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After mishaps, SEA Games redemption comes in grand opening ceremonies
Days after dealing with hosting woes, the Philippines officially kicks off the 2019 SEA Games with a hitch-free opening ceremonies
Pia Magalona thanks Iñigo Pascual, KZ Tandingan, and son Elmo for SEA Games 2019 opening ceremonies performance
The artists performed a medley of songs by Francis Magalona
Duterte jives to 'Manila' in SEA Games 2019 opening ceremonies
President Rodrigo Duterte gets jiggy with it to Hotdog's OPM classic 'Manila'
IN PHOTOS: Performances at the SEA Games 2019 opening ceremonies
The show highlights Filipino culture through song numbers, dances, backdrops, and costumes
Trip down memory lane as Filipino icons grace SEA Games 2019 opening
Eight Filipino sporting legends gather for one night and take centerstage in a memorable SEA Games spectacle
HIGHLIGHTS: SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremonies
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games officially unfolds with a glitzy opening ceremony at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Saturday, November 30
SEA Games 2019: Expect a 'Super Bowl halftime' opening show
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games officially kicks off with an opening ceremony featuring top Filipino artists and a display of world-class technology
Jordan Clarkson gears up for PH flag-bearer role
The Fil-Am NBA player will be at the helm of the Philippine contingent during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Asian Games on Saturday, August 18
#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, August 12-19, 2017
Must watch videos from this week
WATCH: Flying diver ignites SEA Games cauldron
Teenage diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri flew through Malaysia s national stadium in a brave stunt to light the cauldron
SEA Games 2017: Malaysia welcomes athletes at opening ceremony
From marching bands to fireworks and an elaborate light show Malaysia showcases well its culture traditions and modern tastes
WATCH: Team Philippines marches in SEA Games 2017 opening
Taekwondo Olympian Kirstie Alora carries the Philippine flag
IN PHOTOS: 42nd PBA season opening ceremony
See photos from the opening ceremony of the 2016 17 PBA season here
Rio opens Paralympic Games for 'superhumans'
Samba parading wheelchairs and giant balloons highlight the opening ceremony at a sold out Maracana stadium
IN PHOTOS: UST opens UAAP Season 79 with grand parade, fireworks
Take a look back on the opening ceremony of the UAAP held at the campus of host school UST
UP sweeps first UAAP ballroom competition
UAAP Season 79 opens with University of the Philippines reigning supreme in a dance sport once again
UAAP Season 79 to open at UST
The season opening will be held on Saturday September 3 at the UST Plaza Mayor in front of the Main Building
Olympic joy dampened by boos for Brazil's president
It took fireworks to drown out the boos for Brazil s unpopular interim president Michel Temer as locals protest economic issues which plague the country
Duterte to Filipino Olympic athletes: 'Give 100%'
President Rodrigo Duterte wishes them the best in everything Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says
Refugee team receives warm welcome at Olympics opening
10 athletes from the Refugee Team will compete at the Rio Olympics
Why Alora took over as PH flag bearer for Lariba during Rio opening
Table tennis player Ian Lariba receives an assist from her Philippines teammate Kirstie Alora at the Parade of Nations
IN PHOTOS: Stars at Rio 2016 opening ceremony
See photos of Gisele Bündchen walking across the stadium Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima carrying the Olympic torch before the ceremony and more
WATCH: Philippines at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony
The Philippines is the 75th country to walk at the Rio 2016 Parade of Nations led by flag bearer Ian Lariba
IN PHOTOS: Fireworks, lights and Gisele at the Olympics opening ceremony
A message of tolerance and respect is the theme of the Rio 2016 opening
Filipino Olympians await festive Olympic opening ceremony
Before the Filipinos seek to end their 20 year medal drought they ll take part in the biggest party in Rio
'Mugging' scene in Rio games ceremony sparks controversy
Brazilian newspapers quote witnesses saying they were sure the scene showed an attempted street robbery – a surprising choice in an Olympic host city plagued by real life crime
Ian Lariba named PH flag bearer for Rio Olympics
The table tennis player will carry the Philippine flag during the parade of athletes in the opening ceremony
Gisele Bundchen to participate in Rio opening ceremony
Gisele is set to host the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio
IN PHOTOS: A colorful 2016 Palarong Pambansa opening
See photos of the vibrant 2016 Palarong Pambansa opening ceremony put together by Albay this year s host
WATCH: First PWD torchbearer and Terrence Romeo open Palaro
Athlete Francis Everesto becomes the first person with disability to be a torchbearer at Palarong Pambansa He is assisted by Gilas Pilipinas star Terrence Romeo
What's in store for the opening of Palarong Pambansa 2016?
The main attraction will be the torch relay
IN PHOTOS: UAAP 78 opening ceremony
Hosts University of the Philippines put on a splendid opening show including a performance from multi titled dance troupe the UP Pep Squad
SEA Games opening ceremony host sorry for 'insensitive' comment
A presenter at Singapore s SEA Games opening ceremony has apologized after she shocked onlookers by mocking a small ethnic Indian girl about her accent
PH to go on all-out assault for SEA Games gold
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia says he s hoping for a “trigger” that could spark the country’s gold medal drive
IN PHOTOS: Philippines enters SEA Games opening ceremony in style
View photos of the PH delegation s entrance at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore
WATCH: Alyssa Valdez leads Philippine entrance at 2015 SEA Games
Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez leads the Philippine delegation at the SEA Games entrance on Friday evening
VLOG: Palaro opening rushed due to bad weather
Both Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II and Education Secretary Armin Luistro insists that the program be done fast so as not to put the athletes health at risk
UAAP Volleyball Season 77 schedule
The full schedule of the UAAP Season 77 men s and women s volleyball tournaments
South Korea leader officially opens Asian Games
South Korean President Park Geun Hye opened the Incheon Asian Games at a glittering K Pop inspired ceremony
North Korea gets big cheers at Asian Games opening
North Korea s athletes got an unexpectedly rousing welcome at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games as South Korean fans put aside their bitter rivalry
VLOG: Palarong Pambansa 2013 officially begins
Almost 10 000 student athletes from all 17 regions of the country gather in Dumaguete for the Philippines largest sporting event The opening ceremonies and parade of athletes mark the official start of Palarong Pambansa 2013 Natashya Gutierrez reports
Google Doodle and London Olympics
Google celebrates London 2012 Olympics by featuring a sport on its Doodle art each day
Olympics: A Britain not too cool to be proud
Here was the Britain I had come to know in the 24 years I’ve lived here Buttoned up but with an unexpected funny bone and behind the famous upper lip emotions that run deep and strong
Filipino performer recounts opening ceremonies
Filipino Patricia Olabre was one of 15 000 chosen to perform for the Olympics opening ceremonies She shares her experience with Rappler
OLYMPIC BLOG: Filipino performer recounts opening ceremonies
Filipino Patricia Olabre was one of 15 000 chosen to perform for the Olympics opening ceremonies She shares her experience with Rappler
HIGHLIGHTS: #London2012 Opening Ceremony
Live blog of the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXX Olympiad the 2012 Summer Games in London United Kingdom
Flame makes dramatic arrival in London
The Olympic flame makes a dramatic arrival in London before the opening ceremony in one week s time
IN PHOTOS: Day 2 Palarong Pambansa 2012
Photo highlights of Palarong Pambansa Day 2
Palaro opening ceremonies festive, bright
President Benigno Aquino graces Palarong Pambansa opening ceremonies
