The Palawan Group of Companies has officially announced the launch of the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026, a three-leg race series aimed at promoting health, wellness, and community engagement at a larger scale. The initiative is launched in partnership with RUNRIO and the UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development (UP OASD), bringing together key institutions that share a vision of …
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Medals elusive for Varias, Caruana in Karate One-Youth League Day 3
THE medal remained elusive for the Pinoy bets yesterday as Ysabella Arwen Varias and Carl Caruana lost to their separate foes in the battle for bronze in the Karate One-Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Both reaching the repechage round, Arias, who upset WKF-1’s Mariaa Sereda 1-0 in …
Read More »Rain or Shine makes semis
RAIN or Shine is now safely in the semis. The Elasto Painters wasted no time in dispatching San Miguel Beer, posting a 113-104 victory in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal showdown at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Armed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the E-Painters made sure there would be no second meeting as they punched their ticket to the semifinals …
Read More »MILO powers Filipino summer with 1,200 clinics and digital innovation
FOR decades, the sound of whistles in local gyms and the sea of iconic green jerseys have signaled the start of the Filipino summer. Today, MILO Philippines is evolving this iconic summer activity for a new generation by fusing its massive footprint of 1,200 on-ground clinics with the HomeCourt digital platform. Recognizing that a champion’s journey can begin anywhere, HomeCourt …
Read More »WKF’s motto: The World is Our Dojo
WITH the martial art’s steady growth globally, the World Karate Federation has come up with the motto “The World is Our Dojo,” which will be unveiled at the Karate One Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission kicking off on May 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. “The WKF chose the motto ‘The World is …
Read More »Southeast Asia ministers push to elevate SEA Games, launch new regional competitions after Bali Declaration
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 …
Read More »Karate Youth League hosting sound investment for tourism, sports
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 …
Read More »Seo clobbers Anduque in URCC bout
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 …
Read More »PBBM, OCA president Sheik Al Thani meet on Asian Beach Games, sports cooperation
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 …
Read More »Three-peat-seeking Team Liquid clinches upper bracket incentive
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 …
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