Sports | Carlos Yulo Dominates Asian Stage with Gold and Triple Bronze Finish in South Korea

 

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Philippine Sports Commision | Fb 

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Carlos Yulo Shines at 2025 Asian Gymnastics Championships, Brings Home Gold and Three Bronze Medals

Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo has once again proven why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the international arena. Competing at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in South Korea, Yulo secured one gold medal in the floor exercise and three bronze medals in the individual all-around, vault, and parallel bars events.

This latest triumph adds to Yulo’s growing legacy as one of the Philippines' most decorated athletes. His explosive routines, unmatched agility, and world-class composure continue to draw global praise and inspire aspiring gymnasts back home.

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Now back on Philippine soil, Yulo is greeted with pride and celebration from fans and the sports community. With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, all eyes are on the 24-year-old gymnast as he continues his pursuit of Olympic glory.

Sports | Bustamante Wins 29th Annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Championship

Francisco Bustamante claimed the title at the 29th Annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Championship, hosted by Griff’s Bar & Billiards in Las Vegas. The $3,000 added event featured 81 players, including top pros like John Morra, Alex Pagulayan, Roberto Gomez, and Max Eberle.

After a tough battle in the winners' side, Bustamante defeated Can Salim 8-6 in the hot seat match. On the one-loss side, Alex Pagulayan ousted Jeffrey De Luna to finish in third. In the extended race-to-11 finals, Bustamante triumphed over Salim with an 11-9 score to secure the championship.

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SPORTS | SAMBOY LIM PASSED AWAY AT 61

Our Hearts are broken today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully, post by samboy's family.

A man of Faith, exceptional courage, humility and grace. He embodied the very best of humanity. The Skywalker was 61. During his final moments at the Medical City, he was tenderly cared for by Lelen, Jamie, Johannes, sister Malou, nephews AP, Alby & wife Kates, best friends: Allan Caidic & Robert Evangelista. His loved ones abroad: sister Ate Coy - Maricor, Dan, and niece, Danielle together with Jun Zarate, Coach Larry Albano bade Samboy goodbye via online chat. Lelen’s siblings: Gigi, Dixon, family and friends: Manang Marilyn, Tino Pinat, Jimmy Go were also able to bid him farewell. Father Franklin Beltran (former Letran Chaplain) was able to administer the Last Rites Extreme Unction. We thank Samboy’s amazing team of doctors headed by Dr. Luigi Segundo, physical therapists, nurses, caregivers, family and friends who, for the last 9 years, took excellent care of him. Please pray for Samboy. He needs our prayers as we commend his soul to the loving arms of our Lord God. Please have mercy on Samboy and grant him everlasting peace. Amen Heaven gained an angel just in time for Christmas. We love you Samboy, thank you for loving all of us unconditionally … no more pain nor suffering! Goodbye for now …… you will be in our hearts forever.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL PLAYER RAMON FERNANDEZ HISTORY

University of San Carlos’ Ramon Fernandez played for the Philippines in the 1972 Asian Youth Games, the 1973 Asian Basketball Confederation Championship, the 1974 World Championships, and the 1974 Asian Games.

At the start of the 1970s, Fernandez began his college basketball career at the University of San Carlos in Cebu.

It didn’t take long for him to catch the attention of Manila schools. After two years of playing for the Warriors, Fernandez transferred to San Sebastian College-Recoletos.

However, he didn’t end up playing in the NCAA. While serving his residency at San Sebastian, he attempted to transfer to De La Salle University.

Eventually, he began playing in the country’s premier commercial league, MICAA, joining the San Miguel Braves in 1972. After one year, he moved to the Komatsu Komets, which was later renamed Toyota Comets.

With Toyota, Fernandez quickly made a mark. His outstanding performances in the MICAA earned him spots on the Philippine Team in international competitions until 1974. However, he was later disallowed to represent the country as a professional player when his club, Toyota, transitioned from the MICAA to the newly established PBA in 1975.

The photo below shows Fernandez, who is a native of Maasin, Leyte, during his high school years at the University of San Carlos in Cebu.

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Corporate | PBA stays on IBC Channel - 13

Manila, Philippines.
→ PBA stays on IBC-13 at least for another conference.
After almost two months of proposals and counter-proposals, the PBA and TV5 reverted back to the status quo.  The league and the Manny V. Pangilinan-owned network finally came to terms on Monday to continue airing the games live on IBC-13 under the original schedule at least for the season-ending Governor's Cup.

The two parties placed the public interest above all other considerations in arriving at the temporary solution to the dilemma brought by TV5 ending its block time deal with IBC-13 last May.
"We value our relationship and recognize TV5's role as positive factor for the league," PBA Commissioner Chito Salud told Philstar.com in a text message. "The PBA and TV5 are one in upholding the interest of our basketball fans."

New TV5 president Noel Lorenzana strikes a deal with the PBA on Monday
 to temporarily air the games on IBC-13 for the duration of the Governors' Cup
pending a final resolution to the league's carrying channel.  Philstar File Photo.

The PBA-TV5 partnership has resulted in record gate receipts and TV ratings in the first one-and-a-half year of the agreed five-year deal.
"I'm very happy that the Governors' Cup will be enjoyed by the fans, especially coming from a basketball high with the FIBA-Asia tournament." said newly-installed TV president Noel Lorenzana. "We're happy to bring the games to everyone's homes and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the PBA."

 Under the new deal, TV5 will buy time slot from IBC-13 specifically for the PBA games only while both parties agreed to resume talks for the permanent resolution of the league's carrying channel.
The league earlier rejected TV5's proposal to air the PBA games on its UHF news and sports channel AksyonTV and also the next two - airing the games on separate channels (IBC-13 for first game and TV5 for second game) and both games on TV5 with a 45-minute news break in between.

The Governors' Cup which features imports 6-5 and below will start on August 14 and will end on October 25 at the latest.


source: Philstar.com/sports