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BONG GO TO YOUTH: SPEND LESS TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Senator Bong Go urged young Filipinos to spend more time participating in sports and other meaningful activities instead of remaining excessively immersed in social media and gadgets, stressing the role of physical activity in promoting discipline, resilience, and healthier lifestyles. Speaking during a Senate hearing, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, said sports […]

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ATHLETES BOATWRIGHT, RAMOS NOW NATURALIZED PINOYS

Senator Bong Go welcomed the enactment of laws granting Philippine citizenship to basketball standout Bennie Boatwright and Filipino-American wrestler Matthew James Ramos, calling the development another investment in the country’s ability to compete on the international sporting stage. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, is an author and co-sponsor of the measures that […]

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BONG GO TO YOUNG PINOYS: SPEND TIME IN SPORTS

Senator Bong Go urged young Filipinos to spend more time participating in sports and other meaningful activities instead of remaining excessively immersed in social media and gadgets, stressing the role of physical activity in promoting discipline, resilience, and healthier lifestyles. Speaking during a Senate hearing, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports said sports […]

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ALEX EALA TRIGGERS PINOY INTEREST IN RACKET SPORTS

Senator Bong Go is optimistic that the historic achievement of tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala is pumping up Filipinos to get into racket sports either for health and fitness or athletic development. Go made the remarks during his co-sponsorship speech commending Eala for her historic victory at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, where she captured […]

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LACSON: EALA IS PH’S ‘NEWEST, YOUNGEST’ NAT’L HERO

Senator Ping Lacson hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala as the country’s “newest and youngest national hero,” after she fought through a right-foot injury to beat Caty McNally at the Canadian Open. “Make way for our newest and youngest national hero – Alex Eala!” Lacson posted on his X account, after Eala overcame her injury […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS EALA AFTER MUBADALA FINAL WIN

Senator Kiko Pangilinan hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala’s win in the recently concluded Mubadala DC Open Final, marking her first-ever hardcourt final win and her first WTA 500 final appearance. In his congratulatory message, Pangilinan said that Eala’s win must serve as an inspiration for the Filipino youth and highlighted the positive impact of […]

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Sports & Entertainment

FEU: UAAP SEASON 89 WILL CELEBRATE COMMUNITIES

As host of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 89, Far Eastern University (FEU) is setting the tone for a season that celebrates not only athletic excellence but also the people and communities that make collegiate sports possible. Anchored on the theme #ForEveryoneUAAP, FEU envisions a season where every member is equally […]

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Government

GAB WELCOMES IBO OCEANIA FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMP ENANO

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 […]

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GAB LAUDS PACIO FOR ONE MMA WORLD TITLE DEFENSE

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 […]

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BONG GO HAILS WINS OF EALA, OBIENA, YULO

Senator Bong Go filed separate Senate resolutions commending Filipino athletes Alexandra “Alex” Eala, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, and Carlos Yulo for their recent international achievements, with the veteran legislator giving particular emphasis to Eala’s historic run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go said the accomplishments of the […]