Quezon City is positioning itself as the Sports Capital of the Philippines, with major investments in facilities, grassroots programs, and community-centered initiatives aimed at promoting healthier and more active lifestyles.

1. Veteran internationalist Marlon Manalo, Barangay chairwoman G Abalos, and Barangay chairwoman Cynthia Caluya shares spotlight with billiards icon Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes (far left) in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Pacman’s Cue Club.

HEAVY underdog Erickson Navarrete pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament after dismantling former world champion Dennis Orcollo, 9-2, in the Efren “Bata” Reyes Yalin 10-Ball Championships on Wednesday at the newly opened Pacman’s Cue Club in Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard.

Senator Migz Zubiri confers with PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio (left) on the proposed establishment of a national training center in Bukidnon to strengthen grassroots sports development.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has identified an ideal training hub where national boxers can prepare for major international competitions.

Major champions Bubba Watson.

Manila, Philippines — International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus is set to make a spectacular debut in Manila with a marquee field headlined by Major champions Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen.

By Edwin Rollon

Caption: PSC Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio (center) shares a photo opportunity with the newly elected officers of the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports, Inc. (TOPS) led by Bulgar sports editor Nympha Miano-Ang (seated, right) after presiding over their oath-taking ceremony on Tuesday. Also in the photo are (from left, standing) Danny Simon of Gilas, Ethel Guinio of Saksi, Jeff Venancio of Police Files, Rey Nillama of Hanep, Edwin Rollon of Manila Standard/Sportstek.ph, and Rico Navarro of Remate. 

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is hosting the second part of its sports science educational program for national coaches and athletes, both regular and parasports, on August 19 and 20 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.