By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. San Carlos City FC will host Villa Angela FC today, September 9, at 3:00 p.m. for the first semifinal of the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) Men’s Open at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City. La Carlota City FC will meet STI-West Negros University the next day for the second …
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DFL 2nd Conference: Villa Angela downs two teams from Pontevedra in the U7 division
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In the U7 division of the ongoing Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City, Villa Angela FC defeated teams from Pontevedra, beating Pontevedra C, 8-5, and Pontevedra B, 8-1. Pontevedra B continued their losing streak with a 3-0 loss to Montevista …
2017 AFC: Cup Former UFL coach on Ceres comeback: Everything is possible
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After suffering a 4-0 loss in the first leg of the 2017 AFC Cup inter-zone play-off semifinal against Istiklol FC of Tajikistan, Ceres-Negros FC faces an uphill battle in the upcoming second leg, scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, at the Panaad Park and Stadium. However, former Kaya FC and Union …
Murcia mayor urges elected officials to support local athletes
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following the gold medal win by Angeline Uy Alcantara of Murcia at the recent 2017 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Egypt, Murcia Mayor Andrew Montelibano called on elected officials to support local athletes. “We have a champion and this could be her shot at the Olympics,” he said. “Being able …
10 teams taking part in ongoing competition
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 4th Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament opened earlier this week at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym, with a total 10 teams taking part in the competition. The participating teams include AACI Trading, AACI Transport, JSY Transport, JSY Countertrade, Organic Solutions, …
Former UFL coach launches book
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former Kaya FC and Union Football Club-Manila coach Maor Rozen yesterday launched the Philippine edition of his book, Tactics from the Roots, in Bacolod City. “This book talks about tactics from what I have observed,” said the author. “Maybe this can also be a tool for the Filipino coach.” …
Provincial Government recognizes local taekwondo champion
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, and the members of the Provincial Board recently recognized 13-year-old Mary Angeline Uy Alcantara, following her gold medal win at last month’s World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Living Stones International School student won the 44-kilogram division of the competition …
BTTHS to participate in Iloilo volleyball tournament ahead of NOPSSCEA
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In an effort to fortify their squad ahead of the 37th NOPSSCEA, scheduled to begin next week, the Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) volleyball team is set to take part in the Iloilo 14 and Under Girls Volleyball League, which starts on Saturday, September 9, at the Ateneo de Iloilo …
Somcio takes August TMC title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Dwight Somcio recently won the Tenpin Master’s Challenge (TMC) Season Four title for August at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. Somcio defeated Joemil Villarosa in the final, 209-188. Meanwhile, OJ Lopue won the consolation game, beating Herman Santos, 185-173. Additionally, in the 2017 Hilit-Hilit Tournament, …
Milo Little Olympics SJI emerge as elementary division overall champions
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. St. John’s Institute (SJI) emerged as the overall champions in the elementary division at the recently-concluded Visayas leg of the Milo Little Olympics in Cebu City. With the victory, SJI became the first school outside of Cebu to take the title, which came with a trophy and P40,000. SJI dominated …