North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says

Reuters 03/19/2023

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, March 19, according to South Korea and Japan, the latest in a barrage of weapons…

Trojans beat Towers, Spartans to retake No. 2 spot in PCAP online chess

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans retake the No. 2 spot in the southern division standings of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third season first conference by logging two big wins against northern…

Money Punch partners with former world title challenger Villamor in bid to give boxing in Cebu a boost

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Money Punch Boxing Promotions formally introduced itself in the already-stacked Philippine boxing promotional scene with programs aiming to improve the quality of the sport in the country. Christian Faust, a German-Australian based in…

Have James Reid and Issa Pressman gone Instagram official?

Anne Pasajol 03/19/2023

Did James Reid and Issa Pressman just confirm their relationship to the public? This speculation arose among netizens after the pair attended the recent Harry Styles concert and appeared to have shown themselves holding hands. Reid and…

Cebu’s Gesta upsets favored American boxer Diaz with a split decision win in US fight

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano lightweight contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. walked away with a split decision victory against former world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. in their 10-rounder Golden Boy Promotions main event showdown at the Walter…

FACES OF CEBU: In loving memory of Pegeen Sararaña, 24, the little lady with a big heart

Vhenna Marie Mantilla, Wenilyn Sabalo and Morexette Erram 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At the age of 24, Pegeen Maisie Sararaña, a native of Barangay Tuyom in Carcar City, Cebu, has worn many hats that made her win the admiration and respect of the people around…

FACTBOX: What is the International Criminal Court?

Reuters/INQUIRER.net U.S. Bureau 03/18/2023

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of responsibility for the war crime of illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. In its first warrant for Ukraine, the ICC called…

Juvenile owl found in Bulacan town

Inquirer Central Luzon 03/18/2023

CITY OF MALOLOS — A believed 4-month-old juvenile Philippine Scops owl (Otus megalotis) was rescued on Friday by residents and government personnel in a forested area in Sta. Maria town in Bulacan province. Julius Victor Degala, head…

QC court acquits drug war survivor, junks cops’ ‘nanlaban’ claim

Abby Boiser - @inquirerdotnet 03/18/2023

A man who played dead before fleeing the scene of a bloody drug raid conducted by the Quezon City police in 2016 was acquitted of charges that he fought back, or “nanlaban,” an allegation made by the…

Biden says Putin committed war crimes, calls ICC arrest warrant ‘justified’

Reuters 03/18/2023

WASHINGTON  -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly committed war crimes and the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for him was justified. The ICC earlier on Friday…

Angels’ Walk returns to Cebu on April 2 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day

PR 03/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The annual Angels’ Walk of persons with autism (PWAs), returns to Cebu after a two-year hiatus on April 2, 2023 (Sunday), beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the SM Seaside, Mountain Wing, Main Lobby.…

More bouts lined up for Villamor grassroots boxing tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 03/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Additional amateur bouts guarantee to spice up the Villamor Boxing Gym (VBG) amateur monthly grassroots program that will unfold tomorrow, March 20, at the VBG Gym in Barangay Pagsabungan, Mandaue City. The monthly amateur…

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