Philippine sports news: UAAP, NCAA, PBA, PVL, MPL-PH and more — from the digital tambayan of Philippine sports.https://stage.tbti.me/en-phhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/akari-rizal-eyes-outright-wmpbl-semis-berth-in-rematch-vs-batangas-nz-bluefire/https://stage.tbti.me/news/akari-rizal-eyes-outright-wmpbl-semis-berth-in-rematch-vs-batangas-nz-bluefire/Akari-Rizal aims to secure an outright semifinal berth, while Batangas-New Zealand Bluefire seeks sole possession of the top spot as two of the league’s heavyweights clash on Sunday in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League at the Uratex Showroom in Muntinlupa. Despite sitting atop the standings, the Sparks enter their 6 p.m. showdown against […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:18:33 GMTBasketballNewsWMPBLJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/caloocan-survives-mindoro-in-overtime-thriller-to-stay-atop-mpbl-north/https://stage.tbti.me/news/caloocan-survives-mindoro-in-overtime-thriller-to-stay-atop-mpbl-north/Caloocan scored the last four points in overtime to escape Mindoro, 91–88, on Saturday and retain the North Division top spot in the 2026 MPBL Season at the One Arena in Cainta, Rizal. Caloocan bounced back from a 60–68 loss to San Juan last Wednesday and improved to 12–1, ahead of Abra Solid North (10–1) […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:05:04 GMTBasketballMPBLNewsTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/san-beda-rizal-completes-perfect-sweep-rules-inaugural-echelon-u16-crown/https://stage.tbti.me/news/san-beda-rizal-completes-perfect-sweep-rules-inaugural-echelon-u16-crown/San Beda-Rizal reigned supreme in the first-ever Echelon U16 Club Invitational, defeating Kaito Volleyball Academy, 25-13, in the championship game to complete a tournament sweep on Saturday at the SM Southmall Events Hall in Las Piñas City. The Baby Red Spikers went unbeaten in 11 games, including four in the first round, five in the […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:29:41 GMTNewsVolleyballJustin Valenciahttps://stage.tbti.me/news/no-regrets-as-jovelyn-gonzaga-closes-national-team-chapter/https://stage.tbti.me/news/no-regrets-as-jovelyn-gonzaga-closes-national-team-chapter/CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Despite a bittersweet end to her national team journey, Jovelyn Gonzaga remained filled with pride and gratitude, cherishing the chance to represent the Philippines on the international stage one final time. Gonzaga closed the curtain on her national team career following Alas Pilipinas’ 21-25, 12-25, 21-25 defeat to Iran, which dropped […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:59:42 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/ara-galang-urges-next-gen-to-seize-national-team-opportunities-after-alas-stint/https://stage.tbti.me/news/ara-galang-urges-next-gen-to-seize-national-team-opportunities-after-alas-stint/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Ara Galang knows all too well how fleeting and precious a national team call-up can be. Galang had multiple opportunities to represent the country early in her career and during her prime, but injuries repeatedly derailed those chances, preventing her from fully maximizing what could have been a longer stint with […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:17:00 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/emotional-alyssa-valdez-stands-by-decision-to-suit-up-for-alas-women/https://stage.tbti.me/news/emotional-alyssa-valdez-stands-by-decision-to-suit-up-for-alas-women/CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Alyssa Valdez has found herself at the center of intense scrutiny and online backlash following her decision to accept the Alas Pilipinas call-up for the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup. The situation has left Valdez — long regarded as the face of Philippine volleyball and a central figure in the sport’s […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:48:23 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/jolo-pascual-bench-copada-reunite-with-ex-ue-teammates-at-letran/https://stage.tbti.me/news/jolo-pascual-bench-copada-reunite-with-ex-ue-teammates-at-letran/Colegio de San Juan de Letran is not done reloading just yet. The Squires have added another piece to their arsenal, securing the commitment of former University of the East standout Jolo Pascual to bolster their title defense bid in the NCAA Season 102 Juniors Basketball Tournament. The 6-foot-2 guard will reunite with former Junior […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:26:02 GMTCSJLNCAANewsUAAPUEErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-settle-for-eighth-post-worst-avc-cup-finish/https://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-settle-for-eighth-post-worst-avc-cup-finish/CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas closed its 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup campaign in eighth place, finishing with its worst-ever result in the tournament after a straight-sets loss to Iran, 21–25, 12–25, 21–25, on Sunday at the Candon City Arena here. The result marked the Philippines’ worst campaign since its seventh-place finish in its […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:59:20 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/gelacio-sees-homegrown-system-as-sibol-hoks-edge/https://stage.tbti.me/news/gelacio-sees-homegrown-system-as-sibol-hoks-edge/PETALING JAYA, Malaysia — SIBOL Honor of