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PH Senator Pia Cayetano and Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (third and fourth from left) with (from left) Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, Volleyball World CEO Finn Taylor, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann and Philippine Olympic Committee secretary-general Atty. Warton Chan. [photo credit: PNVF]

PH formalizes hosting bid for FIVB Volleyball World Men’s Championship 2025

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024Comments Off

The Philippines has formalized on Thursday, February 28, its bid to host the prestigious FIVB Volleyball World Men’s Championship 2025 where 31 of the world’s best nations plus the country’s national team will showcase elite action in the sport from September 12 to 28.

Sisi Rondina of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans [photo credit: PVL Images]

2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference: Rondina upbeat on Flying Titans chances

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024Comments Off

Sisi Rondina’s leadership will be a crucial element aimed at guiding the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to a dream finish in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers [photo credit; @kingjames Instagram]

Gary Payton drops truth bomb on LeBron heading to Warriors – ‘LeBron is not going anywhere’

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Comments Off

“The Glove” feels that 4-time NBA MVP is already in a good place and adds that LA is Bron’s last stop when he spoke to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.

Backcourt duo SonnyJaworski and Francis Arnaiz joined Gilbey's Gin during the 1984 PBA season following the disbandment of Toyota.

‘You Are Free’ – The Day Beer Hausen granted Jaworski, Arnaiz freedom

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Comments Off

On February 18, 1984, Shareholdings Inc. gave Robert Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz, Arnulfo Tuadles and Chito Loyzaga the green light to negotiate with other teams although all could have ended up with Gilbey’s Gin.

Manny Pacquiao's Paris Olympic dream came to an abrupt end due to age-related issues. [photo credit: Manny Pacquiao Facebook]

Manny Pacquiao Paris Olympics bid ends on a sour note

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024Comments Off

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy to the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged.

Michelle Gumabao of Creamline [PVL photo]

PVL: Cool Smashers brace for tougher challenge to win another All-Filipino Conference crown

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024Comments Off

Although other Premier Volleyball League (PVL) teams underwent overhauls, the Creamline Cool Smashers opted for minimal changes heading into the 2024 All-Filipino Conference that kicks off on Tuesday, February 20, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Manny Paner [screen capture from The Freeman]

Paner, SMC Braves stun favored Japanese team in 1973 basketball exhibition showdown

February 16, 2024February 17, 2024Comments Off

Back on February 17, 1973, the Japanese national team visited the Philippines to play a series of exhibition matches.

Ali being interviewed by WBAL-TV's Curt Anderson in Baltimore, 1978 | Wikimedia Commons - Marylandstater

‘The important thing is leave with the title’ – Muhammad Ali after losing heavyweight title to Spinks in 1978

February 15, 2024February 17, 2024Comments Off

On February 15, 1978, a 24-year-old heavyweight boxer named Leon Spinks shocked the world when he pulled off an upset over Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Justin Brownlee of Gilas Pilipinas [PR photo]

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: How To Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs. Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei this February

February 13, 2024Comments Off

FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App.