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...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has signed a memorandum of agreement with officials from the City of Metz in France in connection with the preparations of the Filipino athletes who would qualify to the 2024 Paris Olympics. PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol”...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The Victoria Sports Pro Cycling Team is presented before the media and the public during its launch Saturday at the Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City. (Noel Pabalate) Victoria Sports Cycling Team (VSCT) will hit the road in its first continental tournament in Dubai next...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino is optimistic the country can maintain or surpass its previous performance in the Asian Games when the 19th edition fires off in September in Hangzhou, China. POC president Bambol Tolentino remains positive the country can maintain or...
Filipino fans of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will finally get a chance to watch some of the best players in the world when the country hosts the M5 World Championship this December. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino, left, joins M4 World Champion ECHO Philippines. MOONTON...
The Philippine basketball team could send its biggest arsenal – its naturalized players – in its bid to regain lost glory in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia this May. Justin Brownlee, whose naturalization process is in the final stages, might suit up for the Philippine team to the...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is all geared up for what it considered as the “busiest year in sports” with several major international competitions, as well as tournament hosting responsibilities lined up this year. POC president Bambol Tolentino said this will be the busiest year in...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of OP) Malacañang's instruction is to win more medals in the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will be a good soldier to focus on accomplishing mission. “The President wants more medals in Paris,” POC...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board approved the advanced training program for qualified athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics during its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, in Tagaytay City. French aerial patrol ‘Patrouille de France’ fly over the fan village of The Trocadero...
Some Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials led by President Bambol Tolentino are in Paris, France over the weekend to inspect possible training venues for Filipino athletes that would qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol”...