Tournament intends to help student-athletes earn scholarships –Sports Chief By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. During a press conference for the 2nd Sagay Men’s Open Championships at the Balay Kauswagan in Sagay City, scheduled to begin today, January 6, at Sagay National High School, Sports Chief Benson Fernandez said the competition intends to help student-athletes earn …
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2017 ManChess Championships comes to a close
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Frances Glen Panes was named the winner of the 2017 ManChess Championships, which came to a close recently at the Mansilingan Chess Society training center in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. A member of the Panes Trucking Services Chess Team, which won the 2017 Barangay Mansilingan Annual Fiesta Team Chess Tournament …
Bacolod City to host Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camp next month
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod City is scheduled to host the Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camp from February 10 to 11, where talented youth basketball players have a chance at qualifying for the National Training Camp in Manila in May. Last year, Joshua Benedict Baldonado of St. John’s Institute (SJI) was one of 14 …
Judge Restituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup
BTTHS captures title By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) won the 7th Judge Restituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup title last week in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, defeating Sailors in the finals: 25-21, 25-22, 25-23. “More than winning, the team really aims to gain more experience and determine what …
2018 International Chess Tournament
Metro Manila to host competition in October By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 International Chess Tournament is expected to be held in Metro Manila from October 22 to 30. Last year, the event was held at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center in Bacolod City; organizers say the move was necessary due to …
Ceres FC signs new goalkeeper, defender
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following the departure of Ceres-Negros FC goalkeeper Roland Müller, the Negrense club recently acquired Spanish goalie Antonio ‘Toni’ Doblas, who has made appearances for La Liga club Real Betis, Serie A club SSC Napoli, and last played for San Fernando CD, which is currently in the La Liga Segunda …
Sagay Men’s Open Championships
Football competition opens on Saturday By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Six teams will be competing in the 2nd Sagay Men’s Open Championships football competition, beginning Saturday, January 6, at Sagay National High School. Among the teams competing include Ceres La Salle FC, Villa Angela FC, the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos FC, the Negros Selection, the Sagay …
Year-ender: Ceres-Negros FC, Mary Angeline Alcantara top Negrense achievers for 2017
2017 was filled with achievements and disappointments for athletes and sports teams from Negros Occidental. Among the highlights were Ceres-Negros FC and taekwondo athlete Angeline Alcantara. Football Despite falling to FC Istiklol of Tajikistan in the 2017 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup inter-zone play-off semifinals, Negrense club Ceres-Negros FC had a great run …
Welcoming 2018 with high hopes
2017 was a challenging year for Philippine sports, particularly for the national team, who saw action at the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippines suffered its worst medal finish, picking up 24 gold, 33 silver, and 64 bronze medals, coming in sixth place. Starting with the 2007 SEA Games …
Governor’s Cup Invitational Table Tennis Championship
198 participate in competition at SM City Bacolod By Paulo Loreto Lim The Governor’s Cup Invitational Table Tennis Championship took place last week at the SM City Bacolod main atrium, where 198 competitors took part in several categories. Roan Vasquez won the 13-and-under boys’ competition, Kylie Sophia Villanueva won the 13-and-under girls’ competition, John …