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Team Philippines glittered like gold and shone like silver in the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Emman Pillar bagged the gold in the Under-16 Coastal Men’s Solo while Matt Jugadora pocketed the silver in the Under-19 Coastal Men’s Solo at the Jomtien Beach in Pattay. On the final day of the competition Sunday, Team Philippines rowed even …

CLOSE to 1,000 athletes, including some from eight foreign countries, are expected to see action in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission  scheduled from June 10 to 14 at the New Clark Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.  “The ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championship is more than just a premiere showcase of talent, it is a vital …

National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening public trust in law enforcement through transparency, accountability, and meaningful reforms. Calinisan said he remains confident in the leadership of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., whom he described as a fellow advocate of positive change within the police organization. He noted …

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 …