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Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Legal Division Chief Atty. Erose Marlo Laeno and Special Project Unit Head Dr. Jesucito Garcia, met with renowned sports lawyer and educator Atty. Alberto Agra at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The meeting focused on a potential partnership to conduct Sports Law […]
The future of professional pickleball is taking shape as the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by the GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed the officials of Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation (KAVC) to discuss the hosting of local and international professional pickleball tournaments. During the meeting, KAVC, led by the Head of Operations Richard Bachmann, […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) launched its 2026 Handbook on the Agency’s Core Processes—an important milestone in strengthening the Agency’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it works toward ISO 9001:2015 Certification. The handbook serves as a guide to GAB’s key regulatory functions, including: accreditation, licensing, permit issuance, supervision and adjudication. It also clearly defines […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed representatives of Powerline Events Management and the Japan B.LEAGUE. During a courtesy call, they discussed preparations for the B.LEAGUE Manila Games 2026, the first-ever overseas games of Japan’s premier professional basketball league. During the meeting, organizers presented updates on the landmark […]
International Boxing Organization (IBO) Oceania Featherweight Champion Sem Japet Enano proudly presented his championship belt to Games Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera during a courtesy call at the GAB Central Office. In addition to bringing honor and glory to the country, Rivera congratulated and commended Enano for his unwavering determination, his shared plans, and […]
Fresh off another triumph on the global stage, reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio made a courtesy visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), where he was welcomed by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and officials of the GAB Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division in recognition of his […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed former Sacramento Kings NBA assistant coach Jimmy Alapag to the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Alapag secured his GAB professional license, officially paving the way for his return to Philippine professional basketball. For him, the homecoming is about more than basketball—it is also about […]
A new generation of professional volleyball athletes officially begins its journey as the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) rookies took their oath before the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) during the Orientation and Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera led the orientation and oath-taking ceremony, […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) conducted the seminar “Practical Tips to Improve Your Memory” at the GAB Central Office to promote professional development through enhanced memory skills. Resource speaker Robert Racasa shared practical techniques for improving memory and strengthening information retention and recall. Young memory athlete Georgina Santos also impressed participants with a demonstration […]
The Zamboanga Valientes Professional Basketball Team visited the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Central Office in Makati City to process and secure their GAB license. GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, joined by Division Chief Rodil Manaog, welcomed the homegrown players and their officials led by Team Owner Rolando Navarro Jr., Team Manager John Dalipe and […]