Philippine Olympic Committee

Also known as POC

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is actively supporting Filipino athletes in various international competitions such as the World Games and SEA Games. POC President Abraham Tolentino has expressed optimism for improved medal performances, particularly in events like billiards and wushu. The committee continues to expand its support to new sports, including climbing and cycling, to enhance the country's overall sporting performance.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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47 Filipino athletes to compete in World Games, Wong and Trinidad as flag bearers

Forty-seven Filipino athletes, including Wushu star Agatha Wong, Wakeboarding ace Raph Trinidad, Billiards sensation Rubilen Amit, and Jiu-jitsu athlete Annie Ramirez, will compete in the 12th World Games in Chengdu from August 7 to 17.
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Biado wins back-to-back World Pool titles

Two Filipino players, Carlo Biado and Bernie Regalario, have advanced to significant stages of the 2025 World Pool Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Agatha Wong, Raphael Trinidad named Philippines' flag-bearers for World Games

Wushu athlete Agatha Wong and wakeboarding champion Raphael Trinidad have been named as the Philippines' flag-bearers for the World Games in Chengdu, China from August 7-17.
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Philippines sends largest delegation, 1,600 athletes, to SEA Games

The Philippines is sending its largest delegation yet to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand from December 9-20.
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PCI established to promote sport climbing

Pilipinas Climbing Inc. (PCI), led by Atty. Al Agra, has been established to promote climbing as a competitive sport in the Philippines.
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Tagaytay CT Velodrome hosts first major intl race in Mar

The newly opened Tagaytay CT Velodrome will host its first major international race, the 2026 Asian Cycling Federation Championships, from March 25 to 31.
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Philippines seeks improved V.League standing, aims for World Championship

The Philippines aims to improve its standing at the Southeast Asian Men's V.League, which takes place from July 9 to 13 in Candon City Arena, Ilocos Sur.
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Philippine taekwondo cadets eye success at World Championships

Eight players - six male and two female - will represent the Philippines in taekwondo at the World Cadet Taekwondo Championships from May 10-15 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
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PTA hosts national SMART/MVP Taekwondo Summer Program

The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) is hosting its annual SMART/MVP Sports Foundation Taekwondo Summer Program across the country.
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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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