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Philippine Olympic Committee

Chef de Mission confident as Team Philippines settles into Chengdu World Games

Stephen Arapoc, president of Muay Thai PH, leads the team with pride and vision in Chengdu. [photo credit: Stephen Arapoc Facebook]
August 6, 2025
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Stephen Arapoc expresses strong belief in Team Philippines’ medal chances as the full delegation arrives for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.

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Patrick Gregorio’s appointment signals fresh unity in Philippine Sports

Patrick Gregorio’s background in boxing, basketball, and rowing shapes his sports leadership.
June 29, 2025
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Patrick “Pató” Gregorio’s appointment as PSC chairman marks a hopeful new chapter for Philippine sports, according to POC president Bambol Tolentino.

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Tagaytay City unveils new Velodrome and Rizal Statue, celebrating sports legacy

POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and ACC president Dato’ Amarjit Singh Gill along with POC executive board members and NSA heads and officials pose in front of the stainless steel 12-foot statue of National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal clad in fencing gear in front of the brand new Tagaytay City Hall.
June 25, 2025
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Tagaytay City celebrates the opening of its state-of-the-art velodrome and a tribute to Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a stunning 12-foot statue of the national hero in fencing gear, emphasizing his sportsmanship legacy.

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Ronald Oranza and Jermyn Prado Inaugurate Tagaytay City Velodrome as POC President Tolentino Leads Ceremony

The Women’s Elite Road Race podium finishers: Jermyn Prado (gold), Maritoni Krogg (silver), and Kate Yasmin Aquino (bronze).
June 20, 2025
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Cycling veterans Ronald Oranza and Jermyn Prado officially inaugurate the Tagaytay City Velodrome, the country’s first UCI-standard indoor cycling facility, with an opening ceremony led by POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.

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Rush Camingao clinches gold in PhilCycling National Championships Under-23 road race

Jazmine Kaye Vinoya raises her hands in triumph after winning the Women Junior road race.
February 28, 2025
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Rush Camingao dominated the Men Under-23 road race at the PhilCycling National Championships, finishing solo with a commanding lead. The event also saw controversy in the battle for bronze, as race officials handed out penalties for foul riding in the final sprint.

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Iloilo’s Gulmatico, Alejado shine with double Gold in PhilCycling Nationals

Commissaires officially start the individual time trial event in Batangas.
February 25, 2025
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Allaeza Mae Gulmatico and Maria Louisse Crisselle Alejado secured double gold for Iloilo, winning both the Criterium and Individual Time Trial (ITT) races at the PhilCycling National Championships for Road.

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Young Cycling Stars shine in PhilCycling National Championships Criterium Race

Young cyclists push their limits during the PhilCycling National Championships Criterium race in Tagaytay City.
February 25, 2025
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Young cycling stars from Iloilo, Pangasinan, and Narvacan made a strong statement on Day 1 of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road, winning gold in the Criterium races held in Tagaytay City.

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Team Philippines aims for glory at Asian Winter Games with Peter Groseclose, Kathleen Dubberstein as flag bearers

Speed skater Peter Groseclose [photo credit: Philippine Skating Union Facebook]
February 6, 2025
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Team Philippines is making history at the Ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin! With speed skater Peter Groseclose and curling athlete Kathleen Dubberstein leading the charge, the Filipino contingent is off to a strong start, aiming for a podium finish in multiple events. Can they bring home the country’s first-ever winter sports medal?

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Key Appointments announced at POC General Assembly

Key members of the Philippine Olympic Committee gather during the first General Assembly of the year to discuss crucial appointments and preparations for upcoming international events. [POC photo]
January 15, 2025
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) named key sports leaders to spearhead major international events, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

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POC eyes first Winter Olympics medal with Harbin Asian Winter Games campaign

January 1, 2025
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The Philippines is sending its largest contingent yet to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, with a 20-athlete team competing in six disciplines. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) hopes this participation sets the stage for the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal in Milan-Cortina 2026.

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