Amanda Javellana claims women's hammer throw nat'l title

CAPAS, Tarlac — Making her Philippine Athletics Championships debut, Amanda Javellana of Fil-Am Sports claimed the women's hammer throw national title Saturday morning at the New Clark City Stadium here. Representing the Philippines at the Southeast Asian Games last December, Amanda unleashed a 51.12m throw to rule the event. Joana Marie Bandal of the University of Santo Tomas claimed the silver medal with a 43.15m throw, while Shiela Mae Batayo of the University of the East took the bronz