Panabo City Will Host National Tennis Tourney On October 19-22

Some of the top tennis players in the Philippines are set to join a national tennis tournament to be held in Panabo City, Davao del Norte on October 19-22.
The tennis tournament dubbed as Mayor James Gamao National Invitational Tennis Championship 2017 is organized by Merco-Selecta.
Tournament chairman Anthony Ferrazzini, also president of Mercantile Corporation (Merco) said this is the first time Panabo is hosting a big professional tennis tournament.
Ferrazzini revaled Johnny Arcilla of Butuan City is returning to defend his singles and doubles titles.
The other big named tennis players joining the tournament are Patrick John Tierro, Leander Lazaro, Davao City's Mark Anthony Alcoseba, John Mari Altiche,
Noel Mariano Damian Jr., Elbert Vicente Anasta and Fritz Chris Verdad.
The tournament which is a round-robin format offers free registration and cash prizes to the winners.

Suspect In Pickpocketing Incidents In Bonifacio Street Busted

Authorities arrested a 40-year-old man tagged as suspects behind the pickpocketing incidents involving students along Bonifacio Street, Davao City.
The San Pedro Police identified the suspect as Richard Cedeno who was busted for victimizing Cherly Macailing noon of October 2.
In the initial police investigation, the victim, a student was walking in the area when the suspect took the victim's bag containing P15,000 cash intended for tuition fee and a flash drive.
The victim immidiately sought police help which lead to the arrest of the suspect.
A criminal case is now being readied against the detained suspect for his crime.

Farmer Shot While Tending Carabao In Toril

A 34-year-old farmer landed on the hospital after he was shot by unidentified suspects in  Barangay Sibulan, Toril District, Davao City Friday afternoon.
The victim was identified as Marcelino Maniego who was shot by the nameless to his hand and face around 4 p.m. of September 29.
The victim was just tending his carabao at his farm when the suspects shot him.
The suspects hurriedly escaped after the shooting incident.
The local police are now investigating the shooting incident as of the moment.

Panabo's Jerwin Ancajas Will Defend Boxing Crown In Ireland On November 18

Panabo City, Davao del Norte boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas goes to the lion's den as he stakes his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight crown on
Nov. 18. Ancajas travels to Belfast, Ireland to battle undefeated local hero Jamie Conlan. The 30-year-old challenger is
the older brother of upcoming pro and former world amateur champion Michael Conlan. The 5-foot-7 Conlan just confirmed the
12-round bout in his Twitter account @JamieConlan11. "Delighted to be fighting for the IBF world title, Nov. 18 in Belfast,"
he tweeted. "Reaction today has been amazing, now the fun begins." Delighted to be fighting for the IBF World title,
Nov 18th in Belfast.
Conlan used the hashtag #AndTheNew, implying he'll beat and dethrone the reigning champion.  Conlan is undefeated in 19 fights, 11 of which he won by way of knockout. The fight serves as
the main undercard in the ring comeback of former world featherweight champion Carl Frampton. Like Conlan, Frampton is also
a native of Ireland.
Ancajas will be making the third defense of his title this
year overseas after previously winning over Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez in Macau last January and Teiru Kinoshita of
South Korea in July as the main undercard in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title match between
Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia. The Filipino southpaw, who fights under the MP Promotions, won the
115 lbs title belt over McJoe Arroyo last year. He has a ring record of 27-1-1 with 18 KOs.

Barangay Maa's Baser Amer's 31 Points Carry Meralco To Victory Vs. Blackwater Elite

Davaoeno professional basketball player Baser Amer scored 31 points and carry Meralco Bolts to a 104-96 win against Blackwater Elite in the quarterfinals of the PBA Governor's Cup.
Amer, a resident of Barangay Maa, Davao City scored 22 of his points in the second half to tow his team to the semefinals against the Star Hotshots.
The sophomore point-guard scored eight points during an 11-0 Meralco run that finally
turned the tide on favor of the Bolts. From then on, import Allen Durham and veteran Jared Dillinger took turns in hitting
crucial shots as the no. 1 team of the season-ending conference barely avoided a historic upset.
Amer was all business in the game as he had also with four rebouds in three assists. He shot 64.7 percent
from the field in an incredible scoring performance.
Durham once again flirted with a triple double despite a late ankle injury as he powered through for 18 points,
20 rebounds, and nine assists. Garvo Lanete added 17 while Dillinger posted 15, all in the second half.

Buwan ng Wika sa Maa Christian Learning Center Nagmalampuson

Nahimong malampuson ang kuliminasyon sa selebrasyon sa buwan ng wika sa Maa Christian Learning Center bag-ohay pa lamang.

Usa ka nindot ug alegring presentasyon sa sayaw ug kanta nga gipakita sa estudyante sa eskuwelahan sa Bugac, Barangay Maa sa nahuman nga kulminasyon sa Buwan ng Wika.

Nagpakita sa ilahang talento sa pagsayaw ug pagkanta ang mga estudyante aron ipabuhayag unsa kaimportante ang atong lingguahe nga Filipino sa atong kinabuhi. Tanan nga estudyante sa eskuwelahan gikan nursery hangtud grade six ang niapil sa gihimong programa sa eskuwelahan.

Puno ug kalipay dili lamang ang estudyante ug titser sa MCLC pati sab ang mga ginikanan tungod sa maayong presentasyon ang gipakita sa ilahang mga anak. Usa sa dili malimtan nga pasundayag sa programa ang balagtasan.

