By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Nena’s recently defeated POC, 67-63, while SJI Dads narrowly edged Alegria Farm, 69-67, in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University. POC took a slim 16-15 lead early in the game; however, Nena’s would later turn things around and go into the half ahead, 39-31. By the third …
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Redemptorist Church hosts table tennis tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Redemptorist Church, in partnership with the Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA), hosted the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Invitational Table Tennis Championship, which ended last Monday at the St. John Paul II Hall. Danny Saban won the men’s executive category, John Michael Castro captured the men’s open, Micah Tanate …
PSC passes resolution supporting campaign against corruption in sports
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) yesterday passed a resolution supporting the campaign against corruption in Philippine sports. The resolution demands national sports associations settle unliquidated accounts, unspent financial assistance, or overdue payments on or before December 1. The document also demanded the Philippine Olympic Committee return P27 million worth of …
BTTHS wins third Milo Passarelle provincial qualifier in a row
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) recently won the Milo Passarelle provincial qualifier for the third year in a row, defeating the University of St. La Salle (USLS), 79-59, at the Negros Occidental Teachers’ Federation covered court in Bacolod City. “This was a total team effort, from management all the …
Donguines wins chess tournament over the weekend
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. John Lawrence Donguines won the Y’s Men’s Club Negros Occidental 16-and-Under Rapid Chess Championships over the weekend at the 888 Chinatown Square Premier Mall in Bacolod City. The victor took home P3,000, a trophy, and a medal. Aeron Keife Charles Sinining took second place, winning P2,000; while Kenneth Allen Ballo-allo …
Provincial taekwondo organization formed
The Negros First Taekwondo Association of Negros Occidental (NFTA) was recently created, in an effort to recruit talented taekwondo athletes from across the province. Negros Occidental Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor was named NFTA president, while Benson Fernandez was appointed secretary-general. Coordinators were also named in each of the province’s six congressional districts, along with …
Valdez holds on to WBO title, defeats Servania via unanimous decision
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. World Boxing Organization (WBO) world featherweight champion Óscar Valdez held on to the title after defeating Genesis ‘Azukal’ Servania of Bacolod City via unanimous decision over the weekend at the Tucson Arena in Tucson, Arizona in the United States. The Negrense boxer is already looking for a rematch. “Many loved …
Pinoy billiards player competing in Jakarta tournament
By Alex P. Vidal After previously taking second place in the Handicapping 1st Balls Championship, sponsored by Senator Manny Pacquiao, Michael Feliciano earned qualification into the 2017 Ketua DPRD DKI 10-Ball Open Tournament, which began over the weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia and runs until October 1. “Senator Pacquiao has been very supportive of Michael,” said …
Late Schröck goal lifts Ceres FC past Global Cebu, 1-0
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC defeated Global Cebu FC, 1-0, in the ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Panaad Park and Stadium last night. After the solid Ceres defense denied several opportunities for Global in the first half, the Negrense club took control in the second, with midfielder Stephan Schröck finding …
DFL 2nd Conference : DBTI faces STI-WNU in U16 division
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), which currently leads the U16 division, is scheduled to take on STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU), while the University of St. La Salle-B (USLS-B) meets Southland College-Kabankalan, today, in the said division of the ongoing Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference at the Sta. …