Rapha in action.

By Edwin Rollon

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Team Manila surged to the top of the leaderboard on Monday as four more swimming records fell and a young karate standout emerged in the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Finals here.

Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines

STA.ROSA, Laguna -- Local hero Miguel Tabuena delighted home fans and withstood a barrage of birdies from his nearest rivals, as a solid seven-under par 65 proved good enough for a dominating three-shot win in the US$2 million International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus.

By Edwin Rollon

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) Secretary General Eric Buhain expressed satisfaction over the success of the association’s grassroots development program, saying it is now yielding results at the national level.