Sports

The conversations around World Immunization Week (WIW) this year is all about inclusivity and accessibility and this is embodied in the theme "Bakuna sa lahat, kayang-kaya!"

After an impressive string of performances on the world and Asian stage, Sydney Sy Tancontian of Pilipinas Sambo has achieved a historic milestone — claiming the top spot in the women's heavyweight category of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) wor...

CoinEx successfully hosted the CoinEx #7ogether 7th Anniversary Thanksgiving Chess Tournament, marking another milestone in its commitment to fostering community engagement and innovation. The event, held at the University of Batangas, attracted an impr...

DAVAO CITY – The first “Duterte 2025 Inter-Barangay Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Volleyball and Basketball Tournament” recently concluded with action-packed matches, showcasing exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and unity among the parti...

Davao City native Paolo Tancontian was re-elected as president of the Pilipinas Sambo Federation during an election held at a local hotel in Davao City on December 21. Tancontian, the founder of the Davao-based national sports association, will serve alon...

Panabo City’s pride, Fide Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca, added another feather on his cap by clinching two silver medals at the 18th Asian Schools Chess Championships, held from December 1-12, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pilipinas Sambo president Paolo Tancontian continues to champion grassroots sports development, staying true to his vision of empowering young athletes with opportunities to achieve their dreams through sports.

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) and Davao City boys' chess teams made a strong statement in the ongoing 2025 Batang Pinoy Games in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, dominating the competition with multiple medals.

Jhonard Clarito, a versatile basketball player hailing from Digos City, Davao del Sur, has been honored as the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) Most Improved Player for 2024. Playing for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Clarito’s rise in the le...

Davao City’s rising football talent, Anthony Elorde, made waves as he represented the Philippines in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers held in Cambodia from October 19 to 27.

Seventeen-year-old Tennielle Madis delivered an impressive performance in Nonthaburi, Thailand, capturing both the girls' singles and doubles titles at the ITF J60 tournament.

After securing a gold medal in the challenging Blue Belt Adult Super Heavy Division of the World Jiujitsu Championship in Japan on September 29, Davaoeño Sambo practitioner Chino Sy Tancontian is aiming for another triumph for the Philippines. This time,...

Davaoeno Chino Sy Tancontian, a rising star in the world of Sambo and Brazilian Jiujitsu, has claimed the gold medal in the prestigious Blue Belt Adult Super Heavy Division of the World Jiujitsu Championship held in Japan on September 29.

In the face of life’s toughest challenges, some rise above with faith, hard work, and the right support behind them. A young scholar from Bukidnon has done just that, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Xavier Uni...

Arena International Master Gabriel Ryan Paradero clinched the top spot in the Age Group Chess Championships (U16 Division) at the Malaysian Chess Festival 2024. This prestigious tournament, held from September 13-22 in Kuala Lumpur, brought together over...

In a historic moment for Philippine chess, Daniel Quizon has achieved the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) title, ending a 13-year drought for the country. At just 20 years old, Quizon secured his GM status by defeating Grandmaster Igor Efimov and surpassing...