Manila Bulletin File Photo An astronomical event known as the "winter solstice," will mark the longest night and shortest day of the year on Dec. 22. During the December solstice, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) explained that the Sun...
ROME (AFP) -- Italian deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini insisted on Friday, Dec. 15, that the sliding events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics should be held in Italy. Italian deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini (AFP) Organizing chief...
LAUSANNE (AFP) -- As global warming and prohibitive costs threaten the long-term future of the Winter Olympics, organizers know they must soften their demands in order to retain a pool of potential hosts for the decades to come. On the face of it, there's no immediate concern, as the International...
STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- The city of Stockholm said on Tuesday, Nov. 21, it supported Sweden's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, with the capital region tipped to host some of the main events. "The city council is favorable to the initiative to organize the Olympic Games and Paralympics in 2030," the...
MUMBAI (AFP) -- Sliding events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will be staged outside Italy following the failure to build a new track in Cortina, it was announced on Monday, Oct. 16. Milan-Cortina chief Giovanni Malago told the International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai his...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Sapporo has given up its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, the head of the Japanese Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, Oct. 11, after corruption scandals over the 2020 Tokyo Games. "JOC decided that proceeding with the bidding hastily but poorly could result in an incurable wound...
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By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine Skating Union steps up its efforts to further promote the sport in a tropical country like the Philippines. *National team coach Abraham Domdom (left) and PSU president Nikki Cheng.* Skating Union of the Philippines president Nikki Cheng said they target to field...
A winter sport wants to apply as a regular member to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and expresses its desire to represent the nation in high-level competitions like the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. *CWSAP President Benjo Delarmente is preparing to take his shot at the...
A total of 228 winter tents will be shipped by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to Türkiye on Saturday, Feb. 18, for the victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country and its neighboring state, Syria. Two hundred eighty-eight winter tents were transported from PRC Warehouse in...
Fil-American Peter Groseclose has earned a berth to the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics Games in Gangwon, South Korea, the Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) announced Thursday, Feb. 9. Peter Groseclose earns a berth in the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics. (Photo from Philippine Skating Union) The 15-year-old...
NEW YORK, United States -- The northeastern United States and Canada steeled themselves Friday for an "epic" Arctic blast that could see some areas record their lowest ever wind chill temperatures. America's National Weather Service (NWS) warned that parts of Maine might see wind chills of minus 60...
