![President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the FIVB Men’s World Championship opening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC09562-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippine Sports Commission donated 2,000 sports balls to the Office of the President in celebration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 68th birthday, supporting grassroots sports development.
PBA legend Benjie Paras has been named commissioner of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship, a new grassroots league combining structured play with analytics and tech innovation. The inaugural season begins in August 2025.
UP Cebu supports the launch of V-League Visayas, advocating for inclusive sports development beyond Metro Manila.
Daily Fantasy, in collaboration with Molten and UBTG, launches Project Bola to empower Filipino youth through basketball. The initiative brings high-quality basketballs and community events to local areas.
![(From left to right) Philippine Sports Commission Executive Director Paulo Francisco Tatad, PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, and City Sports Director Atty. Rocky Austria in a group photo during the press conference at the City Mayor's Office prior to the opening of Batang Pinoy 2024 National Championships. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0Q6A2053-400x200.jpg)
Over 15,000 athletes and officials converge in Puerto Princesa for the 16th Batang Pinoy National Championships, a premier grassroots sports event organized by the Philippine Sports Commission on Sunday, November 24, 2024.