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The Philippine sporting scene is mostly patterned after the United States model. Athletes develop from the grassroots level to the collegiate ranks. Academic institutions play a major part in honing our sporting champions, unlike the club and sport s... more

Last Saturday marked another milestone in my quest to conquer myself.Yep, I swam the ITU Subic International Triathlon 750m swim route! Fellow bored member Vic and myself tried the route with Rej, our teammate, who is an Ironman 70.3 finisher.To be h... more

Some photos from the past month, phone photos that I just remembered existed, and photos that I'm posting up just because. Macarons, Quiche, Carbonara, Croque Monsieur at Macaron Tango Café, night out at I.T. Park, swimming at Casa Rosita, Milk Tea... more

I'm afraid of swimming in open water.  There, that's the truth!I just learned how to swim in this file photo.Sorry, this was just a recreational swim in Pagudpudafter the Pasuquin to Pagudpud UltramarathonPhoto courtesy of Ronnel GoWhen friends... more

Where: Baling Hai ResortWhat:   What: one of the best, oldest, and secluded resorts in BoracayGoing down to the office of the resort from the entrance to 'check in'.This is where we stayed. It was so natural and open and fresh. Those a... more

Pristine beach. I only saw beaches with these color in pictures. They were so breathtaking when you see them for real. And I first saw them here in Boracay. I actually have no interest going to this island before, thinking it is too overrated, overcr... more

This is the off-road version of the fast-growing sport of aquathlon run-swim-run, and the ever popular sport of running. No paved roads, no air pollution, single track trail, fine beach sand, waterfalls, streams, close to nature, and great panor... more

Join the first leg of MultiSport 101 Camp with Coach Jojo Macalintal on 21 April  2012 at the Bonifacio Global City!The event is FREE to MultiSport Philippines Subscribers! MultiSport Philippinessubscribers may register by:1. Emai... more

This is the off-road version of the fast-growing sport of aquathlon run-swim-run, and the ever popular sport of running. No paved roads, no air pollution, single track trail, fine beach sand, waterfalls, streams, close to nature, and great panor... more

Two days ago, I received a Facebook message informing me that my cousin Jason Adrian Mayo-Mirabueno won in the swimming competition over at the Western Visayas Regional Meet. Deep inside, I was elated and happy that he is finally achieving his dream. more

source: philstar.comThe Philippine Swimming League and Fil-American coaches based in California have launched a program designed to develop young Filipino swimmers for the 2013 Universiade and other international competitions through training in the... more

Vaseline Men, the fastest growing men’s skin care brand in the Philippines with a comprehensive range of products designed for men like facial wash, moisturizer, lotion and body wash and Sunrise Events, Inc., invite you to conquer your limits in th... more

I was a noncompetitive swimmer long before I became a runner.  But it was only during a run-swim race that I discovered I could do fairly well in a swimming event.  I made my aquathlon (swim-run) debut in Corregidor Island an... more

Where: Splash MountainWhat: family outing...with my not familyThis is probably the first ever resort that I had visited in Los Baños, way back in 2008; we had a family outing. The next year, we went back here for Christmas, that time we checked in a... more

source: Joey Villar | philstar.comThe Philippine Sports Commission has started to encourage other groups to train and develop swimmers in an effort to widen the base of talents who could be tapped for future national teams.In fact, the government spo... more