Allan Iral, chief jail director for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, praised Crystalene Gonzales for her historic victory in Thailand's 19th International Practical Shooting Confederation.

The National University won the V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge championship on Friday by defeating UST, 25-23, 25-23, and 25-21, in a match that was on the line. Thanks to a comeback by the Tiger Spikers in the third quarter led by Josh Ybaez, Gboy De Vega, Edlyn Colinares, and Charles Magpayo, the Bulldogs came dangerously close to blowing a significant 16-6 lead....

The Philippine delegation won nine medals in the inaugural South East Asian (SEA) Deaf Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 2327, 2022. The Filipino deaf athletes won four silvers and five bronzes in the tournament by some of the top deaf athletes in South East Asia. #in60words

On Sunday afternoon at the Paco Arena, Faith Nisperos carried Ateneo de Manila University to a 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 24-26, and 18-16 victory over Adamson University, moving them one win away from the 2022 V-League Women's Collegiate Challenge title. #in60words

University of the East's Luis Villegas had an impressive one-and-done season in UAAP Season 85. The 6-foot-8 Filipino-American forward ended up averaging 13.14 points, 8.07 rebounds, 3.79 assists, and 1.93 steals in 14 games played for the Red Warriors. #In60words

Kim Yutangco Zafra, a Filipino, won the Tallinna MK kiirturniiride sari Chess Championship 2022 on Saturday, Nov. 26 in Tallinn, Estonia. The European-based Zafra earned 6.5 points in this FIDE-rated event by winning six of her seven games and drawing one while using the increment of 15 minutes plus 3 seconds.

The top motocross rider in the Philippines for 2022 is a Davao City-based rider Bornok Mangosong. The National Motorcycle Sports & Safety Association declared Mangosong as the top rider for the country this year. #In60words

The Philippines were the big winners in the blitz game of the 2022 Asian Juniors Blitz Chess Champion at Knights Templar Hotel Tagaytay City, Philippines, on November 25. #In60words

Kai Sotto returned with the Adelaide 36ers and provided another solid contribution in their 96-82 win over Perth Wildcats in the 2022-23 NBL season on Thursday at RAC Arena. The Filipino center ended up with six points, five rebounds, and one block in 14 minutes of action. Sotto previously missed the last game in New Zealand due to visa issues. #In60words...

Despite being the clear-cut favorite to win the NCAA Season 98 Most Valuable Player, Will Gozum is still focused on the bigger prize. And that is to win the championship for the College of Saint Benilde.

In the first round of the ongoing World Youth Boxing Championships in La Nucia, Spain, from November 14 to 26, 2022, Ronel Suyom of the Philippines knocked down Motoki Sadahiro of Japan, but he had to fight hard to win by a close 3-2 split decision and secure a bronze medal.

The Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess Festival will take place from December 13 to December 17 at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City. It will be led by Russian Super Grandmaster Vitaliy Bernadskiy (Elo 2615).

San Miguel has activated Terrence Romeo to the active roster after being on the injured list due to his back injury. Romeo's upgrade of playing status will only boost the Beermen's chance of clinching a playoff spot in this year's Commissioner's Cup. However, team manager Gee Abanilla said that the return of their spitfire guard isn't guaranteed.

After seeing his siblings Karl Drew and Elaiza win medals at the recently held JRC Artistic Gymnastics Stars Championships in Bangkok, Carlos Yulo was beaming with pride and joy. #In60words

After defeating Daniel Maciol of Poland 2-0 (4-1, 4-3) in the championship match played at the Puerto Rico Convention Center on Saturday, Carlo Biado of the Philippines has won the lucrative Medalla Light Puerto Rico Open, the final leg of the world 10-ball ranking Pro Billiards Series, and the sizable prize money that goes along with it. #In60words...