NBA Cup 2024: Top Teams Battle in Final Eight

The short format has been interesting but brutal for the likes of the record-setting Cleveland Cavs (21-3) and the defending champs Boston Celtics (19-4). Despite their league-leading numbers in the regular season, one miscue was all it took to take them out of contention. Gone too were some of the games biggest stars in Lebron James, Kevin Durant, NIkola Jokic and Joel Embiid. My picks to go to the semis next week: it will be the veterans from the Knicks and the Bucks in the east; while the upstarts in the Mavs and the Rockets will do battle in the west.

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The Gilas Programme: The Best Is Yet To Come

The Philippine national basketball team, under the guidance of coach Tim Cone, is on an upward trajectory marked by historic achievements and a promising future. With a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents, coupled with a strong coaching philosophy, Gilas is poised to make waves in international basketball.

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When Fathers Bury Their Ranger Sons

Six young men, all PMA graduates, all lieutenants, all Scout Rangers, all sons of general officers with four bearing their father’s first name—all fell under combat conditions while in noble service to the nation. They could have easily stayed on safer grounds; instead, they chose the difficult path. They chose to be Scout Rangers.

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The 1st Scout Ranger Company Reunite

We were once upon a time grizzled warriors – fighting, bleeding, dying and surviving together through nameless battles – accomplishing remarkable feats, enduring heartbreaking losses, making silly mistakes and, as the Scout Ranger Song goes: “seeking and fighting and laughing and loving, Scout Rangers of fortune are we!”

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Coach Tim Cone Wields His Magic Wand

Indeed, the present Gilas men’s basketball program continues to make waves. They may not be as star-studded as the FIBA World Cup edition under coach Chot, but the team chemistry, the winners’ mindset, and the basic fundamentals in both defense and offense are there. What Coach Tim has done has been a minor miracle, building up the right environment to make this team what it is today.

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Mesmerizing Maragusan

Maragusan Valley is indeed a place of unparalleled beauty and charm. With its enchanting waterfalls, rejuvenating hot springs, captivating landscape, plus – most importantly – the indomitable spirit of a resilient people who were once upon a time under the menacing shadow of the insurgent threat. For travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure off the beaten path, this hidden gem in the Philippines offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, unwind, and explore the wonders of the natural world, peopled by a determined lot ready to welcome you and the world.

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