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International Boxing Organization (IBO) Oceania Featherweight Champion Sem Japet Enano proudly presented his championship belt to Games Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera during a courtesy call at the GAB Central Office. In addition to bringing honor and glory to the country, Rivera congratulated and commended Enano for his unwavering determination, his shared plans, and […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Commissioner Angel Bautista and officials from the Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division, welcomed the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) delegation during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office. The meeting focused on the PBF’s intention to become one of […]
Newly crowned Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Champion Leboy Atencio, together with his team, proudly presented his hard-earned title belt to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were BOCS Division Chief Rodil Manaog and Assistant Chief Kenner So, who […]
World Boxing Organization (WBO) world-rated No. 2 in the Super Bantamweight Division, Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera. Wonder Boy was accompanied by his father and trainer, Abel Martin, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The undefeated Ifugao professional boxer has […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) proudly welcomed home reigning IBF World Minimumweight Champion, Pedro Taduran Jr., after his spectacular seventh‑round knockout victory over Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez in Temecula, California. Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, joined by Commissioners Angel Bautista and key GAB officials, congratulated Taduran on his third successful title defense, praising his […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Boxing and Other Contact Sports Assistant Chief Kenner So, convened a meeting with Filipino professional boxing champion Charly Suarez at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also in attendance were Suarez’s Manager, Mr. Ricardo Navalta, and Coach/ trainer, Delfin Boholst. The discussion centered […]
Reigning Philippine Super Bantamweight Champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (34W – 4L – 2Dr, 24KOs), together with his longtime manager and promoter Joven Jimenez of Joven Sports, made a courtesy visit to the GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office. “The visit reaffirmed GAB and Joven Sports’ continued commitment to developing local […]
4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan filed a resolution in the House of Representatives congratulating and commending eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for his performance in his recent fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. In House Resolution No. 59, Libanan said Pacquiao’s return to the ring and his courageous showing against a younger, […]
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1361 commending and congratulating Pedro Taduran for successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Minimumweight Championship Title. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bong Go, a well-known sports enthusiast. “Our country is considered as a breeding ground for boxing talent.” “Our country is considered as a breeding ground […]
The Senate adopted a resolution, commending and congratulating Marlon Tapales for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) World Super Bantamweight titles. The Philippine Senate, on numerous occasions, has paid tribute to outstanding Filipino athletes for their invaluable contribution to the sport by bringing pride and honor to the country. “Marlon, […]