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DALUMPINES LEADS PROGRAM FOR UP TAEKWONDO TEAMS

The University of the Philippines Taekwondo Teams have been given a much-welcome shot in the arm with the entry of Atty. Francine Dalumpines as first-ever program head. The Fighting Maroons’ women’s team finished fourth in UAAP Season 86, while the men wound up fifth. With the appointment of the private practice lawyer as program head, […]

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BONG GO SUPPORTS AGUSAN DEL SUR SOFTBALL PLAYERS

Imagine a field where every grain of sand tells a story of potential and where every swing is a stretch towards greatness.  In Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur, this is not just imagination—it has become reality with the support of Bong Go and the government. With a visionary leap, Go, chair of the Senate Committee […]

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ATAYDE’S QC DISTRICT 1 WARRIORS PH BAG CLS CUP

The District Warriors Philippines of Quezon City’s first district fought for flag and country and emerged victorious in the Mutant 2024 Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) Cup International Invitational League Under-23 Senior Basketball Boys Division crown held in Indonesia last Sunday. The District Warriors, backed by Quezon City first district Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde, withstood […]

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BONG GO URGES QC YOUTH TO BE ACTIVE IN SPORTS

Senator Bong Go advocated for engaging the youth in sports as a strategic approach to divert them from the dangers of illegal drug use during the Mikey Belmonte Cup 2024. The event was conducted in partnership with Go as part of his advocacy to promote grassroots sports development in collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission […]

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CONVERGE GIVES FIGHTING MAROONS TEAM SHUTTLES

Converge ICT Solutions, a solid supporter of the UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT), turned over two shuttles to the Fighting Maroons for their mobility needs. Converge Brand and Marketing Head Orange Ramirez and Senior Marketing Services Specialist Joven Quintana handed over the keys to the shuttles to UP officials led by President Atty. Jijil Jimenez, UP […]

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CAYETANO LAUDS ALAS PILIPINAS BRONZE WIN 

“What a great achievement!” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano congratulated the Alas Pilipinas Women’s National Volleyball Team for its historic bronze medal victory at the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenger Cup. “Thank you Lord God for this sweet victory! For the whole team and everyone who supported them,” Cayetano said in a Facebook post at […]

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES BILL GETS SENATE NOD

Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate approval of Senate Bill No. 2514, or the Philippine National Games (PNG) bill, on second reading, following the proposal of significant amendments. Go is the principal sponsor and author of the measure. The bill, which aims to strengthen grassroots sports development and provide a structured national sports program, hurdled […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SPORTS SUMMIT FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS

In his continuing advocacy to boost grassroots sports development, Senator Bong Go lauded the recently concluded Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports Summit that was held recently in Negros Island. The event was supported by the office of Go and the Philippine Sports Commission. Themed “Steadfast in Advancing and Sustaining Grassroots Sports Development for Excellence,” […]

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BAYLA TO SUIT UP FOR FIGHTING MAROONS

Gilas Pilipinas Youth stalwart Jacob Bayla will don another Pilipinas jersey. Only this time, it will be colored maroon, as he commits to the University of the Philippines. The 6’5 Fil-Am winger out of Norwalk, California was part of the Batang Gilas team who represented the Philippines in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship in 2022. […]

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ANTI-DOPING IN SPORTS BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development chaired by Isabela Representative Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III met with the Senate Committee on Sports, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), as well as Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHINADO) to ensure that the country fully complies with the world anti-doping code.Dy said that the […]