MANILA,
Oct. 6 (PNA) -- Reigning world no. 1 Dennis Orcollo and Francisco
“Django” Bustamante left the country on Sunday, confident of carrying
Team Villards-Philippines on top of the world as they compete in the
2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool that starts Tuesday in Rotterdam,
Holland. [ Read More ]
BCAP to meet over SBP's move to hire Serbian coach
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) – Former Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines
(BCAP) president Yeng Guiao revealed on Friday their plan to meet on
Monday night to discuss issues, including legal aspect, regarding the
decision of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) to hire Serbian
coach Rajko Toroman. [ Read More ]
Reyes picked team captain of RP team in QC-RP vs. the World pool showdown
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) -- Efren “Bata” Reyes will be at the forefront of the
country’s defense of its reputation as the best pool-playing nation in
the planet against a pack of invading international stars in the Q.C.
Invasion: Quezon City-Philippines vs the World Grand Billiards Showdown
slated on December 2 to 4 at the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. [ Read More ]
PBA opens 34th season Saturday with lone game at Big Dome
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) – Philippine Basketball Association, the country’s premier
professional basketball league, kicks off its 34th season on Saturday
with lone game between Coca-Cola and Talk ‘N Text right after
children-inspired opening rites at the Araneta Coliseum. [ Read More ]
Mimosa golfers asked to renew memberships
CLARK
FREEPORT, Oct. 3 (PNA) -– The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has
called the members of the Mimosa Golf and Country Club (MGCC) to update
their memberships for endorsement to its new operator. [ Read More ]
PBL: Fil-Am is top pick, Ateneo withdraws
MANILA,
Oct.3 (PNA)--A record 47 players were drafted by the seven competing
teams in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) tournament that opens
shop on October 25. [ Read More ]
Davao football coach named AFC U-16 match commissioner
DAVAO
CITY, Oct. 3 (PNA) -- Davao Football Association (DFA) official David
Dwight Peñano was appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
to be one of the four match commissioners in the AFC U-16 Championship
2008 slated October 4 to 18 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. [ Read More ]
PBA foresees another banner 2008-09 season
MANILA,
Oct. 2 (PNA) – With new television partner and sponsor, Philippine
Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Sonny Barrios has expressed
optimism that the league will sustain last year’s success in the
2008-09 season which kicks off on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum. [ Read More ]
Escudero supports PSC fund increase for 2010 campaign
MANILA,
Oct. 2 (PNA) -- Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero promised on Wednesday
to support efforts to provide the Philippine Sports Commission with
additional funding but only if the PSC would craft a viable program
aimed at winning an Olympic gold medal in 2010 in London. [ Read More ]
2 Filipinos advance, 2 others fail in World Ten Ball tilt
MANILA, Oct 1 (PNA) – Two Filipinos led by top bet Marlon Manalo advanced
while two others failed to make it on Tuesday in the knockout stage of
the World Ten Ball championship at the Philippine International
Convention Center. [ Read More ]