Kings head coach Gerald Gelacio believes the Philippines’ unique domestic ecosystem could become one of its biggest advantages after the national team opened its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games Qualifiers with a dominant 2-0 sweep of Pakistan at the Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel. The victory provided an […]Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:25:15 GMT2026 Asian GamesESportsHonor of KingsNewsJohnEd Ubaldohttps://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-roll-past-malaysia-book-fiba-asia-cup-ticket-eye-gold-vs-thailand/https://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-roll-past-malaysia-book-fiba-asia-cup-ticket-eye-gold-vs-thailand/Gilas Pilipinas Boys dominated their way into the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers final after crushing Malaysia, 130–54, on Saturday evening at the Chan Ka Pho Gymnasium in Krabi, Thailand. The Philippines will face Thailand in the tournament final, with both finalists securing spots in the Asia Cup proper, set from August 13 […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:14:36 GMTBasketballGilas PilipinasNewsMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/leonard-grospe-clears-2-23m-in-record-leap-at-philippine-athletics-championships/https://stage.tbti.me/news/leonard-grospe-clears-2-23m-in-record-leap-at-philippine-athletics-championships/CAPAS, Tarlac – High jumper Leonard Grospe soared to a record-breaking 2.23 meters on his first attempt, highlighting an action-packed Friday night in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium here. Just over a month after setting a new national and personal best of […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:31:13 GMTNewsTrack & FieldTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-ends-vietnams-reign-books-avc-cup-final-clash-with-chinese-taipei/https://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-ends-vietnams-reign-books-avc-cup-final-clash-with-chinese-taipei/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – South Korea ended Vietnam’s reign in ruthless fashion, sweeping the three-time defending champions in straight sets, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22, to barge into the final of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Saturday night at the Candon City Arena. The result marked a striking response from the South Koreans, who were […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:59 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-de-davao-grants-scholarships-to-rene-baterbonias-six-siblings-fulfills-his-dream/https://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-de-davao-grants-scholarships-to-rene-baterbonias-six-siblings-fulfills-his-dream/One of the dreams of the late Rene Baterbonia will continue to live on. During the Saturday evening Mass held for his wake at the Christ the King Chapel of Ateneo de Davao Senior High School’s Bangkal Campus, Ateneo de Davao University President Fr. Karel San Juan, SJ announced that the university will provide full […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:20:26 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/chinese-taipei-sweeps-kazakhstan-reaches-first-ever-avc-cup-final/https://stage.tbti.me/news/chinese-taipei-sweeps-kazakhstan-reaches-first-ever-avc-cup-final/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Chinese Taipei stormed into its first-ever AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup finals appearance in emphatic fashion, stunning Kazakhstan in straight sets, 25-23, 25-16, 25-13, on Saturday at the Candon City Arena here. The breakthrough assures Chinese Taipei at least a silver medal finish — its highest finish at the continental level — […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:33:25 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/abra-overpowers-meycauayan-marilao-to-tighten-mpbl-north-race/https://stage.tbti.me/news/abra-overpowers-meycauayan-marilao-to-tighten-mpbl-north-race/Abra Solid North handed Meycauayan Marilao a harsh reality check on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province. The defending champions cruised to a dominant 101-75 victory in the nightcap to improve to 10-1, moving closer to the leaders in the round-robin elimination phase […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:04:57 GMTBasketballMPBLNewsTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/san-beda-bagong-ilog-kaito-set-pace-as-echelon-u16-moves-to-next-phase/https://stage.tbti.me/news/san-beda-bagong-ilog-kaito-set-pace-as-echelon-u16-moves-to-next-phase/San Beda-Rizal, Bagong Ilog Volleyball Club, and Kaito Volleyball Academy topped their respective pools to lead the six teams advancing to the Echelon Under-16 Club Invitational second round on Friday at the SM Southmall Events Hall in Las Piñas City. Joining the pool leaders in the next round, where teams will compete in a single […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:33:06 GMTNewsSBCVolleyballJustin Valenciahttps://stage.tbti.me/news/feu-says-goodbye-to-tina-salak-as-she-shifts-full-focus-to-akari/https://stage.tbti.me/news/feu-says-goodbye-to-tina-salak-as-she-shifts-full-focus-to-akari/After a three-year tenure with her alma mater, Far Eastern University women’s volleyball head coach Tina Salak is stepping down from her post to focus on her professional coaching career, the program announced on Saturday morning. Salak, who also serves as head coach of