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  • Titan Ultra reworks Joshua Munzon trade as TNT remains in pursuit 

    Titan Ultra reworks Joshua Munzon trade as TNT remains in pursuit 

    Titan Ultra has pulled the plug on the initial framework of its transaction with TNT, opening the door for a new set of negotiations as the Tropang 5G continue to pursue Joshua Munzon.

    The Giant Risers were initially prepared to send Munzon to TNT in exchange for the Tropang 5G’s Season 53 first-round pick and rookie big man Joe Celzo. 

     

    The deal had been nearing completion and was only waiting for approval from the PBA Commissioner’s Office before unforeseen circumstances forced a rethink.

    Now, Titan Ultra is looking for more pieces from TNT. The change comes at a difficult time for the Giant Risers, who will be without Sajonia for the remainder of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup and the early portion of Season 51. 

     

    With the team needing to fill the void, Titan Ultra is reportedly exploring a stronger package before giving the green light on Munzon.

     

    The uncertainty surrounding the trade also explained Munzon’s no playing time on Wednesday.

     

    He did not suit up for Titan Ultra in its 143-113 blowout loss to San Miguel at the Ynares Center, an indication that the 15-point-per-game scorer is already at the center of a potential roster shake-up.

     

    Munzon has been a major contributor for the Giant Risers this conference, averaging 15.0 points, 4.75 rebounds and 1.25 steals through eight games.

     

    The proposed deal has already gone through at least one major revision. An earlier version that TNT ultimately rejected would have sent Rey Nambatac and Poy Erram to Titan Ultra in exchange for Munzon and Jeo Ambohot.

     

    With that package off the table, both sides are expected to continue talking over the next several months.

     

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    TNT’s interest, however, has not changed. The Tropang 5G remain determined to acquire Munzon, whose combination of scoring and perimeter defense makes him an attractive addition to a TNT roster looking to strengthen its rotation.

     

    The timing could also be significant for TNT as it battles for position in Group A. The Tropang 5G currently sit third at 4-4, tied with Converge, while Titan Ultra is at the bottom of the group with a 2-7 record. 

     

    For Titan Ultra, the situation presents an opportunity to maximize the return for one of its most valuable players.

     

    The Giant Risers are reportedly willing to listen to offers for everyone on the roster except their first-round pick and three second-round selections in the upcoming PBA Season 51 Draft. That gives the franchise considerable flexibility as it weighs both immediate needs and its longer-term rebuilding plans.

     

    Munzon’s value is also rooted in what he has already shown in the PBA. He broke out with NorthPort last season as one of the league’s emerging two-way talents, earning PBA Most Improved Player honors while also being selected to the All-Defensive Team.

     

    That development has made him more than just another trade piece.

     

    For TNT, he represents a proven young player who can contribute on both ends of the floor. For Titan Ultra, he is a valuable asset that could bring back the pieces needed to navigate a depleted roster.

     

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  • Team Liquid PH, Team Falcons PH headline MPL PH Season 18 opening week 

    Team Liquid PH, Team Falcons PH headline MPL PH Season 18 opening week 

    The road to another Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines championship begins August 21, with MPL Philippines Season 18 bringing together eight teams and a familiar rivalry that could immediately set the tone for the new campaign.

     

    The opening week at Victoria Sports Tower will waste little time delivering a blockbuster.

     

    Defending champion Team Liquid PH will begin its title defense against Team Falcons PH, giving fans an early replay of last season’s grand finals. But while TLPH enters the season with continuity, Falcons comes in carrying the memory of a painful 4-2 defeat that denied them the championship.

     

    For Team Liquid, the mission is bigger than simply defending the crown, the Cavalry is chasing a historic four-peat while keeping its championship core intact. Karl Gabriel “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno remains at the forefront, alongside exp laner Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya, midlaner Alston “Sanji” Pabico, roamer Jaypee “Jaypee” Gonzales, and jungler Dave “Teddyqt” Viaña.



    That stability could be crucial after the champions endured an unusually difficult international campaign. Team Liquid PH went winless and suffered an early exit from the Mid-Season Cup in Paris, leaving the squad with something to prove when the domestic season resumes.

     

    Falcons, meanwhile, will try to turn last season’s heartbreak into motivation as the team finished the MPL PH Season 17 regular season with an impressive 12-2 record, earning the second seed before making its way to the grand Finals. Their Finals appearance also secured a place at MSC 2026, where they joined the Philippine representatives in Paris.

     

    Now, their first assignment is the team that stood between them and the title.

