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    News you need to know: Gilas Women place sixth in Fiba Asia and more

    News you need to know: Pinays place sixth in Fiba Asia and more
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    Pinays place sixth in Fiba Asia

    Philippines vs Korea

    KOREA defeated the Philippines, 71-80, in the battle for fifth place in the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup on Saturday at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

    Afril Bernardino had 16 points and was a rebound short of a double-double for the Philippines.

    Jack Animam scored 12 and pulled down eight rebounds, while Khate Castillo also had 12 points.

    Marikina coach in hot water

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    THE Games and Amusements Board is looking into the MPBL incident where Makina coach Elvis Tolentino was seen hitting Shoemasters player Felipe Chavez during a timeout.

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    A video clip from the Marikina game against Pasig on Tuesday has gone viral, with Tolentino seen striking Chavez in the stomach area during a timeout.

    "We are committed to ensuring a fair and just resolution, and we assure you that GAB will take swift action based on the findings of the investigation. Our priority is to uphold the integrity of the MPBL and ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved," the GAB said in a statement.

    Volleyball roundup

    Choco Mucho vs Foton Deanna Wong

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    CHOCO Mucho scored its second win in as many matches, while dealing Foton its second loss, 25-19, 25-19, 25-14, in the PVL on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan.

    Sisi Rondina had 19 points off 15 attacks.

    PLDT overpowered Akari, 25-15, 25-19, 25-22, in its opening match.

    Dell Palomata scored 14, Jovie Prado added 13 and Mich Morente had 11 points for PLDT.

    F2 Logistics also improved to 2-0, defeating Cignal, 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 25-22.

    The HD Spikers slid to 1-1.

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