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Cebu Pink Paddlers make waves in US dragon boat scene
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The breast cancer survivors-turned dragon boat racers from the Cebu Pink Paddlers continue to make their presence felt in the United States after bagging a gold medal in the 2023 Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival in Henderson, Nevada, United States on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The Cebu Pink Paddlers ruled the 200-meter breast cancers survivor race category and earned the bronze medal in the 200m women’s championship division. It came less than a week after they also claimed a gold and a silver medal in the Santa Fe Dam Dragon Boat Festival 2023 in Irwindale, California. This time, the Cebu Pink Paddlers topped the 200m breast cancer survivor category with a time of one minute and 2.51 seconds to earn the first place. Warriors on Water came in second with a time of 1:02.63, followed by Dragon Divas of Minnesota at 1:02.85. The fourth and fifth placers were the Pink Phoenix (1:03.56) and the Pink Paddlers (1:06.98) in the 200m breast cancer survivor category. Meanwhile, the Cebu Pink Paddlers finished third in the 200m women’s championship division with a time of 57.44 seconds. They were behind silver medalist Tilikum Dragons who clocked in 56.97 seconds, while Catch 22-Tsunami topped the race in 55.97 seconds for the gold medal. One of Cebu Pink Paddlers’ goals of competing in the United States is to inspire more women, especially breast cancer survivors, that there is so much to life after battling the dreaded disease. They showcase this by competing not just in an average dragon boat race, but in an elite level. RELATED STORIES Cebu Pink Paddlers Dragon Boat team to compete in US next month Cebu Pink Paddlers bag silver in Malaysia competition Cebu Pink Paddlers hold photo exhibit to raise breast cancer awareness.....»»
Cebu’s Mercito Gesta embraces ‘underdog’ tag in fight vs Mexican William Zepeda
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano lightweight veteran Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta has embraced the role of an underdog anew as he faces undefeated Mexican prospect William “Camaron” Zepeda on Mexican Independence Day, September 16, (September 17, Manila Time) at the Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California in the United States. Gesta and Zepeda will.....»»
Jerusalem, Collazo make weight, ready for world title bout on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The first title defense of reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is officially set after he and his opponent, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico, made weight on Saturday, May 27, (Friday, Pacific time) at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The Cebu-based Jerusalem, the banner boxer […] The post Jerusalem, Collazo make weight, ready for world title bout on Sunday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Jerusalem wraps up training at Wild Card Gym as fight date nears
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Reigning WBO world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is wrapping up his training at the famed WildCard Gym in downtown Los Angeles, California as his first title defense draws near. Jerusalem will defend his title against unbeaten Olympian Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico on May 27 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino […] The post Jerusalem wraps up training at Wild Card Gym as fight date nears appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Tourism chief Frasco inviting US filmmakers to Phl
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, along with some DOT officials, met with filmmakers and media executives in Los Angeles, California on 21 April (US time) to promote film tourism and share the current administration's drive to encourage international movie and television producers to consider the Philippines as their next film location. "Guided by our President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., we are determined to push for the country and for the Filipino story to be told, and also to pitch for the Philippines as a viable destination to tell stories from around the world," Frasco said during the meeting. The DOT chief also highlighted some of the country's advantages as a film location, such as the ease of doing business, ease of communications as English is widely read and spoken in the Philippines, wealth of talent in all production aspects, and certain incentives to film-related resources and services. The Philippines offers film incentives, such as Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP) and International Co-production Fund (ICOF), through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Under the FDCP is the Film Philippines Office, of which the DOT is a member. Some notable internationally released movies and television series shot in the Philippines were "Almost Paradise", the first American TV series which was filmed entirely in the country specifically highlighting Cebu; "Pékin Express", a French version of The Amazing Race; "Million Dollar Island", a Dutch reality show filmed in Palawan; the "Survivors" series which featured Caramoan Island and Busuanga; "Bourne Legacy" starring Jeremy Renner, which featured El Nido in Palawan and the streets of Manila; and "Born on the 4th of July" starring Tom Cruise, which featured the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte and the historic city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur. The meeting was attended by Filipino and foreign nationals representing the creative industries, including JP Mallo, vice president for marketing, HBO Max; Pearl Davenport, director of marketing production, Disney Branded Productions; Lucia Gervino, production head, A+E Studios; Mallorie Ortega, vice president, Cinema Sala; Janelle So of Janelle So Productions; Lea Dizon, producer, writer, and media consultant; Lisa Lew, chief executive officer, P&L Media; Lyle Del Mundo, founder and executive director, Filipinos Advancing Creative Education; and Byron Atienza, former vice president for global creatives, Capitol Music. The post Tourism chief Frasco inviting US filmmakers to Phl appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu’s Gesta to face American foe in main event of California fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The 12-rounder lightweight showdown between Cebuano fighter Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and American Joseph Diaz Jr. has been elevated as the main event tomorrow, Saturday (Sunday, Manila Time) at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. This after, its main event protagonist Gilberto Ramirez and Gabriel Rosado was scrapped in the last […] The post Cebu’s Gesta to face American foe in main event of California fight appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mark Magsayo falters in WBC interim title bid vs Brandon Figueroa
