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MANILA, Philippines — Pacesetting University of the Philippines tries to run away from the pack when it takes on the winless Far Eastern U in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball today at the Mall of Asia Arena.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on.
MANILA, Philippines – Pacesetting University of the Philippines tries to run away from the pack when it takes on the winless Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
LOS ANGELES – French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive NBA preseason debut for the San Antonio Spurs a narrow 122-121 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time).
Shakey’s Pizza [PIZZA 9.48, up 3.0%; 264% avgVol] [link] disclosed that its “long-standing strategic investor”, Arran Investments (Arran), sold its 16.8% stake (283 million shares) in PIZZA to Century Pacific Group (CPG) and JE Holdings (JEH) for P9.50/share. According to the disclosure, CPG purchased 185 million shares to push its stake in PIZZA up to 62%, and JEH purchased 98 million shares to push its stake up to 14.9%. Arran is an affiliate of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, and teamed up with CPG to purchase the Shakey’s chain of pizza restaurants in 2016. JEH is an investment company owned by the Gokongwei Family; Lance Gokongwei currently serves on PIZZA’s board of directors.
MANILA, Philippines — UP newcomer and Gilas Pilipinas women standout Louna Ozar drew praise from head coach Paul Ramos after making key baskets late in their 72-69 win over the NU Lady Bulldogs to keep their record perfect in UAAP Season 86 on Sunday.
Despite the constant harassment, Filipino troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea are in high morale and in good spirits, much inspired to work harder to make sure the national interest is protected, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Col. Medel Aguilar.
MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten University of the Philippines ended a 12-year misery against the mighty National U dynasty with a thrilling 72-69 win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament yesterday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.