By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Organizers of the exhibition match between the ladies’ volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and Perlas-BanKo, set for next week, August 21, at STI-West Negros University, said preparations are complete and the event is ready to proceed. During a press conference yesterday, lead organizer Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa, a former …
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2017 SEA Games Seven Davao FC players called up for international duty
By Paulo Loreto Lim Philippines Football League (PFL) club Davao Aguilas FC will be sending seven players to the 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which begins on Saturday, August 19, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “We wish them all the best,” said Aguilas coach Gary Phillips. “We are confident they will do well and represent Philippine …
2017 Little League Softball World Series Bacolod City remains winless after three games
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After dropping their opening game of the 2017 Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon in the United States, the Philippine little league softball team, the Bacolod City West Little League, bannered by the Education and Training Center School III, lost their two succeeding games and remain winless in …
NOPSSCEA-37 opens on September 15
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 37th season of the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) is tentatively scheduled to open on September 15 at the STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) gym. Prior to the event, a series of meetings will be conducted in order to ensure the competition runs smoothly. A …
Drag racing event at Bredco next weekend
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The second leg of the AM Racing Quartermile Drag Battle 2017 is set to take place next weekend, from August 19 to 20, at the Bredco Port in the reclamation area. Meanwhile, also on August 20, the Bacolod Grand Prix Super Series-Leg 6 will take place at the same venue./WDJ
Ceres beats Kaya, 3-2
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC beat Kaya FC-Makati, 3-2, in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) over the weekend at the University of Makati Football Stadium. Ceres forward Omid Nazari opened scoring in the 19th minute, closing the first half up 1-0. Five minutes into the second half, midfielder Arnie Pasinabo, Jr. doubled …
Ceres returns to PFL action, takes on Kaya FC today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following their victory in the 2017 AFC Cup ASEAN Zone finals, Ceres-Negros FC returns to Philippines Football League (PFL) action with a match against Kaya FC-Makati today at the University of Makati Football Stadium at 4:00 p.m. “The league is important for us because it allows us to represent the …
DFL 2nd Conference USLS, DBTI each win twice
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The University of St. La Salle (USLS) and the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) each recently posted double wins at the ongoing Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City. In the U13 boys division, USLS clobbered Pontevedra A, 21-0; while DBTI beat …
History made; history to be made
Ceres-Negros FC claimed the 2017 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal title last Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Home United FC of Singapore at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The win made Ceres FC the first Filipino club to conquer the ASEAN region. As regional champions, the club carries the entire ASEAN region on its shoulders …
Mayor Neil Lizares Super Liga Basketball Tournament Miggies beats Patz/Big Boss
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Miggies recently defeated Patz/Big Boss, 87-84, in the ongoing 1st Mayor Neil Lizares Super Liga Basketball Tournament at the Talisay City gym. Mark Papa led the victory with 19 points, followed by Nike Montalvo and Janus Calma, who each added 13. In the other game, the University of St. La …