Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Time-Out

I took a break from writing for this blog to focus on re-organizing my other blog. It took me at least a couple of weeks to finally refocus on my writing routine and check out several sports update.

Palarong Pambansa Kicks-off at Koronadal City

PSC Chairman William Ramirez headed the opening yesterday of 2007 Palarong Pambansa in South Cotabato Complex, Koronadal City, South Cotabato. The Palaro is believed to be a good source of new talents and upcoming sports heroes. This is where the likes of Lydia de Vega(track and field), Erik Buhain (swimming), and Elma Muroz (long jump) were discovered.

Manny Pacquiao crushes Jorge Solis

This is quite old news already, but the pound-for-pound fighter from General Santos City has made an unknown fighter famous for being one of the many Mexicans whom he defeated. Solis kissed the canvass twice in the 8th round before referee called it quits. Now, Pacquiao is getting ready to fight another battle, but this time, in the halls of Philippine Election. He is running for a congressional seat in Gen San against the incumbent representative Darlene Antonio-Custodio.

Team Philippines Captures SEABA Qualifying Tournament

Amateur Team Harbour Centre-RP demolished team SM-Indonesia for the SEABA Club Championship crown. This highlighted the re-entry of the nation into the international scene after the suspension of the Philippines in FIBA sanctioned tournaments.