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VILLAFUERTES WANT ESPORTS COMMISSION CREATION

With electronic sports (esports) adding a gold to the Philippines’ medal haul  in the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and fellow Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte are leading a congressional push for the creation of a Philippine Esports Commission (PEC) to serve as the primary policy-making and […]

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BONG GO TO PINOY SEA GAMES ATHLETES: GO FOR GOLD!

Senator Bong Go cheered for Filipino athletes participating in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand. The 33rd SEA Games is scheduled to take place from December 9 to December 20, 2025. The Philippines is expected to participate in all 50 sports with an estimated 1,000 attendees composed of athletes, coaches, and officials. “Go […]

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PH TEAM ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES 4TH PLACE FINISH LAUDED

The Philippines delivered a historical performance at the 14th ASEAN School Games (ASG) finishing fourth place in the overall ranking. The Philippine Team had a total of 43 medals – 4 gold, 10 silver, 22 bronze – showing a better performance compared to the 2024 games where the country got 6th place. As the returned […]

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GAB VOWS 110% SUPPORT FOR JUEGO TODO IN PH

Following the official recognition of Juego Todo as a professional sport under the supervision of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and officials from the Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division welcomed the UGB MMA Corporation and Juego Todo Philippines delegation in a courtesy call at the GAB Central Office.The delegation […]

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ANGARA BACKS TEAM PINAS IN 14TH ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES

The 200-member Philippine delegation graced the opening of the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) with the support of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). This is in line with the sport development agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the objective of strengthening school-based sports in preparation for young athletes to […]

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ANCAJAS PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GAB CHIEF

Reigning Philippine Super Bantamweight Champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (34W – 4L – 2Dr, 24KOs), together with his longtime manager and promoter Joven Jimenez of Joven Sports, made a courtesy visit to the GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office. “The visit reaffirmed GAB and Joven Sports’ continued commitment to developing local […]

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BERNOS WANTS EQUAL PAY FOR UAAP BASKETBALL REFS

Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday expressed support for calls to correct the pay disparity between referees officiating in the UAAP men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, describing it as a matter of fairness and respect not just for officials but for women’s basketball as a whole. “As a lawmaker, I believe equal […]

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SENATE LAUDS ALAS FOR FIVB WORLDS FINISH

The Senate adopted a resolution filed by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano commending the Philippine men’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for its milestone 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. Cayetano, who sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution No. 143, said the team’s breakthrough run “brought immense pride and honor” to the country […]

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CAYETANO LAUDS PH HOSTING OF 2025 FIVB WORLDS

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano lauded the Philippines’ “10 out of 10” solo hosting of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, crediting much of its success to Filipinos’ warmth and world-class hospitality. This as the Philippines wrapped up its hosting of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship last September 28, where FIVB president […]

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ILOILO CITY FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT STARTS

Iloilo City is set to revolutionize its urban sports infrastructure with the groundbreaking La Paz Plaza Football Ground Lighting Project, a collaborative effort between the Iloilo City Government and Global Business Power (GBP) that promises to elevate local sports development. The project is 75% complete and on track for an October 7 launch. It will […]