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The Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters announced they will be sending Bacolodnon guard L.A. Revilla, alongside Rey Guevarra, to NorthPort Batang Pier in exchange for point guard Solomon Mercado. The trade proposal was submitted to the PBA Commissioner’s Office yesterday. The Bacolod City native began his PBA career with Batang Pier when they were known as …

Hua Siong College takes Iloilo Hua Siong College of Iloilo recently won the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Iloilo qualifying leg at the Western Institute of Technology gym in Iloilo City following an 87-79 win over St. Roberts International Academy. Julian Mavrick Puerto, who was named Most Outstanding Player, finished with 25 points for Hua …

Tay Tung wins Bacolod Bacolod Tay Tung High School won the National Basketball Training Center regional qualifying leg in Bacolod City following a 78-74 victory over Colegio De Sta. Ana De Victorias (CSAV) last Sunday at the BAYS Center. Kent Esparagoza top-scored for Tay Tung with 21 points, while Heinz Gabriel Demisana added 13, and …

Jeson Agravante of Silay City finished third in the men’s category at the 2019 Milo Marathon national finals over the weekend at the Tarlac City Plazuela. He clocked-in with a time of 2:31:55. Meanwhile, Jerald Zabala, last year’s runner-up came in first place with a time of 2:31:16; Richard Salaño trailed him by 10 seconds …

An Aaron Jeruta game-winner secured a 60-58 win for the Iloilo United Royals over Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines last Saturday in the ongoing 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the University of San Agustin gym in Iloilo City. Jeruta, a native of Iloilo City’s Jaro district, finished with five points, seven rebounds, and …

  Barotac Nuevo teams win at football festival By Adrian Stewart Co Teams from Barotac Nuevo recently captured two titles at the 1st Jerry P. Treñas Dinagyang Football Festival, which took place at the Central Philippine University (CPU) football grounds in Iloilo City. Barotac Nuevo Footballers United won the Under 18 division with a dominating …

By Adrian Stewart Co Striker Darryl Roberts and goalkeeper Ref Cuaresma have both left Kaya FC-Iloilo ahead of the 2020 Philippines Football League season. Their departures mark the third and fourth exits during the offseason after Negrense midfielder Arnie Pasinabo returned to Ceres-Negros FC earlier this month and forward Jordan Mintah left last month to …

Dolphins FC Football Academy formally opened at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City with hopes of developing young football players. Academy owner John Carmona, a former national team player, described the institution’s philosophy as “positive and dynamic football,” noting, “They train the way they play.” “The academy’s five pillars of development are technically …

Pingris surprised by call-up Magnolia Hotshots center Marc Pingris expressed surprised at his recent call up by the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, to compete in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. The first qualifying round begins on February 20, when the Philippines takes on Thailand. “Seryoso ba ‘yan (Seriously)?” Pingris said in …