Tag: Philippines Sports
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Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Cagefest Tips Off: A Clash of Local Powerhouses
Basketball Returns with a Bang: Fil-Chinese Cagefest Opens The Fil-Chinese Athletic Association cagefest is back, announcing a fresh slate of competitive matchups that high school basketball fans won’t want to miss. With a lineup that features title favorites St. Stephen’s High School and Xavier School, the tournament promises hard-nosed defense, fast breaks, and dramatic late-game…
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GAP Named NSA of the Year for Second Consecutive Year in the Philippines
GAP Wins NSA of the Year for a Second Straight Year The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP), led by president Cynthia Carrion-Norton, has been named the National Sports Association (NSA) of the Year for the second consecutive year. The prestigious recognition, awarded at a ceremony expected to honor the country’s most exemplary sporting bodies,…
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Podium Landing for EJ Obiena: Bronze at ISTAF Indoor with 5.65m
EUROPEAN INDOOR STAGE: A solid podium finish for EJ Obiena In a competition that tested consistency and nerves, Philippine pole vaulter EJ Obiena secured a bronze medal at the ISTAF Indoor Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany. Clearing 5.65 meters, Obiena delivered a performance that, while not his personal best, still highlighted his ability to compete at…
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PBA Semis: Royal Rumble to the Philippine Cup Final
Introduction: The Stage Is Set for a Royal Rumble The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is at a fever pitch as the semifinals heat up, signaling a dramatic sprint toward the coveted Philippine Cup. In this golden-season landscape, four heavyweight teams have emerged as the last men standing, each with a claim to the crown and…
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Aces for Philippines sports: Tabuena’s dramatic ace powers home-grown momentum
A historic moment for Philippine golf The Philippines lived up to the hype as the International Series Philippines unfolded on home soil, drawing a global field to Manila’s premier golf course. Amid plenty of fanfare and rising expectations for a nation hungry for international sporting glory, Filipino fans witnessed a moment that will be etched…
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Aces for Philippines Sports: Tabuena’s Ace at the Intl Series
Biggest Golf Moment in Three Decades The Philippines made a bold statement in the world of golf as Manila played host to its largest international tournament in 30 years. The $2-million International Series Philippines brought together rising stars and seasoned pros, turning the country into a focal point of Southeast Asian golf. At the center…
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The Sixth Sin: Philippines’ SEA Games saga and Kayla Sanchez’s medal boom
Introduction: The emotional spectrum of a SEA Games campaign The Southeast Asian Games often unfold as a mirror of a nation’s aspirations, frustrations, and pride. This cycle, the Philippines faced a campaign that rode a storm of mixed emotions—from triumphant celebrations to quiet disappointments, and moments that left fans wondering if a single performance could…
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Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines: SEA Games by Olympic standards
How the SEA Games shape Olympic expectations in Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) provide more than a regional medal tally; they are a proving ground for Olympic potential and national sports strategy. Recent results show distinct strengths and gaps for Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines, and they invite a…
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Alex Eala dominates to reach SEA Games semifinals, signaling strong campaign
Alex Eala advances to SEA Games semifinals with commanding win Bangkok — Philippine tennis star Alex Eala started her 2025 SEA Games campaign with a burst of precision and power, overpowering Malaysia’s Shihomi Leong 6-3, 6-1 at the Lawn Tennis Association courts. The straight-sets victory on Monday put Eala on course for another gold medal…
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Clark to Host Sports Tourism Forum in Pampanga
Clark to Host a Premier Sports Tourism Forum Officials from the sports and tourism sectors will converge at the Clark Freeport in Pampanga for a one-day Sports Tourism Forum on November 7. Organized by the Philippine Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc., and supported by Clark Development Corporation and multiple national agencies, the event underscores a national…