Philippine Gold Medalist to Receive P10 Million Reward As authored and sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, Republic Act 10699 aims to increase the amount of cash incentives given to winning national athletes, coaches, and trainers, as well as athletes with disabilities. Read more here. Ateneo de Cebu Wins U-15 STC Futsal Cup Title According to Sun […]
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By Bernardo Gabriel L. Atienza, SBP Deputy Executive Director As a backgrounder on the origin of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the duly recognized governing body for basketball in the Philippines, its registration was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 21, 2006 and was ratified on the 5th of February […]
What’s Next for Gilas Pilipinas After FIBA Asia Despite failing to get the gold in the FIBA Asia Championship against China yesterday, Gilas will still have a chance to earn a slot in the 2016 Rio Olympics, as the other three semifinalists (Iran, Japan and Philippines) have earned tickets to join one of three FIBA […]
Gilas Pilipinas Ends First Round on a High Note With a win against Kuwait to end the first round of eliminations, the Philippine men’s national basketball team hopes to carry its momentum to the next round, facing much tougher squads in Japan, India, and defending champion Iran. Read more here. Fil-Aussie Golfer Jason Day Becomes World No. […]
After Big Loss versus Uzbekistan, Azkals Face North Korea Next After a 5-1 loss to FIBA Asia’s overall sixth ranked team Uzbekistan, the Philippine national men’s football team’s next challenge is to face North Korea at their home stadium on October 8. Read more here. NSAC: Mayweather Took Performance-Enhancing Drugs Before Pacquiao Fight On the eve before […]
2 Filipinos Win Silver in the Asian Boxing Championships Light-flyweight Rogen Ladon and welterweight Eumir Felix Marcial end their respective campaigns representing the country in the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships with gallant runner-up performances in Bangkok, Thailand last Thursday. Read more here. Gilas Pilipinas Bags Silver in Jones Cup The Philippine national men’s basketball team Gilas Pilipinas […]
Future Stars Shine in Batang Pinoy Visayas Philippine Star reports: “Romblon – Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia yesterday congratulated the new stars of the just-ended Batang Pinoy Visayas leg which featured athletes from three regions.” Among the sports showcased in the said leg included boxing, athletics, swimming and chess. Read more here. FIBA Asia Women’s Championship […]