Marcos stresses sports in nation-building, launches new PSC program
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of sports in nation-building during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28.
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Nesthy Petecio
Nesthy Petecio is a Filipino Olympic medalist and professional boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized her achievements during his State of the Nation Address in July 2025, highlighting her contributions to Philippine sports.
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Last updated at July 29, 2025.
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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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PSC commits to supporting Filipino boxers for 2028 Olympics
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Richard Bachmann reaffirmed his organization's commitment to supporting Filipino boxers following the confirmation that boxing will remain part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Boxing Awards Night honors stars, features fights
The second Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night, originally known as the Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde Banquet of Champions since 2000, will honor top achievers in Philippine boxing and sports on March 20 at Okada Manila in Para帽aque City.
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Petecio, Villegas to receive Women in Sports Awards
Olympic boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas are among the recipients of the 2025 Women in Sports Awards happening on Saturday, March 15, at Century Park Hotel Manila.
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Petecio aims for 2028 Olympics gold despite challenges
Boxer Nesthy Petecio remains confident that boxing will be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and expresses her determination to win a gold medal there.
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Yulo back in training after Athlete of the Year award
Carlos Yulo, the Philippines' first double Olympic gold medalist, returned to training after receiving the Athlete of the Year award at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night on January 27.
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PSA honors Filipino athletes for record-breaking Olympics
The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) hosted its annual awards night on Monday, January 27, celebrating the country's best-ever Olympic performance.
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MVP Group to be honored at SMC-PSA Awards Night for supporting Filipino athletes
The MVP Group of Companies will be honored at the upcoming San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on January 27 for its continuous support to Filipino athletes, highlighted by Carlos Yulo's historic two gold medals in the Paris Olympics.
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SMC-PSA honors Olympic, Paralympic athletes from Paris Games
The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on January 27 at The Manila Hotel Grand Ballroom will honor Philippine Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the 2024 Paris Games, marking a century of Filipino participation in the Olympics.
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