President 'happy' row with Robredo is over
(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he was «happy» with what he described as his «political reconciliation» with former vice president Leni Robredo.
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Reyes Cup: Singapore’s Yapp caps off Team Asia’s mastery over Team Europe
MANILA, Philippines — Singaporean Aloysius Yapp smashed Spaniard Francsico Sanchez Ruiz, 5-1, Friday night to complete Team Asia’s 11-6 annihilation of fancied Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup at the cavernous Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Melencio, Diamante bumida sa PAI-Speedo Swim Series 2 opening | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Pinamunuan nina Ricielle Maleeka Melencio, Nicola Queen Diamante at Aishel Evangelista ang pagsisimula ng Philippine Aquatics Inc. "Go Full Speedo" Swim Series 2 Championships sa Teofilo Yldefonso swimming pool sa Malate, Manila.
Giuseppe FC bags second U13 crown in AIA 7’s | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — The Giuseppe FC claimed another championship title in the Under 13 category of AIA 7’s Football Festival 2024 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex recently.
Adiós | The Freeman
For lack of interesting sports stories last week, this column wrote about candidates for the midterm elections. No need to wait for the finals. There isn’t any. Democracy empowers the people to replace the incumbent on regular interval, until they perfect their choice or bastardize their wisdom.
Olivarez in hot streak
MANILA, Philippines — Eric Jed Olivarez reinforced his status as the rising star of Philippine tennis by defeating John Benedict Aguilar, 6-4, 6-1, to rule the Rep. Edwin Olivarez National Open Championship at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque, last Wednesday.
Biñan forces decider
MANILA, Philippines — Carlo Lastimosa canned two charities with 11.9 seconds left as Biñan Tatak Gel nipped South Cotabato, 70-69, Thursday and forced a Game 3 decider in their South Division quarterfinal series in the MPBL Sixth Season in Biñan, Laguna.
President Marcos lauds step toward reconciliation with Robredo
MANILA, Philippines — Calling it a “step towards political reconciliation,” President Marcos said he was happy to meet former vice president Leni Robredo in Sorsogon on Thursday.