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Biggest Batang Pinoy unwraps in GenSan

Manila Bulletin

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October 26, 2025

A sprawling city that takes pride in its nickname as the Home of the Champions, its streets have honed the toughness and grit of many Filipino sporting greats through the years including boxing's only eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao.

- By REYNALD MAGALLON

Now, it will provide the breeding ground for the young and brimming potential of the youth to become the future of the Philippines Sports.

The 2025 Batang Pinoy, primed to be the best and biggest ever, formally fires off when the competition begins on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Antonio Acharon Sports Complex with

Following the warm and festive welcome during the opening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 25, hostilities kick off after the sun rises with the centerpiece sport athletics and 13 of the 26 other events commencing on the first day of the competitions.

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