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Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title in the hands of erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi. Jerusalem did it in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Tagacanao knocks out Indonesian foe, earns WBA Asia super flyweight strap

TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao from Carcar City captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight title with a sensational sixth-round knockout victory over Indonesian Hamson Lamandau in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on Friday, March 8, at Saulog Gymnasium. Tagacanao, a prized ward of Villamor Boxing Gym, engaged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Philippine volleyball gains full Palace backing

Malacanang has thrown its full support for five major international volleyball competitions the country is hosting for the second semester of the year, beginning with the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Challenge Cup that kicks off on Wednesday, May 22, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Pacio eyes simultaneous weight classes

Days after being thrown onto the mat head first, almost being rendered senseless and winning a third ONE strawweight world title in Qatar, Joshua Pacio is back in his bailiwick of Benguet and dreaming even bigger. He prayed to not spend any time in the hospital, where he would’ve gone, stir crazy. He just wanted to go home......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

PhilHealth backs Speaker’s call for better benefit packages

Executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. have thrown their support behind the call of House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the state insurer to enhance their service and benefit packages for members and their dependents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Anthony Jennings is on pace to be the next big thing

“Mama mo!” and “Nakatapak ka ng jackpot!” are some of the unlikely punchlines that have become memorable funny lines thrown by rising star Anthony Jennings in the hit Netflix and TV5 show “Can’t Buy Me Love.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Plot by amulet-makers to steal child’s body from tomb foiled

A group tried but failed to pluck out from a tomb the body of a newly-buried child whose knees and ears they were to remove and make “amulets” in a bizarre incident on Holy Friday in Koronadal City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Heat index could hit danger level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns

In its 5 a.m. forecast on Thursday, the agency noted that certain areas could see a heat index soaring up to 44 degrees Celsius (°C)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Philippines eyes 4 weightlifters in Paris Olympics

Philippine weightlifting is hoping and praying it will have its “Fantastic Four” in the Paris Olympics this July......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Philippine wrestling chief confident of return to Olympics

Wrestling of the Philippines (WAP) president Alvin Aguilar has expressed confidence that the reforms implemented in the association will result in unwavering success for Pinoy wrestlers, including a return to the Olympics......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Petecio, Villegas hapit na mo-qualify sa Olympics

Petecio, Villegas hapit na mo-qualify sa Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Paris Olympics unveils art deco-style posters inspired by the city s flamboyant past

Paris Olympics unveils art deco-style posters inspired by the city s flamboyant past.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Marcial stays focused on Paris Olympics

Eumir Marcial will head to his “homecoming” fight against Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on March 23 with his potential foes in the Paris Olympics in the back of his mind......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Carillo nangandam alang sa PSMOC Shooters Olympics

Carillo nangandam alang sa PSMOC Shooters Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers is first step to Olympics for Gilas, Cone stresses

With the upcoming first window of the FIBA Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said his personal goal for the team is to make the Olympics, whether next year’s Paris meet or the 2028 Los Angeles edition......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PH boxers taking ‘goods steps’ in qualifying for Paris Olympics

Golden wins by Nesthy Petecio, Rogen Ladon, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan in Spain highlight the Filipino boxers' bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Filipino world surfing champ eyes Olympics

To compete in the Olympics remains to be the goal for Filipino surfer Marama Tokong......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024