How One River Town Could Change Philippine Rowing Forever
PSC launches a rowing training center in Cauayan City, with SEA Games legend Joe Rodriguez leading efforts to develop future national champions.
Water Sports
‘Let the World Discover Us’: Philippines Scores Major Coup as World Surf League Adds Siargao to Elite Calendar
Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 has earned a historic promotion to the World Surf League Championship Tour, making the Philippines a first-time host of the world’s biggest professional surfing competition.
Philippine Dragon Boat Team Eyes Success in Hong Kong
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation Elite team returns to Hong Kong for the 50th Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, aiming to build on its recent medal-winning performances.
PH Rowers strike four medals in Asian Beach Sprint meet
Young Philippine rowers delivered a breakthrough performance at the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Thailand, capturing three gold medals and one silver while showcasing the promise of the country’s grassroots sports program.
Dagupan becomes PSC regional training center for gymnastics, swimming
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Dagupan City officially became Pangasinan’s Regional Training Center for gymnastics and swimming under a landmark Philippine Sports Commission partnership.
Dhenver Castillo captures Asian Beach Games windsurfing silver in tough continental showdown
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Dhenver John Castillo delivered another major international result for Team Philippines after securing silver in boys’ foil windsurfing at the 6th Asian Beach Games, reinforcing the country’s strong medal push in Sanya, China.
Siargao Cloud 9 Towers renovation boosts global surfing event plans
The iconic Cloud 9 Towers in Siargao are being renovated ahead of a major international surfing competition.
Leo Lopefranco defends title at 2026 PRA Indoor meet, leads winners
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Leo Lope Franco leads winners at the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet as top rowers shine in UP Diliman competition.
Joanie Delgaco sees PH rowing surge, PRA meet draws 100 entries
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Olympian Joanie Delgaco highlights the rapid growth of Philippine rowing as participation surges in the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet.
Asian Beach Games return in Sanya as Philippines backs sports tourism push
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The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.