By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. St. John’s Institute (SJI) and the University of St. La Salle (USLS) came out on top at the Puma SE7ENS Cup, which took place over the weekend at the Sta. Maria Football Fields in Talisay City. SJI won the U11 Boys-Born 2007 and after and Girls U15 categories; while …
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BanKo Perlas Spikers win ‘Goodwill Game’ at USLS
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The BanKo Perlas Spikers defeated Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in five sets during their Volleyball Tour Goodwill Game at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Coliseum over the weekend. The match went back and forth before the BanKo Perlas Spikers sealed their 16-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-20, 15-7 …
Youth team manager: The Philippines can compete
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following their fourth place finish earlier this month in the Soong Ching Ling Cup, which took place in Beijing, China, Philippine U13 football team manager Andrew Infante said, after observing how other teams played, affirmed his team is competitive. “Seeing a representation of China’s grassroots program and other ASEAN …
Ceres FC lifts second consecutive PFL trophy
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After securing back-to-back Philippines Football League (PFL) titles, following their 6-1 trouncing of Global Cebu FC last month, Ceres-Negros FC formally lifted the trophy after beating Stallion Laguna FC, 4-1, in their league closer at the Panaad Park and Stadium over the weekend. Ceres midfielder Bienvenido Marañón, who was …
Ceres FC plays final 2018 PFL match against Stallion
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC will be playing their final 2018 Philippines Football League match today, August 25, against Stallion Laguna FC at the Panaad Park and Stadium. In addition, after clinching their second consecutive title earlier in the season, the club will also be formally receiving their PFL championship trophy. “Allow me …
Negros Press Club bowling tournament begins tomorrow
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Press Club will be hosting the Media Bowling Fellowship Games tomorrow, August 25, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The competition is open to active and associate press club members. Teams will be drawn prior to the start of …
Double Play
Henry G. Doble Sorry miss The Philippines’ 82-80 loss to China in the ongoing 2018 Asian Games was not a “sorry defeat.” For a national team with more than a week to practice, the feat is more than a bonus. It was exciting to see the ragtag squad, coached by Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao; …
SWP president lauds Diaz gold
Puentevella: Our struggle paid off By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) President Monico Puentevella lauded Olympic silver medal-winning weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz after she recently captured gold in the 2018 Asian Games, the first gold medal for the Philippines in this year’s games, which are currently taking place in Indonesia. …
Puma SE7ENS Cup
Competition opens on Sunday in Talisay City By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Puma SE7ENS Cup opens on Sunday, August 26, at the Sta. Maria Football Fields in Talisay City, where 42 teams will compete in 10 categories. Competing in the U17 Boys-Born 2001 and after category are Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos (CST-R), …
Fuloubel-BCBC Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament
Davies I leads the men’s division By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Davies I leads the men’s division in the ongoing Fuloubel-Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The team currently earned 3,223 pinfalls, ahead of NPBC in second place …