CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jayson “The Smasher” Mama continues his quest to climb back into world contention as he takes on a stiff test against former world champion Angel Ayala Lardizabal on May 21 in a 10-round bout in Mexico City, Mexico. The fight was officially announced earlier this week by
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Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational hoop wars in Bayugan set in June
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the most prominent, longest-running, and high-stakes inter-collegiate basketball tournaments in the country returns as the Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational Basketball Tournament is set from June 26 to 29 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. The event was officially announced through its official Facebook page and confirmed by organizer
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Osaa denies reports of missing CCTV footage in Senate shooting
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) on Saturday denied claims circulating online that there was no closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage covering the second floor of the Senate building during the Wednesday shooting. This refers to the confrontation involving the Senate security personnel and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel. In an
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Suico makes the most of his Spain basketball training stint
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano guard Henry Kristoffer Suico maximized a rare opportunity to train in Madrid, Spain, as he prepares for his collegiate debut in the UAAP. Suico, a Cesafi high school champion with the Sacred Heart School–Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles and a top-five high school player in the league, trained this
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Former UP student leaders urge Cayetano to resign as Senate prexy
MANILA, Philippines — Former student political party leaders from the University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman have urged Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to resign as Senate president. Under Cayetano’s leadership, the Senate became a “stage for political theater, confusion and brinkmanship,” they said. Groups SAMASA and Nagkakaisang Tugon made the joint statement, recalling
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Kim Chiu nipalag sa mga basher: Pilipino akong may karapatang magsalita
Wa gyod mapugngi sa Kapamilya actress nga si Kim Chiu ang pagpalag sa mga basher ug netizen nga gusto siya nga pahilumon sa pagpagawas sa iyang gibati kabahin sa nahitabo sa atong nasud. Sa usa ka X (kanhi Twitter) nga post sa aktres niadtong Huwebes, Mayo 14, niingon siya nga nahisubo siya sa mga nadawat
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Cebu City hands P5K allowance for Palaro athletes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government has released early allowances for athletes who will represent Central Visayas in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur. The national sporting event, scheduled for May 24 to 31, will see Cebu City serving as the backbone of the Region 7 or Central Visayas delegation. A
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At least 8 people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision
At least eight people were killed, and more than 10 were injured after a train collided with a public bus near Makkasan Airport Rail Link Station in Bangkok today, May 16. The crash occurred at around 3.40pm on Asok-Din Daeng Road beneath the Makkasan Airport Rail Link Station in the Asok area. Firefighters from Phaya …
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CCSC summer grassroots program hailed a huge success
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Summer Grassroots Program 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday, May 16, at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero. The free community-based sports program was able to train nearly 3,000 children aged 7 to 14 across 26 sports disciplines during its two-month run. CCSC
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Macalintal: Bato dela Rosa’s Senate exit weakens SC TRO plea
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s exit from the Senate premises may thwart the legal basis of his urgent motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) before the Supreme Court, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Saturday. Dela Rosa’s move created a “supervening event” that could render his petition “moot and academic,” according to
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