POC Denies Not Supporting Michael Martinez in Sochi Olympics (Video)

Philippine Olympic Committee

The Philippine Olympic Committee denied claims by the mother of Michael Christian Martinez, the lone representative of the Philippines to the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Reports about the non-support of the Philippine government to Martinez went viral online citing statement from his mother Teresa Martinez. Watch the video report from GMA News: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXLyT5NN3lQ According to … Read more

Michael Martinez Dream to Reach the Figure Skating Finals in Sochi 2014

Michael Christian Martinez

The lone Philippine representative in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Michael Christian Martinez hopes to reach the Final 24 of the Figure Skating competition. The participation of the 17-year-old Olympian is already an achievement and a dream come true for him. Photo Credit: Michael Martinez Facebook Page Michael Martinez is the first ever … Read more

Ginebra Relives Never-Say-Die Spirit, Survives San Mig to Force Game 7

Ginebra vs. San Mig

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as expected displayed its never-say-die attitude anew as the Kings nipped San Mig Coffee Mixers, 94-91 to level the series and force a winner-take-all game 7 in their Manila Cl(–foul word(s) removed–)ico semifinals showdown yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.   photo credit: gmanetwork.com (KC CRUZ) With the living legend Robert Jaworski … Read more

Michael Martinez: No Support from Phil. Government Viral Video Interview

Michael Martinez Sochi

The lone representative of the Philippines in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia admitted during an exclusive interview last 2013 that he got no support from the Philippine. The interview video that was posted on YouTube admitting government’s lack of support went viral online in the past few days. Watch the video interview: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTBxuIHA1jM&fb … Read more

Air21 Taps Ivorian National Player to Deliver For Them in Comm’s Cup

Herve Lamizana

After an early exit in the ongoing Philippine Cup, Air21 has finally found an import that they will parade in the incoming conference as the Express tapped veteran Ivorian campaigner Herve Lamizana.  Photo from Herve Lamizana’s facebook account The 6’10 Lamizana is a mainstay in the Ivorian national team, which played in the 2010 FIBA World … Read more

AKO Bicol passes Bill against Contact Sports for Minors

Ako Bicol Partylist

House bill 3646 was submitted to the Congress prohibiting the youth who are under-18 years old to join full contact sports. AKO Bicol Representatives Christopher Co and Rodel Batocabe proposed the said bill that aims to protect the minors from harmful contact sports due to the incident of death of a fourth year student, who … Read more

“He is a Problem” – Trillanes on POC Chairman Cojuangco

POC Chairman

“He is a hopeless case. He is a problem. Yung Dragon boat (pertaining to the PHL Dragon boat team), track and field, at table tennis sinira nya.” (statement of Senator Antonio Trillanes from Rappler.com ). This is the strong statement of Senator Antonio  Trillanes IV onto Philippine Olympic Committee Chairman Jose “Peping” Cojuangco, as the brave senator observed the … Read more

San Mig Coffee Mixers Seeks Finals Return

San Mig Coffee

San Mig Coffee tries to wrest the last finals berth when take on Barangay Ginebra San Miguel today in the game 6 of their PLDT home DSL Philippine Cup  semifinals showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  Photo Credit: GMA Network A victory by the San Mig in their 8 pm encounter gives the coach Tim … Read more

Michael Martinez Mother Mortgaged Their House to Support Son in Sochi

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014

The mother of Michael Christian Martinez, the lone Philippine representative to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics revealed to the media that they got no support from the Philippine government which is contrary to the report posted by PhilStar. Michael Martinez (Photo: Facebook) According to the mother of Michael Martinez, the athlete got no support from the … Read more