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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
San Miguel clobbers Blackwater by 37 despite depleted roster
PBA Philippine Cup. May 25, 2025. CJ Perez of the San Miguel Beermen against RK Ilagan of the Blackwater Bossing. (Photo: PBA Media) Undermanned and all, San Miguel still managed to beat Blackwater in a dominant fashion 115-78, as the Beermen claimed solo third spot in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena. The Beermen turned up the heat in the third quarter to pull away for good despite missing the services of several key players in Marcio Lassiter, Juami Tiongson, and Jeron Teng. With the absence of the three, CJ Perez, June Mar Fajardo, and Don Trollano stepped up as the Beermen now broke the tie with Barangay Ginebra to rise to solo third with a 6-2 card. Perez waxed hot early on, dropping 16 of his overall output in the first half to allow San Miguel to mount a 52-39 halftime lead as Christian David and RK Ilagan showed the way for the Bossing. But the Beermen stepped on the gas in the third frame, which they opened with a sizzling 11-0 run capped by a massive four-point shot by Trollano as they zoomed to a 63-39 cushion. Trollano would lead another 15-6 rampage with Chris Ross and JM Calma contributing to the breakaway, 78-45. They ended the penultimate period enjoying an 86-57 advantage as Blackwater only scored 18 in that juncture. Perez finished with 20 points while Fajardo churned out a double-double outing of 17 markers and 13 rebounds laced with two blocks and one assist. Trollano and Ross tallied 15 and 11 points apiece as Calma put together 16 points off the bench together with six rebounds as he provided the help to Fajardo and Mo Tautuaa. David and Ilagan led the struggling Blackwater with the former collecting 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists while the latter poured in 14 markers, four rebounds, and five dimes as they absorbed their fifth loss in a row for a 1-7 record. Scores: San Miguel 115 – Perez 20, Fajardo 17, Calma 16, Trollano 15, Cruz 13, Ross 11, Tautuaa 9, Cahilig 8, Rosales 6, Brondial 0. Blackwater 78 – David 15, Ilagan 14, Andrade 10, Caperal 8, Mallilin 6, Tratter 5, Barefield 5, Chua 4, Mitchell 3, Guinto 2, Escoto 2, Ayonayon 2, Casio 0. Quarters: 24-22, 52-39, 86-57, 115-78. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
18-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
San Miguel dominates Terrafirma for back-to-back wins
PBA Philippine Cup. May 18, 2025. Rodney Brondial (91) of the San Miguel beermen against the Terrafirma Dyip. (Photo: PBA Media) San Miguel Beer claimed back-to-back wins after dominating Terrafirma, 128-89, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban. The victory came after San Miguel defeated Phoenix last May 11. Already holding a double-digit lead by halftime at 51-37, the Beermen continued to stall the Dyip as they exploded for 42 points, 12 points coming from CJ Perez, against Terrafirma's 27 points. San Miguel eventually went cruise control en route to the 39-point victory. Perez and Mo Tautuaa had 17 points apiece, while Rodney Brondial dominated the boards with 22 rebounds to go with 16 points, an assist, and a block as San Miguel improved to 5-2. A total of seven players scored in double-digits for the Beermen as they flexed their depth, with Juami Tiongson having 13, while Don Trollano and Jericho Cruz chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively. June Mar Fajardo, meanwhile, stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and one block. The win spoiled Mark Nonoy's 24-point drive for the Dyip, while Stanley Pringle added 17 points. Louie Sangalang registered a double-double with 14 rebounds, 10 points, and six assists as Terrafirma moved to 1-7. Scores: San Miguel 128 – Perez 17, Tautuaa 17, Brondial 16, Tiongson 13, Fajardo 12, Trollano 12, Cruz 11, Teng 8, Calma 8, Rosales 7, Lassiter 4, Cahilig 3, Ross 0. Terrrafirma 89 – Nonoy 24, Pringle 17, Sangalang 10, Zaldivar 9, Paraiso 7, Catapusan 7, Ramos 5, Melecio 5, Olivario 3, Ferrer 2, Hernandez 0, Hanapi 0. Quarters: 28-21, 53-37, 95-64, 128-89. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
North Wales Live
17-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Pub grub in scenic village that's makes heading off the A55 worthwhile
