With a fresh format and a lineup packed with talented reinforcements, the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is gearing up for another thrilling Reinforced Conference starting on July 16 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Ajido in 2025 Asian Youth Games (File)

By Edwin Rollon

CAPAS, Tarlac — Rising international standout Jamesray Mishael Ajido reaffirmed his status as one of the country’s brightest swimming prospects, delivering a commanding performance in the National Long Course Age-Group Championships over the weekend at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.

Ajido: the country's top junior standout.

By Edwin Rollon

CAPAS, Tarlac — Veteran internationalists Jamesray Mishael Ajido and Fil-British swimmer Riannah Coleman delivered golden performances. At the same time, rising stars Kyla Bulaga and Aishel Evangelista dominated their respective divisions to highlight the closing day of the National Long Course Age Group Championships on Sunday at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.

By Edwin Rollon

CAPAS, Tarlac – Youth and experience converged dominantly as junior internationalists Kyla Bulaga and Aishel Evangelista spearheaded another wave of record-worthy performances on Saturday in the penultimate round of the 2026 National Long Course Age-Group Championships at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.

By Edwin Rollon

CAPAS, Tarlac — Familiar names dominated the pool as the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI)-organized National Age-Group Championships kicked off Friday at the New Clark City Aquatics Center, but the opening day saw both competition and grief following the sudden death of long-time swimming coach and PAI Technical Director Richard Gonzales Luna.

Olympians Eric Buhain and Akiko Thomson (far left) pose with Manish Mahtani (VP for Operations, Sprint International, Inc.) and PAI Executive Director Anthony Reyes after signing the partnership.

By Edwin Rollon

CAPAS, Tarlac — More than just a showcase of the country’s top swimmers, the National Swimming Championships has become a powerful platform for grassroots sports development, highlighting the Philippines’ long-term vision of building champions from the ground up.