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SENATE LAUDS 19th ASIAN GAMES PINOY ATHLETES

The Senate adopted a resolution commending and congratulating members of the Philippine team for their exemplary performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Adopted was Senate Resolution No. 825, taking into consideration 30 other resolutions congratulating and commending the Philippine team and their coaching staff for bringing pride and honor to the […]

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HERRERA FILES RESO LAUDING PH ASIAN GAMES ATHLETES

House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera filed a proposed resolution to commend and congratulate the Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games, especially the gold medal winners and Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China comprised 395 athletes, personnel, and officials led by Chief of Mission Chito Loyzaga and […]

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BONG GO LAUDS GILAS, OBIENA, ASIAD ATHLETES

Senator Bong Go articulated his deep sense of pride for Filipino athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou City, China, from September 23 to October 8. Go personally traveled to China to show his full support for the Philippine delegation. The legislator also attended live competitions, including the recent match between […]

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BONG GO SENDS OFF ASIAN GAMES ATHLETES

Senator Bong Go recognized athletes, coaches, and sports officials for their contributions to Philippine sports and their crucial roles in representing the nation on the international stage, during the send-off ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, for Filipino participants in the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games in […]

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SENATE CONGRATULATES 3 VICTORIOUS PINOY ATHLETES

The Senate adopted several resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who have given honor and pride to the country through victorious feats in various international competitions. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored several Senate resolutions congratulating and commending chess prodigy Rafael Operiano for winning the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; Aleia […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST: QUARANTINE TEAM PH POST-SEA GAMES

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list urged the delegates to the 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam to quarantine when they get back to the Philippines to limit exposure to the coronavirus. PBA Party-list spokesperson Atty. Migs Nograles issued the call after the Philippine College of Physicians asked the government to bring back […]

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COVID-19 INSURANCE FOR SEA GAMES ATHLETES PUSHED

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is urging the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to include comprehensive insurance coverage for COVID-19 for members of the Philippine delegation to the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. PBA Party-list spokesperson Atty. Migs Nograles issued the call after it was revealed that host […]

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FINANCIAL LITERACY AID FOR NAT’L ATHLETES URGED

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is calling for the institutionalization of support and financial literacy training for national athletes as it hailed the rags-to-riches story of boxer and Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam. “Carlo Paalam’s story is an inspiration to us all, especially for the athletes striving to make it big in the […]

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GIVE SEA GAMES ATHLETES STRICT BUBBLE TRAINING

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list said the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) must ensure that all training bubbles for athletes bound for the coming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will be totally sanitized and secured to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 infections. This, after PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez said the usual training venues for Team […]

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ATHLETES IN ‘ODETTE’ RELIEF EFFORTS HAILED

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list lauded Filipino athletes who took the initiative of raising donations for those affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette. Nograles, in particular, commended Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and national beach volleyball team member Sisi Rondina for using their influence and reach on social media to call for […]