Virgel “Valiente” Vitor debuts in Japan boxing scene on Aug. 24

Glendale G. Rosal 07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Virgel “Valiente” Vitor, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental and World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian silver super featherweight champion, will try to steal the spotlight in the bustling Japanese boxing scene. The…

Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will make debut in Japan’s boxing scene on Aug. 30

Glendal G. Rosal 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Roughly a month after signing a co-promotional agreement with a major Japanese boxing promotions, the reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) world flyweight champion Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will finally debut in the Japanese boxing scene.…

Francine Diaz stuns in her debut ball gowns

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/27/2022

CEBU, Philippines— Actress Francine Diaz wowed netizens with her shimmery ball gowns that she wore during her 18th birthday party on Saturday, Feb. 26.  The young actress turned 18 last January 27 and celebrated her debut with a…

Cebuana chooses eco-friendly theme for debut

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 06/18/2021

Ginatilan, Cebu—A debut is a traditional Filipino coming-of-age celebration, signifying a young woman’s 18th birthday. It signifies a major milestone of womanhood, which is the reason why Filipino women celebrate it with a bang. The celebration usually…

K-pop Blackpink’s Rose says solo album a reminder of her motive

Reuters 03/13/2021

SEOUL — K-pop singer Rose, a member of the hit band Blackpink, said Friday that her debut solo album has given her a chance to look back at where she has come from and it served as a reminder…

Dan Brown to release debut children’s book ‘Wild Symphony’

02/24/2020

The bestselling author, known for “The Da Vinci Code”, will release his first volume for children in September. The picture book entitled “Wild Symphony” is inspired by classic children’s books like “Peter and the Wolf” and “The…

Butler makes his Miami debut, Heat top Hawks 112-97

10/30/2019

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler made his first four shots and scored 21 in his Miami debut, rookie Tyler Herro scored 29 and the Heat defeated Atlanta 112-97 on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019, Philippine time)…

Bucks beat Rockets 117-111 in Westbrook’s Houston debut

10/25/2019

HOUSTON— When Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with more than five minutes left after putting up a triple-double against the Houston Rockets, the rest of the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t panic. “These guys in this locker room, we’re fighters,…

Butler misses Miami debut, Heat beat Grizzlies 120-101

10/24/2019

MIAMI — Justise Winslow scored 27 points, rookie Kendrick Nunn scored 24 in his NBA debut, and the Miami Heat ran away in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-101 Wednesday night (Thursday morning, October…

Dunkfest: Zion shows high-flying skills in preseason debut

10/08/2019

ATLANTA — Zion Williamson may not be quite as tall as billed. He still soared in his first NBA preseason game Monday night (Tuesday morning October 8, 2019, Philippine time). Showing off the high-flying talents that made…

Michael V. to make debut as a film director with July 24 showing of ‘Family History’

Michelle Joy Padayhag 07/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Multi-award comedian Michael V. will be making his debut as a film director with the July 24 nationwide showing of the film “Family History,” which he also co-stared. Although a neophyte in directing,…

Cebuano Tallo scores 31 points in MPBL debut with Bacolod

Jonas Rey N. Panerio 06/24/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Two-time Cesafi MVP Macmac Tallo had a spectacular debut in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as he scored a whopping 31 points to lead the Bacolod Master’s Sardines to an 87-83 win over the Mindoro…

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