the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League, leaves the FEU […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:34:16 GMTFEUNewsPVLUAAPVolleyballErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/mother-of-rene-baterbonia-remains-firm-in-demand-for-answers-despite-baldwin-apology/https://stage.tbti.me/news/mother-of-rene-baterbonia-remains-firm-in-demand-for-answers-despite-baldwin-apology/Rovelyn Baterbonia, the mother of late Ateneo-commit Rene Baterbonia, remains unsatisfied with the apology issued by Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin, which was posted through the university’s official social media channels on Friday evening. In a Facebook post in the early hours of Saturday morning, the grieving mother said that an apology is not […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:28:47 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/at-38-justin-brownlee-still-has-plenty-of-magic-left-as-seen-in-54-point-masterclass/https://stage.tbti.me/news/at-38-justin-brownlee-still-has-plenty-of-magic-left-as-seen-in-54-point-masterclass/Tim Cone just wanted Ginebra not to be too reliant on Justin Brownlee after dropping Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. Still, the 38-year-old has always been willing to carry the Kings on his broad shoulders if need be. And that’s exactly what he did in Game 5 on Friday night, […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:36:30 GMTBasketballNewsPBAJustine Bacnishttps://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-storm-into-seaba-semis-after-35-point-rout-of-thailand/https://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-storm-into-seaba-semis-after-35-point-rout-of-thailand/Gilas Pilipinas Boys swept its way into the 2026 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers semifinals after dismantling host Thailand, 98–63, Friday evening at the Chan Ka Pho Gymnasium in Krabi. The Philippines, which earlier defeated Vietnam, 121–28, on opening day, and followed it up with a 110–50 rout of Singapore, will next face Malaysia—which […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:13:32 GMTBasketballGilas PilipinasNewsMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/pogoy-stays-defiant-despite-tnts-3-2-hole/https://stage.tbti.me/news/pogoy-stays-defiant-despite-tnts-3-2-hole/TNT is all too familiar with this situation, so Roger Pogoy isn’t pushing the panic button just yet, even after Ginebra pushed them to a dangerous position in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. The Tropang 5G are now staring at a 3-2 deficit following a heartbreaking OT loss in Game 5 on Friday […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:34:00 GMTBasketballNewsPBAJustine Bacnishttps://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-survives-chinese-taipei-scare-to-clinch-top-seed-in-avc-cup-pool-a/https://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-survives-chinese-taipei-scare-to-clinch-top-seed-in-avc-cup-pool-a/CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – South Korea withstood a fierce challenge from Chinese Taipei, escaping with a 25-19, 19-25, 27-25, 21-25, 15-12 victory to clinch the top seed in Pool A of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Friday night at the Candon City Arena here. The win capped a perfect 5-0 sweep of […]Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:10:17 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/gobotia-roda-shine-in-steeplechase-sweep-at-ph-athletics-championships/https://stage.tbti.me/news/gobotia-roda-shine-in-steeplechase-sweep-at-ph-athletics-championships/CAPAS, Tarlac — Eyeing qualification for the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, national steeplechasers Junel Gobotia and Jessa Mae Roda showed marked improvement from their previous meet as they ruled their respective events in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium here. On […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:45:58 GMTNewsTrack & FieldTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/ginebra-on-the-brink-of-pba-comms-cup-as-brownlee-drops-career-high-54-to-outlast-tnt/https://stage.tbti.me/news/ginebra-on-the-brink-of-pba-comms-cup-as-brownlee-drops-career-high-54-to-outlast-tnt/Justin Brownlee dropped a career-high 54 points to lead Ginebra in gutting out a 100-95 overtime win over TNT to move one win away from the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup title, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The four-time Best Import dropped 22 in the last two periods, as the naturalized winger strapped […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:23 GMTBasketballNewsPBAJustine Bacnishttps://stage.tbti.me/news/tab-baldwin-breaks-silence-on-aurora-tragedy-recalls-moment-ateneo-players-were-swept-into-danger/https://stage.tbti.me/news/tab-baldwin-breaks-silence-on-aurora-tragedy-recalls-moment-ateneo-players-were-swept-into-danger/Tab Baldwin offered a brief recollection of the circumstances surrounding the tragic drowning incident in Dipaculao, Aurora, that claimed the lives of 18-year-old Agusan del Sur-native Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian Divine Adili last Monday. The incident took place during the team’s off-season boot camp at Hermanos Leisure Farm Resort, where the Blue Eagles have held […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:35:25 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/baldwin-expresses-deep-apology-grief-after-tragic-passing-of-adili-baterbonia/https://stage.tbti.me/news/baldwin-expresses-deep-apology-grief-after-tragic-passing-of-adili-baterbonia/Ateneo