2026 edition of Vermosa Green Run to help runners build earth-saving habits

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Every single person can make a huge impact on the environment through simple, everyday choices. From reducing food waste, saving household energy, minimizing single-use plastics and reusing containers, small collective habits help lower the carbon footprint and conserve global resources.

That’s why the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on June 28, 2026 is raising public awareness about ecosystem conservation, pushing for an active lifestyle and sports development, and supporting animal welfare, a fundamental pillar of sustainability.  

Lani Tan, General Manager of Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub and an athlete herself, says Green Run participants this year are made more mindful of the role they play in saving the planet. The Run wants to teach runners that being planet-friendly starts with simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines.

“Using reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregating waste, picking up litter along the route or whenever possible, and using designated disposal areas are simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines,” she said.

At the Run, Green Runners are encouraged to donate used plastic bottles in exchange for race perks including a Php 100 registration fee discount. The bottles will be recycled to create eco bricks that will become construction materials for future projects of Ayala Land.

This year's race singlets, finisher shirts, and dog bandanas are made from recycled PET bottles to show that discarded plastics can be transformed into high-quality products that support active lifestyles.

“Wearing planet-friendly gear on race day is a shared badge of honor that shows we are actively investing in the preservation of the environment that sustains our active lifestyles,” Tan said.

For her, the true success of the Green Run will be measured by the good habits that participants adopt long after the event ends.

“As we celebrate our fifth year, we hope to inspire a permanent shift toward mindful consumption and conscious living. Crossing the finish line should be the start of a lifelong habit of waste reduction, active recycling, and respecting outdoor spaces. We want our runners to carry this sustainable mindset back to their respective neighborhoods, workplaces, and every future race track they conquer,” Tan said.

Green Run 2026 will be held in the lush and sprawling Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite, with 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K race categories and a 1K Dog Run attracting runners of different fitness levels and running purpose. 

More than a race, the event serves as a reminder that building a healthier planet does not always require grand gestures. Sometimes, it starts with choosing to go greener, one small step at a time, Tan added.

Green Run 2026 is supporting Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project and is in turn supported by Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert, Wonderpaw.

For more information about Vermosa Green Run 2026 and to register, visit https://ayalaland.myruntime.com/register.

Korea claims AVC Women’s Cup crown

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Korea capped its dominant campaign in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Cup with a 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 victory over Chinese Taipei in the gold medal match on Sunday before a roaring full house crowd at Candon City Arena.

Sohwi Kang came up with 14 points, while Hyunsoo Na scored 12 and Yunju Jeong added 11 as world No. 31 Korea completed a morale-boosting run after some heartbreaking results in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

It was a much different match from their energy-sapping five-set showdown in pool play earlier in the week, as Korea came out firing on all cylinders to the delight of the packed 8,000-seat Candon Arena.

“I’m really happy we were able to have this very meaningful and valuable result today,” Kang said, noting that team confidence was low during a trying period recently in the FIVB’s top annual competition VNL.

“We were losing many games in the VNL. We felt the value of the victories in the AVC every time we won,” she added.

Kang, who averaged 14 points per match, was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament presented by the Philippine Sports Commission and the City of Candon headed by Mayor Eric D. Singson.

Three-time champion Vietnam salvaged the bronze medal, getting back at Kazakhstan, 25-17, 25-12, 25-19.

Thi Thanh Thuy Tran had 16 points, Thi Bich Thuy Tran scored 15 and Thi Nuh Quynh Vi delivered 13 points as Vietnam exacted revenge on Kazakhstan, which won their pool play showdown in five sets and ended their run of 23 straight victories in the meet.

Kristina Belova had 10 points, while Zhanna Syroyeshkina and Tatyana Yatskiv had eight points each for Kazakhstan, which placed fourth for the second straight time.

Indonesia defeated Australia in the battle for fifth place, 25-13, 25-19, 26-24.

Iran denied host Philippines a solid finish, scoring a 25-21, 25-12, 25-21 victory in the battle for seventh.

La Salle squeaks through for third straight Filoil preseason win

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La Salle survives Adamson for third straight Filoil Preseason win

Games Tuesday
3 p.m. - Benilde vs. San Sebastian
5 p.m. - Perpetual vs. EAC

LA Salle weathered the huge fourth quarter storm from Adamson to pull off the 85-82 squeaker Sunday in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive.

