SANYA, China — It’s only the opening of the 2026 Asian Beach Games at the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater at the Yasha Park Phase 1 here on Wednesday, April 22, but the Philippine contingent is already looking forward to its turn to host the same event two years from now. Philippine Sports...
The ball was officially served for Candon City’s hosting of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in June with the Draw on Friday, April 17, at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Yet, it was a statement from Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick...
Former world No. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian is optimistic of a fruitful campaign as she headlines the Philippine team in the 2026 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championship slated June 23 to 28 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Tancontian, 26, goes all out for her fourth overall gold medal when she defends her...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI), the owner of the Po family’s casual dining restaurants and kiosk chains, reported a 32-percent drop in its 2025 net income to ₱816 million as rising inflation dampened consumer spending while costs increased amid continued expansion. In a disclosure...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Even with the US set to declare the war in the Middle East over, Former DOE Secretary and current Leyte Governor Icot Petilla, and former DOE Usec. Jay Layug has stated that the price of fuel will not be going back to P61.00 per liter. Many have been flocking to buy EVs, HEVs,...
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of...
Golf makes its inaugural appearance in the history of NCAA Philippines as it holds a one-day tournament on May 20 at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. The special event will feature eight teams in Season 101 host Mapua, along with San Beda, Letran, College of St. Benilde, University of Perpetual...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH It’s described as “a cognitive bias where people avoid, ignore, or deny uncomfortable or negative information, such as financial, health, or performance data. Named for the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger, this behavior helps individuals...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH President Trump declared the US-Iran war would be brief, but a month in, no end is in sight. Despite his repeated claims of victory, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, continued bombings are called for, and Iran keeps launching missile strikes at US bases in neighboring Gulf...
Seven sporting greats will be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony fitting for heroes set on May 20 at a venue yet to be announced. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH For more than a week, the Middle East has been engulfed in a new wave of violence. Last week, tensions that had simmered for decades erupted when USA and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran. In swift retaliation, Iran targeted US military bases and other sites in several...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH While in the middle of doing my column for this week about Negros Island Region (comprising the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor), I took a short break and scrolled through my X feed. Something caught my attention. I saw a tweet that quoted a tweet...
