PRESIDENT Aquino, assisted by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva, distributes ballers to the participants of the 7th Puregold ‘Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Sari-Sari Store’ Convention during the tour and inspection of the booths at the World Trade Center at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue Extension and Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, yesterday. (Photo by: Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
AMERICAN contemporary ballet company Trey McIntyre Project performs at Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. Its 10-day Philippine tour is a joint program of the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. (Photo by Tara Yap)
CAGAYAN’s Junar Arce (center) finds himself sandwiched by Gio Ciriacruz and Kelly Nabong of Blackwater during PBA D-League action last night at The Arena in San Juan.
MIAMI Heat guard Dwyane Wade, foreground, regains control of the ball as he is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Paul George, rear, during Game 2 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Miami.
VENDORS arrange bananas in a makeshift stall on Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, as they sell ‘lakatan’ at P30 per kilo yesterday morning. The Philippines’ fruit exports to China, particularly bananas, seem to have trouble getting cleared by Chinese Customs amid a tense standoff between the two countries over the disputed islands on the West Philippine Sea. Fruit shipments, especially bananas, were rotting in Chinese ports because pests were allegedly discovered in some produce, prompting stricter quarantine inspections. (Photo by Linus Escandor II)
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Amazing Azkals
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Manila, Philippines – Philippine Azkals German coach Michael Weiss said his team has reached a higher level following their fairytale run in the Group stage of the ongoing 2012 AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu, Nepal. Still in cloud nine after that nail-biting 2-1 victory against 2006 champion Tajikistan late Tuesday, Weiss said the unexpected success represents a big progress...
Azkals advance to AFC semis
Manila, Philippines – The PH Azkals defeated Taikistan 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Azkals found themselves trailing in the first half, 0-1, after a controversial goal by a Tajikistan player. In the second half however, the Azkals came out with incredible character led by Phil Younghusband and Angel Guirado. Younghusband...
Azkals face N. Korea XI
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals try to put off-the-field distractions aside today when they take on defending champion North Korea at the start of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. Plagued by lineup problems and the sexual harassment allegations filed by Cristy Ramos on Lexton Moy and Angel Guirado to the AFC, the Azkals seek to upset the Nokors...
Mulders, Neil to boost RP
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines are starting to fill the holes in its lineup for the AFC Challenge Cup after the recent arrival of two key players in Kathmandu, Nepal. Paul Mulders arrived on Tuesday from The Netherlands while ace goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was scheduled to arrive yesterday from England and a brief stop in Doha, Qatar. They are expected to join the Azkals practice before...
Neil OK for Nepal meet
By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals got a big boost yesterday when it was learned that Neil Etheridge will suit up for the team in the AFC Challenge Cup set to start on Friday in Kathmandu, Nepal. Coach Michael Weiss said in an interview with GoalNepal.com that the stocky goalkeeper will arrive in the Nepalese capital tomorrow to help the Azkals bid to make the semis...
RP Azkals off to Nepal
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals left yesterday for Kathmandu, Nepal, a week before the start of their AFC Challenge Cup campaign. Despite uncertainties over their final lineup, the Azkals are hoping to use the extra week of stay in the Nepalese capital to enhance their bid to enter the semifinals of this biennial event. Leading the team are brothers Phil and James Younghusband, Chieffy...
Azkals may miss Etheridge, Wolf
By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – Despite rave reviews from their 1-all tie with Southeast Asian powerhouse Malaysia, there’s still a cloud of uncertainty as to which players will represent the Philippines in the AFC Challenge Cup. Denis Wolf, who scored the lone goal for the Azkals in the 34th minute, is going to miss the Challenge Cup because of passport problems while goalkeeper...
Malaysians wary of RP Azkals
By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – As Southeast Asia’s best team, Malaysia knows that it has to monitor its rivals to keep that label. So its no surprise that Malaysia coach K. Rajagopal is fully aware of the progress of the Philippine Azkals, who after decades of neglect has become a competitive team in the region. “I’m quite impressed with the team,” said Rajagopal during Wednesday’s...
RP Azkals face Malaysian XI
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines take on reigning AFF Suzuki Cup champion Malaysia tonight at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in a friendly match that will test the Azkals’ readiness against the region’s best team. Out to make an impression in the 7 p.m. tussle, the Azkals face the Malaysians for the first time since the memorable 1-0 victory in the group stage of the 1991 SEA Games held...
