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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), established under Republic Act No. 6847, is more than the country’s funding agency for sports. PSC Executive Director Atty. Guillermo Iroy underscored that financial assistance granted by the government sports body comes with accountability, requiring National Sports Associations (NSAs) to align their programs with the PSC’s national sports development goals. “Our mandate extends beyond merely …

NAGOYA, Japan – All systems go for Kenneth Llover. This after Llover made weight on the eve of his International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator against Michael Angeletti at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname here. After going a little over the limit on the first try, the 24-year-old ArenaPlus ambassador finally tipped the scales at 117.8 lbs while Angeletti …

THE long distance and lengthy travel time won’t deter Kyrgyzstan from fielding a huge contingent of 57 campaigners to the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission under the NST-IAC opening on June 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium within the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.   “Kyrgyzstan is now sending 57 athletes so it is the …

MANILA, Philippines – Even in his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James remains one of the biggest draws in basketball. That’s according to a data from ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook in the Philippines, which revealed the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was the most-backed player during the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs. The King, whose Lakers squad fell …

The highly anticipated Palawan Open 2026 officially concluded an outstanding 11-day run at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, further cementing its reputation as one of the country’s premier tennis tournaments. Held from May 21 to 31, the competition brought together some of the finest local and international tennis talents, delivering world-class competition, inspiring displays of sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments on …

A RULING by the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) has reduced the field for the second leg of the Philippine Triple Crown, raising questions about how the race will proceed as scheduled on June 14, 2026, at the Metroturf racetrack in Malvar, Batangas.  The Philracom Board voted 3–2 to deny an appeal for reconsideration filed on behalf of Everest, a contender …

HONG KONG— Under the bright lights of the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, Jeralyn Rodriguez delivered the race of her young career. Clocking 54.83 seconds in the women’s 400m final, the 19-year-old Rodriguez finally punched her ticket to the World U20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, Portland, set for August 5-9. “Masaya ako nakamit ko rin ang hinahabol ko na qualification …

LOCAL sports tourism gets another big shot in the arm when the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission under the NST-IAC comes off the wraps on June 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.  “We had expected only about 500 athletes but those numbers are swelling since we presently have about 400 of them already. We could …

MANILA, Philippines – Kenneth Llover believes months of hard work have him ready for the biggest fight of his young career. With the help of ArenaPlus, the number one PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook in the Philippines, Llover has intensified his preparations ahead of his International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator against Michael Angeletti on June 6 at the Aichi Sky Expo in …

THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) General Assembly is expected to officially suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) during its General Assembly in June. This after the International Volleyball Federation, or FIVB, suspended the PNVF on Friday, just hours after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) withheld all funding for the national sports association. The POC, according to its president Abraham …