AT LEAST 12 teams are set to see action in the men’s division while seven other squads will vie for top honors as the 2011 National Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship gets underway today in three separate venues.
Men’s defending champion Rizal Technological University and distaff crown holder De La Salle University are set to battle it out in the weeklong competition spearheaded by the Philippine Volleyball Federation.
Also expected to return to the Summer Capital are National College of Business Administration and National University.
On the distaff side, University of Perpetual Help, last year’s runner-up; newcomer University of Manila; and other squads from the UAAP are expected to participate.
Local squads who are set to challenge the visiting squads are the University of the Cordilleras, the 24th Baguio–Benguet Educational Athletic League defending champion, in the women’s volleyball crown.
Saint Louis University, BBEAL’s men’s volleyball champion, and the University of Baguio are also set to join the weeklong tournament.
The activity is an annual volleyball championship of the PVF, which is part of the grass-roots development program aimed to create opportunities for students to showcase and enhance their volleyball skills and abilities.
It will also give way for talent identification to be considered in the National Youth Volleyball Team.
There will be a single round robin in the preliminary round in both the men’s and women’s divisions with the top eight teams in each division advancing to the quarterfinal round.
The number 1 team after the quarters will then face the number 8 seed, the number 2 facing the number 7 seed, the number 3 going up against the number 6 seed and the number 4 seed battling the number 5 seed.
The winners of the knockout matches will then advance to the semifinal round in hopes of entering the finals of the tournament.
University of the Cordilleras, Benguet State University and Cordillera Career Development College will be the venues for the weeklong collegiate competition. (Roderick Osis)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Iranians sweep Le Tour Baguio leg
IT WAS a complete sweep as three Iranians took the 1-2-3 finish at the close of the 2011 Le Tour de Filipinas here in Baguio City.
The Iranians were simply awesome in their uphill battle, as they managed three hours to navigate the 112.5-kilometer fourth leg coming from Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Yellow Jersey Rahim Emami of Azad University came first in the finish line with the time three hours nine minutes and 53 seconds followed by his teammates Farshad Salehiam (3:10:22) and Amir Zargari (3:10:25), second and third, respectively.
Stage One winner Emami, along with his teammate Zargari, claimed Stage 4 was one of their best climbs. “The course was good for us,” says Zargari whose team did not experience any flat tire or delay.
The Iranian trio success was beyond the expectation of many. The four men breakaway team composed of Filipinos Sherwin Carrera (7-Eleven), Mark John Laxer G. Galedo (7-Eleven), Oscar Rendole (Smart), and Joseph Millanes (American Vinyl) thrilled the fans and followers hoped high for their fellow country men.
Their lead during the initial stretch was taken over upon entering the King of the Mountain challenge. The challenge twisted the scenario and gave way for Azad University riders to work to their advantage.
Chairman Bert Lina is happy on the success of Le Tour de Filipinas 2011.
“It is a compact tournament. The Filipinos were able to see how foreign competitors perform and that would be the basis of improving cycling,” he says.
Lina added, “The cycling movement is getting active” after the Le Tour was the only bicycle tour in the country sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale.
Lina said the goal is to come up with a yearlong program to develop cyclists and prepare them for a larger UCI-sanctioned competition.
The Iranians were simply awesome in their uphill battle, as they managed three hours to navigate the 112.5-kilometer fourth leg coming from Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Yellow Jersey Rahim Emami of Azad University came first in the finish line with the time three hours nine minutes and 53 seconds followed by his teammates Farshad Salehiam (3:10:22) and Amir Zargari (3:10:25), second and third, respectively.
Stage One winner Emami, along with his teammate Zargari, claimed Stage 4 was one of their best climbs. “The course was good for us,” says Zargari whose team did not experience any flat tire or delay.
