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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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By Robert Andaya In a big, bold move aimed at reshaping the local online gaming landscape, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the powerhouse behind BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, and GameZone,have joined forces with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the nation’s pioneering domestic insurer. The two industry leaders have rolled out the country’s first-ever surety bond initiative specifically designed for online gaming participants, …
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SportsPlus, the No. 1 sportsbook in the country and a trusted PAGCOR-regulated platform, has officially entered into a four-year partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) from 2025 to 2029, providing crucial support leading up to and through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as Official Gaming Partner. Smart Communications, Inc. will serve as the Official Connectivity Partner, providing telecommunications support …
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Filipino jiu jitsu artists made samplings of their prowess in international scene, winning three gold medals in the Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2025 and No-Gi Championship in Chiba, Japan over the weekend. Joson Tessa and Jeon Dela Cruz stood at the forefront of the Filipinos exceptional showing in the tournament, with the former taking two …
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THREE days before the revival of Thrilla in Manila spectacle, a prelude of world title fight will start the weekend of great boxing show between reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Pedro Taduran and Christian Balunan on October 26 at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Taduran is all set to defend his IBF minimum weight title against the undefeated No. …
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International Series Head Rahul Singh and Tournament Director Pat Janssen paid a courtesy visit to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio in anticipation of the Manila leg of the prestigious International Series, set for October 23-26, 2025 at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club. Leading the Filipino charge is top-ranked golf ace Miguel Tabuena, who will compete alongside …
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