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Foreign visitors hit nearly 7.48 million in November 2019, up 21 percent: DOT

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Posted at Jan 24 11:10 PM

According to the DOT, the country's hosting of the 30th SEA Games from late November to early December is expected to boost 2019's figures in foreign visitors. Read more »

The making of “Manila”: How Hotdog created an anthem, according to Dennis Garcia

Edwin P. Sallan
Posted at Jan 21 04:58 PM

In what is probably one of his final interviews, song and jingle-writer Dennis Garcia, talked about the elements that made “Manila” the song that will rouse anyone’s Filipino-ness when heard anywhere in the world.​ Read more »

After SEA Games, Pinoy paddlers eye Tokyo Olympics

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Posted at Jan 21 04:34 PM

Buoyed by the gold medals it won in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Rowing Association (PRA) has set its sights on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

PSA to honor Team Philippines as 'Athlete of the Year'

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Posted at Jan 20 03:35 PM

Amid the distractions and doubts surrounding the country's hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Filipino athletes remained poised and kept their focus on the task at hand. Read more »

'It's time we appreciate men's volleyball team,' Pinay volleyball stars say

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Posted at Jan 02 06:53 PM

Several local Pinay volleyball stars all agree that the Philippine men's team's silver-medal win in the recent Southeast Asian Games is like something that came out of a storybook. Read more »

Yearender: A triumphant year for Team Philippines

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Updated as of Jan 01 11:52 PM

2019 was an exceptionally eventful year for Philippine sports. The major sports leagues – the PBA, the UAAP, and the NCAA – all proceeded as usual, but the country also sent its basketball team to the FIBA World Cup in China. And then, to end the year, the Philippines hosted the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

SEA Games Shooter's Review: Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 02 02:22 PM

Since the SEA Games involves a multitude of sports held in several venues, I needed a lens that covered a wide range of focal lengths but still had the optical excellence to bring justice to the event.  Read more »

The year that was: Reminisce 2019 in under 4 minutes

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Posted at Dec 30 02:38 PM

Earthquakes, victories, miracles, and more made up 2019. Watch and remember the year that was in under 4 minutes.  Read more »

From SEA Games 2019 to Tokyo Olympics 2020

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 26 07:35 PM

After reigning supreme in this month’s SEA Games, the Philippines wants to parlay its success there with a victory that has eluded it for nearly a century. Read more »

How near-death experience led Jasmine Alkhaldi to learn how to swim

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Posted at Dec 26 07:15 PM

Alkhaldi ended her sixth SEA Games this month with eight medals, two of which are silver and six bronze, to raise her overall personal medal collection to 20.  Read more »

Lawmakers may look into failure to give discounts to athletes

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 23 11:37 PM

MANILA—Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PSGOC) chairperson Alan Peter Cayetano and other lawmakers are open to having a congressional investigation on the alleged failure of some business establishments to grant discounts to national athletes. Read more »

Once used for religious purposes, this is now one of the Philippines' fastest growing sports

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Dec 19 09:41 PM

In 2012, floorball was brought into our country by Nordic religious leaders as a tool to get people together. Their goal, at the time, was to spread the word of God. Now, this non-contact yet intense sport has moved beyond religion Read more »

SEA Games athletes ibinahagi kung saan ilalaan ang nakuhang cash incentive

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Updated as of Dec 19 08:28 PM

Ikinatuwa ng mga atletang nakakuha ng medalya sa Southeast Asian Games ang libo-libong halaga ng cash incentives na ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng Philippine Olympic Committee.  Read more »

Pinoy pride: Duterte honors winning Filipino SEA Games athletes

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 18 08:13 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte hailed Filipino athletes who did the country proud during the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games in a ceremony in Malacañang on Wednesday. Read more »

De Lima seeks probe on SEA Games 2019 hosting 'problems'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 18 01:18 PM

The Senate must investigate how public funds were spent for the biennial regional tournament after numerous reports of possible lapses in bidding, logistics and other issues, De Lima said in Senate Resolution 274 filed on December 16.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 17, 2019

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Updated as of Dec 18 02:25 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Thanksgiving party for SEA Games heroes

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 04:37 PM

Athletes are awarded incentives during a thanksgiving party thrown to recognize the athletes’ efforts in the recently concluded 30th SEA Games by the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committe and the Philippine Olympic Committee on Tuesday. Read more »

The next Efren “Bata” Reyes is here and she’s a 20-year old Filipina

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Dec 15 07:28 PM

At only 20 years old, Chezka Centeno is collecting titles left and right in tournaments here and abroad. Rubilen Amit, her biggest rival today, says that she can be the next face of their sport, which has waned in popularity recently.  Read more »

MVP Sports Foundation hopes more Pinoys will qualify to Tokyo 2020

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Posted at Dec 15 10:29 AM

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 78 medals were won by Filipino athletes backed by the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) during the 30th Southeast Asian Games hosted by the Philippines from November 30 to December 11. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 13, 2019

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Updated as of Dec 14 12:14 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »