By Marlon Bernardino

Seasoned Filipino cue artists Anton Raga, Roel Esquillo, and Paul John Ortega will spearhead the country's campaign in the prestigious Japan 10-Ball Open scheduled on September 19 to 21, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.

By Yako Colgante

Philippine billiards legends Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante and carom champion Francisco de la Cruz will spearhead the coaching and development program of the newly established National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh), which aims to usher in a new era for the sport while prioritizing the welfare and growth of Filipino athletes.

Nearly 1,000 athletes, including competitors from eight foreign nations, are set to compete in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission from June 10 to 14 at the New Clark Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.

Members of the Leganes Football Club take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Iloilo Centrale Football Field.

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Rooted in a deep appreciation for Iloilo’s rich sports heritage and driven by a vision for the future, Filinvest Land, in partnership with the Philippine Football Federation, officially broke ground on the Iloilo Centrale Football Pitch. Located right at the heart of the township, this 9-a-side football pitch marks a major milestone in reintroducing Iloilo Centrale as a vibrant, lifestyle-driven destination.

The Philippine Roll Ball Association (PRBA) continues to strengthen the growth of roll ball in the country after signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Silvinia Village Homeowners Association, Inc. (SVHAI), in partnership with the United Reborn Skaters Roll Ball Association (URSRBA), for the use of the Silvinia Village Covered Court in Barangay Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City.

(Standing from left to right) Board Member Hong Wu Yi, Board Member Victor Ong Lau, Corporate Secretary Charlie L. Lim, Executive Director Venus May Alinsod, Vice President Edison Dy Go, President Dr. Honorio T. Tan, Amoy YMCA General Secretary Kevin Ke, Women’s Club President Adelina Yu Pua, Member Tessie Uy Chua, Decie Joy Pua, Treasurer Juanita Co, Member Obiles Co Ah Mui, and Member Co-Cheng Ida Sy. At the back are the Amoy YMCA staff.

By Edwin Rollon 

The Manila Downtown YMCA, led by President Dr. Honorio T. Tan, strengthened its international partnership efforts through a goodwill and fellowship visit to Xiamen, China, from May 19 to 24, 2026.