About the Author

Aldrin Cardona spent 10 years cutting his teeth on the sports beat at the Manila Standard from 1990 to 1999, when he moved to the Philippine Post as its Sports Editor. In 2000, he co-founded The Daily Tribune as Sports Editor and columnist until his appointment as the paper's Managing Editor in 2019. He has covered multiple editions of the SEA Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics. Mr. Cardona served as president of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) in 2007 and 2008.He joined the corporate world in 2022.

Latest from the Author

14 Jul 2024

11:17AM

LIVES WELL LIVED: As sportsman, son, and friend, Chino Trinidad moved Philippine sports forward

By: Aldrin Cardona

There has been an outpouring of honors in the few short hours since the news of Chino's passing broke. He was as a passionate sportsman, a dedicated member of the media, a loving family man, and a respectful son and friend.

9 Jul 2024

3:15PM

INSIDER VIEW: For basketball fans, the leagues, two tycoons, stakeholders… Gilas is a national affair

By: Aldrin Cardona

Gilas’ failed Paris Games bid raised hopes for the team’s chances in future meets, leaving no doubt about the support of most fans in the event they ever make it to the quadrennial sports event.