MOONTON Games has unveiled the slot allocation for a record-breaking 16 teams at the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) at 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). This edition will feature the tournament’s largest lineup yet, with newcomer regions—Africa, Mongolia, and Türkiye. Taking place from 15 to 19 July, MWI at EWC 25 will spotlight MLBB esports as a …
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NAVI enters PH Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports, acquires Smart Omega Empress roster
Popular esports organization Natus Vincere, known as NAVI, has officially entered the Philippines’ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports scene through a historic acquisition of Smart Omega Empress (OMGE). “The Philippines has a rich history of esports and MOBA titles. NAVI feels this is the perfect opportunity to enter the Philippine esports ecosystem and become a part of a growing …
Read More »Bigger, better Larga Pilipinas back on the road on August 2
The Larga Pilipinas, in sync with its vision of helping the sport of cycling to get bigger and more popular, will hold a six-stage race that will start in cycling hotbed in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Aug. 2 and will end in mountaintop Baguio in Aug. 7. Organizers are expecting to surpass the record 10,000 participants they drew the last …
Read More »Imus trounces Manila, regains MPBL footing
The Imus Braderhood rebounded with a 122-111 victory over Manila Batang Quiapo on Friday in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Marikina Sports Complex. Powered by homegrown Eroll Soriano and Jayjay Caspe, Imus pulled away, 100-79, after three quarters and proceeded to level its slate at 6-6 in the round-robin elimination phase of the 30-team tournament. Soriano …
Read More »Jom’s Cup takes off May 31 at Okada Motorsport Carnivale
Actor-sportsman Jomari Yllana of Yllana Racing believes it is time government and the public institutionalized road safety measures. “In the wake of a growing number of accidents on our roads lately, stricter measures must be put in place to safeguard pedestrians and motorists alike,” said Yllana when asked about road safety issues during a May 5 guesting on Radyo 630 …
Read More »Toledo captures PCAP crown
The Toledo-Xignex Trojans are the 2025 PCAP All-Filipino champions. Led by GM Oliver Barbosa and Cherry Ann Mejia, the Trojans completed a convincing 13-8, 14-7 win over Pasig Pirates in their two-match title showdown last Wednesday. Barbosa swept Sherwin Tiu, 3-0, while Mejia crushed Sherily Cua, 3-0, as the Trojans finally ended years of disappointments and captured the championship in …
Read More »Gibbons expects Taduran to repeat over Shigeoka
International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimum weight champion Pedro Taduran eyes the same result in his rematch with former world champion Japanese Ginjiro Shigeoka on May 24 at the Intex Osaka in Japan. “It is going to be a complete annihilation. It will be the same thing, same result that is going to happen in the first fight because the other …
Read More »SBP holds National Congress to rally PH basketball community
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) held its National Convention at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall in Pasig City. The event was graced by the top decision-makers of the organization led by SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan, Chairman Robbie Puno, and President Al Panlilio. “The National Congress is a chance to celebrate our progress, honor those who have helped us …
Read More »1st leg Triple Crown stakes race
MANILA – The Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated first leg of the prestigious Triple Crown Stakes race, set to electrify racing enthusiasts on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the Metro Manila Turf Club Inc., Malvar, Batangas (MMTCI). This exhilarating race will see a talented field of three-year-old thoroughbreds vying for supremacy over a challenging …
Read More »Adidas partners with SBP to become official outfitter of Gilas Pilipinas
Adidas ushers in a new era for Philippine basketball as it confirms a new partnership with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to be the new official outfitter of the national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas. This multi-year partnership is the latest milestone in adidas’ ongoing commitment to supporting national athletes, now extending support to one of the most prominent sports …
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