JOBERT Alvarez put on a gallant stand but fell short against world-rated Melvin Lopez in a 10-round contest Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. It was a close fight from the get-go, in which both pugs traded blows. The 25-year-old Lopez got the upper hand when he dropped Alvarez […]
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Alvarez faces former world-ranked Lopez
FILIPINO fighter Jobert Alvarez faces world-ranked bantamweight Melvin Lopez in a 10-rounder on Monday, Dec. 12 (PH time), 2022, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. The 33-year-old Alvarez, who’s based in Renton, Washington, is looking to bounce back after losing his last fight in the US. He lost to Ja’Rico O’Quinn by unanimous decision […]
Quijano: Haney vs. Kambosos 2
The last time around I picked George Kambosos Jr. to prevail over Devin Haney (28-0, 15KOs). I’m not committing the same mistake twice. Perhaps I was too enamored with the way Kambosos defeated Teofimo Lopez that I conveniently forgot the time-honored fight adage that always holds true: Styles make fights. HANEY. It wasn’t a cakewalk […]
Editorial: Surviving pedophilia
How safe are the private, intimate spaces we call homes?In 2013, “Harper’s Magazine” published a memoir, “Sliver of Sky,” on harpers.org.The essayist is Barry Holstun Lopez, a recipient of the National Book Award in 1986 for his work, “Arctic Dreams,” one of 13 fiction and non-fiction books published before his death on Dec. 25, 2020.In […]
Quijano: Kambosos, Donaire’s old man power
Looks like we have a lot to go by in the next few days, boxing fans.Today, Australian George Kambosos (20-0, 10 KOs) faces off against Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) for all the marbles in the lightweight division. And serving as the main undercard bout, Pinoy Aston Palicte (28-4, 23 KOs) dukes it out with […]
LeBron Lopez joins Gilas prep for Fiba World Cup Qualifiers
FRANCIS “LeBron” Lopez, the Ateneo high school standout who previously played for the Gilas squad of former head coach Tab Baldwin, has joined the new iteration of the national men…
Japan invited to invest in EVs, other sustainable sectors
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is inviting Japanese companies to invest in the Philippine electric vehicle (EV) industry and sustainable industries. Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said the Philippines is positioning itself as a regional manufacturing hub for EVs and EV parts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). […]
Halal industry seen as driver of recovery
THE halal industry is viewed as holding the potential to serve as a driver of the economic recovery after the pandemic, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said during the first day of the 4th Philippine National Halal Conference Thursday that opportunities for the industry should be […]
Editorial: Of fathers and sons
The Internet increasingly seems to be the spot mentioned by the poet Rumi: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” Recently, about 7.4 million netizens congregated on the YouTube interview by Toni Gonzaga of Bongbong Marcos (BBM). Entitled “The Greatest Lesson Bongbong Marcos Learned from His Father,” […]
LeBron Lopez signs on to play in US pro league Overtime Elite
YOUNG Filipino basketball star Francis “LeBron” Lopez has signed on to play in the brand new pro league of the Overtime Elite (OTE) in the United States. According to a report by Sports Illustrated, the 6-foot-5 Lopez is the latest young prospect to join OTE after the likes of Jalen Lewis, who experts regard to […]