THIS year’s National Disability Rights Week in partnership with Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and with the support of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) took on a powerful new stride as the National MILO® Marathon Surigao leg brought to the forefront inspiring stories of persons with disabilities who participated not just as spectators—but as champions of movement.
SPORTS AND THE FILIPINO ARTIST
by Red N. A. Dumuk
Midway between the Philippines’ hosting of the FIBA World Championships in 1978 and the FIBA World Cup in 2023, FIBA conducted the second International Biennale of Basketball in the Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain.
Increase in athletes' allowance to take effect in August
PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Commissioner Ed Hayco visits member of the Philippine Team during training
As promised by Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, all national athletes and coaches will start receiving a P5,000 increase in their monthly salaries beginning next month.
AFAD hopes high for industry’s progress with government support
AFAD officials join Napolcom Commissioner Atty. Rafael Vicente Calinisan (center) during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Expect a more vibrant and progressive firearms industry in the future as the government promises to impose much lenient rules and regulations for responsible gun owners and members of the Philippine shooting team.
AFAD fires off new edition of the long-running guns and ammo show at SMX in Pasay City
The country’s long-running Defense & Sporting Arms show, organized by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc. (AFAD), takes center stage anew with its 31st edition taking place starting Wednesday (July 23) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Special Olympics Pilipinas, MILO and DepEd Promote Sports Inclusivity through Unified Learning
Biñan City, Laguna -- MILO Philippines has given its full support to the Special Olympics Pilipinas and the Department of Education, in championing a more inclusive future through unified learning in sports at the inaugural Unified Brigada Eskwela Palaro, a one-day event that celebrated inclusive education by bringing together students of all abilities to learn and play side by side.
AFAD Defense and Sporting Arms Show set July 23-27 at SMX
THE Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) joins fans and enthusiasts in intense anticipation of the long-running Defense & Sporting Arms Show, which promises a renewed vigor fueled by growing national support for the shooting sports and a stronger push for responsible gun ownership.