Bacolód City and Negros Occidental Province [Archive] - Page 49

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Armed forces, police on full alert for Azkals game (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/armed-forces-police-full-alert-azkals-game)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Occidental declared a full alert status in the province starting today in line with security for the Team Azkals' AFC Challenge Cup qualifying match against Mongolia at the Panaad Park and Stadium tomorrow, February 9.

Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (Noppo) Director Allan Guisihan said all police station chiefs in the province of Negros and the Negros Occidental Provincial Public Safety Company were directed to be on full alert to pre-empt possible terrorist attacks in their respective areas of responsibility.

The station chiefs were also directed to conduct intensified 24-hour checkpoint operations in strategic areas to assure the safety of the public, the Noppo director added.

According to Guisihan, police personnel from different cities and municipalities of the province were already deployed at the Panaad Stadium to secure the safety of the players and all the Negrenses who will watch the match at Panaad tomorrow.

Noppo will deploy more than a thousand law enforcers starting today, he stressed.

The composite force will include more than 700 policemen from the Provincial Command, 200 members of the Philippine Army, policemen from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), and personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fire Protection.

During the final coordinating conference held at the Governor's Conference Hall yesterday for "Oplan Football," it was agreed that a dry run for the security preparations will be held today to address possible scenarios that may occur during the actual game tomorrow.

Police Superintendent Jefferson Descallar was designated as the overall ground commander for the overall security at the Panaad Stadium.

Guisihan also said that the spectators will be subjected to a body search and scanners before they can enter the stadium.

On the other hand, BCPO OIC Ricardo De la Paz said that he ordered the 10 station chiefs here in Bacolod to enhance their police visibility in their respective areas of responsibility.

The BCPO has already set up checkpoints at the city's points of entry starting last night.

De la Paz ordered all station chiefs to check and monitor the entry of motorcycles in their area, considering that motorcycles were often used as gateway vehicles of criminal elements.

De la Paz also cautioned the public not to bring valuable things during the football games at Panaad.

Meanwhile, Guisihan said that as of yesterday, they have not yet received any confirmation about President Noynoy Aquino's arrival during the game tomorrow but they are prepared if the President decides to come to witness the game.

"We are prepared for the President's visit. If the President arrives, his presence will entail only a slight alteration in our final security plans," Guisihan added.

Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda had already issued a statement confirming that the President cannot attend the much-awaited football game, contrary to earlier media reports. (Teresa Ellera-Dulla and Merlinda A. Pedrosa)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on February 08, 2011.

jedai_blaze

February 8th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Ay sus ngaa Screenshot lang ni haw? mas nami tani kung Video guid... :)

Hahaha... wala ko gainstall video grabber b kay kabug-at. then wala manko ga expect na ipagwa na nila :nuts:

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BACOLOD CITY,PHILIPPINES!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

gani migs. Ka green gid gali ka palibot kung sa babaw tan-awon no...

Christendom

February 8th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Welcome to Bacolod City!!!

Home of the Philippine Azkals
and the
Football City of the Philippines!

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Photo Courtesy of SUV111's FB

The Home of the Philippine Azkals (AFC Cup Qualifiers vs Mongolia)

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Photo courtesy of Negros Daily Bulletin

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Photo Courtesy: Unknown (google find)

Post away folks!

great intro, nice titles...congrats new thread

thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 11:16 AM

The Beauty that is NEGROS!
The Sunsets and Beaches

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Makes me feel so proud to be Bacolodnon migo... we will be ONCE AGAIN in the International Limelight for the Azkals Game... the Last time were like during the BBC World Challenge... and now, ari naman ang Bacolod City sa International News... :) (ANC is International News BTW)
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It is miga.:)
Ang ANC, included ina diri sa TFC Package in the Middle East. Live 24 hours from Pinas.:)

jundem_dq63

February 8th, 2011, 11:17 AM

Haaaaaaaaay kever ah... huhuhuhuhuhuhu dula naman gana ko... gin pangabudlayan ko to for so long then i regulate lang ko nila... huhuhuhuhuhu :)

Moderated guid ko migo... i am waiting for a mod to approve my post of the beautiful pics of Negros now... di ko maka post coz na regulate naman ako... pero pirmi man ako naga post sa samahan thread... so what the?

Ako din....moderated din ako...bakit?.... wala naman akong inaway.....maganda naman ang mga posts ko....:bash::bash::bash::bash:

thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 11:18 AM

The Beauty that is NEGROS!

The Heritage

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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jayjay6100

February 8th, 2011, 11:18 AM

Ari bago pa na screenshot. From ANC News

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good weather kuno tomorrow but may gamay2x lang na tulutalithi...
Ready nagid ang Panaad :cheers:

Wow!ka byutipol sang Panaad area nga aerial.

thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 11:18 AM

The Beauty that is NEGROS!

The Foods

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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The Culture

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 11:20 AM

The Beauty that is NEGROS!

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

Other Interesting Places

L'Fisher Chalet Roofdeck

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Baranggay Vito People's Hall

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Baranggay Vito Wharf, Sagay City

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Silay City Public Plaza and San Diego Pro-Cathedral

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The Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

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The New Bacolod Government Center (Photo Courtesy of Neomind/Daryl Jimenea)

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The San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod City (Photo Courtesy of Neomind/Daryl Jimenea)

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lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 11:21 AM

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Marc Nelson, James Younghusband, Neil Etheridge and Dyan Castillejo (Photo via Marc Nelson)

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 11:21 AM

^^
WOW!
That's why galalain ka guid miga!:lol:
AWESOME PICS!:applause::applause::applause:

marc_86

February 8th, 2011, 11:21 AM

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:Congratulations BACOLOD.. GO AZKALS!..:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

jundem_dq63

February 8th, 2011, 11:23 AM

NEGROS is indeed the sports capital of the country... TRUE?

thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 11:26 AM

^^
WOW!
That's why galalain ka guid miga!:lol:
AWESOME PICS!:applause::applause::applause:

^^ Huo bala migo... hahahahaha GUSTO KO GUID I SHOWCASE ANG NEGROS and BACOLOD SA OPENING KA THREAD TA kay I KNOW Damu Damu guid naga LURK SA THREAD TA subong for the AZKALS GAME... :)

NEGROS is indeed the sports capital of the country... TRUE?

^^ AGREE!!!

jundem_dq63

February 8th, 2011, 11:28 AM

^^ AGREE!!!

Both Cities/Provinces have state of the art sports facilities such as Swimming pools, Covered courts and World Class coliseum.... Only Negros Island has it... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 11:31 AM

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 11:32 AM

The AZKALS KENNEL known as Pana-ad stadium

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[Photos by Graeme Mackinnon]

Christendom

February 8th, 2011, 11:53 AM

The Beauty that is NEGROS!

SET B: Photos courtesy of Annie May Valdez's and Neomind/Daryl Jimenea

The Festivities

Bacolaodiat Festival 2011

The New Bacolod Government Center (Photo Courtesy of Neomind/Daryl Jimenea)
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ka wow gid sang NBGC...basi makapamasyar mandi ang mga askaleros,,,photoshoot and photo post naman dri dayun...:lol::)

ang una ko nga post wala nag appear aw...

JEFFjr_25

February 8th, 2011, 11:57 AM

Fantastic photos of Negros. Thanks gid @sugar for the posts. Also kay @neomind,@SUV and @Annie_may. :okay:

The
Beauty that is NEGROS!

SET A: All photos courtesy of Neomind's (Daryl Jimenea) FB

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The Beauty that is NEGROS!

SET B: Photos courtesy of Annie May Valdez's and Neomind/Daryl Jimenea

The Festivities

Bacolaodiat Festival 2011

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Masskara Festival (Photos Courtesy of Neomind/Daryl Jimenea)

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The Beauty that is NEGROS!
The Sunsets and Beaches

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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The Beauty that is NEGROS!

The Heritage

Photos Courtesy of Annie May Valdez

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mAiNsTrEaMhunter

February 8th, 2011, 11:58 AM

congrats bacolod and negros occidental for thread 95!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Xeltran

February 8th, 2011, 12:25 PM

NEGROS is indeed the sports capital of the country... TRUE?

Well, we're on the way pero we need to work for our facilities pa. I'd rather wait for an official recognition as a "capital" of something rather than speculating.

I don't want to sound killjoy pero can we lay off the words "world class" for a while? While our sports facilities are great, in a way(with Panaad Stadium probably the best in the country), it just does not jive with what you can call "world class." The Panaad's max capacity is around 15k while Vietnam has around 40k, while Malaysia has a 80k max capacity stadium. Kag indi pa ni gani ang "super bongga" nila nga stadium.

"World class" should be taken with a grain of salt. Sure, nami man gid ang Panaad but it looks inferior when compared to the stadia of Vietnam and Malaysia. And these are not yet even considered "world class." :lol: Look at the likes of the Bird's Nest.

So, para na lang indi na ta masuyaan, let's work hard na lang to build facilities that can be at par with the world's best. Our facilities are still inferior than our neighboring countries' sports venues. I dream of the day when our sports programs (if may ara man gid) would bear fruit.

Kalain maghambal nga ka-world class sang amo ta ni, or that when it looks so run down when compared to that of other countries.

Still, good luck bwas sa Azkals. :cheers:

arcabe

February 8th, 2011, 12:43 PM

Xeltran

February 8th, 2011, 12:47 PM

agree ko di migo..:okay::okay: but in due time malab-ot guid na sang Negros, start pa lang ni ang football event with Azkals. Let's pray that this flame will continue to burn and fire-up the football craze in our country, who knows? negros will be visited by European clubs...( dreaming...):banana::banana:

Yes! Agree man ko da!
Tani with the AFC Challenge Cup, magaan atensyon ang situation sang sports facilities sa city kag sa province. Who knows, basi magaan additional funding kag ma-renovate. :D

In due time, we won't be just the Football City of the Philippines, Bacolod will be the Sports Capital as well. :cheers:

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February 8th, 2011, 12:51 PM

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marc_86

February 8th, 2011, 12:52 PM

Azkals vs Mongolia Live at Studio23 starting 6:30pm.. (also available in HD - the first in the country daw for a sporting event according to ANC)

marc_86

February 8th, 2011, 12:52 PM

Yes! Agree man ko da!
Tani with the AFC Challenge Cup, magaan atensyon ang situation sang sports facilities sa city kag sa province. Who knows, basi magaan additional funding kag ma-renovate. :D

In due time, we won't be just the Football City of the Philippines, Bacolod will be the Sports Capital as well. :cheers:

^^ cheers to that :cheers::cheers:

detours

February 8th, 2011, 12:59 PM

Indi ayhan affected ang police security buas tungod sa kamatayon ni Sec. Reyes?

ay ano tuod ni nga a kada bag-o ang thread gabalik gid ya sa zero aton post count haw?bisan bala may post man ko sa iban nga thread nga wala pa na closed ga zero gid ko ya pirme.

sa naga problema sa ticket...please don't...damo pulungkuan sa bleachers buas nga indi man gani siguro maginutok gid ah...daw parehas man lang sang SEA GAMES bala nga puno pro tanan gapungko man ah.20,000 can be accomodated kay may dugang pa bala nga movable bleachers.

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 01:32 PM

The AZKALS Fever

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lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Capitol, DepEd to ink agreement on sports complex (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/capitol-deped-ink-agreement-sports-complex)

THE Department of Education (DepEd) and the provincial government of Negros Occidental will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) today for the turning over of the Paglaum Sports Complex to the provincial government.

The signing will take place at 7 p.m. today between Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. at the L'Fisher Hotel.

Atty. Jose Maria Valencia, Provincial Legal Officer and Marañon's Chief of Staff, said that among the salient conditions of the MOA is for the Capitol to remove the squatters around the stadium, rehabilitate the stadium and provide a two-storey school building to serve the needs of the Negros Occidental High School students who are presently conducting classes in 12 classrooms inside.

The rehabilitation of the stadium may start at the middle of this year or at the second quarter of this year, Valencia disclosed.

Initial talks were conducted between the provincial government and DepEd's legal department prior to the MOA signing today and every detail of the MOA was already discussed, Valencia pointed out.

The provincial legal officer said the agreement to return the sports stadium to the Capitol is more of a done deal, since DepEd admitted that it does not have funds to maintain the facility.

Valencia also said the provincial government still has to settle the issues about the squatters occupying stalls around the stadium, especially those who have been paying rentals to the first occupants. The setup has been going on since 1996, he added. (Teresa Ellera-Dulla)

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:04 PM

San Carlos launches ‘Enviro Blox’ (http://visayandailystar.com/2011/February/08/businessnews2.htm)

The San Carlos City government has launched an earth-based construction material known as Interlocking Compressed Earth Block or the San Carlos Enviro-Blox and inaugurated its resource center called the Philippine Earth Construction Resource and Reference Center Building, recently, a press release from the city said.

The Enviro-Blox is an environment-friendly construction material and is now for wide application, mainstreaming and direct use, the press release said.

Under a public, private partnership with The Julio and Florentina Ledesma Foundation Inc. as the technology provider and facilitator, 16 classrooms will be constructed as an output of the on-the-job ICEB Training Courses under its construction application and use.

This will benefit 1,135 upland public school students and teachers as direct beneficiaries or 6,810 indirect individual recipients within the upland rural communities of San Carlos, the press release said.

Mayor Gerardo Valmayor Jr. and City Vice Mayor Dr. Edgardo Quisumbing led the launch.

German Development Service Welwaerts Volunteers, key personnel from the city’s engineering office and Building Officials, senior officers from JF Ledesma Foundation and the urban poor leaders and officers of Earth-based Community Builders and Workers Association also attended the event.

Valmayor’s vision under the partnership and engagement is to make San Carlos City as the capital of earth construction in the Philippines showcasing the environment-friendly earth-based construction technology as a trademark of the city’s infrastructure initiatives, the press release said.*

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:05 PM

DOST gives over P1M to 2 Negros producers (http://visayandailystar.com/2011/February/08/businessnews1.htm)

The Negros Occidental Department of Science and Technology yesterday turned over P1,045,000worth of assistance to two businesses under the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program, Glady Tomulto, DOST science research specialist II, said.

The Eduard Metal Industries of Bacolod City received P980,000 to purchase a hydraulic press bending machine needed for equipment fabrication and metal production, Tomulto said.

The machine will be purchased from China because it is not available in the country, she said. EMI also provides services to food industries, Tomulto added.

Meanwhile, the Federico’s Island Wine of Victorias City received P65,000 to purchase an upgraded semi-mechanized bottle cap crimping machine. The machine is used to attach the caps to the bottle faster, Tomulto said.

She said Federico’s Island Wine has to employ seven to eight workers to produce 1,200 finished products daily but using the machine, they can reduce the labor force to two persons.

The machine will also improve its production at a much lesser cost. They can also make use of their manpower for other industrial work needed for wine making, Tomulto also said.

The Innovation System Support Funds of SETUP-DOST provided the technical assistance to upgrade equipment of manufacturing industries, the food processing sector, furniture industry, and gift and holiday décor makers, Tomulto said.

The assistance aims to help these industries improve in their production, minimize expenses, and be able to produce quality and competitive products, Tomulto added. *LTG

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:07 PM

No power failure during Azkals- Mongolia meet (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r06&id=15942)

NEGROS OCC., Bacolod City, Feb. 8 (PIA)—Central Negros Cooperative, Ceneco, President Edward Gasambelo assured a steady supply of power to prevent any interruption during the Azkals-Mongolia clash tommorow at the Panaad Stadium.

Except for reasons of line fault that is beyond their control, the Ceneco president said they will exert all efforts to prevent power failure.

To ensure this service, Gasambelo said he will post his men to vital areas of the venue and other key areas to attend to any eventualities.

In an interview over a local TV station here, he disclosed that Ceneco will be conducting a preventive technical work at Panaad after discovering a defect that may cause potential problems during the game.

Meanwhile, senior citizens in the city may now avail of the senior citizens power discount.

Among the requirements are: their monthly residential consumption should not exceed one hundred (100) kwh of electricity, meter should be in his or her name of not less than a year, the discount shall apply per household regardless of the number of senior citizens living in the house, and they should apply personally or through authorized representative. (JCM/LOL-PIA6 Negros Occ.) )

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:12 PM

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Team Azkals pose for a photo in front of the New Government Center, yesterday. Back row shows Team Manager Dan Palami holding the symbolic key to the City with Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia.*[via ndb-online.com]

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 02:13 PM

The AZKALS in Bacolod

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thesugarfairy

February 8th, 2011, 02:41 PM

Well, we're on the way pero we need to work for our facilities pa. I'd rather wait for an official recognition as a "capital" of something rather than speculating.

I don't want to sound killjoy pero can we lay off the words "world class" for a while? While our sports facilities are great, in a way(with Panaad Stadium probably the best in the country), it just does not jive with what you can call "world class." The Panaad's max capacity is around 15k while Vietnam has around 40k, while Malaysia has a 80k max capacity stadium. Kag indi pa ni gani ang "super bongga" nila nga stadium.

