Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has co-authored a Senate bill granting Filipino citizenship to Justin Brownlee in an effort to include him as a naturalized player for the Philippine men's basketball team or Gilas Pilipinas. Go co-authored the bill which was principally authored by Senator Ronald Dela...
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a counterpart bill for the naturalization of American professional basketball player Justin Donta Brownlee as part of his commitment to support the continuous development of the Philippine national basketball program. Angara, chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng...
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – Some areas here remain submerged in floods almost three weeks after severe tropical storm Paeng hit parts of Southern Luzon on Oct. 29. Data from the City Social Welfare And Development Office showed that a total of 886 families or 3,606 individuals are still staying...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala (Photo from PSC) By NIKOLE JAVIER Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala expressed disappointment after the “basketbrawl” that took place involving Jose Rizal University’s John Amores and some College of St. Benilde players...
Combat athletes during the opening ceremony led by PSC commissioner Olivia "Bong" Coo. By NIKOLE JAVIER More than 600 women athletes, coaches and officials graced the opening ceremony of the 8th Women’s Martial Arts (WMA) Festival held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum Saturday, Nov. 12. Acting as a...
Senator Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, has reiterated his appeal for the government to continue its extensive support for Filipino athletes. Go made the appeal when he sponsored the proposed 2023 budgets of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the...
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), citing its authority as the sole government body on amateur sports per provisions of Republic Act 6847, issued a resolution Friday, Nov. 11, assembling a fact-finding committee to investigate the incident involving Jose Rizal University cager John Anthony...
Paeng Nepomuceno flashes his gold medal at the podium (Philippine Bowling Federation, Inc.) By NIKOLE JAVIER Paeng Nepomuceno asserted his famed brilliance that made him the bowling's living legend after capturing the gold medal in the 16th Asian Senior Championships men’s singles 65+ division in...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University. (GMA/NCAA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) chief Al Panlilio have both condemned the violent incident that took place during the game between College of St. Benilde and Jose Rizal...
Batang Pinoy, one of Philippine Sports Commission’s grassroots programs, returns to action in December this year following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the government sports agency and the province of Ilocos Sur. Province of Ilocos Sur Executive Assistant Atty. Jannah...
Among the immediate priorities of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under chairman Noli Eala is to enhance the nutrition program for the national athletes. No less than President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited the importance of proper nutrition, which helps guarantee a sound mind and...
From e-sports to e-gaming, the idea of playing games to make an income has become more prevalent in recent years. Both spaces have seen exponential growth in terms of participation and profitability, leading to the country becoming a central hub for online gaming. Just recently, the Philippines was...
