Aeron Paul Valderrama

Philippines

Occasional Sports Writer at Tiebreaker Times PH

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Philippine Women’s Ice Hockey Team claims historic IIHF Asia Cup title

1 day ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

It was a historic moment for the Philippine women’s national ice hockey team in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The Nationals claimed their first-ever IIHF Women’s Asia Cup gold medal after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Iran on Friday at the Al Hili Ice Rink. The win served as sweet revenge for the Filipinas, who settled for silver last year after a 0-4 loss to Iran’s A team.
EJ Obiena clinches third straight Asian pole vault title in thrilling jump-off

1 week ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

EJ Obiena is now a three-time Asian champion. While he didn’t set a new personal best, the two-time Olympian delivered when it mattered most, fending off his training partner, China’s Huang Bokai, to secure his third consecutive gold medal in the men’s pole vault at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held Saturday at Gumi Civic Stadium in South Korea. Obiena and Huang both failed to clear 5.82 meters after three attempts, forcing a jump-off.
Malixi, Ardina crash out of US Women’s Open

1 week ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

Rianne Malixi and Dottie Ardina failed to advance to the weekend rounds of the 2025 US Women’s Open after both golfers struggled in the second round on Saturday (Philippine time) at the challenging Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin. Ardina, determined to overcome the punishing layout, teed off early and showed flashes of brilliance on the back nine, where she started her round. She recorded birdies on holes No. 11 and No. 15 but was undone by bogeys on Nos.
Eala, Zarazua bow out of French Open doubles after tough second-round battle

1 week ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

Alex Eala and Renata Zarazua exited the 2025 French Open women’s doubles tournament in the second round following a 1-6, 3-6 loss to Olga Danilovic and Anastasia Potapova on Friday at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The defeat ended Eala’s historic campaign at the French Open, where she became the first Filipino tennis player—male or female—in the Open era to compete in the singles main draw of a Grand Slam.
JR Vargas ends UST career with a golden swing

4 weeks ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

JR Vargas dreamt of a fairy tale ending for himself and the University of Santo Tomas in UAAP Season 87 Baseball. And they came just one run away from keeping that dream alive—nearly extending their season with a Final Four win over De La Salle University. But instead of a storybook walk-off for the Golden Sox, it was the Green Batters who emerged victorious. That’s when reality hit Vargas: it was his final UAAP game. Still, the long-time UST catcher went out on a high.
Nigel Paule bids NU farewell, believes Bulldogs are built for 'three-peat'

1 month ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

Ending a UAAP career with a championship is every senior’s dream. For National University’s Nigel Paule, this title meant more than just a fitting farewell — it was history in the making. From the onset of Season 87, the NU Bulldogs were determined to accomplish something the program had never done before: win back-to-back UAAP Baseball titles. Despite recent success and a title in Season 86, consecutive championships remained elusive.
Alex Eala falls to Kostyuk, eyes redemption in Italian Open doubles with Coco Gauff

1 month ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

Alex Eala bowed out of the singles draw at the 2024 Italian Open after absorbing a dominant 6-0, 6-1 defeat at the hands of Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk on a cool evening session in Rome. What began as a fiercely contested opener quickly turned into a one-sided affair, as the 21st-seeded Kostyuk overcame a tense 10-minute first game featuring multiple deuces to break Eala’s serve.
NU overpowers La Salle for UAAP baseball repeat

1 month ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

ON the brink of collapse, National University turned pressure into power—unleashing a fifth-inning storm to etch their names in UAAP baseball with a back-to-back title. The Bulldogs completed a sweep of the De La Salle University Green Batters, pulling off a come-from-behind 9-6 victory in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 Baseball Finals, Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate, Manila.
Kevin Maulit delivers anew as NU routs La Salle to close in on UAAP baseball crown

1 month ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

KEVIN Maulit played the hero once again as National University erupted with a five-run rally in the fifth inning to secure a dominant 16-7 victory over De La Salle University to move on the cusp of back-to-back UAAP baseball titles, Friday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate, Manila. Fresh off a stellar offensive outing in the Final Four against Adamson University, the 24-year-old product of NU Nazareth School delivered the game’s most pivotal hit.
With championship composure, Kevin Maulit fuels NU’s repeat drive

1 month ago | tiebreakertimes.com.ph | Aeron Paul Valderrama

At the very start of the season, National University had one clear goal in mind — to defend its long-awaited UAAP Baseball title and complete a back-to-back championship run. So when the Bulldogs met the dangerous Adamson University squad in the semifinals, they knew they had to rise to the occasion and prove they were still the team to beat. Clinging to a slim 5-3 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, NU needed some breathing room — and they got it in emphatic fashion.