By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC defeated Stallion Laguna FC, 1-0, in the ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) over the weekend at the Biñan Football Stadium. The win made it three straight PFL wins this season against the Laguna-based club, thanks to a 28th minute free kick by Ceres midfielder Bienvenido Marañón. …
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Competition opens at SM City Bacolod today
2017 Visayas Taekwondo Championships By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Taekwondo athletes from across the Visayas region are set to converge at the SM City Bacolod north wing today for the 2017 Visayas Taekwondo Championships. Philippine Taekwondo Association Regional Management Committee (PTA-RMC) head Harny Tabuada said the event will provide a competitive venue for players in …
UniGames opens on Sunday
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. This year’s University Games (UniGames), set to take place in Dumaguete City, begins on Sunday, October 22, and is scheduled to run until October 28. Opening rites begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex, with Filoil CEO Raffy Villavicencio and Philippine Super Liga President Ramon Suzara expected to attend. …
Ceres FC meets Stallion FC today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC next meets Stallion Laguna FC in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) at 4:00 p.m. at the Biñan Football Stadium today. In their two previous league meetings earlier this year, the Negrense club easily triumphed, winning 5-1 and 5-2. Ceres FC currently sits in third place on the PFL …
Sawyer hat trick earns Davao FC two wins in a row
By Paulo Loreto Lim After earning their first Philippines Football League (PFL) win last weekend, a Harrison Sawyer hat trick led Davao Aguilas FC to their second win in a row, beating Ilocos United FC, 4-2, in their return leg at the Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, last Wednesday. Striker Harrison Sawyer, who …
Toboso-born boxer looks to defend ABF title today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Toboso-born Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo will be looking to defend his Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) lightweight title against Crimson Omayao of Valencia City, Bukidnon in “Fist of Glory: Double Championship-Road to Glory,” scheduled to take place today at the SM City Bacolod parking area. The 33-year-old fighter earned the title …
KMH leads
National MassKara Open Trio Duckpin Championship 2017 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Kami Mga Hubin (KMH) currently leads the ongoing National MassKara Open Trio Duckpin Championship 2017 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders, who are serving as hosts for the event, have a current tally of 1,076 pinfalls. …
2017 D’League: Capitol earns first win following victory over Fyrfyters
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Capitol recently earned their first win in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym after defeating Fyrfyters, 76-71. The eventual winners opened with a huge 24-8 lead in the first quarter. They managed to hold on to the advantage, going into the half up 35-24. Fyrfyters …
Ceres FC meets JPV Marikina tonight at the Panaad
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC meets JPV Marikina FC tonight in the ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Panaad Park and Stadium. In their one PFL meeting this season, Ceres lost to the Marikina City-based club, 2-1, back in June. The Negrense club currently sits in third place on the PFL table, three …
Azkals Manager: We need to win our next game
AFC Asian Cup qualification round By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. With the latest FIFA rankings revealing the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, moving up seven spots to number 123 in the world, Azkals team manager Dan Palami said the rise makes their next Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup qualification round match, against Nepal …