Games & Gaming

THE Philippine Esports Organization furthered its commitment to uplifting the esports industry in the country by opening its new headquarters at the LaunchPad in Mandaluyong City. PeSO, joined by Jane J. Basas, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Media Guest Holdings, raised the curtains on its new headquarters at the TV5 Media Center recently. It was a momentous event, …

There’s now a one-stop sports shop at the Clark Freeport Zone. Asiatraders Corporation, a leading distributor and retailer of multi-brand sports equipment, apparel, gear and accessories in the Philippines, opened the Icon Golf and Sports store at the Clark Cityfront Mall in Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga on June 30, 2023. The store carries premium international brands such as …

International master Idel Datu underscored the need to provide good scientific training and regular exposure to student-players “ while they are still young and interested to learn and play.” In a speech before participants of the “Learn and Play Chess with IM Idel Datu ” program at the E. Rodriguez, Jr. High School along Mayon Ave., Quezon City, Datu stressed the importance of giving …

Swimming’s international federation approved Kayla Sanchez’s change of nationality from Canada to the Philippines effective Thursday (July 6). “The World Aquatics has approved the request for the sport nationality’s change of the Athlete [Sanchez], born on 7 April 2001, in the Aquatics sports of Swimming, from Canada (CAN) to Philippines (PHI),” said World Aquatics Legal Counsel Loic Loutan in a …

Five major combat sports make up the coming Laro ng Lahi-Ifugao set in the municipality of Lagawe over the weekend. Boxing, wushu, wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo will be featured in the all-women event set July 8-9. A total of 400 participants are seeing action in the two-day meet to be held at the Lagawe Town Plaza and Village Park. “The …

A group of student-athletes of the VOLeaders Academy from the University of Tennessee, who are on an International Service Immersion Experience, were welcomed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) when they toured the agency’s sports facilities and had a short session getting to know about the local sports landscape. The student-athlete organization aims to one day bring a positive impact to and be part of …

By Robert Andaya ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University outclassed Wingbe Apartelle & Adbio Medica OPC-Immaculada Concepcion College, 86-65, to retain the title of the Mayor Kirk A. Asis Open invitational basketball tournament at the Lope A. Asis Memorial gymnasium. Xyrus Torres led the charge for the Tamaraws with 20 points, including four triples. Patrick Sleat and Janrey Pasaol contributed 16 and 12 points, respectively, for coach …

The winning teams in the first Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Inter-School chess championships starting July 8 will not only  get valuable experience, but juicy cash prizes as well. PCAP president-commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria said cash prizes await the winners in the unique, four-day competition for top student-players, with the champion  getting the lion’s share of P30,000. The runner-up will bring home P20,000, …

Philippine Rugby welcomed the election of Ada Milby to World Rugby’s Executive Board. Milby’s appointment marks a historic moment for the global organization as she becomes the first representative from Asia to join the esteemed board. Milby, a respected leader and advocate for the global rugby community, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role on the Executive Board. With an extensive …

By Robert Andaya BAYUGAN City, Agusan del Sur – ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University Tamaraws flaunted their skills as they emerged victorious over the Bustamante Construction-Adamson University Soaring Falcons, 65-58, in the 2023 Mayor Kirk Asis Open Basketball Tournament at the Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium here Wednesday. Xyrus Torres, who was named as the “Best Player of the Game”, finished with …