Rodel Wenceslao seizes WBF Int’l welterweight title in Masbate

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao of ARQ Boxing Stable captured the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International welterweight title in a lackluster conclusion to the “Engkwentro 15: Bakbakan sa Cawayan” main event on Saturday evening, March 8,…

ARQ Sports unveils ‘Engkwentro 15’ Masbate fight card

Glendale G. Rosal 02/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu-based ARQ Boxing Promotions through ARQ Sports will treat Masbateños to a top-tier boxing fight card in the 15th installment of the “Engkwentro” on March 8, in Cawayan, Masbate. This fight card…

Rodel Wenceslao faces Thai road warrior in Engkwentro 15 mainer

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hard-hitting welterweight Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao of the ARQ Boxing Stable is set to headline ‘Engkwentro 15: Binombahay sa Cawayan 2’ on March 8 at the Cawayan Municipal Plaza in Masbate. Wenceslao, the reigning…

Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts Masbate, aftershocks expected 

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected near Masbate province on Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs data showed the earthquake occurred at 8:28 a.m. on Feb. 15, located…

Jeo Santisima heads ATK Promotions’ first int’l card in Masbate

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jeo “Santino” Santisima  will lead a stack card in ATK Promotions of Masbate Governor Antonio Kho first international boxing fight card at the Masbate Lagoon in Matayum, Cataingan, Masbate. Scheduled on June 22, the…

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…

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