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Historic surf meet carves new tourism niche for Baler

DOT-3 Regional Director Richard Daenos (Philstar.com / Ralph Villanueva)  BALER, Aurora — The inaugural World Surf League (WSL) competition launched here will create a new niche for the municipality and the province in terms of tourism, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said. The first WSL competition in the municipality, …

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Tolentino breaks PH mark in hunt for Olympic quota seat

John Cabang Tolentino  John Cabang Tolentino, who recently smashed the existing national record in the indoor 60-meter hurdles’ event, will have a chance to continue pursuing his elusive dream of qualifying in the Paris Olympics. Tolentino will join another Olympic hopeful in Janry Ubas in the 11th Asian Indoor Athletic …

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Japanese judo champions to train PH athletes

Two-time world judo champion and Asian Games double-gold medalist Yasuyuki Muneta from Japan. (Photo credit: JudoInside.com) MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Philippine Judo Federation, Inc. (PJFI), will hold a seminar program this weekend at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The TMG …

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Hot start continues for Eala

Alex Eala (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines —  Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala continued to scale the mountains of the elite women’s professional circuit. On the heels of a breakthrough doubles title in India, Eala jumped to No. 184 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) list for a new career-high …

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Javier feted at 2024 PSA Awards

AWARDEE. Leyte Vice Governor Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr. (right) was recognized as the Horse Owner of the Year during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards at the Manila Diamond Hotel Grand Ballroom on Jan. 29, 2024. With him is Philippine Racing Commission Chairman Reli de Leon. (Contributed photo) MANILA – Leyte …

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Japanese baseball star coaches kids in Quezon town

PITCHING FOR SUCCESS. Japanese baseball legend Tsuyoshi Yoda coaches Little League and Secondary League players in Mulanay town, Quezon province through an interpreter. He also gifted the kids with baseball bats, balls, gloves and shoes during Saturday’s (Jan. 27, 2024) free sports clinic. (Photo courtesy of Mulanay Public Information Office) MULANAY, …

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Dwight Howard thanks Philippines after Strong Group stint

Dwight Howard scored 32 points on an impressive 12-of-13 clip laced by seven rebounds and five blocks to anchor the Philippine representatives to a 3-0 slate atop Group B. (Photo from Dubai Basketball Championship’s Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines – Grizzled NBA veteran Dwight Howard paid gratitude to the Philippines for giving …

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