Notwithstanding moves in the House of Representatives to confer two existing awards of commendation to Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, leaders want to create the Congressional Medal of Excellence (CME) for the newest sports pride of the country. Hidilyn Diaz 2 Speaker Lord Allan Velasco,...
Resolutions of commendation and congratulations started flooding the House of Representatives as many jubilant lawmakers aired their elation over Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s gold medal feat in the Tokyo Olympics. House of Representatives facade Philippine Olympics Committee president and...
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino sported a customized version of a Yeezy 350 V2 in honor of the Philippine team in the Tokyo Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino wears the country’s colors even in his Yeezy 350 V2 black rubber...
MB File Photo TOKYO – A coach of Team Philippines will be sent home following back-and-forth false positive and negative tests for COVID-19, Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino revealed during a mini conference at the CONRAD Tokyo on Thursday. The daily...
POC President Bambol Tolentino (MB Photo / Alvin Kasiban) Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino arrived here Wednesday afternoon, two days before the opening of the 2020 Olympic Games, and spoke of a milestone prospect — another multi-medal performance in the quadrennial global...
An official from the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening rites of the Games. A non-athlete Philippine delegate to the Tokyo Olympics tests positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening of the Games kicks off. POC president Bambol...
Boxer Eumir Felix Marcial will be replacing EJ Obiena as the country’s male flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 at the National Stadium. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino made the announcement Thursday, adding that Marcial’s arrival...
EJ Obiena Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino said they might replace pole vaulter EJ Obiena as the country’s male flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics due to the latest protocols. Under the new protocol, flag-bearers must be in Tokyo 48 hours before...
Ramon S. Ang San Miguel Corp. big boss Ramon S. Ang sweetened the pot for Filipino athletes who will win medals at the Tokyo Olympics by pledging additional cash incentives. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino disclosed Tuesday that the avid sportsman is offering P10...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino graces the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum webcast edition Tuesday, July 13, exactly 10 days before the country embarks on its campaign in the Tokyo Olympics. The congressman from the 8th district of Cavite...
Member nations of the Southeast Asian Games Federation have unanimously decided to postpone the 31 st SEA Games that Vietnam is hosting in November. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino announced this Thursday shortly after his virtual meeting with fellow SEAG...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced Wednesday, July 7, its partnership with Asics as the official outfitter of the PH team bound to the Tokyo Olympics this month. POC President Bambol Tolentino hopes this renewal of partnership would translate a similar success when the country won the...
