Zhu vs Abne: Chinese eyes KO win in May 9 IBF eliminator in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 04/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — IBF No. 3 minimumweight contender Dianxing Zhu is confident of knocking out Filipino bet Ian Abne in their IBF title eliminator on May 9 at the Cebu Coliseum. Zhu, in an interview alongside…

Cesafi 15-under returns to Cebu Coliseum on Tuesday 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 25 15-under basketball tournament will continue on Tuesday, January 27, as the hardcourt action returns to the Cebu Coliseum.  The tournament which was played in…

Cesafi games push through despite earthquake aftermath

Glendale G. Rosal 10/01/2025

The Cebu Coliseum, CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament will proceed as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, at the Cebu Coliseum, despite the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck…

FACES OF CEBU: Francisco Marinduque, 35 years as Cebu Coliseum’s guard

Glendale G. Rosal 09/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If there’s one person who can tell the best kept stories of the Cebu Coliseum, it’s Francisco Marinduque. For 35 years, the soft-spoken guard known by many as “Frank” at the main gate…

Cesafi basketball games on Sept. 27 postponed for CCCI event

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) has postponed all basketball games originally scheduled for Saturday, September 27, to give way to a Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) event at the…

Cebu Coliseum can’t host Cesafi volleyball due to jumbotron ceiling issue

Glendale G. Rosal 09/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Volleyball fans will have to wait a little longer to see games at the Cebu Coliseum after Cesafi commissioner Felix “Boy” Tiukinhoy confirmed that the venue will not host this season’s volleyball tournament…

Cebu Coliseum: A timeless witness to Cebu’s sporting history

Glendale G. Rosal 09/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Step inside the Cebu Coliseum today and you’ll be greeted by the scent of fresh paint, brighter lights, the hum of newly installed air-conditioning units, and the shine of a FIBA-standard hardwood floor.…

Cebu Coliseum to host boxing again after 9 years

Glendale G. Rosal 08/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boxing will make its way back to the historic Cebu Coliseum, now with brighter, better facilities this December. Veteran international promoter Lorenzo “Chao” Sy officially announced that he will stage an international boxing…

Cesafi volleyball ‘won’t damage’ Cebu Coliseum, says tournament director

Glendale G. Rosal 08/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cesafi volleyball tournament director Jordan Paca stood firm on the decision of the Cesafi to stage matches at the newly renovated Cebu Coliseum, saying concerns about damaging the new hardwood floor are unfounded.…

Cebu Coliseum’s grand makeover in full swing

Glendale G. Rosal 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The iconic Cebu Coliseum, a landmark in the Queen City of the South, is finally getting the long-overdue facelift that it deserve. Located along Sanciangko Street in downtown Cebu City, the decades-old sports…

SM Seaside Arena not yet in Cesafi’s plans as future playing venue

Glendale G. Rosal 02/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The anticipation for the upcoming SM Seaside Arena is undeniable, but it seems that the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament will remain loyal to its longtime home—the historic Cebu Coliseum. With…

CESAFI 2023: Longer, more competitive season with new member schools joining the action

Glendale G. Rosal 09/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers promise a longer and more competitive 23rd season of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) as 17 member schools vie for supremacy starting on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Cebu…

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