![Alex Eala's parents, Mike Eala and Rizza-Maniego Eala, warmly embrace their daughter after her 4-6, 4-6 women's singles quarterfinal loss to Colombia's Camila Osorio in the Philippine Women's Open last Thursday night. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_617-400x200.png)
The Philippine Women’s Open made a strong debut at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, earning congratulations from sports leaders and international players for its world-class execution and sold-out crowds.
![Big events, bigger impact — sports tourism goes national. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/617412469_1331455962350944_7548995238830720786_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines is ramping up its sports tourism push under Administrative Order No. 38, aiming to align with global benchmarks and unlock jobs, investment, and international exposure through major sporting events.
![Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam, Swerte Partylist Congresswoman Arlyn Ayon, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Roque, and Malaybalay City Vice Mayor Estilito "Litoy" Marabe [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC01490-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Sports Commission and the Bukidnon provincial government formalized a partnership to establish a regional training center for national boxers in Malaybalay.
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The Philippine Sports Commission praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for formalizing the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee, a move seen as a major step in positioning the Philippines as a global sports hub.
The PSC has chosen Bukidnon’s world-class sports complex as a key training hub for Filipino boxers preparing for major international competitions.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio explored the possibility of the Philippines hosting the 2033 World Games after fruitful discussions with IWGA leaders in China.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has endorsed the return of the Tour of Luzon, a multi-stage cycling event spanning 1,074.90 kilometers across North and Central Luzon, starting April 24 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
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The Tour of Luzon is back on April 24 with a challenging eight-stage format, testing both strength and strategy in a 1,074.90-kilometer journey across Northern Luzon.