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GMA Network
5 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Juami Tiongson wins his first PBA title and Arra San Agustin is one proud girlfriend
Finally, Juami Tiongson is now a PBA champion. After being a four-time champion in the UAAP with Ateneo de Manila University, it took Tiongson more than a decade to win his first PBA title. Tiongson and the San Miguel Beermen defeated TNT, 107-96, on Friday in Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals. "Surreal, I'm lost for words," Tiongson said after the game. He was drafted by Blackwater in 2014 where he played until 2016 before he joined a PBA D-League squad in 2017. Eventually, he was picked up by NLEX before he landed with Terrafirma in 2019. In Terrafirma, he eventually became one of the faces of the franchise and was even named Most Improved Player in 2022. Then in 2024, Tiongson and Andreas Cahilig were traded to the San Miguel Beermen for Terrence Romeo and Vic Manuel. "It means more to me. Obviously, with everything I went through in my career. Baka nung nag-start ang career ko, nawala ako sa PBA. I made it back and glory to God, and hopefully, win more championships," he said. But what made it sweeter is that his girlfriend, Sparkle artist Arra San Agustin, was on the sidelines as Tiongson won his first chip. "It's nice that she's here," Tiongson said. San Agustin, meanwhile, said she is just proud of Tiongson's achievement. "I'm really proud and happy because I've been with him for a long time because I've seen hardships, I know how hard he works. When I see Juami, I always tell him na he's the most disciplined, most hardworking person I've ever known and he deserves his first ever championship," San Agustin said. "I'm really happy for him kasi at least, now nag-pay off lahat ng sipag niya, lahat ng ginagawa niya." Sparkle artist Arra San Agustin on Juami Tiongson's first championship @gmasportsph — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 25, 2025 Tiongson and San Agustin's love story has been quite publicized as well. It was previously reported that the two broke up in October 2022 after being together for around four years. Early this year, San Agustin confirmed they were together again. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Terrafirma stays as talks of franchise sale with Valientes bogged down, says PBA
The Terrafirma Dyip will continue to play in the PBA after talks regarding the sale of its franchise to Zamboanga Valientes bogged down. League commissioner Willie Marcial and corporate secretary Ogie Narvasa announced the development on Friday. "Regarding doon sa Terrafirma-Valientes negotiation, nag-bog down. Hindi nag-materialize ang deal nung dalawa," Marcial said. "Ang Terrafirma ay patuloy pa ring sasali sa atin. Twelve teams pa rin tayo sa 50th [season]." TERRAFIRMA STAYS IN THE PBA PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial and Corporate Secretary Ogie Narvasa said the talks between Terrafirma and Zamboanga Valientes bogged down and the Dyip will remain for the 50th season. @gmasportsph — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 18, 2025 Last April, Valientes said a deal regarding the Terrafirma franchise acquisition was about to happen. Months after, however, the agreement did not push through. "Lumabas there were terms and requirements for both teams, hindi nag-meet," Narvasa said. "It's a mutual decision not to pursue the sale of the purchase." The league said Terrafirma is now planning on retooling their lineup for the upcoming season. "Nu'ng meeting, sinabi ni [Terrafirma] Governor Bobby [Rosales] na they have plans already. They have plans to beef up their lineup," Narvasa said. The league added that Terrafirma, at the moment, is not for sale and no other franchises are looking for prospective buyers. "May mga nagbigay sa akin ng intention na gusto sumali na international teams. Tingnan natin, pero nagbigay na ng letter of intent. Kung magkakasundo naman tayo, kung magkakasundo kami, baka sakali may guest team." Valientes previously said owning a PBA team was part of their goal to showcase Zamboangueño talent. The last time the PBA welcomed another company in the league was in 2022 when it took over the Alaska franchise. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
08-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Blackwater snaps six-game skid at Terrafirma's expense
Blackwater snapped its six-game losing skid at the expense of Terrafirma, 97-82, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. After leading 35-27 early in the second quarter, Blackwater further widened the gap with a 10-0 run, seven points of which came from Christian David, to get its biggest lead. Blackwater claimed a 52-45 lead by the end of first half and continued to take control of the game to claim the win eventually. David registered a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds, along with four assists and one steal, while Richard Escoto had 21 points and four boards. Sedrick Barefield and RK Ilagan had 12 points apiece, with the former having eight assists, while BJ Andrade had 10 points. Louie Sangalang had 24 points, while Brent Paraiso and Stanley Pringle had 12 points. Terrence Romeo added 10 points. Despite being out of contention, Blackwater improved to 2-8, while Terrafirma closed the conference with a 1-10 record. Scores: Blackwater 97 – Escoto 21, David 19, Barefield 12, Ilagan 12, Andrade 10, Guinto 8, Mallilin 6, Tratter 4, Mitchell 3, Chua 2, Casio 0, Ayonayon 0, Jopia 0. Terrafirma 82 – Sangalang 24, Pringle 12, Paraiso 12, Romeo 10, Nonoy 9, Hanapi 4, Catapusan 4, Ramos 7, Olivario, Zaldivar 0, Melecio 0, Hernandez, Ferrer 0. Quarters: 23-21, 52-45, 71-61, 97-82. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
