GAB to give boxers 3 years license
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 13 May 2026
THE Games and Amusement Board [GAB] is now planning to allow the license of boxers, managers, matchmakers and trainers three years effectivity.
GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera met with officers of the Philippine Boxing Federation [PBF] led by its president Gabriel “Bebot” Elorde yesterday, May 12 at the GAB office.
“It will save us money and reduce the time we have to constantly renew our licenses,” said Elorde.
GAB is presently requiring boxers, managers and trainers to renew their license every year.
Also present are PBF vice-president Glenford Rafa. Vice president Jun Sarreal, matchmaker Art Monis, John Bosco Cedill and Marc Lontayao.
Meanwhile, PBF is now registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC].
PBF is also planning to start its first Inter-City Professional Boxing tournament in August.
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