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Boholano and former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo faltered in his bid to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim world featherweight title against Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa via unanimous decision on Saturday (Sunday Manila Time) at the Toyota Center in Ontario, California. The defeat means that Magsayo’s chance of reasserting himself […] The post Mark Magsayo falters in WBC interim title bid vs Brandon Figueroa appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Magsayo guns for first win since losing world crown
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) world featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo had to tip the weighing scales twice before getting the contracted weight for his WBC interim title showdown against Mexican-American Brandon Figueroa. The fight will be held tomorrow (Sunday Manila Time) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, United States. […] The post Magsayo guns for first win since losing world crown appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. landed an undercard bout in the Gilberto Ramirez-Gabriel Rosado showdown on March 18, 2023, in the United States. Gesta will face former world champion, Mexican/American Joseph Diaz Jr. in his first fight since April 2021 against another Diaz, Joel Diaz Jr. in Indio, California. […] The post Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Jerwin Ancajas falls short in bid to regain IBF world super flyweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas suffered another heartbreaking defeat against Fernando Daniel Martinez of Argentina in their rematch on Saturday, October 8, 2022 (October 9, Manila Time) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, California. All three judges favored Martinez for a unanimous decision victory to retain the […] The post Jerwin Ancajas falls short in bid to regain IBF world super flyweight title appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Ancajas makes weight, battles tormentor this Sunday in the US
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas easily made weight during the official weigh-in of his much-anticipated rematch against reigning IBF world super flyweight champion Fernando Daniel Martinez of Argentina on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 (Oct. 8, Manila Time) in Carson City, California. The 30-year-old Ancajas, one of MP Promotions’ banner […] The post Ancajas makes weight, battles tormentor this Sunday in the US appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PWNFT opens training camp in California for Women’s World Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a month-and-a-half rest, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT), or the Filipinas have started their training camp in Irvine, California to prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. It can be recalled that the Filipinas made history by winning the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Cup title after […] The post PWNFT opens training camp in California for Women’s World Cup appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sultan scores impressive KO win over American foe
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Jonas “Zorro” Sultan knocked out American Sharone Carter on Saturday, August 14, 2021, (August 15, Manila Time) in the undercard of the Casimero-Rigondeaux world title duel at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, California. Sultan, a one-time world title challenger, unleashed a flurry of punches that knocked Carter out at the 2:29 […] The post Sultan scores impressive KO win over American foe appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Casimero retains WBO bantamweight title with victory over Rigondeaux
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Three-division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight title in a dull 12-round split decision victory over Cuban Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux on Saturday, August 14, 2021 (August 15, Manila Time) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, California. Judges Robert Hoyle and […] The post Casimero retains WBO bantamweight title with victory over Rigondeaux appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Casimero, Rigondeaux make weight; WBO bantam title fight a go
CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero and Guillermo “El Chacal (The Jackal)” Rigondeaux are both ready for war tomorrow for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight title after passing the official weigh-in earlier today, Saturday, August 14 in Carson City, California. Casimero, who will defend the WBO world bantamweight title weighed […] The post Casimero, Rigondeaux make weight; WBO bantam title fight a go appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sultan battles American in Casimero-Rigondeaux undercard tomorrow
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Johnriel Casimero’s tormentor turned sparring partner, Jonas “Zorro” Sultan will also be fighting tomorrow, August 15, in the undercard of the Casimero-Guillermo Rigondeaux world title showdown at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, California. Sultan, a one-time world title challenger faces American Sharone Carter in a non-title, undercard bout. The […] The post Sultan battles American in Casimero-Rigondeaux undercard tomorrow appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
California city to name park after Fil-Am labor hero Larry Itliong
DELANO, California — Delano will name a proposed park in honor of one of the Central Valley’s most prominent labor leaders, Larry Itliong. The Delano City Council unanimously approved a community request to name a proposed park adjacent to the Eleventh Avenue Community Center as Larry Itliong Unity Park. “Imagine the excitement of the Filipino […] The post California city to name park after Fil-Am labor hero Larry Itliong appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Donaire ready for WBC title showdown in Carson City
CEBU CITY Philippines— Four-division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. and the reigning WBC world bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali of France successfully passed the official weigh-in in Carson City, California for their much-awaited world title showdown tomorrow May 29, 2021 (May 30 Manila time). Both boxers displayed tremendous discipline and dedication as they […] The post Donaire ready for WBC title showdown in Carson City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy
Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high.....»»