Erlinda Lavandia

Erlinda Lavandia Considered one of the greatest Javelin Throwers in the history of the South East Asian Games. Born in 1952 and Hailing from Surigao Del Norte. Lavandia was the sole gold medalist at the 1977 SEA Games the first time the Philippines joined. She won her first Javelin title with a throw of 45.22m…

Ways to Improve Athletics in the Philippines

1983 Palarong Pambansa Tacloban

1983 Palarong Pambansa 1983 Palarong Pambansa Article by Pirie Enzo The 1983 Palaro Pambansa was held in Tacloban, Leyte. This was the first time Eastern Visayas would get the honor of holding the prestigious multi-sport event. Some 26 years later Tacloban would again host the Palaro. I have extracted the athletics page results from a…

How do you solve a problem like Philippine Sports (rev 1)

Philippine Sports In light of the situation with POC Senate Hearing scheduled for November 16. I bring up this old article from Pinoyexchange. It seems nothing much has changed.   Thread started by Coolenz from Pinoyexchange.com . . The Original thread is available here http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585350 . Like many Pexers and sport-loving Filipinos across the…

2016 November Weekly Roundup Philippine Athletics

Articles by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Diones surpasses National Record. Lopena Honey moon season continues. Diones Diones 16.29m Of course HND mawawala eto Thanks po coach George Posadas Mission accomplish!!! Next level na po ulit. - Harry Diones via FB. Mark Harry Diones registered a new personal best of 16.29m. This mark has surpassed the…