"World class" should be taken with a grain of salt. Sure, nami man gid ang Panaad but it looks inferior when compared to the stadia of Vietnam and Malaysia. And these are not yet even considered "world class." :lol: Look at the likes of the Bird's Nest.

So, para na lang indi na ta masuyaan, let's work hard na lang to build facilities that can be at par with the world's best. Our facilities are still inferior than our neighboring countries' sports venues. I dream of the day when our sports programs (if may ara man gid) would bear fruit.

Kalain maghambal nga ka-world class sang amo ta ni, or that when it looks so run down when compared to that of other countries.

Still, good luck bwas sa Azkals. :cheers:

^^ And I sooooo much agree... compare to Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia, The Philippines is lagging behind in terms of "World-Class" facilities... Even the Metropolitan Manila does not have a Stadium that could accommodate more than 50K spectators... and it is sooo sad to note that WHILE in other countries, Athletes that represent the country for an International Event are one of the "HIGHEST PAID" Profession, in the Philippines, Athletes need to work to earn for a living and is not well supported pa by the government... Philippines really needs a lot of grains to achieve what "the other countries" have already achieved in the Sporting Arena... and I just hope that before I leave this world, I can witness that certain era where The Philippines would excel in TOP-BILLED Sports like Soccer and F1... Yeah Yeah Yeah!

The AZKALS in Bacolod

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^^ This is sooo great... cannot wait for tomorrow... :)

Xeltran

February 8th, 2011, 03:00 PM

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Panaad Stadium and ABS-CBN Sports' High Definition set-up is ready to rock & roll baby!

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Excited for the match! :D
ABS-CBN is going to record the event in HD! Baw mayo gid ni i-replay ang hampang bwas kay hi def daan!

jayjay6100

February 8th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Korekong gid ni nga hinun-anon.Well, we're on the way pero we need to work for our facilities pa. I'd rather wait for an official recognition as a "capital" of something rather than speculating.

I don't want to sound killjoy pero can we lay off the words "world class" for a while? While our sports facilities are great, in a way(with Panaad Stadium probably the best in the country), it just does not jive with what you can call "world class." The Panaad's max capacity is around 15k while Vietnam has around 40k, while Malaysia has a 80k max capacity stadium. Kag indi pa ni gani ang "super bongga" nila nga stadium.

"World class" should be taken with a grain of salt. Sure, nami man gid ang Panaad but it looks inferior when compared to the stadia of Vietnam and Malaysia. And these are not yet even considered "world class." :lol: Look at the likes of the Bird's Nest.

So, para na lang indi na ta masuyaan, let's work hard na lang to build facilities that can be at par with the world's best. Our facilities are still inferior than our neighboring countries' sports venues. I dream of the day when our sports programs (if may ara man gid) would bear fruit.

Kalain maghambal nga ka-world class sang amo ta ni, or that when it looks so run down when compared to that of other countries.

Still, good luck bwas sa Azkals. :cheers:

Linguine

February 8th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Blue Wolves are no Mongolian barbecues?
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 19:34 Rick Olivares / Columnist

THE Azkals may be in for a night of banging bodies in a quick-paced match.

The Mongolian men’s national team has so far successfully kept information about its brand of football, but the Philippine side may expect an aggressive visiting side to play the long ball.

The BusinessMirror learned from Japanese journalist Takashi Morimoto, who aside from being in town to cover the match has worked in Mongolia with the FC Deren Sumida, that the Mongolian side is a highly physical team that loves to play the long ball.

The visitors will also bank on veteran internationalists Zorigt Battulga and Garidmagnai Bayasgalan, who both play in the midfield.

The Mongolians arrived in Bacolod City for the first leg of the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup without speaking to the media and in the press conference held at the L’Fisher Hotel on Wednesday. The curious crowd still was hardly fed any information save for the fact that their team is called “The Blue Wolves.”

Head coach Erdenebat Sandagorj believes that his young team—half with international experience with the other half all rookies to the international game—have a chance to win, although the last time the Mongolian squad competed in an international match was in 2008.

“The Philippines has a higher ranking,” said Sandagorj through an interpreter. “And they are stronger but any team that plays in the field has a chance.”

The Mongolian squad trained in Guangzhou where the weather is currently not as humid as that of the Philippines.

According to Mongolia media officer Bulgan Gantulga, the team is hoping to gain more experience.

The second leg of the home-and-away series between the two countries is on March 15 in Ulaan Baatar, the capital of Mongolia.

The Panaad field is one of the better pitches in the country but it might need a little watering to make it a little softer, unlike at the Bung Karno in Indonesia which was a little softer (at least for the first leg of the semifinals) for one’s comfort.

Like the Philippines, there is also renewed interest in football in Mongolia, according to team manager Dambiijav Terbaatar, and Mongolian fans are also keenly awaiting the result of the match.

“There is a new indoor stadium in our plans,” he said through Gantulga.

A surprise semifinal run in the Asean Football Federation Cup brought football interest in the Philippines to new heights although the nationals were thwarted in the two semifinals legs at Bung Karno by Indonesia.

The Azkals salvaged a dramatic draw with Singapore, 1-1, on an injury-time equalizer by Chris Greatwich, who also scored in the 2-0 victory over Vietnam, which was considered as the upset of the tournament.

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/sports/7190-blue-wolves-are-no-mongolian-barbecues

Linguine

February 8th, 2011, 03:04 PM

3-4-3 when attacking, 4-2-2 when defending
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 19:32 Rick Olivares / Columnist

While it is still unclear how the Blue Whales move on the pitch, the Azkals are expected to go into a 3-4-3 when going on the attack and reverts to its traditional 4-4-2 on defense.

With Chris Greatwich, Mark Drinkuth and David Basa unavailable, the new additions to the squad, including Jason Sabio and Patrick Hinrichsen, would need to adopt.

Without Greatwich, the Azkals coaching staff will likely move Ray Jonsson to his spot in the middle where he is at a more natural position. Neil Etheridge is set to man the net with Borromeo leading the defense and Phil Younghusband again spearheading the attack.

There is also possibility that Filipino-American Jason Sabio could play in the back four as he partners well with Borromeo and knows how to use his size.

Simon Greatwich also returns to the squad that includes Suzuki Cup veterans Etheridge, Anton del Rosario, Rob Gier, Roel Gener, Chieffy Caligdong, Jason de Jong, James Younghusband, Ian Araneta, Eduard Sacapaño, Gerry Barbaso, Joebel Bermejo, Kim Relucio, Nestor Margarse Jr., Peter Jaugan, Reymark Palmares, Yanti Bersales and Mark Ferrer.

Chieffy Caligdong looks to be healthier now. He wasn’t 100 percent in the Suzuki Cup but he is moving better on the pitch.

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/sports/7189-3-4-3-when-attacking-4-2-2-when-defending

Xeltran

February 8th, 2011, 03:43 PM

No power failure during Azkals- Mongolia meet (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r06&id=15942)

Mayo tani kung wala ni bwas palso like what happened during the SEA Games. :ohno: Nag-brownout in the middle of the game, kag 8pm na to. Kahuluya kun ma-brownout-an bwas ang Panaad. :lol:

Speaking of plans regarding a stadium, if masyado gid kamahal magpatindog sang bag-o, why don't they renovate Panaad? Pataason ang bleachers area. I-renovate ang seats. Add a reclining roof. I-improve ang facilities, etc.
I-model nila ang stadia from other countries. For the glory of Philippine football, indi lang please pag-i-corrupt sang mga officials ang kwarta. There's already a pledge from FIFA for financial support. Kasubo nga ma-realize ta nga wala gid sang "real" stadium ang Pilipinas.

Medyo controversial pa to ang deal with the PFF and a religious congregation, not to mention daw wala na masyado duta kung diin i-locate ang proposed stadium.

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 03:45 PM

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 03:51 PM

Cast nearly complete for Azkals (http://bleachersbrew.blogspot.com/2011/02/cast-nearly-complete-for-azkals.html)

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PANAAD, Bacolod—With one day left before the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup match between the Philippines and Mongolia, the City of Smiles is bustling with Azkals fever.

From the new airport in Silay, the roads to the city are lined with streamers from corporate sponsors to the match itself.

Ian de Rama, Panaad Stadium manager, said they are 97-percent done with all preparations for the match.

“In December of 2010, if Panaad was to host that one home match of the Azkals, I can say that we could have gotten it done. Nevertheless, good things come to those who wait. We have issued 18,000 tickets but we expect an overflow crowd. We have asked [television carrier] to put up wide screens outside for those who we can no longer accommodate.”

While there are reports that President Benigno Simeon Aquino III will attend the match, de Ramos said that there has been no sign of any advance members of the Presidential Security Group.

“Normally for a guest appearance by the President, they are in town a week before the event to secure the area,” related de Rama. “Nevertheless, we will have 723 security personnel assigned to Panaad Stadium on the day of the match.”

The match is set at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta confirmed the attendance of Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Teofisto Guingona. PFF general secretary Chito Manuel, who arrived here Monday, said that the demand for tickets was just too much. “It’s the hottest ticket in the country,” he said.

Hotels in the city have reported full occupancy with many rooms booked as early as December 2010. The management of East View Hotel, which is 10 minutes away from Panaad Stadium, reported that tourists have begun arriving in earnest for the match.

While the city is bracing itself for the match, the Azkals have almost the entire roster of its successful Suzuki Cup squad in the country. Defender Rob Gier arrived on Monday, one day after ’keeper Neil Etheridge flew in from England.

The only three players from the successful campaign—that began in Laos for the qualifiers to Vietnam for the group stage and ultimately Indonesia for the semifinals—who will be absent are Filipino-German Mark Drinkuth and Filipino-Briton Chris Greatwich who both have commitments to keep and David Mark Basa who is currently playing out his final year with the University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP.

While Azkals German head coach Hans Michael Weiss and the coaching staff will make the announcement of the final lineup on Tuesday, the training pool has been beefed up by the Negros-born Filipino-Britons James and Ryan Hall and Filipino-Belgian Van Bosche, who was in the area on vacation and walked in for a tryout on Sunday.

Filipino-Dane Jerry Lucena and Dennis Cagara, however, had to fly back to Denmark on Sunday because they were unable to secure their Philippine passports in time for the match.

Members of the Mongolian team arrived here on Monday afternoon, but declined to be interviewed.

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 03:57 PM

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Short interview conducted with the Philippine Men's National Team's Neil Etheridge around 11am Feb 8, 2011 at the roofdeck of the L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City. [by Rick Olivares]

hakz2007

February 8th, 2011, 04:09 PM

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February 8th, 2011, 04:25 PM

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 04:33 PM

PHILIPPINES VS MONGOLIA MEDIA SCRUMS & PRESS CONS @ L'fISHER HOTEL

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February 8th, 2011, 04:33 PM

hakz2007

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February 8th, 2011, 04:39 PM

oks @hakz2007
forgot to include the link :)

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February 8th, 2011, 04:39 PM

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Is it me or naka-short si Monico Puentevella during the press con? :lol:

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 04:46 PM

Is it me or naka-short si Monico Puentevella during the press con? :lol:

ha ha ha he's coooooool!

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 05:00 PM

^^
Daw Co-ol!:lol::banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 05:11 PM

Football fever reaches climax (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/303235/football-fever-reaches-climax)
Azkals take on Mongolia; record crowd seen
By FRANCIS SANTIAGO
February 8, 2011, 7:59pm

Game Wednesday
(Panaad Park and Stadium, Bacolod City)
7 p.m. — Philippine Azkals vs Mongolia

BACOLOD CITY — It’s not a World Cup game by any standard, but the Philippine Azkals are treating their match against the Mongolians as though it is like one.

Team manager Dan Palami said “it would be almost disastrous if we lose.” German coach Hans Michael Weiss said “a 1-0 win will not entertain the fans.” And star striker Phil Younghusband said the “home crowd will spell the difference.”

Hoping to provide more inspiration to a nation starting to rekindle its love affair with football, the Azkals are hoping to score a convincing victory when they battle little-known Mongolia tonight at the start of their AFC Challenge Cup series before an expected massive crowd at the Panaad Stadium here.

“We’re very confident of a good result in front of our home fans and we want to entertain them as well as win,” Younghusband said Tuesday.

The Azkals take the Mongolians at 7 p.m. with hopes of sustaining the nearly fairy tale journey that started with their historic semifinal finish in the Suzuki Cup two months ago.

There’s so much excitement and enthusiasm about this match that game tickets were virtually sold out even before they were printed as hordes of fans from Manila flew here to root for the team, injecting new life to a sport the country seemed to have forgotten.

A full media coverage is also expected with giant TV network ABS-CBN beaming the game live over Studio 23 and its cable channels.

A mammoth crowd, which will be wearing white as sign of support for the local bets, is expected to fill the 15,500-seater venue as football fever reached its peak in the City of Smiles. The throng, however, will miss President Aquino, who begged off from attending due to other pressing matters. The President turned 51 yesterday.

“I cannot imagine a loss to Mongolia,” Palami said. “I think that with the preparations I've seen in Manila and the time we had here, we will make an exciting game and we will make sure that we will make the Filipinos proud of their Azkals.”

A second match is scheduled on March 15 at the Ulan Bator National Stadium. The winner will join Myanmar, Bangladesh and Palestine in the group stage set March 20-31.

Although ranked lower than the Azkals in the FIFA rankings, Mongolia, which reportedly trained in Guangzhou, China to acclimatize with the Philippine weather, won’t be an easy prey.

Inactive for nearly two years, the Mongolians provide no clues of how they play, forcing the Azkals coaches to say they will just rely on their instincts and try to adjust to whatever they bring to the table.

When the young-looking and taller Mongolians arrived on Monday, hardly anyone can speak English, making it more difficult to unravel the team, whose record of futility included a 1-0 loss to Guam, one of the weakest teams in the world.

Azkals assistant coach Edzel Bracamonte said they intend to use a 4-4-2 formation in the match – the same set they used in the Suzuki Cup – as they aim to abide by coach Weiss’ philosophy of aggressive play.

“We don’t know much about Mongolia which sometimes makes it difficult because we don’t know what to expect. But we will be more aggressive and more attack-minded,” said Younghusband, who scored the second goal when they stunned defending champion Vietnam, 2-0, in the Suzuki Cup.

Aside from the home crowd edge, another thing going for the Azkals is the familiarity with the pitch as Mongolia managed to test the ground only yesterday. In stark contrast, the Azkals have been training here for nearly two weeks.

The starting line up was expected to be named late yesterday after team officials announced the composition of the 23-man line up the other night.

Starting Monday night, after the Azkals’ scrimmage where Group A, led by Younghusband defeated Group B, 4-0, the players were kept from the fans to enable them to focus on the match ahead.

The Philippine Football Federation and the Philippine Sports Commission have reportedly spent P6 million to renovate the locker rooms and provide lighting that will meet the international standard.

“We could be hosting one of the biggest crowds in history,” PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta said.

The Azkals will rely on the Younghusbands, including James and Ian Araneta, who is always a threat, and Ray Jonnson, Rob Gier, Anton del Rosario, Roel Gener, Jason de Jong, Aly Borromeo and Neail Etheridge.

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 05:13 PM

PH Azkals favored vs Mongolian side
(http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/ph-azkals-favored-vs-mongolian-side)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

ALL roads lead to Bacolod City today, Wednesday, when the Philippine Azkals battle Mongolia in the first match of their AFC Challenge Cup.

The Azkals will be playing their first international match under German coach Michael Weiss, but are favored when they take the pitch at 7:30 tonight at the Panaad Park and Stadium against a Mongolian side ranked only 182nd in the world.

Under Weiss, the national team made up mostly of Fil-foreigners will try to sustain its amazing run in the AFF Suzuki Cup last year when it reached the semifinals for the first time.

And getting past Mongolia in front of their hometown fans is definitely on the minds of these national players led by captain Aly Borromeo and the Younghusband brothers--James and Philip.

Neil Etheridge, the hero of the Philippines in the Suzuki Cup campaign with his great goal tending job, is back as goalkeeper.

"Hopefully, we can score a lot of goals Wednesday," Etheridge said in a television interview.

