Gathering of champions
The stars descended on the Okada Grand Ballroom last Sunday as former world boxing champions gathered to celebrate the launch of the 1st Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman as guest of honor and speaker......»»
Edsa People Power Revolution: Prayer rally planned in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A prayer rally is set to happen in Cebu on Sunday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the Edsa People Power Revolution. Officials of the Cebu Coalition for Transparency, Accountability, Peace, and Security (TAPS), the lead convenor of the prayer rally, said that the gathering will be held at the Kasadya sa SRP.....»»
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino Welcomes the Year of Wooden Dragon with a Blast
Enriched with the Lunar New Year spirit, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino celebrated the Chinese holiday with an energetic Wushu performance, a Lion and Dragon dance, and the prosperity tossing of Yee Sang on February 9, 2024. Officially opened by Bryan Lasala, the establishment’s Resident Manager and Officer-in-Charge for Hotel Operations, the gathering exhibited.....»»
Police still determining motive behind ambush of female doc
The chief of police of Buluan in Maguindanao del Sur said investigations are still ongoing to determine the motive behind the ambush of a female doctor Saturday night. “We are gathering more details to deepen our investigation,” 1Lt. Cemafranco Cemacio, chief of Police of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, said. Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Baroquillo, 27, a resident […].....»»
Comelec: Signature drive can continue
The gathering of signatures as part of the push for a people’s initiative goes on even with the Commission on Elections suspension of all its proceedings related to the latest Charter change move......»»
EDITORIAL - Cha-cha fast break
If gathering the required number of signatures nationwide for a people’s initiative to amend the Constitution proves so easy, with the threshold allegedly already met even before the month is over and a nationwide plebiscite planned for July, the nation can be sure it will not be the last time that this mode of amending the basic law of the land will be employed......»»
People’s initiative advocates: 8 million signatures in 3 months
Despite the Senate’s rejection, proponents of Charter change through people’s initiative are still gathering required signatures and are hoping for a plebiscite by October......»»
Timberwolves force Game 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series......»»
Recent losses sharpened Beermen, says Gallent
The last two defeats of the mighty San Miguel Beermen will be a great help in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup, head coach Jorge Gallent said, as the defending champions go into the deep waters starting Friday......»»
Dolphins, Lady Brahmans bag UCAL volley crowns
Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas and University of Batangas were crowned men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the first PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League volleyball tournament yesterday at the UB gym in Batangas City......»»
PCU-Dasmariñas sweeps PG-Flex UCAL volleyball tourney; UB also reigns
Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas and University of Batangas crowned themselves the men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Volleyball Tournament after downing their respective rivals......»»
Valorant s Zekken reflects on losses in VCT America
The 19-year-old Filipino-American has been with the Masters Madrid champions since 2022. He was part of the squad that won the 2024 VCT Americas Kick-Off and Masters Madrid, where he made 101 kills in a single VCT international series......»»
Sebastian, Lavalle padel champions
Nadine Sebastian and Jaric Lavalle topped the mixed beginners category while Dale Montealto and Hamda Buamin ruled the intermediate division of the Padel Pilipinas Philippine Open’s culminating tournament recently in Mandaluyong......»»
CVIRAA 2024: ANS, CEC hand Cebu City gold medals in basketball
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Abellana National School (ANS) and Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons dominated the hardcourt in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) after winning the gold medal in the basketball events for the host delegation and defending champions, Cebu City Niños on Wednesday, May 8, in separate venues. The ANS remained the queens.....»»
CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City maintains huge lead as finale draws close
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Niños virtually dominated the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2024, securing a significant number of medals in the penultimate stage of this week-long meet. As of 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, the Niños, perennial champions of CVIRAA, had amassed 60 gold medals along with 45 silvers.....»»
CVIRAA: Arnisadors tow Lapu-Lapu City to top of medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City temporarily dislodged the host delegation and defending champions, the Cebu City Niños, in the partial and official medal standings of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2024, courtesy of its arnisadors. Eight gold medals were harvested by Lapu-Lapu City at the University of the Visayas (UV) Main Campus.....»»
Moalboal, Barili are Mayor Cabaron inaugural volleyball champs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal and Barili are the inaugural champions of the 1st Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town Volleyball Tournament after splitting the titles last Sunday, May 5, at the Moalboal Covered Court in Moalboal, Cebu. The host team Moalboal ruled the women’s division by defeating Barili and earning the P50,000 cash prize. Moalboal.....»»
Tigresses dispose of Lady Spikers for UAAP finals berth
Down go the defending champions......»»
Cebu City Niños sees homecourt advantage in CVIRAA hosting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The perennial champions and the host team of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA), the Cebu City Niños, will field a total of 524 athletes for the week-long meet from May 4-9 in various venues, here. The total number of athletes was revealed by its delegation head Francis Ramirez on.....»»
NBA: Nuggets eliminate Lakers via Murray’s heroics
The defending champions Denver Nuggets have eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers with a 108-106 squeaker in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs in Denver on Monday, April 29, 2024, (Tuesday, April 30, Philippine time). Jamal Murray hit the game-winning basket for the Nuggets as he sank a jumper with.....»»
Creamline fearsome underdog
For the first time in a long while, the Creamline Cool Smashers, the Premier Volleyball League’s dynastic champions, will come in as the underdogs entering the All-Filipino Conference semifinals today at the PhilSports Arena......»»