Pinoys Around the World Archives

Philippines Eyes Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals

Editorial StaffAugust 23, 2026

Filipinas Begin Historic Women’s Baseball World Cup Challenge The Philippine women’s baseball team begins its historic Women’s Baseball World Cup campaign in Tainan, Taiwan, aiming to secure one of three available Finals berths from Group B. The Filipinas open against defending champion Japan before facing Cuba, Chinese Taipei, Great Britain, and Venezuela in a demanding...

POC Eyes Bigger Gold Medal Haul at 2026 Asian Games

Editorial StaffAugust 20, 2026

Asian Games Medal Hopes Expand Across Philippine Sports Programs Team Philippines enters the twentieth Asian Games with growing confidence after expanding its medal prospects across several Olympic and non-Olympic sports over recent years. Philippine Olympic Committee officials believe the country’s broader pool of internationally competitive athletes provides a realistic opportunity to surpass its record four-gold...

PH Fencers Win Two Golds at SEA Junior Championships

Editorial StaffAugust 13, 2026

Young Filipino Fencers Capture Two Team Gold Medals in Malaysia The Philippine junior fencing team delivered another impressive international performance after securing two team gold medals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The victories highlighted the country’s continued progress in developing competitive young fencers capable of succeeding against Southeast Asia’s strongest programs. The successful campaign also demonstrated...

Owa Retamar Becomes First Pinoy in European Cup

Sean CelisAugust 7, 2026

Owa Retamar Makes History with European Move to Ordu Sports Club Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar has reached another career milestone after signing with Azerbaijan’s Ordu Sports Club for the 2026–27 volleyball season. The historic move positions him to become the first Filipino volleyball player to compete in the CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup, marking another...

EJ Obiena Wins Fourth Gold Medal in Germany

Editorial StaffAugust 7, 2026

Filipino Pole Vault Ace Strengthens Global Championship Momentum EJ Obiena continued his impressive European campaign after winning the Stabhochsprung Meeting in Jockgrim with another commanding performance. The Filipino pole vault star cleared five point eighty-three meters to secure his fourth German title this season. The latest victory extended Obiena’s remarkable consistency against elite international competition...

Chezka Centeno Wins Third World Pool Championship

Editorial StaffJuly 28, 2026

Filipina Billiards Star Centeno Captures Global Title Again Philippine cue sports added another landmark achievement after Chezka Centeno captured the 2026 Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship with a composed 9-6 victory over England’s Kelly Fisher in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The victory earned Centeno her third career world championship while further strengthening the Philippines’ standing...

Jamie Malonzo Begins New B.League Journey

Kenzo BolañosJuly 19, 2026

Gilas Forward Jamie Malonzo Joins Japanese Basketball League Jamie Malonzo is returning to Japanese basketball after signing with Earthfriends Tokyo Z for the 2026-27 B.League Division 2 season. The move provides the Gilas Pilipinas forward another opportunity to establish himself overseas after a difficult first experience in the league. The agreement also marks an important...

Kai Sotto Eyes NCAA Move in Renewed NBA Pursuit

Kenzo BolañosJuly 17, 2026

Filipino Center Sotto Weighs Unexpected NCAA Opportunity Kai Sotto may be preparing for one of the most unexpected moves of his basketball career after reportedly exploring an opportunity to compete in the NCAA. Instead of continuing directly through another professional league, the Filipino center could pursue a collegiate path that may reopen valuable opportunities toward...

Jaja Minowa Joins San Francisco Signal for LOVB

Sean CelisJuly 17, 2026

Former PVL MVP Minowa Joins Growing LOVB Competition Sachi “Jaja” Minowa continues elevating her international volleyball career after signing with expansion franchise San Francisco Signal for the 2027 League One Volleyball season. Instead of joining an established contender, the former Philippine Volleyball League Most Valuable Player will help launch a brand-new club competing in one...

Bridging the Gap: Sports Development in the Philippines through European Lens

Sports PilipinasNovember 23, 2023

In an era where world-class athletes dominate headlines, it’s easy to overlook the significance of sports development and management on a national level. Airnel Abarra weighs on how the enhanced understanding and collaboration between the Philippines and European sporting authorities can help the Southeast Asian country rise to the world stage. As a PhD Candidate...

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