PBA: Rain or Shine turns back upset-minded Terrafirma, boosts playoff bonus bid
Playoff-bound Rain or Shine weathered a fourth-quarter storm from Terrafirma, cruising to a gritty 94-85 win to improve its twice-to-beat incentive drive in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena. The Elasto Painters nearly squandered an 18-point lead, but found a lifeline late in the game in the form of Andrei Caracut, Jhonard Clarito, and Caelan Tiongson to douse the upset hopes of the Dyip and improve to 6-3. Clarito led the charge with 12 points, five rebounds, three steals, and one assist while Caracut chipped in 11 markers, two boards, and one dime. Rain or Shine also got solid outings from Santi Santillan, Francis Escandor, and Anton Asistio, all of whom churned out 10 points. Terrafirma, who opened their campaign with a win over Phoenix, have now absorbed its ninth straight loss to go 1-9 with only one game left in its schedule. Despite the win, Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao still lauded the fight displayed by the Dyip, stressing those who have nothing to lose are the most dangerous to compete against. "Mahirap kasi if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so 'yun 'yung sinasabi ko sa kanila na mag-ingat talaga tayo," Guiao said. "Ayun nangyari nga, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back." [It's hard if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so that's what I've been telling them, to be cautious... And that's what happened, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back.] The Elasto Painters, playing with a depleted roster, built a lead as big as 73-55 when newly-signed Kris Porter completed a layup to end the third period ahead by 18. But Terrafirma caught fire from the downtown with Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, and Louie Sangalang each burying a triple each to cut the deficit to six, 67-73, early in the fourth. Stanley Pringle and Brent Paraiso then powered a 13-10 run that saw them further trimming the gap to just three, 80-83, with 3:33 left in the game. Caracut, however, provided the finishing spark after fueling a personal 7-0 blast that allowed Rain or Shine to build another double-digit lead at 90-80. Clarito's miracle and-one three-pointer over the defense of Keith Zaldivar in the last 42.1 seconds proved to be the dagger as Rain or Shine forced a two-way tie with Ginebra at fourth spot. Sangalang, whose 15-point outburst in the third kept Terrafirma afloat, finished with 22 points laced with four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
28-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Converge erases 18-point deficit, bounces back at Terrafirma's expense
PBA Philippine Cup. May 28, 2025. King Caralipio of the Converge FiberXers against the Terrafirma Dyip. (Photo: PBA) Converge bounced back in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of Terrafirma, 117-103, on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The FiberXers erased an 18-point deficit en route to the victory as they improved to 6-4, while the Dyip fell to 1-8. Converge trailed 61-43 with around five minutes left in the second period before closing out the said frame with a 65-56 disadvantage. By the third period, Converge managed to inch closer, 92-88, before unleashing a late rally to claim the victory. The FiberXers opened the fourth period with an 8-0 run to claim a 96-92 lead. Converge took control of the game and led 104-100 with around five minutes left before they made another 8-0 run to take a 112-100 lead with 1:43 remaining. Aldrech Ramos tried to salvage the run with a triple but Alec Stockton's jumper and King Caralipio's triple sealed the come-from-behind victory. Caralipio waxed hot as he drilled three treys en route to an 18-point outing to go with 10 boards, while Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana both had 17 points, with the former having 10 rebounds, while the latter grabbed 13 rebounds. Schonny Winston added 16 points. Stanley Pringle, meanwhile, had 23 points, while Louie Sangalang added 18 points as the Dyip continued to struggle in the tourney. Scores: Converge 117 – Caralipio 18, Baltazar 17, Stockton 17, Arana 17, Winston 16, Racal 9, Delos Santos 6, Corpuz 5, 4, Garcia 4, Suerte 4. Terrafirma 103 – Pringle 23, Sangalang 18, Zaldivar 17, Nonoy 15, Catapusan 12, Ferrer 11, Ramos 7, Melecio 0, Paraiso 0, Hernandez 0. Quarters: 29-39, 58-65, 88-92, 117-103. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
