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Araneta-Nontshinga rematch looms as IBF orders world title clash

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta and the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga of South Africa are set for a collision course after the IBF ordered a mandatory title defense this year. In a letter sent to Omega Sports Promotions International president Pio Paulo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Gilas improves 1 spot in FIBA rankings

The Philippines has risen by one spot in the latest FIBA World rankings, the basketball federation said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

‘Araneta is more than ready’ — Omega after Nontshinga reclaims IBF world title

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Sports Promotions has already sent a letter of intent to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to challenge African Sivenathi Nontshinga who reclaimed the world light flyweight title.  Nontshinga scored a 10th-round technical knockout against erstwhile champion Adrian Curiel of Mexico in their much-anticipated rematch that happened in Oaxaca, Mexico on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Cebu’s Elreen Ando bags two silver medals in Olympic qualifiers

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Olympian Elreen Ando claimed two silver medals in the women’s 59-kilogram division of the ongoing 2024 Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Asian Championships-Olympic Qualifiers on Monday, February 5, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  Ando, who was accompanied by her coach Ramon Solis and was with four other Filipina weightlifters, lifted a total of 213 kilograms......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?

One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just  across their border......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

IBA dismissal affirmed

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed the appeal filed by the International Boxing Association against the decision of the International Olympic Committee withdrawing recognition of IBA as the international federation for the sport of boxing......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Blazers complete Champs League semis cast

College of Saint Benilde caught the last bus to the playoffs with a big win against PGJC Philippine Navy at the close of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Champions League eliminations Wednesday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philta back in ITF rolls

After three years in limbo, the Philippine Tennis Association is back in the good graces of the International Tennis Federation after the world-governing tennis body lifted the latter’s suspension......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Suspension lifted for Philippine tennis body

After three years in limbo, the Philippine Tennis Association is back in the good graces of the International Tennis Federation after the world-governing tennis body lifted the latter’s suspension......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Smart AVC Nuvali unfolds

Eight matches will usher in the main draw of the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Nuvali Open with the organizing Philippine National Volleyball Federation adding premium on concerns about the intense summer heat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Beach volley back in Nuvali

Elite action returns to the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) hosts the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open starting this Thursday until Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Workers seek Church help on wage hike

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Workers buck wage hike in installments

Stressing the need for a one-time significant wage increase to effectively stimulate the local economy, labor group Federation of Free Workers has rejected the proposal by some legislators and the business sector for an installment-based legislated wage increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Clash of schedules

The Philippine men’s national basketball team will not be able to take advantage of the invitation from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play friendlies there right before the final FIBA Olympic Qualifier in neighboring Latvia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Chery Tiggo, Cignal, Petro Gazz vie in Champs League

New-look Chery Tiggo, Cignal and Petro Gazz – with prized recruits from the disbanded F2 Logistics – headline the cast as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League gets going tomorrow for its third season at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Tim Cone says ‘nothing definite’ as SBP searches for Gilas coach

Tim Cone admits he has been in talks with the SBP regarding the Gilas Pilipinas coaching job, but refuses to go into specifics as he leaves it to the federation to make the announcement.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024