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Oct62026 by Barbara MijaresNo Comments

800 ka mga pickleball players maga sambuwa sa Benitez Million Pickleball Cup sa Paddle City sa Bacolod

Sa October 16 to 18 na masaksihan ang abilidad sang mga pickleball players nga maga hampang sa lima ka mga category - ang Beginner, Novice kag Intermediate nga exclusive sa mga taga Bacolod kag Negros Occidental kag ang Open kag 50 plus Executive category nga bukas naman sa tanan nga humalampang gikan sa nagkalain-lain nga mga lugar.September 20 nag bukas ang registration para sa amo nga tournament kag tatlo ka oras humalin sang nagbukas ini nagtakop gilayon bangud napuno na ang slots.Suno kay Richard Nagac ang Tournament Manager sang One Pickleball Tournament Organizers ukon OPTO naga pakita ini sang tuman nga pagsanyog sang interes sa pickleball indi lamang sa probinsya kundi sa bilog nga pungsod.Maga dangat sa P1 million ang kabilugan nga prize money, gina kabig pinaka daku ...

Oct62026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Sagaynon makes history with Asian Games sepak takraw silver

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Abegail Sinogbuhan*Sagaynon athlete Abegail Sinogbuhan helped make Philippine sports history after the national women’s sepak takraw doubles team captured the silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the country’s best-ever finish in the sport at the continental games.Sinogbuhan, team captain and feeder, played alongside striker Jean Marie Sucalit, with Nelly Jay Salon as substitute, in the gold-medal match against Vietnam on Sept. 29 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium. Vietnam won the final, 15-8, 15-4.The silver marked the Philippines’ first-ever appearance in an Asian Games sepak takraw final and its highest finish in the sport since sepak takraw was introduced to the Games in 1990.It was also a historic breakthrough for the Philippine women’...

Sep272026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Bacolod gears up for MassKara, Batang Pinoy, MMFF Parade of Stars

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Bacolod City is preparing to host three major events in the final quarter of 2026, with an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 athletes and delegates expected for the Batang Pinoy national youth sports competition.Mayor Greg Gasataya announced the city's preparations for the MassKara Festival in October, Batang Pinoy 2026 and the Metro Manila Film Festival's first simultaneous Parade of Stars in December during Bacolod Day at the 40th Negros Trade Fair in Taguig City, Sept. 26.Gasataya said the events are expected to bring more visitors to Bacolod and generate opportunities for local businesses.“This will be a very busy quarter for the City of Bacolod, and this will redound to the benefit of the people of Bacolod and, as much as possible, every business in Bacolod and Negros Occidental,...

Sep62026 by Jean MalanumNo Comments

Eala bows to Jovic in US Open 3rd round

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Alexandra Eala (right) and friend, Iva Jovic, hug after the US Open Championships third round in New York on Sunday*USO photoFilipino star Alexandra Eala's campaign at the US Open ended Sunday morning (PH time) after she bowed to American Iva Jovic, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, in their third-round duel at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.Eala, ranked No. 18 in the world and seeded 17th in the tournament, fought back after dropping the opening set but could not sustain her momentum against her close friend, to the disappointment of the pro-Eala crowd.The Filipino earlier defeated American qualifier Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, in the first round; and Ukrainian Oleksandra Olinynykova, 6-1, 6-4, in the second round.The 18-year-old Jovic, the tournament's 14th seed a...

Aug272026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Gasataya meets sports organizations, coaches for upcoming Batang Pinoy 2026

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Mayor Greg Gasataya (center) with City Administrator Mark Mayo, Rhett Demonteverde, Officer-in-Charge of the Bacolod City Youth Development Office, and representatives and coaches from various sports organizations Bacolod.*BCCO photo.Sports organizations and coaches gathered for a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss preparations for the athletes who will represent Bacolod City in the upcoming Batang Pinoy 2026, which the city is set to host.Mayor Greg Gasataya assured the city’s contingent of the local government’s full commitment, emphasizing that both financial and logistical support will be provided to ensure athletes are well-prepared for the national youth games, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said Thursday, August 27.“We assure you that the sup...

