![Bago City’s Divine Pablito competes in the girls’ discus throw under rainy conditions. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/26102025_BP-GENSAN-DISCUS-THROW-U18girls-PABLITO_04-400x200.jpg)
Bago City’s Divine Pablito claimed the first gold medal of the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships in General Santos City, capping a day that also saw nine swimming records fall.
![The Philippine team representatives with Chef de Mission Ramon “Tats” Suzara during the AYP opening rites at the Exhibition World Bahrain. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Team-Philippines-parade-with-flags-during-the-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-3rd-Asian-Youth-Games-01424-400x200.jpeg)
Philippine Chef de Mission Ramon “Tats” Suzara is confident the country’s young athletes can deliver more medals in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, banking on strong performances from combat and individual sports.
![Fabio Azevedo announces the Philippines as the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship host at MOA Arena. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-28-at-6.44.53-PM-400x200.png)
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian icon Leila Barros confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship, part of a seven-year volleyball development plan.
![PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio (center) pledged his full backing for the upcoming Manila leg of the International Series during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by key tournament officials (L-R): Jordan Lam, Tournament Director Pat Janssen, International Series Head Rahul Singh, and Migs Almeda. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/viber_image_2025-09-24_10-39-49-803-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines will host the INTERNATIONAL SERIES for the first time in October, as Miguel Tabuena takes on LIV GOLF champions Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club.
![President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the FIVB Men’s World Championship opening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC09562-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippine Sports Commission donated 2,000 sports balls to the Office of the President in celebration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 68th birthday, supporting grassroots sports development.
![DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (left) has pledged support to PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio’s initiative with the DepEd to the tune of P180 million. [photo credit: PCO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/541281698_1470786440630224_2529234180102882857_n-e1756559722753-400x200.jpg)
The PSC, DepEd, and Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo are uniting to establish the Philippines’ largest weightlifting academy, strengthening grassroots sports in line with President Marcos’ directive.
The PSC has chosen Bukidnon’s world-class sports complex as a key training hub for Filipino boxers preparing for major international competitions.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio explored the possibility of the Philippines hosting the 2033 World Games after fruitful discussions with IWGA leaders in China.
The Philippine men’s floorball team opened its World Games campaign with a 12-2 loss to Latvia, setting sights on key matches vs Sweden and Switzerland.
![Team Philippines athletes light up the opening ceremony at Tianfu International Convention Center. [photo credit: Chengdu World Games 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Opening-Ceremony-Parade-Nation-Philippines05-400x200.jpg)
Wushu ace Agatha Wong kicks off Team Philippines’ medal bid in the World Games, while athletes from wakeboarding, muay thai, and floorball also see action.