Aside from the Younghusbands, Borromeo and Etheridge, other plyares named by Weiss to the team are Eduardo Sacapano, Jerry Barbaso, Rob Gier, Anton del Rosario, Emelio Caligdong, Kim Relucio, Joebel Bermejo, Ray Jonhson, Nestorio Margase, Simon Greatwhich, Peter Jaugan, Mark Ferrer, Reymark Palmes, Patrick Hinrichsen, Jason de Jong, Ian Araneta and Jason Sabio. (Charles Raymond A. Maxey)

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on February 09, 2011.

ninja kid

February 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM

^^
Daw Co-ol!:lol::banana::banana::banana:

hahaha!

yamuhat ka gid bala migs mo ..
gin sambit mo gid .. :lol:

ngprofflorida

February 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM

repost ko lang from thread 94.:)
CONGRATS TO US! THREAD 95!
Thanks miga sugar!:okay:

http://i51.tinypic.com/2wf8h8z.jpg

source (http://connect.in.com/azkals/photos-1-1-1-26471231ef91515e7864b5b89f11afee.html)

Ano Oras ma live ang ABS CBN we will watch here.....GOD BLESS:banana::banana::banana::banana:

ngprofflorida

February 8th, 2011, 05:32 PM

ngprofflorida

February 8th, 2011, 05:38 PM

^^ And I sooooo much agree... compare to Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia, The Philippines is lagging behind in terms of "World-Class" facilities... Even the Metropolitan Manila does not have a Stadium that could accommodate more than 50K spectators... and it is sooo sad to note that WHILE in other countries, Athletes that represent the country for an International Event are one of the "HIGHEST PAID" Profession, in the Philippines, Athletes need to work to earn for a living and is not well supported pa by the government... Philippines really needs a lot of grains to achieve what "the other countries" have already achieved in the Sporting Arena... and I just hope that before I leave this world, I can witness that certain era where The Philippines would excel in TOP-BILLED Sports like Soccer and F1... Yeah Yeah Yeah!

^^ This is sooo great... cannot wait for tomorrow... :)

nag tahum man gid ang stadium tani hope they will maintained this facilities , not just during the game only.

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Philippine Azkals raring to go vs Mongolian Blue Wolves (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/08/11/philippine-azkals-raring-go-vs-mongolian-blue-wolves)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 02/08/2011 10:46 PM |
Updated as of 02/08/2011 11:30 PM

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The Philippine Azkals after practice.

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippine Azkals are out to show what they’re made of as they collide with the Mongolian football team on Wednesday in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifier at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

More than 15,000 Filipino fans are expected to pack the stadium to see the Azkals play against the Mongolian line-up in what is considered by many as the biggest football match in the Philippines in years.

The Azkals have become the darlings of Filipino sports fans following their feat in the 2010 Suzuki Cup.

The Philippine team’s German coach, Hans Michael Weiss, said his boys are raring to give their best in front of their countrymen.

“They have experience in Indonesia, Vietnam and now they at last, looking to play for their own crowd... playing a good match,” said Weiss.

The other side of a home court advantage, however, is the pressure the Azkals will still have to contend with to win and keep up with the rising expectations of their followers.

Coach Weiss said he kept on reminding the Azkals not to let their popularity get into their heads and to remain determined even against “easy opponents”.

The Azkals is ranked 152nd while Mongolia is at 182nd, according to FIFA or Fédération Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football) .

"Of course, the Philippines is stronger, they (Azkals) are much higher than our position but any team playing in the field... always aims to win,” said Mongolia media officer, Gantuga Bulgan.

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The Mongolian Blue Wolves during practice.

The Mongolians, nicknamed as the Blue Wolves, arrived in Bacolod City on Monday after a week of training in Guangzhou, China.

The Blue Wolves assured football fans of a great game ahead.

Weiss said it is crucial for the Azkals to win the first leg in the home-and-away qualifying series.

“To win the first leg is important in qualifying,” he said. “Mongolia has been inactive for the past couple of years and they come from cold weather, so we will try to catch them out by pushing forward and trying to score goals early on.”

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) also reminded Filipino fans who will watch the games in Panaad Stadium to wear white t-shirts in support of the Azkals.

Making up the Azkals’ final line-up are:

Aly Borromeo
Eduard Sacapano
Neil Etheridge
Anton del Rosario
Jerry Barbaso
Kim Relucio
Joebel Bermejo
Rob Gier
Ray Jonnson
Nestorio Margarse
Emilio Caligdong
Simon Greatwich
Peter Jaugan
Mark Ferrer
James Younghusband
Reymark Palmes
Jason de Jong
Patrick Hinrichsen
Jason Sabio
Phil Younghusband
and Ian Araneta
The Philippine Azkals have become so popular that FIFA or Fédération Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football) has taken notice.

In fact, FIFA.com featured the team on its front page. – With reports from TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News, and FIFA.com

[I]The Philippines-Mongolia match will be aired live on Studio 23 and Balls Channel in Sky Cable starting 6:30 p.m. It will also be aired on The Filipino Channel (TFC) and Studio 23's Catch Up TV. Meanwhile, replays of the match will be on BALLS Sky Cable 34 on February 10 (Thursday), 6:30 p.m., and on February 13 (Sunday), 6 p.m.

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 06:59 PM

^^

Ano Oras ma live ang ABS CBN we will watch here.....GOD BLESS:banana::banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Azkalmania In Bacolod...:)

Negros taps 1,000 policemen, soldiers to secure Azkals’ match (http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb09/sports7.html)
BY GILBERT BAYORAN

BACOLOD CITY. – The provincial government of Negros Occidental has tapped about 1,000 security forces to secure the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup match between the Philippines and Mongolia Wednesday at the Panaad stadium here, which is expected to be watched by more than 18,000 fans.

Senior Supt. Allan Guisihan, Provincial Police Director of Negros Occidental, said the security plan for the match is in place, adding they have also mobilized personnel of the Bureau of Fire and Protection, Coast Guard and various rescue groups to augment Army and police personnel providing security outside and inside the venue.

Policemen manning the gates will use electronic scanners and K-9 dogs as part of the security plans.

Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. also appealed to football fans to keep their children at home.

President Aquino has sent word he will not watch the game but Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the chief executive supports the Azkals’ bid and will be with them in spirit.

"We would like to reiterate for the record that, while the President indeed holds the Philippine Azkals in high esteem-monitoring the team’s performance in the past AFF Suzuki Cup and in fact even granting them an audience in the Palace upon their homecoming- there was never any confirmation that he will attend the game," Lacierda said in a statement.

"The President recognizes the value of his office, particularly on the morale of our athletes and others who represent flag and country in competition. He would like to assure the Azkals of his appreciation for their efforts to reclaim our national pride. He extends his support to the team, and while his schedule prevents him from expressing such support in person, he is nonetheless there in spirit," he added.

Meanwhile, football fans and supporters all over the world will be able to catch up-to-the-minute updates of the game through the facilities of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc.

Smart is making sure the Pana-ad Stadium is "broadband-ready" during the game.:okay::okay::okay:

"We acknowledge the importance of this sporting event, not just to the local fans of the sport but also to the international football community," said Danilo Mojica, head of Smart’s Wireless Consumer Division.

"The Philippines is becoming an emerging football powerhouse and the world will be watching come Wednesday. We are glad to provide broadband connectivity to our friends in the media who will be breaking the news to the world. We are also ensuring continuous quality communication and data services for the thousands of fans who will be gathering for the game," he said

@dark spirit

February 8th, 2011, 07:13 PM

Judgment day beckons PHL's Azkals face Mongolia in AFC qualifying match tonight (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655817&publicationSubCategoryId=110)
By Danny B. Dangcalan (The Freeman)
Updated February 09, 2011 12:00 AM

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Afterall the hype and fanfare, judgment day beckons for the Philippines' beloved Azkals as they clash with Mongolia in the hotly-anticipated Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifying playoff match tonight at the Panaad Stadium here.

The match, which will surely shatter PHL record books in terms of attendance in a single sporting event with a crowd of over 20,000 expected to attend, will be aired live on Studio 23 beginning at 7:30 pm.

Newly-designated German coach Hans Michael Weiss in a press conference yesterdat at the L' Fisher Hotel here said is upbeat on the Azkals' chances as the team is physically, emotionally and mentally ready for what is by far their biggest challenge in front of their countrymen.

Although President Nonoy Aquino couldn't come to personally cheer for the Azkals due to a very hectic schedule, Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Marianito "Nonong" Araneta, Jr. said they are dedicating this game to the country's chief executive who turned 51 years old just yesterday.

Team manager Dan Palami, for his part, said they have high regard for the Mongolians but he is confident that the Azkals come out spraying the victory champagne.

Composing the final lineup of Team Philippines are Aly Borromeo, Eduard Sacapano, Neil Etheridge, Anton del Rosario, Jerry Barbaso, Kim Relucio, Joebel Bermejo, Rob Gier, Ray Jonnson, Nestorio Margarse, Emilio Caligdong, Simon Greatwich, Peter Jaugan, Mark Ferrer, James Younghusband, Reymark Palmes, Jason de Jong, Patrick Hinrichsen, Jason Sabio, Phil Younghusband, and Ian Araneta.

The 22-man Mongolian contingent, which arrived Monday afternoon with head coach Erdenebat Sandagdorj and assistant Bayanjargal Sharav, is also primed up for battle against the Azkals.

Sandagdorj said they underwent a one-week training in Guangzhou prior to setting foot on the PHL territory.

The police are on full alert today for the security in and out of Panaad Stadium, and they are ready with the contingency, parking and traffic plans, asured provincial police director S/Supt. Allan Guisihan.

More than 1,000 policemen from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, Bacolod City Police Office, as well as the Philippine Army, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Philippine Coast Guard will secure the venue and all entrances and roads leading to the venue, Guisihan added.

Meanwhile, Araneta refused to answer questions from the media regarding the tickets. He said the media can ask any other detail about the game except for the tickets.

As of yesterday, thousands of football fans eager to watch the game are still in a quandary on how to get tickets for the match.

Earlier, organizers announced that 18,000 tickets will be available for the game, 10,000 of which, for the open bleachers, will be distributed for free on February 9, from 1 to 5 pm.

They also said the 8,000 tickets will be for the stadium seats, 4,000 of which are for VIPs and another 4,000 for sale at P300. (FREEMAN)

jedai_blaze

February 8th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Just taken earlier. Along Circumferential road - Bangga Cory going to Brgy. Alijis and Panaad

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By the way, sanag na amun kalsada kay may streetlights na. Thanks to the City Government Officials and to all the people behind this.

pomperadz@yahoo.com

February 8th, 2011, 07:52 PM

Panaad capacity to double
By Joaquin Henson (The Philippine Star) Updated February 09, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0)

MANILA, Philippines - A P200 million budget is being proposed to double the viewing capacity of the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Monico Puentevella said yesterday a big source of funds will be assured if only PAGCOR remits five percent of its gross income to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) as mandated by R. A. 6847.

Panaad is the venue for the national football team’s match against Mongolia in the opener of their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifying home-and-away series tonight.

Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta Jr., who arrived in Bacolod City from Manila the other night, said 18,200 tickets were printed for the match with this distribution – 10,000 general admission free to the public, 2,000 grandstand section free to the public, 2,200 reserved seats for VIPs and 4,000 for sale at P300 each. Araneta said the tickets were “allocated properly.”

To meet the AFC’s lighting requirements, an additional 300 lux was installed at Panaad last Thursday. The fixtures came from the Paglaum Stadium nearby and brought Panaad’s lighting capacity to 800 lux which was the level for the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup matches in Vietnam last year. PSC chairman Richie Garcia arranged the transfer of the lights to Panaad after receiving the go-signal from Department of Education secretary Br. Armin Luistro. The PSC purchased the lights for Paglaum which is owned by the Department of Education. Panaad is owned by the Negros Occidental provincial government.

Panaad was built in 1998 during the term of Gov. Lito Coscolluela to host the Centennial Palaro. Puentevella was then a PSC commissioner. Now, it’s ready for a refurbishing.

Puentevella said the budget to boost Panaad’s capacity could be easily raised if FIFA, generous Middle East countries, the national government and a corporate sponsor like PLDT contribute to the fund.

PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan went to Panaad two weeks ago on Puentevella’s invitation. Pangilinan was in Bacolod to witness Game 1 of the recent PBA Philippine Cup finals between Talk ‘N’ Text and San Miguel Beer.

“It’s a national effort,” said Puentevella. “PLDT will sit down with Gov. (Alfredo) Maranon’s staff to discuss coordination points. If only PAGCOR remits what it is supposed to by law to the PSC, there shouldn’t be a problem raising the funds.”
Puentevella said the PSC Act of 1990 mandates PAGCOR to remit five percent of its gross income to the PSC but during President Ramos’ administration, the contribution was slashed in half. The remittance never went back to the original five percent during the terms of Presidents Estrada and Arroyo.

“In fairness, President Ramos made up for the cut-back by providing funds over and above the five percent when the national government was asked to support our international competitions,” said Puentevella. “If PAGCOR follows the law, the PSC should be getting about P1.2 billion a year instead of only P600 million. With what it’s supposed to get, the PSC could easily allocate about P100 million to refurbish Panaad. If countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar can build national football stadiums up to AFC standards, why can’t we?”

Puentevella said Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri is batting for Panaad’s upgrade.

“The idea is not to build from scratch,” said Puentevella. “Let’s look at the available stadiums. We’ve checked out the Rizal Memorial, University of Makati, PhilSports, Iloilo and Cebu and none can compare with Panaad which has the potential to increase viewing capacity to 32,000. Panaad also has adequate lighting and parking space.”

Puentevella said Panaad now has a seating capacity of close to 16,000. A P200 million budget could build another roofed grandstand on the opposite side of the field and seats behind the two goals to increase the capacity to 32,000.

According to Zubiri, FIFA has 10 prerequisites for a stadium to be considered for international matches – pre-construction decisions such as location, field orientation and multi-purpose facilities, safety, parking, playing area, players and match officials – dressing rooms, media rooms, showers, spectators, hospitality, media, lighting and power supply and communication and additional areas.

The Philippines failed to get a go-signal from the AFF to host a Suzuki Cup semifinal game last year because no venue could meet international standards.

“Let’s hope we never get embarrassed again,” said Puentevella. “The Negros Occidental chapter of the United Architects Association of the Philippines has made an initial survey and came up with a P200 million budget to refurbish Panaad.”

Zubiri is expected to attend the Azkals’ game tonight.

“I just could not believe that a country like ours has no accredited facility to host an international football game,” said Zubiri in a recent privilege speech at the Senate. “It seems that we are so predisposed to the fact that our football teams cannot win and therefore, we need not prepare our stadiums for championships. That’s a shame as our smaller neighbors like Cambodia and Laos have accredited facilities and we do not have any.”

Source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655730&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

pomperadz@yahoo.com

February 8th, 2011, 07:55 PM

Good morning bacolod!!!!...nice to be back again...kag new thread pa!

Congrats Bacolod!..and GOD Bless AZKAL!!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

lgseccionph

February 8th, 2011, 09:11 PM

AFTER GAME PARTY WITH THE AZKALS @ CHALET ROOFDECK
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greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 12:49 AM

^^ Good Morning Bacolod !!!

This is it !!! The day we've been waiting for !!! Good Luck, God Bless and More Power to our Azkals !!! :cheers:

To all Visitors... Welcome to Bacolod City and Negros Occidental !!! VAMOS Philippines !!! :cheers:

jayjay6100

February 9th, 2011, 02:02 AM

Just Do It!No more echos echos pa.Mas more ma appreciate pa sang pipol:cheers::cheers::cheers:Panaad capacity to double
By Joaquin Henson (The Philippine Star) Updated February 09, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0)

MANILA, Philippines - A P200 million budget is being proposed to double the viewing capacity of the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Monico Puentevella said yesterday a big source of funds will be assured if only PAGCOR remits five percent of its gross income to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) as mandated by R. A. 6847.

Panaad is the venue for the national football team’s match against Mongolia in the opener of their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifying home-and-away series tonight.

Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta Jr., who arrived in Bacolod City from Manila the other night, said 18,200 tickets were printed for the match with this distribution – 10,000 general admission free to the public, 2,000 grandstand section free to the public, 2,200 reserved seats for VIPs and 4,000 for sale at P300 each. Araneta said the tickets were “allocated properly.”

To meet the AFC’s lighting requirements, an additional 300 lux was installed at Panaad last Thursday. The fixtures came from the Paglaum Stadium nearby and brought Panaad’s lighting capacity to 800 lux which was the level for the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup matches in Vietnam last year. PSC chairman Richie Garcia arranged the transfer of the lights to Panaad after receiving the go-signal from Department of Education secretary Br. Armin Luistro. The PSC purchased the lights for Paglaum which is owned by the Department of Education. Panaad is owned by the Negros Occidental provincial government.

Panaad was built in 1998 during the term of Gov. Lito Coscolluela to host the Centennial Palaro. Puentevella was then a PSC commissioner. Now, it’s ready for a refurbishing.

Puentevella said the budget to boost Panaad’s capacity could be easily raised if FIFA, generous Middle East countries, the national government and a corporate sponsor like PLDT contribute to the fund.

PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan went to Panaad two weeks ago on Puentevella’s invitation. Pangilinan was in Bacolod to witness Game 1 of the recent PBA Philippine Cup finals between Talk ‘N’ Text and San Miguel Beer.

“It’s a national effort,” said Puentevella. “PLDT will sit down with Gov. (Alfredo) Maranon’s staff to discuss coordination points. If only PAGCOR remits what it is supposed to by law to the PSC, there shouldn’t be a problem raising the funds.”
Puentevella said the PSC Act of 1990 mandates PAGCOR to remit five percent of its gross income to the PSC but during President Ramos’ administration, the contribution was slashed in half. The remittance never went back to the original five percent during the terms of Presidents Estrada and Arroyo.

