Hayden Ancheta and Andre Dargani, both of San Francisco State RTC, beat their respective rivals to lead the winners in the Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) National and Youth Championships at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Center in Tagaytay City last week.

In celebration of the 68th birthday of His Excellency President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) proudly announced the donation of 2,000 sports balls to the Office of the President, marking a significant step toward revitalizing grassroots sports development in public schools nationwide.

PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio poses for posterity with Quezon Province Gov. Helen Tan, and Atty. Donn Kapunan.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has tapped Tayabas town in Quezon as a new regional training center for CALABARZON, following the signing of a Usufruct Agreement between PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Quezon Governor Helen Tan for the use of a 10-hectare property along Brgy. Baguio.

MASCO Chief Dale and brother Darren Evangelista.

By Edwin Rollon

For Manila Sports Council (MASCO) Chief Dale Evangelista, the dream is crystal clear—he wants to see more Batang Maynila march proudly in the Olympics and bring home medals for the country.

: Young karateka Rapha Herrera proudly shows off his bronze medal alongside (from left) coach Engene Dagohoy, MASCO Chief Dale Evangelista, and event organizer Darren Evangelista during the TOPS Forum.

By Edwin Rollon

Karate rising-star Raphael “Rapha” Herrera is quickly making his mark on the international karate stage, proving that discipline and passion can outweigh age and size.

Ayala Foundation, Inc. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (third from left) and MVP Sports Foundation, Inc. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (fourth from left) shake hands after the signing of memorandum of agreement (MOU) as Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairmen Pato Gregorio and other guests look on.

Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Pato Gregorio is deeply thankful as two of the country’s largest business conglomerates -  the MVP Sports Foundation, Inc., and Ayala Foundation, Inc. - formalized an agreement that opens more opportunities for Filipino athletes to get a strengthened support system.