Who are Naomi Cesar and Pi Durden Wangkay, the Philippines' newest Youth Olympic Games medalists?

GMA Network - Nov 11, 2026

Their parents helped shape the past of Philippine athletics, and now Naomi Cesar and Pi Durden Wangkay are emerging as part of its promising future.

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Nov 11, 2026

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The Farm Fresh Foxies and Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara have discovered an efficient way around the language barrier: Economy of words. “Tubu, work,” Tsuzurabara said. Trisha Tubu understood the command perfectly. The powerful hitter took matters in her own hands in the fifth set, scoring eight of her 30 points there to lead the Foxies

Panlilio aims to strengthen national golf program

Nov 11, 2026

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CARMONA, Cavite—Al Panlilio has helped bring the Philippine Open back to life and turned its latest edition into the richest in the tournament’s 108-year history. But the 63-year-old sports executive has a bigger ambition: Rebuild Philippine golf into a regional powerhouse and establish a comprehensive national team program. Panlilio, now president of the National Golf

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Nov 11, 2026

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San Beda and Letran secured the top seeds in their respective groups Tuesday, completing the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball quarterfinal picture after contrasting victories at San Juan Arena. The defending champion Red Lions cruised past College of St. Benilde, 82-69, to finish atop Group A, while the Knights leaned on another clutch three-pointer from

Abando back in Gilas for November FIBA Window

Nov 11, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Filipino high-leaping guard Rhenz Abando is set to return to Gilas Pilipinas three years after he last played for the national team in the FIBA 2023 World Cup in Manila. The former NCAA Most Valuable Player was named to the final 12 for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifers on Wednesday as announced by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas in its official social media accounts. Abando, who currently plays for the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League, will be joined by naturalized player Bennie Boatwright. Boatwright will be making his Gilas debut on Nov. 27 when the Philippines faces Syria, followed by Iran on Nov. 29  at the Karisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia. Returning also for the national squad include big men Quentin Millora-Brown and Mike Phillips, who both missed action in the fourth window in Manila where Gilas beat Jordan and Iran. Kai Sotto will be leading the local squad, along with Dwight Ramos, Kevin Quiambao, AJ Edu, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, AJ Edu, Chris Newsome, along with Juan Gomez de Liano.

Pi Durden Wangkay wins bronze in Youth Olympic Games 200m event

Nov 11, 2026

Pi Durden Wangkay wins bronze in Youth Olympic Games 200m event

Pi Durden Wangkay delivered a second medal for the Philippines after placing third in the men"s 200m final of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

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Nov 11, 2026

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Gilas Pilipinas announced its lineup for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Wednesday with recently naturalized Bennie Boatwright set to make his national team debut for the Philippines.

South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands

Nov 11, 2026

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JOHANNESBURG — Double Olympic Games women's swimming gold medallist Tatjana Smith said on Tuesday she is switching her international allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old, who holds South African and Dutch citizenship, said financial challenges and more opportunities for high-performance support triggered the decision. Smith won the 200 meters breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Games, which were delayed one year by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 100 metres breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also won two silver medals in the pool, making the Johannesburg-born swimmer the most decorated South African Olympian. Smith retired after the Paris Games, but changed her mind this year with an eye on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "When I was a little girl, my biggest dream was to represent my country (South Africa) at the Olympics," she said in a video posted to social media. "I got to live that dream and it gave me more than I could have ever imagined. "This gives me the opportunity to explore another part of my identity and the heritage that I have never experienced through sport. "The opportunity also offers greater high performance support and the potential to build a more sustainable career," she added.

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Nov 11, 2026

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ANTIPOLO—Scottie Thompson was glad that Barangay Ginebra’s refusal to be on the losing side of history translated into a signature comeback at the expense of San Miguel Beer in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. The Gin Kings moved on to the semifinals to face the TNT Tropang 5G after rallying from a 13-point deficit

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Nov 11, 2026

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ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra secured the last semifinals berth after preventing San Miguel Beermen from completing a massive series comeback, taking a 110-94 victory in Game 5 of their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals duel at Ynares Center here. Scottie Thompson led the Gin Kings’ spirited comeback in the decider from 13 points down in the third

PVL: ZUS Coffee halts tailspin with comeback win over Galeries

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