Football festival begins on April 21 The Himaya-an Football Festival, scheduled to run from April 21 to 22 at the Himamaylan City pitch, is currently seeking participants. The event is part of the city’s annual Himaya-an Festival. The competition will be split in various divisions, including U7 Mix, U11, U16 boys, and Men’s and …
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Bohol to host PRISAA later this month
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) meet is set to begin April 22 at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran, Bohol. The event is scheduled to run until April 27. Athletes are expected to compete in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, …
PFL to broadcast live matches
League cup named for Ilonggo footballer By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following a recent board meeting, Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President Mariano Araneta, who also chairs Liga Futbol, Inc. (LFI), said LFI, which governs the Philippines Football League (PFL), is currently securing a broadcast partner in order to air live matches. “We have …
2018 Philippine Series
Regionals begin on April 30 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 Philippine Series regional competitions are scheduled to run from April 30 to May 6, with hosting sites for the three regions in Tanauan City, Batangas; Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental; and Kiamba, Sarangani. Meanwhile, the minor league tournament, for players between the …
Real estate developer offers support to weightlifting program
Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas President Monico Puentevella yesterday revealed Ayala Land, through the firm’s president Bobby Dy, offered support for the country’s weightlifting program. “The support is intended for the athletes’ vitamins and nutrition,” he said. “Ayala Land is also expected to provide assistance for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic qualifiers.” Alongside Dy at …
Boxing facility coming to Bacolod City –former GAB Chair
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former Games Amusement Board (GAB) Chairman and current Bacolod Amateur Boxing Association President Juan Ramon Guanzon recently revealed a boxing facility will be constructed in Bacolod City. “We are building this boxing facility in our property along Hernaez Street, just across the Paglaum Sports Complex,” he said. “We need …
Negrense wins Malaysian chess tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) Master Nelson Villanueva of La Carlota City won the SMK Kota Marudu Chess Open 2018 over the weekend in Kota Marudo, located in Sabah, Malaysia. “God is so gracious,” he said, after taking home his fourth Malaysia title since February. Malaysians Wising Abdul Sahim …
Kaya FC arrives tomorrow for the ‘Visayas Clásico’
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Kaya FC-Iloilo arrives in Bacolod City tomorrow, April 3, ahead of their Philippines Football League (PFL) clash with Ceres-Negros FC at the Panaad Park and Stadium on Wednesday, April 4, billed as the “Visayas Clásico.” Kaya FC head coach Noel Marcaida said he is honored to lead the Ilonggo …
AFC ‘B’ Coaching Certificate Course held at the Panaad Park and Stadium
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A total 17 coaches, including three from overseas, recently took part in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘B’ Coaching Certificate Course at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. This is the second part of the course, supervised by Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Education Department head instructor Aris …
Local taekwondo athlete set to leave for world championships
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Hanah Taekwondo athlete Shaira Isabel Garbanzos, as part of the Philippine team, will soon be leaving for the upcoming World Junior Taekwondo Championships, set to take place from April 9 to 13 in Hammamet, Tunisia. The team will also be competing in the preceding qualifying tournament, which will …