Senator Raffy Tulfo has given the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) five months to present tangible results against the problem that is illegal gambling. Sen. Raffy Tulfo (Photo from Facebook page) During the Senate Committee on Finance budget hearing of GAB, Tulfo didn’t pull his punches when it...
Southeast Asian Games medalist Janry Ubas posted his season-best performance in men’s long jump at the recent Athletics Challenge Cup at the Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata, Japan. Janry Ubas (right) poses with his certificate at the Athletics Challenge Cup in Niigita, Japan. (Photo from Janry...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Monday, Oct. 3, that the city government has issued four city resolutions acknowledging the feats and honor given to the country by the World's No. 3 Pole Vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena and gave him P300,000 to help him in his...
Around P3.3 million worth of unspent funds for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019 are now in the Philippine Olympic Committee's (POC) trust fund for athletes. POC president Bambol Tolentino disclosed this Friday, Sept. 30, saying that the Philippine Southeast Asian...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said the country’s back is against the wall to retain its fourth-place overall finish at the Southeast Asian Games following the latest rule that host Cambodia would impose in the 32nd edition of the biennial meet next year. POC...
Alex Eala (AFP) By Nikole Javier Alex Eala has set her sights on joining the Women’s Tennis Association tour after her historic US Open juniors’ singles title in New York last Sunday, Sept 11. With three juniors Grand Slam titles under her name—two of which were from the doubles category...
Senator Sonny Angara said he is willing to spearhead the filing of bills that would pursue the naturalization of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) imports Justin Brownlee and Cameron Oliver in order to improve Gilas Pilipinas’ standing in the world hoops stage. TNT Commissioner's Cup import...
The Philippine Sports Commission proposed a total budget of over P546 million to the Department of Budget and Management for five of the nine major sporting events that national athletes would participate next year. The bulk of the proposed budget, amounting to P250 million, will be allotted for...
Some member countries that participate in the Southeast Asian Games are contesting the inclusion of dozens of events when first-time host Cambodia lays down a 49-sport program with a record number of 632 events in the biennial meet slated next year. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a Senate Resolution seeking a commendation for the Filipino para-athletes who won big in nine different sports during the 11th ASEAN Para Games (APG). Ariel Joseph Alegarbes (File photo) Senate Resolution (SR) 110 seeks to commend the athletes who were awarded medals...
A Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) official-turned-congressman was lucky enough to witness the final glorious performance of the late Lydia de Vega, the Filipino track and field legend who went by the moniker, "the fastest woman of Asia." Lydia de Vega (left) and Cagayan de...
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...