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.