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GEN ESLAPOR and Kly Orillaneda keep the country’s colors afloat. [PR photo]

Eslapor, Orillaneda advance at AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open

April 6, 2024Comments Off

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

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Comments Off

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]

AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open tilt set for April 4

April 1, 2024Comments Off

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.

You got this Boss Bill Velasco!

March 23, 2024Comments Off

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

March 22, 2024Comments Off

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]

UP Fighting Maroons get new backer for UAAP Season 87

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024Comments Off

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.

Samantha Kyle Catantan [photo credit: Philippine Fencing Association]

Samantha Catantan Paris Olympic dream still afloat

March 20, 2024Comments Off

Samantha Catantan heaved a big sigh of relief, returning to action after months of recuperating from an ACL injury she suffered in 2023.

Maxine Esteban {photo credit: Maxine Esteban Facebook]

Fencing: Tolentino wishes Esteban luck in Paris

March 19, 2024Comments Off

Filipina fencer Maxine Esteban will be representing Ivory Coast’s orange, white and green in Paris but for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), she’ll always be a source of pride and honor for her native country.

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Soriano files complaint against NOMELEC

March 9, 2024Comments Off

The counsel of Rodolfo Soriano has filed a complaint with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) board of trustees against the NOMELEC which is tasked to oversee the NGAP elections set for April 5 at the Alabang Country Club.