     

    Before that Finals rematch takes center stage, however, the season will officially get underway with ONIC Philippines taking on Aurora PH in the opening match on August 21.

     

    That matchup also introduces one of the biggest changes of the offseason as ONIC has handed the head-coaching reins to multi-titled midlaner Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel, who makes the transition from player to coach after a short stint with EVOS in MPL Indonesia.

     

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    Pheww brings a decorated résumé to the position. He previously helped AP.Bren capture multiple championships before moving under the Team Falcons banner, and he will now attempt to guide ONIC’s King “K1NGKONG” Perez, Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez, Jann “Kirk” Guttierez, import Clayton “Saver” Kuswanto, and Czedrick “Super Yoshi” Romero.

     

    The arrival of Super Yoshi is another notable adjustment to the lineup. He has taken over a starting role from veteran roamer Borris “Brusko” Parro, who will begin the season on the bench.

     

    With familiar champions, a revenge-minded finalist and a new coaching era all packed into the opening week, Season 18 already has plenty of storylines before the first major battles unfold.

     

    Omega Esports, TNC Pro Team, AP Bren and Twisted Minds PH will also see action during the first week, ensuring all eight teams get their campaigns underway early.

     

    The regular-season schedule will feature seven matches per week: two on Friday, three on Saturday and two on Sunday.

     

    There is also a scheduling adjustment later in the campaign. Week 8 will begin on Thursday, October 8, 2026, but there will be no matches scheduled for Saturday, October 10.

     

    For MPL PH, the new season is not simply another title race. It is a chance for Team Liquid to continue its reign, for Falcons to rewrite the ending of their previous campaign, and for contenders like ONIC to see whether major changes can quickly translate into results.

     

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  • Albert Delos Santos completes golden sweep as Philippine lifters dominate in Tashkent 

    Albert Delos Santos completes golden sweep as Philippine lifters dominate in Tashkent 

    The Philippines is building serious momentum in Asian weightlifting, and 19-year-old Albert Delos Santos is proving to be one of the country’s brightest young stars.

     

    Delos Santos delivered a golden sweep for the Philippines in the men’s 70kg junior category at the 2026 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, securing gold in all three events on Tuesday.

     

    The Filipino lifter topped the snatch with 141kg before dominating the clean and jerk at 180kg. His combined effort of 321kg also gave him the gold in the total, completing a three-medal haul in his division.


    But beyond the three gold medals, Delos Santos finally conquered one of the few targets that had escaped him.

     

    The snatch gold was his first at this level, giving an extra layer of significance to an already impressive performance.

     

    Delos Santos entered the competition with plenty of momentum after making headlines at the 2026 IWF World Junior Weightlifting Championships in Ismaila, Egypt, last May. There, he shattered the world junior record in the clean and jerk by lifting 187kg.

     

    His latest performance now adds another milestone to what is quickly becoming a promising international career.

     

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    Delos Santos will not have to wait long for another major test as he is set to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, next month, giving him an opportunity to carry his growing confidence onto an even bigger stage.

     

    He was not the only Filipino lifter to shine in Tashkent as Jhodie Peralta also produced a strong medal haul in the Youth Women’s 53kg division, collecting two gold medals and one silver. She won the snatch with an 86kg lift and followed that with a 102kg silver-medal performance in the clean and jerk. Her 188kg total was enough to put her back on top of the podium.

     

    The Philippines continued to pile up medals across several weight classe with Hidilyn Diaz’s niece, Alexsandra Diaz, swept the women’s 49kg category with three gold medals. She registered 77kg in the snatch, 92kg in the clean and jerk and 169kg in the total.

     

    Jerick Icon Castro matched that three-gold performance in the men’s 60kg class, lifting 116kg in the snatch and 144kg in the clean and jerk for a winning total of 260kg.

     

    Althea Bacaro added two gold medals in the Youth Women’s 45kg division, topping the clean and jerk with 83kg and finishing with a 146kg total.

     

    Prince Kiel Delos Santos also claimed gold in the men’s 60kg division after recording a 120kg snatch, while Angeline Colonia contributed another gold with her 80kg snatch in the women’s 49kg category.

     

    Together, the young Filipino lifters have turned the Tashkent championships into a showcase of the country’s depth in the sport.

     

    The Philippines leads both the Youth and Junior categories with an impressive 16 gold, six silver and nine bronze medals.