Luis Pablo scored two crucial baskets down the stretch for the Green Archers before Jacob Cortez iced the game with a cold-blooded trey with 19.7 seconds left to make it an 85-80 affair after the Taft side squandered a 25-point second half lead.

"Magandang reference ito para sa amin with what happened kanina. Yun ang kailangan namin i-work on sa team: to stay composed Lalo na sa situations na ganoon," said Pablo, who ended with a team-high 14 points to go with seven rebounds and two steals.

Cortez added 13 points, five boards, and five assists, while Vhoris Marasigan got 12 points and four rebounds to improve to a 3-1 record.

Yet La Salle had to sweat this one out especially after Adamson staged a 19-0 run to tie the game at 74 with 2:47 left and set up the frantic finish in this tilt which has Hanes, Buffalo's Wings N Things, Wallem, BDO, Akari, Smart, Molten, Reyes Barbecue, Nature's Spring, Tela.com Athletics, Brothers Burger, and Don Benito's as sponsors.

The valiant Soaring Falcons succumbed to their third loss following the withdrawal of Ateneo in the premier preseason tourney.

Jonah Precious led Adamson with 16 points and nine rebounds, as Manu Anabo shot a pair of treys for his 14 points.

San Beda and Jose Rizal University also continued to flourish atop the NCAA Group, extending their unbeaten records to five wins.

The Red Lions fended off a pesky Perpetual side, 62-60, thanks to the late game heroics of RC Calimag.

He finished with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals, including the clutch dagger three that gave San Beda a 61-56 lead with 1:34 to play.

Aldous Torculas continued his fine form with 11 points, six boards, two assists, two steals, and two blocks, as Menard Songcuya added nine in another balanced attack for the Mendiola crew.

The Altas absorbed their third loss in four games with JD Pagulayan and Angelo Gelsano both scoring eight.

Meanwhile, the Heavy Bombers got their act together in the fourth to stun Emilio Aguinaldo College, 87-84.

Lawrence Mangubat spearheaded the 24-point payoff period assault with 25 points, four rebounds, and nine assists, while also drawing significant contribution from backcourt partners Stephen Garupil and Sean Salvador, who combined for 23.

The Generals slipped to their third defeat of the tournament to fall to 1-4 despite MJ Raymundo's 16 points.

Mapua also manhandled St. Benilde, 84-67, for its second win in eight outings.

Marc Cyrus Cuenco uncorked 19 points, four assists, and four steals as the Cardinals' defense forced the Blazers to 22 miscues.

Marc Igliane chipped in 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals, while Cyrus Nitura got a double-double of 12 points and 10 boards to push Mapua to 2-1.

CSB fell to a 2-3 record with Joshua Cajucom topscoring for the Blazers with 13 points.

The Scores:

First Game:
JRU 87 - Mangubat 25, Garupil 12, Salvador 11, Laurenaria 8, Masiglat 8, Garcia 8, Duque 8, Eligado 4, Peñaverde 3, Panapanaan 0, Castillo 0, Agemenyi 0.
EAC 84 - M. Raymundo 16, Nunag 15, Shanoda 12, Bagay 11, Coronel 8, Bonus 7, Namoro 4, Ochavo 3, Castillo 3, Sealey 3, Postanes 2, Luna 0.
Quarters: 18-26, 44-45, 63-67, 87-84.

Second Game:
SAN BEDA 62 - Torculas 11, RC. Calimag 11, Marcelo 9, Songcuya 9, Etulle 7, Dabao 3, Ri. Calimag 3, Vailoces 3, Hawkins 2, Jamora 2, Ugaddan 2, Bonzalida 0, Culdora 0, Sarigumba 0, Medroso 0, Efron 0.
PERPETUAL 60 - Gelsano 8, Pagulayan 8, Orgo 7, Borja 7, Maglupay 6, Casinillo 6, Cristino 5, Tulabut 4, Roluna 4, Duremdes 3, Gojo Cruz 2, Caugiran 0, Thompson 0, Baldoria 0, Tabbuan 0, Montemayor 0.
Quarters: 16-14, 32-30, 47-42, 62-60.

Third Game:
MAPUA 84 - Cuenco 19, Igliane 13, M. Nitura 12, L. Nitura 9, Pascual 7, Concepcion 6, Diaz 6, Lazarte 4, Callangan 2, Reyes 2, Ryan 2, Sacro 2, Lloren 0.
BENILDE 67 - Cajucom 13, Torres 11, Sanchez 8, Liwag 7, Moore 7, Ancheta 7, Gonzaga 6, Jarque 5, Arejola 3, Go 0, Ison 0, Ortega 0, Arciaga 0.
Quarters: 15-16, 39-40, 59-51, 84-67.

