Eumir Marcial faces acid test in Pacquiao-Barrios undercard

Glendale G. Rosal 06/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eumir Felix Marcial, one of the Philippines’ few middleweight prospects, gets a major break in his young professional career as he lands a spot on the undercard of the World Boxing Council (WBC)…

Cebu boxing experts split on Pacquiao’s comeback

Glendale G. Rosal 06/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Manny Pacquiao prepares for a grand comeback against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, questions loom as large as the spotlight he’s stepping back into. Many boxing…

Martin shines in U.S. debut as Pacquiao watches from ringside

Glendale G. Rosal 06/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With boxing legend Manny Pacquiao watching from ringside, rising Filipino star Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a strong impression in his United States debut, earning a unanimous decision victory on Sunday (Manila…

Jimuel Pacquiao trains alongside dad Manny ahead of pro debut

Glendale G. Rosal 05/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jimuel Pacquiao Jr., the eldest son of boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, is set to make his professional boxing debut on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, USA. Jimuel will…

Sulaiman defends WBC’s decision to grant Pacquiao world title shot

Glendale G. Rosal 05/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman stood by the organization’s decision to reinstate Manny Pacquiao in its world rankings, paving the way for the Filipino boxing icon to challenge for a world…

Pacquiao’s family ‘shocked’ but accepts failed bid in Senate race

Allen Estabillo 05/13/2025

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The family of former Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is “shocked” but has already accepted the boxing legend’s failed bid to return to the Senate in Monday’s elections. Pacquiao’s son, Michael Stephen, who was proclaimed as…

Pacquiao earns WBC No. 5 ranking ahead of world title clash vs. Barrios

Glendale G. Rosal 05/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao‘s defeat in the Philippine midterm elections is inevitable as he’s ranked way out of the Senate’s “Magic 12” race in the latest COMELEC canvassing. However, he has found renewed momentum…

Manny Pacquiao comes out of retirement to chase WBC belt vs. Barrios

Glendale G. Rosal 05/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is lacing up his gloves once more—not just for the upcoming Philippine midterm elections, but also to chase boxing glory yet again. The 46-year-old legend will come out of retirement…

Pacquiao backs Gov. Garcia, urges compassionate governance

Futch Anthony Inso 05/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The government should show compassion and serve the people without fear, said former Senator Manny Pacquiao. This was Pacquiao’s reaction when asked to comment on the six-month preventive suspension of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn…

Manny Pacquiao visits ailing former trainer Jonathan Penalosa Sr.

Glendale G. Rosal 04/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite his hectic election campaign schedule, Filipino boxing icon and former senator Manny Pacquiao took time off to visit his longtime friend and former trainer, Jonathan Penalosa Sr., who is currently in critical…

Manny Pacquiao’s son Eman triumphs in Blow-by-Blow bout

Glendale G. Rosal 03/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eman Bacosa-Pacquiao, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, continues to carve his own path in the ring after securing a unanimous decision victory over Congolese fighter Arnaud Darius Makita in the undercard of…

Villar, Pacquiao on political dynasty: It’s the people who decide

Niña Mae Oliverio 03/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two senatorial candidates have openly expressed their stance on political dynasties in the Philippines, a phenomenon that is not uncommon in the country’s political landscape. “Wala akong problema diyan kung ano ang desisyon…

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