Rice farmers in several sectors of Guayas, Ecuador, decided to advance their planting schedule ahead of the winter season to secure an early harvest. ^[1] The Salón de la Fama de los Inmortales del Deporte Romanense will induct 12 local athletes on Sunday. ^[2] Javier Ronquillo indicated that the canton of Daule occupies the first place in total surface area with 18%, earning it the title of the rice capital of Ecuador. ^[3] Javier Ronquillo, president of the National Corporation of Rice Producer Organizations (Corpnoarroz), stated that Guayas is the province with the highest rice production in the country. ^[4] José Reyes stated that farmers now expect to harvest in the first few days of December to protect against the El Niño phenomenon. ^[5] José Reyes, president of the Permanent Committee, announced that former baseball players Demetrio Guerrero and Rafael Contreras will be inducted. ^[6] José Reyes, president of the Permanent Committee, announced that the inductees include former basketball player Eduardo Gómez and Edwin Encarnación, a star of Major League Baseball. ^[7] José Reyes, president of the Permanent Committee, announced that the late world boxing champion Julio Gervacio will be immortalized. ^[8]