By Paulo Loreto Lim During the recent “Business of Football-Philippines,” an event organized by MMC Sportz, an international sports advertising and communications agency, and sanctioned by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), which took place last week at the New World Makati Hotel, MMC Sportz CEO Eric Gottschalk encouraged sponsoring football in the country. “Football …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
BTTHS coach denies claims basketball player is headed to NU
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Responding to reports Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) basketball player Harold Alarcon was headed to National University (NU), BTTHS basketball coach Dexter Dy refuted the claims, saying the player has not been cleared by the high school. “He has yet completed his academic requirements with the school,” the …
Ceres Cup
Bacolod United FC defends 40Up title By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod United FC recently defended their Ceres Cup 40Up title at the North Field in Talisay City, thanks to a hat trick by University of St. La Salle football coach Norman Fegidero in their 4-0 win over South Korea’s Footballstory. Meanwhile, Bayawan …
BTTHS coach denies claims basketball player is headed to NU
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Responding to reports Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) basketball player Harold Alarcon was headed to National University (NU), BTTHS basketball coach Dexter Dy refuted the claims, saying the player has not been cleared by the high school. “He has yet completed his academic requirements with the school,” the …
Tourism fund mess: prosecute, punish the guilty…
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies’…” (Joshua 7:11-12, the Holy Bible). *** TOURISM FUND …
Guimaras is a must-visit island
Guimaras may be the smallest province in the Western Visayas but it is known for growing the sweetest mangoes in the world. During their recent Manggahan Festival, an annual event on the island, they offer eat-all-you-can mango. While taking in the festivities, I was told one ton of mangoes are consumed on average each day …
UP volleyball coach sees potential in former BTTHS player
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team head coach Godfrey Owese Okumu, who spoke during the recent opening rites for the 4th JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) covered court, spoke highly of UP Lady Maroons volleyball team member and former BTTHS …
Negrense boxer loses WBA title fight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Victorias City-based boxer Richard Claveras lost via unanimous decision after World Boxing Association (WBA) Oceania super flyweight champion Andrew ‘The Monster’ Moloney defended his title over the weekend at the Malvern Town Hall in Stonnington, Australia. The judges scored the bout 99-91, 98-91, and 98-91. Meanwhile, Moloney’s twin brother, …
Sagay City football competition begins today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 1st Sagay City Marañon Football Cup opens today, May 21, at the Sagay City National High School field. Among the teams expected to participate include Mirriam College, Bayawan City, Iloilo, Silay City, Cadiz City, the Negros Selection, Sagay North Negros, Negros Elite, the Don Bosco Technical Institute, Bantayan …
Negrense boxer loses WBA title fight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Victorias City-based boxer Richard Claveras lost via unanimous decision after World Boxing Association (WBA) Oceania super flyweight champion Andrew ‘The Monster’ Moloney defended his title over the weekend at the Malvern Town Hall in Stonnington, Australia. The judges scored the bout 99-91, 98-91, and 98-91. Meanwhile, Moloney’s twin brother, …