Jc Ricarte, Author at Tinig ng Plaridel

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Despite ‘poor practice,’ Harold Alarcon, UP MBT rise with ‘101%’ effort vs no.1 NU

Posted on 23 October 2025
byJc Ricarte

Two days ago at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Varsity Training Center, the UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) endured an off-putting training session. “We didn’t have the best…

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UP soars to different heights in Battle of Katipunan showdown

Posted on 10 October 2025
byJc Ricarte and Raine Kho

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons took flight to different heights in their Battle of Katipunan showdown on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA)…

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UP Maroons retool for UAAP S88 title defense

Posted on 18 September 202520 September 2025
byJc Ricarte

UAAP Season 87 saw the UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) redeem its lost glory after back-to-back championship heartbreaks. But it also saw the departure of vital cogs Finals MVP JD…

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She, the Wonder Woman

Posted on 31 March 202531 March 2025
byJc Ricarte

Providing. A word deserving to be etched onto her name. Whether it be on the taraflex where she has spent most of her life, in classrooms or at home, she…

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Alarcon, UP buck slow start vs. UST, rally to fourth straight finals berth

Posted on 30 November 2024
byJc Ricarte

For the first two quarters, it seemed like the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers were set to write the same tale during their magical UAAP Season 82 run…

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Courtside reporting a dream come true for S87 correspondent Cheska Ramos

Posted on 9 November 2024
byJc Ricarte

Reporting compelling stories about student-athletes on the sidelines has been a dream ticket for University of the Philippines (UP) UAAP Season 87 courtside correspondent Cheska Ramos. At just 19 years…

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UP draws winning treats and losing tricks in Battle of Katipunan

Posted on 31 October 2024
byJeremy Ballesteros and Jc Ricarte

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons notched split results against the Ateneo de Manila University with the men’s squad improving to a 9-1 record while the women’s team…

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Strong first half power UP Maroons win vs UE

Posted on 15 September 2024
byPatricia Reyes and Jc Ricarte

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons banked on strong first half performances to capture victories against the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in the UAAP Season…

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UP MBT parades new faces in UAAP 87 redemption tour

Posted on 4 September 202414 October 2024
byJc Ricarte

After two consecutive runner-up finishes in the UAAP Men’s Basketball Tournament, the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UP MBT) reloaded its arsenal with new guns to bolster their…

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Maroons lose early-game spark in twin NU losses to start Round 2

Posted on 22 March 202422 March 2024
byJelena Basilio and Jc Ricarte

The University of the Philippines (UP) opened Round 2 of the UAAP Season 86 Collegiate Volleyball Tournaments with another pair of tough losses against the National University (NU) on Wednesday,…

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Hapless UP falls to 0-3 after succumbing to Ateneo

Posted on 1 March 20242 March 2024
byJc Ricarte and Lorraine Valdez

The UP Fighting Maroons are still on the hunt for their first UAAP Season 86 Collegiate Volleyball Tournament win after succumbing to the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

The men’s volleyball team endured their third consecutive sweep loss, while their women’s squad suffered a reverse sweep, leading State U to absorb a pair of 0-3 records.

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UP nabs series lead with dominant Finals Game 1 victory vs DLSU

Posted on 29 November 2023
byJelena Basilio and Jc Ricarte

The UP Men’s Basketball Team buried the De La Salle University Green Arches under a 30-point lead to take Game 1 of the best-of-three #UAAPSeason86 Finals Series.

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