson said after fending off gritty University of…
Read MoreFEU Tamaraws feel they pose problem for foes
FEU guard Jorick Bautista during a game against Ateneo in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Far Eastern University found itself at the bottom of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament standings after five consecutive losses to begin its campaign. But the Tamaraws’ record doesn’t necessarily reflect the way they have been challenging the rest of…
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Asian foes for Kaya, Cebu at start of ACL 2
–Kaya-Iloilo FC The Philippines’ campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League 2 kicks off on Thursday with Kaya-Iloilo and Dynamic Herb Cebu looking to secure positive results away from home. Kaya starts its other foreign competition in Japan against Sanfreece Hiroshima at 6 p.m. in Manila, while Cebu hosts South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai…
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PBA: Adrian Nocum gets praise from San Miguel foes
San Miguel Beer guard Jericho Cruz, left, fights for the ball against Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine went down swinging in its Game 2 loss over San Miguel in the 2023 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Mall of Asia Arena on…
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Bad news for SMB foes: Manuel nearsfull recovery
San Miguel big man Vic Manuel. –PBA IMAGES No doubt, the heart of San Miguel’s domination in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is its deep well of talent. With a 2-0 card to start its title-retention bid in the Philippine Cup, the vaunted club—owner of the league-most 29 titles—is poised to have an even richer…
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Top teams Magnolia, Phoenix square off against crucial foes
Tyler Bey (No. 0) may be taking down defenses, but contributions up and down the roster is what’s fueling Magnolia ’s current run. —PBA IMAGES Magnolia looks to reclaim its groove while Phoenix Super LPG hopes to stay on theirs in a PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup doubleheader on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum…
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UP, La Salle hurdle foes ahead of crucial weekend
Francis Lopez of UP–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of the Philippines bamboozled its way past Santo Tomas as expected, with an 86-61 defanging of the Growling Tigers priming up the Fighting Maroons for what could be their most important game in the elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. The Maroons were never really…
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Chery Tiggo, PLDT don’t give young foes upset chances
Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chery Tiggo is not about to get complacent after starting its Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference campaign with consecutive wins, and it wants to continue having its young stalwarts take charge. “Everything can change in the blink of an eye,” coach Aaron Velez said after…
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