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The Philippine National Games (PNG) will go full blast with an interesting opening ceremony in Dumaguete City tomorrow, even as competitions in different events in Metro Manila and Laguna went ahead of schedules yesterday.

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RP squad shows force as PNG set to start in multiple venues

Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo took his second straight title inside 15 days as he beat Francisco “Django” Bustamante, 11-5, to win the 4th US Open 10-Ball Championship (formerly Billiards Congress of America), Saturday (Sunday morning in Manila) at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Orcollo trounces Bustamante, cops US Open 10-Ball title

Located southwest of the Korean Peninsula, Jejudo Island is a volcanic island in the shape of an oval that measures 73 kilometers from west to east.

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New Wonders of the World

LAOAG CITY — Basketball fans in this premier northern city can still look forward to healthy, lively and meaningful moments with their favorite cage stars in the next few days despite the conspicuous absence of players from Commissioner’s Cup losing finalist Talk ‘N Text.

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PBA treats Ilocos folk to a week-long basketball party

LINGAYEN, Philippines – Palarong Pambansa has officially begun. While the first games of the prestigious nationwide sporting event started Sunday, May 6 , the opening ceremonies did not take place until the morning of Monday, May 7, to await the presence of President Benigno Aquino III.

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Palaro opening ceremonies festive, bright

MANILA, Philippines – There are those who believe that people have to be born great to be recognized. Then there’s Sarah and Jonathan — two kids who prove that greatness is a product of cultivation.

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Promising badminton athletes soar

Talk ‘N Text finally drew the much-needed firepower from its battle-weary locals as the Tropang Texters seized control early and never allowed B-Meg to launch a serious threat in a 100-85 triumph last night that leveled their best-of-seven playoffs at 2-2 for the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup title at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Texters bounce back, dominate Llamados

MANILA, Philippines – Most Filipinos think they know enough of badminton (at least, enough to play the game) when, in fact, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Unlike other sports, a simple Google search of “badminton Philippines” unfortunately does not immediately yield …

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Badminton: smashing barriers

PHILIPPINE Basketball Association teams are preparing early and already have imports for next month’s Governor’s Cup. Alaska and Talk ‘N Text will bring back their old reliable imports from last season.

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Alaska Aces, Texters to hire former imports

Talk ‘N Text atoned for dismal free throw shooting in the closing seconds with a tough defensive stance and some deft coaching from Chot Reyes as the Tropang Texters preserved the heroics of guard Jason Castro to scrape past B-Meg, 104-102, last night and tie their best-of-seven series at 1-all for the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup crown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Texters rework game, level series at 1-1