Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aira Villegas returned to her hometown and was rewarded with a brand-new house and car by the local government of Tacloban City. Aira Villegas (Alfred Romualdez) The 29-year-old boxer was warmly welcomed in her hometown, basking in the glory of her recent...
Paris Olympics bronze winners Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas returned to their respective hometowns and were greeted with a warm welcome and additional incentives from the local government Thursday, Aug. 22. Paris Olympics bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio ( Sta. Cruz Tourism) A Tokyo Games silver...
ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, joined the country in welcoming Olympic double gold medalist and ArenaPlus ambassador Carlos Yulo, along with the other Filipino Olympian, during the Manila Homecoming Parade on August 14. Double gold Olympian Carlos Yulo signing merchandise during the...
In the first episode of the fourth season of “Emily In Paris,” we are not only taken back to the beauty of the City of Lights but how friendship can be a source of great happiness and, unfortunately, heartbreak. The show put the cherry on top of that topic through the appearance of French...
Filipino Olympians, who were not present during the heroes' welcome for the Paris Olympians last week, finally get their own reception from Malacañang. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Filipino Olympians Dottie Ardina, Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar at the...
The Manny V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation (MVPSF) is rewarding P10 million to Carlos Yulo and P2 million each to Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas for their medal performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Carlos Yulo, left, with Manny V. Pangilinan. (Manny V. Pangilinan Twitter) Pangilinan disclosed...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann hopes the country’s successful campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics would create more awareness and support for less popular sports. Bachmann said Carlos Yulo’s double gold-medal victory in men’s artistic gymnastics and the bronze...
Carlos Yulo (MANILA BULLETIN) As gymnast Carlos Yulo and his fellow 2024 Olympians continue to be the toast of the town, the House of Representatives gave its final nod to a bill that sought to exempt Filipino athletes and their coaches from the payment of taxes...
Eumir Marcial has decided to focus on professional boxing after his failed medal bid in the recent Paris Olympics. Eumir Marcial (AP) Though the 28-year-old Marcial will now pursue his career in the pro ranks, the two-time Olympian is not entirely shutting down the idea of a third try in the Los...
In her own way of paying back the support of Filipinos during the recent Paris Olympics, Aleah Finnegan held a gymnastics clinic along with Emma Malabuyo at the GAP Gym in Intramuros, Manila. Aleah Finnegan (Instagram) In the program, Finnegan was joined by Gymnastics Association of the...
Levi Jung Ruivivar is finally coming home after receiving an invitation from the Office of the President, the Olympic gymnast wrote on her social media account Wednesday, Aug. 21. Levi Jung Ruivivar (FIG) The 18-year-old Ruivivar will depart from Los Angeles, California and is expected to arrive...
Gabby Williams is back with the Seattle Storm. France's Gabby Williams (AP) Williams, who helped France win a silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month, signed a rest-of-season contract with the Storm on Tuesday, Aug. 20. She will start play next week when the Storm return from their current...
