![PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Batang Pinoy 2025 Project Director Bong Coo conferred Plaque of Appreciation to Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao for General Santos City's successful hosting of the tournament. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC08593-400x200.jpg)
Pasig City and Manila are running neck-and-neck for the overall title at the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships, with only two golds separating the powerhouse delegations entering the final day.
![Patricia Mae Santor surges to another gold medal in the girls’ 200-meter butterfly. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/29102025_BP-GENSAN-SWIMMING-CRUZ_01_riodeluvio-400x200.jpg)
Patricia Mae Santor claimed her sixth medal to keep Manila in title contention at the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships in General Santos City.
![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.