Many years ago, the pretty village of Dwygyfylchi was a staging post for travellers criss crossing between Anglesey and north east Wales. That's one of the reasons why pubs like the Fairy Glen Hotel sprang up. Today it is just off the beaten track but it's definitely worth veering off the A55 Expressway to come here for a bite to eat, a drink of something cool and to savour the beautiful surroundings. I'd passed it many times but called in for a visit for the first time on one of this glorious Spring's sunny days last week. It's the kind of pub I love - packed with character, wooden beams and pictures on the walls dedicated to its rich, local history. A grainy print shows horses and carts bringing passengers down the nearby Sychnant Pass probably in the early 1900s. There is even a list of local accidents. No donated photo or picture is refused, apparently, meaning there isn't much available wall space left. There are also photos of former Hollywood luminaries Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren along with the Brat Pack. This was late on a Tuesday lunchtime and it was quiet. I picked a cool table indoors and checked the menu. It offers a range of intriguing choices - Luxury Fisherman's Pie (£18.45), Deep Fried Reformed Scampi (£18.45) and also a vegetarian Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (also £18.45). But I wanted to see what a "homemade" dish was like so opted for the Homemade Chicken and Ham Pie. It came with chunky chips and a salad. The pie was filling with decent pieces of tender chicken and slightly salty ham. They were in a lovely creamy, herb sauce in the pie. The puff pastry topping was light and delicate. The desserts are traditional so I went for the Apple Crumble and vanilla ice cream. It was very good although on the slightly stodgy side. On this visit I had an orange cordial. But another time I might have had one of the lagers or a bitter. The Fairy Glen offers a good selection of lagers including San Miguel, and a Flintshire bitter of Holywell but only at weekends when it's busier. The facts Food: Varied and hearty Service: Friendly and quick Atmosphere: Traditional country pub with period features
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Price of popular beer hiked in supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons
DRINKERS are feeling the pinch as prices of the popular Spanish lager have shot up in supermarkets across the country. The price of your favourite San Miguel has been steadily increasing since Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG) took over its production in January. 1 Single bottles have been hit hardest, rising by an average of 34p to a hefty £2.55, according to an investigation by The Grocer. Sainsbury's shoppers have seen the biggest jump, with prices going up twice since January, from £1.99 to a whopping £2.75. Morrisons isn't far behind, with a bottle now costing £2.50, up from £2.20. Multipacks are also affected, with a four-pack of cans now costing around £5.94. Even larger packs have seen a slight increase. So, what's behind the price hike? BBG blames "government-imposed duties and new packaging taxes," which they say have increased production and distribution costs. The brewing and pub industry is dealing with a slew of financial pressure, including a rise in employee national insurance contributions and fresh charges on waste packaging, which have added £1 to the cost of a 12-pack of beers. This follows a 3.6% increase in duty rates introduced in February. This hated levy is charged on all drinks with an alcohol by volume (ABV) strength exceeding 1.2%, either at the point of production or upon importation. Sainsbury's and Morrisons say a variety of factors are impacting prices. Asda declined to comment. However, it seems San Miguel has been struggling to keep its head above water. Sales have dipped since BBG took over, falling by a hefty 13.3% to £216.3million. Despite the price increases, BBG is trying to keep the Spanish spirit alive with a big marketing campaign, promising a "Spanish Summer – No Matter, Where," complete with TV ads, social media buzz, and pub giveaways. A BBG spokesperson said: "San Miguel remains a consumer favourite, and we look forward to activating it this year with exciting marketing and trade campaigns." Other popular beer brands have opted to reduce alcohol content as a way to minimise the impact of rising costs and avoid price increases. What brands have slashed alcohol content? Coors is dropping the alcohol level of its lager from 4% to 3.4% in the coming weeks, joining a growing list of brands watering down their booze. Earlier this year, Heineken dropped the alcohol level of its SOL brand drinks from 4.2% to 3.4%. Grolsch was cut from 4% to 3.4% last year, leaving fans furious. The beer, relaunched by Asahi in 2020 after being scrapped the year before, was previously sold at 5% ABV. Kronenbourg saw its alcohol content drop from 5% to 4.6%, with Carlsberg Marston's insisting it could still 'deliver great taste and quality' despite the change. Hophead, brewed by Asahi-owned Dark Star, also fell from 3.8% to 3.4% last year as part of a major revamp across the range. Banks Amber Ale was reduced from 3.8% to 3.4% in mid-2023 as part of a move to encourage 'moderation' among drinkers. John Smith's Extra Smooth, the UK's No.1 keg ale, had its ABV trimmed from 3.6% to 3.4% to support healthier drinking habits according to Heineken. Fosters, the Aussie-themed lager, had its alcohol level cut from 4% to 3.7% back in 2022 as part of Heineken's drive to meet demand for lower-alcohol drinks. What's happening at pubs? Last week, the boss of Wetherspoons warned the price of a pint will go up by 20p in the coming days as breweries are already pushing through hikes on the back of costs pressures from Labour's tax hikes. The pub industry had already faced demands for higher prices from breweries, which had increased their prices by around 7p per pint in the past week, Sir Tim Martin revealed. "It means pints in pubs are going to go up by on average 15p to 20p this month", he said. Despite this, Sir Tim said he won't be raising prices at his own pubs. The British Beer and Pub Association recently warned that the price of a pint is expected to exceed the £5 mark, up from the current average of £4.80. Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young's, announced plans to raise the chain's prices by 2.5% to 3%. Similarly, Stonegate Group, which owns popular pubs like Slug & Lettuce, Walkabout, and Popworld, increased prices by 4% for its leased and tenanted pubs on May 2. Meanwhile Heineken increased the price of its draught beer by an average of 2.97% for pubs in February. In January, Wetherspoons raised the prices of some drinks and meal deals by up to 30p. How can I save money at Wetherspoons? FREE refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day. Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other. So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest. Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights. For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual. Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled. Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it. Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play. Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry. It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14. As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Price of popular beer hiked in supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons
The biggest price rise seen was for single 6660ml bottles of San Miguel, which went up by an average of 34p - or 15.5% - to £2.55 a bottle since January 1 The price of popular beers drunk by Brits has shot up across major supermarket chains including Sainsbury's and Morrisons. According to analysis from the Grocer, pre-promotional prices of 15 out of 24 San Miguel products stocked in the big four UK supermarkets. Some as much as 38%, while only one saw a decrease. The biggest price rise seen was for single 6660ml bottles of San Miguel, which went up by an average of 34p - or 15.5% - to £2.55 a bottle since January 1. In Sainsbury's, the prices have been hiked twice from £1.99 to £2.75 since the start of the year. In Morrison's, the Grocer found that prices had risen from £2.20 a bottle to £2.50. In Asda, the supermarket chain had switched the 660ml bottle to a 620ml one, and cut the price from £2.05 to £1.94. The Grocer reported that multi-packs of the product had also been affected. The pre-promotional price of 4x440ml cans of San Miguel had increased by an average of 4.6% - or 26p to £5.94. In Sainsbury's, the pack of four beens had gone from £5.45 to £6 - which is an increase fo 10.1%. Larger packs containing 10 440ml beers also increased by an average of 10p across the retailer, with the average price sitting at £13.20. Sainsbury's and Morrisons told the Grocer that prices were impacted by a "range" of factors. Asda did not respond to the request for comment. San Miguel is brewed by Mahou San Miguel (MSM) and is part of the Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG), which also owns the popular brands, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Becks, Camden Hells, and Leffe. Since 2021, the group has also distributed the brewer's Mahou beer. A BBG spokesperson told the Grocer, "While we do not set retail prices, we are aware of recent increases driven largely by government imposed duties and new packaging taxes, which have increased production and distribution costs across the industry." Join Money Saving Club's specialist topics For all you savvy savers and bargain hunters out there, there's a golden opportunity to stretch your pounds further. The Money Saving Club newsletter, a favourite among thousands who thrive on catching the best deals, is stepping up its game. Simply follow the link and select one or more of the following topics to get all the latest deals and advice on: Travel; Property; Pets, family and home; Personal finance; Shopping and discounts; Utilities. They added: "San Miguel remains a consumer favourite, and we look forward to activating it this year with exciting marketing and trade campaigns." In July 2024, Budweiser Brewing Group announced that it would distribute San Miguel in the UK from January 1, taking over from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC). At the time of the announcement, Alberto Rodríguez-Toquero, Managing Director of Mahou San Miguel, said: 'Today's announcement marks a new chapter for Mahou San Miguel in the UK, as we partner with Budweiser Brewing Group to bring the world 's most loved Spanish beer to a larger number of UK consumers. "This agreement further extends the relationship between our two companies, the UK is an important market for San Miguel and we are confident that Budweiser Brewing Group will succeed in fulfilling our ambitious plans for the brand.'
