TOKYO, Japan -- Arlan Arbois Jr. and Richard Salaño target the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand late this year following their performances at the Tokyo Marathon over the weekend. Richard Salaño, left, and Arlan Arbois Jr. (ASICS Philippines) Arbois, in particular, seeks to eclipse his...
Southeast Asian Games multi-medalist Mervin Guarte passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after succumbing from stab wounds from an unidentified assailant in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. He was 33. File Photo from Mervin Guarte Facebook In a police report, Guarte was said to be sleeping in the living...
As the calendar turns to the new year, Philippine Sports braces for an eventful 2025 with all eyes set on the country’s hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship hosting in September. Proving its capabilities in delivering world class hosting – evident from the successful...
Filipino wunderkind Mazel Paris Alegado continued to impress as she displayed her prowess in skateboarding after winning the gold medal in the California Amateur Skate League (CASL) National Championship at the YMCA Krause Family Skate and Bike Park last Wednesday, Jan. 17. Mazel Paris Alegado...
MONTREAL (AFP) -- International sport's anti-doping watchdog on Friday, Dec. 8, confirmed its decision to fine the Olympic Council of Asia $500,000 for allowing North Korea to fly its flag at the Asian Games despite a ban for non-compliance. The fine was announced on Nov. 17, and the Montreal-based...
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano floated the idea of pre-auditing government projects under the Commission on Audit (COA) as it can be seen to aid the commission in enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out its mandate. “Over the years, since the 1987 Constitution, COA has found the...
With Gilas Pilipinas and female aces in billiards and jiu-jitsu greasing the drive, the Philippines enjoyed a banner month in October. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media Pool) Gilas ended 61 agonizing years of futility with a storybook conquest of men’s basketball in the Asian Games in Hangzhou,...
The Muntinlupa City government honored Asian Games medalists and residents Annie Ramirez and Kaila Napolis for their feats. In two resolutions, the Muntinlupa City Council congratulated Ramirez for winning a gold medal in jiu-jitsu (57 kg) and Napolis for taking home a bronze medal in...
By MARK REY MONTEJO PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas revealed that two players who were initially considered to take part in the Gilas Pilipinas training pool dangled a hefty price tag before they could join the Asian Games buildup. PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas (Arnold Quizol) Vargas minced no...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann has thanked President Marcos for committing to provide Filipino athletes with world-class training facilities to prepare for international competitions. HEROES' WELCOME —President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. honors Filipino athletes...
As a token of gratitude for their Asian Games performances, President Marcos doubled the cash incentives of the Filipino winners which totaled to a whopping P41.9 million in a night of celebration at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Pres. Ferdinand Marcor Jr. (center)...
Elated with the victories made by Filipino athletes in the 19th Asian Games, President Marcos vowed to fully develop Team Philippines through the National Academy of Sports (NAS). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos made the promise as he hosted a hero's welcome on...
