FROM regional and Continental supremacy, jiu-jitsu ace Annie Ramirez brought her dominance to the global stage. The Filipina warrior struck gold at the JJIF World Championships in Bangkok with a smashing run capped by a 2-0 victory over Astrid Scholin of Sweden in the adult -57kg Gi division then annexed the mint in the -57kg No-Gi event for a rare …
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The 67-member Philippine delegation, which includes 48 athletes, is scheduled to depart for Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday, Dec. 7, and Monday, Dec. 8, for the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. The bulk of the delegation, composed of athletes and officials from para archery, para athletics, boccia, goalball, para powerlifting, para swimming and para table tennis, will depart on …
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By Robert Andaya ALL set for Team Philippines. The Philippines is gearing up for its biggest-ever campaign in the Southeast Asian Games as it prepares to send more than 1,600 delegates to the 2025 edition in Thailand. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino confirmed that the Thailand-bound Filipino contingent will eclipse the 1,115-strong lineup the country assembled when …
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PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel Corporation …
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The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event …
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All 10 sports scheduled to take place in the southern Thailand province of Songkhla for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games will now be held in Bangkok. The report of the sudden change of the venues came after the Thailand SEA Games organizing committee reported widespread damage due to relentless flooding caused by heavy rains for the past several days. Songkhla, …
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PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel …
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EXPECT another exciting golf action featuring top media personalities and their friends as the 9th Samahang Plaridel golf championships hit the ground today at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman Alejandro Tengco have been invited to make the ceremonial tee-off at 7 a.m. Joining them …
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FLIRTING with a potential podium finish, Karl Eldrew Yulo got dragged down by sub-par scores in the pommel horse and rings, winding up a respectable eight place in the men’s individual all-around finals of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships yesterday. In front of another sellout crowd, including Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidylin Diaz, at the Manila Marriott …
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Despite the hometown cheers but under a global spotlight, Filipina gymnasts Elizabeth Antone, Maxine Bondoc and Jellian Bantilan gamely played but failed to make grade in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships late Friday night. With the predominantly Filipino crowd rooting for them at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom at the Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, all …
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