The excitement and charm of Philippine surfing will take center stage with the holding of the Siargao International 6000 Surfing Cup from Oct. 23 to 31 in picturesque Siargao.

GAP President Cynthia Carrion discusses the significance of the Philippine hosting of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships during Thursday’s press launch.

A new generation of gymnastics prodigies will take center stage when the Philippines hosts the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships from November 20 to 24 at the Manila Marriott Hotel inside Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

Gregorio {left) shakes hand with Bingcang as Commissioner Bong Coo and Atty. Hilario Paredes looks on.

By Edwin Rollon

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio came away from Malacañang on Thursday with more than just a routine meeting — he received President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s full support for his sports development programs.

Senior professional golfers will soon have a dedicated stage to showcase their skills as the Pilipinas Senior Golf Tour Organization (PSPGTO), headed by multi-titled champion Mars Pucay, formally announced its formation during the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports, Inc. (TOPS) ‘Usapang Sports’  on Thursday at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Conference Room inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

With strong backing from both the government and the private sector, the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) is preparing to send athletes in all aquatic disciplines to the 33rd Southeast Asia Games in Bangkok, Thailand, this December.

CHENGDU, China — What began as a light courtesy meeting to exchange common goals in sports quickly evolved into a promising dialogue that could pave the way for the Philippines to host the World Games 2033.