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by Daniel Hicks Agence France Presse The Philippines remained on course Friday to win their first Asian Games boxing gold since 2010 when Rogen Ladon swept into the flyweight final with a unanimous 5-0 points victory. But there was there was agony later for Ladon’s compatriots, light flyweight Carlo Paalam and middleweight Eumir Felix Marcial, who both lost hairline 3-2 split decisions and will have to settle for bronze. Rising power Uzbekistan were the […]
(Eagle News)—The Philippines secured a fifth place finish in the 2018 Asian Games on Friday, Aug. 31, after a dominant win against Syria in Jakarta, Indonesia. The final score was 109-55. The Philippines pulled away from Syria in the first quarter alone, and continued to coast along the rest of the game, with contributions from several members of the squad. Jordan Clarkson contributed 29 points, followed by Christian Standhardinger with 27 points. The country’s finish […]
(Eagle News) — Skateboarder Margielyn Didal gave the Philippines its fourth gold in the 2018 Asian Games, after besting her competitors in the Women’s Street Final. The 19-year-old Cebuana bested Kaya Isa of Japan and Bunga Nyimas of Indonesia. With her win, the Philippines improved its medal tally with four gold medals and 13 bronze medals in the Asiad. Apart from Didal, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, golfer Yuka Saso, and the team of Saso Kaye Go and Bianca […]
(Eagle News) — Following her gold medal finish in the 2018 Asian Games, the Philippine Air Force promoted Hidilyn Diaz to sergeant, and gave her the Outstanding Achievement Medal. Diaz had the rank of Airwoman First Class prior to her promotion. PAF said this was effective August 28, 2018, “subjected to EP promotion system in the (Armed Forces of the Philippines).” “AW1C Diaz gave lasting honor not only for herself but also for the Armed Forces of […]
(Eagle News)–“Wow.” President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say after learning weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won a gold medal in the Asian Games. The President made the comment even after he wrapped up his speech before the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Visayas cluster on Tuesday, Aug. 21. “Hidilyn Diaz. Ito yung sundalo. Sundalo ‘to ng Philippine Army. Wow. That’s the message,” the President said. He indicated he wanted to congratulate the Airwoman personally himself “kung may panahon […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has announced the withdrawal of the national team from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia next month. In an announcement released through social media, SBP said the reason for the withdrawal was because “the time and chance to participate in the 2018 Asian Games would not be optimal.” As late as Thursday afternoon, the SBP and the PBA announced that the Philippines would be […]
