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Senator Francis Tolentino [Francis Tolentino FB page]

Solon hails successful staging of ROTC Games Visayas leg

August 19, 2023Leave a comment

Sen. Francis Tolentino said the organizers of the ongoing Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games will use the Visayas Leg as a benchmark when they stage the next editions in Mindanao and Luzon.

Javen (left) and brother twin Jansen Pareja (right) [PSC photo release]

ROTC Games 2023: Pareja bests twin brother for kickboxing gold

August 19, 2023Leave a comment

University of Iloilo’s (UI) Javen Pareja bested his twin brother Jansen in the men’s kickboxing 57-kilogram finals of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas Leg here at SM Iloilo on Thursday, Aug. 17.

FIBA WC 2023: PSC Chair calls Pinoy fans to watch and support games

August 19, 2023Leave a comment

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann reiterated his support for the country’s hosting and called on basketball-loving Filipinos to watch the games, especially Gilas Pilipinas matches, starting August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan

Eumir Felix Marcial [photo credit: Eumir Marcial Facebook]

Boxing: Eumir Marcial to focus on Olympic gold medal dream

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Leave a comment

Eumir Felix Marcial will focus full-time on his Olympic gold medal dream following the cancelation of his fifth professional fight set later this month, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Friday, Aug. 18.

FIBA WC 2023: Clarkson preserved in Gilas rout of Ivory Coast

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Leave a comment

NBA star Jordan Clarkson and six-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo led five Gilas Pilipinas players in double figures as the Nationals overpowered African qualifier Ivory Coast in the second half on the way to an 85-62 tuneup game victory Friday night, Aug. 18, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

ROTC Games: Batang Pinoy multi-medalist stars in arnis

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Leave a comment

Nathaniel Balajadia spearheaded the winners in the arnis competition after ruling the men’s non-traditional single weapon event in the Air Force bracket of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas Leg on Thursday, Aug. 17, at SM Iloilo.

Larry Who: The ‘Larry Johnson’ controversy at the 1978 FIBA World Championship

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Leave a comment

In October 1978, the United States brought 12 players to the 8th World Basketball Championship (renamed as FIBA World Cup since 2014 in Spain) in Manila.

College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers [photo credit: VLeague]

V-League Collegiate Challenge: Lady Blazers start quest against Lady Pirates

August 17, 2023Leave a comment

With a wealth of experience this time, College of Saint Benilde is determined to break the UAAP’s dominance in the V-League Collegiate Challenge starting Friday, Aug. 20, at the Paco Arena.

Romeo Constancio of UNO-R Peter [PSC photo release]

ROTC Games 2023: Constancio of UNO-R Peter rules 100-m dash

August 16, 2023Leave a comment

Romeo Constancio of UNO-R Peter outraced Peter Molina of WVSU in the crucial stretch to rule the men’s 100-m dash in 11.5 seconds and became the most bemedalled athlete with three golds at the end of the athletics competition in the 2023 ROTC Games Visayas Leg on Wednesday at the Iloilo Sports Complex.

ROTC Games: Leyte Colleges stay unbeaten

August 16, 2023Leave a comment

Leyte Colleges (LTC) recovered from a sluggish start to overcome Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT), 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-16, and advance to the women’s volleyball semifinals in the 2023 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas Leg at the University of San Agustin Gymnasium on Wednesday, Aug, 16.

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