Sen. Francis Tolentino will be the guest of honor and speaker during the formal opening of the Luzon Qualifying Leg of the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games at the Cavite State University (CvSU) here Sunday. Sen. Tolentino, the “Father of the ROTC Games” for school cadets, will declare the official opening of the event. CvSU president Hernando …
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The Philippine Sports Commission, led by Chairman Richard Bachmann, participated in the “Change the Game: Global Ministerial Sports Conference” held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France to affirm the country’s solidarity in promoting an inclusive and safe sporting atmosphere. This conference precedes the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the French capital. The event brought together ministers, sports organizations, high-level …
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By Robert Andaya Defending champion Phuket Waves are looking to defend their crown in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL), which will kick off on Wednesday, July 31. Former PBA player-turned-playing coach James Martinez is confident the Waves can do it again despite losing several notable teammates this year. Martinez, now 37, said the team still boasts of enough talented and …
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MILO® Philippines renews its partnership with one of its longest-running partners, the Association for the Advancement of Karatedo (AAK) in a partnership reinforcement ceremony held in Makati City, which will continue and scale its efforts to nurture more young Filipino champions through grassroots sports. The event was led by Veronica Cruz, Senior Vice President and Business Executive Officer for Beverages & Confectionary …
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President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. commended the country’s national grassroots sports program for the revival of sports participation across all ages following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during his third State of the Nation at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. “Grassroots and sports-for-all programs are back in the mainstream catering to Filipinos of all ages,” PBBM said. He …
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Unbeaten National University and Letran set up a semifinals date after dominating their respective opponents in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals knockout quarterfinals on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Lady Bulldogs head coach Norman Miguel fielded back his veterans after giving them a day off last Friday in a swift demolition of University of Southern Philippines …
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By Robert Andaya GILAS Pilipinas’ historic triumph over host and world No.6 Latvia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia once again proved the tremendous gains of the Filipino athletes in the world stage. The Filipinos’ dramatic 89-80 victory over Latvia marked the first time that theFilipinos have beaten a European team in 64 years. The last time …
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Nicole Gaisano-Gan shot an even-par 72 as she dominated the 13-14 girls category, while her sister Stephanie scored a two-under 34 to win the 8-under girls division in the Rio Honda meet of the US Kids Golf Foundation at the Rio Honda Golf Club last week in Downey, California USA. The 13-year-old Nicole, a Grade 8 student at Immaculate Conception …
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By Boy Villasanta It was drizzling but it didn’t dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of the many children who competed in the recently concluded “Valencia Milo Football Festival” at the Bridgetowne Football Field in Pasig City. These kids, coming from various schools throughout Metro Manila and the suburbs, were in their winningest form. “You can see the excitement and joy …
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Athletics’ John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman became the newest additions to the Paris-bound Philippine team to the 2024 Olympics. Tolentino booked a spot in the men’s 110-meter hurdles, while Hoffman secured her ticket in the women’s 400-meter hurdles. The entry of the two hurdlers at the close of the qualifying window for athletics brought to 22 the total number …
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