Lacson to FIBA Teams: take EDSA and lose by default

 Former Senator Panfilo Lacson gives ta friendly advice to the for FIBA World Cup participating teams: don’t take EDSA. You will lose the game by default.

Meanwhile Ray Parks Jr. and Thirdy Ravena are rumored to not be in the Final 12 man roster that will compete in the FIBA World Cup.

Who makes the final line-up for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup? JUST IN: GILAS PILIPINAS FINAL LINE UP FOR 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP. 

1. J. Clarkson
2. D. Ramos
3. K. Ravena
4. S. Thompson
5. C. Perez
6. R. Abando
7. J. Malonzo
8. R. Pogoy
9. E. Edu
10. J. Aguilar
11. J. Fajardo
12. K. Sotto

Kiefer Ravena with a high chance of making the cut, finally made it to the Final 12 roster of players. 

August 25, Holiday for FIBA World Cup 2023 Opening

𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐠𝐨𝐯'𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟐𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suspended classes in public schools at all levels and work in the government in Metro Manila and in the Province of Bulacan on August 25 to give way for the opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

The memorandum circular no. 27 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on August 15 stated that the suspension of government work and classes in public schools on Aug. 25 is also part of the government’s commitment towards wider involvement and participation in sports promotion and development.

The President also emphasized the suspension of government work and classes in public schools is the government’s effort to provide full support and assistance to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in ensuring the safe, orderly, and successful opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

The President however clarified that government agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services “shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.”

The President said that the suspension of work for private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads. PND

Who will win the PVL 2023 Invitational Conference

As a PVL fan, who do you think will take home the Championship Trophy of the PVL 2023 Invitational Conference. Creamline Cool Smashers with their intact solid line-up and with the addition of bernadette Pons are expected to defend their title very well. Foreign guest teams from Japan and Australia will be on their way for the trophy. New Teams like Gerflor Defenders, Farm Fresh Foxies and Foton Tornadoees might stage an upset. Perennial Top 4 Finalist, Petro Gazz Angels, PLDT High Speed Hitters, Cignal HD Spikers and Cherry Tiggo will also be in contention with the Trophy. Jolina dela Cruz and Mars Alba's addition with F2 Cargo Movers will add spice on the tournament. Choco Mucho is also considere to be a theat with the addition of Sisi Rondina in their roster of Outside Hitter. Just like last year, the guest player will only be scheduled to play during the semi-finals matches. The volleyball community are expecting a beter covergae of the tournament from One Sports and One Sports plus. Hopefully all the games will have a live telecast for the viewers to enjoy.

Why Filipino Athletes are changing Nations

 Changing Nations, Chasing Dreams. While other basketball players and vlogger from other nations are switching to Filipino Citizenship, our local athletes are also changing Citizenship.

Top Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban will now be representing Ivory Coast on her quest toward the 2024 Paris Olympics dream, according to on sports.

The former UAAP Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player is the most recent Filipino athlete to switch nationalities, following the footsteps of US Open golf champion Yuka Saso last year and chess grandmaster Wesley So in 2014. Filipino volleyball player and middle blocker Jaja Santiago also applied for Japanese Citizenship for her dream to play in the Olympics.

📷 International Fencing Federation

Qatar FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Live Update

Qatar is becoming a sports hub in the region. After FIFA World Cup 2022, the Country is set to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027. Will Qatar build a state-of-the-art Basketball stadium just like they did in FIFA World Cup?

Qatar National basketball Team will automatically qualify in the event and it will be their second WC appearance since 2006. As we all know they hosted the FIFA World Cup last year..

The decision to award the hosting rights to Qatar was made by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Qatar was chosen over competing bids from several other countries, including the Philippines, Russia, and Turkey. The announcement comes just a few years after Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 2023 FIBA World Cup Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines starting August 25, 2023. Watch the Live Draw for the Groupings that was held on April 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Keep visiting this page for more Live updates!

PNWVT aims for Bronze Medal Finish at the 2023 SEA Games

The Philippine National Women's Volleyball Team will target a podium finish at the the32nd Cambodia SEA Games against Indonesia at 6:00 P.M. today live via One Sport Plus and delayed telecast at One Sports. Coach Jorge de Brito should allow Team Captain, Alyssa Valdez to play for today's game for the PNWVT's greater chance to take the Bronze Medal.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Men's Beach Volleyball squad composed of Ran Abdilla, Jaron Requinton, Jude Garcia, and James Buytrago will aim to take their third win today vs Vietnam! The game starts 10:40 AM. 

