PASIG CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission hosted the ceremonial handover of select memorabilia from boxing legend Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday, marking a defining moment in the preservation of Philippine sporting heritage. Pacquiao turned over the memorabilia to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a ceremony attended by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, Philippine Paralympic Committee …
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14 stages, increase cash prizes announced at Tour of Luzon 2026
After a successful comeback story last year, the staging of the 2026 newly-improved Tour of Luzon cycling race entitled Heritage in Motion will be held in 14 stages starting from April 29 to May 13 across five regions with 20 participating teams this year. The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) announced on Monday during the formal press conference at the …
Read More »Winter Olympics: Tolentino vows continuity
MILAN, Italy – Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino, this early, has guaranteed the country’s continued participation at the Winter Olympics. “It’s a continuing process and we at the POC will not stop,” said Tolentino from Manila, over the phone, as the 25th staging of the Winter Olympics entered its closing days. As of Thursday, 89 of the 116 medals …
Read More »Abra, Batangas share lead; Ilagan Isabela wins in OT
Abra Solid North and Batangas dominated their rivals and shared the lead in Group A of the 2026 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Invitational at the Marikina Sports Center. The Abra Weavers cruised past the Quezon City Black Bulls, 88-73, while the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters dumped Bacolod Masskara, 106-49, for their fourth straight win in the two-group, …
Read More »Big shoes to fill for Bol Bol as TNT import
THE defending PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion is leaving nothing to chance. As original reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is grounded with a ruptured Achilles tendon, TNT secured the services of another former NBA player in Bol Bol (Bol Manute Bol) as it prepares to retain its title in the coming mid-season tournament. The 7-foot-3 son of the late NBA player Manute Bol …
Read More »Milo Marathon races begin March 1
AS part of its golden anniversary, Milo Marathon will hold 15 races all over the country starting March 1 at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Milo Sports head John Carlo Sampan said the event will serve as a milestone for both Milo Philippines, which celebrates its 62nd year in the country, and Milo Marathon,which marks its 50th …
Read More »OPPO Hyper Legend Cup x MLBB Campus Series registration officially opens, inviting students across Southeast Asia to make their golden moment
Calling all aspiring esports athletes in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore! The OPPO Hyper Legend Cup x Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Campus Series (MCS) has opened today. Building on last year’s OPPO Smooth Legend Cup’s legacy, this year’s tournament marks a strategic evolution by shifting its focus from grassroots competition to the campus ecosystem. The initiative aims to …
Read More »DEFTAC Ph Jiu-jitsu clinches awards
MAKE 2025 as another banner year for DEFTAC Philippines Jiu-jitsu programs. The organization’s programs paid off handsomely as it clinched at least five awards on a year to remember in a sport where combined skills and sheer determination really matter. Alvin Aguilar, founder and head coach of DEFTAC Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu Philippines from 1996 up to present, happily announced on his …
Read More »Gan, Mendoza, Arca to be feted in PSA Awards
THE youth brigade won’t be left behind and will have their share of the spotlight in the Feb. 16 San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association 2025 Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel Manila. A total of 16 youngsters are going to be recognized with the Tony Siddayao Awards, given by the country’s oldest media organization to young athletes 17 years old …
Read More »Manila Hustle 3×3 fuels LA 2028 Olympic drive
Elite female hoopers lit up the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall as Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 4 delivered high drama, fierce battles, and a clear vision: the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Philippines’ Uratex Dream made waves with a stunning 18–16 upset of reigning champions ZOOS Tokyo, before finishing runner-up to Japan’s Flowlish Gunma in the FIBA …
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