Tag: lauds
Capital1 import lauds Filipinos’ passionate style of play
Marina Tushova lead Capital1 Solar Spikers against Petro Gazz Angels in the PVL Reinforced Conference. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Marina Tushova got candid about her views on Philippine volleyball as she enjoys her first stint in the country with Capital1 in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Tushova unleashed an all-around game of 24 points, 10…
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Cone lauds Newsome for holding fort as Gilas’ point guard in OQT
Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome during a huddle after a loss to Brazil in the Fiba OQT semifinals in Riga, Latvia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome had big shoes to fill being tasked to run the point in the absence of injured playmaker Scottie Thompson in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Despite being a…
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Romualdez lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win vs Latvia
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez heaped praises for Gilas Pilipinas after pulling an upset against world no. 6 Latvia in the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). Romualdez in a statement on Thursday said that Gilas’ victory in the OQT is proof of the Filipino’s unwavering spirit and dedication…
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Team USA’s Erik Shoji lauds ‘awesome’ Filipino fans
Erik Shoji and Team USA in the VNL 2024 Week 3 Game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite a losing debut in Manila, USA libero Erik Shoji felt the love of the Filipino fans, whom he considers the “nicest people in the world.” USA’s effort went for naught as its comeback was denied…
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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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