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PBA LAUDED FOR EASING UP ON FIL-FOREIGN PLAYERS

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list on Wednesday welcomed the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) move to ease eligibility requirements for Filipino-foreigners hoping to play in the league. “This is indeed good news for foreign basketball players who have Filipino ancestry, especially those who hold dual citizenship,” PBA Party-list spokesperson Atty. Migs Nograles said. PBA […]

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PRIORITY BOOSTER JABS FOR SEAG ATHLETES URGED

With the postponement of the 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games from November to May 2022, the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is urging the government to prioritize COVID-19 booster shots for national athletes joining the regional competition. “The postponement actually gives us a time to administer booster shots to our athletes to ensure their […]

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PBA PARTY LAMENTS SASO’S MOVE TO PLAY FOR JAPAN

Yuka Saso’s decision to become a Japanese citizen will be a big blow to Philippine golfing, the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list said Thursday. “Yuka Saso is one of the bright lights of Philippine golfing, and of course her decision to play for Japan will leave a gaping hole in the sport here in […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST BATS FOR ESPORTS GOV’T SUPPORT

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is pushing for the national government’s support in developing the gaming and esports industry in the Philippines, noting the massive number of active players in the country and their history of enthusiasm towards video games since the last decade.“They may not be known or as talked about as […]

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REBISCO IS PNVF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLATINUM SPONSOR

Rebisco, a staunch supporter of Philippine volleyball from the grassroots, campus, professional and national levels, is going all out for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation’s volleyball tournament this November. The snacks and biscuits company is the Platinum Sponsor of the Champions League, the first national league ever organized in volleyball with men’s and women’s events. […]

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PODIUM FINISHERS IN ANNUAL WORLD TILTS ALSO DESERVE CASH INCENTIVES —PBA PARTY-LIST

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list on Friday said it may be time to revisit Republic Act No. 10699, or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, to increase cash incentives for athletes bagging podium finishes in annual world championship tilts. This, after gymnast Carlos Yulo won gold and silver medals in […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST LAUDS VAXXING OF STUDENT ATHLETES

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) over the weekend lauded the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for spearheading the coronavirus vaccination drive for student-athletes. “We thank CHED for listening to our call to include student-athletes in the list of priority groups for inoculation against COVID-19. We also congratulate them for the successful launch of their […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST TO PSC: SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES

With Super Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So winning his third US Chess Championship crown Tuesday (Wednesday Philippine Time), the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list is hoping the Philippines will never have to suffer a repeat of the way it lost the chess prodigy. “We congratulate GM Wesley So on yet another feather in his cap. […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST LAUDS BOXING COACH BOY VELASCO

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list thanked national boxing coach Nolito “Boy” Velasco for his contributions to Philippine amateur boxing, extolling the celebrated coach after he decided to retire and leave the national boxing team. “We thank Coach Boy Velasco for all his accomplishments in nurturing our country’s boxing talents. His guidance has been […]

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PH VOLLEYBALL TEAMS GET FULL SUPPORT FROM REBISCO

Biscuit and snack food giant Rebisco is all-out for Philippine volleyball. The main supporter of the Philippine Men’s and Women’s National Teams’ stint at the Asian Club Championship hosted by Thailand sees the international volleyball club competition as a great opportunity for our local athletes to get the all-important foreign exposure that will hone their game. […]