Buglas Filipinas played undefeated to the semi-finals of the 2025 Kanga Cup
The U15s girls team played undefeated until the semi-finals.
Filipino-Australians in Canberra gave their full support to The Buglas Filipinas Team.
Originally named Buglas in the old Hiligaynon Language, the Spanish changed the name to Negros.
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Buglas Filipinas U15s Coaching Team with Queensland-based Mr Football, Coach Elmer Lacknet Bedia, Head Coach Pangs Silava and Coaching team, Christian Earl Bona, Red Yasay , Ron Gerard Molequin Credit: Daniel Marc Delena
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