Sports
Guiao wants SC ruling on sports share from PAGCOR, PCSO implemented
August 27, 2024, 7:19 pm
MANILA – The battle is not yet over as far as the landmark decision of the Supreme Court regarding the proper remittances of two government agencies to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is concerned. Former Pampanga congressman and PBA coach Yeng Guiao said it is imperative to see the… Read More
PH Paralympians brace for action in Paris
August 27, 2024, 7:16 pm
PARIS – All six national para-athletes and four coaches will be dressed to the nines on Wednesday night as they take part in what promises to be a spectacular outdoor opening ceremony of the 17th Paris Paralympic Games at the Place de la Concorde to Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. But once… Read More
Manila, Cebu marathons eyed to promote PH thru sports tourism
August 27, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Promoting the country through sports tourism is the main objective of the forthcoming Manila marathon and Cebu half-marathon. Rio dela Cruz of main organizer RunRio told Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) office in… Read More
MVP supports PH hosting of 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship
August 26, 2024, 7:17 pm
MANILA – Sports patron and businessman Manny V. Pangilinan affirmed support for the country's hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship on Sept. 12 to 28 next year. Pangilinan made the commitment during a recent meeting at his office in Makati City with Philippine National… Read More
Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen set new world records in Silesia
August 26, 2024, 5:14 pm
WARSAW – Olympic champion Armand Duplantis set a new world record in the men's pole vault at the Silesia Diamond League Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, clearing 6.26 meters on his second attempt on Sunday. The 24-year-old Swede had already demonstrated his exceptional talent at the Olympic Games in… Read More
No taxes for 'Golden Boy' Yulo - BIR
August 26, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – Gymnast Carlos Yulo, the country’s first double-gold medalist in the 2024 Paris Olympics, does not have to pay taxes for the prizes, awards, rewards, gifts, and donations he received by virtue of his historic performance, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.… Read More
Alcantara reaches doubles semis in China tennis tourney
August 26, 2024, 12:50 pm
MANILA – Filipino Francis Casey Alcantara and Chinese Fajing Sun defeated Philip Henning and Kris van Wyk, 6-1, 4-6, 10-8, on Monday to reach the men's doubles semifinals of the Jinan Challenger 50 event in China. They will face Korean Yun Seong Chung and Japanese Yuta Shimizu, who prevailed… Read More
PH National Squash Championships set Sept. 12-15
August 26, 2024, 12:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Squash Academy will hold a National Championships from Sept. 12-15 at the National Squash Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The tournament, featuring elite men and women, Division 1 and Division 2 events, is open to all and serves as selection for the… Read More
‘Symbol of hope’: PBBM hails Filipino Paralympians on Heroes' Day
August 26, 2024, 11:25 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the Filipino Paralympians joining the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games beginning Aug. 28, calling them a “symbol of hope” for all Filipinos. Leading the commemoration of National Heroes' Day at Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery) in Taguig… Read More
Gawilan, Bantiloc named PH flag-bearers in Paralympics opening rites
August 26, 2024, 9:30 am
MANILA – Swimmer Ernie Gawilan and archer Agustina Bantiloc will carry the Philippine flag during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris, France on Wednesday. They will be joined by track and field athletes Jerrold Mangliwan and Cendy Asusano, swimmer Angel Mae Otom, and taekwondo… Read More
Golden Tigresses, Lady Tams prevail in V-League
August 25, 2024, 10:34 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas banked on Angeline Poyos to beat College of St. Benilde, 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12, in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Poyos delivered 22 points on 18 attacks, three blocks and an ace, and made 10 excellent… Read More
Capital1's Tushova earns 3rd PVL Player of the Week award
August 25, 2024, 8:47 pm
MANILA – Capital1 import Marina Tushova claimed her third Player of the Week award in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), boosted by her record 50 points on Saturday. The 6-foot spiker made 47 attacks, two blocks and a service ace, to go with 16 excellent receptions and 12 digs. Tushova broke… Read More
Quizon settles for 6th in Abu Dhabi chess tourney
August 25, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – Filipino International Master Daniel Quizon defeated Indian Grandmaster Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan in the final round of the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Masters division at the United Arab Emirates on Saturday. The 20-year-old from Dasmariñas, Cavite finished the… Read More
Perpetual, Mapua keep lead in New Generation Basketball League
August 25, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – Perpetual Help defeated La Salle Green Hills, 84-76, to stay on top of Group A in the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) at Aero Center in Quezon City on Saturday. TJ Tabbuan scored 21 points on top of 11 rebounds and six steals as the Junior Altas improved to 2-0. Lebron Jhames… Read More
Navy rules ROTC Games national championships
August 25, 2024, 11:39 am
MANILA – Philippine Navy bagged 44 gold medals to rule the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games national championships which concluded Saturday at Cavite State University (CvSU) in Indang. Shooter Danielle Benjamin Cruz (De La Salle University-Taft) and boxer Benie Tabaco-an… Read More
Cignal survives Capital1, advances to PVL semifinals
August 24, 2024, 9:17 pm
MANILA – Cignal outlasted Capital1, 25-19, 36-34, 16-25, 22-25, 15-12, to book the first semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City Saturday night. Import MJ Perez finished with 34 points, including seven blocks, as the… Read More
PSC rallies support for six PH Paralympians
August 24, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) asked Filipinos to support the six athletes joining the Paris Paralympic Games set to start Aug. 28. “Let’s all rally behind our six Paralympians similar to, if not more, to what we gave their able-bodied counterparts in the Paris Olympics,”… Read More
Ajido gears up for Thailand swimming championships
August 24, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – Following an impressive performance at the recent Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) national trials, Jamesray Mishael Ajido is now preparing for the 46th Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships in Thailand this December. After classes at the La Salle Green Hills where he is in… Read More
IM Quizon running 5th in Abu Dhabi chess Masters category
August 24, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Filipino International Master Daniel Quizon downed Grandmaster Abdimalik Abdisalimov in the eighth round to barge into the top five of the premier Masters category of the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival at the United Arab Emirates Friday night. The 20-year-old national… Read More
Magnolia escapes Converge, NorthPort wins behind Navarro's career-high
August 24, 2024, 8:18 am
MANILA – Magnolia escaped a late attack from Converge for a 105-93 win in their PBA Governors' Cup match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. Holding on to a 97-80 lead with 4:23 left, the Hotshots found themselves only up by five, 98-93, with 1:58 left as the FiberXers… Read More
