PBA vows continued support for Gilas Pilipinas program beyond Fiba World Cup – rezal404

FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines —PBA promises to continue supporting Gilas Pilipinas even after the Fiba World Cup 2023 in Manila from August 25 to September 10. The league reiterated its support of the Philippine men’s basketball team program for the Asian…

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Pat’s frenzied recruitment ensures sustainability of Gilas girls program – rezal404

Jack Animam (right) was able to give advise to her Women’s team heir apparent, Alyssia Palma. —DENISON REY A. DALUPANG As the Gilas Pilipinas Girls team revealed in a sumptuous feast toasting its historic feat in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) U-16 Asian Championship, women’s cornerstone Jack Danielle Animam was in full fangirl mode all…

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SMC to back UST program ahead of UAAP Season 86 – rezal404

UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-University of Santo Tomas is getting a major boost heading into the UAAP Season 86 with Alfrancis Chua being appointed as the Special Assistant to the Rector for Sports. Chua, the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) sports director was formally appointed the role on Monday as it signals a new…

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Aquino anchors future of Gilas Pilipinas women’s program on recruitment after milestone finish at Fiba Asia tournament – ​​rezal404

Afril Bernardino (left) led the Philippines’ attack against Korea. —FIBA ASIA National coach Pat Aquino has readjusted his expectations—and his hopes—after the country’s sixth-place finish in the Fiba (International Weightlifting Federation) Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. “I think the gaps are closing for us,” he said after the Gilas Pilipinas women dropped an 80-71 defeat…

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Pat Aquino sees big impact of Fiba Asia feat on Gilas Women program – rezal404

New Zealand’s defense put a lot of pressure on Philippines playmaker Vanessa de Jesus. —PHOTO BY FIBA ​​ASIA Gilas Pilipinas’ run in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Women’s Asia Cup came to an end on the wings of defeat on Friday but that wasn’t enough to shake national coach Pat Aquino’s optimism on the program’s…

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As Azkals look to recharge program, Filipinas reap benefits of World Cup qualification – rezal404

The Filipinas have a lot to be happy about with the fulfillment of Fifa’s promise. —CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO The contrast between the men’s and women’s national football programs could not be more strong than on Thursday: As the men’s team welcomed a returning coach looking for a strong result in a pair of friends lined up in…

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Letran Knights bolster program with six recruits – rezal404

Letran coach Rensy Bajar with Letran’s new recruits. Photo from Letran MANILA, Philippines—Letran continued to strengthen its bid for a rare NCAA “four-peat” after gaining the commitments of six blue-chip recruits on Saturday. Jonas Napalang, James Jumao-as, Shad Chang, Paolo Galvez, Ira Mañas and Nathaniel Montecillo have formally joined the Knights’ program under new coach…

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