Third district officials, ranging from barangay councilors to mayors, will be taking part in the 3rd Albee Cup Inter-LGU Sportsfest, which opens at 2:00 p.m. today, May 27, at the Natalio G. Velez Sports and Cultural Center in Silay City. Close to a hundred local government officials of Victorias City, EB Magalona, Silay City, Talisay …
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Negrense boxer seeks ABF title in Sunday bout
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former world champion Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo, who was born in Toboso, will take on Indonesian fighter Jack Amisa this weekend, May 28, at 888 Chinatown Square Mall in Bacolod City for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) light flyweight championship. The fight will be a rematch as the two previously …
Several winners emerge from Novice Age-Group Swim Festival
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following last weekend’s Novice 1 and 2 Age Group Swim Festival at the Panaad Swimming Pool, several winners emerged across 10 categories. In the Novice 1 division, the Sta. Fe Swimming Team won the 6-and-Under category, with Kiko Lumogdang and Maria Ramona Barcelona winning in the male and female categories, …
D-League Basketball Tournament Divino saves Blitz over Akasya
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Free throws from Arvin Divino lifted Blitz over Akasya, 75-74, while AA Electrical routed FilSino-ESJ, 82-60, in the ongoing 2017 D-League Basketball Tournament campaign at the STI-West Negros University gymnasium. Blitz carried a slim lead throughout the game, up 36-35 after the first quarter and keeping a one-point, 52-51, advantage …
2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Sport Journ keeps top spot
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sports Journ/JT continues to lead the ongoing 2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Season 4 elimination round at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders currently top the standings with 5,636 pinfalls, followed by ASSFBI Mixed with 5,614, Retirado with 5,470, and City High/Lacson with …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League Villamonte to meet Singcang in the finals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After sweeping their opponents in the semifinals, Barangays Villamonte and Singcang will meet in the Best-of-3 finals series of the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League, with Game 1 set to take place tomorrow at the STI-West Negros University gym. Villamonte defeated Sum-ag, while Singcang eliminated Banago. In their final …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Inter-Barangay Team Chess Tournament Mansilingan B wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Barangay Mansilingan B won the second leg of the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Inter-Barangay Team Chess Tournament, which recently took place at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) lobby. The champions beat 18 other teams, finishing with a final score of 19.5 points and winning P10,000. Mansilingan A and Alijis …
Victorias City strengthens boxing program
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Victorias City Mayor Frederick Palanca recently staged an inter-barangay boxing tournament in the city’s Barangay 17, which, according to City Sports Coordinator Francis Paranpan, the program does not only focused on identifying talent and developing boxers but also allows coaches and trainers to use what they have learned from various …
Ceres Cup Koronadal makes history, wins two age-groups
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In their appearance at the annual Ceres Cup, now in its fourth season, Koronadal City FC captured two age-group titles, the Boys 11 and the Boys 16. The victors rallied behind eventual division MVP Lance Pusoc to defeat ACM Chieffy Caligdong FC of Iloilo in the Boys 11 finals. Football …
Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament Tough Trucks/NPBC, RJ Stars lead the competition
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tough Trucks/NPBC and sister team RJ Stars each lead the men’s and women’s competition of the ongoing 8th Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Duckpin Trio Bowling Tournament at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Tough Trucks/NPBC currently leads with 6,838 pinfalls, followed by Davies I with …