Phnom Penh, – International gaming developer and publisher, MOONTON Games and the Esports Federation Cambodia (EFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-promote the growth of the local esports industry and enhance the competitive gaming landscape of the country. Held at the Preah Vihear Hall for the Ministry of Information, the signing aims to create the foundation for …
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PSC bridges SBP with government agency for FIBA hosting
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hosted an inter-agency coordination meeting for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann started by thanking everyone, particularly the sports leaders, local sports executives, government officials, representatives and stakeholders for responding to the call for a …
Read More »BBM lauds Yulo two-gold conquest in World Cup series
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday commended Carlos Edriel Yulo for another glory and honor he brought to the country after winning two golds in the third leg of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup held on March 9-12 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. “We celebrate another shining moment in the world of gymnastics with Carlos Yulo’s …
Read More »PSC joins Women’s Month celebration
Fun and exciting month-long activities await Filipina athletes and professionals this March, as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) joins the nation in celebrating National Women’s Month. First on the list is the PSC Women’s Fun Games scheduled on Wednesday, March 8, in conjunction with International Women’s Day. This will feature the agency’s women employees and staff. Next is the Women …
Read More »Keon: Lydia de Vega is the country’s best athlete ever
By Robert Andaya The Filipino athletes can excel in the world stage anytime, anywhere. In fact, former Project Gintong Alay head Michael Keon said there is so much outstanding local athletic talent all over the country waiting to be discovered. But Keon, who is widely responsible for the success of the late Asian sprint superstar Lydia de Vega, long jump …
Read More »Laguna pride captures national age-group chess crown
Jersey Marticio of Cabuyao City, Laguna ruled the girls’ Under-16 division of the Vice Gov. Athena Bryana D. Tolentino National Age Group Chess Championships at the Tagaytay International Convention Center on Sunday. The 15-year-old Marticio finished with 5.5 points. Sara Dalagan, Daren dela Cruz, Kate Nicole Ordizo and Arleah Cassandra Sapuan registered identical 5.0 points, Maryss Annxeniel Caldoza and WNM …
Read More »Siargao native conquers Japan surf tilt
A professional surfer from Siargao Island captured the crown of the March 2-5 international Qualifying Series 3000 (QS3000) in Japan, an official said Monday. “Congratulations John Mark Tokong. You did it again. Thank you for bringing honor to our country and for making our home island, Siargao, known to the world,” Surigao del Norte 1st District Representative Francisco Jose Matugas …
Read More »Star-studded night for Philippine sports
By Robert Andaya What do Hidilyn Diaz, Caloy Yulo, EJ Obiena, Alex Eala, Elma Muros, Scottie Thompson, Sarina Bolden, Junna Tsukii, Carlo Paalam, Vanessa Sarno, Rubilen Amit, Carlo Biado, Johann Chua, Meggie Ochoa, Kimberly Annd Custodio Jovelyn Gonzaga and Sisi Rondina and Blacklist International have in common? Aside from being the country’s top athletes in their respective sports, they all …
Read More »Ilagan to roll out red carpet for National Open
Ilagan City, the “Corn Capital of the Philippines”, is ready to roll the red carpet for the staging of the 2023 Cel Logistics Inc.-Philippine Athletics Championships later this month. The event, also known as National Open, is scheduled to be held on March 21-26 at the Ilagan Sports Complex in Isabela. More than 1,000 athletes from all over the country …
Read More »MPL-Smart Play of the Year award to Echo
The Land of Dawn had witnessed some of the thrilling, nail-biting and nerve-wracking moments and games last season but only few managed to leave a lasting mark to the MPL Philippines community. Browsing through the highlights, the best plays and most iconic duels in Seasons 9 and 10, the MPL Philippines Press Corps along with SMART picked the most noteworthy …
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