The only reason why Chinese-Japanese college student Hiroyuki Yamasaki travelled to Manila, Philippines earlier this August was to attend a month-long summer English review classes in preparation for his TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), a standardized exam that tests how ready non-native speakers are usually before enrolling at an English-speaking university or later on for international employment. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep…
FIBA WC: Ramos says Gilas roster for 4th window ‘really solid’, will keep improving
With Gilas Pilipinas fielding one of its better lineups throughout the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, mainstay Dwight Ramos thinks the current roster needs just a bit more fortifying to be battle-ready for the prestigious international competition next year. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory….
FIBA World Cup stint would be ‘full circle’ moment for Ray Parks Jr.
Donning the Gilas Pilipinas jersey is nothing new for Bobby Ray Parks, Jr., having done it on several occasions across the youth, cadet, and men’s seniors levels. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors…
FIBA WC: How Clarkson is leading Gilas with lessons learned from Kobe, LeBron
One aspect of Jordan Clarkson’s ongoing NBA career that will always be unique is the fact that he was able to play with both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James — two of basketball’s greatest names ever. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more…
Pingris lauds Oftana’s game: ‘Gusto ko siya talaga maglaro’
With the spotlight in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers belonging largely to Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto, another Gilas Pilipinas stalwart has gotten the attention of former national team player Marc Pingris. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read…
FIBA WC: Gilas overcomes nightmare start as Clarkson, Sotto lead way vs Arabia
Gilas Pilipinas leaned on a strong second quarter to overcome a nightmarish start and pull away against Saudi Arabia, 84-46 in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday in front of a sold-out Mall of Asia Arena crowd in Pasay City. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive…
Volleyball: Jillian Santos transfers from Ateneo to University of Illinois at Chicago
33⁸3332A Filipina is set to play Division I volleyball in the United States. Related Posts Volleyball row to be settled soon, POC to supervise elections “There was already a request from the FIVB some time ago to hold a volleyball election before the FIVB’s general Read more PH Volleyball row to be settled on January 25 POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino presided over the important meeting among the stakeholders…
AVC Cup: Philippines downs Aussies in grueling 5-setter, advances to Battle for 5th
Playing a crucial match that could alter Philippine volleyball record books, Tots Carlos delivered for the Philippine women’s national volleyball team. The PVL Invitational MVP scattered 26 points as the Creamline Cool Smashers-powered nationals repulsed Australia in a grueling five-set thriller on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City to pace themselves for a historic finish at the AVC Cup for Women 2022. Related Posts Volleyball row to be…
Creamline-PH, Morado-De Guzman earn respect from Guedpard: ‘I think they are better’
The Philippine women’s national volleyball team did its best to challenge world no. 14 Thailand in the quarterfinals of the AVC Cup for Women 2022 last Saturday inside a jampacked PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, but ultimately fell in four sets. Related Posts Volleyball row to be settled soon, POC to supervise elections “There was already a request from the FIVB some time ago to hold a volleyball election before…
AVC Cup QFs: Thais fend off gallant Philippines in 4 sets
The Philippine women’s national volleyball team’s gallant stand against a regional powerhouse was not enough. Related Posts Volleyball row to be settled soon, POC to supervise elections “There was already a request from the FIVB some time ago to hold a volleyball election before the FIVB’s general Read more PH Volleyball row to be settled on January 25 POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino presided over the important meeting among…