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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.
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Samantha Catantan Paris Olympic dream still afloat
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/218888116_5880078412003008_1293979092248668115_n-e1710820327618.jpg)
Fencing: Tolentino wishes Esteban luck in Paris
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.
Soriano files complaint against NOMELEC
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.
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EJ Obiena makes history as first Filipino to receive Olympic Games Paris 2024 Athlete Sponsorship
EJ Obiena was revealed to be part of the 117 athletes by the worldwide payment technology partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Toyota vs. Crispa: The Last Hurrah in Guam 1984
Toyota and Crispa played a pair of exhibition games dubbed the “Last Hurrah in Guam” in March 1984.
Thanks to Philippine Aquatics, swimming no longer drowning; Kume Marcial job perfect
Hosting the 11th Asian Age Group championships in New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac is proof that Philippine Aquatics is capable of achieving the unimaginable years back.