HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines might be trailing than other SEAG rivals in the gold medal race in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) But not in the eyes of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. Team Philippines had only four golds to...
HANGZHOU, China – A minimum of four gold medals for Team Philippines. Judging the physical conditions and recent performances of the country’s top representatives in the 19th Asian Games here, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino believes Team PH is...
HANGZHOU, China – There’s no surrender as far as Gilas' case is concerned as Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino will continue to push for the inclusion of the four players no matter what it takes. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) promised an additional P1 million cash incentive for every gold medal that will be won in the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China slated on Sept. 23. POC President Bambol Tolentino announced during the send-off ceremony for the Asiad-bound athletes that gold...
The way Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has been performing this season makes him a cinch for an Olympic medal next year in Paris, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. EJ Obiena (left) with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep....
A total of P12.4 million will be given to medalists in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia as part of the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) Athletes’ Incentive Trust Fund. *POC President Bambol Tolentino with the men's and women's basketball team in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games....
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino is confident the country can surpass its previous Asian Games performance following the athletes’ successful campaign in the recent 32 nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia. *After the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, Filipino athletes and...
The top Filipino athletes who performed well and won gold and silver medals in the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games will be in strong consideration for the country’s contingent to the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham...
Cambodia formally acknowledged the members of Team Philippines during Wednesday’s Team Welcome Ceremony with Deputy Chef de Mission Paolo Tancontian representing the delegation in the flag-raising rites at the host country’s main hub of 32 nd Southeast Asian Games action at the...
Cambodia waived collecting fees on food and accommodation of all athletes and coaches in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, a development that translates to significant savings not only for Team Philippines but for the 10 other member countries. “This is a very significant development because it...
Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino's birthday greeting to her father and predecessor, former Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino is equal parts sweet and funny. But it's 100 percent heartwarming. Tagaytay Mayor Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino (left) and Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino...
Filipino-Australian Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata clinched the men’s doubles title of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday, Jan. 28 -- a feat Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said should make Filipinos proud. Rinky Hijikata, left, of Australia and compatriot...
