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High-School Basketball Tournament Featuring Teams from Across Asia-Pacific in Collaboration with Sport Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board Will Take Place at OCBC Arena from June 22-28 –

– NBA Champion Jeremy Lin and WNBA Champion Lauren Jackson to Attend –

By Lucio Gabor

The fledgling Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) faced disarray after several key officials resigned on Monday, a day after commissioner Haydee Ong stepped down from her post.

Haydee Ong.... From FB page

Basketball

By Lucio Gabor

On Easter Sunday, Philippine women's basketball icon Haydee Ong announced her resignation as commissioner of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL), a move that might be described as "made in heaven."

The University of Santo Tomas displayed its strong heart and stronger determination in outworking Bacolod Tay Tung in the winner-take-all final, 16-25, 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, to conquer the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 on Friday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

National University Nazareth School-B overcame a hard-fighting University of Batangas High School in the winner-take-all championship match to reign supreme in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 2 on Friday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

Defending champion National University Nazareth School survived a serious scare from feisty St. John’s Institute, 20-25, 32-30, 15-12, to book a Final Four ticket in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 on Wednesday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

Ajido in 2025 Asian Youth Games (File)

Swimming

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.

Swimming

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.

(L-R) Actor RR Herrera, Raphael ‘Rapha’ Herrera and National coach Engene Dagohoy

Combat Sports

By Edwin Rollon

Filipino karatekas, led by rising standout Raphael 'Rapha' Herrera, are gearing up for a stern test in the prestigious Karate One Youth League, with the tournament serving as a major opportunity to showcase the country’s emerging talents on the world stage.

The Philippine national judo team delivered a strong showing on the international stage, capturing six gold medals at the recently concluded Penang Invitational Judo Championships held at Sunshine Central in Penang, Malaysia, over the weekend.

The Philippines is set to make history as it hosts the 2026 Asia and Oceania SAMBO Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the very first time, from June 23 to 28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Shown here are (from left) Michael Johnson - Co-Founder and Chairman, Gigi Maceda - Trustee and Head of Officiating, Shery Cu - President, Suzette Pasustento - Country Manager of Skechers Philippines, Coni Ybañez - Treasurer, Red Dumuk - Secretary General, and Jeffrey Kho - Co-Founder and Trustee.

Racket Sports

By Edwin Rollon

Global footwear brand Skechers is strengthening its commitment to the fast-growing sport of pickleball in the country as it steps in as a major sponsor of the inaugural Philippine Pickleball Amateur Nationals set from March 28 to 30 at Tela Park Pickleball Center.

The 2026 tennis season is gradually gaining momentum. This 1xBet review will focus on the main contenders for victory in the three remaining Grand Slam tournaments.

Officials of the PYCL in traditional ceremonial serve.

Racket Sports

By Edwin Rollon

Multi-titled tennis champion Johnny Arcilla came out of retirement to showcase his skills in pickleball — a fast-rising racket sport not only in the Philippines but around the world.

GAC Philippines is set to electrify the local automotive scene by showcasing its most advanced new energy vehicle (NEV) lineup at the upcoming 2026 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. Headlining GAC's roster for the event are the AION V, HYPTEC HT, the GS8 HEV, and the EMKOO HEV.

GAC Philippines introduces the highly anticipated 2026 EMZOOM, marking the latest evolution of one of the brand’s most popular models. Designed for modern drivers, the updated EMZOOM features a refreshed design, upgraded in-cabin technology, and enhanced comfort and convenience across its lineup.

GAC Motor Philippines is gearing up to reveal the highly anticipated 2026 EMZOOM through a special livestream event on its official Facebook and Instagram pages, @gacmotorph, happening on Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time).