By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is eyeing holding weekend activities at the Capitol Park and Lagoon. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said it is the passion of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to make the capitol the center of cultural exchanges. For now, Diaz said they are working with several …
SPORTS
Negros Muscovados taps new coach, adds 5 new players
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Muscovados made some roster changes amid inconsistencies in the first four matches of the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) season. The Muscovados announced the hiring of veteran mentor Bonnie Garcia as the squad’s new head coach to replace Gherome Aledron in hopes of improving their 1-3 win-loss slate. …
Bacolod Tay Tung cagers dominate Palarong Panlalawigan
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts stamped their class in the 2023 Palarong Panlalawigan after bagging the secondary boys’ 3×3 and elementary boys’ 5×5 titles recently at the Po Hang Gymnasium of Bacolod Tay Tung High School. The Tay Tung Thunderbolts 3×3 basketball team, representing Cluster 4, clinched the crown …
PBA GOVERNOR’S CUP FINALS: TNT coach urges Erram to get emotions under control
The TNT Tropang Giga will need a more composed performance from Poy Erram if they hope to compete against Barangay Ginebra in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup finals. This, according to TNT interim head coach Jojo Lastimosa, who was admittedly displeased with Erram after the center fouled out in under 20 minutes during Game …
PBA Governors’ Cup Finals: Ginebra propels in Game 1
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings surged ahead in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup finals after a 102-90 triumph over TNT Tropang Giga in Game 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Easter Sunday, April 9. Justin Brownlee led the way with 31 points, including 17 in the opening quarter, to …
Cabagnot, Santos rostered with Pampanga team in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alex Cabagnot, Arwind Santos and Encho Serrano are set to banner the Pampanga G Lanterns team in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) season. The three active PBA cagers were curiously listed in the official roster released by the G Lanterns yesterday despite having live contracts with their current PBA …
Football: Annis proud of ‘good team win’ vs. Tajikistan
Filipinas skipper Tahnai Annis was pleased with their performance against Tajikistan in the 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, April 8, calling it a “good team win.” Annis was among the scorers in the Philippines’ 8-0 demolition of Tajikistan at the Hisor Central Stadium that took them to the top spot in …
Tapales stuns Akhmadaliev, bags WBA, IBF world titles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Marlon Tapales delivered as promised as he captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight titles with a split decision win over dethroned champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas yesterday (Philippine time). Tapales had a strong start before slowly fizzling out in the later rounds but still emerged victorious with 110-118, …
Bacolodnon Celis commits to Ateneo Blue Eagles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon winger Raffy Celis will remain in blue and white for college as he has committed to join the defending UAAP men’s basketball champion Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles. The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles standout has reportedly chosen to join the Blue Eagles after receiving several …
B.LEAGUE: Sotto, Hiroshima stun Shimane
Kai Sotto and the Hiroshima Dragonflies made it six wins in a row after pulling off an 80-71 shocker over the Shimane Susanoo Magic at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall on Saturday, April 8. Sotto had an all-around effort of eight points, six rebounds, three assists, and a block in 21 minutes as the Dragonflies boosted …