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Cynthia Carrion, President Gymnastics Association of the Philippines.
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Representatives from the Palawan Group, together with Benjie Paras, honored youth basketball and supported the next generation of Filipino athletes.
The Palawan Group of Companies, through its e-wallet arm PalawanPay, reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports development as the Platinum Sponsor of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC).
PalawanPay has been a consistent backer of the UP Men’s Basketball Team, reigning champions of UAAP Season 87, as part of its advocacy to uplift and empower Filipino athletes.
PalawanPay, from the trusted Palawan Group of Companies, reaffirmed its commitment to youth and sports development as the primary sponsor of the University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Basketball, Judo, and Swimming Teams for UAAP Season 88.
Gary Dujali, mWell Chief Marketing Officer
mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health and wellness mega app, kicks off UAAP Season 88 by launching its Special Edition UAAP Smart Watches featuring a refreshed line-up and striking new designs. Each timepiece showcases updated university watch faces and straps that capture school pride in a bold new way, making them more than accessories but everyday wellness companions. mWell invites the entire UAAP community to get their wrist game on by showing school pride in style while staying healthy every step of the way.
PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and Chief Operating Officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. commended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for successfully hosting the recently concluded 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the country.
It’s the Dasmarinas City Monarchs, then everybody else.
Unbeaten defending champion National University boosted its quarterfinals twice-to-beat advantage bid after beating University of the Philippines, 25-20, 23-25, 25-13, 25-18, for a second straight win in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup second round Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
By Edwin Rollon
Xiandi Chua underscored her readiness for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games after smashing her own national record at the recently concluded 2025 Australia Short Course Championships.
Fresh from their victorious stint at the Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) in Bangkok, Thailand, the Swim League Philippines (SLP) delegation, “The Patriots,” paid a courtesy call on Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Fritz Gaston recently.
Open water swimming winners.
By Edwin Rollon
CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte — Rising stars Graziella Sophia Ato and Alexander Lawrence Chu stamped their class in the 2025 Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) National Tryouts in Open Water Swimming Championships, held over the weekend at the scenic Playa Tropical Resort in Currimao, Ilocos Norte.
The Philippines is officially hosting the 18th World Wushu Championships in 2027, which marks another major milestone for the country's growing reputation as a world-class sporting destination.
Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran will put his crown on the line against unbeaten Cebuano contender Christian Balunan on October 26 at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila, serving as the explosive prelude to the much-anticipated Thrilla in Manila 2 at the Araneta Coliseum on October 29.
Filipino jiu-jitsu athletes showcased their growing dominance on the international stage, bagging three gold medals at the 2025 Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and No-Gi Championship held over the weekend in Chiba, Japan.
Hayb Anzures hit a forehand return during the ceremonial serve in the Gentry Open 2025.
San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — Tennis has found a new godfather — and with him comes renewed hope that the sport can reclaim its lofty place in Philippine sports.
(L-R): Keith Nebres- Media Team of Gentry Timepieces; John Marlo Ibañez - Head of Gentry Timepieces Media Team; Josef Omar Dela Cruz - Operations Manager of Gentry Timepieces; Pareng Hayb Anzures - President of Gentry Timepieces & Gentry Open; Bobby Mangunay - Sports Program and Development Director of PPS-PEPP; Sarah Ofracio - Executive Assistant of Gentry Timepieces; Karen Arellano - Event Secretary of PPS-PEPP; and Pareng Chollo Pantera - Brand Ambassador of Gentry Timepieces
San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — Gentry officially launches the Gentry Open 2025, an 11-day tennis and lifestyle festival poised to become the country’s premier sporting event, setting the stage for a grand transformation in the Philippine tennis scene.
Filipina-American pickleball star Lauren Mercado has successfully concluded her SM Pickleball Power Tour with SM Supermalls meet and greets recently, bringing the fast-growing sport of pickleball to life for thousands of mallgoers across Metro Manila.
Honda Philippines, Inc., the number 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, continues to help develop young riders and discover new talents to be the next generation of Filipino racing champions.
(From left) Eric G. Tan, Subic GS Auto Chief Operating Officer; Vicente T. Mills Jr., Hino Motors Philippines Chairman; Edward G. Tan, Subic GS Auto President; Shingo Sakai, Hino Motors Philippines President; Johnny G. Tan, Subic GS Auto Chairman; Takao Taguchi, Subic GS Auto Vice Chairman; Ichiro Kobayashi, Subic GS Auto Director; Tsuyoshi Kawade, Subic GS Auto Director; and Sadanobu Furuhashi, Asahi Enterprises Co., Limited General Manager, gather for the Ceremonial Toast during the Hino Bacoor Opening event.
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) reinforced its Total Support pledge with the opening of Hino Bacoor, the brand’s 24th dealership nationwide. More than a sales outlet, this expansion is designed to provide comprehensive after-sales care and faster response times, directly empowering Cavite’s growing base of entrepreneurs, transport operators, and commuters.
Since its establishment in 1968, BSB Junrose Corporation has placed great importance of supporting the country’s transport sector. That commitment stems from the belief of its founder, Benjamin S. Bangayan, that "transportation is the driver of the nation's economy."
