Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Vitor wins WBO Oriental title despite knockdown drama

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines— PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Virgel “Valiente” Vitor weathered a second round knockdown to claim the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight title by stopping South Korean Tae Sun Kim in the main event…

Men involved in bar brawl settle amicably

by Paul Lauro, Mark Bandolon 03/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following a brawl in a bar in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, the involved parties reached a resolution on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. Arque Escalante Jr., a 23-year-old resident of Barangay Quiot Pardo…

SBP’s Norman Black to lead youth basketball activities in Talisay City

Glendale G. Rosal 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will hold a series of activities from March 8-9 at the Talisay City Poblacion gymnasium. Norman Black, SBP’s grassroots and talent identification head, will lead activities for young…

Omega’s Cañete takes center stage in ‘Blow-by-Blow’ bout for WBC regional title vs. Maquilan

Glendale G. Rosal 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Omega Boxing Gym’s Benny “The Bull” Cañete will headline the “Blow-by-Blow” fight card on March 24 at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino. Organized by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Johnny Elorde International Promotions,…

Tallo moves on after Converge contract termination

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mac Tallo has officially moved on from his blunders in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). In an interview with Sports Ta Bai, a local sports-oriented Facebook page, Tallo boldly stated that he’s already at…

Camotes shooting: Man nabbed for shooting 3 relatives while drunk

by Paul Lauro, Mark Bandolon 02/22/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A bamboo mat vendor, who allegedly shot 3 relatives after a heated altercation, landed in jail after he was arrested in Barangay General, Tudela, Cebu, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The Camotes…

Pasil fish traders upset over Gwen’s wet goods transport policy

Futch Anthony Inso 02/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Several fish traders at the Pasil Fish Port are complaining regarding a new policy of the Cebu Provincial Government which prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial…

DOLE mandates hotels, restaurants: Give service charges to workers in full

Futch Anthony Inso 02/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has mandated that hotels, restaurants, and similar businesses must give their employees the full amount of collected service charges. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed February 1,…

Ex-PDEA regional chief vows city-wide sports program in Cebu City mayoral bid

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7) regional director Yogi Felimon Ruiz eyes a comprehensive and city-wide sports program set this March. As a political newcomer, Ruiz aims to run for mayor of Cebu…

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…

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