Global pole vaulters hailed the Philippines’ hosting of the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, calling the Makati event “amazing” and “100-percent professional.”
NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a special Daily Fantasy event, where he shared career insights, advice for young athletes, and revealed his all-time fantasy lineup.
At the ASEAN Youth Exchange 2025 in Bangkok, Taylor’s University delegates highlighted how family values, sustainability, and cultural identity can redefine leadership for Southeast Asia’s next generation.
The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship opened its inaugural season at Paco Arena with standout performances across U11, U13, and U15 divisions, led by MLO Basketball’s Syrus Demante.
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DLSU outlasted UST in a five-set thriller to complete a sweep of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge preliminaries in San Juan.
Georgia’s Rauli Tutarauli will face Pieter Buist for the interim lightweight crown as BRAVE Combat Federation stages its first event in Tbilisi on October 3.
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National University overcame a sluggish start to rally past Letran in four sets, capping its V-League Collegiate Challenge prelims campaign with a victory.
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Far Eastern University overcame Perpetual Help in four sets to finish the V-League prelims with five straight wins and secure the No. 2 seed in the semifinals.
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College of Saint Benilde wrapped up its V-League Collegiate Challenge preliminaries with a four-set win over Arellano University, securing momentum ahead of the semifinals.
A new Les Mills global report reveals that “Most Valuable Participants” (MVPs) attend gyms more often, stay longer, refer more friends, and deliver significantly higher lifetime value than other members, offering operators a clear strategy for sustainable growth.