Local boxing takes center stage as Cebu-based outfit Omega Boxing Promotions presents a four-card fight in a "bubble" at the International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI) Wednesday in Mandaue City, Cebu. The event starts at 1 p.m. after the eight boxers had their weigh in on Tuesday. This marks the...
Calvin Abueva. (PBA Images) Calvin Abueva on Monday attended an online seminar as part of conditions set by the Games and Amusements Board for his professional license to be reinstated. GAB chairman Baham Mitra posted on his Twitter account a photo showing Abueva taking part in the Zoom seminar on...
But 'The Beast' must meet two conditions Calvin Abueva takes part in Phoenix Super LPG's practice Thursday at the Angeles University Foundation gym. (Photo from Delta Sportswear) The Games and Amusements Board agreed to reinstate the license of Phoenix Super LPG’s Calvin Abueva provided he meets...
MB File The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to leave the key policy rate or overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) rate unchanged on Thursday, citing continued appropriate policy settings and benign inflation. In the same meeting, the seven-member BSP...
The Duterte administration has requested for a fresh provisional advance from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the amount of P540 billion. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno. (Bloomberg file photo) “The NG has requested for fresh provisional advance of P540...
Games and Amusements Board commissioner Eduard Trinidad, right, talks with Phoenix Super LPG's Calvin Abueva and coach Topex Robinson during their meeting at the GAB office in Makati City. (Photo from GAB chairman Baham Mitra) The Games and Amusements Board is set to decide on whether to give back...
Global FC before one of its matches during the 2019 Philippines Football League season. (PFL photo) Global FC, once the golden standard of Philippine football but has fallen on hard times, suffered another blow after being blacklisted by the Games and Amusements Board. GAB came up with the decision...
Pete Apolinar (left) and Christian Araneta face off during a sparring session inside the 'bubble' at the International Pharmaceutical Inc. compound in Cebu City. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra sees the boxing event in...
San Miguel Beer's Terrence Romeo tries to get past Magnolia's Mark Barroca, left, and Ian Sangalang during their PBA game last March 8. SMB won 94-78 before the season was suspended three days later. (PBA Images) San Miguel Beer already has an edge once the PBA restarts its season inside the Clark...
The PBA Board of Governors has chosen Clark, Pampanga as host of the possible resumption of games under a bubble concept. (PBA Images) The PBA Board of Governors on Thursday selected Clark, Pampanga as host of the planned resumption of the 45th season on Oct. 9 under a bubble concept. Clark got the...
PCAP commissioner Paul Elauria, second from right, receives the certificate that formalizes their pro league from GAB Commissioner Mar Masanguid. Also in photo are GAB Chairman Baham Mitra, right, and Commissioner Ed Trinidad, left. Filipino titled players headed by Grandmasters Eugene Torre and...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial discusses the planned season restart with the players during Wednesday's meeting. (PBA Images) PBA players see no problem taking part in whatever bubble the league will adopt for the possible restart of the season next month. Commissioner Willie Marcial said player...