Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said the country’s back is against the wall to retain its fourth-place overall finish at the Southeast Asian Games following the latest rule that host Cambodia would impose in the 32nd edition of the biennial meet next year. POC...
Alex Eala (AFP) By Nikole Javier Alex Eala has set her sights on joining the Women’s Tennis Association tour after her historic US Open juniors’ singles title in New York last Sunday, Sept 11. With three juniors Grand Slam titles under her name—two of which were from the doubles category...
Senator Sonny Angara said he is willing to spearhead the filing of bills that would pursue the naturalization of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) imports Justin Brownlee and Cameron Oliver in order to improve Gilas Pilipinas’ standing in the world hoops stage. TNT Commissioner's Cup import...
The Philippine Sports Commission proposed a total budget of over P546 million to the Department of Budget and Management for five of the nine major sporting events that national athletes would participate next year. The bulk of the proposed budget, amounting to P250 million, will be allotted for...
Some member countries that participate in the Southeast Asian Games are contesting the inclusion of dozens of events when first-time host Cambodia lays down a 49-sport program with a record number of 632 events in the biennial meet slated next year. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a Senate Resolution seeking a commendation for the Filipino para-athletes who won big in nine different sports during the 11th ASEAN Para Games (APG). Ariel Joseph Alegarbes (File photo) Senate Resolution (SR) 110 seeks to commend the athletes who were awarded medals...
A Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) official-turned-congressman was lucky enough to witness the final glorious performance of the late Lydia de Vega, the Filipino track and field legend who went by the moniker, "the fastest woman of Asia." Lydia de Vega (left) and Cagayan de...
Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has urged the Philippine Esports Organization to send delegates on all eight esports titles to be contested in the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China, POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino (left) and AESF Chief Operatiing...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed the triumphant Philippine team for its successful showing in the recently concluded 11th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo from Bongbong Marcos Facebook Page) In a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 8, Marcos congratulated the team for winning its over 100-medal...
NUEVA VIZCAYA – Six Cagayan Valley cops stood at the forefront of a mighty show by the Philippine National Police team in the 2022 World Police and Fire Games in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Photos courtesy of Corporal Edward C Barrera/NVPPO They were Police Staff Sergeant Eva Claire Capelo Santiago,...
ORGANIZERS Marc Anthony Ynoc (from left), Allen Tan, and Mark Deutsch discuss the upcoming Duwa Cebu Children’s Festival in a press briefing Wednesday, August 3. (Calvin D. Cordova) CEBU CITY – Children will be treated to fun-filled activities at the DUWA Cebu Children's Festival from August 13...
SURAKARTA – After a rush of eight golds overnight, Filipino para-athletes struggled Wednesday, Aug. 3, mustering a lone gold courtesy of thrower Cendy Asusano in the women’s shot put F54 in the morning action of the 11th ASEAN Para Games at the Manahan Stadium here. GOLDEN THROW -- Cendy...
