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This category is for sports festivals in the Philippines, encapsulating sporting events that are either explicitly called festivals or have strong elements of cultural festivals. When applicable, all topics should be moved to appropriate subcategories.
The Philippines has produced more than 40 boxing world champions such as Luisito Espinosa, Donnie Nietes, Gerry Peñalosa, and Johnriel Casimero. Boxing is among the most popular individual sports in the Philippines. Some Filipino boxers such as Nonito Donaire, Gabriel Elorde, Pancho Villa and Manny Pacquiao are recognized internationally.
The awarding ceremony was held on January 29, 2024, at the Diamond Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel in Manila. [1]A total of 140 personalities and groups spearheaded by EJ Obiena as the Athlete of the Year were given out the most awards in this year's edition of the country's top sports award-giving body, which coincides the 75th anniversary of the Philippine Sportswriters Association.
October 14 – The Philippines men's national football team wins a bronze medal at the 2024 King's Cup in Thailand after defeating Tajikistan 3–0. [132] November 16–21 – The Philippines hosts the inaugural ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship in Pasig, [133] with the home team finishing in fifth place after losing to Indonesia 2–1 on ...
The Palarong Pambansa (Filipino for "National Games") is an annual multi-sport event involving student-athletes from 17 regions of the Philippines.The event, started in 1948, is organized and governed by the Department of Education.
May 28 – The Philippines won the 2016 SEABA Cup and a slot in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge. June 25–26 – Retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant visits the Philippines for the Nike's Mamba Mentality Tour. [7] July 5–10 – The Philippines co-hosts the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. [8]
Happy 2025! In some parts of the world, anyway. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, with its 133,500 citizens celebrating the new year at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
November 19 – RSG Philippines wins MLBB Invitational 2023 after defeating ECHO Philippines 3–1 in the grand final tournament. [57] December 2 – 17 – the Philippines take place to host MLBB M5 World Championship, the first time the country will host a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship. The tournament concludes with AP Bren ...