The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) went the extra mile over the weekend to complete the distribution of national team kits to athletes in 44 sports and disciplines who are seeing action in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games whose opening ceremony is set on Friday, May 5. *The national team kit...
A “House of POC” gained significant ground with no less than President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hinting on helping the Philippine Olympic Committee build its own home in one of the most ideal of all locations—the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City....
Tagaytay City will host the Philippine leg of the torch relay for the Cambodia 32 nd Southeast Asian Games on Monday, March 27, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. The torch relay began Tuesday around the World Heritage Site Angkor Wat in...
After an official from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) pleaded for help from lawmakers to improve the country's sports facilities, a House panel on Tuesday, March 14, approved the preparation of a substitute bill to institutionalize government-funded sports facilities. The House Committee on...
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...
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 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...
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...
The promotion of indigenous games in the country through regular competitions and the strengthening of local sports programs through institutionalized funding for young athletes were at the forefront of a House panel’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as the committee approved three bills for these...
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”...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is looking at sending 814 athletes to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in May next year. The development came after two consultative meetings with national sports associations (NSAs) Monday, Oct. 10, where POC president Bambol Tolentino...
