Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan

Glendale Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  An odd but heartwarming turn of events stole the spotlight last July 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan when a Japanese boxer refuses his win against his Filipino opponent believing that…

Despite stomach illness the night before, USJ-R powered Central Visayas wins in Palaro volleyball opener

Glendale Rosal 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Region 7-Central Visayas, manned by players from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), escaped with a thrilling three-set duel against CARAGA Region’s Agusan del Sur National High School at the start of secondary girls…

Paris Olympics: Know your Cebuano Olympians

Glendale Rosal 07/09/2024

There are currently 22 Filipino athletes who will carry the Philippine flag in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.  Three of them are from Cebu. They are weightlifters’ Elreen Ando and John Febuar ceniza and Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe. …

CCSC’s rubberized track oval shows ‘visible signs’ of damage

Glendale Rosal, Jay Chan Baa 07/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The condition of the newly-renovated rubberized track oval at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) has sparked concerns less than a week before the official start of Palarong Pambansa 2024, following reports of…

The pros and cons of biking  

Glendale Rosal 05/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cycling or biking remains one of the most popular outdoor sports for many Cebuanos up to this day. From being an alternative means of transportation and, at the same time, a hyped up sport during…

CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños pull away in medal standings

Glendale Rosal 05/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Host Cebu City bared its fangs in almost all fronts on Tuesday to seize the lead after three action-packed days of CVIRAA 2024 athletic meet. Struggling in the first two days of competition,…

Cherry Andrin making a splash in long-distance running in Cebu

Glendale Rosal 04/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cherry Andrin proved that she is of Cebu’s top long-distance runners these days. This after she topped the 21-kilometer race of the 2024 National Milo Marathon-Cebu Leg last April 7, 2024 in Mandaue City. It…

Prince Joey Lee: Getting to know one of Cebu’s top runners

Glendale Rosal 04/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Prince Joey Lee is already a household name in Cebu’s highly competitive running scene. But this elite runner from Toledo City has an interesting background to share.  The 27-year-old Lee, who recently guested with CDN…

IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu fields record number of pro triathletes

Glendale Rosal 04/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The excitement continues to mount as the much-awaited return of the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu in Cebu will field a record number of the world’s best long-distance pro triathletes. The prestigious triathlon event that will start…

FACES OF CEBU: Joanna Clidette Gairanod, 24, accomplished rider, athlete, and student

Glendale Rosal 03/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—If there’s a “Jack of All Trades” for men, there’s also what they call the “Jill of all Trades” for women. Nobody fits this title more than Joanna Clidette Gairanod. Gairanod, 24, has been featured…

Plania, Duno suffer stinging knockout defeats in Florida

Glendale Rosal 02/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sanman boxers Mike Plania and Romero Duno suffered stinging knockouts in their respective bouts in Plant City, Florida on January 31 (February 1, Manila time).  Plania who returned to the United States after…

Balik Barroto Regatta 2024: Talisay duo wins race

Glendale Rosal 01/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Brothers Lyndon and Ricardo Sumalinog from Talisay City emerged champions in the recently concluded ‘Balik Barroto Regatta 2024’ held last Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the sea waters off the South Road Properties (SRP).  The…

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