By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno (File photo) MANILA – President R. Marcos Jr. has issued a challenge to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for better performance among Filipino athletes come the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. POC president Bambol Tolentino said on Thursday that Marcos wants the Philippine team to exceed its historic four-medal haul in Tokyo … Continue reading
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Mutual respect important between PSC, NSAs
By Jean Malanum Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Jose Emmanuel “Noli” Eala MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Jose Emmanuel Eala on Thursday emphasized the importance of mutual respect to ensure the harmonious relationship between the government sports agency and the national sports associations (NSAs). Eala said the PSC recognizes the autonomy of the NSAs but … Continue reading
‘Let athletes focus on bringing glory’, Go to sports officials
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go (File photo) MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on sports officials to promote the welfare of national athletes and let them focus on their training, instead of dragging them into issues that should be resolved amicably by sports officials. “Trabaho ninyo na tulungan sila. Iresolba at ibigay mga pangangailangan nila. Pagaanin ang … Continue reading
PSC lays down demands to resolve PATAFA-Obiena row
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has laid down some requests to the camps involved in the tension between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. In a statement on Wednesday, PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said the PSC board called on … Continue reading
PH exec to Tokyo Olympics contracts Covid-19
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno READY. The 5,300-square-meter Village Plaza of the Tokyo Olympics houses the Athletes’ Village and other services, like banks and salons, for participants, officials, guests, and media center. It is made of timber, with 40,000 pieces of wood branded with the name of the 63 municipalities that donated them. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo2020) MANILA (Philippines … Continue reading
Fil-Am rapper apl.de.ap supports hosting of 30th SEA Games
Fil-Am rapper apl.de.ap supports hosting of 30th SEA Games By Jelly Musico MANILA – Filipino-American rapper Allan Pineda Lindo, popularly known as apl.de.ap, on Tuesday formally signed his pledge of support for the Philippines’ hosting the 30th Southeast Asian Games from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. “I’m pledging my unequivocal support to the … Continue reading
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