Inter-School Alumni Bowlfest 2017 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Negros Occidental High School/Kami Mga Hubin (NOHS/KMH) and Bacolod Tay Tung High School recently won their respective divisions at the 5th Inter-School Alumni Bowlfest at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. NOHS/KMH defeated Bacolod City National High School/Lucky Strikes, 520-517, in Bracket A; …
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Proceeds from today’s PVL games to benefit USLS
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ahead of today’s Premier Volleyball League (PVL) games, set to take place at the University of St. La Salle (USLS), part of the PVL tour, event organizer Bea Tan said proceeds from the event will benefit USLS. She called it her way of giving back. Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez is …
Filipino Grand Master remains on top following draw with English counterpart
2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Filipino Grand Master (GM) Rogelio Antonio remains on top in the ongoing 2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center following his fifth round draw with GM Nigel Short of England. Other results include draws between GM Duc …
Sagay City boxing tournament rescheduled for Sunday
Fernandez: New schedule due to lack of accommodations By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Originally scheduled to run from October 15 to 21, the 8th Negros First Governor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. Cup Open Boxing Championships will begin on Sunday, October 22, until October 28. According to Negros Occidental Sports Coordinators President Benzon Fernandez, sufficient accommodations for visiting boxers …
Davao Aguilas FC earns first PFL win
By Paulo Loreto Lim Davao Aguilas FC defeated Ilocos United FC, 2-0, in their Philippines Football League (PFL) match earlier this week at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex in Tagum City. The win was a first for the Davao City club. Striker Harrison Sawyer scored the first goal in the 24th minute, while midfielder …
Bacolod City team wins gymnastics competition
JGM MassKara Invitational By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod City-based MK Gymnastics won the junior division of the 1st JGM MassKara Invitational, which took place over the weekend at Bacolod Tay Tung High School. The team comprised of Kiana Marie Alagaban, Althea Descutido, and Danielle Jamelo finished with a score of 133.0, ahead of Zamboanga …
Pre-MassKara bowling tournament opens
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Pre-MassKara Regional Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Extravaganza 2017 opened over the weekend at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The competition is divided into both men’s and women’s divisions. According to Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) chair Edgar Jerez, the top three teams, after …
Ceres beats Kaya in stoppage time, 3-2
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC, through a 94th minute goal from striker Fernando Rodríguez, defeated Kaya FC-Makati, 3-2, over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL). The visitors struck first, with a goal in the third minute by forward Jordan Mintah. However, Ceres winger Bienvenido …
Filipino Grand Master takes the lead, meets English counterpart today
2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Filipino Grand Master (GM) Rogelio Antonio recently took the lead of the ongoing 2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center in Bacolod City after defeating Edsel Montoya of La Carlota City in 66 moves. Antonio is currently …
Ceres FC meets Kaya FC tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC continues their ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) campaign tonight as they meet Kaya FC-Makati at the Panaad Park and Stadium. In their prior PFL meetings, Ceres won twice and drew once. Kaya FC currently sits in second place on the PFL table at 41 points, while the …