Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

Glendale G. Rosal 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to…

13 Japanese tourists, two others hurt in Naga road accident

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 03/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thirteen Japanese tourists on their way to watch whale sharks instead landed in the hospital when the van they were riding figured in an accident with a prime mover truck along the national…

In Japan, men made to feel menstrual pain

03/09/2024

TOKYO — Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday. EXEO Group workers winced at…

Japan’s new female ‘role models’ seek to empower other women

Reuters 03/08/2024

TOKYO —  Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike knows how important networking and mentorship are to building a career, so she’s making sure her administration offers women these opportunities. Koike is one of the very few women who hold…

ARQ’s Gabunilas to spar with Inoue in Osaka

Glendale G. Rosal 03/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas left an impression in Japan following his debut in Tokyo last December 26. Gabunilas was tapped by Takeru Inoue as the latter’s sparring partner…

Santisima, Castino fall short in Japan debut 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Filipino boxers faltered in their scheduled fights at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, March 2.  Cebu-based Alex Santisima Jr. and PMI Bohol Boxing Gym’s Jhunrille Castino suffered knockout defeats…

Santisima, Castino trade leathers with Japanese foe in Tokyo on Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 03/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu-based unbeaten prospect Alex Santisima Jr. and PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Jhunrille Castino both passed their respective weigh-ins for their bouts in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd. Santisima, the younger brother of…

Astrolabio challenges 3-division world champion Nakatani of Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — MP Promotions’ Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio has officially issued a challenge to the newly-crowned three-division world champion Junto Nakatani of Japan.  In a video recently posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page, Astrolabio was seen…

Japan ‘Golden Era’ in boxing: Cebuano boxing experts explain how this happened

Glendale G. Rosal 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japan is experiencing a surge in boxing world champions. Just last Saturday, it crowned three boxing world champions in Takuma Inoue (WBA bantamweight), Junto Nakatani (WBC bantamweight), and Kosei Tanaka (WBO super flyweight)…

Ancajas loses to Inoue via a 9th rd. KO in world title duel

Glendale G. Rosal 02/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Takuma Inoue successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight title after knocking out Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the ninth round of their match on Saturday, February 24, at the Kokugikan…

Sultan suffers devastating 1st round knockout against Japanese foe 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title contender Jonas “Zorro” Sultan suffered a devastating first-round knockout against Japanese prospect Riku Masuda in their undercard bout of the Jerwin Ancajas-Takuma Inoue world title bout in Tokyo, Japan, on…

A watch that melted during the atomic blast over Hiroshima, Japan, sells for more than $31,000

02/24/2024

BOSTON (AP) — A watch melted during the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, has sold for more than $31,000 at auction. The watch is frozen in time at the moment of the detonation of an…

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