The Iranian trio success was beyond the expectation of many. The four men breakaway team composed of Filipinos Sherwin Carrera (7-Eleven), Mark John Laxer G. Galedo (7-Eleven), Oscar Rendole (Smart), and Joseph Millanes (American Vinyl) thrilled the fans and followers hoped high for their fellow country men.
Their lead during the initial stretch was taken over upon entering the King of the Mountain challenge. The challenge twisted the scenario and gave way for Azad University riders to work to their advantage.
Chairman Bert Lina is happy on the success of Le Tour de Filipinas 2011.
“It is a compact tournament. The Filipinos were able to see how foreign competitors perform and that would be the basis of improving cycling,” he says.
Lina added, “The cycling movement is getting active” after the Le Tour was the only bicycle tour in the country sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale.
Lina said the goal is to come up with a yearlong program to develop cyclists and prepare them for a larger UCI-sanctioned competition.
Baguio squads roar in Smart football
BAGUIO City is fast gaining notoriety in the pitch after dismantling their rivals in the ongoing northern Luzon leg of the Men's Smart National Open Club Championship.
Both the under 19, under 23 and the men’s open squads will be qualifying for the next round which is the All Luzon group stage with the top two teams of each Northern and Southern Luzon groups for a four-team group stage for Luzon.
The top two of this group will represent Luzon in the final 8 for the national championships.
The men’s squad, despite losing to a Phil Younghusband led Rizal, 0-7, will also advance in the Luzon group stage.
Baguio earlier defeated Laguna, 4-0, before drubbing Tarlac, 3-1, then blanked Quezon Province, 9-0, before falling down in their Rizal match.
The under 19 meanwhile downed Laguna, 4-2, and scored a 7-1 victory against Tarlac.
After a five-year hiatus, the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) finally organized the first official league – the Smart National Clubs Championship held in the different parts of the country.
The last nationwide competition was the National Men’s Open Tournament held in Bacolod City five years ago under the presidency of Juan Miguel Romualdez although plans for a similar competition under previous PFF president Jose Mari Martinez – who succeeded Romualdez – did not push through for a variety of reasons.
The top four teams from the Luzon cluster-qualifying round, the top team from each of the Mindanao group clusters, and the top two club teams from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao winners will advance to the finals which will be played in Manila from June 6 to 25.
The under 23 team will be seeing action on April 28 to 30 at UP Los Baños while the under 19 squad follows next.(Roderick Osis)
Gabutan KOs Thai foe
A SHATTERING upper cut followed by a powerful straight fight ended the 12 round brawl in three as Dayer Gabutan retained his World Boxing Organization’s oriental bantamweight title at the jampacked La Trinidad Municipal Gym.
Gabutan floored Thai challenger Meechai Kiatpracha once in the third round with 1:23 remaining and it was all it took for the 22-year-old boxer from Besao, Mountain Province to shut up his foe in their toe-to toe slugfest.
Kiatpracha is coming off a big loss against another Thai and had his ten fight winning streak broken prior to his bout against Gabutan. Of that ten wins, the Thai defeated eight Filipino boxers in his lair.
“Malakas din po kasi yung mga suntok nya tsaka nasa isisp ko na walong Pinoy na ang tinalo nya sa Thailand kaya inisip ko na ako na ang tatapos sa kanya,” said Gabutan after scoring the victory in front of a jubilating crowd.
Although out boxed in the opening round, Gabutan got his act together in the second round as he outclassed the 28 southpaw fighter from Bangkok, Thailand and landing some shots to the body and the face slowing down the Thai challenger.
When the third round sounded off, Gabutan stuck to their game plan, get some shots off to the body then unleashed some combinations to the head.
With both fighters squaring of toe-to-toe, Gabutan caught Kiatpracha with a powerful uppercut and a straight sending the Thai challenger to his knees.
Kiatpracha tried to get up but the series of blows he received was too much to bare. He had to compose near his corner for a while, stretched both legs and barely stood up before being counted out.
