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Read more about the article City Council honors Davao student-athletes for historic bronze in 2026 Palarong Pambansa
Davao Region’s outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and sports stakeholders were recognized during the City Council’s 24th Regular Session, honoring the region’s historic performance at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa. The ceremony also paid tribute to the late Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia, represented both the Davao Eagles and the Davao4 Region, acknowledging his lasting contributions to the local sports community and youth athletic development.(Photo by Ayannah Tomandao,Intern)

City Council honors Davao student-athletes for historic bronze in 2026 Palarong Pambansa

 DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Student-athletes, coaches, trainers, school officials and sports community members representing Davao Region at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa were honored by the Davao City Council for its…

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Read more about the article For Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s kin, silver is ‘gold’
ANTICIPATION. Cagayan de Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s sister Michelyn Mae hugs his father Pio Reo as they watch the boxer’s final match at the Tokyo Olympics on live television in Barangay Kauswagan, this city, Saturday afternoon. Paalam lost to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai, which means the kid who used to scavenge for a living will be bringing home a silver medal. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

For Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s kin, silver is ‘gold’

After fighting all the way to the Tokyo Olympics finals, local boxer Carlo Paalam will go home with a silver medal after losing to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai at the Kokugikan Arena Saturday afternoon, August 7.

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Read more about the article Mindanao SUC Games, a training ground for world-class athletes
This year’s reigning titlists in the 30th Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (Masts) pageant held at the Mambajao Cultural Center in Camiguin Friday night (Nov. 30) are Mr. Masts 2019 Ivanne Jairon Melendez of Central Mindanao University (2nd from left) and Ms. Masts 2019 Cathleen Angelie Abler of University of Southern Mindanao (3rd from left). Flanking them is Dr. Nelson Cabral, Masts management committee chairman (left), and Camiguin Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (right). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Mindanao SUC Games, a training ground for world-class athletes

The athletic competitions organized by a group of state universities and colleges in Mindanao had become the training ground for a number of athletes who have joined local and international sports competitions, a public school official said.

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Read more about the article Mindanao SUCs hold friendship games in Camiguin ahead of SEA Games
Delegates from Jose Rizal Memorial State University perform their dance presentation during the opening ceremonies of the 30th Mindanao Association of Tertiary Schools Friendship Games held Saturday in Camiguin. The games will run from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Mindanao SUCs hold friendship games in Camiguin ahead of SEA Games

As the country prepares for the Southeast Asian Games, athletes from the state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Mindanao have converged here to compete in the 30th Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Friendship Games starting Sunday (Nov. 24) until Nov. 29.

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