Traditionally, April 9 has been a “red-colored” national holiday in the Philippines as we Filipinos commemorate the fall of Bataan to the invading Japanese military forces during the four-year World War II hostilities.
BCCP to stage 12th Great British Golf Tournament on April 11
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) will host the 12th Great British Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11, at the Wack Wack Golf Country Club in Mandaluyong City.
NGAP election tries to resolve NOMELEC moves
The National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) was set to hold its elections at the Alabang Country Club on Friday, April 5.
![THE picture says it all—Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cong-b_hidilyn-654x1024.png)
‘You don’t have to say sorry…you’re still the queen’ – POC president hails Hidilyn Diaz
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoled the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo after the decorated weightlifter fell short of booking a Paris Olympics berth.
![GEN ESLAPOR and Kly Orillaneda keep the country’s colors afloat. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Eslapor2-scaled-e1712381366517-1024x845.jpg)
Eslapor, Orillaneda advance at AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open
Gen Eslapor and Kly Orillaneda of the Philippines advanced to the next phase despite a loss on Friday, April 5, in the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open.
PH hosting SEA Trail Running Cup, boosts bid to become Asian trail running destination
The Philippines is gearing up to welcome Southeast Asia’s trail running elites as it prepares to host the prestigious Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup in the locale of Bontoc, Mountain Province, from June 19-23, 2024.
![GEN ESLAPOR in action in last December’s Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge also in Nuvali. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gen-Eslapor--1024x843.jpg)
AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open tilt set for April 4
Volleyball action returns at the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) hosts the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open starting Thursday, April 4.
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You got this Boss Bill Velasco!
Word spread a couple of days ago that a good friend and former co-worker Bill Velasco was shockingly in the hospital.
MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational two-day tournament to bolster grassroots golf initiative
Smart Infinity, the premium postpaid brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) kicks off the summer by treating its members to a memorable and exclusive two-day golf tournament at the recent MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational held at the Manila Golf and Country Club.
![(L-R) Gina Eala, BPI Chief Human Resources Officer; Cathy Santamaria, BPI Chief Customer and Marketing Officer; Tere Marcial, BPI EVP and BPI Wealth President and CEO; Goldwin Monteverde, UPMBT Head Coach; Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. President and CEO; Jed Eva III, nowheretogobutUP Chairman [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot_2555-1024x399.png)
UP Fighting Maroons get new backer for UAAP Season 87
The University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) will kick off 2024 with a new partner. This is after it was announced that the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will be the new backer of the Fighting Maroons in the team’s journey towards excellence this coming UAAP Season 87.