Members of the Professional Boxing Officials of Central Visayas (PBO-CV) are taking part in the 2026 Philippine Convention for Boxing Ring Officials, a three-day national gathering running from September 10 to 12 in the beautiful and blessed sunbathed Province of Bohol.
Leading the delegation are our very own PBO-CV President-Elect Edgar Olalo and Secretary General Nic Banal, alongside prominent Boholano ring officials Angelo Piquero and Angelito Boaquin.
The awesome event brings together key officiating bodies from across the country, including the Association of Philippine Professional Boxing Ring Officials (APPBRO) Luzon, APPBRO-Visayas, MINPROBA, and PBO-CV.
Organized under the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), the convention kicked off on Thursday, September 10, featuring a Boxing Judges Seminar led by renowned international boxing judge Steve Weisfeld.
Day 1’s agenda highlighted opening messages and addresses from GAB leadership, including Honorable Chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera, Commissioner Angel P. Bautista, and Commissioner Atty. Manuel S. Plaza III.
Organization Introduction 'n Meetings, including formal intros and collaborative sessions among ring officials' organizations.
Then, training sessions morning and afternoon with intensive Boxing Judges Training Classes and testing.
The action continues today, Friday, September 11, with the Boxing Referees Seminar featuring famous Las Vegas veteran referee Tony Weeks as resource speaker.
Today’s schedule includes a Special Briefing: A Gender and Development (GAD) seminar on the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) presented by Mr. Pent Elyria Dawn V. Liongson.
Weigh-in & Hands-on Training: An official weigh-in alongside morning and afternoon referee training and testing sessions.
The three-day convention will wrap up tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, giving delegates a chance to join the exciting Bohol Island Tour in the morning before heading into an afternoon rules meeting and the official thrilling boxing event from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa in Cebu 🇵🇭 Philippines, carlos@philboxing.com
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