
The Bol Effect
June Mar Fajardo could only shake his head after his first encounter with Bol Bol in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup.
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.

June Mar Fajardo could only shake his head after his first encounter with Bol Bol in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup.
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read

Last Wednesday, while winding down at the Baguio Country Club after a round of golf, I heard a voice from the bathroom. It was from Rey Bancod, our TRIBUNE…
Julius Manicad · · 3 min read

The Commissioner’s Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is just beginning to simmer but two teams are already boiling over with their red-hot…
Julius Manicad · · 3 min read

The Philippines unexpectedly qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Julius Manicad · · 1 min read

There is no doubt that Justin Brownlee of Barangay Ginebra is the gold standard among imports in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read


The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is keeping its faith in Gilas Pilipinas and its embattled coach, Tim Cone, despite a winless performance in the…
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read

Kai Sotto is not yet done dreaming of playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Julius Manicad · · 3 min read

First, the good news: Gilas Pilipinas had already qualified in the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Julius Manicad · · 3 min read

Quentin Millora-Brown nearly failed to sign with Gilas Pilipinas for the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers this Thursday and Saturday.
Julius Manicad · · 2 min read