Sensing victory, Gabutan immediately went for the kill as the Thai boxer had little sense left in him and traded back some punches but his corner threw in the towel calling it a night for Kiatpracha.
“Actually nanggigil kasi ako nung first round tsaka hindi ako nakinig sa coach ko kaya ganun pero nung third round, eh nakuha ko na yung timing sa mga suntok ko kaya natamaan ko sya,” added Gabutan who is expected to shoot up his world rankings in the bantamweight division.
This was attested by his trainer-manager Brico Santig, saying they are hoping Gabutan’s ranking will shoot up to number five in the bantamweight division with WBC and WBO champion Filipino Nonito Donaire on top of the list.
He was all praises for his top ward who trained hard and sparred with the best bantamweight boxers in the country today in different parts of the country.
“Yung laban eh nakakagulat kasi magaling din yung thailander but definitely maganda yung nakuha ni Dayer na tyempo,” added Santig.
“Malaking bagay yung inverstment namin sa sparring sa iba’t ibang boxer kaya nahasa yung kanyang speed at power.” (Roderick Osis)
Gabutan floored Thai challenger Meechai Kiatpracha once in the third round with 1:23 remaining and it was all it took for the 22-year-old boxer from Besao, Mountain Province to shut up his foe in their toe-to toe slugfest.
Kiatpracha is coming off a big loss against another Thai and had his ten fight winning streak broken prior to his bout against Gabutan. Of that ten wins, the Thai defeated eight Filipino boxers in his lair.
“Malakas din po kasi yung mga suntok nya tsaka nasa isisp ko na walong Pinoy na ang tinalo nya sa Thailand kaya inisip ko na ako na ang tatapos sa kanya,” said Gabutan after scoring the victory in front of a jubilating crowd.
Although out boxed in the opening round, Gabutan got his act together in the second round as he outclassed the 28 southpaw fighter from Bangkok, Thailand and landing some shots to the body and the face slowing down the Thai challenger.
When the third round sounded off, Gabutan stuck to their game plan, get some shots off to the body then unleashed some combinations to the head.
With both fighters squaring of toe-to-toe, Gabutan caught Kiatpracha with a powerful uppercut and a straight sending the Thai challenger to his knees.
Kiatpracha tried to get up but the series of blows he received was too much to bare. He had to compose near his corner for a while, stretched both legs and barely stood up before being counted out.
Sensing victory, Gabutan immediately went for the kill as the Thai boxer had little sense left in him and traded back some punches but his corner threw in the towel calling it a night for Kiatpracha.
“Actually nanggigil kasi ako nung first round tsaka hindi ako nakinig sa coach ko kaya ganun pero nung third round, eh nakuha ko na yung timing sa mga suntok ko kaya natamaan ko sya,” added Gabutan who is expected to shoot up his world rankings in the bantamweight division.
This was attested by his trainer-manager Brico Santig, saying they are hoping Gabutan’s ranking will shoot up to number five in the bantamweight division with WBC and WBO champion Filipino Nonito Donaire on top of the list.
He was all praises for his top ward who trained hard and sparred with the best bantamweight boxers in the country today in different parts of the country.
“Yung laban eh nakakagulat kasi magaling din yung thailander but definitely maganda yung nakuha ni Dayer na tyempo,” added Santig.
“Malaking bagay yung inverstment namin sa sparring sa iba’t ibang boxer kaya nahasa yung kanyang speed at power.” (Roderick Osis)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Gabutan, Thai challenger vow early finish
WITH BOTH fighters tipping the scale at 115 lbs, WBO oriental bantamweight champion Dayer Gabutan and Meechai Kiatpracha promised to knock each other out in their 12 round slugfest at the La Trinidad Municipal Gym.
World number 8 Gabutan, who will have his second title defense after successfully defending the crown last December, is set to go all out against the 28 year old native of Bangkok, Thailand today (April 15).
