Metro Sports articles
Yulo earns praise for historic world gymnastics gold
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) congratulated Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for capturing the country’s first gold medal in the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar expressed admiration for Yulo’s “talent and ...
Pasay Voyagers to tackle Marikina Shoemasters
The Pasay Voyagers resume their journey toward the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season playoffs on Monday (Oct. 14) when they tackle the Marikina Shoemasters at Imus Sports Complex. Back in orbit following a 92-89 victory over the Quezon City Capitals on Oct. 3, the Voyagers have won...
Makati beats Valenzuela for 12-3 record
The Makati Super Crunch defeated the Valenzuela SPV TOP Market Place, 78-61, on Wednesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Valenzuela Astrodome. The home team was ahead 13-12 with 3:54 left in the first quarter when John Rey Villanueva hit a three-pointer, Joseph S...
Pasig Realtors clinch 10th win
The Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors held off a late Bataan Risers uprising to take a 64-63 victory on Wednesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Valenzuela Astrodome. The Realtors were up 60-51 with four minutes left to play when Byron Villarias hit a three-pointer. Leo Najor...
Lawmaker wants to ban foreign players in collegiate sports leagues
A party-list lawmaker has filed a resolution to prohibit all collegiate and university leagues from recruiting foreign players, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In filing House Resolution 388, Deputy Speaker and 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero said recruiting non-Filipino...
Govt agencies urged to support 10th Asean Para Games
President Rodrigo Duterte asked all government agencies and government owned or controlled corporations to support the Philippine hosting of the 10th Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) Para Games. Under Memorandum Circular No. 67, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea by authori...
Makati Super Crunch sustains good showing
Makati posts a steady showing at Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Paolo Orbeta, the owner of the Makati Super Crunch said a potential investor is coming in to become part-owner of his basketball squad. “Because of our good standing in the MPBL, our team has become m...
Pasay Voyagers defeat Iloilo United Royals
The Pasay Voyagers played the role of conquerors as they played the spoiler role against home squad Iloilo United Royals, 56-52, Thursday night in the MPBL Lakan Season at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. Iloilo shot a woeful 9-of-22 shooting from the foul line, which cost the host...
Caloocan Supremos holds off Nueva Ecija
With Almond Vosotros now uncertain for the Caloocan Supremos-Victory Liner, Paul Sanga stepped up to deliver over the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, 92-90, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan season at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. Sanga finished with 24 points while shooting six tripl...
Pasay Voyagers snag sixth straight MPBL win
The Pasay Voyagers snagged their sixth straight win at the MPBL Lakan Season against the Paranaque Patriots. The Voyagers’ convincing 79-60 triumph was supported by another solid game from Dhon Reverente, who dished out another double-double performance. Reverente ended up with 15 points and...
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