Fourth Game:
LA SALLE 85 - Pablo 14, Cortez 13, Marasigan 12, Abadam 9, Macalalag 7, Amos 7, Cibull 7, Melencio 7, Dungo 5, Daep 2, Gollena 2, Gagate 0, Sharma 0, Quines 0.
ADAMSON 82 - Precious 16, Anabo 14, Edding 14, Montebon 13, Medina 8, Sajili 6, Torres 4, Jaymalin 3, Cruz-Dumont 2, Mangaron 1, Demisana 1, Perez 0, Pacquiao 0.
Quarters: 31-19, 53-35, 72-53, 85-82.

Latest statement from the UAAP re: Aurora incident

The UAAP released this statement on Sunday as developments continue to arise involving what transpired in Aurora earlier this week.

As the UAAP continues to mourn the untimely passing of Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8, 2026, in Dipaculao, Aurora, the League again extends its heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, teammates, coaches, and the entire Ateneo community.

We stand in solidarity with all those grieving this profound loss and join them in honoring the memory of two young lives taken too soon.

As previously stated, the UAAP will fully take into account the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the concerned member school, as only limited details have been officially confirmed.

We urge all concerned agencies to conduct a speedy and thorough investigation in order to put all speculations to rest.

The UAAP is closely following all developments surrounding this tragic incident and carefully reviewing the findings of the ongoing investigations as they come.When completed, all relevant information will be referred to the seven other member schools for a full and fair review.

As a community of educational institutions, we are committed to learning from this tragedy and working together to strengthen safeguards that protect our student-athletes both on and off the field of play.

Rest assured that the UAAP will:

• Enforce sanctions in cases where there are breaches of established protocols, laws, and regulations, provided these sanctions are established through due process and in accordance with governance and disciplinary procedures.
• Review and, if needed, revise existing rules and policies to further strengthen accountability, enhance student-athlete welfare, and uphold the highest standards of safety.
• Promote and expand access to protective measures, mental health resources, and support services for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, while sustaining programs that foster camaraderie and communal well-being.

This difficult moment has reminded us that the care and protection of our student-athletes are paramount. Together, we remain committed to fostering a sporting environment grounded in safety, respect, accountability, and genuine concern for the well-being of every member of the UAAP community.

La Salle claims back-to-back wins, San Beda, JRU extend winning run to four straight in Filoil Preseason

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Games Sunday
11 a.m. - JRU vs. EAC
1 p.m. - San Beda vs. Perpetual
3 p.m. - Benilde vs. Mapua
5 p.m. - Adamson vs. La Salle

LA Salle survived Mo Konateh's monster game while San Beda and Jose Rizal University continued to pace the NCAA Group in the Independence Day staging of the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive on Friday.

Jacob Cortez and rookie Jason Cibull connived in guiding the Green Archers to back-to-back wins as they held off Far Eastern University, 82-77 at Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan.

Cortez led the way with 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Cibull added 14 markers to move up to 2-1.

"My teammates gave me a lot of trust and I have a lot of trust in myself. Those shots I took earlier, I worked a lot on those. Today it wasn’t just following but my teammates are getting the rebound, they’re doing the hustle. Whatever I don’t do they’re there to do it and we have a lot of trust to each other," said Cortez.

Konateh shouldered the load for the Tamaraws with 29 points and 12 rebounds, but that can't halt their freefall to their third straight defeat to sink to 1-3 in this tilt which has Hanes, Buffalo's Wings N Things, Wallem, BDO, Akari, Smart, Molten, Reyes Barbecue, Nature's Spring, Tela.com Athletics, Brothers Burger, and Don Benito's as sponsors.

The Red Lions also preserved their unblemished 4-0 record with a 95-89 win over St. Benilde in the nightcap.

Aldous Torculas erupted for 28 points and six rebounds, including two clutch triples that gave the Red Lions a 93-87 breathing room in the final minute.

Zedjay Etulle also collected 14 points, while RC Calimag delivered down the stretch and finished with 12 points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Jhomel Ancheta stepped up for the 2-2 Blazers with 17 points, as Zenric Jarque and Matthew Jucom contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively.

