PSC Commissioner Hayco eyes sports training program for ‘orphaned’ athletes

Glendale G. Rosal 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Edward Hayco, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) commissioner, has been working under the radar in making a radical move in Philippine sports. The former Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) chairman and the “Father of…

For world-record attempt, PSC commissioner Edward Hayco improvises anew

Dale Rosal 03/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) commissioner Edward Hayco displayed his resourcefulness in producing 2,000 hula hoops for Cebu City’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gymnastics hoops workout later this year. Cebu City in collaboration…

Hayco humbled by appointment as PSC commissioner, to strengthen grassroots sports

Glendale G. Rosal 12/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Renowned Cebuano sportsman, Edward Hayco has just been appointed commissioner by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Hayco, the “Father of Cebu Dancesport,” and an organizer of multiple Guinness World Record events in Cebu City…

Eala, new chairman, outlines plans for PSC

Glendale G. Rosal 09/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly-appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Noli Eala laid out his immediate plans following the official turn-over of office at the PSC Main Grounds in Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on…

PSC braces for busy year in 2023, proposes P546M budget

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is bracing for a very busy 2023 as the world of sports is catching up after the COVID-19 lockdowns. The PSC on Tuesday announced that the national team…

PSC: P12M in incentives for PH para athletes’ medalists

Glendale G. Rosal 08/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The medalists of the Philippine para-athletes will receive over P12 million worth of cash incentives from the government through the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for…

Vigan to host return of Batang Pinoy Games this December

Glendale G. Rosal 07/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The largest grassroots multi-sporting meet in the country, Batang Pinoy Games of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will end its three-year hiatus with its official return in December in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. …

POC releases mid-year cash bonuses for 31st SEAG medalists

Glendale Rosal 07/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news for Filipino athletes who won medals in last May’s 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced on Thursday, July 7, 2022, the release of their…

PSC chairman Ramirez awarded Presidential Medal of Merit

Dale Rosal 06/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez received a well-deserved recognition from President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday evening, June 16, 2022. Ramirez was conferred by Duterte the Presidential Medal of Merit in a simple…

Ramirez: Stop criticizing our athletes, look at the bigger picture

Glendale G. Rosal 05/21/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez called on sports leaders and the public to look at the bigger picture about the Philippines’ campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in…

Fernandez says PH goal of 3rd place finish in 31st SEAG achievable

Glendale G. Rosal 05/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) commissioner and Team Philippines chef de mission Ramon “El Presidente” Fernandez is optimistic that the Philippines could finish third overall in the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in…

31st SEAG officially opens tonight in Vietnam

Glendale G. Rosal 05/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vietnam officially rolls out the red carpet to the region’s top athletes tonight as the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) opens in the nation’s capital, Hanoi. Although some sports such as kurash, pencak…

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