
Gilas end 61-year title drought
HANGZHOU, China — For a team that prepared for only 12 days with no definite roster until the eve of the tournament, advancing to the medal round is already an…
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read

Julius Manicad has been narrating the struggles and triumphs of Filipino athletes for two decades. He earned his AB Journalism degree at University of Santo Tomas in 2004 before joining the DAILY TRIBUNE, working his way up from being a correspondent until becoming the Sports Editor in 2019.

HANGZHOU, China — For a team that prepared for only 12 days with no definite roster until the eve of the tournament, advancing to the medal round is already an…
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read

HANGZHOU, China — After LA Tenorio concluded team prayer Thursday as Gilas Pilipinas wrapped up afternoon practice for the Asian Games final against Jordan on…
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HANGZHOU, China — For a while, Meggie Ochoa doubted her ability to win.
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HANGZHOU, China — The rivalry that first saw light in the Philippine Basketball Association will erupt in the 19th Asian Games when Gilas Pilipinas battles…
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Eumir Marcial lost the Asian Games gold medal Thursday night to Tanglatihan Tuohetaerbieke of China in the men's 80-kg. boxing event of the 19th Asian Games.…
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HANGZHOU, China — Eumir Marcial's goal of winning an Asian Games gold medal met a heartbreaking finish when he bowed to a gritty Chinese in the men's…
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HANGZHOU, China – This could be a rematch for the ages: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Jordan for the 19th Asian Games men's basketball gold medal.
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HANGZHOU, China — Staying healthy will be the top priority when Vanessa Sarno wades into the women's 76-kilogram weightlifting event of the 19th Asian Games on…
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HANGZHOU, China — Justin Brownlee shattered China's heart to a million pieces as he delivered the telling blows to power Gilas Pilipinas to a miraculous 77-76…
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HANGZHOU, China – Eumir Marcial hit two birds with one stone in the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday.
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read
