Tag: POC
Gilas 5, other Asiad gold winners get POC bonuses
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) on Tuesday handed out cash incentives to the brilliant performers for Team Philippines in the Asian Games (Asiad) in…
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Liquidation notice triggers cold POC, PSC relations
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chair Dickie Bachmann. -INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS President Marcos will fete the Philippines’ Asian Games heroes within this month, and while the four gold medal-winning athletes are expected to be there, it will be a great chance for Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol…
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Gilas’ Asian Games win ‘worth a thousand golds,’ says POC chief
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) HANGZHOU, China—After Gilas Pilipinas dismantled Jordan in the men’s basketball finale of the 19th Asian Games, Team Philippines completed the coveted mission of…
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POC pins Asian Games bid on men this time
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Women power was at the heart of a magnificent Philippine finish back in the 2018 Asian Games (Asiad) in Indonesia. It would be nice if Filipino male athletes could earn their share of the spotlight this time. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol’ Tolentino reiterated on Friday his…
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POC remains upbeat over Gilas appeal at Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas’ Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net HANGZHOU, China—Hope springs eternal for the inclusion of four key players to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the 19th Asian Games. Though time is quickly running short, no amount of hindrance could stop Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino from inserting Jason Perkins, Terrence Romeo,…
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