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Ando in, Hidilyn out for Paris Olympics weightlifting tilt

Filipina weightlifter Elreen Ando is expected to punch her ticket to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand on Wednesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 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

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Inoue fit for Jerwin

If MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ prediction comes true, Jerwin Ancajas will become the Philippines’ only reigning world boxing champion after his fight against WBA bantamweight titleholder Takuma Inoue at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on Feb. 24......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Freddy Gonzales gets PFF national team director’s job 

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Days after long-time Philippine Men’s National Team (PMNT) manager Dan Palami stepped down from his position, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) quickly found a replacement in former national team player Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez. Gonzales was specifically appointed by the PFF as the new director of national teams, which directly gives him the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Move Your Mind With ASICS: Two Filipino runners finish strong at the Tokyo Marathon 2024

National athlete and SEA Games medalist Arlan Arbois Jr., and fitness enthusiast, social media influencer and mom Marline Capones were brought by ASICS Philippines to Tokyo—providing them full support throughout their whole journey......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

United Airlines expands global reach with new Cebu-Tokyo route

United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the world, is launching non-stop flights from Cebu to Tokyo in July, marking another first for the operator shaking up the local aviation landscape......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

WeKenRun bets prove mettle in Osaka, Tokyo marathons

Coach Ken Mendola's WeKenRun, recently saw several members excel in both the Osaka Marathon (February 25) and the prestigious Tokyo Marathon (March 3)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Spud to shrimp: Jorge Wieneke’s entrepreneurial journey with SM

Tokyo Tempura’s journey of growth, advocacy and partnership empowered by SM began with a simple idea that eventually scaled to over 100 stores in just a few years. Its originator, Jorge Wieneke, one of the co-founders of Potato Corner, shares insights into the Tokyo Tempura brand’s beginnings......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DMW assisting Pinay arrested in Tokyo

The Department of Migrant Workers is extending legal and other necessary assistance to a Filipino arrested in Tokyo for allegedly abandoning the bodies of a Japanese couple......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Palanca strikes jiu-jitsu gold in Tokyo tilt

Filipino jiu-jitsu fighter Dani Palanca brought home a gold medal in the 2024 AJP Tokyo Grand Slam competition in Japan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Tepora’s comeback fight to be announced soon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s been a long while since boxing fans saw former interim world champion Jhack Tepora fight in the ring. However, a new announcement will end Tepora’s roughly two-year hiatus. This was after Viva Promotions, the official boxing outfit of Brendan Gibbons, who is the son of MP Promotions’ chief Sean Gibbons,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Engkwentro 12: Wenceslao dominates Sanchez, wins WBF Australasian belt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao continues to rewrite his storied career after clinching his first regional title last Friday evening, March 8, in the main event of “Engkwentro 12” in Cawayan, Masbate.  The 30-year-old journeyman won the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight title by scoring a sixth round.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon 14 : 2 regional title bouts unfold in Tagbilaran on Friday

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines– It’s all systems go for the “Kumong Bol-Anon 14” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions at the Saulog Gymnasium tomorrow, Friday, March 8, here.  This was after, the main event protagonists in PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and his opponent, Tae Sun Kim of South Korea passed the official weigh-in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Cebu’s Jimenez beats Brillo, wrests GAB Youth minimumweight belt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s John Kevin Jimenez of the Chao Sy Boxing Stable staged a huge upset after beating MP Boxing Stable’s prospect Jayson Brillo in the main event of the “Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow-by-Blow” fight card at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo on February 9.  He defeated the heavily favored Brillo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Kumbati 16: All set for Araneta, Magramo world title eliminator duel

CEBU CITY, Philippines—– Expect nothing but fireworks and a top-notch main event bout of the “Kumbati 16” after Omega Boxing Gym’s Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and Elorde Boxing Gym’s Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo passed the official weigh-in on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Axis Bar of the NUSTAR Resort and Casino. Magramo and Araneta both.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024