All set for PNG

It’s all systems go for the Philippine National Games which unfurls on May 25 in 14 different venues with the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex as the main hub. “Everything is in place. We’ve ironed out already all kinks to ensure the smooth sailing of the third edition,” said Commissioner Jose Luis Gomez in yesterday’s PSA Forum at Shakey’s. Incoming search terms:honorato pontigon... 

The 2013 Palarong Pambansa on April 21-27, 2013, Dumaguete City

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd), the lead agency in the conduct of the annual Palarong Pambansa, recently signed with the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, for the holding of the 2013 Palarong Pambansa. In addition to the events played in the 2012 Palarong Pambansa there will be three demonstration sports this year –wushu for secondary boys and... 

Ming badminton tilt May 7

Manila, Philippines – The current and rising young stars of Philippine badminton take centerstage next month when the PBA Victor Ming Ramos Youth Cup age group badminton championships is held May 7-11 at the PSC Badminton Hall at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Incoming search terms:ming ramos badminton tournament (7)Ming ramos cup 2013 (4)ming ramos badminton cup 2013 (3)2013... 

Paralympic Open

Manila, Philippines – The 2nd PhilSpada National Paralympic Open fi res off March 16-23 at the San Luis Educational, Cultural and Sport Village in Sta Cruz, Manila. More than 600 participants are competing in the tournament organized by the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently-Abled National Paralympic Committee of the Philippines (PhilSPADA-NPC Philippines) and supported... 

P20 million for PNG

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Sports Commission has allocated P20 million for the National Games slated in Manila in May. “Chairman Ricardo Garcia already set the budget for the National Games to make sure it will not be short in cash because PSC is also funding other local and international competitions such as the Asian Youth Games in China, Asian Indoor Games in Korea,... 

Puentevella re-elected

Former Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella has been reelected president of the Philippine Weightlifting Association by acclimation last week in Cebu. Other officials kept their respective positions, except for Emelyn Agustin, a former national lifter from Zamboanga, who was elected vice president, replacing the late Rolando Pener.  Read More »

SCOOP today

Manila, Philippines – The latest edition of the SCOOP Sa Kamayan goes out of town in a special session in connection with the PLDT-Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines’ National Open Championships in Maasin, Leyte.  Read More »

Blu Boys off to NZ

By CLYDE MARIANO Manila, Philippines – The RP Blu Boys leave today for New Zealand confident of figuring prominently in the World Men Softball championship slated on March 1 in Christchurch. Fully equipped and loaded with all the logistics from their arsenal, the Filipinos will match prowess against the world’s best teams in the 16-team biennial meet sanctioned by the International... 

LBC Ronda Pilipinas under way

By CLYDE MARIANO ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – The race to the podium is on as 96 cyclists from 12 teams start their campaign today in the Stage 1 of the third LBC Ronda Pilipinas here. The first lap will be an easy 134-kilometer stretch from this city to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay where riders are expected mostly flat roads and only a few uphill stretches. Incoming search terms:lbc ronda... 

Filipino athletes in Asian Indoor

Manila, Philippines – Filipino athletes will compete in seven events in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games slated in China in June next year. Range against the best in the region, the Filipinos will compete in billiards, tenpin bowling, chess, dancesport, futsal, mauythai and swimming. Incoming search terms:general lucas managuelod (2) Read More »