A touch of nostalgia shrouds the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night as Filipinos who represented flag and country in the Olympics will be given tribute in one of the special highlights of the Jan. 27 presentation at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel. Members of the Philippine contingent to both the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games …
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As the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub approaches next month in Bacolod City, all eyes are on the two powerhouse teams vying for the coveted regular championship—the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club and Eastridge Golf Club. Manila Southwoods, the defending champion, is aiming for a fourth straight title. At the same time, Eastridge enters the tournament with newfound confidence …
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As part of the ERJHS 73rd Foundation Day and Grand Alumni Homecoming on Feb. 22-23, the ERJHS Alumni Sports Club will organize the “Learn & Play Chess 2” with International Masters Angelo Young and Idel Datu and FIDE Instructor Chiara Reina Lim-Datu. The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Audio-Visual Room. Young is one …
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The new year is off to an exciting start as the World Slasher Cup — often regarded as the Olympics of Cockfighting — is set to return to the Smart Araneta Coliseum this January 20-26. Now in its 62nd year, this highly anticipated event continues to draw the finest breeders and cockfighting enthusiasts from across the globe, promising another thrilling …
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Parent-child golf tournaments are more than just a day on the course — they’re about connection, laughter, and creating memories that last a lifetime. The JGFP New Year Scramble was no exception. The 36-hole event held at the Apo Golf and Country gave families a chance to share their love for golf while strengthening the bond between generations. Sixty-three teams …
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Who else but June Mar Fajardo? The San Miguel Beer star is again lording it over in the race for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the Conference halfway through the elimination phase. Fajardo posted a 44.8 statistical point average to lead over the quartet of Arvin Tolentino (Northport), Robert Bolick (NLEX), Calvin Oftana (TNT), and rookie Jordan Heading …
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Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the list of major awardees to be feted in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night three weeks from now at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel. Pool icons Rubilen Amit and Carlo Biado, along with boxing champions Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran are the recipients of major awards …
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From Harbin in February to Chengdu in August and Bahrain in October before finally in Thailand in December and 2025 will be a busy year for Filipino athletes, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “It’s a busy year marked with major international competitions,” said Tolentino after meeting his new Executive Board in the first major POC …
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Carlos Yulo made everything moot and academic. The human dynamo gymnast made history as the first ever Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympics in a fitting exploit celebrating the country’s century of participation in the Summer Games. Yulo, 24, scored the rare double gold by topping the men’s floor exercise and vault, respectively, leading the Philippines …
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Standings:Open7.5 points — J. Balsalubre, C. Caranyagan.6.5 — T. Cervero, K. Llantada, N. Geronimo, M. Lomio, D. Laylo6 — J. Oriendo, R. Cruz, J. Trajano, J. Esparagoza.Women7 points — A. Ramos6 — S. Esperanza4.5 — S.Anicete Unheraled Joven Balsalubre and AIM April Joy Ramos shared the limelight in the Marikina City Christmas Chess Festival rapid chess championships held last Dec. …
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