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Philippine Olympic Committee

Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets

POC president Abraham Tolentino and secretary-general Atty. Wharton Chan with volleyball officials. [photo: POC]
August 10, 2026
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Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.

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Tagaytay CT Velodrome to Host Groundbreaking Asian Cycling Event

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino
August 10, 2026
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Tagaytay will host the inaugural Asian Youth Plus Track Championships next year, giving young cyclists from Asia and Oceania a new continental stage.

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Philippine Volleyball Federation Wiped Clean After FIVB Suspension

Philippine volleyball begins a new chapter following sweeping governance reforms.
July 28, 2026
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The entire PNVF board resigned as Philippine volleyball moves toward reforms following the FIVB suspension and POC intervention.

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5 Alas Stars Missing as PH Volleyball Ramps Up Training

Training is in full swing for Alas Pilipinas Women, but several key players remain unavailable due to injuries and other commitments.
July 10, 2026
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Five key players remain absent as Alas Pilipinas Women continue preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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Karate Chief Ricky Lim Gets Call to Lead PH Asiad Campaign

Ricky Lim has been appointed the Philippines' chef de mission for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [Richard Lim Facebook]
July 10, 2026
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Karate Pilipinas president Ricky Lim has been appointed chef de mission for the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following the resignation of Al Panlilio due to business commitments.

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Alas Pilipinas Reloads: 33 Athletes Named for Asian Games Volleyball Campaign

The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]
June 30, 2026
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The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.

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India’s Loss, Philippines’ Gain: PH Football Cashes In on Surprise Asian Games Slot

The Philippine men's football team secured a place at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
June 30, 2026
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The Philippine men’s football team has secured a surprise place at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games after India’s withdrawal opened a slot. The qualification means the Philippines will field both its men’s and women’s football teams while preparing its largest delegation in recent Asian Games history.

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Frigoni and Minowa Return: Why the Philippines Is Betting on Foreign Coaches Again for Asian Games Volleyball Glory

Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]
June 28, 2026
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The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

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Future Olympians in the Making: More Than 500 Students Take Part in Massive Olympic Day Celebration in Tagaytay

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president with kids from three Tagaytay City schools celebrate Olympic Day on Tuesday (June 23) at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. [POC photo]
June 24, 2026
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More than 500 students from Tagaytay City schools took part in sports clinics during the Philippine Olympic Committee’s Olympic Day celebration at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. The event highlighted youth development and Olympic values through hands-on training in multiple sports.

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PH adds six modern pentathlon qualifiers for Asian Games

Momentum continues to rise as more Filipino athletes qualify across multiple sports ahead of the Asian Games campaign.
June 10, 2026
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Team Philippines continues to expand its Asian Games roster after six modern pentathlon athletes secured qualification for Nagoya-Aichi 2026, boosting confidence in the national campaign.

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