CCSC commissioners to oversee different sports for better supervision

Glendale G. Rosal 03/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) formally assigned its commissioners to various sports for better supervision and implementation of programs. CCSC Chairman John Pages told CDN Digital that the main goal of designating…

Jerusalem travels to Japan to intensify training as he prepares for first world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 03/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion travels to Japan to ramp up his training for his first title defense on May 27, at a still-to-be-announced venue. Jerusalem…

Magsayo guns for first win since losing world crown

Glendale G. Rosal 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) world featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo had to tip the weighing scales twice before getting the contracted weight for his WBC interim title showdown against Mexican-American Brandon Figueroa.…

Casama, Ponteras headline Sanman fight card in S. Cotabato

Glendale G. Rosal 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sanman Boxing’s prospect Michael Casama and Ryan Rey Ponteras lock horns in the main event of Sanman Boxing’s fight card in Norala, South Cotabato on March 9, 2023. Casama and Ponteras will battle…

Reg’l taekwondo tourney opens March 4 at SM Seaside

Glendale G. Rosal 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Exciting taekwondo action will take over the SM Seaside City Cebu tomorrow as the 2023 Regional CPJ Taekwondo Championships unfolds at the City Wing atrium. Close to 500 taekwondo jins will strut their…

Minglanilla town to have soccer field, rubberized track oval soon

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Minglanilla town in southern Cebu will soon have its own soccer field and a rubberized track oval. Mayor Rajiv Enad said they hope to finish these two projects before the year ends. “Atoang…

Demecillo fails in first Japan fight, loses via 8-rd TKO

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Iligan City’s Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo faltered in his bid to capture the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight title after suffering an eighth-round technical knockout against Kazuki Nakajima on…

Big MMA fight card takes center stage Feb. 18

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the “City Kings Fight League: Prospect” MMA fight card which unfolds tomorrow, February 18, 2023, at the old Sacred Heart School gymnasium along General Maxilom Avenue. A presser…

BPBL sets early pre-season tournament from Feb. 17-19 in Leyte

Glendale G. Rosal 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After its highly-successful inaugural season and grand finals held in Manila, the Batang Pilipino Basketball League (BPBL) starts early with a pre-season tournament in the Municipality of Kananga, Leyte from Feb. 17 to…

Cash-strapped Obiena pulls out of Asian indoor championships

Lance Agcaoili - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 02/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Aside from logistical issues concerning his poles, EJ Obiena said that financial issue was also a big factor in his withdrawal from the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships on February 10 to 12 in Kazakhstan.…

Marcial eyes fourth straight pro win vs dangerous Argentinian

Glendale G. Rosal 02/07/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eumir Marcial, the Philippines’ lone middleweight prospect is eyeing to extend his winning streak to four pro fights. This time, the Filipino power puncher will face Argentinean Ricardo Rubel Villalba on February…

Hayco humbled by appointment as PSC commissioner, to strengthen grassroots sports

Glendale G. Rosal 12/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Renowned Cebuano sportsman, Edward Hayco has just been appointed commissioner by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Hayco, the “Father of Cebu Dancesport,” and an organizer of multiple Guinness World Record events in Cebu City…

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