SANYA, China — The Olympic Council of Asia’s flag— and the Philippines’ 2028 hosting of the 7th Asian Beach Games in Cebu — was officially handed to Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino Thursday night. The country will take its turn to roll the red carpet for Asia in the blue-ribbon showpiece two years from now after the curtains …
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From exclusive fairways to inclusive pathways, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is reshaping the nation’s golf landscape through a groundbreaking grassroots program. More than just a training initiative, the “Fairway to the Future” program, mounted in partnership with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), is designed to unlock medal potential, democratize access, and nurture the next generation of …
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SANYA, China — Sprinter Jessica Rose Laurance took home a bronze medal in the women’s 60-meter dash while the Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s squad went 2-0 in Pool A play of the men’s basketball tournament as Team Philippines remained in third place overall Saturday in the 6th Asian Beach Games. Laurance crossed the finish line in 7.52 seconds, behind Thailand’s …
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) puts superfans and Filipino pride at the center of its biggest season yet, as it brings the Season 17 Playoffs and Festival to the San Juan Arena. More than a venue shift, the move transforms the arena into a gathering ground for the country’s most passionate esports community, where fans don’t …
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Following the Philippine women’s national team’s successful qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) underscored the Filipinas’ clear competitive intent and structured preparation roadmap, as detailed by head coach Mark Torcaso. Fresh off a successful campaign in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the team secured its second consecutive World Cup berth and …
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The crack of arrows slicing through the air reverberated across the Benjamin Dy Sports Complex during the 2026 WAP‑PSC Philippine National Archery Championship Qualifier Leg 1. Among the 450 young archers who converged from every corner of the country, one name soared above the rest: Juliana Vernice Garcia, a 17‑year‑old recurve specialist from Pasig City who is fast emerging as …
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When UAAP MVP Kaye Emana stepped onto the courts of the WTA126 Philippine Women’s Open last January at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, her talent was undeniable, but her discomfort was visible. Tugging at her glasses between rallies, Emana looked distracted, her focus split between the ball and the frames perched uneasily on her face. That moment caught the attention …
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THE Philippine Basketball Association brings back its blood donation drive as part of its ongoing celebration for its 50th anniversary foundation. The charity event is set on May 3 at the green gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with donors entitled to free tickets in the scheduled games pitting the Meralco Bolts against Blackwater Bossing at 5:15 p.m. and the …
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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 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Yet, it was a statement from Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio that it was so compelling it dug deep into the national team program. …
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DAVAO CITY – Filipino young golfers grabbed the spotlight as Team Philippines 1 won the title in the 8-and-under category of the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Saturday, April 18 at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Representing the JGFP Luzon, the team of Alonso Fabul, Andres Jeturian, Lauro Delen and Blake …
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