“In fairness, President Ramos made up for the cut-back by providing funds over and above the five percent when the national government was asked to support our international competitions,” said Puentevella. “If PAGCOR follows the law, the PSC should be getting about P1.2 billion a year instead of only P600 million. With what it’s supposed to get, the PSC could easily allocate about P100 million to refurbish Panaad. If countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar can build national football stadiums up to AFC standards, why can’t we?”

Puentevella said Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri is batting for Panaad’s upgrade.

“The idea is not to build from scratch,” said Puentevella. “Let’s look at the available stadiums. We’ve checked out the Rizal Memorial, University of Makati, PhilSports, Iloilo and Cebu and none can compare with Panaad which has the potential to increase viewing capacity to 32,000. Panaad also has adequate lighting and parking space.”

Puentevella said Panaad now has a seating capacity of close to 16,000. A P200 million budget could build another roofed grandstand on the opposite side of the field and seats behind the two goals to increase the capacity to 32,000.

According to Zubiri, FIFA has 10 prerequisites for a stadium to be considered for international matches – pre-construction decisions such as location, field orientation and multi-purpose facilities, safety, parking, playing area, players and match officials – dressing rooms, media rooms, showers, spectators, hospitality, media, lighting and power supply and communication and additional areas.

The Philippines failed to get a go-signal from the AFF to host a Suzuki Cup semifinal game last year because no venue could meet international standards.

“Let’s hope we never get embarrassed again,” said Puentevella. “The Negros Occidental chapter of the United Architects Association of the Philippines has made an initial survey and came up with a P200 million budget to refurbish Panaad.”

Zubiri is expected to attend the Azkals’ game tonight.

“I just could not believe that a country like ours has no accredited facility to host an international football game,” said Zubiri in a recent privilege speech at the Senate. “It seems that we are so predisposed to the fact that our football teams cannot win and therefore, we need not prepare our stadiums for championships. That’s a shame as our smaller neighbors like Cambodia and Laos have accredited facilities and we do not have any.”

Source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655730&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

dagyang_grandson

February 9th, 2011, 02:11 AM

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

GO AZKALS!!!

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:07 AM

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It's game time (http://www.inquirer.net/sports/articles/its-game-time.html)
Cedelf P. Tupas
First Posted 07:37:30 09/02/2011

Filed Under: Sports, Football, Soccer, Philippines, Azkals, AFC Challenge Cup, Mongolia
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BACOLOD—The match considered puny in international football is the biggest one yet for the Philippines.

Hoping to build on their recent success, the Philippines faces Mongolia on Wednesday in the first leg of their Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup qualifying match before an expected sellout crowd of 18,000 at the Panaad Stadium here.

For a change, the team—affectionately called the Azkals—will be the heavy favorites against the unheralded Mongolians, who are ranked 30 places lower than them in the latest world rankings.

The match kicks off at 7 p.m., and the Panaad is expected to be enveloped in a sea of white in a show of support for the white-shirted Azkals, who achieved fame and lured support following an amazing run to the semifinals of the AFF Suzuki Cup last December.

The importance of the match is not lost on the team.

“We have to prove that what we achieved in 2010 was not a fluke,” said team manager Dan Palami. “We know how important this match is for Philippine football, so we intend to make a good impression in front of our countrymen.”

“We have waited so long for football to touch the hearts of Filipinos and we really have the opportunity to do that,” said team captain Aly Borromeo.

While all the signs point to a victory, the Philippines’ German coach Hans Michael Weiss moved on Tuesday to temper the expectations.

“The Azkals should not be overconfident because there is still an opponent on the other side,” said Weiss.

“They [Mongolians] are a tough team as well. We know they have been preparing. We have high respect for the team.”

Weiss is wary that Mongolia could apply an overly defensive game and turn the tables on the Philippines, similar to what the Azkals did to heavy favorite Vietnam in the Suzuki Cup last December.

“There’s a tendency that they might not play very offensively,” said the PH coach. “But we will have solutions against compact, deep-standing sides.”

Weiss has yet to name his starting 11, but there is a big possibility he will field a squad composed of Suzuki Cup standouts Neil Etheridge, Borromeo, Rob Gier, Jason de Jong, Roel Gener, Chieffy Caligdong, Ian Araneta and brothers Phil and James Younghusband.

Jonnson has been moved to central midfield from leftback, with Gener taking his place in the back four. Caligdong hasn’t started since the 1-1 draw against Singapore in the Suzuki Cup.

The Azkals have gone on three matches without scoring goals, but expectations are high that the drought will end early in the match. Phil Younghusband has vowed to score two goals, while Araneta expects to bag one for the Azkals.

“It’s important that we become aggressive in the first 15 minutes and find our rhythm,” said Borromeo.

The Mongolians, called the Blue Wolves, also vowed to fight for a victory.

“The Philippines is strong, but we want to win as well in their homefield,” said Mongolian head coach Erdenebat Sandagdorj through an interpreter.

Skipper Lumbengarav Donorov, who scored twice in the East Asian Football Championships two years ago, will lead the squad along with Garidmagnai Bayasgalan, a big left-footed defender.

Mongolia has not played a match in two years, its last ending in a 2-0 win over Macau.

ngprofflorida

February 9th, 2011, 03:13 AM

^^

Yes amigo Live at 630 am Estern Standard Time here. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:16 AM

from The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655729&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

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The Phl Azkals have been getting rock star treatment from the teen fans, storming the team bus for a photo shoot with their football idols and mobbing the likes of Phil Younghusband (inset) for autographs. JUN MENDOZA

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:20 AM

Azkals to prove worth vs Wolves (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655729&publicationSubCategoryId=69)
By Olmin Leyba
The Philippine Star
Updated February 09, 2011 12:00 AM

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals face the unheralded Mongolia Blue Wolves in a simple opener of a home-and-away series but which comes as a sort of a celebration for the country’s newly minted sports heroes and the resurgence of interest in the beautiful game.

The team, an assembly of 23 lads adored like rock stars for their looks as much as talent on the pitch, seeks to show that they are for real and not just an overnight one-hit wonder.

They get to strut their stuff at 7 tonight against an obscure Mongolia side in the first game of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying tie.

Watching them are an expected 20,000-plus crowd who would pack the Panaad Park and Stadium to witness them play for the first time since their defining semifinal stint at the AFF Suzuki Cup last year.

“We’re at the crossroads. We have to answer the question whether 2010 was simply a fluke for the Azkals,” said team manager Dan Palami, whose crew caught everyone’s attention when it shocked Vietnam, 2-0, and battled Singapore (1-1), and Myanmar (0-0) to draws en route to a last four appearance in the Suzuki Cup last year.

“We’ll be judged by this game. We can’t discount the fact that there are still some who feel we were just lucky. We have to prove to them that it was not just luck, it was hard work and total effort on the part of the team,” he added.

The Azkals will parade Neil Etheridge, Aly Borromeo, Rob Gier, Ray Jonsson, Anton del Rosario, Roel Gener, Jason De Jong, James Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, Ian Araneta, Phil Younghusband, Simon Greatwich, Nestorio Margarse, Eduard Sacapano, Mark Ferrer, Reymark Palmes, Kim Relucio, Jerry Barbaso, Patrick Hinrichsen, Peter Jaugan, Jason Sabio, Yanti Barsales, Joebel Bermejo against Mongolia.

After this, the Phl booters will travel to freezing Mongolia on March 15 for the last game of their tie. Should they hurdle the Mongolians, the Azkals will take on Myanmar, Palestine and Bangladesh in the group stages, gunning for a victory and a berth to the tournament proper of the AFC Challenge Cup next year.

“Hopefully, a win over Mongolia will set the tone for this year’s campaign,” Palami said.

Phl coach Hans Michael Weiss declared his wards are all set to rumble.

“We have no more concerns right now,” Weiss said on the eve of the match. “We have a wonderful group of players who are on a high fever for this match, and the highest motivation to play in front of their countrymen,” he said.

Skipper Borromeo, for his part, said: “Everyone’s in high spirits right now. They’re all excited to get out into the pitch and no one’s overconfident. The players, the starting 11 especially, are all experienced and mentally prepared, focused and all set to go.”

The younger (23-year age average) and relatively inexperienced Mongolia Blue Wolves, though, vowed to make it a “dog fight” against the fancied Azkals.

“The Philippines is stronger, they have higher Fifa ranking, but any team who’s playing on the field always aims to win so that will be our aim too,” Blue Wolves coach Erdenebat Sandagdorj through an interpreter.

However, he admitted that only half of the side has international experience, but they trained hard since November, having the stretch of their camp in Guangzhou, China.

Notes: Although President Aquino will not be around, the Azkals will dedicate this game as a birthday gift to the Chief Executive, who celebrated his 51st birthday on the eve of the game....An after-game party with the Azkals has been set at 9 p.m. tonight at the L’Fisher Chalet Roofdeck to allow fans to savor the result of the match.

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 03:23 AM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:36 AM

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Azkals, Mongolia battle today (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/azkals-mongolia-battle-today)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

POLICE asked public to come early at the Panaad Park and Stadium so they can already find their respective places for the Azkals’ AFC Challenge Cup qualifying match against Mongolia Wednesday.

Police Superintendent Jefferson Descallar, designated ground commander for the overall security at the stadium in Wednesday's game, said they will open the Panaad Stadium, located at Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, for public entrance at 1 p.m.

To avoid traffic jam at the venue, Descallar appealed to the public to follow the exact flow of traffic from the entrance to the exit.

In terms of security, the stadium is all set for the big crowd, Descallar assured the public.

During the games, special weapons and tactics (Swat) teams will be in place around the stadium while motorcycle-riding members of the special operations group will be going around the venue during the games.

Regional Police Office 6 Director Cipriano Querol, who personally directed the security preparations Tuesday, said the security plan which will be used Wednesday at the Panaad Stadium was the same plan successfully implemented during the Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo and the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo.

Meanwhile, the games secretariat at Panaad said they will start giving out general admission tickets at their booths at 9 a.m.

There are 10,000 general admission tickets. Out of this number, the Negros Occidental Provincial Government has already distributed 3,000 tickets to the different towns and cities in the province so that they can come early to the Panaad Stadium.

Descallar estimated that the crowd, which will come to personally witness the match might reach 20,000.

Panaad Stadium’s seating capacity is 15,000, including the surrounding bleachers. The grandstand can accommodate 5,000.

On the other hand, the one-day event is seen to be an income grosser for businesses in Bacolod City and other neighboring LGUs.

Bobby Magalona, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental, confirmed that all hotels in the city were already fully booked as of Tuesday. Those who have reserved for hotel rooms came in groups, he added.

Rent-a-car businesses too are also fully booked.

Plane seats were also confirmed to be fully booked and airfares are offered now at higher prices than the normal travel days.

Fast crafts operating the Bacolod to Iloilo and vice-versa also received advance bookings.

Sellers of souvenir items, food and beverages are already stocking up on their products, in anticipation of the surge in demand at the venue and in the surrounding areas. (Teresa Ellera-Dulla)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on February 09, 2011.
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like, no, love the highlighted part (in RED)!:okay::okay::okay::cheer::cheer::cheer:
(Agree Sir Linguine?:D)

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 04:38 AM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:42 AM

READY NA ANG PANAAD!:banana::banana::banana:

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Bomb sniffing dogs with members of the Philippine Coast Guard were deployed to secure the Panaad Stadium yesterday for today's game.*

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 04:45 AM

golf naman ah....:D

BGCC Ladies Team Bag Golf Crown

* Sports News

Bacolod Golf and Country Club Ladies Team emerged as champion in the team competition, as Sonnie Montelibano of the winning club ruled the senior’s category of the just-concluded 48th Southern Ladies Golf Tournament at the BGCC course in Barangay Binitin, Murcia, Negros Occidental.

Considered one of the most prestigious golf spectacles in the country today, the event was participated in by top names in women golf circuit including members of the Philippine Ladies squad.

The BGCC champion team composed of Cara Golez, Grace Bañas, Sonnie Montelibano and Jane Park collected a total of 242 points to bring home the crown of the three-day tilt.

The Stella Friend’s BGCC group had a 13 points advantage over first runner-up Delmonte Club led by Leni Cabili who posted 229.

Dottie Ardina, Chihiro Ikeda, Andie Unson and Jayvee Agojo of the Philippine Ladies Team settled for second runner-up with 226 pts.

Montelibano won the championship in the 55 years old and above by a count back over Leni Cabili of Delmonte Team - Manila. They both garnered the same 83 points.

The other winners were Sol Antonio of Villamor Air Base Club, who bagged the title in the Class D category (29-36); Lenin Cabili of Aguinaldo in Class C (24-28); Lilibeth De Villa of Tagaytay in Class B (19-23); Arianne Salvador, Valley Club in Class A (10-18); Jayvie Agojo (NTP) in championship division.

Chihiro Ikeda of the Philippine Team won the overall championship with 167 points.*

http://www.ndb-online.com/feb0911/negros-sports-news/BGCC+Ladies+Team+Bag+Golf+Crown

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:46 AM

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Azkals see victory (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/February/09/topstory1.htm)
BY NIDA BUENAFE

The biggest match in recent Philippine football history unfolds at 7 tonight at the Panaad Park and Sports Stadium in Bacolod City with the national team Azkals confident of victory in the first leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying playoff match against the Mongolia Blue Wolves.

Feeling 100 percent fit and ready for the game, Phil Younghusband said he will try to score at least two goals, while team captain Aly Borromeo said he will do his best to convert a penalty or a corner kick into a goal for the Azkals.

Ilonggos Ian Araneta and co-team captain Chippy Caligdong, whose relatives and friends from Iloilo are coming to Bacolod to see them play, are also optimistic of a big win for the national team.

Araneta, a product of a football grassroots development program and a Palarong Pambansa campaigner for Western Visayas in the 90s, said his forecast is 3-0 in favor of the Azkals.

Caligdong, on the other hand, said the entire team is mentally and physically fit and there is no reason for them not to play a high level game.

Stressing that they can never underestimate the strength and the skills of Team Mongolia, the veteran player from Barotac, Iloilo, said the home crowd will be their inspiration in winning their first game against Mongolia.

Keeping their focus and never to forget that football is 11 against 11 players inside the pitch, Azkals’ head coach Hans Michael Weiss said the team should be careful and should not be complacent with their play.

“The Mongolia team is here to play for their country and they have a young team. Surely, it will be a good game,” Weiss said.

The Blue Wolves trained for one week in Guangzhou, China, before heading for the Philippines and they have veteran players in the lineup too, Mongolia head coach Sandagdorj Erdenebat said during yesterday’s press conference at the L’Fisher Hotel.

Although their players have less exposure to international matches, team manager Dambiijav Terbaatar said they came prepared and their young players are very good.

Meanwhile, Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta said the PFF is happy with the management of the Azkals under team manager Dan Palami and a win by the nationals will be a fitting birthday gift for President Benigno Aquino.

Confident that the national team has prepared well for the tonight’s game, Palami said it has been a tough journey for the Azkals and the players know the importance of winning the game for the country.*NAB

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 04:48 AM

Late Nights at The Negros Museum

* Bacolod City News
* Negros Business
* Negros Occidental Philippines

The Negros Museum will be presenting two late night performances KIBON and PORTLINKS in celebration of TANGHAL 5: National University Theater Festival next week, February 15-19, 2011 hosted by Bacolod City and the Province of Negros Occidental.

TANGHAL is an annual theater festival for university-based theater groups in the Philippines. It is the flagship project of the NCCA National Committee on Dramatic Arts for the National Arts Month celebration every February. This is also brought to you by The Performance Laboratory, Teatrokon Western Visayas, University of St. La Salle, West Negros University, and Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod.

The University of St. La Salle’s Masskara Theater Ensemble will be presenting KIBON directed by Adam Riolo at the Museum Lobby, 9PM of February 16. PORTLINKS, a contemporary dance performance will be presented by the DancePull Company and directed by Dwight Rodrigazo. PORTLINKS will also be staged at the Museum on February 17 at 9PM.

Tanya Lopez, TANGHAL 5 Festival Director, is inviting all professionals and interested Bacolodnons and Negrenses to experience another side of theater with these intimate late night performances. Lopez also adds that these performances are both from Negros and proudly present young Negrense theatre artists.

Tickets are at P100 and only available at The Negros Museum. KIBON is strictly PG18 because of some adult-related material and parental guidance is advised. Limited seats are available for both performances.

For more info, please contact 09173007742 or 7085080.*

http://www.ndb-online.com/feb0911/negros-events-news/Late+Nights+at+The+Negros+Museum

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:49 AM

Football ko ya guihapon Sir Linguine!:D:lol::lol::lol:

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Nation praying for them: Migz (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/February/09/topstory2.htm)
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri yesterday said he wishes the Philippine Azkals the best of luck today, “the nation is praying for them.”

