PRESENTLY training in Manila, Paris Olympian Aleah Finnegan is confident that the staging of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships next month will further accelerate the promotion and development of the dynamic Olympic sport in the country. “I really think it is really important that our young girls will see high level gymnastics in in the Philippines,” Finnegan …
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MOONTON Games, ABS-CBN Foundation unite for families affected by Typhoon Opong and earthquake in the Philippines
In the wake of Typhoon Opong in South Luzon and the recent earthquake that struck Cebu, countless families have been left struggling to rebuild their homes and livelihoods. Roofs were torn apart, communities displaced, and lives upended. Yet amid the destruction, the Filipino spirit endures—steadfast, compassionate, and full of hope. To help ease the burden, MOONTON Games, through a long-term …
Read More »Sprinto Joins Enderun@20 Fun Run, Launches Aerogrip Running Glasses
Taguig City, Philippines — Enderun Colleges marked its 20th anniversary with Enderun@20, a grand celebration of two decades of international-caliber education, held on October 5, 2025, at the Enderun Colleges campus in McKinley Hill. Among the event’s sponsors was Sprinto, a leading sports eyewear brand in the country. Sprinto joined the festivities and showcased its latest performance eyewear collection to …
Read More »BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone players can now make OTC cash-ins at Bayad Centers and partner outlets nationwide
BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone players now have more convenient and secure ways to fund their accounts through a new partnership between DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the leading digital entertainment provider, and Bayad, a trusted bills payment service provider in the Philippines. Through this partnership, DigiPlus customers can now make over-the-counter (OTC) cash-ins or deposits at more than 800 Bayad Center …
Read More »Clean Sport, Bright Future: Team Philippines gears up with Anti-Doping seminar
The Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHI-NADO) gave Team Philippines a powerful send-off by hosting an Anti-Doping Education Seminar on September 30, 2025, at the Diamond Hotel, Manila. With the theme “Clean Sport, Bright Future: Building Filipino Champions with Integrity,” the seminar inspired young athletes to embrace fair play and sportsmanship as they prepare to compete at the 3rd Asian Youth …
Read More »Aguilar clinches 4 coach of the year awards in SJJIF Worlds in Japan
Make this year a banner one for Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar of Bacolod City, the founder of the biggest organization of jiujitsu artists in the country, clinched four awards at the SJJIF World Championships held in Chiba, Japan recently to add glitters to his coaching career spanning nearly three decades. Aguilar, the founder of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines and also its …
Read More »Bustamante and Jones named captains for Reyes Cup 2025
Francisco ‘Django’ Bustamante and Jeremy Jones have been confirmed as the non-playing captains for the second edition of the Reyes Cup, set for October 16–19 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The former World Champion Bustamante will take the helm of Team Asia as they look to defend their crown on home soil, while former US Open Champion Jones …
Read More »FIBA and Cignal strengthen broadcast partnership in the Philippines
A new agreement has been signed between FIBA and long-standing broadcast partner Cignal, who will continue to provide basketball content on multiple platforms and channels in the Philippines. The deal is set to play a role in continuing to help grow the game, reinforcing an already fruitful partnership that will now extend into a second decade, with Cignal having been …
Read More »Senate adopts Cayetano’s resolution celebrating Alas Pilipinas, PH’s historic FIVB solo hosting
The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution filed by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano commending the Philippine men’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for its milestone 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. Cayetano, who sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution No. 143 on October 1, 2025, said the team’s breakthrough run “brought immense pride and honor” to the …
Read More »Foreign-flavored pocket meet in the offing in long, PBA golden season
The PBA is planning to host a mini-tournament involving foreign teams when the league goes into a long season break to give way to Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers and 20th Asian Games. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the Season 50 schedule will be disrupted midway as the national team plays on the road during the qualifiers, …
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