THE Pangasinan Heatwaves asserted their grit and tenacity after warding off the Cebu Greats in a see-saw battle, 83-77, in their showdown during the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) game last September 8 at the Calasiao Sports Complex. Early in the first period, Cebu demonstrated its shooting prowess with a back-to-back three-pointers to produce a 6-0…
SEA Deaf Games medalists – Paddlers Jamela Prestoza of Pozorrubio (right) and her teammate Jedameg Ratificar of Palawan proudly display their bronze medals from the Women’s Singles and Doubles category during the SEA Deaf Games. (PUNCHphoto by Kim Gealogo)
SEASONED Paralympic paddlers Edwin Advincula from Binalonan and Jamela Prestoza of Pozorrubio brought honor to the province after winning three bronze medals in table tennis during the 2nd Southeast Asian Deaf Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 20-26, 2025. The second edition of the SEA Deaf Games was joined by…
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed two resolutions commending and congratulating Pangasinense athletes Jamela Gonzales Prestoza of Pozorrubio and Edwin Villanueva Advincula of Binalonan for their achievements in the 2nd ASEAN Deaf Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 20–26, 2025. In Provincial Resolution No. 125-2025, the provincial board lauded Prestoza for clinching…
FIFTEEN-year-old Princess Sarah Grace Pascual of Barangay Tapuac, Dagupan brought honor to her city and the country after harvesting a silver podium finish during the 17th ASEAN Taekwondo Federation Championships held August 18-21, 2025 in Nha Trang City, Vietnam. Some 322 top taekwondo jins from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, the…
HEATWAVE’S MELENCIO —Heatwaves’ Ian Melencio went hot and registered 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals to outlast Pasig City’s late-game surge. (Photo courtesy of MPBL)
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves pushed back Pasig City during the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), 82-72, last August 18 at the Alone Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Entering the first frame, John Felix Corpuz started strong for Pasig with his turnaround jumpers to chalk up six quick points but Heatwaves’ floor general Ian Melencio replied with his driving layups for Panginan to…
REGIONAL GAMES START — THE National Basketball League, a regional basketball competition, kicked-off in Pangasinan on August 12. (PUNCHphoto by Kim Gealogo)
THE Youth Division Tournament of the National Basketball League (NBL) Philippines reeled off at the Robert Estrella Sr. Stadium in Rosales, Pangasinan, on August 12, with 26 cage teams from across Region 1 participating. NBL is a regional basketball league and is clustered into three categories: U21, U16, and U14, featuring an away-and-home…
FONTANILLA ON FIRE — Joshua Fontanilla (right) made 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Pangasinan Heatwaves’ winning game against the Parañaque Patriots, their fifth straight win of the 7th MPBL season. (PUNCHphoto by Kim Gealogo)
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