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The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, met with professional billiards players, promoters, managers, and industry stakeholders to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening professional cue sports in the Philippines. Among those present were renowned billiards figures Roel Esquillo, Anton Raga, Jacob “Hammerman” Soriano, veteran sports journalist Marlon Bernardino, and other […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, convened with the country’s top pickleball leagues and the national federation to advance coordination measures for professional pickleball in the Philippines. Representatives from the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT), Pickleyard Conference League (PYCL), and the Philippine Pickleball Federation (PPF) joined GAB officials to […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera together with Commissioners Atty. Manuel Plaza III and Angel Bautista, welcomed Philippine Jockey Club, Inc. (PJCI) Chief Operating Officer Allan Abesamis during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office. The meeting highlighted PJCI’s upcoming races, proposed innovations in horse racing betting formats, […]
Representatives from the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) made a courtesy visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to discuss the implementation of GAB Resolution No. 2026-13, a policy initiative aimed at strengthening and revitalizing the Philippine esports industry. The Resolution introduces the Special Esports License (SEL), which exempts foreign professional esports players from participating […]
Officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, made a courtesy visit to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to strengthen inter-agency coordination in addressing game-fixing, illegal betting activities, and other emerging concerns affecting the integrity of professional sports in the country. The meeting centered on possible areas […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Commissioner Angel Bautista and officials from the Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division, welcomed the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) delegation during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office. The meeting focused on the PBF’s intention to become one of […]
Newly crowned Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Champion Leboy Atencio, together with his team, proudly presented his hard-earned title belt to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were BOCS Division Chief Rodil Manaog and Assistant Chief Kenner So, who […]
World Boxing Organization (WBO) world-rated No. 2 in the Super Bantamweight Division, Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera. Wonder Boy was accompanied by his father and trainer, Abel Martin, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The undefeated Ifugao professional boxer has […]
Marc Pingris visited the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Central Office in Makati City to renew his professional license in preparation for the upcoming Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) regular season. Pingris is widely recognized as one of the PBA’s 40 Greatest Players and a cornerstone of Philippine basketball. Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and GAB […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) proudly welcomed home reigning IBF World Minimumweight Champion, Pedro Taduran Jr., after his spectacular seventh‑round knockout victory over Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez in Temecula, California. Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, joined by Commissioners Angel Bautista and key GAB officials, congratulated Taduran on his third successful title defense, praising his […]