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Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate approval of Senate Bill No. 2514, or the Philippine National Games (PNG) bill, on second reading, following the proposal of significant amendments. Go is the principal sponsor and author of the measure. The bill, which aims to strengthen grassroots sports development and provide a structured national sports program, hurdled […]
In his continuing advocacy to boost grassroots sports development, Senator Bong Go lauded the recently concluded Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports Summit that was held recently in Negros Island. The event was supported by the office of Go and the Philippine Sports Commission. Themed “Steadfast in Advancing and Sustaining Grassroots Sports Development for Excellence,” […]
Gilas Pilipinas Youth stalwart Jacob Bayla will don another Pilipinas jersey. Only this time, it will be colored maroon, as he commits to the University of the Philippines. The 6’5 Fil-Am winger out of Norwalk, California was part of the Batang Gilas team who represented the Philippines in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship in 2022. […]
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development chaired by Isabela Representative Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III met with the Senate Committee on Sports, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), as well as Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHINADO) to ensure that the country fully complies with the world anti-doping code.Dy said that the […]
In unity and sportsmanship, the Eastern Samar Basketball and Volleyball League (ESBVL) Season 5 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony drawing participants and spectators from all 21 municipalities and 1 city of Eastern Samar at Borongan City Town Plaza, Eastern Samar. This event serves as the province’s dedication in advocating against substance abuse among […]
The Senate adopted a resolution commending and congratulating members of the Philippine team for their exemplary performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Adopted was Senate Resolution No. 825, taking into consideration 30 other resolutions congratulating and commending the Philippine team and their coaching staff for bringing pride and honor to the […]
Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, has called for stronger measures against game-fixing, emphasizing that government intervention may be necessary to ensure the integrity of sports. Proposed measures against game-fixing and also promoting professionalism in sports have been raised before the recent public hearing of the Senate Committee on Sports, joined […]
Longtime sports patron Ramon S. Ang believes the country is geared to win more golds in the coming Paris Olympics as he paid tribute to all Filipino athletes, particularly those who were honored during the recent Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards. Ang, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer, received his second PSA […]
A total of 36 medals were brought home by young Bulakenyo athletes who competed in Batang Pinoy 2023 held in some areas in Tagaytay and Manila recently. The Bulacan team won 1 Gold for Arnis; 2 Bronze for Athletics; 1 Bronze for Archery; 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze for Chess; 3 Gold, 1 Silver […]
Senator Bong Go pushed for the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games (PNG) and underscored the critical role of sports in national development. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2514 right before the Senate goes on break, Go reminded his colleagues of the constitutional basis for sports development in the Philippines. “Article […]