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Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Jerusalem eyes a repeat of his 2023 shocking world title victory against Masataka Taniguchi by taking on Yudai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo 

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Ancajas arrives in Japan for February 24 world title bout vs. Inoue 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week before his much-anticipated world title fight, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas arrived in Japan on Sunday, February 18. Ancajas guns to become a two-division world champion by taking on the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of Japanese boxing superstar Naoya.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17

MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate

The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Buytrago, Varga split matches in the World Beach V’ball Pro Tour

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano beach volleyball duo James Buytrago and Rancel Varga split their two scheduled matches in the men’s division main draw of the ongoing World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour campaign in Cervia, Italy, on May 17 (May 18 Manila Time). This was after they won their first match against the Czech Republic,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Celtics, Thunder get ball rolling

The top-seeded Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to convincing victories in their opening NBA playoff series on Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Camille Prats binigyan ng purity ring ang anak, pero para saan ba yarn!?

PAMILYAR ba kayo mga ka-BANDERA sa tinatawag na “purity ring“? Yan kasi ang iniregalo ni Camille Prats sa panganay niyang si Nathan Linsangan. Base sa Instagram post ng Kapuso actress at TV host, may dinaluhan sila ni Nathan o Nate na isang intimate event (purity ball) kamakailan kung saan nga niya ibinigay ang “purity ring”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

SMB more lethal in sharing ball

San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent looked at the stats sheet of the Beermen’s quarterfinal-clinching 120-100 romp over NorthPort and zeroed in on the assists......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Full circle for Black

For Norman Black, life has been a ball......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Throwback video ni Daniel na diumano’y aambahan si Kathryn, viral

SA kalagitnaan ng mga kumakalat na chikang may mga duma-damoves na sa aktres na si Kathryn Bernardo, marami naman sa mga fans nito ang nagto-throwback ng videos kung saan kasama pa niya ang ex-dyowa na si Daniel Padilla. Sa X (dating Twitter) usap-usapan ang video ng KathNiel nang dumalo sila sa ABS-CBN Ball. Makikita na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Cebu’s Buytrago suits up for PHL in AVC beach v’ball tour

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will be well-represented in the upcoming international beach volleyball tilt billed as the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open on April 4-7.  Cebuano veteran beach volleyball player James Buytrago will play for the men’s team under the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).  This will be Buytrago’s first.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

No. 16 Alabama overcomes struggles, Arkansas in overtime

(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Estrada struggled throughout but converted a tiebreaking layup with 2:03 remaining in overtime as No. 16 Alabama outlasted visiting Arkansas for a 92-88 victory Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The game was tied at 80 when Estrada got the ball on the left side. He drove past Arkansas defender Khalif Battle and scooped in a layup that gave Alabama the lead for go.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Pétanque: UP Cebu group working to make sport grow in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu strives to become a pioneer of a one-of-a-kind growing sport in the Queen City of the South— Pétanque. Pétanque is a ball game that originated in France and recently took center stage in the intramurals of UP Cebu through the Philippine Petanque Clubs Association.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Centeno, Corteza rule Las Vegas 10-Ball Open

There is a reason the Philippines remains the epicenter of the billiards universe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

On hero ball and wish lists: Lessons learned from Gilas past

Tim Cone, being the astute and grizzled tactician that he is, may have already studied his Gilas Pilipinas history, but here are some lessons that may still serve the champion coach in good stead.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto

Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024