By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino mixed martial artist Geje Eustaquio fights to defend his ONE Championship flyweight tonight against Brazilian Adriano Moraes at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The face-off is the main event for “ONE: Hero’s Ascent” and is the third meeting between the two after splitting their previous …
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Winners named in CSAV chess tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co The Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias/Role Finance Festival of Chess, which took place on the fourth floor of the Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City last weekend, named winners in three categories, 10 & Under, 16 & Under, and an open rapid chess tournament. Jecuambs Cuambot took the …
Bacolodnon among 104 selected in D-League draft
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon Jeffrey Manday was one of 104 selected during the 2019 PBA Developmental League (D-League) rookie draft, which was held last week in Quezon City. “To be honest, I did not expect to be drafted especially that hindi naman po ako sa Manila naglalaro (To be honest, I did not …
Mayoral candidate vows to convene the Bacolod Sports Council
Bacolod City mayoral candidate, former Bacolod City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, recently vowed, if elected, to convene the Bacolod Sports Council as part of her platform to develop sports, particularly on the barangay level. She believes sports helps instill discipline and values, along with serving as an alternative to engaging in illegal drugs. The mayoral bet …
Tanton swaps Kaya for Ceres
By Adrian Stewart Co On the heels of losing striker Patrick Reichelt and midfielder Manuel Ott, Ceres-Negros FC recently announced their acquisition of midfielder Miguel Tanton from Kaya FC-Iloilo, along with three other players. The American-born player, who spent four years with the Ilonggo outfit, joins Ceres FC together with Dylan De Bruycker and …
UP beats PRISAA selection in Iloilo exhibition
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the Philippines (UP) swept the Iloilo Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) selection during a recent two-day exhibition. UP opened the event with a 74-65 win at the City of Passi Arena on the first day and followed it up with a 78-66 triumph at the University of …
Arellano enters NCAA women’s volleyball finals
By Adrian Stewart Co After defeating San Beda University 25-18, 25-21, 25-23 in the NCAA Season 94 women’s volleyball semifinals earlier this week at the San Juan Arena, Arellano University is back in the finals. Regine Arocha led the way with 17 points, including 13 attacks; while Alyana San Gregorio, Necole Ebuen, and Carla …
Philippine Volleyball Federation to host tournament in Bacolod City
By Adrian Stewart Co A total of 18 Negros Occidental-based volleyball teams are expected to compete in a Philippine Volleyball Federation-Tanduay Athletics competition on March 3 at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. The competition will be divided into two division, Under-18 and Under-15. La Carlota National High School, Himamaylan National High School, …
Phoenix goes 3-0 after thumping Columbian
By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters offered a tough reality check to Columbian Dyip after a 108-98 beat down in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Matthew Wright led the way with 22 points, including three triples, while Calvin Abueva added 16 markers and Jason …
Philippine Volleyball Federation to host tournament in Bacolod City
By Adrian Stewart Co A total of 18 Negros Occidental-based volleyball teams are expected to compete in a Philippine Volleyball Federation-Tanduay Athletics competition on March 3 at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. The competition will be divided into two division, Under-18 and Under-15. La Carlota National High School, Himamaylan National High School, …