Parent-child golf tournaments are more than just a day on the course — they’re about connection, laughter, and creating memories that last a lifetime. The JGFP New Year Scramble was no exception. The 36-hole event held at the Apo Golf and Country gave families a chance to share their love for golf while strengthening the bond between generations. Sixty-three teams …
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Who else but June Mar Fajardo? The San Miguel Beer star is again lording it over in the race for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the Conference halfway through the elimination phase. Fajardo posted a 44.8 statistical point average to lead over the quartet of Arvin Tolentino (Northport), Robert Bolick (NLEX), Calvin Oftana (TNT), and rookie Jordan Heading …
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Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the list of major awardees to be feted in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night three weeks from now at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel. Pool icons Rubilen Amit and Carlo Biado, along with boxing champions Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran are the recipients of major awards …
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From Harbin in February to Chengdu in August and Bahrain in October before finally in Thailand in December and 2025 will be a busy year for Filipino athletes, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “It’s a busy year marked with major international competitions,” said Tolentino after meeting his new Executive Board in the first major POC …
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Carlos Yulo made everything moot and academic. The human dynamo gymnast made history as the first ever Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympics in a fitting exploit celebrating the country’s century of participation in the Summer Games. Yulo, 24, scored the rare double gold by topping the men’s floor exercise and vault, respectively, leading the Philippines …
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Standings:Open7.5 points — J. Balsalubre, C. Caranyagan.6.5 — T. Cervero, K. Llantada, N. Geronimo, M. Lomio, D. Laylo6 — J. Oriendo, R. Cruz, J. Trajano, J. Esparagoza.Women7 points — A. Ramos6 — S. Esperanza4.5 — S.Anicete Unheraled Joven Balsalubre and AIM April Joy Ramos shared the limelight in the Marikina City Christmas Chess Festival rapid chess championships held last Dec. …
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The country is fielding a 20-athletes team to the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games that China is hosting for the third time from February 7 to 14 in the winter resort city of Harbin. The mission? To start setting the stage for a first-ever Winter Olympics medal for the Philippines. “We’ve already accomplished the dream in the Summer …
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The Zamboanga Valientes is gearing up for two international tournaments in the coming year following a successful run in the inaugural edition of The Asian Tournament. With international invites pouring in, the Zamboanga Valientes will soon announce the tournaments they will be participating in, but in the meantime, the team is already in the early stages of preparation for one …
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By Robert Andaya It’s a Merry, Merry Christmas for NorthPort Batang Pier, after all. The Batang Pier ended the year 2024 on a high note, defeating Hong Kong Eastern, 120-113, and taking the solo lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Led by import Kadeem Jack and Arvin Tolentino, the Batang Pier recovered from …
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Duane “Kelra” Pillas is refusing to consider himself as one of the bests in the MLBB Esports even after a historic performance in the M6 World Championship that saw him become the first ever player to win Finals MVP in all major Moonton-sanctioned events. Already with Finals MVP award in MSC during his time with Execration, Kelra won the same …
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