Olympic medalists Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas have left an indelible mark in Philippine sports, transforming how Filipinos view women athletes in this decade. Smart Omega Empress (Smart) Backed by PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), through the MVP Sports...
Courtesy of the UdM The Universidad de Manila (UdM) has issued a statement denying any affiliation to or endorsement of recent online political surveys claiming to reflect the political views of its students. The university clarified that it has not conducted or authorized any such surveys, urging...
(Photo courtesy of Holcim Academy) Holcim’s recent launch of the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy marks a pivotal moment in the push for greener practices in the built environment. By offering an open-access platform designed to empower professionals with tools and insights on low-carbon,...
Overshadowed by all the accolades and festivities for double gold medalist Carlos Yulo and bronze medalist boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas was St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City’s noble contribution to the success of Team Philippines in the recent Paris 2024 Olympics. Sam Catantan...
Sam Catantan and Maxine Esteban have come a long way in their respective fencing careers. Olympic fencers Sam Catantan, left, and Maxine Esteban But one thing is for sure: their friendship has remained strong despite having to represent different federations in the Paris Olympics. Team PH...
Fresh from her debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics, fencer Sam Catantan will take a much needed break to rest and recover when she undergoes a knee surgery to repair a recurring injury. Sam Catantan The 22-year-old athlete is scheduled for an ACL reconstruction this week which, according to her...
Samantha Catantan is one happy and proud athlete today: after a memorable debut in the Paris Olympics, she returned to the US and earned her diploma in accountancy at the Pennsylvania State University. Samantha Catantan (Samantha Catantan's Facebook post) “Olympian [to] Accountant,”...
Fencer Sam Catantan vowed to come back stronger and make every day count toward her redemption bid for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Sam Catantan (Sam Catantan's Facebook post) For now, the 22-year-old Penn State standout is focusing on her wellness as she gives herself ample time to heal...
Fencer Samantha Catantan is expected to show her deadly form when she plunges into action in the 2024 Paris Olympics later this month. Fencer Samantha Catantan, right, and her coach Amat Canlas (Amat Canlas) Fresh from her training in Venice, Italy, the 22-year-old Catantan got reunited with her...
Filipino fencer Samantha Catantan will start her much-needed training camp in Venice, Italy later this week as she prepares for her first ever stint in the Olympics in Paris, France. Catantan is scheduled to leave for Italy on Wednesday, June 12, for a two-week training camp. Paris...
If anyone knows Samantha Catantan very well, it was her long-time mentor Amat Canlas. Amat Canlas, left, and Paris-bound fencer Samantha Catantan (Amat Canlas' Facebook post) Canlas has been coaching the Penn State University standout since she was 10 years old, starting with getting free fencing...
It's going to be a girl power session of the Philippine Sporswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday, May 21, at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Olympic-bound fencer Sam Catantan joins Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Erika Dy, Gilas Pilipinas...
