All set go for Palarong Pambansa 2013

THE Provincial Government and the Department of Education (DepEd) of Negros Oriental assured that all systems go for the Palarong Pambansa 2013.

Negros Oriental is the host of this year’s Palarong Pambansa. DepEd said 17 regional athletic delegations will be participated in the first ever hosting of Palarong Pambansa in the province.

Blaze needs to stop Painters’ standing today

PETRON Blaze Boosters needs to stop Rain or Shine Elasto Painters today to takeover in the team standing on the Governor’s Cup season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) this year.

The game will be held 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, at Macias Sports Center.

Norfa boosts youth football

THE Negros Oriental Football Association (Norfa) will employ Grassroots Development Program in order to produce high caliber young football players in the province.

Norfa director Patrick Dela Torre said the program aims to bring football to the people, adding the sports can be played everywhere, by everyone.

Negros Oriental to host national games

GOVERNOR Roel Degamo confirmed Friday that the province will host the Philippine National Games on May 26 to June 3.

Degamo acknowledged the efforts of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for holding the event in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and allotted P25 million.

RMH backs 22nd Durian Tee

THE Royal Mandaya Hotel is throwing its support to the 22nd Durian Tee Invitational Golf Tournament, which fires off at the Apo Golf and Country Club from November 24 to 27.

Mandayah Hotel general manager Baden Zafra and 22nd Durian Tee co-chair Billy Parilla signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Wednesday afternoon, which makes the hotel minor sponsor of the four-day tournament.

Dumaguete Frisbee team wins national tourney

THE Frisbee "Extreme" team of Dumaguete City walked away victorious after toppling 17 other frisbee teams from all over the country in Pool A of the 4th National Ultimo Abril Quatro Frisbee Tournament held April 15 to 17, 2011 at the Aboitiz Sports Field, Cebu City.

2,000 delegates to join Unigames

AS LEAD host, Silliman University is expecting more than 2,000 athlete-participants representing 45 schools and universities from various parts of the country to compete in the 15th Unigames in Dumaguete City.