By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following the contract dissolution between midfielder Stephan Schröck and second division Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth, who had previously loaned him out of Ceres-Negros FC, Ceres team manager James Dinsay hopes to have him back with the Negrense club. “We are hoping to have him back,” he said. “It all …
Monthly Archives: April 2017
The power of 12th man
Ceres-Negros FC is now on top of Group G in the ongoing AFC Cup after a stunning 6-2 win over then-group leader Hà Nội FC of Vietnam last Wednesday night at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. It was their second best performance, following their 5-nil blast against Singapore’s Tampines Rovers last March …
PFL launches today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) officially launches the Philippines Football League (PFL) today, with eight clubs set to compete. The clubs include Ceres Negros FC, Davao Aguilas FC, Global Cebu FC, Ilocos United FC, JPV Marikina FC, Kaya FC-Makati, Stallion Laguna FC, and Loyola Meralco Sparks FC. “The success of …
So many seem to take joy out of inconveniencing others
On so many occasions, when taking to the roads of Bacolod City, pedestrians cross the street without an ounce of urgency, seemingly unaware of the perils of oncoming traffic. They are under the impression all vehicles will stop as they are slowly slinking across the street, many times with their phone out and eyes glued …
I’ll fly with you again, United Airlines
“It’s the old adage, you can make a pizza so cheap, nobody will eat it; you can make an airline so cheap, nobody will fly it.” –Gordon Bethune I will not hesitate to fly United Airlines. One of the first airlines I learned to enjoy was United, where my kumpareChito Ilonggo Macatual works. The other …
PCG-Bacolod to conduct registration for all boats in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The commander of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Bacolod, Lieutenant Jimmy Oliver Vingno, said they will soon begin mandating registration for all boats operating in Negros Occidental, in response to the recent Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol, wherein the terror groups operated three motor boats to transport themselves …
Save-SIM lauds Senators, Rep. Benitez for defending sugar industry Sancho: Coca-Cola boycott in effect until HFCS importation ends
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local group Save the Sugar Industry Movement (Save-SIM) has lauded Senators Miguel Zubiri, Sherwin Gatchalian, and Paolo Benigno Aquino III; and Representative Alfredo Benitez for defending sugar workers during the senate hearing on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), last Tuesday. In a text message sent by Save-SIM lead convenor Wennie …
Five new candidates in consideration for BCPO director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he is currently reviewing five new candidates for Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director. During a press conference this week, Leonardia said he received a list directly from Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame, which includes current BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent …
TFC Official: PNP to investigate local illegal gambling
By Paulo Loreto Lim After Task Force Crusaders (TFC) deputy national commander John Chiong presented evidence earlier this month of illegal gambling in Negros Occidental, including betting guides, suspected individuals involved, along with alleged protectors within the Philippine National Police (PNP), Chiong said the PNP confirmed they would be conducting an investigation. He said the …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres-Negros FC keep hopes alive, defeat 10-man HàNội in fiery match
By Paulo Loreto Lim Ceres-Negros FC kept their 2017 AFC Cup hopes alive after defeating HàNội FC of Vietnam, 6-2, in their group stage match last night at the Panaad Park and Stadium, which included a straight red card after Ceres defender Manuel Herrera was punched. Following a 60th minute HàNội free kick that was …