The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) effort to promote open water swimming and formed a training pool for future international competition got the needed boost with 1st National Open Water Swimming Tryouts organized recently by the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) Region XI at the Pujada Bay in Dahican, Mati City in Davao Oriental.
 

(L-R) Actor RR Herrera, Raphael ‘Rapha’ Herrera and National coach Engene Dagohoy

By Edwin Rollon

Filipino karatekas, led by rising standout Raphael 'Rapha' Herrera, are gearing up for a stern test in the prestigious Karate One Youth League, with the tournament serving as a major opportunity to showcase the country’s emerging talents on the world stage.

The Philippine national judo team delivered a strong showing on the international stage, capturing six gold medals at the recently concluded Penang Invitational Judo Championships held at Sunshine Central in Penang, Malaysia, over the weekend.