By Alex P. Vidal National Master Mario Lawsin Rebano defeated top-seeded Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) Master Igor Shneider in the final round of the 17th Chess-in-the-Park Rapid Open in New York City’s Central Park over the weekend. “Finally, I nailed it,” said the 52-year-old survivor of Super Typhoon Yolanda. “Sana tuloy-tuloy na ito (I …
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Negros First DFL Men’s Open : Villa Angela FC and STI-WNU advance to the finals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. STI-West Negros University advanced to the finals of the Negros First DFL Men’s Open over the weekend after defeating La Carlota City FC, 3-0, following a 2-2 draw in their first leg. In the other match, despite a narrow 1-0 loss to San Carlos City FC, a 4-2 victory in …
2017 D’League : BAPRO meets POC tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. BAPRO is set to take on POC tonight in the 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. A total ten teams will be taking part in the tournament, including Akasya, Algeria Farm, Bacolod Basketball Club-Toby’s, Fyrfyters, Nena’s, Orange-AA Electrical, Province, and the St. John’s Institute Dads./JSG, WDJ
37th NOPSSCEA: BTTHS set to defend girls’ volleyball title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) is looking to defend their secondary girls’ volleyball title as the annual Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet kicked off over the weekend. “The Tay Tung volleybelles have been preparing for this for the past eight months,” said …
Melindo holds on to IBF title via split decision Villanueva wins in undercard bout
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Milan ‘El Metodico’ Melindo of Cagayan de Oro City defeated South African fighter Hekkie ‘Hexecutioner’ Budler via split decision and held on to his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super flyweight title during Pinoy Pride 42: Clash for Glory at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino over the weekend. …
Ceres-Negros FC beats Davao, 3-1
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC were victorious in their return to Philippines Football League (PFL) action, defeating Davao Aguilas FC, 3-1, over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The win put the Negrense side back into finals series qualification, sitting fourth on the league table at 28 points; 13 points adrift of …
37th NOPSSCEA Kiefer Ravena, Alyssa Valdez offer advice to young athletes during opening rites
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Star athletes Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez addressed those gathered at the opening of the annual Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet, which took place at STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) over the weekend. “You should also surround yourself with good people,” said Ravena. “People who …
2017 D’League BBC-Toby’s takes on Orange in tonight’s opener
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Basketball Club-Toby’s (BBC-Toby’s) is set to take on Orange-AA Electrical tonight at 7:15 p.m. in the 2017 D’League opener at the STI-West Negros University gym. A total ten teams will be taking part in the tournament, including Akaysa, Algeria Farm, BAPRO, Fyrfyters, Nena’s, POC, Province, and the St. John’s …
37th NOPSSCEA Kiefer Ravena, Alyssa Valdez expected at today’s opening ceremonies
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The opening rites for the annual Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet is scheduled to take place today at 1:00 p.m. at STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU), with star athletes Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez expected to be in attendance. 2017 Palarong Pambansa gold medal winning …
Ceres FC meets Davao today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC returns to Philippines Football League (PFL) action this weekend with a match against Davao Aguilas FC, today, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium at 4:00 p.m. The Negrense club is looking to duplicate their last meeting with the club from Davao, winning 2-0 at the Panaad Park and Stadium …