The Central Bacolod U13 girls team “Buglas Filipinas”, powered by the Bacolod City Mayors Office, in collaboration with Trinity Christian School and Gardenville United Football Club, Inc. (GUFCI), are set to prove their prowess in the upcoming Festival of Football, 9-a-side provincial tournament, presented by Philippines Football Federation, on February 25, in San Carlos City.
The tournament winner will represent Negros Occidental Football Association in the Iloilo City regional finals against NOSIRFA, Central Visayas FA, Eastern Visayas Regional FA and Panay FA.
Gloria Rafaella Salazar, GUFCI President said, ‘Buglas’ is the pre-hispanic name of Negros Island with a very rich football history, influenced by the early settlers. It was also highlighted by the international events such as the SEA Games, AFC & AFF games held at the Panaad Stadium, Bacolod City by the former Ceres- Negros FC during pre-pandemic years.
‘Filipinas’ was inspired by Philippines Womens World Cup 2023 campaign in Australia/ New Zealand, to encourage girls, that they too can also compete in the world stage football.*
