Private sector help pushed for individual sports in Asiad
The business sector is willing to support Filipino athletes competing in the coming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. George Barcelon, ...
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POC pushes hard on changes to national teams’ Asiad lineups
THE Philippine Olympic Committee advised the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee of possible changes in the national team rosters of ...
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POC chief: Momentum on side of Gilas, Filipinas in Hangzhou
THE Philippines has momentum on its side—and more especially rekindled trust and confidence—in men’s basketball action at the Hangzhou 19th ...
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Tolentino: Obiena a cinch for medal in Paris Olympics
THE way Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has been performing this season makes him a cinch for an Olympic medal next ...
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UCI recognizes Tolentino, 3 other cycling-NOC heads in Glasgow gab
PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee chief Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and three other national Olympic committee presidents who are also heads of ...
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Tolentino hopeful of strong finish by Filipinas in Asian Games
PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed optimism that the Filipinas can deliver a strong performance in the ...
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Tagaytay Combat Sports Complex now open to public
The Tagaytay Combat Sports Complex, a visionary initiative spearheaded by Tagaytay Mayor and Philippine Olympic Committee President, Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, ...
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MILO, POC strengthen ties
MILO Philippines and the Philippine Olympic Committee have strengthened their partnership to get more kids into sports, promoting inclusivity and ...
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World Aquatics approves Sanchez’s transfer of nationality
Swimming’s international federation approved Kayla Sanchez’s change of nationality from Canada to the Philippines effective Thursday. “The World Aquatics has ...
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Curling seeks POC nod
A winter sports discipline from the Philippines wants to apply as a regular member of the Philippine Olympic Committee, expressing ...
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