Philippines
Philippines, Japan, Indonesia to host 2023 Fiba World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights for the 2023 Basketball World Cup to the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Philippines u-turn on 2019 SEA Games
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games is set to take place in the Philippines after all, with the country’s President, Rodrigo Duterte, reportedly having had a change of heart over his earlier decision to withdraw the state’s financial support for the multi-sport event.
Philippine Olympic Committee to appeal Duterte’s decision on SEA Games
Jose Cojuangco, the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), wants to hold a meeting with the country’s President, Rodrigo Duterte, in the hope of salvaging the hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
Four bidders to contest rights to 2023 Fiba World Cup
Manila to host Fiba 3×3 World Cup
Philippines join forces with Indonesia for renewed tilt at Fiba World Cup
UFC division strengthens global reach with ‘unprecedented’ Philippines partnership
The UFC Gym division of mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship has expanded its global footprint by entering into an exclusive 10-year partnership with the Fitspiration Philippines Corporation.
Philippines retains AFF Championship rights after stadium deal signed
The Philippines has retained its co-hosting rights to the Asean Football Federation’s 2016 AFF Championship after resolving a dispute over its choice of stadia for the national team competition.
Nike cuts ties with Pacquiao after homophobic comments
Sportswear giant Nike has curtailed its contract with superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao after he described gay people as “worse than animals.”
Fiba awards hosting rights for Olympic qualifying tournaments
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights to Italy, Serbia and the Philippines for its three Olympic men’s qualifying tournaments, while France will stage the women’s event.
Hoop Dreams
After the damage of superstorm Yolanda last year, the Philippines is hoping to use basketball as a vehicle to get the country back up on its feet.
Philippines to step in as new host of 2019 SEA Games
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has formally accepted taking on the hosting rights to the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, with officials stating that they do not intend to develop many new facilities for the multi-sport event.
Philippines ‘only realistic candidate’ for 2019 SEA Games
Senior South East Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) executive Chris Chan has said that the Philippines is currently the only realistic candidate to replace Brunei as host of the 2019 edition of the multi-sport event.
Coca-Cola set to invest in IPTL – report
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is to purchase a 10 per cent equity stake in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), according to Indian newspaper the Economic Times.
Fiba World Cup set for Asia in 2019, with Qatar in running for 2023 event
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said its 2019 World Cup will be staged in Asia after electing to proceed with bids from China and the Philippines for the national team tournament.
Philippines to bid for 2019 Basketball World Cup
The Philippines will bid to host the 2019 edition of the Fiba Basketball World Cup, according to Manny Pangilinan, president of the sport’s governing body in the country.
Larger than Life
Owned by religious group the Iglesia ni Cristo, the 50,000-seater multi-use Philippine Arena opened its doors in July. Could it be transformational for sports hosting in the influential south-east Asian country? Elisha Chauhan finds out.
Bangkok loses IPTL franchise and hosting rights
Organisers of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) have moved the inaugural competition’s opening leg from Bangkok to Manila due to ongoing concerns regarding the volatile political situation in Thailand.