Zubiri is watching the Philippine Azkals’ Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup match against the Mongolian national team at the Panaad Sports Stadium this evening.

“I am excited to see our team in action on Philippine soil. I hope this will be one of many international football games played in our country, and that it sparks a movement for professional football leagues to thrive in the country, like the PBA league,” Zubiri told the DAILY STAR.

Other senators who reportedly are arriving for the game are Loren Legarda, Ramon “Bong” Revilla and Teofisto Guingona III.

Reports yesterday that presidential sister Ballsy Aquino Cruz is arriving today for the football match have been denied, she is not coming.

Meanwhile, Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. yesterday said of the 10,000 free tickets to be distributed by the Philippine Football Federation for today’s game, 3,000 were allocated for his distribution to the towns and cities of the province.

He said the remaining 7,000 were to be distributed by the PFF but it is not known how many remain for release to Negrenses 3 hours before the game at the Panaad today.

Some of the free tickets have already been distributed for football fans from Panay and Negros Oriental.*CPG

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:52 AM

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Security forces swarm Panaad (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/February/09/topstory3.htm)
BY ADRIAN NEMES III

The police sealed off the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, yesterday in preparation for the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup tonight.

The stadium will be opened at 3 p.m. today for the match between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolian national team that will start at about 7 p.m., Supt. Jefferson Descallar, Match Area Security Commander, said.

The Police Regional Office-6 and the Philippine Army have detailed at least 1,200 law enforcers at the stadium to ensure the security of VIPs and spectators.

Police assistance desks will also be put up near the Panaad stadium to assist the needs of those who will watch the game.

Security preparations are in place with K-9 units of both the Philippine Coast Guard and of the Army fielded in and around the stadium, while six ambulances and several fire trucks will also be on stand-by near the match area in case of emergency, Descallar said

The north road of the stadium will be utilized by vehicles of the VIPs, while south road will be used by the general public.

Spectators are urged not to bring hard and pointed objects and huge bags, while parents should not bring children 7-years-old and below, Descallar also said.

A security dry run was conducted yesterday while the Azkal players were practicing, and some policemen were reprimanded because their attention was not on the drill but on the practice game, Descallar told the DAILY STAR.

The Bacolod City Police Office is also in full alert.

City Police officer-in-charge, Senior Supt. Ricardo de la Paz, ordered the ten Bacolod police chiefs in the city to enhance police visibility on vital installations and places of convergence in the city, and to conduct massive checkpoints.

Police Regional Office 6 Director, Chief Supt. Cepriano Querol, has designated PRO 6 Deputy Director for Operations Senior Supt. Antonio Viernes to oversee the security preparations at the stadium and also directed the Regional Public Safety Battalion to provide a maximum number of personnel for the football event.

Querol said they will follow the same security systems they had in Kalibo, Akalan, during the Ati-atihan Festival and in Iloilo City during the Dinagyang Festival in January, where there were no untoward incidents reported.

Aside from the security of the players and VIPs, they have tapped the help of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, the civilian volunteers and the Reserve Training Officer Corps cadets to ensure crowd control, he said.

Querol appealed to the public to help keep the football match peaceful by providing the police information on any untoward incidents or on the presence of suspicious-looking individuals.

He also advised the public to be vigilant of their personal security because they cannot discount the possibility that petty crimes like pickpockets will occur.*APN

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 04:55 AM

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HRANO to mark 6th year with ‘Na’nam’
(http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/February/09/people.htm#people4)

“Na’nam, A Feast of Negrense Flavors” will be the highlight of the 6th year celebration of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental on the theme “HRANO Going Green,” Bobby Magalona, HRANO president, said yesterday at a press conference in Bacolod City.

Na’nam is a unique cooking competition using any of the four local ingredients: subad, takway, kadyos, and tugabang, to promote local produce and Negrense cuisine, HRANO vice president Nestor Evaristo said.

This is open to all professionals, housewives, cooks, students, food enthusiasts, and to anyone who loves to cook. They will create a dish that will highlight the main ingredient using Philippine grown and processed seasoning, Evaristo said.

All entries must be submitted for judging and tasting together with the recipes during the elimination date 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Aboy’s Restaurant. The top five entries will qualify as finalists for the Fiesta Bacolod 2011 competition at Robinsons Place, Bacolod, he also said.

Meanwhile, Evaristo said they believe that if they keep on using local ingredients, the farmers will continue to produce them, because if they don’t, these endemic ingredients will all be gone.

Magalona also said the competition aims at encouraging and inspiring young people, especially those students taking hospitality management courses, culinary arts, and hotel and restaurant management courses.

HNARO organizes competitions like this to open opportunities and avenues for students to get exposed, especially those in colleges outside Bacolod City that offers hospitality management courses like La Consolacion College, Isabela and Fortress College, Kabankalan, Magalona said.

HRANO also wants to promote Negrense hospitality and to be recognized around the world for the quality of food they cook, he also said.

Other competitions are table skirting, table setting, cake decoration, fruit and vegetable carving, and bar tending.

The deadline of submission of registration forms, registration fee, and the recipe will be on Feb. 22. For more details on the competition, interested parties may call Maricar Dabao at Tel. Nos. 708-1462, 476-9686 or 09173000060.*LTG

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 05:07 AM

Tani while wala pa na open libot2x anay ang mga visitors around Panaad Park. Para makita amn nila ang kina-iya kag nagkalain2x nga produkto kada lugar. Then kaon dayun inasal kag Talaba. :)

underoath

February 9th, 2011, 05:46 AM

GO AZKALS! God bless our team!!!

See you there later! We will be watching and cheering for you!!! :)

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 05:56 AM

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Watch Studio 23 Live TV Online free streaming.
http://www.watchpinoytv.info/live-streaming-channels/watch-studio-23-live/

underoath

February 9th, 2011, 06:10 AM

Baw may mga ticket scalpers naman hu tag 1,500 kuno baligya nila supposed to be free na para sa hampang ka Azkals kag Mongolia.

Watching ANC online now
http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

baw indi ko maka screenshot haw?... Daw rockstar status sila ba...
Goodluck Azkals

damo guid scalpers mig...:)

c6josh

February 9th, 2011, 06:38 AM

arcabe

February 9th, 2011, 06:41 AM

butz

February 9th, 2011, 07:14 AM

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 07:29 AM

20,000 spectators expected to watch Azkals game (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/20000-spectators-expected-watch-azkals-game)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. cautioned the Negrenses who will watch tomorrow's game of the Team Azkals against Mongolia at the Panaad Park and Stadium to avoid bringing children as 20,000 spectators are expected to troop to the 15,000-capacity venue.

The Philippines will battle Mongolia for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying tournament. Game One will be played tomorrow while Game Two will be played on March 15 at Ulan Bator, Mongolia.

"Because of the large number of people expected to watch the match, it is better to avoid bringing children because they might get hurt in the rush of the crowd," the governor said. "Moreover, they cannot yet appreciate and enjoy the game."

Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office Director Allan Guisihan, who is in-charge of the overall security at the stadium during the game, also echoed the governor's call.

Due to the expected huge turnout, Marañon disclosed that Panaad Stadium in-charge Ian De Ramos is planning to extend an additional 10 layer seats for the bleachers for the convenience of the spectators.

On the other hand, the governor reiterated that the provincial government only provides the venue for the game. The Capitol has no control over the distribution of tickets for the match, citing that the provincial government was only provided with a certain number of tickets by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF).

However, Marañon said, the promised tickets of PFF have not yet been given to the Capitol as of yesterday, adding that the organizers promised to deliver them today.

Many interested spectators have been making inquiries about the tickets, especially those that will be given free to the public.

Meanwhile, Marañon said President Benigno Aquino III is probably not coming to witness the game.

Usually the advance party and the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) comes three days before the President's arrival but as of yesterday, there was no official notice sent to the Capitol from Malacañang.

Senators Ramon Revilla, Loren Legarda, Juan Miguel Zubiri and Teofisto Guingona III are expected to be present for the game. (Teresa Ellera-Dulla)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on February 08, 2011.

Te, sin-o ang ga kamol sang ticket? teng deng deng???esep esep!!!:bash:

The AZKALS KENNEL known as Pana-ad stadium

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Wow!!! I hope this would give Philippine Football a big kick ang make it as the next thing to basketball and boxing in the country.

AZKALS - derived from the name ASKAL, a Filipino slang term for "asong kalye" - a domesticated dog breed that is a result of multiple nter-mixed dog breeds.

this is true with our Philippine Team...its truly mixed...super breeds!!!!:lol::lol::lol:

Yes! Agree man ko da!
Tani with the AFC Challenge Cup, magaan atensyon ang situation sang sports facilities sa city kag sa province. Who knows, basi magaan additional funding kag ma-renovate. :D

In due time, we won't be just the Football City of the Philippines, Bacolod will be the Sports Capital as well. :cheers:

Amu gani hambal ko migs. Don't destroy Paglaum Stadium because this will complement Panaad as to seating capacity and hosting of simultaneous events. Kulang sa Paglaum are additional seats and a multi-level parking space. Panaad could also have additional bleachers at the western half of the stadium to increase seating capacity but never enclose the stadium with bleachers because it would be hot and humid. Ambot kun ngaa wala gid da sa aton authorities like the provincial gov't nga naga pamati kag ga tika sa aton mga suggestions.

And labay man akon, hambal ni Monico mapadugang sya seats sa Panaad?...ay nungka na pag pasugti sa iya kay kawaton ya naman na ang budget:bash:

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Team Azkals pose for a photo in front of the New Government Center, yesterday. Back row shows Team Manager Dan Palami holding the symbolic key to the City with Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia.*[via ndb-online.com]

This is a good move for the Philippine Team to pay courtesy to the host city. Kun si Bing pa maghambal

" its not about politics here. we would just like to play our role in the smooth hosting of this international event."

this is in line with POC's continued snub to the Bacolod City govt by not sending them official invitation to the football match :ohno:

Mayo tani kung wala ni bwas palso like what happened during the SEA Games. :ohno: Nag-brownout in the middle of the game, kag 8pm na to. Kahuluya kun ma-brownout-an bwas ang Panaad. :lol:

Speaking of plans regarding a stadium, if masyado gid kamahal magpatindog sang bag-o, why don't they renovate Panaad? Pataason ang bleachers area. I-renovate ang seats. Add a reclining roof. I-improve ang facilities, etc.
I-model nila ang stadia from other countries. For the glory of Philippine football, indi lang please pag-i-corrupt sang mga officials ang kwarta. There's already a pledge from FIFA for financial support. Kasubo nga ma-realize ta nga wala gid sang "real" stadium ang Pilipinas.

Medyo controversial pa to ang deal with the PFF and a religious congregation, not to mention daw wala na masyado duta kung diin i-locate ang proposed stadium.

damu gid hisaan kag gusto lang gid manginansya....:ohno:

Is it me or naka-short si Monico Puentevella during the press con? :lol:

amu na ang gago. pakita gid abi nga football gid sya amu nag attire....:bash:

I hope everybody realizes that Monico is just around for his selfish motives.
Remember that EVIL WILL TRIUMPH IF GOOD MEN DO NOTHING...^^

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Bus drivers’ training
in WV soon: TESDA

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority will soon start training bus drivers here in Western Visayas, a government press release said.

TESDA Iloilo provincial director Lorena Yunque said they have tentatively scheduled the training of 1,732 bus drivers affiliated with the 866 authorized units of buses plying the highways of Western Visayas this month or early March.

She said these bus drivers will be trained after the trainers finish their ongoing training for the National Certification Level 3 in Manila and are already ready for the regional run.

TESDA is tying up with the Ceres Bus Liner Company for its units to be used in the actual training.

The NC Level 3 training for bus drivers will run for 18 days with the topics including minor maintenance of vehicles, observation of traffic rules and regulations, safety measures and courtesy.

The training is also in preparation for the 2012 requirement of bus companies where drivers have to undergo NC Level 3 training before they can be employed, the press release said.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/February/09/businessnews1.htm

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 07:44 AM

Baw amu gid ini ang dapat sir. I-re train ang tanan nga drivers kay kadamu sang mga bulay-og

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 07:47 AM

Baw ah ga inulan...nami ni football

jundem_dq63

February 9th, 2011, 07:58 AM

What time mag start ang Game?

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 08:19 AM

amo gid Doc, lain pa kay kon kis a ang iban na drivers nagakatulugan kag ang iban ya nagapula ang mga mata while naga maneho sang salakyan....:ohno::ohno:...:bash::bash:

jayjay6100

February 9th, 2011, 08:24 AM

Baw ah ga inulan...nami ni football

Nami gid ni ila tampisaw.Nami gid man hampang Basta basa.:banana::banana::banana:

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 08:41 AM

grabe mga migs ka popular sang football di subong ba, lain gid ya ang pagka fanatic sang mga fans, may mga bisita kami na mga babae bag o lang nag gwa may mga pinta ila guya, ang isa philippine flag ang isa ya may pula na heart ang iban ya mga numbers sang ila idol....kag puro sila tanan naka puti....:cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana::banana:....sadya sadya gid ni karon sa lacson strip after sang hampang, win or lose kuno may celebrasyon gid....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 09:10 AM

What time mag start ang Game?

7 pm migo ..:)

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 09:21 AM

^^
Dali na lang!:banana::banana::banana:
Commercial Break ta anay!:D

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BquY6zd9Wxo/TQMcsAe3ATI/AAAAAAAANYY/Gp3PXCMPuH0/s640/Azkals+ad.jpg

For many of us who still do not know the names and faces:
Top (L to R): Alexander Borromeo (captain), James Younghusband, Neil Etheridge, Ian Araneta, Anton del Rosario, Rob Gier.
Bottom (L to R): Jason de Jong, Phil Younghusband, Emilio Caligdong, Chris Greatwich, Ray Jonsson.

Go Azkals!

source (http://bleachersbrew.blogspot.com/2010/12/gatorades-congratulatory-print-ad-to.html)

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Another commercial :D

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fEI7wjAWNdA/TTZbwL9CZCI/AAAAAAAAAX0/KkQr-tu9LIQ/s1600/Mizuno.jpg

source (http://lloydygaga.blogspot.com/2011/01/azkals-for-mizuno.html)

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 09:24 AM

gin moderate posts ko...ahay....it just seems that my post will be delayed and it will be of little significance if it would be approved later...daw makadulula gana

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 09:28 AM

gin moderate posts ko...ahay....it just seems that my post will be delayed and it will be of little significance if it would be approved later...daw makadulula gana
------------------------------------
:ohno::ohno::ohno:
Gaugtas man gani kahapon si miga sugar Doc!
Instead nga sa start of the new thread ang iya mga (awesome) posts about Negros, wala na lang eh! Nami guid tani kun sa start kay para new thread opener:ohno:
Mayo lang kay wala ya gina-moderate posts ko eventhough I also started with zero post count sang ma-archive ang previous thread ta!:ohno:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 09:35 AM

amo gid Doc, lain pa kay kon kis a ang iban na drivers nagakatulugan kag ang iban ya nagapula ang mga mata while naga maneho sang salakyan....:ohno::ohno:...:bash::bash:

halin sa shopping derecho sa carinderia sa 23rd kag 18th abi...tapos pasimple derecho sa mga tiangge sa brgy 3 :nuts::bash:

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Bacolodnons,

There was much chaos and problems in panaad, Bacolodnons who had waited and qued from 6am,,,, had to go home cuz there was no free tickets or 300 piso tickets that are given or sell to Bacolodnons. I was desperate to buy up to 1pm, just had to back home. As I heard there in panaad there was no availble free tickets or P300, what a shame maayo na sila ang organizer kidlatan ,,,,,,,,,:bash::bash::bash:

AFAIK ha, the Blue, Red, and Yellow section tickets were already sold out online. The only way to buy them was through sending an email to the PFF, depositing the money in the bank account, and claiming the tickets either in Manila or here in Bacolod. As for the Green, Purple, and Orange section tickets, amo ni siya ang general admission which was supposed to be given for free. Lain lang kay may nagwa nga press release nga 9am kuno ipanghatag but then it was delayed to 1pm kuno? :nono:

Naluoy lang ko sa mga football fans nga nag-camp pa halin kagab-i sa Panaad Park just to have the tickets. I dunno kung diin nagkadto ang 10,000 free tickets. :dunno:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 09:48 AM

AFAIK ha, the Blue, Red, and Yellow section tickets were already sold out online. The only way to buy them was through sending an email to the PFF, depositing the money in the bank account, and claiming the tickets either in Manila or here in Bacolod. As for the Green, Purple, and Orange section tickets, amo ni siya ang general admission which was supposed to be given for free. Lain lang kay may nagwa nga press release nga 9am kuno ipanghatag but then it was delayed to 1pm kuno? :nono:

Naluoy lang ko sa mga football fans nga nag-camp pa halin kagab-i sa Panaad Park just to have the tickets. I dunno kung diin nagkadto ang 10,000 free tickets. :dunno:

mabuyayawan gid na da ang mga "puti nga kuring" nga mahilig mangawat. Si sin-o pa abi ang ga pang kamul sang ginansya...fame????esep esep...hahahahaha:bash:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Another commercial :D

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fEI7wjAWNdA/TTZbwL9CZCI/AAAAAAAAAX0/KkQr-tu9LIQ/s1600/Mizuno.jpg

source (http://lloydygaga.blogspot.com/2011/01/azkals-for-mizuno.html)

Where is this Mizuno shop....gusto ko mag bakal:nuts:

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 10:03 AM

Where is this Mizuno shop....gusto ko mag bakal:nuts:

ang pinakalapit doc sa Ayala Cebu....:nuts::nuts:...

