The Philippines has launched the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a 23-sport competition designed to help young athletes qualify for future Olympic events.
PSC launches a rowing training center in Cauayan City, with SEA Games legend Joe Rodriguez leading efforts to develop future national champions.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio proposed creating the Philippines’ first Sports University under UP to strengthen athlete development and Olympic success.
Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 has earned a historic promotion to the World Surf League Championship Tour, making the Philippines a first-time host of the world’s biggest professional surfing competition.
The Philippines impressed both on and off the mat at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships, with young athletes delivering breakthrough performances while organizers earned praise from international federations and more than 15 visiting delegations.
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio lauds Alas Pilipinas’ strong AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup campaign in Candon City.
The Philippine Sports Commission and the City of Manila have expressed strong support for the redevelopment of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex ahead of the 2027 SEA Plus Youth Games.
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A barangay-based club from Tanay, Rizal stunned elite teams to win the inaugural PFF Futsaliga U17 Boys’ Division championship at Philsports Arena.
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Dagupan City officially became Pangasinan’s Regional Training Center for gymnastics and swimming under a landmark Philippine Sports Commission partnership.
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The Philippines formally secured hosting rights for the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games following a meeting between President Marcos Jr. and OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani.