Casino Filipino Hosts WBC INT'L Title Fight

By Dennis Principe (with reports from Pia De los Reyes)

09.11 - PARAÑAQUE CITY, Philippines - Casino Filipino-Parañaque, one of the most prestigious gaming areas in the Philippines today, hosts another thrilling boxing special on November 20, 2002.

Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), headed by Honorable Chairman Efraim Genuino and Francisco Antonio, Senior Branch Manager of Casino Filipino-Parañaque has once again extended their unwavering support to Elorde International Productions.

Boxing Promoter Gabriel “Bebot” Elorde, Jr. is overwhelmed for the continued patronage of PAGCOR to all his boxing events for the past few years.

"I’m very happy and thankful for the continued support given to Philippine boxing by Pagcor headed by chairman Genuino. Our country have so many potential world champions and to tap these talents, all we need are the support coming from the government and other private sponsors.” Said Elorde

Featuring three explosive title fights that will surely bring delight to all boxing enthusiasts.

World Boxing Council (WBC) International Flyweight Champion Randy Mangubat collides with arch nemesis Bert Cano. This is Cano’s second attempt to capture the prestigious WBC title which Mangubat has been enjoying for the past two years.

Two other supporting fights complete this triple-header. Archiel Villamor takes on Roselito
Campaña for the Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA) Flyweight Championship while Manny Pacquiao’s younger brother Bobby Pacquiao defends his Philippine SuperFeatherweight title versus former RP Featherweight Champion Baby Lorona, Jr.

Casino Filipino-Parañaque extends full support to “Bakbakan sa Casino Filipino” (Brawl at the Casino Filipino) headed by Senior Branch Manager Francisco Antonio (third from left.). Also in photo (L-R) Jethro Chancoco, Senior Marketing Officer, WBC Int’l Flyweight Champion Randy Mangubat, Francisco Antonio, WBC #18 Bert Cano, Branch Manager for Operations Alex Ozaeta and Richard Gabriel Assistant Branch Marketing Officer.