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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and Brazilian partner Laura Pigossi fell short against the home bet duo of Kaylah Mcphee and Astra Sharma, 7-6(1), 6-3, in the semifinals of the Workday Canberra International ahead of her Australian Open stint next week.
HA LONG, Vietnam — Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image.
As 2023 comes to a close, let’s recall the brightest moments in Philippine basketball that made the year one of the most memorable ever. Here are five of the top 10 hoop highlights to remember:
THE Philippines, through the Department of National Defense (DND), reaffirmed its readiness to participate more in international peacekeeping operations.
MANILA, Philippines — Pinabagsak nina Robin Seidl at Moritz Pristauz ng Austria sina Thomas Hodges at Zachery Schubert ng Australia, 21-18, 21-16, para pagharian ang men’s division ng Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge sa world-class Nuvali Sand Courts sa Santa Rosa City.
MANILA, Philippines — Latvia’s Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova showed how tenacious their seven-year partnership have become by beating Spain’s Daniela Alvarez Mendoza and Tania Moreno Matveeva, 21-14, 21-18, to reign as the newest women’s champions of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge yesterday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.
FIBA secretary-general Andreas Zagklis himself once said “bilog ang bola,” referring to the unpredictability of the outcome in a basketball game. So in evaluating the probability of Gilas surviving the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia, in July, you can’t totally rule out a surprise finish. Of course, the odds are extremely daunting. The chances are slim or none. But playing the game isn’t just all about winning. It’s showing up on the court, ready to give your all, no matter the obstacles. Representing your country proudly on the global stage is a serious matter and whether you win or lose, what really counts is how you wear your national colors.