Continuing its partnership with Mindanao State University (MSU), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is set to rehabilitate the university’s swimming pool this year, as part of the national government rehabilitation program for Marawi City.
PSC Engr. Eduardo Clariza and Arch. Noel Elnar have conducted initial …
Read MoreMaria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize award is “not a slap” on the government’s face as “no one has ever been censored in the Philippines,” Malacañang said on Monday.
“Certainly not. It is not a slap on the government. It was made by private individuals in …
Read MoreConsistency is the name of the game for Ian Sangalang, who has proven his worth time and again as the steady anchor of Magnolia throughout its PBA Philippine Cup campaign.
Calm, cool, and collected, the 29-year-old Sangalang quietly and effectively played his role in the …
Read MoreA NASCAR team that NBA legend Michael Jordan owns and its driver Bubba Wallace had their first racing win in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series on Monday.
Wallace, 27, who drives 23XI Racing Toyota, won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
He became …
Read MoreAround 450 million cyberattacks were avoided at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as attempts against the official website and organizing committee’s system were blocked each time, local media reported Tuesday.
The cyberattack attempts took place from the opening of the Olympics on July 23 to …
Read MoreSpanish legend Pau Gasol announced his retirement Tuesday from basketball at the age of 41.
Gasol began his career with Barcelona in 1998 before moving to the NBA in 2001 to play for the Memphis Grizzlies.
He later moved to the Los Angeles Lakers and …
Read MoreInternational and local experts in traditional sports will headline the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-backed 2021 Indigenous Sports and Games Webinar Series: Preserving and Promoting the Rich Cultural Heritage of our Ancestors starting October 7.
The four-part webinar series is in conjunction with the celebration of …
Read MoreTwo Leyte Sports Academy (LSA) scholars brought home gold and bronze medals in the recently concluded 2021 World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Halmstad, Sweden.
Veronica Ompod and Jane Erasmo from Matag-ob, Leyte bested other powerlifters worldwide when they represented the country during the event on …
Read MoreManny Pacquiao, the only eight-division champion in boxing history, has officially called it a career in boxing after announcing his retirement from the sport on Wednesday.
In a 14-minute video, the 42-year-old Pacquiao said “goodbye boxing,” signaling an end to his illustrious career that lasted …
Read MoreMeralco put Ginebra in danger of missing the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after dealing them a 79-66 romping in the final day of the elimination round on Thursday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
The Bolts quickly clobbered the Gin …
Read MoreMeralco secured the second seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after beating NLEX, 104-101, on Wednesday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
Only needing to win just one game out of their last two to clinch the second spot, …
Read MoreLuis Scola has decided to retire from basketball, the Argentine Basketball Confederation announced on Tuesday.
“Farewell to a legend was confirmed. A 22-year career in the National Team, with 22 tournaments, 173 games and 2857 points. An immense career that made us better and filled …
Read MoreMANILA – The Philippine Azkals have been grouped with Thailand during the group stage draw for the AFF Suzuki Cup at the AFF headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
The Azkals and the Thais are expected to cruise through Group A, which also includes Myanmar, …
Read MoreTwo micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Region 3 (Central Luzon) will vie for the top awards in this year’s National Productivity Olympics.
Geraldine Panlilio, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 3, said on Monday the region’s entries to the …
Read MoreThe Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has honored the four Filipino athletes who led the country’s most successful Summer Olympic stint ever earlier this year in Tokyo by having commemorative stamps for them.
The PHLPost on Saturday unveiled the new stamps with no less than gold …
Read MoreThe Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released stamps celebrating the triumph of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
The stamps feature Diaz’s winning moments in Tokyo on July 26, 2021 that made her a national sensation as she captured the elusive gold …
Read MoreUS tech firm Apple introduced Tuesday four new iPhone 13 models at a virtual event held at its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
The new models include iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 with Super Retina XDR display with A15 bionic chip, which Apple dubbed as the …
Read MoreTalk ‘N Text secured the top seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after beating NorthPort, 102-92, on Wednesday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
The Tropang Giga bounced back from a slow start, something rookie Mikey Williams called a …
Read MoreA Best Player of the Game on the eve of his birthday. Now, a Player of the Week a day after he turned 26.
Robert Bolick led NorthPort to a sweep of its three games in a week’s span following the team’s return to action …
Read MoreRenowned Spanish actress and model Penelope Cruz won as Best Actress Saturday on the closing night of the 78th Venice Film Festival on the Lido Peninsula.
Spain’s cinema queen grabbed the award for her starring role in “Parallel Mothers”, a film about two mothers who …
Read MoreEmma Raducanu, the hope of British tennis, won the 2021 US Open women’s singles title on Saturday, her first Grand Slam championship.
Raducanu, 18, beat her 19-year-old Fil-Canadian opponent, Leylah Fernandez, in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 in the all-teen final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in …
Read MoreNorthPort continued its blitz in the PBA Philippine Cup after drubbing Terrafirma, 104-84, on Saturday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
A solid first half on both ends dictated the Batang Pier’s second straight win as they held the Dyip …
Read MoreLapu-Lapu notched its second straight win in the Visayas leg of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup after trouncing Dumaguete, 67-57, on Tuesday at the Alcantara Civic Center.
The Heroes, despite struggling offensively too, held the Warriors to only six points in the second quarter before …
Read MoreThe Laguna Heroes made history on Saturday night as they became the first ever champions of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP).
In a rare Philippine sporting event happening during the Holy Week holidays, Laguna clinched the All-Filipino Conference title after beating Camarines …
Read Moretotal of 46 paintings made by children with cancer were sold at an auction held by a local chapter of an international service organization last Wednesday.
