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Philippine batters strike in Pony WS
by Joey Villar - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines brought home a pair of championships from the recently concluded Pony International Softball World Series in McAllen, Texas with Manila reigning supreme in the 18-under division and Sagay City claiming...
Young Filipino batters stun mighty Japan
by Joey Villar - July 21, 2026 - 12:58pm
So sensational was the result that it reverberated and celebrated back home by the Filipinos through viral posts on social media.
Ramirez keeps Asian jiu-jitsu title
by Joey Villar - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
At 35 years old, two-time world jiu-jitsu champion Annie Ramirez still yearns for glory.
Ramirez gets going with another jiu-jitsu gold
by Joey Villar - July 20, 2026 - 5:01pm
At 35 years old, two-time world jiu-jitsu champion Annie Ramirez’s thirst for gold remains unquenchable.
Suarez makes quick work of Avila, stays on Navarrete's rearview mirror
by Joey Villar - July 19, 2026 - 12:53pm
Charly Suarez went into his super featherweight duel with Mexican Manuel Avila wanting to send a message to reigning WBO titlist Emanuel Navarrete — he is coming for the Mexican champion.
Blu Girls miss bracket play
by Joey Villar - July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines destroyed a listless host Peru at the end of the opening round, 8-0, but fell short of advancing to the bracket play of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup group stage in Lima. yesterday. ...
Alas coach says future is bright
by Joey Villar - July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Alas Pilipinas men’s coach Angiolino Frigoni is determined to stick with the young players who answered the call in the SEA V Cup in Candon City, Ilocos Sur.
Blu Girls score shocker in Peru
by Joey Villar - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Blu Girls pulled off a miraculous seventh-inning effort and eked out a shock 5-4 victory over the World No. 3 Puerto Ricans yesterday in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup-Group Stage campaign...
Alas men yield to Indonesia, crash out of SEA V Cup
by Joey Villar - July 17, 2026 - 8:29pm
Alas Pilipinas blew a six-point lead in the third set and lost to three-time champion Indonesia, 25-20, 25-23, 27-25, on Friday to kiss the former’s medal chances goodbye in the men’s SEA V Cup at the...
Blu Girls stun Puerto Rico to stay alive in Softball World Cup qualifiers
by Joey Villar - July 17, 2026 - 3:54pm
 The Philippine Blu Girls pulled off a miraculous seventh-inning effort and eked out a shock 5-4 victory over the World No. 3 Puerto Ricans Friday that breathed life to their WBSC Women’s Softball World...
Alas in must-win match vs Indonesia
by Joey Villar - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Alas Pilipinas is facing the prospect a worst finish in the history of the Men’s SEA V Cup as it tangles with three-time champion Indonesia today.
Alas men in must-win SEA V Cup match vs Indonesia
by Joey Villar - July 16, 2026 - 5:49pm
Alas Pilipinas knew it is facing its worst finish in the history of men’s SEA V Cup. The Filipinos are also aware there is still a sliver of chance they could avert it.
Blu Girls blanked by Japanese for second straight loss
by Joey Villar - July 16, 2026 - 2:51pm
The Philippine Blu Girls got suffocated by the Japanese’s pitching brilliance and absorbed a numbing 4-0 defeat, the former’s second straight in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup group stage...
Blu Girls yield to Venezuelans
by Joey Villar - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Blu Girls sank in the quagmire of the Venezuelans’ barrage of runs and suffered a stinging 8-5 defeat in yesterday’s start of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup group stage in Lima,...
NCAA, Cignal forge broadcast partnership
by Joey Villar - July 15, 2026 - 10:11pm
MediaQuest Holdings Inc. chairman Manny V. Pangilinan has had his eyes on the NCAA joining the family for long.
Blu Girls fall vs Venezuela in Softball World Cup group stage opener
by Joey Villar - July 15, 2026 - 1:59pm
The Philippine Blu Girls sank under the quagmire of the Venezuelans’ barrage of runs and suffered a stinging 8-5 defeat at the start of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup group stage.
Alas opens bid vs Cambodia
by Joey Villar - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
A slew of World Championship veterans will spearhead Alas Pilipinas when it clashes with Cambodia today, seeking  a podium return in Week 1 of the SEA V Cup at Candon City Arena.
Alas men to bank on World Championship campaigners vs Cambodia
by Joey Villar - July 14, 2026 - 1:46pm
A slew of World Championship veterans will spearhead Alas Pilipinas when it clashes with Cambodia Wednesday and seek a podium return in the first of the two-week men’s SEA V Cup at the Candon City Arena. ...
Alas men to fly high in Candon?
by Joey Villar - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Candon City rides the waves of its successful hosting of the AVC Women’s Cup last month as it stages another international event in the SEA V-League Men’s tournament unfurling tomorrow at the Candon City...
Alas men take on Cambodia to open SEA V-League campaign
by Joey Villar - July 13, 2026 - 5:07pm
Candon City rides the waves of its successful hosting of the AVC Women’s Cup last month as it stages another international event in the first of the two-legged SEA V-League Men’s tournament unfurling...
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