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 10:31 AM

^^
May ara man Doc sa SM City

SM City-Cebu galing!:lol::lol::lol:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 10:56 AM

ang pinakalapit doc sa Ayala Cebu....:nuts::nuts:...

^^
May ara man Doc sa SM City
SM City-Cebu galing!:lol::lol::lol:

Ay te..:bash:

hay, tani may ara man sa Mizuno displays sang mga sports shops ta di :nuts:

Ka bwisit my tickets from my cousin sa SMART wala nag abot...grrrr:bash:...I really hate it when one of the most awaited events matabu tapos wala gid ko ya tsansa maka singgit to sa Panaad.:bash:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Hi Guys!!!

Just dropping by before I go to PANAAD STADIUM to watch the Game of Azkals Versus Mongolia!!!

GOOD LUCK TEAM PILIPINAS FUTBOL!!!

GO AZKALS!!!

YEYEYEYEY!!!

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Ay te..:bash:

hay, tani may ara man sa Mizuno displays sang mga sports shops ta di :nuts:

Ka bwisit my tickets from my cousin sa SMART wala nag abot...grrrr:bash:...I really hate it when one of the most awaited events matabu tapos wala gid ko ya tsansa maka singgit to sa Panaad.:bash:

kagaina guin tawagan ako sang taga NOFA asking if madayun to ang gin pa reserve ko nga 10 Php300 tickets... kay gina hulat nila nga i claim ko... t guin cancel ko nalang eh kay ambi ko ya may tickets na kamu... :)

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM

kagaina guin tawagan ako sang taga NOFA asking if madayun to ang gin pa reserve ko nga 10 Php300 tickets... kay gina hulat nila nga i claim ko... t guin cancel ko nalang eh kay ambi ko ya may tickets na kamu... :)

Ay te...haaay...will be green-eyed with envy with you guys...mapa Kaisei na lang ko pampaumpaw lain buot ^^

Christendom

February 9th, 2011, 11:06 AM

ISANG ORAS NALANG... GO AZKALS NA!!!

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 11:10 AM

^^
Nice article.:)
Kadtuan ko ni bala kun ara na ko sa Bacolod!( soon!:D:))

lapit lang na sa akon workplace kag sa balay..."fake Bobs" tawag nila:nuts:

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Mang screenshot ko for updates bala..di na mangakig mga mods?:)

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Screenshots from http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

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Masugod na. Goodluck :)

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 11:55 AM

Mahambal kolang damu2x gid ya tawo.... :cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

sternocleidomastoid

February 9th, 2011, 12:00 PM

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.Go Azkals! Go Philippines!
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Very vibrant crowd you've got there, Bacolod! :okay:

arcabe

February 9th, 2011, 12:01 PM

ang mahambal ko lang migo...kulang pulungkuan...dapat dugangan na sunod, gwapo tsura sang Panaad sa TV, daw international stadium man...:banana::banana::banana:

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Screenshots from http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182641_10150101945827350_687882349_6159075_6546772_n.jpg

Amu ni sila ang halins a inyo @Chef?

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jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 12:05 PM

ang mahambal ko lang migo...kulang pulungkuan...dapat dugangan na sunod, gwapo tsura sang Panaad sa TV, daw international stadium man...:banana::banana::banana:

Gani migs.. damu2x gid ya Tawo... Grabe ang syagit ka mga fans hu

Go Azkals :banana::banana::banana:

arcabe

February 9th, 2011, 12:08 PM

Gani migs.. damu2x gid ya Tawo... Grabe ang syagit ka mga fans hu

Go Azkals :banana::banana::banana:

daw gapalamugnaw man ko tan-aw migs...nami guid man kon imo guid ya nga pungsod ang gahampang football, ma feel mo guid ang intensity!!!:banana::banana:

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 12:13 PM

Sus!!!! kanugon score na tani ka Azkals!!!! whew...

Screenshot from http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

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jmok

February 9th, 2011, 12:18 PM

sa tv lg ko galantaw................heheeehhe...sadya sg hampang....

good pm

JuIcYdUdE22

February 9th, 2011, 12:47 PM

GOAL!!!

jedai_blaze

February 9th, 2011, 12:54 PM

First Goal by Chieffy Caligdong

Screenshot from http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

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jundem_dq63

February 9th, 2011, 12:59 PM

First Goal by Chippy Caligdong

Screenshot from http://streampinoy.info/anc-channel-live-streaming.html

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

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http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168427_10150101959447350_687882349_6159197_7721865_n.jpg

YEHEYYYYYYYYYY......
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

Thanks for the update migo.......

RAEN

February 9th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Tahum2x sg Panaad. Tahum2x sg ila field. Kulang na lng gid seats. Azkals 1 - Mongolia 0

qwert_guy

February 9th, 2011, 01:57 PM

.

cOngrats AZKALS.... WOW!!!:banana::cheers:

JuIcYdUdE22

February 9th, 2011, 01:58 PM

WOOOOOOT

ngprofflorida

February 9th, 2011, 01:59 PM

CONGRATULATIONS PHILIPPINE TEAM

ken_7

February 9th, 2011, 02:00 PM

2 - 0 ^^ Congrats to Azkals
Great job bacolod for being such an awesome host. Proud to be pinoy kita:cheers:

mackoyMD

February 9th, 2011, 02:05 PM

PICS LIFTED FROM DYAN CASTILLEJO'S TWITTER ...

http://img.twitrpix.com/daoo

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sternocleidomastoid

February 9th, 2011, 02:07 PM

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Congrats Azkals! Congrats Philippines! One Team. One Country. :cheers:
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boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:07 PM

WE WON!!!!

PHIL -2
MON - 0

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:11 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:13 PM

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Gcorneja

February 9th, 2011, 02:14 PM

I guess, Caligdong who made the 1st goal is from Bacolod. The second was by Younghusband in the last few minutes. The standing ovation and the fireworks display after the victorious game was overwhelming. Good job Bacolodnon and to those who were there at the Panaad Stadium. We, who were just watching at our TV screens were also cheering, yelling etc...

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:15 PM

AZKALS STREET VICTORY PARTY AT LACSON ST TOURISM STRIP NOW!!!!!!!GO! GO! GO!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:16 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Caligdong,Younghusband deliver big in Azkals' 2-0 AFC win vs Mongolia (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/212610/halftime-caligdongs-goal-gives-azkals-1-0-lead-vs-mongolia)
02/09/2011 | 07:51 PM

Air Force personnel Emil Caligdong came through with a brilliant play in the first half then Phil Younghusband capped the Philipine Azkals’ performance by striking a goal down the stretch, towing the Pinoys to a 2-0 victory over Mongolia Wednesday night in their AFC Challenge Cup match at the packed Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Caligdong scored the first goal for the Azkals in the 42nd minute. The midfielder called by his peers as “Chieffy" eluded his defender then delivered the first point between the legs of the Mongolian goalie to the delight of the hometown crowd.

Younghusband, easily one of the most popular booters on the Azkals side, wasn’t contented killing the time away.

As the clock ticked the 93rd minute, the part-time model struck one right in between a more relaxed Mongolian defense that all but sealed the win for the Azkals.

The 2-0 victory by the Filipinos give the Azkals enough cushion as they travel to Mongolia before their Feb. 16 encounter. Mongolia plays host against the Philippines in their second encounter by virtue of the home-and-away format of this event. - Rey Joble, GMA News

Gcorneja

February 9th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Barotac Nuevo as mentioned si Caligdong :)

Mu man na pagkabalo ko pero as to what I've read this afternoon sa write up sa Star, he's from Bacolod. Eight players daw are from WV; 2 are from Negros and 6 are from Ilo.

Anyway, I really enjoyed watching the game.

Pero... SHOWBIZ!

Camera lenses were focused on "good-looking" players... May na notice ko gani kay Younghusband.:lol::lol::lol:

cribs88

February 9th, 2011, 02:26 PM

congratz AZKALS......

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 02:27 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

PHL AZKALS

:applause::applause::applause:....:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:....:banana::carrot::cucumber::pepper::banana2:....:banana::carrot::cucumber::pepper::banana2::banana::carrot::cucumber::pepper::banana2::banana::carrot::cucumber::pepper::banana2:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:29 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Azkal fans pack stadium in Bacolod (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/09/11/azkal-fans-start-pack-stadium-bacolod)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 02/09/2011 6:10 PM |
Updated as of 02/09/2011 8:19 PM

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/people/athletes/people_in_panaad.jpg

MANILA, Philippines – Football fans began to fill up the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City hours before the Philippine Azkals-Mongolian Blue Wolves match on Wednesday evening.

The fans, mostly clad in white T-shirts in support for the Azkals, were in a festive mood and very anxious to see their football heroes in action.

“Punong-puno ang stadium, sea of white people in the stadium. Everybody is so excited. Sa labas [ng stadium], maraming tao rin,” ABS-CBN sports correspondent Dyan Castillejo told dzMM.

More than 18,000 fans are expected to cram the 15,000-seater stadium just to watch the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifier between the Azkals and the Blue Wolves.

Castillejo said the atmosphere in Panaad resembled scenes normally seen in football-crazy countries.

“Everybody is just all smiles... ‘yung nakikita natin sa Europa na ‘di natin usually nakikita sa Philippines. It's so nice to see the Philippines is getting into a sport that is actually the most popular in the world,” she said.

First goal in 10 minutes

Castillejo said the Azkals are 100% prepared for the game, citing improvements in the team’s game since German coach Hans Michael Weiss took the helm.

The Philippine team plans to play aggressive football to tire out the Mongolians.

“They hope to score the first goal within the first 10 minutes para tuloy-tuloy na,” said Castillejo.

Wednesday’s game is the first in the home-and-away qualifying series between the Azkals and the Blue Wolves.

Weiss said it is important for them to score many goals in this game so they won’t have to play catch up when the series transfers to Ulan Bator in Mongolia on March 15.

“To win the first leg is important in qualifying,” Weiss earlier said. “Mongolia has been inactive for the past couple of years and they come from cold weather, so we will try to catch them out by pushing forward and trying to score goals early on.”

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:34 PM

I'm happy that this sweet and smiling provincial city of ours made the PHILIPPINES a proud and rising star in football...

...PADAYON BACOLOD!!!! SIGE LANG, SIGE NA BACOLOD BATO KITA!!! HUDYAT PUTBOL!!!

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:36 PM

pYPuVx6Kkuk

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 02:37 PM

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 02:39 PM

the AZKALS gave us a clue...we should wear white shorts next time...its a definite headturner :jk::D:D:D

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Mu man na pagkabalo ko pero as to what I've read this afternoon sa write up sa Star, he's from Bacolod. Eight players daw are from WV; 2 are from Negros and 6 are from Ilo.

Anyway, I really enjoyed watching the game.

Pero... SHOWBIZ!

Camera lenses were focused on "good-looking" players... May na notice ko gani kay Younghusband.:lol::lol::lol:

Hmmm....hype like Grendel Alvarado from Bacolod representing Iloilo at the Bb Pilipinas...hehehehehehe :nuts:

Goodlooking players make good attention to a lot of pinoys and makes them more glued to the TV. A marketing strategy of the network..:lol::lol::lol:

I'm just proud that Bacolod delivered the crowd we all want and giving them a wonderful accommodation. This opens up the city of smiles to much potential to international event in the future :lol::lol::lol:

It's really heartwarming to see the very big crowd cheering for our Philippine football team and also good to see the very big improvement in the playing skills of our native born players like Cheffy Caligdong and Ian Araneta, both from Iloilo who gave a very good account of themselves and playing their hearts out before their kababayans.....again Congrats Azkals, we're proud of you....:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Gcorneja

February 9th, 2011, 02:48 PM

White shorts burn pantyliners! :lol::lol::lol:

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 02:53 PM

http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/images/azkals-fans.jpg

TEAM AZKALS

With a huge Philippine flag, these fans show their support for the Philippine Azkals outside the Pana-ad Stadium in Bacolod City Wednesday, February 9, 2011, where the Azkals play against Mongolia in the AFC Challenge Football Cup. (Photo by TONY PIONILLA)

http://www.mb.com.ph/

gustokiddo

February 9th, 2011, 02:53 PM

the AZKALS gave us a clue...we should wear white shorts next time...its a definite headturner :jk::D:D:D

:lol::lol::lol::lol:
kung sa Facebook ni, LIKE!

zynet

February 9th, 2011, 02:53 PM

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:02 PM

CONGRATULATIONS AZKALS !!! :banana::banana::banana:
CONGRATULATIONS BACOLOD !!!:banana::banana::banana:
CONGRATULATIONS PHILIPPINES !!!:banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:02 PM

repost!:)

PHARTY PHARTY PHARTY!!!

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source (http://www.lfisherhotelbacolod.com/)

superpilyoako

February 9th, 2011, 03:03 PM

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:05 PM

^^ Passed Northdrive Lacson this afternoon and saw metal railings installed ... The whole lacson strip gid ya gali migs ang Party !!! Yepey !!!:banana: ari lang ko galing ya house .. hehe

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:06 PM

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@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:08 PM

^^ Passed Northdrive Lacson this afternoon and saw metal railings installed ... The whole lacson strip gid ya gali migs ang Party !!! Yepey !!!:banana: ari lang ko galing ya house .. hehe

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Ara guid na didto migs si miga shugar!:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 03:08 PM

repost!:)

PHARTY PHARTY PHARTY!!!

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Ara ko sa Lacson gina, nagpuli ko ah...duty pa ko bwas...kung indi lang tani...baw!!!!!:nuts::nuts:

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:10 PM

2-0 :) Congartualtions AZKALS. Superb hosting Bacolod, you really exceeded expectations. Just watching it through Studio 23 and I can see that the crowd is well- behaved, but the cheers and supports fills the whole stadium. I'm wishing for a bigger and better stadium next time, nonetheless, that game is really a good treat to all who watched the games. :)

thanks for the kind words migs ..:) same here ., just watch the game on tv , still the excitement and thrill is there ... :banana: i really regret i did not watch the match live :ohno:

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:14 PM

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Ara guid na didto migs si miga shugar!:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

laban gid migs .. :D :cheers: cant wait to see the pics of people cheering and jumping , the AZKALS scenes and actions plus the awesome fireworks .. :) :banana:

RAEN

February 9th, 2011, 03:15 PM

upod mga chicks ya. :bash::bash::bash:
dra sya maabilidad

pabay-i nyo lang na si Pnoy kay DOLLS na ya iya gusto hampangon... :lol:

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:16 PM

^^ :lol::lol::lol:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:19 PM

^^
Intriga ina ha!:lol::lol::lol:
Awayon ka guid karon ni Kris!:lol::lol::lol:

greenflare

February 9th, 2011, 03:21 PM

^^ It's sad the Pnoy was not there ..:ohno:

RAEN

February 9th, 2011, 03:26 PM

Ka-obvious sina na asta subong wala pa xa asawa... Agree? :lol:
next opponent will be Bangladesh. Hopefully they will renovate the Panaad. :banana:

JEFFjr_25

February 9th, 2011, 03:26 PM

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it's party time na. Party for two reasons --- Phil Azkals 2-0 victory over Mongolia's BlueWolves and the successful hosting of the Phils' Football City, Bacolod. :cheers::cheers::cheers: Congrats sa tanan. :cheers:

ngprofflorida

February 9th, 2011, 03:33 PM

Ka-obvious sina na asta subong wala pa xa asawa... Agree? :lol:
next opponent will be Bangladesh. Hopefully they will renovate the Panaad. :banana:

Where's the Venue? Panaad ?

RAEN

February 9th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Where's the Venue? Panaad ?

