Bryan Bagunas reveals Alas Pilipinas Men's financial struggles, says some players resort to borrowing amid lack of allowance

GMA Network - Sep 27, 2026

Bryan Bagunas shared that the Alas Pilipinas Men struggled in their loss to South Korea to open their 2026 Asian Games campaign on Sunday. But a battle outside the court also drew attention, as the veteran spiker opened up about the financial challenges faced by the national team.

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The Alas Pilipinas Men could not hold on down the stretch as South Korea pulled away to eke out a 25-16, 27-25, 25-22 win over the Filipinos in the 2026 Asian Games men's volleyball tournament.

Alex Eala to begin Asian Games run vs. Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej

Sep 27, 2026

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Alexandra 'Alex' Eala will kick off her Asian Games redemption tour against a familiar foe in Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej as they battle it out in the Round of 16.

Cone says Brownlee ‘intends’ to return, no timetable yet

Sep 27, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — While there had been many speculations on Justin Brownlee’s health status, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone stressed that the beloved Gin Kings import “intends to return.” “We're in communication with him. He intends to return, but no date yet,” Cone told The Manila Times over the weekend. The American mentor did not say what has made the four-time PBA Best Import, except to reply in the affirmative that Brownlee continues to recover from his injuries. The 38-year-old Brownlee has been out of commission for over two months already since he last suited up for Gilas Pilipinas in a double overtime loss to New Zealand in Auckland last July in the third window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Brownlee then, missed the away game versus Australia in Perth, along with a pair of home games of the fourth window where Gilas beat Jordan and Iran, respectively. The seven-time PBA champion import also missed Gilas’ recent stint in the Asian Games where the national team failed to retain its men’s basketball crown in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Puerto Rican forward Jordan Murphy,  G League veteran, has been tapped to serve as Ginebra’s import when the Season 50 Governors’ Cup resumes in the first week of October. Murphy arrived last Thursday and will continue what Riley Grigsby started for the Gin Kings. The Gin Kings struggled with Grigsby as their import after winning just two of their first six games, slumping at the bottom of the Group B standings in the process just before the league took a break to give way for Cone and Gilas’ international tournaments. Grigsby averaged 31.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks in a solid pinch-hitting job through six games stint with the Gin Kings. Cone expects Murphy to create an impact on both ends of the floor. “We expect him to be an in to out player.  We’ve only had him for one practice, so there is more to learn about him,” said Cone.

Alex Eala faces Thai Patcharin Cheapchandej to start Asiad gold bid

Sep 27, 2026

Alex Eala faces Thai Patcharin Cheapchandej to start Asiad gold bid

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces Thai Patcharin Cheapchandej to start her 20th Asian Games women's singles gold medal bid in Nagoya, Japan. Seeded No. 1 in the continental meet with a first-round bye, WTA world No. 18 Eala takes on No. 510 Cheapchandej in the second round likely on Monday. The order of play for Monday's matches wasn't revealed yet as of writing. Cheapchandej dominated Pakistani Mahin Aftab Qureshi, 6-1, 6-1, in their first-round clash that lasted for just 53 minutes on Sunday.

Asian Games, day 8: Hong Kong win squash gold, fencers claim bronze, battle royale in javelin

Sep 27, 2026

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Hong Kong have added gold, silver and bronze medals to their Asian Games tally after Lee Ka-yi and Tang Ming-hong won the mixed doubles squash final against a fellow city pair, while the men’s épée team lost their semi-final against Kazakhstan. At the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, Lee and Tang beat Toby Tse Yee-lam and Lai Cheuk-nam 2-0 in just 21 minutes to take the crown. For Lee, the medal was an upgrade from the bronze she won at the last Asian Games, when she partnered Wong Chi-him. Lee and Tang...