A gallant stand by our Olympian Irish Magno gives Team Philippines another silver medal finish in the Women’s 54kg match.

Alexi Cabayaran gave Team Philippines its first medal in Finswimming after securing the silver medal in the Women's 200m Bi Fins.

Lovely Inan gave Team Philippines another silver medal finish on her SEA Games debut in the Weightlifting Women’s 49kg event. John Ceniza bags a silver medal for Team Philippines in Weightlifting Men’s 61kg event at 

Team Philippines takes another silver medal courtesy of Riza Pasuit in the Women’s 63kg bout.This fight caps off the first half of the boxing finals for our national boxers today.

Carlo Biado and Johann Chua settled for a bronze medal in the Men’s 9-Ball Pool Doubles event in Billiards.

Philippines' SIBOL on LoL Grand Finals: 2023 SEA Games

Watch PHL SIBOL on League of Legends Grand Finals on the 2023 SEA Games being held in Cambodia. Philippines will go up against Singapore in Mixed Team at 1:00 P.M. local time, 2:00 PM PHL TIme.

It's time to rally behind our national athletes as they compete in the SEA Games!

Watch all the heart-pumping action today and cheer for our country to victory LIVE via the Smart Live Stream App.

The Philippines is the defending champion in Mobile Legends e-Sports.

Meanwhile, Philippines Swimming Team ill also dive for a Gold medal at 7:00 PM to 9:00PM via 200m Individual Medley, 100M Freestyle and 100m Backstroke for the men's event. Men's Volleyball (Philippines vs Singapore) will be at 6:00 PM Live on Sports. 

Latest Medal Standings-2023 Cambodia SEA Games

The latest medal standings of the 11 nations participating in the 32nd Cambodia SEA Games 2023 is available on this page.

Update: May 5, 2023:

Host Cambodia is currently leading the medal race with a total of 9 Medals, 5 of which are Gold and 4 Silver. The Philippines is in 2nd Place with a total of 7 medals, Thailand on third place with 3 medals and Laos with 1 Gold. Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam are yet to haul their first gold medal as of this posting.

Philippines Kaila Napolis struck the first gold medal for Team Philippines on Thursday, beating a highly-favored foe in Jessa Khan in front of a hometown crowd in women’s jiu-jitsu at the SEA Games 2023.

Meanwhile, Rose Jean Ramos won 3 silver medals (snatch, clean and jerk and total) in the Women’s 45kg class at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jinju, South Korea.

Update May 6, 2023 at 11:50 P.M: Philippines is now at No. 4 while Cambodia is still leading the medal race with a total of 41 medals. 

credit:GMA News

The Philippines has the most number of delegates aside from host Cambodia with 860 participants. Thailand with 846, Vietnam with 702, Malaysia with 677, Indonesia with 599, Laos with 576, Singapore with 558, Myanmar with 341, Timor Leste with 90 and Brunei with only 65 participants. 

Keep visiting this page for the latest medal tally at the 32nd SEA Games.

Philippines are expected to do well in Basketball, Boxing, Athletics, Billiard, Gymnastics with World Gold Medallist Carlos Yulo and Swimming. The Philippine National Women's Volleball Team, with their team captain Alyssa Valdez will try to take a podium finish.

 

EJ Obiena is the new Ambassdor of MILO Philippines

EJ Obiena is the new face of MILO Philippines. MILO-fueled and grit-driven - I'm more than ready to compete at the 32nd Cambodia SEA Games! With the support of every Filipino, I'm determined to give it my all and bring pride to our nation! 

Earlier, EJ Obiena sets a New Asian Record and a New Personal Best after getting the bronze medal in the pole vault event of the World Athletics Championship! 
OBIENA ON TOP

The Philippines' EJ Obiena, ranked third on this season's world outdoor list, behind Swede Armando Duplantis and American Chris Nilsen, pulls off a surprise win at the Diamond League pole vault meet in Brussels on 2 September.

Let us all support EJ as he will compete in 32nd Cambodia SEA Games and defend his Gold medal title.

Update: EJ Obiena just won his 3rd Consecutive Gold Medal in the 32nd Cambodia SEA Games 2023.

GSW vs Lakers NBA 2023 Semi- Finals Full Game Schedule

Here are the game schedules of Golden State Warrior and L.A. Lakers Semi-Finals. 

Game 1 is on Tuesday, May 2 at 7PM-GSW Home

Game 2 is on Thursday, May 4 at 6PM-GSW Home.

