Tag: Marcos
Marcos order boosts sport paddling
President Marcos has declared the fourth week of October of every year as “Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines” as part of efforts to promote the Philippines as a top paddling destination and to encourage it as a sport or leisure activity. Signed on Oct. 2, Proclamation No. 699 tasked the Philippine Sports Commission to lead,…
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All Paris Olympians to receive P1M from Marcos’ office
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that all Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will receive a P1-million cash incentive. Meanwhile, their coaching staff will receive P500,000. Marcos made the pronouncement in his speech during the welcoming ceremony for Team Philippines at the Malacañang Palace. READ:…
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Marcos to welcome Filipino Olympians back home after Paris 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to welcome the Filipino Olympic athletes back to the country on Tuesday, August 13, after their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Carlos Yulo, the first two-time Filipino gold medalist in the Olympics, and the other Olympians will arrive on…
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Marcos seeks Carlos Yulo’s help in winning more medals
INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo MANILA, Philippines — Following star gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic haul of two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants more Filipino athletes to shine in their respective sports and score more victories for the country. To make this possible, Marcos said he would consult the 24-year-old Yulo on what…
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Villegas lauded by Marcos for winning bronze at Paris Olympics
The Philippines’ Aira Villegas celebrates after winning against Morocco’s Yasmine Mouttaki in the women’s 50kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 28, 2024. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Villegas for what he called a “knockout performance”…
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Man Utd have Marcos Alonso, David Hancko and Tyrick Mitchell on left-back shortlist – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Manchester United are stepping up their search for a left-back, with Tyrell Malacia no closer to returning to action, with Feyenoord’s David Hancko, Marcos Alonso and Tyrick Mitchell among potential targets. Arne Slot is facing the first major transfer dilemma of his Liverpool reign…
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Bongbong Marcos lauds gold medalist Meggie Ochoa
An emotional Meggie Ochoa celebrates winning gold in the Asian Games women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu in Hangzhou, China. -ASIAD POOL MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated Filipino jiu-jitsu practitioner Meggie Ochoa for bringing home the Philippines’ second gold medal in the Asian Games. The jiu-jitsu champion had beaten Balqees Abdulla of the…
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Marcos congratulates EJ Obiena for PH 1st gold medal
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee President Marcos has extended his congratulations to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for bagging the first gold medal of the…
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Marcos ‘a little embarrassed’ about lack of support for athletes, coaches – rezal404
These athletes who took part in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 12th Asean Para Games get recognition from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the awarding of incentives to the medalists at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace. (Photo from the Facebook page of Radio Television Malacañang) MANILA,…
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Bongbong Marcos offers ‘inspiration,’ encouragement to SEA Games-bound PH athletes – rezal404
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joins the Philippines’ Southeast Asian Games delegation during a sendoff party at the PICC. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave Filipino athletes a shot in the arm ahead of their campaign in the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games happening in Cambodia. Marcos also expressed gratitude to the Philippine delegation…
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