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  • PSA annual awards night honors Philippine sports champions in style

    PSA annual awards night honors Philippine sports champions in style

    The Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards Night wasn’t just a ceremony — it was a full-scale celebration of the Philippine sports scene, where achievements met elegance and style took center stage. 

     

    Athletes, coaches, and executives traded jerseys and tracksuits for tailored suits, flowing gowns, and sophisticated barongs, turning the red carpet into a showcase of class and confidence.

     

    Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Patrick ‘Pato’ Gregorio led the parade of style with a striking family appearance in classic black and ivory, while Gregorio himself donned a delicately detailed traditional barong that exuded heritage and elegance. 

     

    Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo commanded attention in a sleek monochromatic ivory ensemble, sharing the spotlight as PSA Co-Athlete of the Year with tennis ace Alex Eala.

    Yulo’s younger brother, Eldrew, turned heads in a striking red woven outfit and was also honored with an award, adding to the night’s celebration of Filipino athletic excellence.

     

    San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo brought his signature calm confidence to the red carpet in a minimalist black button-down shirt as he collected the Mr. Basketball award. 

     

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    Meanwhile, Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao, dressed in a classic charcoal suit with a blue shirt and shiny tie, radiated timeless authority while accepting the President’s Award.

     

    The beach volleyball stars of Alas Pilipinas — Bernadeth Pons, Sisi Rondina, Dij Rodriguez, and Sunny Villapando — celebrated their Southeast Asian Games triumph in navy-toned gowns and feminine barongs, capturing both grace and athletic pride.

     

    Jiu-jitsu world champion Annie Ramirez kept it sleek in an all-black pantsuit, her polished look reflecting the precision and focus that earned her a Major Award.

     

    Islay Bomogao, 2025 SEA Games Muay Thai champion, turned heads in a rich green off-the-shoulder gown, making a stylish statement at the awards night.

     

    As the night drew to a close, the PSA Annual Awards Night left an indelible mark as a celebration not only of victories on the field but also of the poise, style, and dedication that define Philippine sports. 

     

    It was a reminder that greatness extends beyond medals — it’s in the presence, the poise, and the spirit of champions.

     

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  • June Mar Fajardo cements icon status with seventh SMC-PSA Mr. Basketball award

    June Mar Fajardo cements icon status with seventh SMC-PSA Mr. Basketball award

    In an era where greatness is often measured by fleeting peaks, June Mar Fajardo has made longevity his loudest statement.

     

    The most dominant force in Philippine basketball today will once again take center stage at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on February 16 at the Diamond Hotel Manila, joining the country’s top volleyball stars as one of the evening’s major honorees.

     

    For Fajardo, the recognition is familiar—but no less significant. The 35-year-old San Miguel cornerstone will be honored for the seventh time, a testament to a career that continues to redefine sustained excellence in local basketball.

     

    Season 49 of the PBA served as yet another reminder of why the 6-foot-11 center remains the league’s gold standard.

     

    Fajardo etched his name deeper into the record books by securing an unprecedented ninth Most Valuable Player award, leading the Beermen to their 11th Philippine Cup championship at the expense of TNT—once again denying the Tropang Giga a coveted Grand Slam.

     

    Even as new stars emerge, Fajardo’s impact has not waned. During the most recent Philippine Cup eliminations, he posted averages of 16.5 points, 16.6 rebounds—best in the league—and 4.4 assists per game, while becoming the first local player to record three straight 20-point, 20-rebound outings.

     

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    His influence extends beyond the PBA hardwood. A Gilas Pilipinas mainstay since 2014, Fajardo remains the team’s anchor in international play. 

     

    He suited up for the national squad in the FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia and the opening window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, where his steady presence helped power the Philippines to a 2–0 start.

     

    In that qualifying window, Fajardo averaged 7.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the team’s starting center—numbers that may not scream dominance but underscore his enduring value as a stabilizing force against Asia’s best.

     

    As the PSA once again honors him, Fajardo’s career continues to stand as proof that true greatness isn’t just about peak moments—but about showing up, year after year, and still being the standard everyone else is measured against.

     

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  • Bryan Bagunas, Bella Belen named Mr. and Ms. Volleyball by SMC-PSA Awards 

    Bryan Bagunas, Bella Belen named Mr. and Ms. Volleyball by SMC-PSA Awards 

    Philippine volleyball takes center stage at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night as Bryan Bagunas and Bella Belen are set to be recognized as Mr. and Ms. Volleyball, underscoring a year where both stars carried the sport to new heights locally and internationally.

     

    Scheduled on February 16 at the Diamond Hotel Manila, the annual gala will once again gather the country’s sporting elite, with Bagunas and Belen joining a distinguished roll of honorees for 2025 led by Athletes of the Year Carlos Yulo and Alex Eala.

     

    The event is supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, MILO, Cignal, PVL, PBA, Akari, Rain or Shine, Capital1 Solar Energy, and Acrocity.

     

    For Bagunas, the award reflects a year defined by historic firsts. The 28-year-old opposite hitter from Balayan, Batangas was at the forefront of Alas Pilipinas’ breakthrough appearance in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, hosted by the Philippines for the first time. 

     

    That campaign included a landmark victory over world No. 21 Egypt — the national team’s first-ever win on the world stage — and a heart-stopping five-set loss to No. 14 Iran that showcased how close the Filipinos were to crashing the Final 16.

     

    Bagunas later anchored the squad to a bronze medal finish in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, cementing his role as the face of the men’s program.

     

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    On the women’s side, Belen’s recognition crowns a dominant closing chapter in her collegiate career. The 23-year-old outside hitter powered National University to back-to-back UAAP women’s volleyball championships, punctuating her final season with another MVP honor — her third overall. 

     

    NU later retired her iconic No. 4 jersey, making Belen the first athlete in school history to receive such a distinction, a testament to her lasting impact on the Lady Bulldogs’ dynasty.

     

    Belen’s influence extended beyond the UAAP. Selected first overall by Capital1 in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, she also played a vital role for Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup, where the national team claimed silver in Hanoi — its best finish in the tournament and an improvement from the bronze medal haul the year before.

     

    Together, Bagunas and Belen represent two parallel stories of leadership and progress — one pushing Philippine men’s volleyball onto the global map, the other redefining sustained excellence in the women’s game. 

     

    Their honors at the SMC-PSA Awards Night serve not just as personal milestones, but as markers of how far Philippine volleyball has come in a single, remarkable year.

     

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