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Filipino chess icon Eugenio “Eugene” Torre showcased his continuing mastery in the chess world by sweeping a flawless victory run at the International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Guam International Open Chess Tournament 2023.

Filipina softbelles known as the RP Blu Girls flashed their unyielding tenacity and unwavering spirit and left spectators and rivals in awe as they clinched electrifying back-to-back victories at the 2023 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup group stage. Their commendable performance uplifted Filipino pride across the globe and propelled the team towards the high-stakes rematch group playoffs to bid for a spot in the World Cup finals.

In a stirring moment that resonates with every corner of the globe where the Filipino diaspora is present, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team, carrying the moniker Filipinas, carved an indelible niche in the annals of football history at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Against the breathtaking backdrop of New Zealand, this band of trailblazers, mostly nurtured outside the Philippine archipelago, emerged victorious in their debut at the global finals, etching a memorable win with a singular goal that will forever be remembered.

In a spectacular display of Filipino prowess in the athletic sphere, pole vault titan Ernest John “EJ” Obiena once again proved why he's a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. At the renowned Wanda Diamond League held in Monaco, Obiena clinched a silver finish, continuing his impressive medal run and reinforcing the Philippines' standing in the world of pole vaulting.

The Philippine Women's National Football Team, affectionately known as the Filipinas, has set off on its historic journey into the FIFA Women's World Cup. The team’s first game in the prestigious tournament is scheduled today, Friday, July 21, 2023, in New Zealand, marking the first time the Philippines will showcase its talents on this global stage after over a quarter of a century of aspiring to qualify.

The Philippines' champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has ascended to the World No. 2 spot in men’s pole vault, in the latest World Athletics Ranking. Obiena now stands just behind world No. 1 Mondo Duplantis of Sweden, surpassing USA's Chris Nielsen in the ranking.

Filipino pole vaulting champion Ernest John Obiena has once again made history, this time by shattering an Asian Athletics Championships record and propelling the Philippines to its best medal performance in nearly four decades. Obiena's record-breaking feat underscores his status as a World Championships medalist and cements his position as the best pole vaulter in Asia.

Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So made a formidable impression at the Aimchess Rapid leg of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour (CCT), reaching a tournament event Grand Final for the first time. Despite landing the Runner Up spot to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, So's striking four-game winning streak against some of the world's top Grandmasters signified his excellent playing form.

Filipino big man Kai Sotto made a promising start in his much-anticipated 2023 NBA Summer League debut earlier today, July 14, wearing Jersey No, 70 for the Orlando Magic against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite the Magic's defeat, Sotto's performance was a beacon of hope for his fans at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas and around the world watching the game on TV and online who have been clamoring to see him on the hard court.

Filipino pole vaulting sensation, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, continues his impressive outdoor season streak with another silver medal win at the Meeting International de Sotteville in France. This victory comes ahead of his much-anticipated participation at the Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand.

In a historic moment for Philippine basketball, Kai Sotto, the 7-foot-3 center, is all set to make his NBA Summer League debut at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game, scheduled for Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 5:30 AM Philippine Time (Saturday, July 8, 5:30 PM PDT), will see Sotto suiting up for the Orlando Magic against the Detroit Pistons.

The Philippines' Gilas Pilipinas is gearing up for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and all eyes are on NBA star Jordan Clarkson and Japan B. League import Kai Sotto. The duo is set to lead the national team on home soil, promising an electrifying performance from August 25 to September 10.