As we enter the next quarter-century, the built environment is poised for a profound transformation. In the Philippines, this shift is shaped not only by global technological advances but also by deeply local realities, including rapid urbanization, climate vulnerability, economic pressures, and a...
SANYA, China — Annie Ramirez may have been delayed, but she was not going to be denied. Ramirez banked on her veteran poise and edged compatriot Emily Thomas in their rain-delayed jiu-jitsu women’s -57 kilogram final to complete an Asian Beach Games golden hat trick at the Athletes Village on...
SANYA, China — Leonard Grospe shone through the gloomy weather at the man-made Phoenix Island and captured Team Philippines’ second gold medal in the 6th Asian Beach Games here on Friday, April 24. The 24-year old reigned supreme in the men’s high jump event in the beach athletics, clearing...
Boracay elevates its sports tourism campaign by hosting the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Beach Tennis World Tour event at the White House Beach Resort. Since its inaugural edition in 2024, the tournament has drawn players from more than 18 countries, with 66 athletes competing for valuable...
SANYA, China — As cool as the sea breeze easing the sweltering afternoon heat, jiu-jitsu bet Alexandria Enriquez stamped her class and delivered the first gold for Team Philippines in the 6th Asian Beach Games at the Sanya Bay Yuhai Club on Thursday, April 23 here. The 27-year-old grappler, who...
SANYA, China — Jiu-jitsu bets Annie Ramirez and Yman Xavier Baluyo brimmed with pride and honor as they held the flag for the Philippine delegation in the Parade of Athletes during the dazzling opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games on Wednesday, April 22 here. While jiu-jitsu is seen as...
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...
SANYA, China – For the next 10 days, the white sand beach and the scenic coastlines here will become a proving ground where athletes from 45 participating nations are expected to showcase the work they have put in the last few months. The 2026 Asian Beach Games fire off on Wednesday, April 22,...
The main bulk of the 101-strong Team Philippines flies to China (Monday, April 20, two days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games that are returning after a 10-year hiatus on the popular resort island city of Sanya. But anticipation on the opening ceremony at the Yasha Park...
Jiu-jitsu standouts Annie Ramirez and Kaila Napolis banner a 101-strong Philippine delegation to the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on April 22 to 30. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino assured that the national delegation is already armed and ready for the...
BOLINAO, Pangasinan — Hundreds of people trooped to Patar Beach here to relax on Black Saturday. Authorities reported increased vehicle volume on major roads leading to the beach, resulting in heavy traffic and limited parking. People began arriving as early as dawn to secure cottages and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A Jordanian national linked to suspects in the December 2025 terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia was arrested during a joint law enforcement operation in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur on Monday. The 1st Infantry Division (ID) identified the suspect as Odeh, 65, who was...
