It has always been a dream for Ceres-Negros FC chairman Leo Rey V. Yanson, who also serves as Vallacar Transit, Inc. president, to have Bacolod City recognized on the football map of Asia. LRY, as he is known as by many, is passionate about the sport and has worked to make his dream a reality …
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Two Negrenses suiting up for NU this season
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Two Negrenses will be suiting up for National University this season with Gelina Luceño, formerly of Bacolod Tay Tung High School and St. John’s Institute, on the Lady Bulldogs roster; and Shaira Jardio, formerly of Talisay City’s Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School, suiting up for the Lady Bullpups. Luceño …
Ceres survives comeback and beats Global, 4-3
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After leading 3-0 after the first half, Ceres FC survived a comeback by Global Cebu FC, winning 4-3 in their Philippines Football League match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium over the weekend. Ceres midfielder Stephan Schröck opened scoring in the 35th minute. In the very next minute, midfielder Mike …
Former English national team captain named Azkals coach
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former English national football team captain Terry Butcher was announced as the new coach of the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, last week. He replaces Thomas Dooley, who served as head coach since 2014. In his farewell, he expressed hope the Philippines will embrace football. “I hope, one …
Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018
NOHS Classes of 94/90 lead competition By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The combined Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) Classes of 1994 and 1990 currently lead Bracket A in the ongoing Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders top the bracket with 1,587 pinfalls, …
Provincial government allocates P2M for softball
The Negros Occidental provincial government provided a P2 million budget for the softball teams set to represent the country in the upcoming Asia-Pacific qualifiers in Singapore. The competition will determine representatives for the Little League World Series, scheduled to be played in the United States. The Negros Occidental little league and junior league softball teams …
ColorManila fun run coming to Iloilo next weekend
By Paulo Loreto Lim Fun run organizer ColorManila (CM) will be coming to Iloilo next weekend, June 24. The CM Paradise Run Iloilo offers participants the opportunity to compete in a 3K, 5K, or 10K. Events are scheduled to take place at Vista Mall Iloilo, located in Oton. CM Vice President Justine Cordero said …
Former mayor picks Germany, Spain to win World Cup
Puentevella: Age is catching up with Lionel Messi By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former FIFA Media, TV, and Marketing Director Monico Puentevella, a former Bacolod City mayor and congressman, made his picks for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which begins today, June 14, at various venues across Russia, selecting defending champions Germany and 2010 champions …
BCBC Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League 2018
BCY Team 2 tops Group A By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. BCY Team 2 recently took the top spot in Group A in the Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League elimination round at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. BCY Team 2 earned a twice-to-beat advantage in …
BCBC Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League 2018
BCY Team 2 tops Group A By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. BCY Team 2 recently took the top spot in Group A in the Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League elimination round at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. BCY Team 2 earned a twice-to-beat advantage in …