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Manny Pacquiao: Bowed but not broken

With the entire T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas chanting his name, this Filipino modern-day gladiator gallantly conceded defeat and declared, “Let’s face another tomorrow.” Losing to Cuban Yordenis Ugas for the (super) welterweight crown, Sen. Manny Pacquiao said with his head high in an interview with sports reporter Heidi Androl…

Fox+ is now home of UFC in the Philippines

UFC and FOX Networks Group Asia sign a multi-year deal to showcase live events and original UFC programing to fans in the Philippines. UFC and FOX Networks Group Asia announced their multi-year media-rights deal in the Philippines that will see the streaming of UFC’s 42 live events in 2019, including its…

Calling all water babies!

If all you know is swim, sand and surf, then read up because these are things madeÂ for water babiesÂ like you. Youâ€™ll never beat your time, do your best at competitions or catch the biggest waves with that thick, saggy wetsuit or those clunky shorts. What you need is gear that…

Marlon Stockinger: Fast but not Furious

Marlon Alexander Stockinger placed the Philippines on the map of racing when he won in the Formula Renault UK competition in 2010. While there are other Filipino racers (and other awards he has previously won), Marlonâ€™s name stands out also because of his youth. The 25-year-old Filipino-Swiss has been racing…

Manny Pacquiao: The People’s Champion

It's a two tiered victory for Manny Pacquiao this 2016. Not only did heÂ reign as champion in the fight tagged as the last fight of his life, Manny is also sitting comfortably at the seventh spot in the senatorial polls as of this writing. The peopleâ€™s champ has made a…

Alyssa Valdez: Woman of Style and three-time UAAP Women’s Volleyball MVP

A mix of love for the game, stamina, needle-sharp focus and killer charm (on and off the court) might make you a "most valuable player" once, but to be awarded the title thrice in a row? Something pretty special is definitely going underneath that jersey.Â Ateneo Lady Eaglesâ€™ Alyssa Valdez strikes…

Fountains of Youth (and Inspiration)

Thirty-two yearsÂ ago today, Pope John Paul II led the inauguration of World Youth Day at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.Â Although the event is predominantly attended by Catholic delegates, itÂ is very much open to those from other creeds; the themes of gratefulness, acceptance and peace transcend all differences, after…

The Goal Standard: Neil Etheridge

Text by GRACE C. DIEZ Diving, rolling, shielding, jumping, catching, bruising, tensing, concentrating, possibly falling face first multiple onto rough grass. That'sÂ all ratherÂ painful to endure for 90 minutes, but thatâ€™s Neil for you. He knows what it takes to bring home the gold. His mind - and his body -…