By ADRIAN STEWART CO Aside from gaining much needed experience, MRT-Negros middle blocker Jian Matthew Salarzon is also looking forward to face his volleyball idols in the PNVF Champions League men’s inaugurals at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. Salarzon, an 18-year old standout from Bacolod City’s Living Stone International School, is thankful for …
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PBA kicks off Governors’ Cup on December 8
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is kicking off its season-ending Governors’ Cup this December 8 behind closed doors at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. According to PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, the games will be held with no fans at the Pasig City venue as he still communicates with various …
The San Carlos City government led by Mayor Renato Gustilo joins the whole nation in celebration of Andres Bonifacio Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2021. (San Carlos City PIO photo)
By Adrian Stewart Co MRT-Negros suffered its first defeat against Team Dasmariñas Monarchs, 25-16, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, in the PNVF Champions League yesterday at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. The Monarchs displayed their light years of experience against the youthful Negrenses as they punched a seat to the semifinals round with their 2-0 …
Marcelino leads MRT-Negros to first PNVF win
By Adrian Stewart Co Christian Marcelino came alive in the fifth set as MRT-Negros prevailed over Sabong International Spikers, 25-22, 25-16, 21-25, 21-25, 15-12, at the start of the PNVF Champions League men’s tournament yesterday at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. The Hinigaran, Negros Occidental-native unloaded three straight points for the MRT-Negros in …
Mocon leads Sista to PBA 3×3 3rd leg title
By Adrian Stewart Co John Kenneth Mocon caught fire from the outside as Sista Super Sealers ruled the leg 3 of the PBA 3×3 Lakas ng Tatlo with a 20-13 win over Pioneer Pro Tibay in the finals on Sunday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Mocon nailed four outside hits to …
Iloilo Kisela Knights finish runner up in PCAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights settled for a runner up finish in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup after bowing to San Juan Predators in the finals last Saturday, November 27. The Iloilo City-based woodpushers were caught flatfooted in the opening leg of the two-leg finale …
MRT-Negros aims to make impact in PNVF Champions League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO MRT-Negros aims to show that provincial teams will not be pushovers in the PNVF Champions League men’s division that will open today at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. According to MRT-Negros team manager Andre Ea, the Negros Occidental-based squad is determined to show that they can go toe-to-toe with …
Talisay, San Enrique players top Negros Open Chess Tournament
Chess players from Talisay City and San Enrique were champions of this year’s Negros Open Chess Tournament or the 2nd Governor’s Cup Chess Tournament (12-14 years old and 15-17 years old categories). Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the awarding of winners of Friday’s tournament held at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City, organized by …
Iloilo Kisela Knights top south, enter PCAP finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights reached the finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup after beating Penang Malaysia in the Southern Division finals on Wednesday night. The Kisela Knights leaned on Fritz Bryan Porras and Karl Victor Ochoa in the Armageddon round to defeat Penang …
Jaime banners Iloilo United Royals in MPBL Invitational
By Adrian Stewart Co Veteran Chito Jaime is set to spearhead Iloilo United Royals in the 2021 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) tentatively set for December at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 38-year-old Balanga, Bataan-native gunner was one of the new players signed up by the Royals, which is still to …