Asia's king of vault reigns: Obiena soars to nail elusive Asiad gold
HANGZHOU, China — EJ Obiena´s heart of gold was on full display Saturday evening in the 19th Asian Games here.
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Green activists who defied NTF-ELCAC seek writ of amparo before SC
MANILA, Philippines — Two environmental activists and their lawyers have filed a writ of protection before the Supreme Court more than a week after they publicly bared their ordeal from an alleged military abduction.
Didal crashes out of Asian Games skateboard competition
MANILA, Philippines -- Margielyn Didal failed to defend her Asian Games gold medal for skateboarding after crashing to eighth place Wednesday.
Gilas stamps class vs Bahrain
HANGZHOU – The loudest cheers on this relatively quiet day for Team Philippines in the 19th Asian Games were those for Gilas Pilipinas.
Australian receives P85,000 fine for surfing with python
SYDNEY, Australia — As if sharks were not already enough to worry about, an Australian surfer has been seen paddling out with a python coiled around his neck.
Let the games begin
HANGZHOU – The opening ceremony for the 19th Asian Games on Saturday at the massive, 80,800-seat Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium is one that’s built to create lasting memories. Organizers said it will be a spectacle for future events of such magnitude to emulate.
Chinese navy ship pays port call to Philippines in goodwill tour of region
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Chinese navy training ship with hundreds of cadets made a port call in the Philippines on Wednesday, its final stop on a goodwill tour of four countries as Beijing looks to mend fences in the region.
In-form Quiban fires solid 66, trails by 3 in Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban, riding the crest of his morale-boosting marathon victory in Davao last week, shot a solid six-under 66 to trail Thai Natipong Srithong by just three strokes at the start of the Yeangder TPC at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taiwan Thursday.