Senator Sonny Angara said he is willing to spearhead the filing of bills that would pursue the naturalization of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) imports Justin Brownlee and Cameron Oliver in order to improve Gilas Pilipinas’ standing in the world hoops stage. TNT Commissioner's Cup import...
The Philippine Sports Commission proposed a total budget of over P546 million to the Department of Budget and Management for five of the nine major sporting events that national athletes would participate next year. The bulk of the proposed budget, amounting to P250 million, will be allotted for...
Some member countries that participate in the Southeast Asian Games are contesting the inclusion of dozens of events when first-time host Cambodia lays down a 49-sport program with a record number of 632 events in the biennial meet slated next year. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President...
Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has urged the Philippine Esports Organization to send delegates on all eight esports titles to be contested in the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China, POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino (left) and AESF Chief Operatiing...
New dates have been set for the postponed 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China as concerned officials unanimously decided to hold it on Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, 2023. The multi-sport regional event was originally set Sept. 10 to 25 this year, but was delayed in response to Chinese Covid-19 restrictions....
POC President Bambol Tolentino Principal partners have pledged full support to the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) special incentive trust fund for medalist athletes. POC President Bambol Tolentino thanked Ramon S. Ang and San Miguel Corp. (SMC), as well as Manny V. Pangilinan and his MVP...
National players who competed in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games will suit up for the teams that will be competing in a series of exhibition matches against top squads to jumpstart the country’s hosting of two Volleyball Nations League legs this month. Photo from Volleyball Philippines...
When it rains, it pours. MB File Photo Medalists in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games will be rewarded with cash bonuses once again, this time from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). More than P11 million will be handed out to the medalists in the biennial meet, where the country went home...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla As President Duterte marches out of Malacañang in less than a month, it is worth noting that for the past six years he had delivered his promises for the athletes. Name it — from spanking new stadiums, eye-dropping budget for training and international exposures, and...
Athletes from Muntinlupa who won at the 31st Southeast Asian Games will be given cash incentives by the city government. On June 1, Muntinlupa athletes who took home SEAG medals paid a courtesy call on Mayor Jaime Fresnedi. Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (center) together with (from left) Shugen...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Butch Ramirez thanked President Duterte for his “unrelenting faith and dependable support to the Philippine National Team” that led to the country’s successful participation in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. PSC Chairman...
With all due respect to host Cambodia, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino predicts a tight race for the overall championship in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) scheduled in May next year in Phnom Penh. POC President Bambol Tolentino (MB File Photo) “It’s...
