Philippines surpasses 4 million foreign tourist mark
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has welcomed over four million foreign travelers as of the near-end of September, announced the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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Obiena vaults to Asiad glory
HANGZHOU — EJ Obiena’s heart of gold was on full display yesterday in the 19th Asian Games here.
PH battles Jordan in clash of unbeaten teams
WITH both teams off to a flying start, the Philippines and Jordan collide at the close of the group play in Pool C in a battle of unbeaten teams in the 19th Asian Games men's basketball tournament today at the Zhejiang University Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China.
Gilas faces tough challenge in Jordan, RHJ
HANGZHOU – Gilas Pilipinas returns to the floor today to face Jordan, a team that poses a clear and present danger for the Filipinos as they shoot for an outright quarterfinals berth in men’s basketball of the 19th Asian Games here.
Gilas rolls to second win, repel Thais
HANGZHOU – After a lopsided win against Bahrain, Gilas Pilipinas needed one final push to turn back Thailand, 87-72, Thursday and keep its strong momentum going in men’s basketball of the 19th Asian Games here.
'Kobe Bryant clone' hailed as missing piece for Jordan in Asian Games
HANGZHOU, China – Former Brooklyn Nets starter Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was hailed as the "missing piece" for Jordan at the Asian Games on Thursday, with the "Kobe Bryant clone" hitting a game-high 17 points against Bahrain.
Gilas stops Thailand comeback try to stay unbeaten in Asiad
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas is still perfect in the Hangzhou Asian Games men’s basketball tournament after quelling a comeback attempt by Thailand, 87-72, Thursday at the ZJU Gymnasium in China.
Gilas shoots for second win versus Thailand
HANGZHOU – Gilas coach Tim Cone and his deputies must have spent hours trying to dissect the Thai team the Filipinos are going to face today in the basketball competitions of the 19th Asian Games here.