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Canelo & Golovkin in Superfight on SKY Sports PPV

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 15, 2017

Bundled with Pinoy Pride 42 Clash for Glory Boxing powerhouses unleash their might this coming weekend as SKY Sports pay-per-view broadcasts live, commercial-free, and on high definition Pinoy Pride 42 Clash for Glory on Saturday (September 16) together with Supremacy: Canelo vs. Golovkin on Sunday (September 17). Milan “El Metodico” Melindo, fresh from his championship fight against Japan’s Akira Yaegashi for the IBF world flyweight belt, will defend his title against IBO world light flyweight champion Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Budler from South Africa on September 16, 2017, 6 PM, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Melindo (36-2-0, 13 KO) is on a winning streak after besting his past four opponents, including Yaegashi earlier this year. On the other corner, Budler (31-2-0, 10 KO) won the IBO world light flyweight belt also earlier this year, against Filipino boxer Joey Canoy. He is currently 6th in the WBC and IBF […]

Mayweather vs McGregor’s fight airs on SKY SPORTS PPV

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 25, 2017

Coming to SKY Sports Pay Per View on August 27, Sunday live and in high definition from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the year’s most anticipated fight between the contemporary era’s greatest fighters, boxing great Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and UFC (Universal Fighting Championship) superstar Conor McGregor. Fight fans will surely enjoy this match-up of a living boxing legend and a mixed martial arts (MMA) hotshot because it pits two strong athletes with different fighting backgrounds. Meanwhile Mayweather stayed the path of a boxer and goes in the ring with an undefeated professional fight record of 49-0 with 26 knockouts, 15 world titles, and the lineal championship in 4 different weight classes. McGregor will challenge the boxing legend, that ESPN has labeled as the top pound for pound fighter of the last 25 years with his own credentials of an MMA fight record standing at 24 bouts, with 21 wins—18 of which via knockout—and […]

Young Davao Footballers Join Tryouts at TM Football Para Sa Bayan

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 14, 2016

Republika ng TM recently held the 3rd leg of its national football tryouts, “Football Para sa Bayan” in Davao City last Saturday, Aug 13. There were around 300 children aged 10-12 from the city and nearby provinces who participated in this event. The chosen young players will have the chance to be in world-class football camps in Malaysia and possibly, Europe this year for free as part of the tie-up between Astro Malaysia and Globe Telecom. The top eight players from the Davao leg will be competing against talented athletes from Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Manila for 12 slots in the Astro Kem Bola Advanced Training Programme in Kuala Lumpur next month together with their counterparts from Singapore and Malaysia. The best players from the advanced camp will then fly to Europe for two weeks of professional football training in December 2016. “We are proud that Astro has chosen TM Football Para sa Bayan as a […]

SKY Football Season Pass HD Features UEFA Euro 2016

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 14, 2016

Catch the world’s most intense football action in 2016 as SKY Football Season Pass HD features the 15th UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2016 this June and July. Starting June 10, avid football fans can score a coveted one month season pass to catch all the action at home and round-the-clock from 24 European teams in the UEFA EURO 2016. France hosts the tournament for the third time and this years’ edition of the quadrennial tournament include to-watch-out for teams such as defending champion Spain, three-time champ Germany, powerhouses England, Portugal, Italy, and France. This year, the usual 16-team format expands to 24 and will see the debuts of teams from Albania, Iceland, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, and Wales. Two-time champion France opens the UEFA EURO 2016 in a match against Romania. Be sure to watch the thrilling matches all in high-definition on SKYcable from June 11 to July 11. […]

Introducing: The new Honda XRM125

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 29, 2013

From the country’s no. 1 motorcycle brand, Honda launches another innovation in ingenuity with the new Honda XRM125. This bike is now equipped with the face of the world-famous CRF Series motorbikes – a fusion of toughness, powerful agility and style! SPECS HIGHLIGHTS This powerful, highly economical, environment-friendly and durable bike comes with 3 variants – the XRM125 Dual Sport which is the peoples’ bike, the XRM125 Motard which is a sleek ride for urban riders and the special edition XRM125 Dual Sport Extreme (DSX) which is designed to go beyond. All bikes are developed and designed with CRF DNA that will surely give Honda’s valued customer the real joy of riding both on/off road condition. The built-to-last feature of XRM is now upgraded to CRF characteristics that will provide customers with years of trouble free, low maintenance and riding enjoyment. Now, attention focus on the new headlight and […]

Davaoeños Shine in Metro Manila Basketball Camp of Alaxan FR

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 26, 2013

Gabriel Dagandon of Davao, chosen as one of the Top 10 players in the national competition As an update to my previous post, it is a great news to know that two young and aspiring cagers from Davao, Gabriel Dagandon and Miguel Plata shone from among 50 hopefuls after dazzling the judges during the Alaxan FR Galing Mo Camp held at the Unilab gymnasium in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Proudly occupying two out of the ten podium spots were Davao’s Gabriel Dagangon and Miguel Plata after the three-day camp culminated in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Hard work paid off for the group, who each won a P100,000 infrastructure project for their respective barangays, on top of a P20,000 cash incentive (P25,000 for MVP Rhys Flores from Cagayan de Oro City). The other winners are John Ballentes and Tyke Bano of Iloilo; Carl Soreno and Josuel Macarines of Dumaguete; and […]

Alvin Patrimonio And Jerry Codinera Search for Upcoming Hardcourt Stars in Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 10, 2013

Former basketball superstar Alvin Patrimonio and Jerry Codinera have once again returned to Barangay Matina Crossing where a basketball court dubbed as the “Court of Inspiration” was built by local volunter last year. Together with Benjie Paras, Jojo Lastimosa, Ronnie Magsanoc and Johnny Abarientos, they have been going around the country to conduct basketball training camps. The program is part of Alaxan FR‘s nationwide campaign to promote a culture of hard work and dedication, where pain is seen as a badge of honor. Entitled as the Galing Mo Camp – a training program that will reward not only those who work hard but also those who demonstrate the attitude of champions- the program had young, local basketball players demonstrating heart and skills for a chance to receive special training in Manila under the basketball legends, aside from winning cash incentives for themselves and their local communities. The training camp which […]