de Manila University head coach Tab Baldwin admitted Friday evening that he had failed as a leader, coach, and friend to deceased Blue Eagles players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who both passed away during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last Monday. The address marked Baldwin’s first public statement in over four days […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:39:10 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/agent-debunks-social-media-claims-on-alas-baterbonia-issue/https://stage.tbti.me/news/agent-debunks-social-media-claims-on-alas-baterbonia-issue/There is no truth to the social media narrative circulating online suggesting friction between Kieffer Alas and the family of the late Rene Baterbonia. This was clarified by Joevince Eusebio, Rene’s agent — and, coincidentally, Kieffer’s godfather — following a viral clip showing Alas approaching Rene’s mother, Rovelyn, during the Ateneo men’s basketball team’s visit […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:24:52 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-set-iran-clash-after-australia-seals-avc-cup-pool-a-third-seed/https://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-set-iran-clash-after-australia-seals-avc-cup-pool-a-third-seed/CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Alas Pilipinas is set for a collision course with Iran in the battle for seventh place after Australia clinched the third seed in Pool A of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Friday. The Philippines had bowed out of semifinal contention after a straight-set loss to Chinese Taipei, finishing […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:51:34 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/khazova-says-new-approach-ends-kazakhstans-years-of-heartbreak-against-vietnam/https://stage.tbti.me/news/khazova-says-new-approach-ends-kazakhstans-years-of-heartbreak-against-vietnam/CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — The moment the final point hit the floor, Kazakhstan’s players erupted in celebration—not just because they had won a volleyball match, but because they had finally broken through against a team that had haunted them in recent years. Prior to their clash, Vietnam had been untouchable in the AVC Women’s […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:05:27 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/best-of-three-begins-tnt-ginebra-eye-critical-pba-game-5-victory/https://stage.tbti.me/news/best-of-three-begins-tnt-ginebra-eye-critical-pba-game-5-victory/With the series now reduced to a virtual best-of-three, TNT and Barangay Ginebra will duke it out for the crucial third victory in Game 5 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals later tonight at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Scheduled for a 7:30 PM tip-off under the same Big Dome lights that illuminated three […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:36:32 GMTBasketballNewsPBAJustine Bacnishttps://stage.tbti.me/news/mikee-romero-bridges-sports-leadership-military-service-in-afp-reserve-breakthrough/https://stage.tbti.me/news/mikee-romero-bridges-sports-leadership-military-service-in-afp-reserve-breakthrough/The transition from sports patron to one of the country’s leading advocates of the Reservist Movement was far from difficult. A decorated multi-sport athlete before becoming an amateur basketball godfather leading up to the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand, sportsman, businessman, and former Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero has since emerged as a key figure in […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:53:27 GMTNewsPoloTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/kazakhstan-ends-vietnams-23-game-streak-with-five-set-shock-in-avc-cup/https://stage.tbti.me/news/kazakhstan-ends-vietnams-23-game-streak-with-five-set-shock-in-avc-cup/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Kazakhstan ended once-invincible Vietnam’s long-standing dominance in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup, handing them their first loss and snapping a remarkable 23-game winning streak with a dramatic five-set victory, 18-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 15-13, on Friday at the Candon City Arena here. After three years of unbeaten runs in the […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:05 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/joan-monares-joins-pldt-after-going-undrafted-in-pvl-draft/https://stage.tbti.me/news/joan-monares-joins-pldt-after-going-undrafted-in-pvl-draft/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Former University of the Philippines skipper Joan Monares has signed with the PLDT High Speed Hitters after going undrafted in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Draft, the team announced Friday morning. Monares was initially part of PLDT’s shortlist but did not participate in the team’s workouts prior to the Draft Combine. […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:41:19 GMTNewsPVLVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/adili-family-thanks-supporters-opens-financial-aid-channel-after-ateneo-tragedy/https://stage.tbti.me/news/adili-family-thanks-supporters-opens-financial-aid-channel-after-ateneo-tragedy/NCAA Season 94 Most Valuable Player Prince Eze has relayed that the family of