By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following his recent knockout loss to Japanese boxer Ryuichi Funai in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight bout, Cadiz City-native Warlito Parrenas announced his retirement. “This [was] my last fight,” he stated. “This fight was an eye opener for me, I had a strong start and even won …
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GAB sets guidelines for youth boxing championship
Following the passage of Game and Amusements Board (GAB) Resolution No. 2018-09, which created a youth championship in boxing, the agency recently approved rules, requirements, and regulations for the competition. According to the guidelines, boxers between the ages of 18 and 23, who have won two eight-round bouts or fought in seven professional fights, are …
Negrenses to battle for WBO belt
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Longest-reigning Filipino boxing champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes of Murcia is set to meet Bago City-born boxer Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte on August 18 in Cebu City, where the two will fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight title. Nietes discussed the prospect of meeting a fellow Negrense in …
Ceres FC hosts JPV Marikina tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC is scheduled to host JPV Marikina FC tonight, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Panaad Park and Stadium in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL). The two clubs have met three times this season, with the first two resulting in wins for the Negrense side, 3-0 and …
Well-deserved recognition for LRY
It has always been a dream for Ceres-Negros FC chairman Leo Rey V. Yanson, who also serves as Vallacar Transit, Inc. president, to have Bacolod City recognized on the football map of Asia. LRY, as he is known as by many, is passionate about the sport and has worked to make his dream a reality …
Two Negrenses suiting up for NU this season
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Two Negrenses will be suiting up for National University this season with Gelina Luceño, formerly of Bacolod Tay Tung High School and St. John’s Institute, on the Lady Bulldogs roster; and Shaira Jardio, formerly of Talisay City’s Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School, suiting up for the Lady Bullpups. Luceño …
Ceres survives comeback and beats Global, 4-3
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After leading 3-0 after the first half, Ceres FC survived a comeback by Global Cebu FC, winning 4-3 in their Philippines Football League match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium over the weekend. Ceres midfielder Stephan Schröck opened scoring in the 35th minute. In the very next minute, midfielder Mike …
Former English national team captain named Azkals coach
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former English national football team captain Terry Butcher was announced as the new coach of the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, last week. He replaces Thomas Dooley, who served as head coach since 2014. In his farewell, he expressed hope the Philippines will embrace football. “I hope, one …
Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018
NOHS Classes of 94/90 lead competition By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The combined Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) Classes of 1994 and 1990 currently lead Bracket A in the ongoing Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders top the bracket with 1,587 pinfalls, …
Provincial government allocates P2M for softball
The Negros Occidental provincial government provided a P2 million budget for the softball teams set to represent the country in the upcoming Asia-Pacific qualifiers in Singapore. The competition will determine representatives for the Little League World Series, scheduled to be played in the United States. The Negros Occidental little league and junior league softball teams …