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Philippine Olympic Committee chief to lobby for PH athletes' allowances
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino plans to go through Congress to restore athlete allowances
POC chief Bambol Tolentino advises against sports' rushed return
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino agrees with the Philippine Sports Commission's 'no vaccine, no sports' position
Philippine Olympic Committee to give athletes free bicycles
POC president Bambol Tolentino promotes cycling as a mode of transportation for national athletes
'Bigger' Tokyo 2020 Olympics is possible, says former POC chief
Former Philippine Olympic Committee chief Celso Dayrit lists 6 'immeasurable benefits' to the historic delay of the quadrennial meet
Budget for PH Olympic hopefuls pending after Tokyo Games delay
PSC chairman Butch Ramirez says the government sports agency will resume funding when the new Olympics schedule clears up
PH recommends Vietnam SEA Games pushback due to Olympics delay
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino supports talks of scheduling the next SEA Games late 2021
Philippine Olympic Committee: Tokyo 2020 postponement 'not an issue'
The decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics should not be a problem for the country's 2021 sports calendar, says POC president Bambol Tolentino
Philippines in favor of Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponement
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino says the national athletes will continue to prepare given the situation
Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio join POC Athletes' Commission
The POC Athletes' Commission expands to 7 to meet the membership requirements
Huelgas, Olympian Lacuna elected to 2nd POC Athletes' Commission
Philippine national athletes elect a new set of officers for the POC Athletes' Commission that will serve from 2020-2024
POC boosts incentives for SEA Games 2019 medalists
An individual gold won by a Filipino athlete in the 2019 SEA Games is now worth P750,000
POC president Tolentino on SEA Games 2019 mishaps: 'It's normal'
Despite receiving tons of complaints, the POC president Bambol Tolentino insists that these problems are 'normal'
100-day countdown: Is PH all set for the 2019 SEA Games?
Check out the major developments 100 days before the country hosts the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Bambol Tolentino to be 'more hands-on' as POC president
New Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino aims to unite the board in preparation for the country's hosting of the 2019 SEA Games
'Time to work': New POC president Tolentino focuses on 2019 SEA Games
The Philippine Olympic Committee must prioritize the country's hosting of the 2019 SEA Games in 4 months, according to its newly elected president Bambol Tolentino
Starting over: Bambol Tolentino elected as new POC president
(UPDATED) Bambol Tolentino takes over the remaining term left by former POC president Ricky Vargas
Bambol Tolentino to run for Philippine Olympic Committee president
The Philippine cycling chief expresses his intent to run for the position vacated by Ricky Vargas
Olympic body reminds POC to follow 'due process' for elections
'It must be noted that that the POC has had many opportunities to resolve these issues internally and peacefully, however, has not managed to do so until now,' writes the IOC
POC delays special elections as Olympic body steps in
'If we don't comply with the IOC, the SEA Games might be affected,' says Philippine Olympic Committee secretary-general Charlie Ho
Olympic body orders POC to resolve issues 'very quickly'
The International Olympic Committee and Olympic Council of Asia believe the POC has 'negatively' affected the Olympic movement's reputation
POC to stage 2nd special elections on July 5
The Philippine Olympic Committee is in for another leadership shake-up
2019 SEA Games: After POC shakeup, what now?
Here's a look back at the turn of events after Ricky Vargas stepped down as POC president
2019 SEA Games: POC chairman Tolentino to call for special elections
POC chairman Bambol Tolentino calls for elections, claiming the successors to Ricky Vargas' post are not qualified
New POC president looks to regroup as SEA Games hosting nears
After Ricky Vargas' surprise resignation, new president Joey Romasanta plans to get the Philippine Olympic Committee board more involved in the 2019 SEA Games preparations
Ricky Vargas resigns as POC president
'I am tendering my irrevocable resignation from the post of President of the organization, effective immediately,' writes Vargas
POC feud: 'I’m not interested in the presidency,' says Peping
The former Philippine Olympic Committee chief dispels talks that he’s seeking to oust incumbent president Ricky Vargas
POC to meet, iron out 'crucial' 2019 SEA Games preparations
Vargas puts aside politics as he sets up a 'mutually acceptable' schedule for a POC board meeting
TIMELINE: Will the POC feud affect PH's SEA Games hosting?
