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Abarrientos leads the bench scoring effort, providing a spark for the Gin Kings. [PBA Images]

Barangay Ginebra rallies past Blackwater to strengthen playoff bid in PBA Philippine Cup

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Comments Off

Barangay Ginebra bounced back from a previous loss to defeat Blackwater, improving to 4-4 and putting itself in a solid position in the PBA Philippine Cup playoff race.

With seasoned veterans and young talent, PH spikers are confident despite limited practice. [POC Media Pool photo]

Alas Pilipinas faces tough test against Thailand in SEA Games 2025 women’s volleyball

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Comments Off

The Philippine women’s volleyball team takes on powerhouse Thailand in Pool A of the 33rd SEA Games, aiming to set the tone for a podium run despite a short preparation period.

Philippine golfers aim to convert international momentum into SEA Games medals.

Philippine golfers target medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Comments Off

Philippine golfers arrive in Pattaya, Thailand, aiming for podium finishes in both individual and team events at the 33rd SEA Games.

Macario celebrates after clinching the Philippines’ first gold medal of the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool photo]

Justin Kobe Macario wins first Philippine gold in SEA Games freestyle poomsae

December 10, 2025Comments Off

Justin Kobe Macario opened the Philippines’ campaign with a breakthrough gold in men’s freestyle poomsae, delivering the country’s first top finish of the SEA Games.

CJ Cansino rises for a shot while leading the Bolts’ explosive showing. [PBA Images]

Meralco routs Terrafirma to strengthen playoff push

December 10, 2025Comments Off

Meralco bulldozed Terrafirma with its sharpest outing in weeks, snapping a two-game skid and strengthening its playoff push in the Philippine Cup.

Nicholas Hwende calls out Stephen Loman after the Filipino star’s return to BRAVE CF.

Nicholas Hwende calls out Stephen Loman after Filipino star returns to BRAVE CF

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025Comments Off

Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Nicholas Hwende has challenged Stephen Loman, who recently returned to BRAVE CF, setting up a potential blockbuster bantamweight clash.

Three young starters. One massive win over the defending champions. The Filipinas’ future is arriving fast in Thailand. [photo: POC Media Pool]

Young Filipinas power PH women’s football surge at SEA Games

December 9, 2025Comments Off

A rising group of Filipina standouts is driving the national women’s football team’s SEA Games push, highlighted by breakout scorer Mallie Ramirez.

football/ soccer representation image [Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash ]

PH U22 chases first SEA Games football medal in 34 years after historic semifinals breakthrough

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Comments Off

The Philippine U22 squad is through to the SEA Games semifinals for the first time since 1991 and now aims to end the drought with a long-awaited medal run.

Alex Eala prepares for her second SEA Games appearance in Bangkok. [photo credit: POC Media Pool]]

Eala boosts PH tennis squad as SEA Games campaign opens in Bangkok

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Comments Off

Alex Eala’s return to the Southeast Asian Games injects momentum into Team Philippines as the tennis competition opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Bangkok.