     

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  • Magnolia finds its groove as Jerom Lastimosa lead the charge against Phoenix 

    Magnolia finds its groove as Jerom Lastimosa lead the charge against Phoenix 

    Magnolia is finally beginning to look like a team that has found its rhythm as the Hotshots put together their game winning streak of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, turning a tight contest against the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters into a statement 115-101 victory at the Ynares Center.

     

    The difference came in the fourth quarter, when Magnolia answered Phoenix’s push with a devastating 16-0 run that completely flipped the game.

     

    Phoenix had taken an 86-82 lead, but Jerom Lastimosa and KJ Buffen helped ignite Magnolia’s decisive surge, transforming a four-point deficit into a 98-86 advantage. From there, the Hotshots never gave the Fuel Masters a chance to recover.

    Lastimosa was at the center of the turnaround as the Magnolia guard delivered the best offensive performance of his career, scoring 30 points on an outstanding 11-of-14 shooting. Twelve of those points came in the final quarter, allowing the Hotshots to pull away when the game mattered most.

     

    Mark Barroca provided another major boost late, scoring 10 of his 21 points in the fourth.

     

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    Buffen was just as important throughout the night, finishing with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Phoenix struggled once again to maintain its offensive production down the stretch.

     

    It was a familiar problem for the Fuel Masters. In their previous outing against Blackwater, Phoenix managed only 14 points in the final quarter. Against Magnolia, the same fourth-quarter struggles resurfaced at the worst possible time.

     

    BJ Johnson carried much of the Phoenix offense with 37 points, while Ricci Rivero added 16. Kenneth Tuffin and Kai Ballungay contributed 12 points each, with Gian Mamuyac finishing with 10.

     

    For Magnolia coach LA Tenorio, however, the biggest takeaway was not simply the scoring. It was how his players reacted after Phoenix mounted its challenge in the third quarter.

     

    “The guys responded after the third quarter. Usually, kapag nagkaka-run ang kalaban namin, we got deflated at natataranta. Today, they stayed positive,” offered head coach Tenorio said.

     

    That resilience became the foundation of Magnolia’s fourth-quarter explosion.

     

    Tenorio also singled out Lastimosa, praising the guard’s willingness to absorb coaching and immediately translate instructions into action.

     

    “What I like about Jerom is that he’s a listener, he’s a good student of the game. Ginagawa niya talaga yung mga sinasabi naming coaching staff, lalong-lalo na ako,” he said.

     

    Lastimosa’s breakout performance could prove particularly valuable for a Magnolia squad that is beginning to build momentum. With Buffen providing the heavy scoring load and Barroca delivering his veteran presence, the Hotshots suddenly have another reliable weapon capable of changing the game.

     

    The victory also carries added significance in the Group B standings as Magnolia improved to 4-3. 

     

    Phoenix, also now 4-3, slipped to solo second after previously sharing the lead with Rain or Shine.

     

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  • Edward Dapadap retires as two-time world champion, closes seven-year MLBB career 

    Edward Dapadap retires as two-time world champion, closes seven-year MLBB career 

    For a span of seven years, Edward Jay “Edward” Dapadap helped define what it meant to be an elite Filipino Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player.

     

    Now, one of Philippine esports’ most decorated careers has reached its final chapter as Edward announced his retirement from professional MLBB on Tuesday, with Aurora Gaming confirming the veteran exp laner’s departure from competitive play after a career filled with domestic championships, international glory, and individual recognition.

     

    “Some careers end on stage. Others live on through the moments they leave behind. Edward, thank you for making Aurora Gaming your final chapter as a pro MLBB player. Your consistency helped shape the scene better. We’re proud to have shared your final ride with us,” Aurora Gaming said on their social media post.


    The timing of his retirement brings an end to a journey that began far from the bright lights of the MPL Philippines stage.

     

    From student hobby to esports history, Edward first encountered MLBB as a student, initially treating the game as a hobby before his performances in amateur tournaments began attracting attention from established players.

     

    At only 15, he made the bold move to travel alone to Manila in search of opportunities in the growing professional scene.

     

    It eventually led him to Blacklist International, where he became one of the key figures in one of Philippine MLBB’s most successful runs.

     

    With Blacklist, Edward captured MPL Philippines Season 7, Season 8, and Season 10, adding the M3 World Championship in 2021 to his résumé.

     

    But his career did not stop with Blacklist as Edward later joined Aurora Gaming, where he added another world championship to his collection by helping the team conquer the M7 World Championship.

     

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    The victory placed him in an exclusive group of players to have won the MLBB World Championship twice.

     

    The 21-year-old became the fourth player to accomplish the feat, joining jungler Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, David “FlapTzy” Canon, and Angelo “Phewww” Arcangel.