Aug232026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Creamline Sweeps Galeries Tower in Victorias City to cap PVL On Tour

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Premier Volleyball League photoThe Creamline Cool Smashers wrapped up the six-week Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour Showdown with a decisive 25-21, 25-16, 25-21 straight-sets victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers at the Victorias Arena Saturday, August 22.Crowd favorite Alyssa Valdez anchored the victory, earning game-high honors with 10 points. Her performance was punctuated by a crucial drop ball late in the third set that brought the Cool Smashers to match point before Kyle Negrito set up Pangs Panaga for the game-ending down-the-line attack in one hour and 24 minutes, the PVL reported..The matchup also featured the official Creamline debut of Japanese recruit Sachi Minowa (Jaja Santiago). Playing in front of a packed crowd of over 7,000 spectators, Minowa ...

Aug232026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Murcia honors world champion MOBCA Eagles softbelles

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The softball team with the Murcia officials*Murcia Mayor Gerry Rojas and Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura honored and provided financial incentives to the Murcia Open Bible Christian Academy (MOBCA) Eagles Softball Team following their championship run in the 2026 West Zone Softball PONY World Series 14-Under Girls Tournament.The recognition took place during a welcome program for the softbelles, who returned to Negros on August 11 from the tournament held in Hemet, California, USA, from July 28 to August 2, a press release from Murcia said Sunday, August 23. Representing Team Philippines – Murcia, the MOBCA Eagles defeated taller and bigger international competitors to secure the title."We had no doubt in sending our players to play in the world stage against talle...

Aug112026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Sagay welcomes home winners of 2 world softball titles, eyes stronger sports program

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Sagay welcomes the champions.* Sagay City photoTwo PONY Softball World Series championships came home to Sagay City as hundreds of students, teachers, government officials, parents, and supporters welcomed the Abanse Negrense–Sagay City 12U and 14U girls softball teams on Tuesday, Aug. 11.The champions were welcomed with a citywide caravan followed by a recognition program at Sagay National High School (SNHS), where hundreds of students cheered for the young athletes who returned from their championship campaigns in McAllen, Texas, and Hemet, California.The homecoming celebrated Sagay’s rare double international victory: the 14U team won the PONY International Softball World Series in McAllen, Texas, while the 12U team captured the PONY West Zone Girls Softball World Series in...

Aug62026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Gasataya mobilizes hospitality sector for Batang Pinoy 2026 hosting

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Mayor Greg Gasataya at the consultative meeting on Thursday.*BCCO photoMayor Greg Gasataya gathered city officials and local hospitality leaders for a consultative meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6, to establish an official Accommodation Directory ahead of Bacolod’s hosting of the Batang Pinoy 2026 National Championships from Dec. 12 to 18. Gasataya, at the meeting held at L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City, rallied the support of 209 registered accommodation operators—representing hotels, tourist inns, pension houses, short-term rentals, transient homes, staycation units, and private properties—emphasizing their crucial role in the successful hosting of the national sporting event.“This is one of the biggest sporting events in the country in terms of delegation,” ...

Aug42026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Bacolod racer wins two races at Clark

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Bacolod racer Manuel “Boodgie” Chua Jr.*Bacolod racer Manuel “Boodgie” Chua Jr. recently took home two trophies from races at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.Chua, 43, who owns the BKC Racing Team, won the Track Attack Challenge Group 1 in the 2026 Petron Philippine Motorsport Championships on July 25. The following day, July 26, he placed second in the Unlimited Class Circuit Attack.A Bacolod-based businessman, Chua was also named overall first runner-up in the 2024 Petron Philippine Motorsport Championships’ Sailun Tire Track Attack Challenge in Batangas. He also received a Golden Wheel Award for completing in that season.Although Chua has always loved racing, he only began competing in official events in 2024.“If you really like racing and love spe...