VETERAN para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc were given the honor to be the country’s flag-bearers at the grand outdoor opening ceremony on Wednesday of the 17th Paralympic Games at the heritage-rich Champs-Elysées to  Place de la Concorde in Paris, France.

Isleta captures seven gold medals.

By Edwin Rollon

Chloe Isleta cemented her status as the country’s foremost lady swimmer, sweeping her last two events for a near-perfect campaign as she named Most Outstanding Swimmer (MOS) in the women’s class on Friday at the close of the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) National Trials 25-meter short course at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool in Malate, Manila.

Bachmann thirst for more Olympic gold.

The country’s magical performance in the Paris Olympics will not stop the Philippine Sports Commission from striving and dreaming for more.

Isleta tops the 100 Individual Medley.

South Cotabato top swimmer Jie Angela Talosig came out with two huge victories even as veteran internationalist Chloe Isleta continued her dominance winning two more gold medals on Thursday in the penultimate day of the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) National Trials 25-meter short course at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool in Malate, Manila.

Members of the Philippine Paralympic team for Paris Para Games.

Not to be outdone by their Olympic counterparts, the country’s standard-bearers will be parading in ethnic-inspired uniforms and dresses designed by no less than celebrated “Weave Artiste” and fashion designer Ditta Sandico during the 17th  Paralympic Games opening ceremony at the iconic Place de Concorde and Champs Elysees on Aug. 29 in Paris, France.

Senator Chiz Escudero (center) joins AFAD Officials led by president Edwin Lim (second from left) in the ribbon cutting signaling the start of the 30th Arms Show.

By Edwin Rollon

Senate President Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero hailed the resiliency of the local firearms manufacturer and dealers and vowed to give the industry just like any other sector the full support and protection from the government.