Pacquiao makes Ilonggos look, listen
Manny Pacquiao
ILOILO CITY – Not even the Philippine President, or a superstar entertainer can make the Ilonggos drop everything to look and listen except a celebrity athlete from General Santos City.
Yes, it is only Manny Pacquiao the great boxer who can move the Ilonggos to unite as one and be ready to cheer his fight as proud Filipinos.
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the previous fights of Pacquaio were able to stop congested traffic here and criminals to ply their trade in this highly urbanized in the Visayas.
“A zero crime rate during Pacquaio’s fight. This is how Ilonggos love Pacquio,” is how Treñas describes the previous fights. Even jeepney, trisikad and tricycle drivers and market and sidewalk vendors shun the streets during the zero hour. Read more
Badminton Tournament - Dinagyang 2009
Dinagyang badminton tourney set Jan. 21
Photo by Valiant Badminton Club of Iloilo
The Iloilo City Sports Council under the leadership of Councilor Joe III Espinosa has endorsed for the approval of the “3rd Mayor Jerry P. Treñas National Dinagyang Badminton Cup” which will be held on January 23 and 24, 2009 at Sportsville Badminton Court.
The tournament will be handled by the Iloilo-Panay Badminton Club, Inc. (IPBCI) under its new President, Orchid Yap.
The tournament will have the following categories: Men’s and Ladies Doubles (Level B, C, D, E and F); 40 and above Men’s (Doubles); 12 & under Boys and Girls (Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles); 16 & under Boys and Girls (Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles).
The tournament is part of the developmental program for badminton as instructed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to the Iloilo City Sports Council. Councilor Joe III Espinosa said that the age group categories is our commitment to the younger players for they will be our future national and international players that will bring pride and honor to Iloilo City.
For queries feel free to call Orchid or Dion at 09151191403 / 09209450456 or Office of Hon. Joe III Espinosa at 3366205.
Organized by the Iloilo Valiant Badminton Club and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, the tournament features events for single and double matches.
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