LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The Philippines is committed to implementing the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) and the early conclusion of an effective and substantive [Code of...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann said the current trend of having too many naturalized players is something the SEAG Committee has to discuss. *PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann (PSC photo)* “It’s something that the Committee handling the SEAG has to think about,” said...
The anticipated joint patrol operation of the Philippines and United States in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is now on the planning stage with either of the two countries' navy or air force seen to get involved, the Philippine Navy (PN) revealed. (Photo: Philippine Navy) “There is no final...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) – Pole vault star Ernest John Obiena will auction off his gold-medal-winning spikes to raise money for children back home in the Philippines who practice in a sawdust pit. *Ernest John Obiena gestures as he competes in the men's pole vault final during the...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he would renew his call to finalize the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea as he believes it would be the key to resolving issues between Southeast Asia and China. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Billiards legend Efren “Bata” Reyes suffered an early exit in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games after falling prey to Cambodia’s naturalized player Woo Dong Hoon in the men’s 3-cushion carom single event. *Efren 'Bata' Reyes* Reyes absorbed a 40-15 beating from Woo in...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Volleyball fans are hoping to see Alyssa Valdez in action in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here after she sat out in the Philippine team’s 25-5, 25-5, 25-5 rout of host Cambodia Tuesday night, May 9, at the National Olympic Stadium here. *Alyssa Valdez* PH team’s...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Philippines banked on its artistic gymnastics team headed by two-time world champion Carlos Yulo as it snared three gold medals Tuesday, May 9, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *Phillipines' Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the men's parallel bars final of the...
The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed in the South China Sea together with its counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India as Chinese vessels allegedly approached the ships that were taking part in a maritime exercise aimed at promoting peace in the region. (Photo...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Three more fighters outgunned their respective opponents to advance to the semifinals in the boxing competitions in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here Monday night, May 8. *(From left) Paul Julyfer Bascon, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena showed how world-class athletes adapt to challenging situations en route to dominating their respective events in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *Philippines' Ernest John Obiena celebrates after winning the men's pole vault final during the...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena defended their gymnastics and pole vault titles to banner the Philippines' five-gold haul Monday, May 8, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *EJ Obiena is now a three-time SEA Games champion. (SEA Games media pool)* The two-time world champion...