late Ateneo de Manila University student-athlete Divine Adili is seeking financial assistance following the tragic passing of Adili last Monday in Aurora, Quezon. Adili, 21, alongside fellow Rene Baterbonia, died in a drowning incident during a team-building activity. As of Friday, […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:32:06 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-storms-into-avc-semis-sets-up-pool-a-top-seed-clash-with-chinese-taipei/https://stage.tbti.me/news/south-korea-storms-into-avc-semis-sets-up-pool-a-top-seed-clash-with-chinese-taipei/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – South Korea barged into the semifinals of the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Australia, 25-18, 25-15, 25-19, on Thursday night at the Candon City Arena here. The victory completed the semifinal cast and set up a blockbuster clash for Pool A supremacy, with South Korea joining Chinese […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:33 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-blank-singapore-in-third-quarter-secure-seaba-semifinals-berth/https://stage.tbti.me/news/gilas-boys-blank-singapore-in-third-quarter-secure-seaba-semifinals-berth/Gilas Pilipinas Boys cruised to their second straight victory in the 2026 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship SEABA Qualifiers, holding Singapore scoreless in the third quarter en route to a commanding 110-50 win on Thursday at Chan Ka Pho Gymnasium in Krabi, Thailand. The Philippines improved to 2-0 in Pool A and secured a spot in […]Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:32:36 GMTBasketballGilas PilipinasNewsMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/as-rene-baterbonias-remains-depart-for-davao-tab-baldwin-opts-for-vigil-at-ateneo/https://stage.tbti.me/news/as-rene-baterbonias-remains-depart-for-davao-tab-baldwin-opts-for-vigil-at-ateneo/Rene Baterbonia’s remains are now en route to Davao City after leaving Arlington Memorial Park on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Divine Adili’s mortal remains remain at the same facility, preserved in a freezer, as no details have yet been released on when he will be flown to his homeland of Nigeria. Ateneo de Manila University head […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:51:08 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/nathaniel-seiler-breaks-decades-old-50km-walk-mark-in-ph-athletics-championships/https://stage.tbti.me/news/nathaniel-seiler-breaks-decades-old-50km-walk-mark-in-ph-athletics-championships/CAPAS, Tarlac — Fil-German race walker Nathaniel Seiler announced his arrival in the local track and field scene with a bang on Thursday, delivering a record-breaking debut in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium here. Benefiting from an early-morning start, Seiler — who […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:21 GMTNewsTrack & FieldTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/liao-yijen-relishes-reunion-with-pvl-stars-in-avc-cup/https://stage.tbti.me/news/liao-yijen-relishes-reunion-with-pvl-stars-in-avc-cup/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Liao Yijen cherished the opportunity to once again face familiar opponents, as Chinese Taipei secured a semifinal-clinching victory over Alas Pilipinas in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Thursday. Liao found herself on the opposite side of the net anew against Creamline stars Alyssa Valdez, Tots Carlos, and Kyle Negrito, […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:25:46 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/alyssa-valdez-proud-of-alas-stand-despite-exit-urges-young-core-to-carry-lessons-forward/https://stage.tbti.me/news/alyssa-valdez-proud-of-alas-stand-despite-exit-urges-young-core-to-carry-lessons-forward/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Much has been said about how the current Alas Pilipinas roster came together amid a turbulent backdrop in Philippine volleyball. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation has come under heavy scrutiny amid deepening governance issues. Several key players also declined national team duty, forcing the federation to assemble a hastily-formed roster built […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:51:41 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/midlife-halftime-the-un-ignatian-way-of-ateneos-reponse-to-a-crisis/https://stage.tbti.me/news/midlife-halftime-the-un-ignatian-way-of-ateneos-reponse-to-a-crisis/This has been a disaster in crisis management and damage control for Ateneo, its administration, and whoever it is that is handling its external communication. Only, this was a crisis that should not have been treated like a public relations campaign that went awry. This was not a simple case of a large corporation recalling […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:59:48 GMTADMUBandwagon WireBasketballUAAPAriel Ian Claritohttps://stage.tbti.me/news/tats-suzara-womens-vnl-hosting-key-to-philippines-buildup-for-2029-world-championship/https://stage.tbti.me/news/tats-suzara-womens-vnl-hosting-key-to-philippines-buildup-for-2029-world-championship/CANDON, Ilocos Sur – Preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2029 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship will begin to take shape at the Philsports Arena as the country hosts the Volleyball Nations League from June 17 to 21. The Philippines will host Pool 5 in the second week of the FIVB Women’s VNL, featuring […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:14:22 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/dole-flags-baldwins-aep-compliance-dilg-issues-subpoenas-in-ateneo-team-building-deaths/https://stage.tbti.me/news/dole-flags-baldwins-aep-compliance-dilg-issues-subpoenas-in-ateneo-team-building-deaths/The Department of Labor and Employment has summoned Ateneo de Manila University head coach Tab Baldwin to appear personally before the agency and present proof of a valid and current Alien Employment Permit, amid growing scrutiny following the deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity in Aurora last Monday. In a statement, DOLE Secretary […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:11:43 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-faculty-urges-compassionate-response-clearer-communication-on-aurora-tragedy/https://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-faculty-urges-compassionate-response-clearer-communication-on-aurora-tragedy/Faculty members of the Ateneo de Manila University have called on university leadership to provide greater transparency, accountability, and compassion in the wake of the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, urging clearer answers on the circumstances surrounding a team-building activity last Monday in Aurora, Quezon that turned tragic. In an open letter […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:51:35 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-clarifies-baldwins-silence-was-university-directed-amid-ongoing-probe-into-aurora-tragedy/https://stage.tbti.me/news/ateneo-clarifies-baldwins-silence-was-university-directed-amid-ongoing-probe-into-aurora-tragedy/Ateneo de Manila University clarified that head coach Tab Baldwin’s silence in the wake of the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili was made at the University’s request — not on his own accord or personal decision. In a statement released on Thursday, June 11, by Ateneo president Fr. Roberto C. Yap SJ, […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:34:56 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPErnest Tuazonhttps://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-bow-out-of-avc-cup-semifinal-race-after-straight-set-loss-to-chinese-taipei/https://stage.tbti.me/news/alas-women-bow-out-of-avc-cup-semifinal-race-after-straight-set-loss-to-chinese-taipei/CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas’ semifinal hopes came to a crashing end after Chinese Taipei delivered a dominant 25-16, 25-14, 25-10 sweep to close out the home team’s pool phase campaign in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Thursday at the Candon City Arena. The Philippines wrapped […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:27 GMT2026 AVC Women's CupAlas PilipinasNewsVolleyballJonash Dannughttps://stage.tbti.me/news/tab-baldwin-epok-quimpo-removed-from-team-duties-pending-ateneo-investigation-into-aurora-tragedy/https://stage.tbti.me/news/tab-baldwin-epok-quimpo-removed-from-team-duties-pending-ateneo-investigation-into-aurora-tragedy/Ateneo de Manila University has put men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Epok Quimpo on leave while the university conducts an independent fact-finding inquiry into the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. “On leave” in this context is a temporary administrative measure, meaning Baldwin and Quimpo are relieved of all […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:48:38 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPMatthew Lihttps://stage.tbti.me/news/caloocans-11-game-mpbl-streak-ends-as-san-juan-prevails/https://stage.tbti.me/news/caloocans-11-game-mpbl-streak-ends-as-san-juan-prevails/San Juan withstood a late rally by Caloocan to secure a 68-60 victory in the marquee game of Wednesday’s 2026 MPBL season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Holding a 58-46 advantage, the Knights saw Caloocan threaten after an 8-0 run sparked by Kymani Ladi and Kean Baclaan. Unfazed, San Juan responded behind Harold Alarcon, Orlan […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:12:12 GMTBasketballMPBLNewsTiebreaker Timeshttps://stage.tbti.me/news/jordan-heading-tnt-dedicate-game-4-win-over-late-ateneo-student-athletes/https://stage.tbti.me/news/jordan-heading-tnt-dedicate-game-4-win-over-late-ateneo-student-athletes/Jordan Heading and TNT dedicated their Game 4 win over Ginebra in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals to the families of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, grieving the untimely deaths of the young student-athletes in Aurora, Quezon, last Monday. The lefty guard almost went to Ateneo for a one-and-done stint in the cancelled […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:27:29 GMTADMUBasketballNewsPBAUAAPJustine Bacnishttps://stage.tbti.me/news/rene-baterbonias-grieving-mother-shares-pain-to-blue-eagles-during-emotional-wake-visit/https://stage.tbti.me/news/rene-baterbonias-grieving-mother-shares-pain-to-blue-eagles-during-emotional-wake-visit/Two days after the tragic passing of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, the Ateneo Blue Eagles were able to visit their teammate Rene during his wake at Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City. It was also the first time Rene’s mother, Rovelyn, met the entire team. After the team and the parents paid their respects, […]Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:42:49 GMTADMUBasketballNewsUAAPTiebreaker Times