(L-R) Actor RR Herrera, Raphael ‘Rapha’ Herrera and National coach Engene Dagohoy

By Edwin Rollon

Filipino karatekas, led by rising standout Raphael 'Rapha' Herrera, are gearing up for a stern test in the prestigious Karate One Youth League, with the tournament serving as a major opportunity to showcase the country’s emerging talents on the world stage.

The Philippine national judo team delivered a strong showing on the international stage, capturing six gold medals at the recently concluded Penang Invitational Judo Championships held at Sunshine Central in Penang, Malaysia, over the weekend.

The Philippines is set to make history as it hosts the 2026 Asia and Oceania SAMBO Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the very first time, from June 23 to 28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

By Edwin Rollon

Another world-class sporting event is set to take center stage in the country, as Manila hosts the prestigious WKF Karate One Youth League from May 14 to 17 at the iconic SM Mall of Asia Arena.

(L-R) Trainers Abel Martin & Juan Carlos Lantin, boxer Carl Jammes Martin and MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons after scoring an impressive win during “Thrilla in Manila 2” last October.

Two months removed from his last fight, Carl Jammes Martin — is navigating an uncertain stretch in his career, with questions emerging about timing, direction, and momentum for one of the Philippines’ rising boxing stars.

BANGKOK. — Flint Jara brushed off a bloody cut and scored a thrilling 3-2 victory over Flanuari Yerikho Daud of Indonesia to lift the spirits of Pinoy boxers who were stunned by the shocking loss of Olympian Nesthy Petecio in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center on Saturday.