I don't know. Hopefully it will be in Panaad if it's a home and away series just like The Azkals vs The Blue Wolves.

sternocleidomastoid

February 9th, 2011, 03:50 PM

Here's the reason why PNoy could not come to Bacolod....:(

http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/images/palawan-underground-river.jpg

AQUINO EXPLORES PALAWAN'S SUBTERRANEAN RIVER

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III together with Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn explores the world-famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park to boost up its campaign to be one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature during his visit to Puerto Princesa City Wednesday February 9, 2011. (Photo by GIL NARTEA/MALACAÑANG)

nag tour gali siya ya sa palawan, oh well, I guess sports is not one of PNoy's interests, sad so sad....mas importante ang lagaw lagaw para sa iya....:ohno::ohno::bash::bash:

http://www.mb.com.ph/

:ohno: Hindi naman mawawala ang Puerto Princessa Subterranean River kahit next month pa siya pumunta. Ang first game ng football between the Philippines and Mongolia, once lang mangyayari, once niya lang yun puede ma-experience ng live and he gave up that opportunity. Oo, puede pa nga niyang mapanood ang next game, pero yun nga, sa description pa lang, "next" game na, ibang laro na naman, panibagong experience. He badly needs to sort out his priorities.

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 03:57 PM

:ohno: Hindi naman mawawala ang Puerto Princessa Subterranean River kahit next month pa siya pumunta. Ang first game ng football between the Philippines and Mongolia, once lang mangyayari, once niya lang yun puede ma-experience ng live and he gave up that opportunity. Oo, puede pa nga niyang mapanood ang next game, pero yun nga, sa description pa lang, "next" game na, ibang laro na naman, panibagong experience. He badly needs to sort out his priorities.
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:okay: Another SUPER LIKE!:D

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 03:57 PM

pabay-i nyo lang na si Pnoy kay DOLLS na ya iya gusto hampangon... :lol:

Ka-obvious sina na asta subong wala pa xa asawa... Agree? :lol:
next opponent will be Bangladesh. Hopefully they will renovate the Panaad. :banana:

one more game migs PHIL vs MONG at Ulannbator, Mongolia....if we win its PHIL vs. BANGLADESH/PALESTINE/JORDAN

Where's the Venue? Panaad ?

hopefully eh...and kung sa Bangladesh its either Dhaka or Chittagong guro :banana:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:04 PM

OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PHILIPPINE AZKALS!!!

IT WAS REALLY A NIGHT WORTH REMEMBERING!!!

I WAS THERE AND I WITNESSED EVERYTHING AND EVEN THOUGH THE STADIUM IS IN STANDING ROOM, NO REGRETS AT ALL!!! 3 HOURS STANDING AMIDST THE HEAT (of the Human Body) AND THE SMELL OF THE SWEAT (including the indians beside me) I DID NOT REGRET AT ALL...

After the first goal by Caligdong (or Calindog)... i was like deciding to go home due to stress and i am tired standing already... but the action seeing the game live is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO INTENSE!!! the halftime break is sooo fun as we do the "WAVE" and everybody is enjoying it... what makes me feel more proud is that, even foreigners are cheering for the azkals... kasadya guid ya soooo much... until the whole Game ended, I was there, Standing and VERY PROUD of the Azkals and the Audience...

There was an instance that during the first half, something happened between the azkals and the wolves and the people started shouting "Boo" but then realized that doing such is a BIG "NO-NO" sa football... and it only lasted for about 3 secs... good thing damu guid ya "Fanatics" kasy sila ang naga saway sang mga spectators nga daw wala pa "KNOW-HOW" sa football...

May ara pa to gani ya nagsinggit nga == WALA NAG SHOOT HAW? == hahahaha then == DAPAT MA FREE THROW SI JAMES! == hahaha feeling nila daw basketball lang... hahahaha kasadya guid kay tanan nga Local Dialects daw nabatian ko kagaina!!! hahahaha

Then what I like most about the Spectators is that, when the Mongolian Team went to their Bus, they greeted them CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD PLAY as well... daw ka nami lang sang Feeling nga ka SPORT sang mga nagtumalan-aw... :)

Basta I AM SOOO HAPPY... :)

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Masugod na. Goodluck :)

^^ Makes me more even proud that I WAS THERE!!! :)

Mahambal kolang damu2x gid ya tawo.... :cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

^^ AS IN SUPER DAMU DAMU TAWO!!! daw panaad festival lang... bisan ang mga Spectators sa sulod GABAHA na sa kadamuon,... ang mga TAWO SA GWA AMO MAN... naga PAMATI nalang sang HINUGYAW ka mga TAWO... SANAG SANAG Sang PANAAD... DAW DAYTIME guid tuod!!!

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^^ Thank you so much.... Thank You Thank You... PROUD TO BE PINOY!!!

ang mahambal ko lang migo...kulang pulungkuan...dapat dugangan na sunod, gwapo tsura sang Panaad sa TV, daw international stadium man...:banana::banana::banana:

^^ I LIKE I LIKE!!! go go go!!! Thanks migs...

daw gapalamugnaw man ko tan-aw migs...nami guid man kon imo guid ya nga pungsod ang gahampang football, ma feel mo guid ang intensity!!!:banana::banana:

^^ Haaaaaaaaaaay super super lain guid ya ang feeling... kung ano ka EXCITING mag WATCH ka sa TV, 100x more exciting sa LIVE migo kay damu damu guid ka ya ma witness!!! hehehehe

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^^ ONE TEAM. ONE COUNTRY! go go go AZKALS!!!

I guess, Caligdong who made the 1st goal is from Bacolod. The second was by Younghusband in the last few minutes. The standing ovation and the fireworks display after the victorious game was overwhelming. Good job Bacolodnon and to those who were there at the Panaad Stadium. We, who were just watching at our TV screens were also cheering, yelling etc...

^^ Birthright, he is from BAROTAC NUEVO... but I guess he studied at WNC... :)

AZKALS STREET VICTORY PARTY AT LACSON ST TOURISM STRIP NOW!!!!!!!GO! GO! GO!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ Wala na ko nagkadto dockie... super kapoy guid!!!

Caligdong,Younghusband deliver big in Azkals' 2-0 AFC win vs Mongolia (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/212610/halftime-caligdongs-goal-gives-azkals-1-0-lead-vs-mongolia)
02/09/2011 | 07:51 PM

Air Force personnel Emil Caligdong came through with a brilliant play in the first half then Phil Younghusband capped the Philipine Azkals’ performance by striking a goal down the stretch, towing the Pinoys to a 2-0 victory over Mongolia Wednesday night in their AFC Challenge Cup match at the packed Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Caligdong scored the first goal for the Azkals in the 42nd minute. The midfielder called by his peers as “Chieffy" eluded his defender then delivered the first point between the legs of the Mongolian goalie to the delight of the hometown crowd.

Younghusband, easily one of the most popular booters on the Azkals side, wasn’t contented killing the time away.

As the clock ticked the 93rd minute, the part-time model struck one right in between a more relaxed Mongolian defense that all but sealed the win for the Azkals.

The 2-0 victory by the Filipinos give the Azkals enough cushion as they travel to Mongolia before their Feb. 16 encounter. Mongolia plays host against the Philippines in their second encounter by virtue of the home-and-away format of this event. - Rey Joble, GMA News

^^ Joshku! pagka first goal nya daw ma COLLAPSE ako!!! pati ang mga foreigners nga Europeans sa Tupad ko daw nag-tiririing man ang ila mga utok... ga ugyon guid sila ya sa Philippines... :) Indi ko lang keri paglumpat lumpat sang mga indiano sa tupad ko pagka-goal ni Caligdong! Joshme!!!

I'm happy that this sweet and smiling provincial city of ours made the PHILIPPINES a proud and rising star in football...

...PADAYON BACOLOD!!!! SIGE LANG, SIGE NA BACOLOD BATO KITA!!! HUDYAT PUTBOL!!!

^^ SUPER LIKE!!! More More More!!!

Here's the reason why PNoy could not come to Bacolod....:(

http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/images/palawan-underground-river.jpg

AQUINO EXPLORES PALAWAN'S SUBTERRANEAN RIVER

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III together with Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn explores the world-famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park to boost up its campaign to be one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature during his visit to Puerto Princesa City Wednesday February 9, 2011. (Photo by GIL NARTEA/MALACAÑANG)

nag tour gali siya ya sa palawan, oh well, I guess sports is not one of PNoy's interests, sad so sad....mas importante ang lagaw lagaw para sa iya....:ohno::ohno::bash::bash:

http://www.mb.com.ph/

^^ Nag-INAGI naman gali si PNOY... ka stupid sa iya ah!! kanami LAMPUSAN! wala pulos!

http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/images/azkals-fans.jpg

TEAM AZKALS

With a huge Philippine flag, these fans show their support for the Philippine Azkals outside the Pana-ad Stadium in Bacolod City Wednesday, February 9, 2011, where the Azkals play against Mongolia in the AFC Challenge Football Cup. (Photo by TONY PIONILLA)

http://www.mb.com.ph/

^^ Nahisa ko sa ila kay wala ko ya nakapa-Face and Body Paint... may ara to ya isa ka nagtan-aw nga nag Boxer Short lang to sha nga blue then whole Body nya painted with the Phil Flag color... then sa Likod nya daku daku nga ASKAL nga design!!! :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts: infairness, GWAPO sha... :)

2-0 :) Congartualtions AZKALS. Superb hosting Bacolod, you really exceeded expectations. Just watching it through Studio 23 and I can see that the crowd is well- behaved, but the cheers and supports fills the whole stadium. I'm wishing for a bigger and better stadium next time, nonetheless, that game is really a good treat to all who watched the games. :)

^^ Thank you so much... Makes us all proud to be Pinoy!!! :)

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Ara guid na didto migs si miga shugar!:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

^^ Hay migo wala na ko nagkadto sa Lacson kay imagine, I walked from Panaad Park asta sa Intersection sang Alijis-Taculing!!! kakapoi guid ya!!! huuhuhuhuhuhuhu

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:13 PM

:ohno: Hindi naman mawawala ang Puerto Princessa Subterranean River kahit next month pa siya pumunta. Ang first game ng football between the Philippines and Mongolia, once lang mangyayari, once niya lang yun puede ma-experience ng live and he gave up that opportunity. Oo, puede pa nga niyang mapanood ang next game, pero yun nga, sa description pa lang, "next" game na, ibang laro na naman, panibagong experience. He badly needs to sort out his priorities.

^^ Very Super Super Like!~~ PNOY needs someone to wake him up!~~

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 04:17 PM

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Isa man ko ta gina sa naga-human wave! Haha! Kasadya gid ya! :lol:

I need to sort out my pics, medyo low batt na gid ko subong nga gab-i so I'll just post articles na lang. Good night Bacolod! Congrats Azkals! Bacolod did a superb job in hosting the qualifiers for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup! Party2x mode na sa L'Fisher! :cheers:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:23 PM

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Isa man ko ta gina sa naga-human wave! Haha! Kasadya gid ya! :lol:

I need to sort out my pics, medyo low batt na gid ko subong nga gab-i so I'll just post articles na lang. Good night Bacolod! Congrats Azkals! Bacolod did a superb job in hosting the qualifiers for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup! Party2x mode na sa L'Fisher! :cheers:

Wow! Ma Party ka guid sa LFisher ya Migo? hehehe please post pics di bi sa thread... medyo di manami kuha ko kagina sang pictures kay LOW QUALITY lang nga daan ang camera... hehehee

But will still post pics here sa thread ah...

Linguine

February 9th, 2011, 04:24 PM

:ohno: Hindi naman mawawala ang Puerto Princessa Subterranean River kahit next month pa siya pumunta. Ang first game ng football between the Philippines and Mongolia, once lang mangyayari, once niya lang yun puede ma-experience ng live and he gave up that opportunity. Oo, puede pa nga niyang mapanood ang next game, pero yun nga, sa description pa lang, "next" game na, ibang laro na naman, panibagong experience. He badly needs to sort out his priorities.

:okay:....I so agree, he surely missed the opportunity to be part of the resurgence of philippine football, a missed opportunity indeed, I hope he makes up for it by watching the second game in Ulan Bator...:nuts:

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 04:28 PM

Overflow crowd turns out for Philippine team's match (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ann/20110209/tph-overflow-crowd-turns-out-for-philipp-fb8bb4f.html)

Bacolod City (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Although no more tickets were available, thousands were waiting outside the Panaad Sports Stadium in Bacolod City at 3 p.m. Wednesday hoping to get tickets for the Azkals (the Filipino football team's) match against the Mongolian national team.

"The problem is all the tickets have been sold out and the 10,000 free tickets have been given out," Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. said.

The Philippine Football Federation gave Mara�on 3,000 free tickets for distribution to towns and cities of Negros Occidental and took charge of the distribution of the remaining 7,000.

Mara�on said some people camped out near the Panaad from the night before to get tickets but these were just not enough.

As of 3 p.m., he added, about 5,000 people were still waiting to get tickets.

He said the Panaad has a capacity for 18,000 people but it looks like it will be an overcapacity crowd.

Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, who was set to watch the match, said he wished the Philippine Azkals the best of luck.

"The nation is praying for them," Zubiri said, adding that he felt excited to see the Azkals in action on Philippine soil.

"I hope this will be one of many international football games played in our country, and that it sparks a movement for professional football leagues to thrive in the country, like the PBA league," he added.

Fans lucky to have purchased or gotten free tickets went to the match wearing white T-shirts bearing the words "I love Azkals."

detours

February 9th, 2011, 04:31 PM

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Isa man ko ta gina sa naga-human wave! Haha! Kasadya gid ya! :lol:

I need to sort out my pics, medyo low batt na gid ko subong nga gab-i so I'll just post articles na lang. Good night Bacolod! Congrats Azkals! Bacolod did a superb job in hosting the qualifiers for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup! Party2x mode na sa L'Fisher! :cheers:

ako man migo...daw domino effect lang gid ya ang human wave kagina...wala untat a...kapila gid suliton...isip ko kalima gid ko ya nagwave.

nagpagutok gid ko to ya...imagine nga ang capacity sa sulod 20,000 ang wala bala kasulod mga 10,000 pa siguro...naglibot libot na lang sila sa Panaad Park mayo lang kay ang iban nga LGU's nag open man sang ila pavillion ti naka sightseeing man ang wala kasulod sa Stadium.

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Here's some Photos I took before and during the Game...

Sorry for the LQ Pics... :)

The Ticket. Thank you for the Major Sponsors = Gladita + Alabuton

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During the Game...

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The First Goal... Score = 1(PHL) - 0(MON) =

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The Second Goal... Score = 2(PHL) - 0(MON) =

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After the Game... During the Fireworks chorva

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During the Azkals Victory Run...

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Sorry Sorry guid sa Low Quality Pics... I hope I can grab pics from either Alabuton or Annie May or Daryl so I can post much more clearer and more crisp pictures from the Azkals Match... :)

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:44 PM

ako man migo...daw domino effect lang gid ya ang human wave kagina...wala untat a...kapila gid suliton...isip ko kalima gid ko ya nagwave.

nagpagutok gid ko to ya...imagine nga ang capacity sa sulod 20,000 ang wala bala kasulod mga 10,000 pa siguro...naglibot libot na lang sila sa Panaad Park mayo lang kay ang iban nga LGU's nag open man sang ila pavillion ti naka sightseeing man ang wala kasulod sa Stadium.

^^ Korek! hahahaa ang Human Wave sa grandstand guid nagsugod... then pati ang Bleachers nag Join nalang dayun... kasadya lang... hehehe Baw nagpagutok ka guid to gali ya migo kuha ticket??? :)

detours

February 9th, 2011, 04:51 PM

thanks for the kind words migs ..:) same here ., just watch the game on tv , still the excitement and thrill is there ... :banana: i really regret i did not watch the match live :ohno:

migo....you really have missed almost one half of your life...abaw ah.indi ka lang mangakig ha?

indeed Bacolod's hosting was super!damo lang galing nadismaya kay wala kasulod.so majustify na gid ni nga dapat lang gid madugangan ang seating capacity sang PANAAD Stadium.hopefully dasun nga international event nga hiwaton diri mga 40,000 na na ang total seats.kag madugangan pa gid na ang mga lights.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S A Z K A L S!!!!! We Love You.

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 04:57 PM

detours

February 9th, 2011, 05:00 PM

^^ Korek! hahahaa ang Human Wave sa grandstand guid nagsugod... then pati ang Bleachers nag Join nalang dayun... kasadya lang... hehehe Baw nagpagutok ka guid to gali ya migo kuha ticket??? :)

wala ko nagpagutok a...you know naman as what I've posted in FB...nagpadikit ko bala sa hinablos ko nga ara kay Monico...ti nasakop ko eh sang ila ticket.nagpila man gid ko ya to have some additional tickets for my friends pero wala man gali may gin pang distribute kay na dispose na tanan...so nag dali dali na lang ko ya kadto sa akon designated slot eh...baw VIP pro sa left wing ako nagtupa.kaulugut gid gani.pero okey lang kay naka tan aw man gid bisan medyo agwanta sa baho kag gin ot...charge to experience tanan ah...(sorry for the O.T. dear mods)

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 05:01 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:02 PM

^^
Watching Bandila Live!:banana::banana::banana:
Siempre, headline ang Azkals Victory in where else? BACOLOD!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Live in L'Fisher Chalet Roofdeck ang report ni TJ Manotoc!:banana::banana::banana:

ngprofflorida

February 9th, 2011, 05:05 PM

SHAKEYS Stand Alone Lacson
24 Hour Store
SOON TO OPEN

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Bistro Negrense (Mayfair Plaza)

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Piazza Sorrento

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Thanks for live pictures, Enjoy gid kami diri sa Florida..... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:07 PM

CONFIRMED!!! from a reliable source: the building where Shakey's Lacson would be opened will be 5-STOREYS!....toink!..:banana::banana::banana::banana:
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TOINK! TOINK! TOINK!:lol::lol::lol:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 05:08 PM

^^
Watching Bandila Live!:banana::banana::banana:
Siempre, headline ang Azkals Victory in where else? BACOLOD!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

tani ma tatak na sa aton ini nga tradition. ina bala ang ga dalallagan gid sa dalan and mag celebrate....