There's tension in the Philippine sports leadership once again with barely 6 months left before the country hosts the Southeast Asian Games
Malacañang supports Vargas in POC feud
'We call on everyone to insulate sports from politics,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
POC in chaos: Vargas fires Cojuangco, other officials from posts
With barely 6 months before the country hosts the SEA Games, the Philippine Olympic Committee is reeling in another leadership crisis
Ricky Vargas 'uncertain' of future POC term
'It’s kind of very difficult to commit that I want to become president again,' says Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas
POC: Gov't agency support can speed up SEA Games 2019 preparations
Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas has started to feel anxious as plans for the 2019 SEA Games have fallen behind schedule
POC to end NSA disputes with new resolution framework
Ricky Vargas signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center
New target: Beef up athletics, aquatics for 2019 SEA Games
After the centerpiece sports failed to produce a medal again in the Asian Games, POC president Ricky Vargas says it shouldn't be the case in next year's SEA Games
Pinay athletes deliver 70% of PH medal haul
POC president Ricky Vargas says he's impressed that 12 of the Philippines' 18 medals came from Filipina athletes in the 2018 Asian Games
After Jordan Clarkson saga, ’bigger’ challenge ahead
The men's basketball team kicks off the Philippines' campaign in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on Thursday, August 16
Philippine Olympic Committee: Why 2 NBA players in China team?
POC president Ricky Vargas and vice president Bambol Tolentino seek clarification following reports that China will field 2 NBA players in the 2018 Asian Games
POC: NBA 'broke the hearts of 100 million Filipinos'
'We were one clearance away,' says POC official Patrick Gregorio after the NBA turned down the country's request to line up Jordan Clarkson in the Asian Games
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Full-time Gilas team an 'option,' says POC chief
POC president Ricky Vargas says there is a possibility the Gilas Pilipinas cadets would need to focus on the 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign before joining the PBA draft
PH faces penalty for Asian Games withdrawal
The Philippine Olympic Committee braces for monetary sanctions following SBP's decision to withdraw Gilas Pilipinas from the Asiad
Court of Appeals dismisses POC case vs Vargas
Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas is delighted that the case was dismissed with prejudice
Ricky Vargas denies PSC threat to withhold Asian Games fund
The POC president claims that Asian Games chef de mission Richard Gomez has already received funding from the Philippine Sports Commission
Hidilyn Diaz assured of 2018 Asian Games slot
The Olympic silver medalist will don the country's colors again after missing the 2017 SEA Games
PH Weightlifting federation appeals to POC for more slots in 2018 Asian Games
Federation president Monico Puentevella endorses 7 promising weightlifters to see action in Indonesia
Karatedo group of the golden era wants end to 'fake karateka' reign in PH
The Philippine Karatedo Federation 1987 denounces the decisions of the Romasanta-headed NSA and the POC
PBA, San Miguel Corp, MVP Group combine for P46M donation to POC
The local Olympic committee is gearing up for the country's 2019 hosting of the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Games campaign this August
Is there a chance for a PSL swimming prodigy to finally join the PH team?
The call for unity by the two swimming groups paves the way for PSL swimmers to join the national team
Philippine karatekas find refuge in POC as world body suspends local federation
(UPDATED) The local Olympic committee will take charge of the national karatedo team’s training for the 2018 Asian Games
NCC head Valdes hopeful of PH cheerleading growth
'I don't mince words. Team Pilipinas is one of the top cheerleading teams in the world,' says National Cheerleading Championship head Itos Valdes
