Tabernilla, Piel deliver
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Thyrone James Tabernilla and Jaymiel Piel came out of nowhere to top their respective age brackets in the Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia.
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Mavy Legaspi purchases his 2nd luxury vehicle
MANILA, Philippines — Host-actor Mavy Legaspi has bought his second luxury vehicle, a gray BMW Touring, which he had customized.
Gilas boys near FIBA Asia Cup slot
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys drubbed Thailand, 87-53, to stay unbeaten in the SEABA U18 Qualifiers yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Dengue cases up 17.7 percent in Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Amid the rainy season, the Negros Occidental provincial health office has stepped up its efforts to combat cases of dengue fever, which have increased by 17.7 percent in the province.
Astrolabio knocked out
MANILA, Philippines — Japanese star Junto Nakatani hardly broke a sweat in disposing of Filipino challenger Vincent Astrolabio to defend the World Boxing Council bantamweight title last night at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
Malixi so close to US Girls’ crown
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Rianne Malixi earned a second crack at glory in the US Girls’ Junior Championship as she blasted her American opponents in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds on a hot Friday at the El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California.
PSL Global hoops tourney: Canada stuns PH-Cebu in '06
MANILA, Philippines -- Canada-GIGG wielded the upset ax on Philippines-Cebu to score an inspiring 82-78 win and punch a ticket to the championship round of the Born 2006 division of the PSL Global Championship Challenge on Saturday at the Victoria Sports Club.
Gilas boys overpower Thais to go 2-0
MANILA, Philippines -- Make that two in a row for the Gilas Pilipinas boys.