Ballesteros on Cebu City’s bid to host Palaro: It’s high time; they should prepare right now

Glendale G. Rosal 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The announcement of Cebu City to bid to host the Palarong Pambansa next year created a buzz in the local sports community, and one of the most excited of this is renowned multi-sports…

Korean performers, who will join Sinulog grand parade, to arrive on Jan. 11

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Korean performers who will be joining the Sinulog 2023 is expected to arrive in Cebu City on Jan. 11, 2023. They are  from Hwacheon Beomamgol Nongak Preservation Association of Wonju City. The group…

Mandaue exec: P3K Odette aid to be released after May 9 polls

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/18/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Families in Mandaue City, whose houses were partially or slightly damaged by super typhoon Odette, may receive their financial assistance after the May 9 polls. Julia Ballesteros, assistant city treasurer of Mandaue City,…

Best homegrown coaches to help DH Cebu Football Club win in PFL

Glendale G. Rosal 09/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— No less than Cebu’s best homegrown coaches will man the sidelines of Cebu’s newest professional football club, the Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club, that will make its debut in the Philippines Football League (PFL)…

Online arnis tourney in the works

Glendale G. Rosal 04/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Milo and the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Pekaf) are brewing a major online arnis tournament in the country this year.  One of the organizers, Ricky Ballesteros, who happens to be also the organizer…

Will virtual competition become the new normal in the world of sports?

Glendale Rosal 02/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One of the worst-hit sectors of the COVID-19 pandemic in Cebu is the sports industry. Despite this, Cebuano sports organizers and enthusiasts still found a convenient way to stage sporting events in the middle…

Proposed ‘Sports Bubble Ordinance’ draws mixed reactions

Glendale Rosal 02/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The “Cebu City Sports Bubble Ordinance” proposed by sportsman and Cebu City Councilor Dondon Hontiveros drew mixed reactions from the Cebuano sports community. Earlier this week, Hontiveros filed a resolution during the regular session…

Sinulog ritual showdown in new normal: Performers should dance 6 feet apart

Doris C. Bongcac 01/06/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Performers in this year’s Sinulog ritual showdown will have to dance at least six feet apart.   And while they try to remember their dance steps, performers will also have to remember the…

Face masks a must for Sinulog 2021 ritual showdown participants – former SFI chief

Doris C. Bongcac 01/05/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Since the Sinulog 2021 ritual showdown is being done in the new normal, participants in the event scheduled on January 17 should wear face masks all throughout their performance. Ricky Ballesteros, former executive…

Cesafi imposes lifetime ban on UV football coach

Mars G. Alison 11/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cesafi commissioner has spoken. Felix “Boy” Tiukinhoy has meted a lifetime ban on University of the Visayas (UV) Green Booters head coach Alex Ballesteros for allegedly instigating the walkout of his players in their…

Tomas won’t stop Ballesteros from resigning

Morexette B. Erram 04/16/2018

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said that he has no intentions to block the plans of Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) executive director, Ricky Ballesteros, to resign from his post. “No, (I’m not going to block it. I’m…

Ballesteros to step down as SFI executive director

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Doris Mae Mondragon 04/15/2018

RICKY Ballesteros will step down as executive director of the Sinulog Foundation Inc., a position he has held for past 15 years. Ballesteros confirmed reports that he would be leaving his post due to personal reasons. He…

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