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BALI, INDONESIA—Southeast Asia is taking bold steps to professionalize its sporting landscape, with regional leaders affirming the Bali Declaration on Youth and Sports and unveiling plans to elevate the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to global standards. The initiative includes the creation of new flagship competitions such as the Southeast Asia Marathon Series (SEAMS) and the Southeast Asia Pro Cycling …

A sound investment for local tourism and the sport of karate that will pay off dividends immediately and beyond. This was how Karate ng Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. president Ricky Lim described the country’s hosting of the Karate One Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission set May 14 to 17 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay …

DeokJin Seo won by decision over Henry Anduque to reinforce his position as one of the fast-rising mainstays of Universal Reality Combat Champion (URCC) Fight Club recently at the G Side Night Club in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Seo is a South Korean fighter who has been a notable figure in the Philippine mix martial arts aside from being involved …

OLYMPIC Council of Asia (OCA) president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani put his imprimatur on the country’s hosting of the Seventh Cebu Asian Beach Games (ABG) 2028 during a recent courtesy call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “Sheik Al Thani discussed with the President [Marcos] the importance of sports cooperation on top of the support on the …

By REYN GALLO Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines continued to stamp their class and secure the first upper bracket spot in the MPL Philippines Season 17 with still a week left in the regular season. Gunning for a three-peat, the Cavalry made their title bid apparent early, sweeping the first half of the eliminations with an impressive 7-0 record before …

SANYA, China — The Olympic Council of Asia’s flag— and the Philippines’ 2028 hosting of the 7th Asian Beach Games in Cebu — was officially handed to Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino Thursday night. The country will take its turn to roll the red carpet for Asia in the blue-ribbon showpiece two years from now after the curtains …

From exclusive fairways to inclusive pathways, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is reshaping the nation’s golf landscape through a groundbreaking grassroots program. More than just a training initiative, the “Fairway to the Future” program, mounted in partnership with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), is designed to unlock medal potential, democratize access, and nurture the next generation of …

University of Santo Tomas’ breakthrough championship in the 2026 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 is a story of resilience, hard work and unquestionable heart.   Despite fielding a lean roster, the Junior Golden Tigresses rose through adversities for a fairytale ending in the competition backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner, …

SANYA, China — Sprinter Jessica Rose Laurance took home a bronze medal in the women’s 60-meter dash while the Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men’s squad went 2-0 in Pool A play of the men’s basketball tournament as Team Philippines remained in third place overall Saturday in the 6th Asian Beach Games. Laurance crossed the finish line in 7.52 seconds, behind Thailand’s …

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) puts superfans and Filipino pride at the center of its biggest season yet, as it brings the Season 17 Playoffs and Festival to the San Juan Arena. More than a venue shift, the move transforms the arena into a gathering ground for the country’s most passionate esports community, where fans don’t …