Tag: lauds
Victolero lauds Abueva for handling ‘distractions’ properly
Calvin Abueva (No. 13) will look to be more productive for Magnolia on the court—and less distracting off it. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Chito Victolero insists that Magnolia wasn’t too distracted by the controversy surrounding the incidents involving Calvin Abueva in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. “We took away all of the distractions and the players…
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Tim Cone lauds ‘very deep’ San Miguel after Ginebra exit
Ginebra coach Tim Cone in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against San Miguel. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Multi-titled coach Tim Cone gave credit where credit is due after Ginebra was given the boot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by San Miguel. After the Gin Kings’ Game 3 94-91 loss to the Beermen that ended their Commissioner’s…
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Meralco coach Luigi Trillo lauds Phoenix after tough battle
Meralco Bolts’ coach Luigi Trillo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—There was nothing easy about how Meralco escaped Phoenix to force a do-or-die game for a spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Coach Luigi Trillo acknowledged the a big part of the Bolts’ struggle came at the hands of the Fuel Masters’ “three musketeers,” which consisted…
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SBP lauds ‘well respected’ Sonny Barrios after 13-year service
Sonny Barrios.–SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expressed its gratitude to former Executive Director Sonny Barrios after the appointment of his successor Erika Dy. Barrios was praised for his contributions to Philippine basketball after almost 13 years of service to the federation. “ED Sonny is an institution in Philippine basketball…
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Rain or Shine lauds Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson for monstrous PBA debut
New TNT import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine and TNT’s battle in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup may have ended on a sour note but the Elasto Painters gave credit where credit is due, particularly for Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. In his debut as an import for the Tropang Giga, the older Hollis-Jefferson poured in…
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Bongbong Marcos lauds gold medalist Meggie Ochoa
An emotional Meggie Ochoa celebrates winning gold in the Asian Games women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu in Hangzhou, China. -ASIAD POOL MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated Filipino jiu-jitsu practitioner Meggie Ochoa for bringing home the Philippines’ second gold medal in the Asian Games. The jiu-jitsu champion had beaten Balqees Abdulla of the…
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Coach lauds Blue Eagles composure after tight win
FILE – Ateneo coach Timothy Sto. Tomas Ateneo poured salt to a fresh wound it previously dealt to rival La Salle as the Blue Eagles drew first blood in their semifinal matchup in the men’s V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday in front of a crowd-filled Paco Arena in Manila. But the Blue Eagles’ first semis…
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Chot Reyes lauds ‘very efficient’ June Mar Fajardo in Gilas loss – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE—If there was ever any doubt, June Mar Fajardo showed on Friday night that he can also be an offensive force on the Fiba World Cup stage. Aside from Jordan Clarkson, Gilas also turned to…
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Chot Reyes lauds Gilas Pilipinas effort vs Senegal – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ZALDARIS. After finding gaps in Gilas Pilipinas’ victory over Iran, national coach Chot Reyes this time lauded his charges for a gutsy stand despite fading late against a taller and much more athletic Senegal side on Friday night. “[I’m] disappointed because we could’ve won the game. But I…
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Tab Baldwin lauds improving Joseph Obasa ahead of UAAP Season 86 – rezal404
Ateneo bigman Joseph Obasa. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The departure of Ange Kouame is a huge hit for Ateneo but it can all be fixed depending on how Joseph Obasa plays for the Blue Eagles next season. Obasa, a 6-foot-10 bruiser, is expected to fill the shoes of Kouame, who became a household name for…
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