Philip Martin Matel

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MANILA, Philippines – National team first-timers look to deliver when the 16-man Alas Pilipinas Women pool sees action in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup on June 7-14 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Shaina Nitura of Adamson, NU Lady Bulldogs veteran setter Lams Lamina, and FEU Lady Tamaraws middle blocker Cla Loresco hope to make an impact when they debut in the team captained by Jia de Guzman and Dawn Catindig.

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PAMPANGA, Philippines – Passing his first tournament with excellence, Gilas Youth head coach LA Tenorio made sure that there were parallels with the men’s team, especially on the defensive end. Flashes of Tim Cone’s defensive schemes were noticeable in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, which helped the Philippines amass a winning average of 39.0 points in the six games played by Gilas Youth at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center here.

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PAMPANGA, Philippines — A smorgasbord of dominance in the country’s culinary capital. Buoyed by a spirited defensive effort in the opening frame that set the tone, Gilas Pilipinas Youth cruised to its sixth straight gold in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers with a 70-40 decimation of Indonesia at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando here on Friday, May 30.

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MANILA, Philippines – Two years removed from a triumphant title run with California Academy in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational Tournament (GVIL), Casiey Dongallo is set to make a return to the bench—as head coach.

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MANILA, Philippines – The enigmatic Calvin Abueva’s stint with Magnolia comes to a close as the Hotshots send him, Jerrick Balanza, and a second-round draft pick to the NorthPort Batang Pier for forward William Navarro. Navarro, the PBA’s fourth-leading scorer in the ongoing PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at 20.6 points on 52.3% shooting, will provide much needed offense and youth to the league-leading Magnolia squad, currently the only team with a sure playoff spot off a 7-1 record as of posting.