Jaime Tee, newly installed president of Metro Baguio Lions Club, on Sunday said an art exhibit cum auction night …
Read MoreAuthorities of the South Korean capital of Seoul sent a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stating an intention to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games with North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday.
“Seoul’s metropolitan government said Thursday it has notified the …
Read MoreMANILA - An official of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) on Saturday said they will bless palms even after Palm Sunday (March 28).
Rev. Fr. Douglas Badong, parochial vicar of Quiapo Church, said the faithful can bring their palm branches on …
Read MoreThe torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games started on Thursday in Japan’s northeastern prefecture of Fukushima.
The opening ceremony was held at the J-Village football training center but without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Japanese women’s football team members, who bagged …
Read MoreAthletics’ world governing body launched a Global Conversation survey campaign on Monday to help develop a “World Plan” for the sport over the rest of the decade.
According to an official press release, World Athletics is inviting the entire international athletics community to participate in …
Read MoreGyms, fitness centers, and spas are still allowed to operate at limited capacity in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal which are currently placed under a general community quarantine (GCQ) bubble until April 4, Malacañang said on Monday.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this …
Read MoreNational Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James was announced to be “out indefinitely” after sustaining a high ankle sprain on Saturday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers said on their website that the 36-year-old forward left the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Hawks …
Read MoreOrganizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics said on Saturday that the world’s biggest games would be held without overseas spectators, given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
“We have to take decisions which may need sacrifice from everybody and we have to ask for understanding,” said …
Read MoreWhat could be more fun than watching a movie while enjoying the cold afternoon breeze of Baguio on a boat afloat the Burnham Lake?
The 1st Montañosa Film Festival (MFF) that aims to help local talents hone their skills is offering a different experience to …
Read MoreDavao Occidental moved to within a win from winning the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League title after holding off San Juan, 66-58, in Game 3 of the finals at the Subic Bay Gymnasium on Saturday.
A second quarter surge turned out to be enough for the …
Read MoreSan Juan’s John Wilson has been named the Most Valuable Player of the MPBL Lakan Season.
Wilson received his award prior to Game 4 of the national finals at the Subic Bay Gymnasium on Sunday
The 34-year-old former Jose Rizal University star and Philippine Basketball …
Read MoreIf President Rodrigo Duterte decides to run for vice president in 2022, 1Sambayan’s claim that the Duterte administration is incompetent will be put to the test, a Palace official said on Sunday.
In his commentary show “Counterpoint”, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo welcomed the …
Read MoreFormer two-time ONE Championship lightweight champion Eduard Folayang will be returning to action on April 29 as he will be part of ONE on TNT 4.
Folayang, arguably the most decorated Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter ever, will take on Japanese pugilist Yoshihiro Akiyama …
Read MoreFormer ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) veteran Jason Brickman will lead Meralco’s charge in the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) 3×3 league.
Team manager Paolo Trillo confirmed the development on Friday.
“We’re looking forward to seeing his brand of basketball up close,” Trillo said.
Brickman played for …
Read MoreSan Juan bounced back from its Game 1 loss to equalize in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Finals with a 70-65 Game 2 win against Davao Occidental on Thursday night at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.
The Knights crawled back from a 43-50 third quarter deficit …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has extended a total of PHP5.12 billion financial assistance for sports development of the national sports associations (NSAs) last decade.
Based on the PSC financial report released to the media on Wednesday, the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association topped …
Read MoreThe Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government has granted a 10-year-old Bangsamoro chess master an educational scholarship, vowing to provide financial assistance for his training and future matches.
“One of the goals of the Bangsamoro Sports Commission [BSC] is to develop young and …
Read MoreBarcelona superstar Lionel Messi equaled club legend Xavi Hernandez’s appearance record in the club, playing in his 767th match for the Spanish powerhouse on Monday evening.
“Leo Messi keeps setting new highs and with his appearance in the starting XI [eleven] against Huesca on Monday, …
Read MoreSenators on Monday allowed Ivorian cager Kakou Ange Franck Williams Kouame and Spanish footballer Bienvenido Morejon Marañon to play in international leagues under the Philippine flag.
All 23 senators present voted to approve on third and final reading House Bill No. 8631 under Committee Report …
Read MoreAs expected by fans and observers alike, Joshua Munzon was the first pick of the regular Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Draft held virtually on Sunday night.
And for the Philippines’ No. 1 3×3 player, it is a great privilege that he headlines what many touted …
Read MoreThe first major local esporting event of the year is set to kick off on March 27, organizers said.
Debuting with four online games, the two-day esports tournament will also see the launching of the Misamis Oriental Esports Organization (MESO), a youth-based group with the …
Read MoreThe Philippine team for this year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will be a bigger group than what was previously said as Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino presented the entry by numbers for the upcoming meet to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez …
Read MoreFilipino karateka James de los Santos has once again captured an e-kata gold, ruling the Sportdata E-Tournament World Series #2.
De los Santos edged Romanian opponent Andrel Nedelcu, 24.3-24, in the finals on Friday.
He defeated William Tran of Sweden in the first round, 25.4-24.3; …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF) will have 10 new members as the selection committee announced the latest additions on Friday.
Headlining the list is basketball’s “Living Legend” Robert Jaworski, who won multiple championships in the collegiate, professional, and national team ranks.
He also …
Read MoreDefense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday came to the defense of Southern Luzon Command chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., after senators called for his removal as spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force.
In a Laging Handa briefing, Lorenzana said the military and the …
Read MoreF2 just made the move.
The women’s club volleyball powerhouse announced on Thursday that they too are jumping to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after five years with the Philippine Superliga (PSL).
“To PVL, thank you for inviting us. May the new partnership be fruitful, …
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