By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 1st JGM MassKara Invitational, set to take place from October 13 to 14 at Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS), is expected 36 gymnasts from the across the country to join the event. The competition is divided into four divisions, developmental, pre-junior, junior, and senior; which are further split …
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Ceres FC beats Ilocos United, 5-0
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC successfully blanked Ilocos United FC for a second time, winning 5-0 over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium and moving up to third place on the Philippines Football League (PFL) table. “Man of the Match” Ceres FC midfielder Stephan Schröck scored a brace, with fellow midfielder …
2017 D’League Capitol narrowly defeats Fyrfyters, 79-78
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Capitol recently pulled off a narrow 79-78 win over Fyrfyters in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. Fyrfyters was ahead by one point, coming out of the first period up 20-19; however, following ten points from Born Enaya in the second quarter, Capitol went into halftime …
Ilocos Sur to host 2018 Palarong Pambansa
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ilocos Sur is set to host the 2018 Palarong Pambansa, a first for the province since 1973. They had also previously hosted the event in 1953. Around 12,000 student-athletes, trainers, chaperones, and coaches are expected to converge for the event, which is scheduled from April 16 to 20, 2018. Meanwhile, …
Ceres FC meets Ilocos United tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The last time Ceres-Negros FC met Ilocos United FC, it was a 7-0 thrashing in favor of the Negrense side. The two clubs are set to meet again tonight, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Ceres FC midfielder Joshua Dutosme, who was recently elevated to …
Sagay City boxing tournament set to begin on October 15
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 8th Negros First Governor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr., Cup Open Boxing Championships is scheduled to take place in Sagay City from October 15 to 21. According to Negros Occidental Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor, boxers from the seven congressional districts of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, will participate in …
24 schools confirmed for UniGames 2017
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A total 24 colleges and universities have confirmed participation in this year’s University Games (UniGames), which runs from October 22 to 28 in Dumaguete City. The schools include Adamson University, Arellano University, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, De La …
2017 D’League Nena’s, Akasya earn second wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Both Nena’s and Akasya earned their second wins earlier this week in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. Nena’s defeated BAPRO, 57-43, while Akasya beat POC, 72-60. BAPRO carried a 31-19 lead going into the second half. Even going into the final quarter, Nena’s was still …
Little League Official credits Manapla for fostering grassroots softball
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Serving as guests for the Inter-Farmers Softball Tournament at the Hacienda Lourdes Ballpark in Manapla, last week, Little League of the Philippines (LLP) District Administrator, Atty. Jose Luis Gomez, and Assistant Administrator Chito Gonzales credited the municipality for fostering grassroots softball. “This is what grassroots is all about,” Gomez said. …
2017 D’League: Orange-AA Electrical earns second win
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Orange-AA Electrical earned their second win earlier this week in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym, defeating Fyrfyters, 69-61. The opening side led from the beginning of the game, taking a 15-10 lead in the first period and holding on to a 31-25 advantage at …