{"id":6091,"date":"2026-05-10T11:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cavitetimesjournal.net\/?p=6091"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:59:42","slug":"strengthening-sports-development-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cavitetimesjournal.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/10\/strengthening-sports-development-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Sports Development in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Malaca\u00f1ang, Manila \u2014 President Ferdinand \u201cBongbong\u201d Marcos Jr. together with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham \u201cBambol\u201d Tolentino warmly welcomed Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani in a courtesy visit at the Palace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting highlighted the Philippines\u2019 commitment to advancing sports development nationwide. 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