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Marama Tokong earned a wildcard for the WSL Philippines Pro, the first World Surf League Championship Tour event to be held in the Philippines. [photo credit: Pilipinas Surfing Facebook]

Marama Tokong Gets Coveted WSL Wildcard as Siargao Prepares to Welcome Surfing’s Biggest Stars

October 21, 2026October 20, 2026Leave a comment

Siargao surfing star Marama Tokong earns a wildcard for the Philippines’ first WSL Championship Tour event, set for Cloud 9 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10.

World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters visited Manila for a Decathlon Philippines and Franklin Sports showcase, sharing her journey from pickleball skeptic to one of the sport’s leading players.

Anna Leigh Waters Reveals Why She Once Hated Pickleball Before Becoming Its Biggest Star

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Leave a comment

World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters visits Manila for Franklin Sports’ Asia Pickleball Showcase, sharing how one game turned her from a critic into a fan.

Akari defeated PLDT in straight sets to claim its first victory in the PVL Siklab Series and end a two-game losing streak. [PVL Images]

Akari Ends PVL Losing Streak With Sweep of PLDT as Savi Davison Struggles to Find Her Scoring Touch

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Leave a comment

Akari snaps its two-game skid with a straight-sets win over PLDT, while Savi Davison scores just five points in the PVL Siklab Series.

Asian Paralympic Committee president H.E. Majid Rashed (seated) and Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo (left, wearing sunglasses) congratulate Ernie Gawilan following his gold-medal triumph in the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. Joining them are coaches Tony Ong and Bryan Ong. [PPC photo]

Ernie Gawilan’s Golden Gift to His Baby Girl Opens Philippines’ Asian Para Games Gold Rush

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Leave a comment

Ernie Gawilan captures the Philippines’ first gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 for the third straight edition.

Bella Belen scored six points in the deciding set as the Solar Spikers pulled away for a 15-8 finish against ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]

Bella Belen Sparks Capital1’s Fifth-Set Rout After Solar Spikers Fight Back Against ZUS Coffee

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Leave a comment

Bella Belen posted 29 points and her third straight triple-double as Capital1 rallied past ZUS Coffee in five sets in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series.