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BONG GO BOOSTS SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEV’T

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Youth and on Sports, has made an indelible mark on the lives of Filipino youth through his support of grassroots sports initiatives. From basketball leagues to cheer dance competitions, Go’s partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission has bolstered local organizations’ ability to provide structured sports programs […]

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VILLANUEVA LAUDS MANGIN’S WORLD TAEKWONDO GOLD WIN

Senator Joel Villanueva filed a resolution to commend fellow Thomasian, Tachiana Mangin for bagging the Philippines’ first gold in the women’s category of the World Taekwondo Junior Championships. “Mangin’s record-breaking performance at the World Taekwondo Junior Championships has brought great pride and honor to the whole UST community and the country,” Villanueva said on his Senate […]

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ESTRADA LAUDS PINAY TAEKWONDOIN FOR GOLD WIN

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to commend 16-year-old Tachiana Kezhia Mangin for ending the Philippines’ 28-year wait for a gold medal at the 2024 World Taekwondo Junior Championships. Mangin secured victory in the women’s -49kg category, earning the country’s second gold medal in the competition since its inception […]

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SENATE RATIFIES PH NATIONAL GAMES ACT BICAM REPORT

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committees on Sports as well as on Youth, expressed gratitude for the Senate’s ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the Philippine National Games (PNG) Act which he principally sponsored and also authored. The report reconciles the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2514 and House Bill […]

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DEPED, REBISCO TO DEVELOP GRASSROOTS VOLLEYBALL

The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Rebisco and Creamline, will collaborate to nurture youth values formation and wellness through grassroots volleyball development. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, an advocate for youth development through sports, underscored the significance of REBISCOVER Learning partnership, which includes the RebisCONGRESS or the conduct of training programs and volleyball clinics […]

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FIVB HOSTING A WIN-WIN SITUATION FOR PH – CAYETANO

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano pointed out that sports have the power to transform a nation not only by fostering unity among supporters but also by driving growth in tourism. “Hindi natin dapat bale-walain na ang sports, lalo na kapag hosting, nakakapag-unite sa atin. We need events like this because win-win [situation] ito,” Cayetano, who serves […]

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BONG GO SUPPORTS PH NAT’L KARATE TEAM

Though the 10th Southeast Asian Karate Federation Championships were held in Manila back in March 2023, the impact of the event continues to resonate. The event, which gathered over 280 athletes from Southeast Asia, was more than just a showcase of athletic prowess. It remains a testament to the role of sports in bringing people […]

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CAYETANOS LAUD ALAS PILIPINAS TEAMS FOR INT’L WINS

The Alas Pilipinas National Men’s and Women’s Teams athletes visited the Senate for a courtesy call to acknowledge Senator Alan Peter and Pia Cayetanos’ significant role in promoting and supporting volleyball in the Philippines. The Cayetanos have been instrumental in bringing international tournaments to the country.  After hosting the semifinals leg of the Men’s Volleyball […]

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TOPBREED SIGNS SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH UPMBT ANEW

Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) dog food brand TopBreed has stepped up anew to support the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) with a new partnership deal signed with university and team officials at the UP Executive House, August 21.  TopBreed of URC’s Agro-Industrial Group (URC-AIG) has been one of the Fighting Maroons’ sponsors since 2020. URC-AIG first partnered with the team in 2018 through its premium farm products unit, Robina Farms. […]

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HOUSE WANTS MORE INCENTIVES FOR PINOY ATHLETES

The House of Representatives is moving to strengthen the support system for Filipino athletes by revisiting and potentially amending Republic Act (RA) No. 10699, the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act. The announcement was made by no less than Speaker Martin Romualdez during a hero’s welcome held by the House of Representatives for […]