The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the City of Manila, and SM Prime Holdings Inc. have formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Thursday that will transform the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) into a world-class hub for sports, cultural identity, and public engagement. PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the ceremonial signing …
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Braza, Magtubo share limelight in Spider-Man Web Warriors run
THE rain came down hard, but the runners refused to back down. Around 10,000 aspiring web warriors braved the heavy downpour Saturday morning as the Spider-Man: Web Warriors Run got off to a wet but rousing start at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The pouring rain did little to dampen the spirits of the participants, many of whom came …
Read More »Even sans Brownlee, Gilas gets ArenaPlus users’ support as Kai Sotto returns in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Justin Brownlee may have been missing from the Gilas Pilipinas lineup, but the faith of ArenaPlus users in the national team never wavered. Playing at home without their naturalized star, Gilas swept the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, edging Jordan, 82-81, before beating Iran, 68-56, at the Mall of Asia Arena. ArenaPlus users backed Gilas to …
Read More »Philippine Football Federation’s progress and World Cup success recognized in Sports Tourism Awards
Measurable progress across grassroots programs, youth development, and national team breakthroughs laid the foundation for the Philippine Football Federation’s (PFF) recognition at the 7th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. The PFF emerged as the standout winner recently at the awards ceremony by clinching two of the night’s most prestigious honors — National Sports Association of the Year and International Event of …
Read More »Roxas City finally gets a taste of big-time basketball
ROXAS CITY — The Seafood Capital of the Philippines served up more than just its famous bounty as the Roxas City Invitational Tournament 2026 drew a packed house and gave the city a taste of big-time basketball. Tournament director Miggy Dadivas admitted the turnout surprised even the organizers, with fans filling the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center and creating an electric …
Read More »Oriental Mindoro charts bold course in sports and youth development with PSC
The just-concluded Oriental Mindoro Sports and Youth Summit here marked a decisive step in shaping the province’s future as a regional sports hub. With the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the provincial government joining forces, the summit outlined strategic priorities that blend infrastructure, grassroots development, and youth engagement. PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio set the tone of the summit by unveiling …
Read More »Marcial’s eighth pro bout so important — Gibbons
Undefeated Eumir Felix Marcial is going for the most important fight in his eighth professional bout when he faces local guy Omar Ulises Huerta on September 19 as one of the undercards of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz-Nestor Bravo main event bout at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. International dealmaker Sean Gibbons confirmed on Tuesday that Marcial’s World Boxing Council …
Read More »BKBA-Australia makes history by winning inaugural Roxas City Invitational Tournament
Brian Kerle Basketball Academy is the first-ever Roxas City Invitational Tournament 2026 champion. The Melbourne, Australia-based BKBA completed a dominant run by sweeping all six games after beating Adamson University, 66-51, in their winner-take-all championship at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center here. NBL1 North Grand Final MVP Tamuri Wigness followed up his explosive 30-point semifinal performance with another strong showing, …
Read More »Dadivas: More than just a showcase of basketball in Roxas City
ROXAS City — The Roxas City Invitational Tournament 2026 is proving to be more than a showcase of basketball, with nearly 80 referees stepping into the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center for a clinic designed to sharpen their skills and deepen their understanding of the game. For tournament executive director Miggy Dadivas, developing basketball in Roxas City means developing everyone who …
Read More »Muge, Magtubo show way in PUMA Clark Half Marathon
Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo ran away with the crown in the PUMA Clark City Half Marathon 2026, leading a strong field of runners last Sunday at the Filinvest Mimosa at the Clark Freeport Zone. Muge topped the men’s 21K race after clocking in at one hour, nine minutes, and 23 seconds, pulling away from Edwin Kiptoo (1:11:55) and James …
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