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The Western Visayas DepEd officials at the awarding rites.*Western Visayas was the third place winner in the 65th Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte that ended Saturday, May 31.The WV delegation, which included athletes from Negros Occidental, won 44 golds, bolstered by championships in the elementary girls' softball and secondary boys' baseball.The National Capital Region (NCR) once again emerged as the overall champion with an impressive haul of 117 gold, 70 silver, and 50 bronze medals.The NCR's gold medal haul included 36 in gymnastics and 19 in swimming, courtesy of Titus Rafael Sia and Sophia Rose Garra, who won seven each in the elementary division, and Patricia Mae Santor, who had five in the secondary division.Calabarzon placed second overall with 47 golds, hig...

The Loyola FC-Victorias booters with coaching staff and club owner Keith Buyco (left) at the Meet and Greet event  at the  Victorias City National High School on Tuesday.*Nico Delfin photo It will be tremendous pressure for the Loyola FC-Victorias standouts as they represent Victorias City and Negros Occidental in the Philippine Football League 2025 season."I know there's a lot of pressure that comes with it because the fans are unbelievable," said team captain Curt Dizon who played for the Ceres-Negros FC champions in 2018.His former club currently named (United City FC) was a four-time PFL champion and Asian Football Confederation Asean Zonal League champion in 2018."I'm hoping that we can get that back. We can build something great again. That was amazing. Big things to ...

Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel "Javi" Benitez led the inauguration of the Victorias City Football Pitch at the   Victorias National High School on Friday, March 7, which he said is the first FIFA-grade 11-a-side turf football field in Western Visayas."This pitch is more than just a field. It's a training ground for dreams, a home for champions, and a symbol of our commitment to the future of football," Benitez said.Benitez, who was joined by  Brazilian-Japanese model and footballer Daniel Matsunaga, said football is the world’s most popular sport and one where Filipinos have the potential to shine globally.Also present at the inauguration were officials and representatives from the City, Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the Negros Occidental Regional...

The Division of Bacolod City was the overall champion in the Palarong Panlalawigan held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.Bacolod City bested 12 other divisions in Negros Occidental province by bringing home 279 medals, including 117 gold, 93 silver, and 69 bronze medals on Saturday, Feb. 1.In second place was the Division of Negros Occidental with 220 medals, including 65 gold, 77 silver, and 78 bronze medals.In third place was the Kabankalan Division with 55 medals, including 19 gold, 11 silver, and 25 bronze medals, and La Carlota with 55 including 16 gold, 19 silver, and 20 bronze medals.Bago City brought home 50, including 10 gold, 22 silver, and 18 bronze medals, and in fifth place was Cadiz City with 41 medals. including 15 gold, 10 silver, and 16 bronz...

Some of the participants of Bacolod City’s Palarong Panlungsod during the launch at the Bacolod City Government  on Saturday.*Bacolod PIO photoBacolod City’s top 13-under and 17-under athletes will compete in 18 sports disciplines in the 2025 Palarong Panlungsod beginning February.Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said Monday, Jan. 27, that fostering sports for young athletes remains a top priority of his administration.“I invite everyone to celebrate the skills and sportsmanship of young Bacolodnon athletes. Let’s come together and show support as we build a stronger, healthier Bacolod through sports – from grassroots to the world,” he added.The games, which were launched at the Bacolod City Government Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, will run from Feb. 8 to 23.Events wi...

Athletes at the launching of the 2025 Palarong Panlungsod at the Bacolod City Government Center on Saturday that will be held from Feb. 8 to 23.*Albee Benitez FB page photoThe Negros Occidental Provincial Athletic Association Meet will kick off at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and will run until Feb.1, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Monday.Some provincial meet sports events will also be held in other parts of the province, Lacson said.The Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) meet will be held in Antique March 1 to 8, he said.Although Negros Occidental is now part of the Negros Island Region its athletes will still be participating in the WVRAA this year, Lacson said.Lacson said he hopes ...

As the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub approaches next month in Bacolod City, all eyes are on the two powerhouse teams vying for the coveted regular championship—the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club and Eastridge Golf Club.Manila Southwoods, the defending champion, is aiming for a fourth straight title. At the same time, Eastridge enters the tournament with newfound confidence following its impressive victory at the Fil-Am Invitational in Baguio City in December, a press release from PAL said Friday, Jan. 17.Last year, in Cagayan de Oro, Southwoods trailed in the first three rounds before delivering an explosive final-day performance at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club, burying Eastridge with a stunning comeback. With Shinichi Suzuki contributing an impressiv...

The softball team from Negros Occidental, composed mostly of players from Sagay City, that won the championship.* I Love Sagay FB photo The Philippines, represented by the softball team of Negros Occidental, clinched the championship in the 2024 PONY Girls Under-16 International World Series held in McAllen, Texas, in the United States on Monday (PH time).The Filipino squad, composed mostly of players from Sagay City, beat the local Bambinas, 5-2.“We are beaming with so much pride,” Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr. and Vice Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva said in a joint statement on Tuesday, July 23.The Negrense softbelles ended the tournament undefeated in eight matches.They also won against Mexico, San Antonio-Texas, Texas Selection, Texas Ball Club, Mayhem-Texas and Culiacan-...