Unspent P3M from PHISGOC deposited in athletes’ trust fund – Tolentino

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:30:59 +0000

Funds amounting to P3.3 million that were unspent for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games three years ago are now in the  Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) trust fund for athletes. POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Friday that the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) turned over the funds that […]

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Daughter of PBA great, coaches get contract extensions

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:29:01 +0000

MILO® Philippines has extended its partnership with Jamie Lim, coach Rio de la Cruz, and Japoy Lizardo knowing they have what it takes to inspire the next generation of young athletes to persevere in their own journeys. Being the daughter of PBA great Samboy Lim and growing up in a family of athletes, it seemed […]

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POC chief laments new ruling imposed by SEAG host

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:14:07 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Southeast Asian Games is no longer fun anymore as host country is getting obsessed of winning the overall title at all costs. And the Philippines will be hard-pressed to better or mirror its fourth-place finish after Cambodia – next year’s host – practically clipped the wings of its rivals – the […]

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Eala seeks pathways for all athletes; POC eyes harmonious relationship

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:50:45 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Noli Eala seeks to sustain the Philippine Sports Commission’s programs for the long term following his appointment as new chairman of the government sports agency. In a statement Thursday, Sept. 1, Eala said he “will carry out the mandates of the PSC to develop and promote sports in the grassroots as a […]

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Let’s get to work – Eala

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:09:11 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Sportscaster Noli Eala is ready to take the challenge as the new chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). “Blessed. Honored. Grateful. Excited. Time to serve. Let’s get to work,” Eala said on his social media following his appointment Tuesday, Aug. 30. Eala will serve as the 11th chairman of the government sports […]

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PH tossers down young Korean squad, battle Thais next

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:19:52 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Against a young Korean squad, the Philippines encountered little problem in posting a 25-18, 25-13, 25-17 win to secure a quarterfinals seat in the 2022 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, Aug. 25.  The Filipinas found their footing right away, establishing an […]

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PSC seeks P546-M budget for 9 major events for 2023

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:32:45 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Sports Commission has proposed a total budget of over P546 million to the Department of Budget and Management for five of the nine major sporting events that national athletes would be taking part next year. The bulk of the proposed budget, amounting to P250 million, will be allotted for the […]

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PH voices displeasure over 632 events in Cambodia SEAG

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:34:37 +0000

First-time host Cambodia intends to go big time by laying out a 49-sport program with a potentially record number of events at 632 when the 32nd edition of the Southeast Asian Games are held May 5 to 16 next year. But Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino told the POC Executive Board […]

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PH para athletes bag 3 golds at ASEAN Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:14:45 +0000

SURAKARTA – Swimming delivered the country’s first pair of gold medals in the 11th ASEAN Para Games Monday as Ernie Gawilan and Roland Sabido splashed their way to the top of their respective events at the Jatadiri Sports Complex pool in the neighboring city of Semarang.  Thrower Cendy Asusano added the third gold in early […]

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Robredo, Pacquiao, RSA, MVP among Diaz’s principal sponsors

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:33:34 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Former Vice President Leni Robredo and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao are among the principal sponsors chosen by Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz for her wedding. Diaz is set to tie knot with long-time partner Julius Naranjo, who is also her current head coach in Team HD, at the St. Ignatius Church […]

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