     

    For all the championships attached to his name, Edward’s influence on the local scene was not measured solely by medals and titles.

     

    In 2023, he was inducted into the MPL Philippines Hall of Legends, cementing his status among the players whose careers made a lasting contribution to the league.

     

    His retirement now closes a chapter that began with a teenager chasing an opportunity and ended with a two-time world champion and Hall of Legends inductee.

     

    In his farewell video, Edward looked back on the people who accompanied him throughout the journey, thanking his coaches, teammates, and supporters.

     

    He saved his final words for the community that watched his career unfold.

     

    “This is Edward signing off. Thank you for being part of the best years of my life. Maybe this is the last time na makikita niyo akong wearing a pro jersey. Pero sa lahat ng support niyo, I will carry it with me forever,” said Edward.

     

    From a 15-year-old making the trip to Manila to a player lifting world championship trophies on the international stage, Edward’s seven-year career became part of the story of Philippine MLBB itself.

     

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  • Alas Girls fall to Venezuela in five sets, still punch ticket to U17 Worlds round of 16 

    Alas Girls fall to Venezuela in five sets, still punch ticket to U17 Worlds round of 16 

    The Philippines dropped a 19-25, 16-25, 25-22, 25-19, 11-15 decision to Venezuela on Wednesday (Philippine time) in San Felipe, Chile, yet the four-set rally was enough to send Alas Girls into the Round of 16 of the FIVB U17 World Championship.

     

    Down 0-2 and seemingly on the brink, the young Filipinos refused to let the match end quietly. Caera Celis and Xyz Rayco spearheaded the turnaround as Alas Girls won the third and fourth sets to force a decider.

     

    Although Venezuela regained control in the fifth, the Philippines had already secured the tiebreak point it needed to move ahead of Mexico for the final Round-of-16 ticket.

     

     

    That result made Alas Girls the first Philippine team to advance to the knockout stage of a volleyball world championship.

     

    The Philippines now faces an even tougher challenge: an unbeaten South Korean side that swept all five of its Pool D matches. The Round of 16 clash is set for Thursday, August 13, in Santiago, Chile.

     

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    Celis once again delivered at the top of the Alas offense, matching her tournament-high with 24 points. She finished with 22 kills and two aces.

     

    Rayco provided the other major offensive spark with 19 points, coming from 17 attacks, one block, and one ace.

     

    Jhaynna Bulandres added eight points, including six attacks and two blocks, while Madele Gale chipped in six points with three blocks.

     

    Irish May Mahinay contributed five points through two blocks and three aces. Sharina Rhyza Lleses added four, while Taj Teves and Khaira Manzano scored two points apiece. Jhenica Sadia completed the scoring with one point.

     

    Meanwhile in Venezuela, Yalesca erupted for a game-high 27 points, with Amanda Pacheco adding 15 and Fabianny Carima producing 14. Antonella Lovera Pacheco also reached double figures with 12 points.

     

    The match was decided by a handful of statistical edges as Venezuela held the advantage at the net, particularly on blocks, where it outscored the Philippines 16-8. The Venezuelans also had the slightest edge in attacks, 58-57, and finished ahead in service aces, 7-6.

     

    Errors, meanwhile, were dead even at 25 apiece wherein the numbers reflected a match in which Alas Girls were never far from Venezuela despite falling behind early. The Philippines found a way to extend the contest and, more importantly, collect the point that kept its world championship journey alive.

     

    Venezuela finished second in Pool B at 3-2, behind unbeaten China. While for Alas Girls, the loss ultimately became a milestone rather than an ending.

     

    Their reward is a place among the world’s best U17 teams—and a meeting with South Korea, the undefeated Pool D champion, in the Round of 16 on Thursday, August 13.

     

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  • Maverick Ahanmisi leads Terrafirma’s big escape, earns PBA Player of the Week

    Maverick Ahanmisi leads Terrafirma’s big escape, earns PBA Player of the Week

    Maverick Ahanmisi saved his best for the moment Terrafirma Dyip needed it most. 

     

    With the unbeaten NLEX Road Warriors threatening to hand Terrafirma another painful loss, the veteran guard helped spark a decisive late-game surge as the Dyip pulled off a 114-109 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

     

    The win did more than end NLEX’s perfect six-game start. It breathed new life into Terrafirma’s playoff campaign, lifting the Dyip to a 3-4 record and into a share of fourth place in Group A with Converge FiberXers.