The Heavy Bombers also stayed spotless in four games after pulling off a 73-67 comeback win over Arellano.

Trailing by three entering the final canto, the Heavy Bombers leaned on their defense to shut down the Chiefs, holding them to just 10 points in the payoff period to complete the turnaround.

Jalen Garcia led JRU with 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist, while Allan Laurenaria stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Winless Arellano, meanwhile, absorbed its fifth straight defeat despite keeping things close for most of the game. Aaron Manansala and Troy Valencia paced the Chiefs with 11 points apiece.

Letran also extended its winning streak to six after edging Lyceum of the Philippines University, 86-83, in a down-to-the-wire finish.

Jimboy Estrada delivered the biggest shot of the night with a crucial triple before Aaron Buensalida knocked down two charities in the clutch to seal the win.

Estrada finished with 16 points and two assists, Buensalida got 14 points and seven rebounds, and Titing Manalili registered 13 points, seven assists, and four boards for the Knights, which rose to 6-1.

Renz Villegas led LPU (2-5) with 16 points in the loss.

The Scores:

First Game:
JRU 73 - Garcia 21, Laurenaria 18, Herrera 9, Mangubat 7, Masiglat 5, Garupil 4, Eligado 4, Panapanaan 3, Peñaverde 2, Duque 0, Castillo 0, Agemenyi 0.
ARELLANO 67 - Valencia 11, Manansala 11, Camay 9, Vinoya 8, Hernal 8, Ladica 6, Geronimo 4, Buenaventura 3, Abiera 3, Flores 2, Borromeo 2, Langit 0, Demetria 0.
Quarters: 20-15, 35-37, 54-57, 73-67.

Second Game:
LETRAN 86 - Estrada 16, Buensalida 14, Manalili 13, Sison-Walker 8, Siena 8, Cargo 7, Gammad 6, Santos 6, Diamante 4, Montecillo 2, Silorio 2, Hugo 0, Valdeavilla 0, Lim 0.
LPU 83 - Villegas 16, Rubico 15, Manuel 10, Almario 9, Ondoa 8, Aurigue 6, Peñafiel 6, Matienzo 4, Daileg 4, Fuentes 3, Cardinas 2, Aviles 0, Pallingayan 0, Panelo 0.
Quarters: 27-25, 49-49, 67-63, 86-83.

Third Game:
LA SALLE 82 - Cortez 18, Cibull 14, Amos 9, Marasigan 8, Dungo 7, Abadam 6, Macalalag 6, Pablo 6, Gagate 4, Gollena 4, Daep 0, Melencio 0.
FEU 77 - Konateh 29, Bautista 15, Cabonilas 11, Pasaol 8, Daa 7, Burgos 5, Hall 2, Montemayor 0, Mahmood 0, Rañeses 0.
Quarters: 24-19, 44-41, 59-55, 82-77.

Fourth Game:
SAN BEDA 95 - Torculas 28, Etulle 14, RC. Calimag 12, Bonzalida 9, Marcelo 8, Jalbuena 5, Songcuya 4, Jamora 3, Efron 3, Ri. Calimag 3, Hawkins 2, Sarigumba 2, Dabao 2, Lina 0, Culdora 0, Medroso 0.
BENILDE 89 - Ancheta 17, Jarque 15, Jucom 14, Liwag 9, Moore 7, Celis 6, Go 6, Morales 5, Arciaga 4, Daja 3, Baliquig 3, Podador 0.
Quarters: 20-26, 46-45, 67-68, 95-89.

Letran seeks fourth straight in Filoil Preseason

Games Tuesday at the Playtime Filoil Centre
11 a.m. - JRU vs. LPU
1 p.m. - EAC vs. Letran
3 p.m. - Arellano vs. Perpetual
5 p.m. - Adamson vs. UST

JUNE seemed to have changed the air in University of Santo Tomas as it finally chalked one in the win column in the 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive.

Now, the Growling Tigers want to make it two-in-a-row when they face Adamson on Tuesday at Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan.

The two squads collide at 5 p.m. in the main event of another quadruple-header as they jostle for position in the UAAP Group.

UST (1-2) is coming off a 83-75 win over Far Eastern U last Saturday with Gelo Crisostomo taking the lead role.

"We want to show composure, na kahit nakakahabol yung mga kalaban, nakakarecover yung team," said assistant coach Japs Cuan of that last outing.

Meanwhile, Adamson suffered its second straight defeat after being walloped by Ateneo, 72-52.

