Jun Miras: Building on and sustaining the Azkals brand
WHILE the “Azkals” brand has been quite known for years now, much can still be done to build on it and make it sustainable for the long term. Thus, said, recently appointed marketing and promotions manager of the Philippine men’s national football team, Melchor “Jun” Miras, Jr.
‘Battle of Katipunan’ on UAAP deck today
THE University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ “Battle of Katipunan” rivalry is to played out today with the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons and Ateneo Blue Eagles taking on each other for the first time in Season 81.
Durant, three other Nets test positive for COVID-19; Lakers under quarantine
NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus, the Athletic reported on Tuesday, less than a week after the global outbreak prompted the suspension of the National Basketball Association season.
Chess Piece — Bobby Ang
Tumbaga memories.
I'd like to introduce BW readers to Mr. Eliseo Tumbaga. He has been a journalist and then later an entrepreneur, corporate executive and business...
Boxing’s Vargas wins POC presidency over Cojuangco
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
THE Philippine Olympic Committee will have new leadership after boxing chief Victorico “Ricky” Vargas beat incumbent president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco,...
Gilas Pilipinas preparations steadily coming along
A LITTLE over three weeks since opening camp for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas said things are steadily coming along and expected it to further pick up in the coming weeks.
MPBL: Super Crunch in tie-up with Makati team
THERE’S a reason why Super Crunch, a snack pack created down south, is making its presence felt in the metropolis and entering a partnership with Makati in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
FIBA unveils World Cup coverage innovations
THE 2019 edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup begins this weekend in China and it will see enhanced coverage across various platforms, the world governing body of the sport said.
Donnie Nietes ends year 2018 with a bang
FILIPINO BOXING world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes ended 2018 on very a high note by winning another division title that thrust him to an elite group of fighters in history.
Key members of ’78 Philippine basketball team rekindle country’s hosting of world cage tourney
NIC JORGE, known for the creation of the Best Center, an institution that provides basketball training for kids who want to take the next...
New recruit Koon excited to play for UAAP champions Blue Eagles
DEEMED a talent who got away, Filipino-American player Chris Koon has had a change of heart and is now excited to play for the reigning three-time University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball champions Ateneo Blue Eagles.
The Philippine team
By Bobby Ang
THE Philippine teams which will represent our country in the Batumi Chess Olympiad this Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2018, are: