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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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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.
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.
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is poised for re-election as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), gaining significant support from National Sports Association (NSA) leaders at a celebration held at Chef Jessie’s. With the POC elections approaching, Tolentino’s leadership is gaining momentum.
Ricky Vargas expresses strong support for the reelection of Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), highlighting Tolentino’s leadership and achievements for the organization and athletes, amidst the challenging political dynamics within the POC.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) election committee, led by Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Kalaw IV, is expected to decide soon on the protests filed by the camps of incumbent president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and challenger Joaquin “Chito” Loyzaga. The committee is reviewing several disqualification petitions before the upcoming POC elections on November 29.
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: Al Panlilio aims to foster sustainability and harmony in the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) as he supports the re-election of President Bambol Tolentino. Learn about their vision for a thriving sports landscape in the Philippines.
Basketball and surfing heads Al Panlilio and Dr. Jose Raul Canlas reaffirm their support for Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino’s leadership in the Philippine Olympic Committee as they commit to running on his ticket in the upcoming POC elections.
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POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino enhances the Philippines’ connections with the global sports community during the ANOC General Assembly in Portugal. Discover key highlights from this important event.
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino unveils his “Working Team” for the Philippine Olympic Committee elections on November 29, highlighting achievements and goals for Philippine sports.