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Bacolod Vice Mayor Claudio Jesus Puentevella, Mayor Greg Gasataya, Philippine Sports Commission Chairman John Patrick Gregorio, PSC Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo and Edward Hayco (l-r) at the MOA signing rites.*Ronnie Baldonado photoPhilippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick Gregorio lauded Bacolod City on Saturday, May 9, for intensifying the city’s sports tourism initiatives and strengthening its position as one of the country’s emerging sports destinations.During the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for Bacolod City’s hosting of the 2026 Batang Pinoy National Championships on December 12-18, Gregorio recognized Bacolod’s continued investment in grassroots sports development and sports infrastructure, which he said significantly contributes to tourism g...

Bacolod City is starting preparations for the hosting of the Batang Pinoy 2026, with final dates set on Dec. 12 to 18.In a statement on Wednesday, Mayor Greg Gasataya acknowledged the city government's strong collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in bringing the national sports event for athletes 17 years and below to Bacolod."This milestone is a testament to our strengthened partnership with the PSC. We extend our sincere gratitude to Chairman Patrick Gregorio for his trust in Bacolod’s vision and for his commitment to grassroots sports development," he said.Gasataya said the Batang Pinoy 2026 will provide the platform for the city to further support homegrown talent. "We firmly believe that Bacolod City is more than capable to produce the next Filipino Ol...

The NIRAAM 2026 medalist with Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya on Thursday*   The Bacolod City government distributed a total of P4,167,000 in incentives to athletes, coaches, and trainers at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) lobby on Thursday, March 26.The move underscores the city’s commitment to sports development and youth excellence, recognizing participants who represented Bacolod in the recently concluded NIRAAM 2026, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said Friday.Funding for the incentives was provided through the Department of Education’s Special Education Fund Program, which is supported by the city government.Of the 475 awardees, 188 athletes have qualified to advance to Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan de...

The Negros Occidental provincial government on Wednesday, March 25, distributed cash incentives worth PHP1.35 million to Negrense student-athletes who won medals in the first Negros Island Region Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) earlier this month. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the giving out of awards together with Schools Governance and Operations Division chief Romeo Sison Sr. of the Department of Education-Division of Negros Occidental at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City. "Your achievements reflect not only excellence in sports, but also the true spirit of Negrense pride," Lacson told the student-athletes. The 417 gold medalists each received PHP1,500 or a total of PHP625,500, while the 236 silver medalists got PHP1,000 or a total of PHP236,000. The 104 bronze medalists were gi...