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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,.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Ancajas loses to Inoue via a 9th rd. KO in world title duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Takuma Inoue successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight title after knocking out Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the ninth round of their match on Saturday, February 24, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Inoue landed a powerful right uppercut to Ancajas’ abdomen that knocked the latter out.....»»
Franklin ‘Ferdie’ Yee, Cebu’s newest multisports hotshot
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Rising multisports athlete Franklin Ferdie Yee has been giving everyone a run for their money in recent races. This 21-year-old lad recently etched his name as one of the best up-and-comers in the world of multisports, particularly in duathlon and triathlon. This after he ruled two consecutive races within a month. First, Yee.....»»
Esquivel reigns in longboard event of Baler International surf tilt
Filipino surfer Jay-r Esquivel once again ruled the longboard qualifying series (LQS) event of the World Surf League (WSL) Baler International Pro on Tuesday, becoming the lone Filipino to win a competition in the inaugural event......»»
Biado rules Taipei open
Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night......»»
Biado crowned champ in 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball tilt
Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night......»»
Marcos- No water cannons vs China - The Manila Times
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said the country would not respond in kind to recent Chinese attacks on its vessels. "What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment.....»»
No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)......»»
Dy confirms Gilas pool set at 14
After Gilas head coach Tim Cone expanded the national pool from 12 to 14 with the addition of Japeth Aguilar and Mason Amos, SBP executive director Erika Dy has ruled out bringing in more players to the group. Dy said Cone will stick to a compact unit......»»
Tabuena ties for 13th; Que ends up joint 31st
Miguel Tabuena closed out with a 68 boosted by a late eagle as he tied for 13th, but Angelo Que ended up 31st after a 71 in the Malaysian Open ruled by Spain’s David Puig in come-from-behind fashion......»»
T-bill rates up across the board
Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»
Malixi ties for 5th after 73; Wu triumphs
After a blistering 63 spiked by an eagle Saturday, Rianne Malixi wrestled with her putter as she closed out with a 73, ending up tied for fifth in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship ruled by Chun-Wei Wu in wire-to-wire fashion in Pattaya, Thailand Sunday......»»
King Cobra bite not ruled out in death of Dalaguete farmer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities in the town of Dalaguete in southern Cebu cannot conclude yet if the death of a 64-year-old farmer was caused by a king cobra. The Dalaguete Police Station and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said that the death of the farmer from Barangay Babayongan still needs.....»»
Blackwater relishes strong start
If Blackwater’s 3-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup is a portent of things to come, Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said yesterday he’s enjoying the habit of winning. Only twice in 21 previous conferences has Blackwater gone over .500, posting identical 7-4 records in the 2017-18 Governors Cup and 2019 Commissioner’s Cup......»»
Fuel Masters, Gin Kings begin PBA Philippine Cup bid
On deck and raring to make their runs in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup are two semifinalists from the PBA Commissioner’s Cup — Phoenix Super LPG and Barangay Ginebra......»»
Battle for crown jewel
It’s known as the PBA’s most prestigious championship and what makes this conference even more significant is the Philippine Cup stands as the last battleground of the season with the Governors’ Cup taking a break to leave the just-concluded Commissioner’s Cup the only other theater of basketball hostilities......»»
Minglanilla eyes 4-0 in Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 hoopla
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Abante Minglanilla team aims to extend their unbeaten run in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 24th, in southern Cebu. Minglanilla, the former Gullas Cup basketball champions, remains undefeated in three games. Tomorrow, they will face Sidlak Carcar at 5:30 p.m. in one of.....»»