Game 3 is on Saturday, May 6 at 5:30, @ LAL

Game 4 is on Saturday, May 8 at 7:00, @ LAL

Earlier, according to GMA News, Stephen Curry set a Game 7 scoring record with 50 points and the Golden State Warriors kept their championship-repeat dreams alive with a 120-100 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon.

The winner of the GSW vs Lakers Semi-Finals match will face the winner of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. Will Kevin Durant be able to bring Phoenix Suns to the Finals? We are now on the exciting part of NBA 2023.

Sarah Geronimo to perform at FIBA World Cup Live Draw

Sarah Geronimo will be performing at the Live Draw of FIBA Basketball World Cup on April 29, 2023. Ms. Sarah Geronimo Guidecelli only accepts a few events invitation after getting married to her husband Matteo. Main host of LoL (Lough out Loud), Billy Crawford will also be performing on the big event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

It is the first World Cup to be hosted in Indonesia and the second to be hosted in both the Philippines and Japan since they first hosted the tournament in 1978 and 2006, respectively. The tournament will also be the second straight to be held in Asia after China's hosting of the 2019 edition and the first time in tournament history that a host nation has not qualified.

Five venues from five host cities will host matches for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Three cities in the Greater Manila Area will host four Preliminary Round Groups, two Second Round Groups, and the Final tournament phase from the Quarterfinals onwards. On the other hand, Okinawa and Jakarta will each be host to two Preliminary Round Groups and one Second Round Group. The Philippines will host 16 teams while Japan and Indonesia will host 8 teams each.

  

Philippines Men's Ice Hockey Team bagged Gold in World Championship

It's Cool and Fresh to win on ice!

Congratulations Philippine Men's Ice Hockey Team for winning the GOLD medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division IV in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!

The Men's Ice Hockey Team went undefeated the entire tournament winning against Indonesia, host Mongolia, and Kuwait.

The national team beat IIHF World Championship Division hosts Mongolia with a score of 7-6 in overtime on Saturday at the Steppe Arena in the Mongolian capital according to pna.gov.ph report.

“Our warmest congratulations go out to the Philippine Men's Ice Hockey Team and Hockey Philippines for their outstanding performance in the International Ice Hockey Federation Divisional World Championship,” President Marcos said on his official Facebook page and Twitter account.

“This triumph is a testament to their skill and perseverance, and we are honored to celebrate their success!” he added.

In a separate post, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) also congratulated the national team for sweeping their way to the crown.

“Congratulations Philippines Men's Ice Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division IV in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!” the PSC said.
Mabuhay ang #GalingngAtletangPilipino! 

Philippines Strong Group Bowed out of 32nd Dubai International Basketball Championship

The Defending Champion, the Philippines will not be able to defend its title as they fall short in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship. The Philippines Strong Group Team was Coached by Charles Tiu who is also the Head Coach of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. 

All The games of the Philippines were jampacked by Filipino spectators in Dubai, U.A.E. Most of the team are composed of NCAA and UAAP players with some Naturalized Filipino ballers. According to the report from Spin.ph, the Philippine representative erased an early 14-point deficit but allowed the Lebanese powerhouse team to make a late run on the way to advancing to the semifinals.

Meanwhile, the Philippines will have a complete set of players this coming Final Window of the World Cup Qualifiers which will be held in the Philippine Arena from February 24 to 27 and will be bannered by Kai Sotto who announced signing with Japan B-League earlier. The Philippines will take on Jordan and Lebanon on the Final Window. 

Top 10 Best Player and Most Humble PVL Players 2023- Pinoy Most Like

We will run a poll on who you think are the top 10 Best Players and humble players as well in Premiere's Volleyball League 2023. We Filipinos loved a player who is talented and yet humble on and off-court at the same time. We definitely don't like a swagger player who doesn't contribute much to their team. An unnecessary swag of local players even on reinforcement is not really 'Pinoy Most Like' attitude of a Filipina player.

And since PVL All- Filipino Conference 2023 is just around the corner which will commence on 4th February 2023, we might as well commend this lovable player in the PVL.

Pinoy Most Like Top 10 Best and Most Humble Players in PVL are below:

1. Alyssa Valdez

2. Jia Morado

3. Myla Pablo

4. Aiza Maizo Pontillas

5. Jaja Santiago

6. Ces Molina

7. Jovelyn Gonzaga

8. Mylene Paat

9. Caitlyn Viray

10. Isa Molde

If your humble player is not on the list kindly shout out at the comment section below

Watch Klay Thompson 14 Three-Points Record (Video)

Klay Thompson said Steph Curry, the previous owner of the 3 record, told him at halftime ‘Go get it.’ Klay: “That just shows the unselfishness.”

