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DOT GIVES FULL SUPPORT FOR FIBA WORLD CUP IN PH

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed confidence of the country’s capability as she delivered her keynote message during the International Basketball Federation FIBA luncheon hosted by the PLDT Group. “Last March through Malacañang Administrative Order Number 5, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the formation of an inter-agency task force directing a whole of […]

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BONG GO JOINS NORTH COTABATO SPORTS CLINIC

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, attended the Serbisyong Totoo Sports Clinic held in Matalam, North Cotabato recently.  The event showcased aspiring athletes from nearby communities who were given the opportunity to learn and train under the guidance of seasoned coaches and mentors.  As part of his advocacy to promote sports […]

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HOUSE LAUDS SEA GAMES WINS OF PINOY ATHLETES

The House of Representatives adopted a consolidated resolution commending and congratulating the Philippine delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games for winning 260 medals and placing 5th in the overall standing.Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is the principal author of the resolution, with Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, Senior Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, Minority […]

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ROMUALDEZ LAUDS CHAMPION SURFER ESQUIVEL

Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded Filipino ace surfer Rogelio “JayR” Esquivel, Jr. for bringing pride and honor to the country by winning the men’s longboard surfing competition at the World Surfing League La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series.Esquivel emerged as the champion in the event held in Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union in January […]

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OLIVAREZ TO LEAD ‘PADYAK PARAÑAQUENO’ ON FEB 11

In an effort to promote an active healthy lifestyle, the Parañaque City government will hold a cycling event on February 11 dubbed as “PADYAK PARAñaqueno SA KALUSUGAN”, an early morning family activity at the Ayala Mall Manila Bay Central Garden along Macapagal Avenue in Paranaque City. Mayor Eric Olivarez will lead the opening ceremony. “Padyak […]

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SENATE HONORS GYMNAST CARLOS YULO

The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo for being one of the best gymnasts the Philippines has produced and for bringing pride and glory to the country with victories in various international gymnastics competitions. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 458 introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri was adopted by the chamber taking into […]

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NEW SINILOAN SPORTS COMPLEX GROUNDBREAKING LAUDED

Senator Bong Go extended his warm congratulations for the successful groundbreaking of a new sports complex in Siniloan, Laguna. Go was set to personally attend the event but had to cancel due to the inclement weather in the area. The legislator was also scheduled to attend the fiesta celebrations in the town of Famy in […]

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ESTRADA LAUDS PH KICKBOXING TEAM’S WIN IN THAILAND

Senator Jinggoy Estrada hailed the Philippine contingent for clinching medals in the recently-concluded 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. “The Filipino fighters and warriors in the elite kickboxing competition embodied the unyielding courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit of the nation confronted with adversities and formidable challenges,” Estrada said. “Their successful outing and victory in […]

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Sports & Entertainment

TAMAYO THANKS UP, ANNOUNCES DECISION TO TURN PRO

University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons star forward Carl Tamayo has announced that he has accepted an offer to play professionally in Japan, and in a social media post on Tuesday said that playing for the State university was “one of the greatest blessings in my life.” “I am grateful to Coach Gold, Coach Bo, […]

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BONG GO LAUDS CANOY FOR OPBF LIGHT FLYWEIGHT WIN

Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 374 congratulating and commending Joey Maderal Canoy for clinching the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight title in a match against Japanese Kenichi Horikawa at Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan recently. The Filipino boxer from General Santos City […]