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GAB PRIORITIZES PH BOXING FEDERATION ACCREDITATION

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 […]

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ABF CHAMP ATENCIO PRESENTS TITLE BELT TO GAB

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 […]

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‘WONDER BOY’ VISITS GAB AHEAD OF MAY 16 FIGHT

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 […]

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MARC PINGRIS RENEWS GAB LICENSE

Marc Pingris visited the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Central Office in Makati City to renew his professional license in preparation for the upcoming Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) regular season. Pingris is widely recognized as one of the PBA’s 40 Greatest Players and a cornerstone of Philippine basketball. Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and GAB […]

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GAB WELCOMES HOME IBF CHAMP PEDRO TADURAN

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 […]

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GAB BACKS US TRAINING OF BOXER WELJON MINDORO

The Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Rated No. 2 in the Middleweight Division (160 lbs) and national athlete Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division Assistant Chief […]

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GAB CHAIRMAN WELCOMES VISITING MACAU BLACK KNIGHTS

Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed the Macau Black Knights Basketball Team at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The team was led by Alternate Team Governor Jacque Ruby. Professional Sports Division Officer-in-Charge Dr. Oliver Evangelista joined Rivera in welcoming the group. During the courtesy call, the GAB chief conducted […]

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BOXERS FAJARDO, VILLAROSA VISIT GAB CENTRAL OFFICE

International Boxing Federation (IBF) World-rated No. 4 in the Flyweight Division Miel Fajardo, together with Philippine Youth Super Flyweight Champion Claire Villarosa, made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera, along with key officials from the Boxing and Contact Sports Division, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also […]

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RIVERA COMMITS SUPPORT TO BOXING CHAMP CHARLY SUAREZ

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 […]

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COA CONCLUDES GAB COMPLIANCE AUDIT

The Commission on Audit (COA) concluded its Compliance Audit Exit Conference for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 with Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and key officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). The COA group is composed of Supervising Auditor Amado Ablao, Audit Team Leader Richard Banate, and Audit Team Member Maria Racelle Adel. The conference […]