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PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (front, third from left) and Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Edward Hayco (front, second from left) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony with (front, from left) Cavite Vice Governor Athena Tolentino and Tagaytay City Vice Mayor Agnes Tolentino, DMD, as well as combat sports officials (rear, from left) Alvin Aguilar (president, wrestling), Jose Malonzo (secretary-general, Vovinam), Alexander Sulit (president, judo), Tongson Rene (secretary-general, arnis), Ferdie Agustin (president, jiu-jitsu) and Atty. Wharton Chan (secretary-general, kickboxing).

Tagaytay City gradually transforming into national sports hub

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino led the inauguration ceremony for the Tagaytay City Combat Center on Thursday, July 27, signaling what could be the world-famous tourist destination’s gradual transformation into the country’s multi-sport hub.

VOLLEYBALL federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (seated, center), with Seda Nuvali general manager Armand Angeles and secretary-general Donaldo Caringal pose with the team coaches and captains of Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia during the tournament press conference Thursday at the Seda Nuvali.

SEA VLeague: Bagunas, Espejo, Rotter lead PH charge

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

The Philippines, with seasoned aces Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo on board, will be out to wage a stronger fight when it hosts the second leg of the inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) Volleyball League on Friday, July 28, at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.

Sara Eggesvik (right) trying to mark New Zealand skipper Ali Riley. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Proudly Filipino, Eggesvik ready for Norway

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder, Sara Eggesvik, will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready when the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday

Goalie Olivia McDaniel (left) leads the other Filipinas in saluting the crowd after their upset of the Ferns. With her are: Sofia Harrison (second from left), Ryley Bugay, Isabella Flanigan and Quinley Quezada. [contributed photo]

FIFA Womens World Cup: ‘Puso’ pushes Filipinas to epic first win

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Leave a comment

Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel and midfielder Tahnai Annis were both asked what Filipino word came to mind in describing the Filipinas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup monumental 1-0 upset of the Ferns in front of a packed hometown crowd at the Wellington Stadium on Tuesday (July 25) night.

POC President Bambol Tolentino [POC Photo]

POC Prexy hails Filipinas, Blu Girls

July 26, 2023Leave a comment

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino heaped praises for the national team’s stunning victory over New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, July 25, saying God’s hand continues to touch Filipino athletes as they battle odds on the global arena.

MMA: ‘The Passion’ weighs in on Brooks vs Musumeci clash

July 26, 2023Leave a comment

Former ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio is still torn as to who to pick as he sees the clash between Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks and Mikey “Darth Rigatoni” Musumeci as one that is too close to call.

Members of the Philippine national team to the 1954 World games listen attentively to head coach Hetminio Silva during a huddle.

1954 World Basketball Championship: A Glittering World Bronze

July 26, 2023February 17, 2024Leave a comment

A dozen countries were in attendance during the 1954 edition. Seven came from the Americas, three hailed from Europe and two came from Asia – the Philippines and Formosa (Taiwan/now known as Chinese-Taipei.

Sarina Bolden exults after scoring the winning header against New Zealand. Joining her in the celebration is teammate Sofia Harrision. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas stun Ferns in historic match

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Leave a comment

In front of a stunned packed crowd 32,357 of mostly hometown fans at the Sky Stadium, the Filipinas pulled the rugged from the under the fancied Ferns, 1-0, on Tuesday, July 25.

MMA: Is ‘The Machine’ ready to be the new face of Team Lakay?

July 25, 2023Leave a comment

Jhanlo “The Machine” Sangiao knows that he has ways to go before he can be considered as the new face of Team Lakay.

Vermosa Estates Green Run delights runners, dogs and their owners

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Leave a comment

Competitive athletes, fun runners and doting dog owners had the time of their lives running in the pollution-free, abundant green surroundings of the Vermosa Estates in the yearly Green Run staged inside Ayala Land’s 740-hectare property in Imus, Cavite recently.

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