by: Mickey Ingles (originally published on Spin.ph) YESTERDAY, Hidilyn Diaz stepped into the Tokyo International Forum with the weight of the country on her shoulders. A few hours later, she stepped out, the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal hanging on her neck, a huge smile on her face, with the cheers of an entire…
Student-Athlete Incentives, Benefits, and Recruitment
Mickey Ingles explains maximum benefits and incentives for student-athletes under the SAPA.
Missed Free Throws and… Game-Fixing?
Mickey Ingles discusses game-fixing and the law punishing it.
Basketball Cards, NBA Top Shot… and Taxes?
Mickey Ingles discusses the painful truth of collectibles and taxes.
The Devil Wears… Nike?
JD Garcia, with the help of the IP Code, exorcises the Satan Shoes controversy.
Out of Bounds: When Sports Fans Might Commit an Offense
Trinca Diploma explores the legalities of responsible fandom.
Athlete to Citizen: A Primer on Naturalization Laws
Mickey Ingles gives a primer on Philippine citizenship in light of Ange Kouame and Bienve Maranon’s citizenship bills.
Gracias, Diego. Gracias, Genio. A Tribute To Diego Maradona.
by: Mickey Ingles (originally published on Spin.ph) DIEGO Armando Maradona could’ve been Filipino. He had our height. He had our frame. He had our hair. He even had our smile. I grew up watching highlights of Maradona. There was no YouTube then. Just grainy videos downloaded off Limewire. People talk about Maradona as the ‘hand…
Four Tips on Athlete Advocacy and Activism
Mickey Ingles give some handy tips for athlete-advocates/activists.
The Athlete-OFW: Protecting the Pro Filipino Athlete Abroad
Mickey Ingles explains the process to protect Filipino imports abroad.
Exploring 5 Legal Considerations of Sports Bubbles
Mickey Ingles provides a legal checklist to avoid bubble trouble.
The Safe Spaces Act and Philippine Sports
Jill Gandingco discusses the Safe Spaces Act and how it protects athletes from kabastusan in sports!
