32nd Sea Games: Cambodia promises to feature most events in history, but with a catch

Glendale G. Rosal 09/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cambodia will host the most extensive Southeast Asian Games in terms of events, according to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). The 32nd SEAG, which is tentatively scheduled from May 5 to 16, 2023, will…

POC board lifts persona non grata tag on Juico

Dale Rosal 04/04/2022

Cebu City, Philippines–The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board on Monday, April 4, 2022, trashed a resolution that declared Philip Ella Juico persona non grata and another suspending the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA). “The…

PH delegation for Winter Olympics to get P3.3M aid from PSC

Dale Rosal 01/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine delegation for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February will receive P3.3-million financial support from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). On Monday, January 17, 2022, the POC, headed…

Vietnam mulls postponing SEAG opening due to recent rise in COVID-19 cases

Glendale G. Rosal 06/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam, the host country of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, is mulling to move the Games’ opening from November this year to July next year. Philippine Olympic Committee…

Mon Fernandez named PH chef de mission for Vietnam SEA Games

June Navarro 01/12/2021

Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino believes that appointing PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez as Team Philippines chef de mission in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam would result in another rewarding campaign. “We want to…

POC chief tacks P 180-M aid to Bayanihan Act

June Navarro 08/12/2020

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino inserted a P180-million item to the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act 2 for the benefit of athletes and coaches from the national team. In his capacity as congressman…

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