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)......»»
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,.....»»
Apolinario, Thai foe, make weight for 8-rounder bout in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario and his opponent Tanes Ongjunta of Thailand successfully made the contracted weight for their undercard bout on Thursday, February 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Apolinario and Ongjunta faced each other for the first time during Wednesday’s official weigh-in. The 25-year-old Apolinario tipped the weighing scales.....»»
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......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 31
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors took an optimistic attitude for the domestic earnings season over positive results reported by Japanese firms. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 220.85 points, or 0.61 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 36,286.71. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 24.17 points, or 0.96 percent,.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Over 2,000 riders to test mettle in Shopwise bikefest
The Shopwise Bike Fest has surged with overwhelming anticipation, drawing in more than 2,000 eager participants a full eight days prior to its inaugural staging on May 19 at Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite......»»
TLPGA stars test mettle in ICTSI Luisita International golf tilt
Yu-Ju Chen leads a formidable lineup of competitors from the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA) set to compete in the ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024, ready to go head-to-head with the country’s best and top players from the Asia Golf Leaders Forum......»»
Constantino tests mettle vs strong field in ICTSI Luisita International
Harmie Constantino is bracing for a formidable challenge as she aims for her third consecutive victory in the ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 set to unfold from April 23-25 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac......»»
MPBL opener: Zamboanga duels Valenzuela as Pangasinan, Abra collide
Newcomers Pangasinan and Abra test each other's mettle when they tangle at 8 p.m. in the second game of the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season inaugurals at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan......»»
Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend. Hermosa of Talisay City also represents the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG). He is joined by teammates Iñaki Lorbes,.....»»
Mordido proves mettle, stops surging Canino in national women’s chess tilt
Kylen Joy Mordido isn’t a Woman Grandmaster-candidate for nothing......»»
Top taekwondo jins test mettle SMART/MVPSF CPJ national tilt
The country’s top and seasoned players, including members of the national team, and rising stars from the various clubs and schools, will see action in the SMART/MVPSF National CPJ (Carlos Palanca Jr.) Taekwondo Championships on March 23-24......»»
Rising athlete Yee eyes upcoming Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano rising athlete Franklin Ferdie Yee will test his mettle in the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu on April 21. Yee, a rising triathlete who represents both the Asian Orthopedics multisports team and the University of San Carlos (USC) track and field team, recently clinched a record-setting win in the 2024 Clark.....»»
Jake Cuenca and Sue Ramirez take pride in making people laugh
The APT Entertainment-produced-for-TV5 “Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills” has become a platform and playground for Jake Cuenca and Sue Ramirez to showcase their mettle in comedy, particularly situation comedy......»»
Do-or-die for Phoenix title showdown with SMB awaits Magnolia
Even with its youth-laden crew, Phoenix has shown its mettle in handling pressure-packed do-or-die situations......»»
Young Koronadal footballers test mettle in Singapore tilt
Young footballers from Koronadal City are out to seize the biggest moment yet in their budding careers as they see action in the JSSL 7’s 2024 Tournament slated March 28-31 in Singapore......»»
Cignal s Shaq Delos Santos raring to test mettle vs Japanese coaches
Cignal HD Spikers head coach Shaq Delos Santos isn’t afraid to step up to the challenge of facing better competition on the sidelines as a new season of the Premier Volleyball League looms......»»
Cebu Marathon 2024: 8,110 runners to compete on Jan. 14 footrace
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Executives Runners Club (CERC), the organizers of the annual Cebu Marathon expressed their readiness to hold the major footrace on Sunday, January 14, 2024, that starts and finishes at the SM Seaside City Cebu. A total of 8,110 runners including foreign runners will test their mettle in this running.....»»
Gealon Racing Team gears up for more serious venture in sports
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Gealon Racing Team continues to prove that adept professionals can also shine in the physically demanding world of sports. The team founded by Cebu City Councilor and lawyer Rey Gealon recently introduced themselves in several long-busting sports events including the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu last month and several other local.....»»