![[L to R] Virgilio Cortez, Francis Arnaiz and Ramon S. Fernandez of the Toyota Comets [Brian Yalung photo collection]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cortez-Arnaiz-and-Fernandez-1024x768.jpg)
PBA legend Francis Arnaiz details how he stepped back quietly from the pro ranks to live a quiet life in the United States back in 1986.
PNVF Challenge Cup tips off November 6
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) will stage the Challenge Cup on Monday, November 6, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (right) presents President Ferdinand R. Marcos a memorabilia from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou during the “Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat Para sa Bayaning Atletang Pilipino” at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. The memorabilia consists of 40 gold coins with the images of the 40 sports disciplines played in the Asian Games. [PSC media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poc-pbbm-1024x683.jpg)
Swimming: POC General Assembly confirms Philippine Aquatics Inc. as NSA
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) General Assembly confirmed the recognition of the Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) as the national sports association (NSA) for aquatic sports on Friday, October 27, at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant in Parañaque City.
![Arnis awardees gather for a photo opportunity during its awarding ceremonies at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in 2023 Philippine ROTC Games - National Championships. [PSC media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395517737_361379122997735_3908718819676004639_n-1024x725.jpg)
ROTC Games: PH Army dominates 2023 National Championships
Philippine Army dominated the 2023 ROTC Games National Championships after scooping 19 gold medals with two events left on Saturday, October 28.
![Henry Roger Lopez [PSC media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/375767875_231545499713190_2256966936809952950_n-e1698548267508-1024x763.jpg)
Asian Para Games 2023: Woodpushers snag 5 more golds, boost PH all-time best
The Philippine para chessers struck a gold mine Saturday, October 28, capturing five out of a possible six in the rapid event to cap the country’s campaign on a victorious note for an all-time high of ninth in the overall medal standings on the last day of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games.
![Florence Sumpay (Red) Champion) vs Rodrigo Lumogda (Blue) [PSC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395402008_354229670403023_8645409230533320460_n-1024x660.jpg)
ROTC Games 2023: PH Army boxers snag 5 gold medals
The Philippine Army scooped five gold medals in boxing at the 2023 ROTC Games National Championships held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Thursday, October 26.
![Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs [photo from Victor Wembanyama Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Snapinsta.app_385822462_852746122787913_3408443742969320509_n_1080-e1698307626420-1024x917.jpg)
First NBA Game Never Dies
NBA Rookie Victor Wembanyama, the no. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, had a so-so game in his NBA debut on Wednesday, October 25 (Thursday morning in Manila, October 26).
![Isaiah Santos [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ST-2023-LPU-vs.-RTU-B-Isaiah-Santos-6863-1024x683.jpg)
Spikers Turf 2023: Thunder foil Pirates
Savogue RTU-Basilan fended off Bayleaf Hotels-LPU, 25-16, 25-23, 24-26, 27-25 for a winning debut in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday night, October 25.
![Jesylmay Licup of the University of Baguio [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/100M-RUN-WOMEN-GOLD-MEDALIST-JESYLMAY-LICUP-UNIVERSITY-OF-BAGUIO-_resized_20231025_020343874-1024x632.jpg)
ROTC Games 2023: Jesylmae Licup crowned ‘Sprint Queen’
Determined to retain her scholarship and make it to the Philippine Team to help an impoverished family, Jesylmae Licup was crowned as the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games ‘Sprint Queen’ after winning the women’s century dash of the National Finals late Tuesday, October 24, at the Philsports track oval in Pasig City.
![Ernie Gawilan of the Philippines [PSC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/395684889_1467268297449063_6277101446307615617_n-1024x732.jpg)
Asian Para Games 2023: Ernie Gawilan delivers first gold to PH
Veteran Filipino para swimmer Ernie Gawilan achieved the coveted golden breakthrough for Team Philippines on Tuesday night, October 24, to retain the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 crown in runaway fashion at the Asian Para Games 2023 swimming championships.