     

    Ahanmisi, helped orchestrate a 9-0 run in the final 2:07 to turn a five-point deficit into a statement victory.

     

    The veteran guard first found Geo Chiu for back-to-back assists, with a steal off Schonny Winston sandwiched between the two plays, allowing Terrafirma to erase NLEX’s advantage and tie the game at 109-all.

     

    Ahanmisi then made his impact felt on the other end as his defensive rebound created the opportunity for Brent Paraiso to bury the go-ahead basket with 1:09 remaining, putting Terrafirma in front for good.

     

    Paraiso followed with a big offensive rebound and two free throws, while Ahanmisi added a split from the line as the Dyip finally closed out a game that had been slipping away in similar situations throughout the conference.

     

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    The victory was especially satisfying after Terrafirma suffered a narrow 100-101 defeat to NLEX in Round 1.

     

    Ahanmisi finished the game with 16 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, and three steals, a stat line that reflected his influence on both ends of the floor.

     

    His performance earned him the PBA Player of the Week award for Aug. 4 to 8, beating out Magnolia’s Jerom Lastimosa, Blackwater’s Sedrick Barefield, teammate Paraiso, and San Miguel’s Don Trollano for the weekly honor.

     

    “I think it’s a learning process. Credit to the team for showing character and to the coaches, they made us do a lot of situational stuff in practice and I think that helped us,” Ahanmisi said.

     

    The award also underlines how steady Ahanmisi has been throughout the Governors’ Cup. He is averaging 16 points, 6.57 rebounds, and 7.71 assists per game, giving Terrafirma a reliable veteran presence as it battles for a place in the playoffs.

     

    More importantly, his latest performance came when the Dyip needed it most. Instead of allowing another close game to slip away, Terrafirma turned its late-game execution into the difference against the conference’s previously unbeaten team.

     

    Now, Ahanmisi and the Dyip have another crucial test, as they face the Converge FiberXers on Tuesday, August 11, at the Ynares Center, with both teams carrying identical 3-4 records in Group A.

     

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  • “This achievement is the result of everyone’s hard work”: Taka Minowa on Alas Women’s SEA V.Cup silver finish 

    “This achievement is the result of everyone’s hard work”: Taka Minowa on Alas Women’s SEA V.Cup silver finish 

    Alas Pilipinas Women head coach Taka Minowa viewed the breakthrough at the 2026 SEA V.Cup Leg 2 as the payoff from years of work beyond the national team setup, crediting the players, coaches, and mother clubs that have continued to raise the level of Philippine women’s volleyball.

     

    The silver-medal finish carried extra weight after the Philippines finally ended its seven-year drought against Vietnam and followed it up with a victory over Indonesia in its final match to secure second place.

      

    For Minowa, however, the story goes beyond those two results.

     

    “I believe this moment is not only about the players who are with us in the national team pool. It is the result of the hard work of so many players, coaches, and clubs who have continued to develop and make Philippine volleyball more competitive over the years,” the Japanese mentor said.

     

    It was a particularly significant achievement for Minowa, who had only recently taken charge of Alas Pilipinas. Appointed in June, the 34-year-old coach had little time to impose his system or build chemistry before being thrust into his first major assignment with the national women’s team.

     

    Rather than treating the limited preparation as an excuse, Minowa and his players quickly put together a competitive campaign. 

     

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    After going without a podium finish in Leg 1 in Vietnam, Alas Pilipinas responded in Thailand by beating Vietnam and Indonesia and claiming the silver medal.

     

    “I hope everyone can be proud of the players and coaches who gave their time, effort, and heart to this team,” he said.

     

    “This achievement is the result of everyone’s hard work, and I’m very grateful to be part of this journey with all of you.”

     

    The breakthrough was also reflected in the individual performances of the Alas Pilipinas players. Alyssa Solomon was named Best Opposite Spiker in both Leg 1 and Leg 2, while Eya Laure earned a place among the Best Outside Spikers in Leg 2.

     

    The challenge now gets significantly bigger as Minowa will continue to lead the national team into the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where Alas Pilipinas has been drawn into Group B with reigning champion China and Kazakhstan.

     

    The Philippines will be looking to improve on its previous Asian Games finishes, having placed fourth in both the 1962 and 1966 editions.

     

    For a team that just broke through against Vietnam and reached the SEA V.Cup podium, the next assignment offers an opportunity to prove that the silver medal was not simply a one-off breakthrough—but another step in the Philippines’ long-term climb toward becoming a more competitive force in Asian volleyball.