Steph Curry had 51 points last Wed., Kevin Durant scored 41 on Friday and Klay Thompson had 52 tonight.

Warriors are 50th team in NBA history to have 3 different 40-point scorers in a season. They did it quicker than any of them (tonight was their 8th game)

Klay Thompson (52 PTS) ERUPTS for the @warriors, knocking down an #NBA RECORD 14 3-pointers! #DubNation #KiaTipOff18 pic.twitter.com/8ZWIVd8HBt

— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2018

Klay Thompson (52 PTS) ERUPTS for the @warriors, knocking down an #NBA RECORD 14 3-pointers! #DubNation #KiaTipOff18 pic.twitter.com/8ZWIVd8HBt

— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2018

Philippines vs Malaysia 2017 SEA Games Women's Volleyball Live and Replay

Watch the Philippines vs Malaysia 2017 SEA Games Women's Volleyball Live and Replay.

Here are the Full Schedule for Men and Women's Volleyball:

August 24, 2017, Thursday
(W) GROUP A: 12:00 – 14:00 — Myanmar vs. Thailand
(W) GROUP B: 14:00 – 16:00 — Philippines vs. Malaysia
(M) GROUP B: 17:00 – 19:00 — Indonesia vs. Vietnam
(M) GROUP A: 19:00 – 21:00 — Malaysia vs. Thailand

August 25, 2017, Friday
(W) GROUP A: 12:00 – 14:00 — Indonesia vs. Myanmar
(W) GROUP B: 14:00 – 16:00 — Vietnam vs. Philippines
(M) GROUP A: 17:00 – 19:00 — Cambodia vs. Myanmar
(M) GROUP B: 19:00 – 21:00 — Timor-Leste vs. Philippines

Semifinal Round
August 26, 2017, Saturday
(W) SEMIFINALS 1: 10:00 – 12:00 — GROUP A No. 1 vs. GROUP B No. 2
(W) SEMIFINALS 2: 12:00 – 14:00 — GROUP A No. 2 vs. GROUP B No. 1
(M) SEMIFINALS 1: 15:00 – 17:00 — GROUP A No. 1 vs. GROUP B No. 2
(M) SEMIFINALS 2: 17:00 – 19:00 — GROUP A No. 2 vs. GROUP B No. 1

Final Round
August 27, 2017, Sunday
(W) BRONZE: 10:00 – 12:00 — SEMIFINALS 1 Loser vs SEMIFINALS 2 Loser
(M) BRONZE: 13:00 – 15:00 — SEMIFINALS 1 Loser vs SEMIFINALS 2 Loser
(W) FINALS: 16:00 – 18:00 — SEMIFINALS 1 Winner vs SEMIFINALS 2 Winner
(M) FINALS: 19:00 – 21:00 — SEMIFINALS 1 Winner vs SEMIFINALS 2 Winner

Where to watch 29th SEA Games Live Streaming

From 14-30 August 2017, Sport Singapore's YouTube channel will be livestreaming selected games from the 29th SEA Games. With over 300 hours of games footage, you can watch live or on demand.

Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so that you will not miss out on the live action.

On Sport Singapore's YouTube channel, you can find playlists of livestream organised by day and by sport.

Philippines vs Vietnam 2017 AVC Women's Volleyball Live and Replay

Philippines snatched the 1st and 2nd  set against the SEAG 2015 2nd placer, Vietnam via Alyssa Valdez service aces. 

Watch Michael Phelps wins 21st Olympic gold medal at Rio

Catch Michael Phelps wins 21st Olympic gold medal. Michael Phelps wins 21st Olympic gold medal as U.S. dominates 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

#USABasketball cheering on Phelps. https://t.co/EFxi4YuP5o

— Finish Line (@FinishLine) August 10, 2016

Watch LeBron James elbowed in Game 3 vs Raptors

Raptors take down Cavaliers, 99-84 in Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Western Conference Finals.

According to oregonlive.com, LeBron James, who moved into fourth place on the NBA playoffs all-time scoring list, finished with with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to pull the Cavaliers within two wins from returning to the NBA Finals.

Watch LeBron James elbowed in Game 3 vs Raptors at 5:10 of the video.

.@KingJames & @TheRealJRSmith both have a very similar reaction to Bismack Biyombo's finger waving https://t.co/1LSppFUM2q

— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) May 22, 2016