FORMER world title challenger Vincent Astrolabio was rushed to the hospital last Friday because of appendicitis just a few days after his 12-round bout against unbeaten World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Japanese Junto Nakatani last July 20.

Palawan Group CMO Bernard Kaibigan said the company remains committed to developing Philippine tennis by supporting grassroots programs and nurturing future world champions through its Palawan Open initiative.

The Palawan Open 2026 concluded an impressive 11-day campaign at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, affirming its status as one of the country's premier tennis tournaments and a vital platform for the continued growth of Philippine tennis.

(L-R): Kristoff Carmona, UTP General Manager Jackie Tomacruz, Vice Mayor Criston Carmona, Juvilyn Barquin, and RJ Singson.

By Marlon Bernardino

The fourth edition of the highly anticipated UTP Elite Eight Playoff fires off from June 4 to 9, 2026, in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, gathering the country’s finest junior tennis talents in a battle for national supremacy.

The 2026 Palawan Open concluded in thrilling fashion Sunday at the packed Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, with Filipino-American standout Christopher Papa and rising teen star Tennielle Madis completing impressive double-title runs to emerge as the tournament’s biggest winners.

Shown here are (from left) Michael Johnson - Co-Founder and Chairman, Gigi Maceda - Trustee and Head of Officiating, Shery Cu - President, Suzette Pasustento - Country Manager of Skechers Philippines, Coni Ybañez - Treasurer, Red Dumuk - Secretary General, and Jeffrey Kho - Co-Founder and Trustee.

By Edwin Rollon

Global footwear brand Skechers is strengthening its commitment to the fast-growing sport of pickleball in the country as it steps in as a major sponsor of the inaugural Philippine Pickleball Amateur Nationals set from March 28 to 30 at Tela Park Pickleball Center.

The 2026 tennis season is gradually gaining momentum. This 1xBet review will focus on the main contenders for victory in the three remaining Grand Slam tournaments.