■ Harley F. Palangchao Undefeated Cordilleran boxer Carl Jammes Martin is the new World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion after winning via technical knockout against Chaiwat Buatkrathok on Dec. 18 at the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City. The 24-year-old boxing prodigy from Lagawe, Ifugao connected punches to the head and body of the Thai
■ Harley F. Palangchao Team Lakay’s rising fighter Carlo Von Bumina-ang just needed to unleash two powerful punches to knockout his Turkish opponent in 23 seconds in ONE Friday Fights 44 at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 9. The 29-year-old Bumina-ang also sustained his winning streak to four, as he also
■ Harley F. Palangchao BUGUIAS, Benguet – The multipurpose school building of Kimpit Elementary School in Amlimay barangay has been formally inaugurated on Dec. 14, an early Christmas offering to the learners and teachers. Thanks to the stakeholders from the private and government sectors that were inspired by the unity displayed by community residents to
■ Harley F. Palangchao Filipino racing driver Iñigo Anton of Baguio City made his debut in the last round of the Formula 4 South East Asia (F4 SEA) Championship and achieved an outstanding top five finish. It was a remarkable achievement considering it was Anton’s first time driving a Formula car at Sepang International Circuit
■ Harley F. Palangchao The much-awaited rematch between former ONE strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio and reigning champion Jarred Brooks might be booked early 2024, reports said. ONE Championship Chairman Chatri Sityodtong has been quoted as saying the rematch will happen anytime in 2024 and will be formally announced by the biggest martial arts promotion