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Podot optimistic for interim, world title shot for Suganob this 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions’ top honcho Floriezyl Echavez Podot targets the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim title or perhaps a world title shot for his prized ward, Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, before the year ends. This was after, Suganob put on a stunning performance on Tuesday, April 30, against the visiting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Dumam-ag gears up for WBO regional title fight in Mandaue City 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lorenz “Shotgun” Dumam-ag has been grinding himself in training for his Labor Day regional title duel against ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rami “Sharp” Macado at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. Dumam-ag and Macado’s bout puts the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental flyweight title at stake in the main event of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

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

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Cebu pharmacist group defends pharmacist over viral prescription issue

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of pharmacists here came to the defense of their fellow pharmacist who got embroiled in a social media fiasco involving prescription drugs. The Cebu Pharmacists Association Inc. defended their colleague for refusing to sell prescription medications to a customer who failed to present any prescription slips, a video of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Marcos defends Sara

President Marcos yesterday defended Vice President Sara Duterte from criticisms that she has been silent on China’s aggressive acts in the South China Sea, saying discussing the maritime dispute is not among her roles in the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Capitol defends plans to relocate in Balamban

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government defended its plans to relocate its seat of power to Balamban town in western Cebu amid criticisms following site redevelopment in the locality’s mountains. Furthermore, they assured the public, including environmentalists, claiming that the project would not ‘bring massive environmental damage in Cebu.’ The Capitol made this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue

Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

DENR defends LLDA on lake sharing

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources defended yesterday the decision of the Laguna Lake Development Authority to increase the share of commercial operators in Laguna de Bay, saying it was the local government units who recommended to President Marcos the modification in the sharing agreement as small fisherfolk could not meet the required supply of fish......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SC defends judiciary from online abuse

“By merely having access to social media, private individuals could publish their thoughts without need of self-policing or adhering to the ethical standard required of the press......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’

The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Department of Agriculture chief defends holding 400 gamefowls at NAIA

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. came to the rescue of the newly appointed officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bureau of Animal Industry after an importer of 400 gamefowls cried harassment over the decision to prevent the release of the fight roosters......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Boy Abunda defends Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque after confirming split

Television host Boy Abunda came to the defense of actors Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque following the couple's alleged split......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

No bashing please : Dominic Roque defends Bea Alonzo over alleged split

Actor Dominic Roque asked the public to spare ex-girlfriend Bea Alonzo from bashing after Boy Abunda confirmed the engaged couple's breakup......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Marcos defends tweet that angered China, says PH not endorsing Taiwan independence

'Noong naging presidente ako, binati ako. So what do you do? It’s just common courtesy that you do the same to them,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says of his tweet congratulating Taiwan's new president.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Caloocan defends turf vs previously unbeaten San Juan in Pilipinas Super League

For the Caloocan Supremos, there’s no place like home......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Steve Martin defends Jo Koy following horrid Golden Globes hosting

Comedian-actor Steve Martin is the latest high-profile individual to back Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy after the latter was criticized for his underwhelming hosting of the 2024 Golden Globes......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Zamboanga gets crack at Stamp’s ONE women’s atomweight title

Filipina mixed martial artist Denice Zamboanga will finally get her shot at the ONE women’s atomweight world championship when she faces former training partner Stamp Fairtex at ONE 167......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

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