A relaxed Ernest John “EJ” Obiena had fun flying his drone toward Taal Volcano on a sunny Friday afternoon, proof that the world No. 3 pole vaulter really needs a break from a hectic European outdoor campaign and a forthcoming 18-month preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics. EJ Obiena enjoys...
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has conferred Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and PhilCycling President Bambol Tolentino as Honorary Member during its congress concurrent with the 44th Chess Olympiad recently in Chennai, India. Tolentino was accorded the FIDE recognition for his...
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...
Photo from Bambol Tolentino's Facebook Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said Thursday the country has earned hosting rights for the 2033 Southeast Asian Games. “We offered a bid to host anew in 2033 and the council unanimously approved,” Tolentino said following the...
POC President Bambol Tolentino Principal partners have pledged full support to the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) special incentive trust fund for medalist athletes. POC President Bambol Tolentino thanked Ramon S. Ang and San Miguel Corp. (SMC), as well as Manny V. Pangilinan and his MVP...
After his six-year term, President Duterte will undoubtedly be leaving a lasting legacy to a grateful nation. Photo from PSC And this indelible mark will also be left in Philippine sports, which went through a unprecedented and historic period of excellence and world-renown never before reached...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino said he is asking the incoming 19th Congress to pass a law that will allow all stakeholders to prioritize athletes when it comes to major sporting events. Tolentino, who is also Tagaytay City representative, said this would ease the...
With all due respect to host Cambodia, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino predicts a tight race for the overall championship in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) scheduled in May next year in Phnom Penh. POC President Bambol Tolentino (MB File Photo) “It’s...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced that financial incentives for the 31st Southeast Asian Games medalists will be given within the week following its approval from the General Assembly Monday. This marks the second time in the POC’s history after the Philippines 2019 edition that...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board lifted the resolution declaring Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Philip Juico as “persona non grata” as well as the decision to suspend the association for 90 days. PATAFA President Philip Juico, left, and...
Host Vietnam has crafted unique health and safety protocols for more than 8,000 athletes expected to compete in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in May. According to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino, organizers would only allow delegation officials to go from one distance...
PATAFA President Philip Juico, left, and POC President Bambol Tolentino The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has deferred the suspension of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) following Wednesday’s General Assembly (GA). POC President Bambol Tolentino said the...
