Day: November 4, 2024

MANILA: Michael Dasmariñas made a significant step closer to a return to world title contention after dominating Eduardo Esquivel for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) international featherweight title on Sunday (Philippine time) at the Lions Centre in George Town, Cayman Islands. Dasmariñas, the former International Boxing Organization bantamweight champ, needed only one round to finish off Esquivel and capture the WBF’s secondary title in the 126-pound division. According to Philippines News Agency, the countdown to the end began when Dasmariñas connected on a right hook that staggered Esquivel, followed by a 1-2 combo before a left uppercut knocked the

Manila: Globe has begun preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Marce, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Monday and is forecast to make landfall in Northern Luzon. This preemptive action comes as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, which have left considerable damage in their wake. According to Philippines News Agency, Globe is closely monitoring the trajectory of the new weather system, which is expected to intensify into a typhoon in the coming days. In anticipation of possible commercial power outages, network facilities located in

Manila: The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has officially recognized the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) as the country’s primary and only professional league. PVL president Ricky Palou received the PNVF certificate of recognition from PNVF and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) president Tats Suzara during a press conference at the Novotel Manila on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Suzara expressed full support to the league, which started as the Shakey’s V-League in 2004 and became a pro league in 2021. The PVL All-Filipino Conference champion will represent the country in the AVC Champions League, with PVL covering all travel and

CEBU CITY: Residents in two Cebu southern towns were stunned after a deluge of herrings (tamban or tuloy) washed ashore on three separate occasions. In the diving town of Moalboal, residents harvested tons of herrings as they beached twice on Thursday and on Sunday. Another incident occurred Sunday in Argao town. According to Philippines News Agency, Jonalyn Jumabis, a radio reporter and a native of Moalboal, said they first experienced a bounty of fish along the shoreline of Panagsama in the coastal village of Basdiot on Thursday. Another batch of herrings washed ashore on the same spot for the second

BAGUIO CITY: All national roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are now passable, although there are continuing works in some areas, according to the regional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH-CAR director Khadaffy Tanggol stated in an interview on Monday that there are certain areas where remnants of road or rock erosions remain due to tropical cyclones Kristine and Leon. “All the roads reported to have incurred landslides, rockslides, road slips, and others that rendered the roads closed or not passable from Oct. 24 during typhoon Kristine are now open