Chess: Apple Rubin of Cebu gets first win at ASEAN championship

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo City’s rising chess talent, Apple Rubin, 14, secured her first win at the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024 in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday, August 23.  Rubin, the tournament’s third seed in…

Table tennis tourney in Cebu draws over 1,000 players

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Over a thousand table tennis players from across the Philippines are set to battle for supremacy as the 32nd Erne Jawad Memorial Table Tennis Cup kicks off this Saturday, August 24, at the…

Magsayo continues ascent in super featherweight world rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is edging closer to another shot at a world title. The Boholano fighter, who once held the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title, made significant gains in…

Jerusalem confirms first title defense vs. Mexican rival in Manila on Sept. 22

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBC World Minimumweight Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has officially confirmed the date and location of his highly anticipated first title defense. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital, Jerusalem announced that he…

Cebuana footballer showcases skills in Filipinas’ Manila training camp

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana midfielder Kyza Colina was among the 30 players selected to participate in the Philippine Women’s National Football Team’s six-day training camp in Manila. The camp, which began on August 17, was led…

PMI’s Asilo is lone Pinoy warrior in Japan’s mega boxing event

Glendale G. Rosal 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Boholano boxing prospect Gerwin “The Gladiator” Asilo is set to seize a rare opportunity as he steps into the ring against some of Japan’s biggest boxing stars. On October 14, Asilo will be the…

Aboitiz Football Cup returns with eco-friendly 24th season

Glendale G. Rosal 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a four-year hiatus, Cebu’s football community will witness the return of the Aboitiz Football Cup, one of the country’s premier football tournaments. The tournament, which will kick off its 24th season on…

PHL Men’s Football Team gears up for Int’l tilts in Malaysia and Thailand

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team is set to embark on a series of international tournaments in their quest for redemption. The team will first compete in the prestigious Pestabola Merdeka Cup at…

PMI prospects spar with world champion in Cebu training camp

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Iron sharpens iron. This is the mantra of four of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s top prospects as they intensify their training in Cebu, preparing for upcoming bouts later this year. Leading the charge is…

PHL Nat’l Scrabble tilt set in Cebu on Aug 31-Sept. 1

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the success of last month’s World Youth Scrabble Championships-Qualifying Tournament, Cebu’s top wordsmiths are gearing up for another thrilling competition. This as the 2024 Philippine National Scrabble Qualifying Tournament (8th Leg) is…

Marcial chooses pro boxing career over Olympic gold medal dream

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the future of boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics hanging in the balance, Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial appears poised to shift his focus entirely to his burgeoning professional career.…

Gaballo set for comeback bout in South Cotabato

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo is poised to make his return to the ring just four months after a crushing knockout loss in Manila. Gaballo, who once held the title of WBC interim…

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