Monico: Athletes should come first
Weightlifting chief Monico Puentevella urges Philippine sports reforms after the 2026 Asian Games, calling for greater athlete investment, grassroots…
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National taekwondo tourney kicks off
The 2026 MILO National Taekwondo Championships will bring around 3,500 young athletes from across the Philippines to Manila this October, featuring kyorugi on…
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UCAL launches U19 category
UCAL adds a U19 basketball division in Season 9 to strengthen grassroots development and provide young players with a pathway toward the senior division.
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Another dream to chase: VJ Bacungan builds a life around cars
‘My ultimate goal is to help people drive better than me.’
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Get hooked on sports!
If we want to keep our young people away from violence, vices and negative influences, let us bring them closer to sports and other meaningful activities.
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PSC empowers Zamboanga lifters
The Philippine Sports Commission turns over new weightlifting equipment to the Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Gym in Zamboanga City, strengthening grassroots…
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Continued support for Filipino athletes
Like I always say, sports are not just about winning medals. For our youth, they are about promoting health, instilling discipline, nurturing dreams, and…
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UP-Mindanao hosts Legacy Cup
The University of the Philippines Mindanao will host the EP Legacy Football Cup on July 18–19 in Davao City, bringing together around 60 teams to honor late…
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Go backs Zamboanga grassroots sports program
Senator Bong Go backed the launch of Juego de Esperanza in Zamboanga City, a grassroots sports program designed to promote youth development, healthy…
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SBP Zone 12 tilt draws huge field
The Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas launches its Zone 12 Grassroots and Talent Identification Program in Davao City, with Norman Black and Larry Fonacier…
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Patafa puts premium on young tracksters
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association is expanding its grassroots development program by adding age-group categories in the ICTSI Philippine…
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Grassroots program or just a sportsfest?
The Palaro should serve as an entry point for a much grander, comprehensive national program aimed at developing future members of the national teams.
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Let the kids play
With the rollout of the Fairway to the Future program, the Philippine Sports Commission and the National Golf Association of the Philippines are shaking up the…
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Get into sports, stay away from drugs — Go
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of sports in guiding Filipino youth away from harmful influences, as he supported grassroots sports…
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Who gets to play? That’s changing
At its core, the program is about more than finding the next star. It is about giving more kids a chance to pick up a club in the first place.
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