From Leyte to the World: The Rise of “Batang Leyte” Ponciano Rimandiman Jr. From Leyte to the World: The Rise of “Batang Leyte” Ponciano Rimandiman Jr.
• Inspired by Manny Pacquiao, Leyte-born boxer Ponciano “Batang Leyte” Rimandiman Jr. began boxing at eight, turned pro in 2007, and now competes nationally and internationally with discipline and resilience.