Sa nahimong balagtasan o debate gipakita ang importansiya sa atong wikang Filipino ug ang wikang Ingles.

Tungod sa malampusong kulminasyon sa Buwan ng Wika mapasalamaton kaayo si Edwin Zafra, administrador sa eskuwelahan sa mga esudyante, titser ug ginikanan sa ilahang presentasyon ug presensiya sa programa.

Malaumon si Zafra nga pinaagi sa programa mas higugmaon pa sa mga kabataan ang atong lingguwaheng Filipino.

Kulminasyon sa Buwan ng Nutrisyon Nagmalampuson Sa MCLC

Nahimong malampuson ang kuliminasyon sa selebrasyon sa buwan ng nutrisyon sa Maa Christian Learning Center (MCLC) bag-ohay pa lamang.

Usa ka nindot ug alegring presentasyon sa sayaw ug kanta nga gipakita sa estudyante sa eskuwelahan sa Bugac, Barangay Maa sa nahuman nga kulminasyon sa Buwan ng Nutrisyon.

Nagpakita sa ilahang talento sa pagsayaw ug pagkanta ang mga estudyante aron ipabuhayag unsa kaimportante ang nutrisyon sa kinabuhi nato.

Tanan nga estudyante sa eskuwelahan gikan nursery hangtud grade six ang niapil sa gihimong programa sa eskuwelahan subay sa temang "Healthy Diet Gawing Habit for Life".

Nagpahigayon sad ug poster making ug pag-luto sa mga pagkaon nga puno ug nutrisyon aron ipakita sa mga bata unsa kaimportante ang pagkaon ug gulay sa atong kinabuhi.

Puno ug kalipay dili lamang ang estudyante ug titser sa MCLC pati sab ang mga ginikanan tungod sa maayong presentasyon ang gipakita sa ilahang mga anak.

Usa sa dili malimtan nga pasundayag sa programa ang pagsayaw sa mga titser nga gikalipay sa mga estudyante ug ginikanan.

Barangay Maa PBA Cager Help PH Beat Thailand In SEA Games Basketb

Barangay Maa, Davao City native Amer Baser has played a crucial role in the hard earned 81-74 win of the Philippine Gilas basketball team against Thailand on Sunday evening.
Amer, a fastrising poit-guard of the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association scored six points in the game and dished out many assisst to help Gilas ward off Thailand in their opening game.
A former player of Holy Child School of Davao, Amer showed steady playmaking and maturity to help Gilas withstand a tough stand from Thailand.
Coming off a great performance in ongoing PBA Comissioner's Cup, Amer help his team with crucial points and asisst to ensure they can start their title retention bid in basketball on a positive note.
Gilas will bext face Myanmar on Tuesday evening.

The scores: Philippines (81) - Rosario 16, Standhardinger 15, Parks 14, Ravena 11, Tolomia 8, Amer 6, Jose 6, Vosotros 3, Ferrer 2, Paras 0, Pessumal 0. Thailand (74) - Lamb 17, Samerjai 12, Ananti 11, P. Klahan 10, Jakrawan 9, C. Klahan 5, Kruatiwa 4, Apriomvilaichai 4, Chanthacon 2, Ghogar 0, Muangboon 0, Lakhan 0. Quarters: 22-12, 36-34, 60-59, 81-74.

Pickpocket Busted For Victimizing Kadayawan Festival Attendees

An alleged pickpocket was busted by the police for victimizing some of the people attending the Kadayawan Festival celebration along San Pedro Square, Davao City over the weekend.
The San Pedro Police arrested Louie Gubat Atton, a resident of Sitio Lamondao,Marilog District, Davao City for stealing the cellphone of a woman identified as Ken Herana.
In the initial police investigation, the victim was watching an activity in the area when she noticed that her cellular phone is already missing.
The victim immidiately sought the help of the police leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Taken from the suspect during his arrest was the cellphone owned by the victim and other cellphones possibly owned by the persons victimized by the suspect.
A criminal case is now being readied against the detained suspect.

Southshield FC Wins Big In 1st RMC Football Tilt

The Southshield Football Club won two trophies and medals in the recent 1st Rizal Memorial Col-leges (RMC) Football Festival dubbed as “One Team, One Goal, One Family, One Mindanaoan Football” at the Tionko football grounds.
The nine and under team of Southshield FC beat Koronadal in the finals 4-1 to emerged as champion on the said category.
Southshield FC striker Anthony Elorde who was chosen as most valuable player in the match provided the winning goals for the team.
The team coached by former University of Mindanao football player Roland Manabit are also made up of Ruzchen villarmia, Yuan Guingguing, Jian Goyonan, Karlos Donado, Enzo Trinidad, Kael Morata, Luiz Digman, Rythem Demicillo and Aldrich Dunay.
The 10 and under team of Southshield Fc also got the second place in their division after they fell to Rover in the Finals 0-1.
The team who is also coached by Manabit are composed of Zyk Lopez, Art Eroy, James Gameti, Anthony Elorde, Yuan Guingguing, Jian Goyonan, Karlos Donado, Enzo Trinidad, Kael Morata, Niel Imperial, Luiz Digman and Charles Chiu.
Carlo Chiu, the president of Southshield FC is very happy with their twin victories and he vowed that the team will train even harder to win more trophies and medals in the future.