     

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  • This Week’s Sports Fixtures: PBA, PVL On Tour, and Gilas Pilipinas U18 (August 10 – August 16)

    This Week’s Sports Fixtures: PBA, PVL On Tour, and Gilas Pilipinas U18 (August 10 – August 16)

    It will be another busy stretch for Philippine sports, with volleyball and basketball taking center stage across several competitions. The PVL On Tour heads to Lanao del Norte, Alas Pilipinas Girls continue their international campaigns in Chile, Gilas Pilipinas Boys begin their FIBA U18 Asian Championship campaign in Ahmedabad, while the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup rolls on with another set of crucial matchups.

     

    PVL On Tour

     

    Saturday, August 15 – Lanao del Norte

    • 4:00 p.m. – Farm Fresh Foxies vs. NXLED Chameleons
    • 6:30 p.m. – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs. Akari Chargers

     

    Alas Pilipinas Girls

     

    FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship – San Felipe, Chile

    • Monday, August 10 | 5:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Peru
    • Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Venezuela

    FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship – Ahmedabad, India

    • Thursday, August 13 | 4:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei
    • Saturday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Australia

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    Join us this week at Ynares, Antipolo and Smart Araneta Coliseum before we take a break! #PBA50 #PBA50LID pic.twitter.com/jTSnBFx4xj

    — PBA (@pbaconnect) August 10, 2026

    PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup

     

    Tuesday, August 11 – Ynares Center, Antipolo

    • 5:15 p.m. – Converge FiberXers vs. Terrafirma Dyip
    • 7:30 p.m. – NLEX Road Warriors vs. TNT Tropang 5G

    Wednesday, August 12 – Ynares Center, Antipolo

    • 5:15 p.m. – Titan Ultra Giant Risers vs. San Miguel Beermen
    • 7:30 p.m. – Magnolia Hotshots vs. Phoenix Fuel Masters

    Friday, August 7 – Smart Araneta Coliseum

    • 5:15 p.m. – Converge FiberXers vs. NLEX Road Warriors
    • 7:30 p.m. – Meralco Bolts vs. Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings

    With several national teams and domestic clubs in action, fans have plenty to follow across the week. From the international stage in Chile and India to the local courts and the PVL’s provincial stop, these fixtures offer a packed schedule of Philippine sporting action.

     

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  • Jhodie Peralta powers Philippine medal surge with five-medal haul in Uzbekistan

    Jhodie Peralta powers Philippine medal surge with five-medal haul in Uzbekistan

    Jhodie Peralta proved that consistency can be just as valuable as a single standout lift as the Zamboanga standout delivered five medals across two divisions at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

     

    She strengthened the Philippines’ growing medal haul while showing her ability to compete against lifters in both the youth and junior categories.

     

    Peralta struck gold twice and added a silver in the youth women’s 53kg division. She topped the snatch with 86kg, then lifted 102kg in the clean & jerk to finish second in that event. Her combined 188kg total was enough to give her the youth division gold.

     

    She produced another medal-winning performance in the junior class, again ruling the snatch with 86kg. 

     

    Her 102kg clean & jerk placed her fourth in the event, but the combined 188kg total still earned her the silver.

     

    That left Peralta just 1kg behind Thailand’s Natcha Kaewnoi, who captured the junior total gold.

    The five-medal performance also adds another chapter to Peralta’s steady rise on the international youth circuit. 

     

    She already made headlines at the 2025 Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Astana, where she collected three silver medals in the youth 53kg class and two bronze medals in the junior division.

     

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    Her latest showing comes as Philippine youth weightlifting continues to build a deep pipeline of promising lifters. Earlier in the Tashkent competition, Althea Bacaro also emerged with two gold medals, while other Filipino lifters contributed to the country’s growing haul.

     

    Following the latest results, the Philippines has amassed 13 gold, nine silver, and five bronze medals in the competition. 

     

    Five Filipino lifters combined for eight gold, five silver, and four bronze medals on Saturday, Aug. 8, helping fuel the country’s impressive medal run.

     

    The campaign is not over yet as scheduled to compete are world youth champion Albert Ian Delos Santos in the men’s 70kg, Jea Mae Palagtiw in the women’s 69kg, Rhianne Cabalida in the women’s 77kg, junior lifter Rosalinda Faustino in the women’s 57kg, and Mango Prince David Tarro in the men’s 65kg.

     

    With more Filipino lifters still waiting for their turn on the platform, Peralta’s five-medal haul could prove to be one of the highlights of a much bigger Philippine medal story in Tashkent.

     

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