Paradero snaps losing skid with 4th round K.O win in Masbate

Glendale G. Rosal 04/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Robert “Super Inggo” Paradero finally tasted victory after four years of not winning a single fight after he knocked out Charlie Malupangue in the main event of “Bakbakan sa…

Paradero, Malupangue clash in Masbate

Glendale G. Rosal 04/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— It’s all systems go for the ‘Bakbakan sa Masbate’ boxing spectacle hosted by ATK Promotions under the patronage of Masbate Governor Antonio Kho. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20, at the…

Rodel Wenceslao banners explosive Engkwentro 12 card in Masbate

Glendale G. Rosal 03/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao continues on his journey towards redeeming his boxing career by challenging for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight title in the main event of “Engkwentro 12: Binombahay sa…

Tropical storm Egay slightly strengthens, may intensify in next 12 hours

Charie Abarca 07/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Egay (international name: Doksuri) has slightly intensified while traversing the Philippine Sea, and the state weather bureau said it may further strengthen in the next 12 hours. The center of Egay was…

Another first: Pinoy Aquaman completes first open water swim in Masbate Pass

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Ingemar Macarine proved anew why he was called the “Pinoy Aquaman” after swimming 10-kilometers non-stop across the Masbate Pass on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The 47-year-old Macarine, a provincial prosecutor of the Province of…

Pinoy Aquaman to try open water swim in Masbate seas on June 24

Glendale G. Rosal 06/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine will attempt to swim 10 kilometers across the Masbate Pass tomorrow, June 24, 2023, in his attempt to log his 37th successful open water swim.  The 47-year-old Macarine, a…

DBP installs ATMs in Ticao Island, Masbate

11/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently installed automated teller machines (ATMs) in the underbanked municipalities of San Jacinto and San Fernando in Ticao Island in the province of Masbate, a top…

Kisses Delavin, this beauty rides horses like an astute cowgirl

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 09/09/2021

DALAGUETE, Cebu –Kisses Delavin shares some behind-the-scenes in the making of her tourism video for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 competition.  The 22-year-old actress can be seen carefully listening to instructions as she tames her horse on a…

Retired police dead after being buried under collapsed home in Masbate 6.6 quake

Ma. April Mier-Manjares, Mar S. Arguelles, Suzene Cajegas 08/18/2020

DIMASALANG, Masbate – A retired police officer died after he was buried under the walls of his home that collapsed due to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of the Bicol Region and the Visayas Tuesday…

4 Masbate towns without power after 6.6 magnitude quake

Rey Anthony Ostria 08/18/2020

LEGAZPI CITY –– The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Masbate province at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday has caused power interruptions in at least four towns. The strong quake toppled power lines in the towns of Cataingan, Pio V.…

Teen proudly shows off handsewn prom dress made by grandma

Immae Lachica 03/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—It is prom season! This is one of the most exciting times of a high school student’s life. It is that one time they get to wear elegant-looking clothes and get all dolled up and…

Army officer sacked over altered photo of NPA surrenderers

Melvin Gascon - Philippine Daily Inquirer 01/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines – The commander the Army’s 2nd Infantry Battalion (IB) has been relieved from his post following the fallout of the controversy surrounding the edited photo of New People’s Army (NPA) surrenderers in Masbate last month.…

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