Tag: Philippine basketball history

FIBA Honors the Big Difference Carlos Loyzaga Made in Philippine Basketball History

Carlos “Big Difference” Loyzaga, the greatest basketball player produced by the Philippines at a time when the national team reigned as the best in Asia and challenged the world’s best athletes, was inducted as the first Filipino player in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame in simple ceremonies held ahead of the FIBA World Cup 2023 in Manila.

Unlocking Hidden Gems: Direk Rene and Historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda Discuss the Untold...

In an eye-opening Netkapihan episode, Direk Rene interviewed author and Philippine historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda to delve into the nation's rich involvement in the sport of basketball. What began as a casual conversation quickly transformed into a riveting exploration of the upcoming book, "Philippine Basketball History".
- Advertisement -

Top Stories

Cebuana Nurse Joelle Devine Uy Crowned Miss Sudamerica Global in Peru

Another crown has been added to the Philippines’ pageant legacy as Filipino nurse Joelle Devine Uy clinched the Miss Sudamerica Global Contest 2025 title...