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GMA Network
01-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Coach Aris Dimaunahan pays tribute to late Ashlyn Abong, vows to keep her legacy alive
National University's Aris Dimaunahan on Monday was recognized as the Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, but the champion tactician redirected the spotlight to late player Ashlyn Abong. Dimaunahan honored Abong, who recently passed away during training, as he hopes to continue the legacy she left behind. "Thank you for taking time na ma-recognize 'yung nabigay niya sa basketball at a very young age. It's a very difficult week for us, we lost a beloved one, a sister, a teammate," Dimaunahan said during his heartfelt speech at the Discovery Suites. "She brought life, joy, tenacity, intensity in whatever she did sa court." The 18-year-old Abong was a rising star in women's basketball, having played for NU-Nazareth School in the UAAP and Gilas Pilipinas Youth national team. Though Abong is no longer around, Dimaunahan said NU and the wider basketball community will carry her legacy forward in every way they can. "She represented our school very well. We are grieving differently. Some of our players decided to be left behind here in the country as the rest of the team is continuing with our international trip in Taiwan," Dimaunahan added. "We're grieving and we are bringing Ashlyn Abong's love for the game every time we play moving forward. Dadalhin namin kung anong saya ang binibigay niya sa amin." —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Clint Escamis is CPC Basketball Player of the Year; Carl Berdal, Zam Nolasco take top volleyball honors for NCAA
Mapua University's Clint Escamis was named by the Collegiate Press Corps as its Basketball Player of the Year which will be given on Monday in its annual Awards Night. Escamis, the Season 99 Most Valuable Player, led the Cardinals to its first title since 1991 in NCAA Season 100. By the end of the elimination round, Escamis had averages of 15.44 points, 3.61 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.89 steals per game and was among the league's leaders in scoring, total assists, and steals in the past season. In the finals where the Cardinals swept De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Escamis posted averages of 24.5 points, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals to be named as Finals MVP. Carl Berdal of Arellano University and Benilde's Zam Nolasco, meanwhile, were named as the Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Men's and Women's Volleyball Players of the Year, respectively. Berdal was named the Finals MVP of the Season 100 men's volleyball tournament as he led the Chiefs to its first title in men's volleyball. The Arellano veteran was among the league's top scorers at 11th place with a total of 255 points, a leader in spiking with 44.19% success rate, and second overall in receiving with an efficiency rate of 56.84%. Nolasco, on the other hand, was crucial in the Lady Blazers' campaign to reach their fourth straight title. The third year middle blocker was 12th overall in scoring with 211 points, and number one in blocking with 0.73 average by set, which earned her a spot in the league's Best Middle Blockers this season. In Game 1 of the finals, Nolasco paced Benilde with 21 points, eight from blocks, as the Lady Blazers eventually won the title. UAAP back-to-back MVP Kacey Dela Rosa of Ateneo de Manila University, meanwhile, was named as the Collegiate Press Corps Women's Basketball Player of the Year, while Bella Belen and Leo Aringo of National University were the top players in UAAP volleyball. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NCAA to receive special citation in Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night for centennial season
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will be recognized when the Collegiate Press Corps holds its annual awards nights on June 30 at the Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, Pasig City. The NCAA is set to be handed a special citation in honor of its 100 years of excellence in sports, producing outstanding student-athletes across various disciplines. The country's oldest league is staging its Season 100 with a theme of "Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies", which saw several schools achieve historic milestones. For one, Mapua University ended a long 33-year title drought in men's basketball with the likes of Clint Escamis, Cyrus Cuenco, Lawrence Mangubat, and Chris Hubilla conniving to beat De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the finals. The last time the Cardinals reigned supreme was in 1991, when head coach Randy Alcantara was still suiting up for the school together with Benny Cheng. In men's volleyball, Arellano University captured its first-ever title led by Finals MVP Carl Berdal and other key players such as Adrian Villados, Anfernee Curamen, AC Guinto, Jiwen Sinuto, and Jake Pangilinan. While it marked a historic breakthrough for the Chiefs, the Lady Blazers solidified their dominance by extending their championship dynasty in the women's division. Mycah Go and Zam Nolasco fronted their four-peat run as they swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the finals that marked the first time the squad accomplished such a feat. Season 100 also saw the success of the Perpetual Junior ALTAs with the talented crew hoisting the team's maiden crown in the juniors basketball division. San Beda University, meanwhile, proved its caliber in other sports after claiming its third straight and 26th overall crown in men's football tournament, while its swimming team continued to dominate with a 21st straight championship in the men's division and an 11th consecutive crown in the women's category. Later this month, the NCAA will host its first-ever esports tournament with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang serving as a special event. —Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Collegiate Press Corps to honor top student-athletes in annual awards night
The Collegiate Press Corps, made up of sportswriters covering the collegiate beat, will hold its annual awards night on June 30 with top student-athletes from basketball, volleyball, and, for the first time, football getting their recognitions. Leading the honor roll is the Collegiate Men's and Women's Basketball Player of the Year after successful editions of both NCAA Season 100 and UAAP Season 87 while men's and women's mythical teams will also be handed out awards. Athletes from volleyball will also get their spotlight with UAAP Men's and Women's Volleyball Players of the Year and NCAA Men's and Women's Volleyball Players of the year. In a historic move, the CPC has expanded its recognition to football with top performers in UAAP men's and women's football as well as NCAA men's football getting their due honors. Aside from the players, coaches in both basketball and volleyball will also be acknowledged for steering these young stars to the top. 'We owe it to the student-athletes to continue to glorify their unwavering efforts, with football players in the spotlight this time around. This is our own little way of immortalizing them for what they have done not just for their respective schools, but also for collegiate sports as a whole,' said Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) president John Bryan Ulanday of The Philippine Star. UAAP executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag, sports director Bo Perasol of UAAP Season 87 host University of the Philippines and management committee board chairman Hercules Callanta of NCAA Season 100 host Lyceum of the Philippines University will serve as guest of honor and speakers. —Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News
