Archive for July, 2008
The future of sports in the Philippines is getting a shot in the arm with the revitalization of the Philippine Sports Institute.
PSC Chairman William I. Ramirez who is an athlete, coach, educator and sports leader recognizes the significant value of the PSIin the achievement of sports excellence in the country. He pointed out that the [...]
Malacanang announced on July 29 the appointment of GILLIAN AKIKO THOMSON as Commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission replacing Jose Y. Mundo.
The announcement came within10 days of the opening of the 2008 Beijing OlympicGames and shows positivesteps that President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo is bent on re-invigorating the sports agency as it prepares for the [...]
The 32nd National MILO Marathon Media Photo Contest
Shoot the action, capture the drama and win cash prizes!
Catch all the exciting marathon action and drama at the 32nd National MILO Marathon and get a chance to win cash prizes! The photo contest is open to all accredited media photographers . To qualify, entries must be [...]
RP-SPAIN SPORTS PACT: Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William I. Ramirez and His Excellency Luis Arias Romero, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Philippines as they conclude the Memorandum of Agreement signing. They are witnessed by the following PSC officials (left to right): Senior Executive Assistant Wilfredo Roldan, Executive Director Fr. Vicente Uy, SVD, [...]
PSC-Mindanao Satellite Office head Joseph B. Encabo presides over the meeting attended by local sports coordinators and Jonathan Miral of Medco (extreme left). At extreme right is PSC consultant Ed Fernandez.
The PSC-Mindanao Satellite Office guys are busy nowadays.
First, they will be getting ready for the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) Games in November in Brunei.
They are urging local [...]
Phil. Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez gives an update to Davao sportswriters about the country’s preparations for Beijing Olympics that opens on August 8.He expressed confidence that the national athletes will fare well in the event. Of the 15-athlete delegation, two are from Davao, divers Rexel Ryan Fabriga and Shiela Mae Perez.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.
Acting Mayor Sara Z. Duterte leads the ceremonial toss to open the 2008 Duterte Basketball League Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament, Saturday, at the Davao City Recreation Center. Joining Sara are barangay captains headed by Association of Barangay Captains president councilor Paolo Z. Duterte. DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.
(Left-right) Mindanao Area Safety Officer president Rogelio Guino-o, Mindanao Defensive Shooters Association (MDSA) president Dr. Hilario Diaz and International Defensive Pistol Association Phillippine coordinator Maj. Jose Tuliao ,Jr. are ready to fire their guns during the opening of the two-day MDSA Inaugural Shootfest at the Gold Cup Shooting Range held over the weekend.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)
Councilor Nilo Abellera administers the oath taking of the new set of officers of the Davao City Bowlers Association (DACIBA) headed by president Ninfa Daclan (2nd from left), Friday night, at the Dover Mega Lanes.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)
The IBP White is ready for battle against the City Government of Davao cagers in the finals of the 2008 Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte Basketball Tournament on July 26 at the Hall of Justice covered court in Ecoland.
Gametime is at 4 p.m.
IBP Orange collides with IBP Yellow for third place at [...]








