Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino

Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino is the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee who has been instrumental in organizing major cycling events like the Tour of Luzon and PhilCycling National Championships. He also celebrated the historic gold medal win by the Philippines' men's curling team at the 9th Asian Winter Games, emphasizing its significance for future winter sports achievements.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

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MPTC Tour of Luzon: Korean cyclist wins Stage 1

The MPTC Tour of Luzon: The Great Revival cycling event commenced on Wednesday, April 23, marked by a ceremonial start at Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte.
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POC president gives homes to Yulo, Petecio, Villegas

Paris Olympics gymnast Carlos Yulo, bronze medalist boxer Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas have received new homes in Tagaytay City from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino.
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Iloilo riders win two golds on Day 1 of PhilCycling nationals

Two young riders from Iloilo and one each from Narvacan and Pangasinan won gold medals in Day 1 of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road presented by MVP Sports Foundation and Standard Insurance on Monday, Feb. 24, in Tagaytay City.
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500+ cyclists compete in PhilCycling National Championships starting Feb 24

More than 500 cyclists will compete in the PhilCycling National Championships for Road, starting on Monday, February 24, with Criterium races in Tagaytay City.
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Philippine curling team gets P2M gov't cash, $5K POC bonus for historic gold

The Philippine men's curling team will receive a P2 million cash incentive from the government and an additional $5,000 each from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) following their historic gold medal win at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
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POC seeks funding for historic men's curling team

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is seeking funding from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to support the country's men's curling team following their historic gold medal win at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
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Philippine men's curling team wins historic gold at Asian Winter Games

The Philippine men's curling team secured a historic victory at the Ninth Asian Winter Games on Friday morning, Feb. 14, winning the country's first-ever gold medal.
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POC chief meets UCI president, discusses cycling support and IOC elections

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino met with International Cycling Union (UCI) President David Lappartient in Harbin, discussing cycling developments and IOC presidential elections.
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Groseclose, Dubberstein named Team Philippines flag bearers for Asian Winter Games

Speed skater Peter Groseclose and curling athlete Kathleen Dubberstein were named as the flag bearers for Team Philippines at the opening ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games on Friday, February 7.
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Filipino-Swiss curlers Pfister, Dubberstein lose semis, face bronze medal match

Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein secured their fifth consecutive win but fell to Japan's Tori Koana and Go Aoki, 10-2, in the semifinals of the curling mixed doubles event at the 9th Asian Winter Games on Friday.
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