Juliana Gomez, right, talks to fellow fencers Mickyle Bustos, left, and Hanniel Abella prior to the first leg of the National Open Fencing Championships at the Superdome in Ormoc City. (Photo from Elite Facebook Page) For Richard Gomez, it’s understandable that he aspires for daughter Juliana to...
Ormoc City Mayor and Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) President Richard Gomez, right, and national team coach Wilfredo Vizcayno Jr. watch the pool play of the National Open Fencing Championship in Ormoc City. (City Government of Ormoc Facebook Page) Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) veterans...
Brazilian coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito Brazilian coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito can finally join the Philippine women’s volleyball team training in Ilocos Norte after securing his visa three days ago. Philippine National Volleyball Federation President Tats Suzara disclosed Wednesday, July...
Ormoc City Mayor and Philippine Fencing Association president Richard Gomez, right, tries to score against national team member Noelito Jose Jr. during pool play of men's epee in the first leg of the National Open Fencing Championship last Saturday at the Superdome in Ormoc City. (City Government...
Jayrack Dela Noche and Alexander Iraya (Photo from AVC Twitter account) First-timers Jayrack Dela Noche and Alexander Iraya bowed out of contention in the 3 rd Asian U19 Beach Volleyball Championships after losing to Iranian foes Monday, July 5, in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Dela Noche and Iraya...
The Philippines' Alexander Iraya tries to elude the block of Thailand 1's Netitorn Muneekul during their 3rd Asian U19 Beach Volleyball Championships Pool A match Sunday in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. (AVC PHOTO) Debuting pair Jayrack Dela Noche and Alexander Iraya fought tooth and nail at the 3 rd...
(Clockwise from top left) 'Voice of Silence,' 'Recalled,' 'My Love,' 'Pipeline,' 'Passage of My Youth' and 'Detective Chinatown Vol. 2' (iQiyi / Korean Film Council) Blockbuster films from South Korea, China and Japan are showcased on OTT platform iQiyi International this month. Animation hits...
Ormoc City mayor and Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) chief Richard Gomez, eighth from right back row, and national team mentor Ronald "Amat" Canlas Jr., fourth from left front row, athletes and coaches prior to the National Open Fencing Championships in Ormoc City. (Photo from Amat Canlas) Now...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a guide that aims to help developing countries tap into global debt markets to support a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic and meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs). On Friday, July 2, the Manila-based multilateral...
Expect an exciting and action filled event for the next nine days as slots for Philippine Team will be up for grabs in the National Open Fencing Championships starting on Saturday, July 3 at the Ormoc City Superdome. More than 100 fencers from the three weapons – foil, sabre and epee – will...
Agatha Wong (MB File Photo) Former amateur basketball president Godofredo “Freddie” Jalasco was unanimously voted as new head of the Wushu Federation Philippines (WFP) during its election recently. Jalasco, who previously held the position of WFP’s vice president and executive director, is...
Filipino fencer Samantha Catantan continues with her training at a quarantine facility after arriving from the US recently. She is preparing for the National Open Fencing Championships on July 3 to 11 in Ormoc City. (Photo from Samantha Catantan) After impressive stints in various international...