It was a performance that the boys of coach Nash Racela would rather forget especially after the team fired a horrid 17-percent from distance.

Meanwhile, Letran is starting to gain steam in the NCAA Group, winning its last three games and is motivated to sustain that run against Emilio Aguinaldo College at 1 p.m. of this premier preseason tourney which has Hanes, Buffalo's Wings N Things, Wallem, BDO, Akari, Smart, Molten, Reyes Barbecue, Nature's Spring, Tela.com Athletics, Brothers Burger, and Don Benito's as sponsors.

Titing Manalili, Jimboy Estrada, and rookie George Diamante have been impressive in the Knights' last outing, an 83-72 win over Mapua, and would want to keep it up against the well-rested Generals, which last played in May 19 and gutted out a 91-88 overtime win over Arellano.

Undefeated Jose Rizal University (2-0) raise the curtains at 11 a.m. against slumping Lyceum of the Philippines University (1-3), while winless teams Arellano and Perpetual, both trotting 0-2 cards, part ways at 3 p.m.

Prime Video reveals lineup for landmark NBA Finals coverage for the Philippines

Prime Video is set to pull out all of the stops as it set to make history with their exclusive coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals for the Philippines, which officially starts on June 4 at 830am between the Eastern Conference champions, the New York Knicks, as they travel to Texas to face their Western Conference counterparts, the San Antonio Spurs.

To conclude its historic inaugural season as one of the NBA's broadcast partners, Prime Video has revealed its on-air broadcast team set to deliver studio analysis and play-by-play game coverage.

Using its state-of-the-art NBA on Prime studio in Culver City, Prime Video will have a studio team able to provide Championship-winning expertise while also integrating an international flavor. Leading the pool of rotating analysts are Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Vlade Divac and Chris Bosh, alongside a couple of great Euro ballers with vast NBA experience in Danilo Gallinari and Nico Batum.

Batum is a four-time Olympian for France and just completed his eighteenth season in the league with a multitude of teams, the latest being the Los Angeles Clippers in his second stint with the team. Already armed with experience from covering major international tournaments, including last year's Eurobasket, he can provide an active player's views for the broadcast.

Bosh spent thirteen seasons in the NBA, having been named as an NBA All-Star eleven times. The Georgia Tech alum won two titles alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat in the previous decade. Post-play, he has served as an analyst when TNT held Players Only broadcasts back when they had the league's rights.

Gallinari recently retired after sixteen seasons in the league, becoming the highest-scoring Italian in the NBA. He has served guest analyst roles for a variety of teams, whether with the radio coverage of the Denver Nuggets, the NBA G League, and in the Olympics.

As for Divac, he amongst the pioneers for Europeans in the league, whether on and off the court. A former first round pick of the Los Angeles Lakers, he also spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings, with the latter having also served as their general manager, allowing the coverage to have a viewpoint from a team executive lens.

Completing the Finals cast are two of Prime Video's sideline reporters throughout the NBA season in Allie Clifton and Kristina Pink. The latter will reprise her role for the NBA Finals, capturing the scenes in both San Antonio and New York, while the former will host the studio coverage.

The 2026 NBA Finals is a rematch of the 1999 edition, the last time the Knicks made it this far, when they were the 8-seed and anchored by the likes of Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell. Larry Johnson, and Marcus Camby. They lost in five games to a team anchored by David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

In addition, it is a rematch of the this season's NBA Cup title game, which the Knicks won, 124-113, last December. OG Anunoby led New York with 28 points, while Jalen Brunson added 25 in becoming the NBA Cup MVP. They are now currently on an eleven-game winning streak, having swept both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers during this stretch.

Meanwhile, the Spurs are fresh from eliminating the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, ensuring that the league will have eight different franchises win the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the last eight seasons, the longest such stretch in its history.

The 2026 NBA Finals tips off on Thursday, June 4, LIVE exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines, with tip slated at 830am for all games of this best-of-seven series.

The schedule is as follows

• Game 1: June 4 at San Antonio
• Game 2: June 6 at San Antonio
• Game 3: June 9 at New York
• Game 4: June 11 at New York
• Game 5*: June 14 at San Antonio
• Game 6*: June 17 at New York
• Game 7*: June 20 at San Antonio 

* if necessary 

One can watch Prime Video through a variety of devices, from the app that is available on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, consoles, and smart televisions, as well as through streaming in the web.