Construction is underway for the P557.8-million first phase of the National Academy of Sports (NAS), a green and climate-resilient learning center and training ground for deserving Filipino scholar-athletes at New Clark City, in Capas, Tarlac. From left to right: BCDA Senior Vice President Engr....
Despite mobility restrictions and other limitations due to the ongoing health situation in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed hope that student-athletes will remain inspired and motivated. Filipino Olympians share their experiences to learners in a virtual sportscon...
Recognizing the need to provide adequate support to learners in terms of sports, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to conduct the National Virtual Training on Sports Skills to be participated in by teacher-coaches. (Photo from DepEd) “We recognize that sports are still an integral part...
The national karate team still has two weeks left to decide whether it will compete at the 2021 World Karate Championships next month in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Philippine Karate team in Baguio City (Photo from Karate Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. Facebook) Richard Lim, president of the...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William "Butch" Ramirez is conferred with title Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa by the Mindanao State University (MSU), presented by Marawi Campus Pres. Habib Macaayong at the MSU Convention Center, Lanao del Sur on Thursday. (PSC Images) The Mindanao...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formally welcomed two new executives in the department and its attached agencies. (Photo from DepEd) During the virtual oath-taking ceremonies, DepEd formally designated Dr. Malcolm S. Garma as the Assistant Secretary for the National Academy of Sports (NAS)...
The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday the request of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for an additional P650 million for the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) 2022 budget from general appropriations. POC President Bambol Tolentino, who is also Tagaytay City Representative,...
With the rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 in Metro Manila and in nearby provinces, Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra expressed optimism on the resumption of more sports events in the country by next year. Mitra said that the continued vaccination of Filipinos serves as a...
Senators expressed their support for the 2022 budget allocation of the Philippine Sports Commission and called for higher allotment for the agency. Sen. Joel Villanueva who led the Senate Committee on Finance hearing recognized the PSC for discovering champions and sports heroes at a time when the...
The pioneering batch of student-athlete scholars under the National Academy of Sports (NAS) were among the millions of students who welcomed the School Year 2021-2022 (SY) last week. National Academy of Sports (NAS) / DepEd NAS, the newest attached institution of the Department of Education...
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development on Tuesday, Sept. 21 approved a substitute measure that would establish the "Order of National Athlete" award, and would grant "sports heroes" lifetime incentives. Weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) The still unnumbered...
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and fellow Olympian Elreen Ann Ando are expected to compete in the World Weightlifting Championship set this December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president Monico Puentevella said the two Olympians...