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM

Nation toasts Azkals' 2-0 win (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=656094&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

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FOOTBALL RENAISSANCE: Over 25,000 flag-waving fans jam the Panaad Stadium stand to cheer the Phillippine Azkals in their match with the Mongolia’s Blue Wolves in the AFC Challenge Cup series. JUN MENDOZA

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The Azkals’ mauled the visiting Blue Wolves of Mongolia at the packed Panaad pitch last night, scoring two goals before over 25,000 fans and millions more at home to underscore the rebirth of Philippine football.

Playing aggressive ball before an overwhelming home field support, the Philippine side dominated Mongolia from start to finish and gained the headstart in their AFC Challenge Cup 2012 qualifiers duel here.

Emilio Caligdong, a veteran forward from nearby Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, and midfielder Phil Younghusband, football’s poster boy from Britain, knocked in the goals for the fancied Azkals, typifying the squad’s potent mix of homegrown talents and Fil-foreign aces.

The Azkals will go for the Blue Wolves’ jugular for the second leg on March 15 in chilly Ulan Bator. The Mongolians need to beat Phl booters by 3-0 to salvage the tie and qualify to the group stages beginning March 26 in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

The final score did not actually reflect the one-sided nature of the match, with the Filipinos enjoying long periods of possession and the Mongolians content on being a defensive side in the match witnessed by more than 25,000 people in white shirts.

“We expected a difficult match, the team and myself prepared for a match like this. We showed patience and great determination. Even though we didn’t convert many of our scoring opportunities, we managed a 2-0 in the end,” said Phl coach Hans Michael Weiss.

As promised by Weiss when he took over as Azkals mentor last month, the Filipinos got busier on the offensive end, attacking the Mongolian keeper Ganbayar Tseveensuren with impunity right from the get-go.

They failed to find the mark in their first six goal attempts before Caligdong finally struck at the 42nd minute, sneaking the leather in between the legs of Tseveensuren to put the hosts in the scoreboard.

The icebreaker gave the Azkals the confidence to crank up dangerous incursions into the Mongolians’ territory in the second half, playing a Mongolian side that was three-man short owing to two yellow cards slapped on Pagamsuren Altantulga (a foul and delay of game infraction in the 25th minute) and injuries to Garidmagnai Bayasgalan (75th minute) and Ochbayar Olzvoi (89th minute).

“I couldn’t understand why my player was given a second yellow card. That (ejection) made it a lot difficult for us,” said Mongolia coach Erdenebat Sanadagdorj through an interpreter.

“The series is not yet over though. We’ll go back to Mongolia, prepare and hope to win by three goals,” he added.

Notes: Throngs of fans queued up at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan as early as 6 a.m. hoping to get free tickets to the highly-anticipated match. They were disappointed to learn that contrary to an announcement on a TV station, organizers were no longer giving away free tickets on the day of the match... It may not be the Fifa World Cup, not in prestige or magnitude, but certainly there was World Cup electricity yesterday, with Azkals fans coming in white shirts and waving white hankies as show of support to the home team...Sounds of vuvuzuela and drums fill the packed stadium encircled by eucalyptus trees.

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:10 PM

^^
IMO,daw indi guro stand alone store ang Shakey's-Lacson since 5 storeys man ang building?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

A 5-storey Shakeys? WOW!:D

sonofignatius

February 9th, 2011, 05:11 PM

cheers, AZKALS/ team pinas!

saw the crowds that trooped to panaad on TV. the huge turnout and the all-out support of bacolod are in themselves HOME RUN (or more precisely, a PERFECT GOAL)!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:14 PM

CONFIRMED!!! from a reliable source: the building where Shakey's Lacson would be opened will be 5-STOREYS!....toink!..:banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ Wow!!! Hopefully More midrises soon sa Lacson Tourism Strip... :)

^^
Watching Bandila Live!:banana::banana::banana:
Siempre, headline ang Azkals Victory in where else? BACOLOD!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Live in L'Fisher Chalet Roofdeck ang report ni TJ Manotoc!:banana::banana::banana:

^^ Meeeeee too! Watching Live! hahahaha :)

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Thanks for live pictures, Enjoy gid kami diri sa Florida..... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ Youre Welcome Migo... all for Bacolod and the people like you who misses Bacolod already... :)

tani ma tatak na sa aton ini nga tradition. ina bala ang ga dalallagan gid sa dalan and mag celebrate....

^^ Yes migo... medyo hilaw pa ang Passion sang mga Pinoy sa Football... but TIME WILL COME... :) subong ang After Party and Celebration daw pa SOSY EFFECT pa... :)

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:20 PM

^^
IMO,daw indi guro stand alone store ang Shakey's-Lacson since 5 storeys man ang building?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

A 5-storey Shakeys? WOW!:D

^^ 2 Levels lang guro ang i Occupy for the Shakey's itself... then the rest of the building will be used as office for the Franchisee itself... remember, the whole area is already bought by the Bacolod Franchisee of Shakeys, so it can still be considered Stand-alone... :)

cheers, AZKALS/ team pinas!

saw the crowds that trooped to panaad on TV. the huge turnout and the all-out support of bacolod are in themselves HOME RUN (or more precisely, a PERFECT GOAL)!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ :okay::okay::okay::okay: I AGREE!! Thanks Father... :)

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM

^^
IMO,daw indi guro stand alone store ang Shakey's-Lacson since 5 storeys man ang building?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

A 5-storey Shakeys? WOW!:D

the architect told me ....ehem...reliable source gali...:bash::nuts:

I think the building is built for Shakey's as the main establishment but will open for commercial spaces at the other floors. Wala ya man gin hambal nga Shakey's gid ang 5 floors (nano na Shakey's Philippines HQ???)

SUV111

February 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM

^^ 2 Levels lang guro ang i Occupy for the Shakey's itself... then the rest of the building will be used as office for the Franchisee itself... remember, the whole area is already bought by the Bacolod Franchisee of Shakeys, so it can still be considered Stand-alone... :)

^^ :okay::okay::okay::okay: I AGREE!! Thanks Father... :)

oh i thought its an expansion of bank of commerce and shakeys is one their tenants.

SUV111

February 9th, 2011, 05:28 PM

congrats Azkals and Congrats Bacolod for a job well done for hosting this event...too bad i was on duty... but anyway, Panaad Stadium looks telegenic...very nice venue indeed :) hope they will expand so they can accommodate more international football events :) hahahaha where else? but here....

SUV111

February 9th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Jim Paredes: "We let the Dogs out and they had Mongolian barbecue for dinner.. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 05:30 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Jim Paredes: "We let the Dogs out and they had Mongolian barbecue for dinner.. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"
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LIKE!:okay:
Make it SUPER DUPER LIKE!:okay:
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

boy muscovado

February 9th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Jim Paredes: "We let the Dogs out and they had Mongolian barbecue for dinner.. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"

AZKALS - coined after the Filipino slang word "ASKAL" (shortened from ASONG KALYE) for mongrels or mixed-breed domesticated dogs that are found all over the Philippines. It is usually the pet dog of the common Filipino home.

It is but apt that the name was used as the Philippine Football Team composed of "hybrids" and the "mixed-breeds". It symbolizes the Filipino's conglomerate origins and uniqueness.:banana::banana::banana::banana:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:41 PM

the architect told me ....ehem...reliable source gali...:bash::nuts:

I think the building is built for Shakey's as the main establishment but will open for commercial spaces at the other floors. Wala ya man gin hambal nga Shakey's gid ang 5 floors (nano na Shakey's Philippines HQ???)

^^ Hahahahaha Kasadya guid dayun! hahahahaha

oh i thought its an expansion of bank of commerce and shakeys is one their tenants.

^^ Ambot lang migo ah... I based it man lang sa report dire sang una sa thread nga hambal ang area na nga gina tukuran sang Bank of Commerce guin acquire back sang mga owners which happened to be the Bacolod Franchisee sang Shakeys...

^^ Basta whatever it is, GO GO GO!!! Happy Happy Happy!!!

congrats Azkals and Congrats Bacolod for a job well done for hosting this event...too bad i was on duty... but anyway, Panaad Stadium looks telegenic...very nice venue indeed :) hope they will expand so they can accommodate more international football events :) hahahaha where else? but here....

^^ Who knows? basi ya sa nakita ni BOSSING mo MVP sa huge turn-out sang crowds, mag DECIDE sha nga mag release dayun 1 Billion para i UPGRADE ang seating Capacity sang Panaad... as well as totally REFURBISH it... :) = (refurbish = is that the correct term?)

Jim Paredes: "We let the Dogs out and they had Mongolian barbecue for dinner.. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"

^^ Hahahaha ka funny ah... namit guro nga mongolian barbecue... in fairness, mga gwapo guid ang iban nila nga players (Mongolia)... :)

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Baw ah si Doc "Papa Ver" Lacson ara gid!!!!.....I'm sure nabusog mata ya sang lantaw sang "white shorts and more"....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^ :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts: kasipat guid sang mata ni doc ah!!! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Naughty!!! :bash::bash::bash::bash:

AZKALS - coined after the Filipino slang word "ASKAL" (shortened from ASONG KALYE) for mongrels or mixed-breed domesticated dogs that are found all over the Philippines. It is usually the pet dog of the common Filipino home.

It is but apt that the name was used as the Philippine Football Team composed of "hybrids" and the "mixed-breeds". It symbolizes the Filipino's conglomerate origins and uniqueness.:banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ :okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay:

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:47 PM

HUVCFu0iR9I

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 05:47 PM

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The Philippines’ Anton Del Rosario (4) and Mongolia’s Pagamsuren Altantulga (9) chase the ball in the first half action.

Credits to PhilStar (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=656097&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

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Baw hisa gid ko ya sa mga DSLR lens sang mga photojournalists. :(

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:52 PM

Panaad na lang bala ang padakui!:)
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Wanted: A bigger football stadium (http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20110210-319435/Wanted-A-bigger-football-stadium)
By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:01:00 02/10/2011

Filed Under: Football, Sports Buzz, Heavy construction, Government offices & agencies

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines – They came as early as 6 a.m. for a match scheduled 13 hours later, a sense of anticipation rarely seen for an event in the Philippines.

By 10 a.m., the crowd had already swelled to 5,000.

Sadly, though, majority of them were not getting tickets to the AFC Challenge Cup qualifying match pitting the Philippines and Mongolia at the Panaad Stadium here.

And the high demand for Wednesday night’s home match has again renewed the call for a bigger stadium in the country.

“The bottom line is we need a bigger stadium,” said Philippine Football Federation president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta. “We are sorry that we could not accommodate everyone.”

Araneta said the 10,000 general admission tickets were already farmed out to the Negros Occidental provincial government, PFF sponsor Smart and PFF-member football associations all over the country.

So when fans flocked to the Panaad Wednesday morning, there was nothing more to give away, except for a few hundred paid grandstand tickets, which were claimed.

The PFF printed out 18,000 tickets, including 4,000 grandstand tickets worth P300 each that was sold out days before the match, and 4,000 VIP tickets.

“It’s a problem, but we think of it as a good problem because it means that the sport is getting a lot of attention,” said Araneta, who disclosed that President Aquino had released P3 million for the staging of the event.

Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia said increasing the capacity of Panaad to between 30,000 and 40,000 could cost about P150 to P200 million.

Increasing the capacity of the grandstand area of Rizal Memorial in Manila costs even more—between P200 and P250 million.

But Garcia said the lack of parking space would be a problem if matches were held there.

“We don’t have the money to do that,” said Garcia, who also watched the match on Wednesday night, referring to the improvement of the stadiums.

Garcia said one option would be getting a private company to sponsor the improvement of the stadiums in exchange for naming rights.

“It’s a good sign,” said Garcia of the huge turnout at the Panaad. “But we should really do something about the stadium. If we have that, this problem would have not existed.”

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:53 PM

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 05:56 PM

^^ Ay Sheyyyyt!!! Si Idol ko ANTON... :) Anton del Rosario... :lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::bash::bash::bash:

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 05:58 PM

underoath

February 9th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Xeltran

February 9th, 2011, 06:04 PM

I actually don't care if Smart decides to rename Panaad Stadium to Panaad-Smart Stadium or Smart Stadium or Smart Panaad Stadium or whatever as long as the venue will be refurbished/renovated/insert similar term here and Smart is willing to share the cost.

@dark spirit

February 9th, 2011, 06:06 PM

daw wala na lang ni masapakan ang Bacollywood 3 due to the Azkals match...

Award-winning docu caps Negros fest (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20110209-319375/Award-winning-docu-caps-Negros-fest)
By Carla Gomez
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 18:13:00 02/09/2011

Filed Under: Cinema, Awards and Prizes, Entertainment (general), Rape, Crime and Law and Justice

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines—A documentary about an American war veteran, who settled in Negros Occidental and was convicted of rape, shows how poverty can push parents to sell their children, Negrense film director Peque Gallaga said.

“Kano: An American and His Harem,” directed by Monster Jimenez, capped the five-day Bacollywood 3: Visayan Film Festival held at Robinsons Movie World Cinema 6 here.

The film traces the story of Victor Pearson, former US Marine and Vietnam war hero, from his hometown in Oregon, United States, to Barangay Andulauan, Ilog, where he had sex with and physically abused numerous local women, some of them minors and siblings.

“Kano” is an “indictment of the system, an eloquent argument for the passage of the reproductive health bill,” Gallaga said on Sunday. The film relates how parents allowed their young daughters to live with the ex-Marine. “Initially, it’s easy to set up parameters of what is right and wrong,” Gallaga added. “Then you ... realize there is something distorted about their (parents) world view.”

The film won the 2010 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Award for First Appearance and Best Documentary in the 12th Cinemanila International Film Festival in December last year.

By invitation
Pearson settled in Ilog in 1979 and started his harem. He was arrested in August 2001 and charged with 87 counts of rape committed against eight women, mostly minors. Some eventually withdrew their charges. He was convicted of two counts of rape involving a 15-year-old and is now serving an 80-year sentence at the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa City.

In 2005, Jimenez interviewed Pearson and some of the women. She also went to Oregon to interview his sisters.

The Bacollywood screening was strictly by invitation; Jimenez said she wanted to protect the women in the docu.

“Kano” is produced by Arkeofilms, an independent film company where Jimenez is managing director.

thesugarfairy

February 9th, 2011, 06:12 PM

CONGRATS AZKALS!

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience watching the game live! What a superb support by Filipinos! Excellent hosting by our humble city!!! A jolly, bouyant and spirited crowd!!! WHAT an EXPERIENCE!!!

Damo nagsaka sa grandstand miske wala ticket. Tsk! Pasugtan ah kay we're not yet used to it BUT hopefully the organizers will look into it and improve next time...:(

We were eight who watched the event BUT sad to say nga wala guid nakasulod ang duwa. Ang isa nagpuli pa earlier from Singapore para lang makahingabot! Hahays....Sa widescreen na lang sya nagtan-aw! Mayo kay ang two ka visitors from Manila, nakasal-ot guid. Nami pa sa bleachers (free admission) kay tawhay pa sila ya. Wala tikluranay.

But in general, the hosting of Bacolod was a BIG success!!! It made me more proud to be a Bacoleño/Negrense and a Filipino! More so, lipay guid ko nga ang paborito ko nga sport had its genesis in our country!!!

GO AZKALS!!! CONGRATS to ALL PINOYS!!!

pictures to follow bwas ah...nabilin sa salakyan sg migo ko ang camera...:)

^^ Guin OVERESTIMATE nila ang CAPACITY sang Grandstand mo... then ang mga VIP's daw mga piho man bit bit lang sang ila mga alipores!!! daw kanami panuklon... gutok gutok guid kami to ya sa kilid sang Grandstand... haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay... :bash::bash::bash::bash:

^^ But OVER-ALL.. it's overwhelming... KASADYA guid... Make me proud to witness the game LIVE!

^^ Will wait for the pics tomorrow... :okay:

I actually don't care if Smart decides to rename Panaad Stadium to Panaad-Smart Stadium or Smart Stadium or Smart Panaad Stadium or whatever as long as the venue will be refurbished/renovated/insert similar term here and Smart is willing to share the cost.

^^ :okay: :okay: :okay: AGREE!!!