NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – Angel Otom currently holds the title of bemedalled Filipino athlete in the 13th ASEAN Para Games after dominating the women’s 50-meter freestyle S4-S5 event here at the 80th Birthday Aquatics Center on Saturday.

Sports tourism is rapidly emerging as the most dynamic driver of the global sports economy, and the Philippines is determined to seize this opportunity through the leadership of the National Sports Tourism–Inter-Agency Committee, chaired by Patrick Gregorio.

LOS ANGELES – Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, are growing their relationship with the launch of a new strategic, multi-year partnership.

L-R): Rachel Tilly, Jay-R Esquivel, Will Hayden-Smith (WSL Director for Longboard), PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, John Carby (SDMI Sports Technical Director), Marven Abat (La Union Surf Club President), Natsumi Taoka, and Jack Tyro

SAN JUAN, LA UNION—Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations have descended on Urbiztondo Beach for the World Surf League (WSL) La Union International Pro, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – The Philippine national men’s 3x3 wheelchair team booked a spot in the semifinals after winning its first two games in the 13th ASEAN Para Games here at Hall 1 of Terminal 21 Korat on Monday. 

PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio (right) with PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto

The Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation have formed a partnership to accelerate the country’s sports development agenda, signaling a unified push to deliver results on the ground, where Filipino athletes become world-class.