![Dagupan expands opportunities for future Filipino champions. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC00791-400x200.jpeg)
Dagupan City officially became Pangasinan’s Regional Training Center for gymnastics and swimming under a landmark Philippine Sports Commission partnership.
Southeast Asian leaders are pushing major sports reforms through the Bali Declaration, aiming to elevate the SEA Games and launch new regional competitions.
![President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani (left) with POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio. [PCO photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/poc_oca_pbbm-400x200.png)
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
![Team Philippines chef de mission Donaldo "Don" Caringal, PSC chairman Patrick "Pato" Gregorio and 7th ABG CEO Ramon "Tats" Suzara. [photo: POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CR3_7256-400x200.jpg)
Top Philippine sports officials expressed confidence in Cebu’s readiness to host the 2028 Asian Beach Games, citing strong infrastructure, culture, and early preparation efforts.
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 receives strong backing from the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee ahead of its April 29 старт.
The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame will welcome its fifth batch of inductees on May 20 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum, honoring Filipino athletes and coaches who have achieved excellence in regional, continental, and global competitions.
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee and PhilCycling president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Asian Cycling Confederation head Dato' Amarjit Singh Gill lead the inauguration of the Tagaytay City CT Velodrome in June last year. [POC Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cong-bambol_velodrome1-400x200.png)
The Philippines hosts the ACC Track Cycling Championships for the first time in three decades, drawing over 600 athletes from across Asia.
Philippine Sports Hall of Fame nominations are officially open as the PSC launches its nationwide search for the fifth batch of Filipino sports legends before the March 15 deadline.
![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.