By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. On the heels of news reporting two Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School (DMLMHS) students would be part of the Philippine 18-Under women’s basketball team competing at the 9th ASEAN School Games, which begins today, two more Negrenses were also added to the Philippine men’s basketball team. Daniel Coo and …
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Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament Rev-X Pantera beats Sprint 4T Enduro, remains undefeated
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Rev-X Pantera defeated Sprint 4T Enduro, 92-81, in the 35-and-below division of the ongoing Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Rev-X Pantera led, 22-20, following the first period. They would go on to extend that lead to 74-55 at the close of …
2017 SEA Games PFF lauds revision of football draw
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) lauded the recent decision by the Football Association of Malaysia, Olympic Council of Malaysia, and the Malaysia Organizing Committee to revise the draw for the football competition of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to be held next month in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The revised …
2017 AFC Cup Ilocos United Coach: Ceres success is a success for Philippine football
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After being trounced by Ceres-Negros FC, 7-0, over the weekend, Ilocos United FC coach Ian Gillan announced his support for the Negrense club as their AFC Cup campaign continues next month. “The success of Ceres FC in the AFC Cup will also be a success for all of Philippine football,” …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament Rev-X All Terrain beats 2 Sprint 4t Racer
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Rev-X All Terrain beat 2 Sprint 4t Racer, 92-84, in the 35-and-below division of the ongoing Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Rev-X All Terrain went into the second half up 42-37, however, after the third period, the lead was cut to …
ASEAN School Games DMLMHS students join PHL basketball team
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Two Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School (DMLMHS) students will be part of the Philippine 18-Under women’s basketball team heading to Singapore to take part in the 9th ASEAN School Games, which starts on Thursday, July 13, and runs until July 21. Kentjane Pastrana and Princess Fabruada are both students …
GAB blacklists 70 boxers over ‘fake’ CT scans
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Abraham Kahlil Mitra announced 70 Filipino boxers were blacklisted after submitting “fake” CT scans. “As a regulatory body, we must ensure that boxers are fit to fight,” he explained. “The integrity of the sport also depends on the integrity of the licensing process of …
Pueblo Rosario Basketball League BTTHS wins championship
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) won the 15th Pueblo Rosario Basketball League over the weekend, defeating the Talisay Knights, 78-62. “This will help our preparation not only for NOPSSCEA, but also in the Milo Little Olympics Basketball elementary level,” said BTTHS Vice President for Sports Jose Montalbo. The Milo …
Ceres crushes Ilocos United, 7-0; remains undefeated at home
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC braved the rains over the weekend and destroyed Ilocos United FC, 7-0, at the Panaad Park and Stadium, keeping their undefeated home record in the Philippines Football League (PFL) intact. Ceres midfielder and eventual ‘Man of the Match’ Stephan Schröck opened scoring in the 11th minute, scoring off …
WBO to review Pacquiao-Horn fight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. World Boxing Organization (WBO) President Francisco Valcarcel recently ordered a review of the July 2 welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn. The original result saw Horn win via unanimous decision. Valcarcel explained the review would provide clarity regarding the judges’ decision, however, despite the results of the …