The dust may have finally settled on the grueling 14-stage MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026, but organizers are already setting their sights on an even grander return next year as they aim to sustain the race’s growing legacy with a bigger and more competitive edition. “See you all in 2027,” Tour...
BAGUIO CITY — Russian cyclist Nikita Shulchenko withstood a fierce challenge from Frenchman Antoine Huby in the 14th and final stage to rule the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 title on Wednesday, May 13. Shulchenko crossed the finish line 2 minutes and 12 seconds behind Huby, who won the last stage in...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Russian all-rounder Nikita Shulchenko settled for the runner-up honors in Stage 13’s individual time trial but still managed to build enough cushion in the general classification as the MPTC Tour of Luzon heads into its decisive uphill Stage 14 on Wednesday, May 13. Riding...
BTS drew about 150,000 fans to their three-night “Arirang” world tour stop in Mexico City, marking the group’s first full-group solo concert in Mexico in nearly 11 years. The K-pop superstars performed on May 7, 9 and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros, with all three shows selling out immediately,...
MANGATAREM, Pangasinan -- Frenchman Antoine Huby once again showcased his climbing prowess, unleashing another powerful attack in the decisive uphill finish to rule Stage 12 of the Tour of Luzon 2026 on Monday, May 11, from Agoo, La Union to the Daang Kalikasan Mangatarem View Deck here. The...
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday, May 10, to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Reitan, who won twice previously on the European Tour, finished at...
Babymonster , the rising K-pop girl group under YG Entertainment , is set to embark on its second world tour titled “Choom.” On May 11, YG Entertainment unveiled the Asia and Oceania dates of the tour following the earlier announcement of the Seoul and Japan legs. Babymonster will officially...
SAN JUAN, La Union -- Defending champion Joo Dae Yeong dominated the flat Stage 11 of the Tour of Luzon with a long solo breakaway while Nikita Shulchenko remained firmly in control of the overall standings on Sunday, May 10, from Candon City, Ilocos Sur to the San Juan Town Hall here. The Korean...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Five individuals were arrested for posing as tour guides and misusing the name of a grape brand in Bauang, this province. The La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) has warned the public against illicit and unauthorized use of established grape farm brands...
CANDON City, Ilocos Sur -- Danish rider Daniel Guld unleashed a strong burst in the final uphill 200 meters to power his way to victory in Stage 9 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and ended in front of the Candon City Arena here on Friday, May 8. The...
Already the fastest growing sport in the country, pickleball – the racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton – is set for a major breakthrough in the Philippines with the launch of the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) later this year. Similar to what...
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte -- Ryan Tugawin finally wrested the spotlight from foreign rivals after ruling Stage 8 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte and ended in front of the iconic San Agustin Church of Paoay here on Thursday, May 7. The 36-year-old team captain of...