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Sep 27, 2026

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Hong Kong have added gold, silver and bronze medals to their Asian Games tally after Lee Ka-yi and Tang Ming-hong won the mixed doubles squash final against a fellow city pair, while the men’s épée team lost their semi-final against Kazakhstan. At the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, Lee and Tang beat Toby Tse Yee-lam and Lai Cheuk-nam 2-0 in just 21 minutes to take the crown. For Lee, the medal was an upgrade from the bronze she won at the last Asian Games, when she partnered Wong Chi-him. Lee and Tang...

LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 27 -- Alas Pilipinas Men, Philippine tennis team

Sep 27, 2026

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Alas Pilipinas Men at the 2026 Asian Games: Lineup and Schedule

Sep 27, 2026

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The Alas Pilipinas Men will open their campaign in the 2026 Asian Games with setter Owa Retamar joining the team as its final addition. Here is the team"s lineup and schedule.

Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 27 schedule -- Alas Pilipinas Men, Philippine tennis team

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Mired in match-fixing scandal, Hong Kong’s next opponents Laos hope reinvention holds key

Sep 27, 2026

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Vladica Grujic skirted the question over why he wanted to remain Laos head coach after the dismal fallout from their recent Asean Championship campaign, but the inquiry was valid. The opponents for Hong Kong’s opening Fifa Asean Cup match at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday, Laos made wholesale changes for the tournament after the country’s football federation called for an investigation into alleged match-fixing, bribery and illegal gambling among its own squad following a series of heavy Asean...

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Sep 26, 2026

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Internationals take 7-3 lead at Presidents Cup 

Sep 26, 2026

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MEDINAH, Illinois — The Internationals completed a sensational foursomes clean sweep Friday (Saturday in Manila) to surge into a commanding 7-3 lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup. Trailing 3-2 after Thursday’s opening four-ball matches, the Internationals won all five of day two’s foursomes to open up a four-point cushion heading into the weekend at Medinah Country Club. Canadian duo Corey Conners and Nick Taylor produced one of the most notable victories, taking down world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns 1-up in a tense battle. The Canadians edged into the lead on the 12th hole when Conners drilled his second shot to six feet for Taylor to tap in a birdie. Taylor then made sure of victory on the 18th with an extraordinary approach shot from the fairway that finished just two feet from the hole for an easy par. Burns had a chance to square the match but his 17-foot birdie putt curled agonizingly around the cup as the Internationals claimed the win. Earlier, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae partnered to get the first point of the day with a 3&2 defeat of Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman. Former Masters champion Matsuyama rolled in a 19-foot par putt to clinch victory on the 16th. New Zealand’s Ryan Fox and Australia’s Min Woo Lee dug deep to win a nervy duel with Collin Morikawa and Windham Clark 1-up to add another Internationals point. The sweep was completed with Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout scoring a 3&2 defeat of Justin Thomas and Cameron Young before Tom Kim and Kim Si-woo downed Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele 4&3. The win was only the third time the Internationals have swept a session since the Presidents Cup was first held in 1994. They are attempting to win the biennial team golf tournament for the first time since 1998 while the US are chasing an 11th-straight victory in the Ryder Cup-style event. “We just wanted to come out and win the session,” International captain Geoff Ogilvy said afterwards. “The guys were all in a great frame of mind, but you never imagine going five zip...but we’ve seen it in these events when you get some momentum, it inspires all the groups,” he said. “It was an incredible day for us.” US captain Brandt Snedeker paid tribute to the rivals’ performance, but insisted there was still all to play for with 20 points up for grabs over the weekend. “Hats off to the International team,” Snedeker said. “They went out there and played great and made a ton of putts. “I feel terrible for our guys -- they grinded out there and it just wasn’t meant to be. But that being said, there’s still 20 points out there. There’s still a lot of golf here left to play,” the captain added. “I’ve said it all week -- we have high-quality, high-character guys. They are fierce competitors. We’re going to kind of wash this off on the way home tonight. The United States has a 13-1-1 edge against the Internationals.

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