By Paulo Loreto Lim After earning their first Philippines Football League (PFL) win last weekend, a Harrison Sawyer hat trick led Davao Aguilas FC to their second win in a row, beating Ilocos United FC, 4-2, in their return leg at the Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, last Wednesday. Striker Harrison Sawyer, who …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Toboso-born boxer looks to defend ABF title today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Toboso-born Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo will be looking to defend his Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) lightweight title against Crimson Omayao of Valencia City, Bukidnon in “Fist of Glory: Double Championship-Road to Glory,” scheduled to take place today at the SM City Bacolod parking area. The 33-year-old fighter earned the title …
KMH leads
National MassKara Open Trio Duckpin Championship 2017 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Kami Mga Hubin (KMH) currently leads the ongoing National MassKara Open Trio Duckpin Championship 2017 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders, who are serving as hosts for the event, have a current tally of 1,076 pinfalls. …
2017 D’League: Capitol earns first win following victory over Fyrfyters
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Capitol recently earned their first win in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym after defeating Fyrfyters, 76-71. The eventual winners opened with a huge 24-8 lead in the first quarter. They managed to hold on to the advantage, going into the half up 35-24. Fyrfyters …
The city’s contentment with superficial policies
The question has been asked over and over again, why do things in the Philippines never change? The comparisons have been made ad nauseam that, in the same span of time, other countries have seen exponential growth and development, while the Philippines continues to mire in poverty, despite politicians popping up and declaring “progress” or …
MassKara today
Nearing four decades of revelry, the MassKara Festival of Bacolod City has become an attraction on the tourism map. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists will be in town to have fun and laugh with locals. Meanwhile, security is in place to ensure safety within festival premises, along with other parts of the city. Kiosks …
Over 500 undergo surgical mission pre-screening in Silay City
More than 500 beneficiaries recently underwent pre-screening for the upcoming Nikki Cares surgical mission, scheduled from November 23 to 26, at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City. The mission, organized by the wife of Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, Dominique ‘Nikki’ Lopez Benitez, gathered surgeons from Makati Medical Center to …
Kabisig opens government expo at SMX
The Kabisig People’s Movement (Kabisig), an organization that oversees the implementation of national projects and programs, opened the Kabisig Philippine Government Expo and Trade Fair at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod yesterday. Scheduled to run until tomorrow, October 19, Kabisig Chair Daniel Guillen invited the public to take part in the event. “It is …
MassKara Festival: Mayor’s Cup golf tournament begins tomorrow
The 8th Bacolod MassKara Mayor’s Cup golf tournament begins tomorrow, October 19, with a ceremonial tee-off at 6:00 a.m., and runs until October 21 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club. The competition will be split into five categories, including Classes A, B, C, D, and a women’s division. The event benefits the Bacolod Boy’s Home, the St. Vincent …
Ceres FC meets JPV Marikina tonight at the Panaad
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC meets JPV Marikina FC tonight in the ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Panaad Park and Stadium. In their one PFL meeting this season, Ceres lost to the Marikina City-based club, 2-1, back in June. The Negrense club currently sits in third place on the PFL table, three …