Games & Gaming

TWO major chess associations — Professional Chess Association of  the Philippines (PCAP) and One Chess Movement (OCM) —  have taken a big leap towards chess development by aligning with the newly-established National United Chess Federation of the Philippines (NUCFP). PCAP, the country’s first and only professional chess league  established in 2020, and OCM, the leading chess association dedicated to grassroots …

A  WIDE array of chess-loving individuals from various walks of life is supporting sports icon Manny Pacquiao in his herculean task of pushing for genuine chess development. Pacquiao, who earned worldwide recognition as the only eight-division world boxing champion, is also an active chess player and organizer of local and international tournaments. With Pacquiao as chairman, the newly-established National United …

THREE more grandmasters — two-time Asian junior champion Rogelio Barcenilla, Jr., Julio Catalino Sadorra, and  John Paul Gomez — and a host of chess associations and clubs all over the country have signified their support to newly-formed National United Chess Federation of the Philippines (NUCFP) and its chairman, Manny Pacquiao. Barcenila, Sadorra and Gomez produced some of the brightest moments …

NAGOYA—The future is bright for Alas Pilipinas women’s beach volleyball after collegiate players Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara brought the Philippines to the Asian Games podium for the first time. Progella and Pagara turned heartbreak into history, rallying from a semifinal loss to capture a historic Asian Games bronze medal—they fought back to stun China’s Cao Shuting and Dong Jie, …

Hi-Precision Diagnostics will mark its 30th anniversary with the staging of the “Run For Your Life” Fun Run on November 8 at Filinvest Alabang. The anniversary run aims to bring Filipinos together in promoting an active and healthier lifestyle, with organizers expecting around 10,000 participants across five race categories — 16K, 10K, 5K, 3K and a 1K Kids Run. “We’re …

NAGOYA, Japan – The Alas Pilipinas Men finished in 13th place after collecting only two wins in the 16-nation event at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, but will return home with heads held high and plenty of work to do moving forward. Led by team Bryan Bagunas, Alas nailed its first victory on Friday, beating Uzbekistan, 25-19, 25-15, 23-25, …

NAGOYA—The Philippine archery team expected a routine pre‑Asian Games briefing when coach Ryu Su Jeng gathered them last month, showed photos of the Ozaki Chuo Sogo Park venue, and walked them through every detail. Then she delivered a line that froze the room. “If I don’t get a medal in the Asian Games, I will just go back to Korea …

CHESS champion GM Wesley So added his voice to the crescendo of support to the establishment of the National United Chess Federation of the Philippines (NUCFP) and its Chairman, Manny Pacquiao. So, widely regarded as the greatest Filipino chess player until his controversial transfer to the United States Chess Federation in 2014,  lauded Pacquiao and other reputable chess personalities in …

YOKKAICHI, Japan — Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno channeled his inner Manny Pacquiao, delivering the lethal blows on Paquito as Sibol dismantled Kazakhstan, 2-0, to complete a flawless group-stage campaign in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports event of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Tuesday at Aichi Sky Expo. Coming off a commanding 14-minute victory in Game 1, the Philippines …

When two winners meet, it always ends up beautifully and results in a second to none situation. Asian pole vault king Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and longtime adviser James Michael Lafferty have been together through thick and thin over the past decade; and prior to Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games men’s pole vault competition the two had their own playful competition …