Angels’ Walk returns to Cebu on April 2 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The annual Angels’ Walk of persons with autism (PWAs), returns to Cebu after a two-year hiatus on April 2, 2023 (Sunday), beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the SM Seaside, Mountain Wing, Main Lobby. The Angels’ Walk, which began in Manila in 2007, is one of the showcases in the advocacy of […] The post Angels’ Walk returns to Cebu on April 2 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
On Earth Day 2021, Google Doodle video encourages everyone to plant trees and teach younger generations to do the same
DALAGUETE, Cebu—April 22 of every year is celebrated as World Earth Day. On this day of the year, people from different nations come together to promote awareness of the health of the environment. For this year, Google Doodle highlights the domino effect of planting a seed and teaching the younger generations to plant one sapling […] The post On Earth Day 2021, Google Doodle video encourages everyone to plant trees and teach younger generations to do the same appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Art group shows autism is ‘different, not less’ through art pieces
From the words of the famous author Lawrence Westfall, autism is not a disability, it is a different ability and every month of April we celebrate the National Autism Awareness Month to educate more people and increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Autism is a developmental condition that makes both verbal and non-verbal […] The post Art group shows autism is ‘different, not less’ through art pieces 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......»»
Title showdown of Tapales, Akhmadaliev to happen in April
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited world title showdown between Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Marlon Tapales has been officially set for April 8, 2023, at the Boeing Center at Techport in San Antonio, Texas, the United States. It was officially announced on Thursday by Tapales’s managing promotional outfit, Sanman Boxing on social media. It was contrary […] The post Title showdown of Tapales, Akhmadaliev to happen in April appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Melindo returns, headlines Sinulog fight card of Prime Stags Sports
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) world light flyweight champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo will fight in Cebu five years after his last bout here. The 34-year-old Melindo, a native of Cagayan de Oro City is scheduled to fight in the main event of Prime Stags Sport’s […] The post Melindo returns, headlines Sinulog fight card of Prime Stags Sports appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gaballo returns to ring with fight against Sueno for Asia Continental titles
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited return of former world title challenger and former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo is all set after passing the weigh-in on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in General Santos City. Gaballo and his opponent Ricardo Sueno will battle for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental and World Boxing Council […] The post Gaballo returns to ring with fight against Sueno for Asia Continental titles appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Prince’ Pagara returns to ring after two-year break
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former world-rated and former WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion “Prince” Albert Pagara faces Allan Villanueva as he returns to the ring after a two-year hiatus. Pagara, the former ALA Boxing Gym prospect, hasn’t been seen in the ring since December 2020, when he last fought against Virgil Puton im the undercard of Omega […] The post ‘Prince’ Pagara returns to ring after two-year break appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Graduating from childhood cancer: Stories of courage, hope and success
As the world celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, it is but fitting to highlight stories of children who fought the “Big C” and came out victorious over the dreaded disease to lead lives unchained from its deleterious effects. When children are diagnosed with cancer, it brings a lot […] The post Graduating from childhood cancer: Stories of courage, hope and success appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines Returns to Cebu
The IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines marks its return to Cebu in post-pandemic times in grand fashion with a new title sponsor, Megaworld’s The Mactan Newtown, as the race gets ready to welcome thousands of athletes from various parts of the world for the ultimate test of endurance and mental toughness. The premier endurance race, which will […].....»»
Jerusalem, Landero to fight for OPBF minimumweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title challenger Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem returns into action by having a rematch against fellow former world title challenger Toto “Muscovado” Landero on July 18, 2021, at the Tabunok Sports Complex in Talisay City, south Cebu. Jerusalem, a former ALA Boxing Gym standout, will fight […] The post Jerusalem, Landero to fight for OPBF minimumweight title appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Smasher’ Mama of Gensan gets IBF world fly title shot
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Sanman Promotions’ top boxing prospect, Jayson “Smasher” Mama will fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world flyweight king Sunny “Showtime” Edwards of the United Kingdom. Edwards, who recently snatched the IBF world flyweight title just last April 30 against African Moruthi Mthalane via unanimous decision in London, the […] The post ‘Smasher’ Mama of Gensan gets IBF world fly title shot appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Beatbox boys from Carcar City now has 31M viewers!
CEBU CITY, Philippines— From Carcar City to the world! This is what the beatbox talent of twins Jalake and Jomar Canencia did as the boys continue to storm the digital world with their extraordinary talent. Remember last April 24, CDN Digital posted a video of the twins after a bad boy posted them on his […] The post Beatbox boys from Carcar City now has 31M viewers! appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu’s ‘The Bomb’ fails to KO S. African foe, loses by unanimous decision
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The world title shot has remained elusive for the pride of Borbon town in north Cebu, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, after he lost via unanimous decision against South African Sivenathi Nontshinga for the IBF world light flyweight title eliminator in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa, today, April 25, 2021. […] The post Cebu’s ‘The Bomb’ fails to KO S. African foe, loses by unanimous decision appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu’s ‘The Bomb’ eyes KO win over S. African foe
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The pride of Borbon town in northern Cebu, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, believes he has got what it takes to knock out South African Sevinathi Nontshinga in their world title eliminator duel tomorrow, April 25, 2021 in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa. In an interview with CDN Digital, the […] The post Cebu’s ‘The Bomb’ eyes KO win over S. African foe appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Araneta in tip-top shape 2 days before world title eliminator — trainer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym chief trainer Julius Erving Junco assures Filipino boxing fans that his prized ward, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is in tip-top shape two days before the latter’s second world title eliminator bout versus African Sevinathi Nontshinga on April 24, 2021 (April 25 in Manila) in South Africa. In an […] The post Araneta in tip-top shape 2 days before world title eliminator — trainer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Waterfront Cebu receives Global Safe Travels Certification
There are more reasons to travel and visit Cebu’s premier city hotel, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, as it has recently been certified by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) during a special virtual awarding ceremony of the WTTC Safe Travels stamp held on April 21, 2021. […] The post Waterfront Cebu receives Global Safe Travels Certification appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Queen Elizabeth marks 95th birthday, days after husband’s funeral
LONDON – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, the world’s oldest monarch, turns 95 on Wednesday, but there will be no public celebrations of an occasion that comes just days after she bade a sad farewell to her husband of seven decades at his funeral. Prince Philip, whom Elizabeth married in 1947, died on April 9 at the […] The post Queen Elizabeth marks 95th birthday, days after husband’s funeral appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Cebu joins nationwide Quincentennial celebration
CEBU CITY, Philippines – To commemorate the 500 years of the first circumnavigation of the world and the Battle of Mactan, the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu in Lahug, Cebu City has prepared several events that will focus on the theme “Gahum sa Buut: Tindig at Pamana ng Bayan.” “It aims to facilitate a […] The post UP Cebu joins nationwide Quincentennial celebration appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Boxing experts’ take on who Ancajas should fight next
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local boxing experts have contrasting opinions on who the reigning IBF world junior bantamweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas will face next after his successful title defense on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Ancajas has now successfully defended his world title nine successive times after beating Jonathan Rodriguez […] The post Boxing experts’ take on who Ancajas should fight next appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Trainer says Araneta is ready for South Africa fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Omega Boxing Gym’s top gun, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and his trainer Julius Erving Junco are set to leave for London, South Africa on Friday, April 9, 2021, for his world-title eliminator fight against African Sevinathi Nontshinga. The 26-year-old Araneta, the pride of Borbon town, northern Cebu, recently wrapped up his smooth and […] The post Trainer says Araneta is ready for South Africa fight appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»