“Kaya natin yung challenger wag lang mag kumpyansa, may tsansa din po tayo na maknock out yung kalaban lalo pag tumama po yung pamatay na suntok ko,” said the 22 year old Gabutan who hails from Besao, Mountain Province.
But his Thai opponent has similar thoughts in mind as Kiatpracha, who owns a record of 11 wins and four knock outs with one loss vows to bring home the belt after their match.
“I worked hard for this, I am already 100 percent in condition and I will knock him down,” said the Thai challenger in their language.
Gabutan has 12 victories, including five knock outs, one loss and two draws in his professional boxing career.
“Ang game plan lang po naming eh kunin namin sa distansya at yung footwork, kelangan di ako pahuhuli sa kanay para maiwasan yung knock out,” added the southpaw Gabutan.
However, Gabutan, said he is not taking Kiatpracha, who has defeated seven Filipino boxers in his professional bout, lightly.
Meechai, ranked as the number two oriental bantamweight contender will eye for his 12th victory over-all, and eighth Filipino victim in his boxing career since turning pro in 2004.
Several undercards will also see action before the main event of the evening against visiting boxers under the Highland Boxing Promotions of Brico Santig with Wilber Andogan facing Jonathan Ricablanca, Roilo Golez battling Danny Mabao, and Elmar Francisco clashing against Brian Diano.
Also in the undercard are John Ray Pasaylo meeting Vic Racuma, Alvin Bais testing the mettle of John Manepranum, Rodel Tejares fighting John Bautista, and Nelson Merilin facing Melchor Bautista.
In supporting amateur boxing, the Naris-Highland Promotions in coordination with the municipalities of La Trinidad and Besao will also feature upcoming boxers.
Eight amateur boxing matches, which will pit the best from Burgos, la Union and fighters from La Trinidad will start at 2 pm with the professional fights firing off at 4 pm. Roderick Osis
World number 8 Gabutan, who will have his second title defense after successfully defending the crown last December, is set to go all out against the 28 year old native of Bangkok, Thailand today (April 15).
“Kaya natin yung challenger wag lang mag kumpyansa, may tsansa din po tayo na maknock out yung kalaban lalo pag tumama po yung pamatay na suntok ko,” said the 22 year old Gabutan who hails from Besao, Mountain Province.
But his Thai opponent has similar thoughts in mind as Kiatpracha, who owns a record of 11 wins and four knock outs with one loss vows to bring home the belt after their match.
“I worked hard for this, I am already 100 percent in condition and I will knock him down,” said the Thai challenger in their language.
Gabutan has 12 victories, including five knock outs, one loss and two draws in his professional boxing career.
“Ang game plan lang po naming eh kunin namin sa distansya at yung footwork, kelangan di ako pahuhuli sa kanay para maiwasan yung knock out,” added the southpaw Gabutan.
However, Gabutan, said he is not taking Kiatpracha, who has defeated seven Filipino boxers in his professional bout, lightly.
Meechai, ranked as the number two oriental bantamweight contender will eye for his 12th victory over-all, and eighth Filipino victim in his boxing career since turning pro in 2004.
Several undercards will also see action before the main event of the evening against visiting boxers under the Highland Boxing Promotions of Brico Santig with Wilber Andogan facing Jonathan Ricablanca, Roilo Golez battling Danny Mabao, and Elmar Francisco clashing against Brian Diano.
Also in the undercard are John Ray Pasaylo meeting Vic Racuma, Alvin Bais testing the mettle of John Manepranum, Rodel Tejares fighting John Bautista, and Nelson Merilin facing Melchor Bautista.
In supporting amateur boxing, the Naris-Highland Promotions in coordination with the municipalities of La Trinidad and Besao will also feature upcoming boxers.
Eight amateur boxing matches, which will pit the best from Burgos, la Union and fighters from La Trinidad will start at 2 pm with the professional fights firing off at 4 pm. Roderick Osis
Batted balls gets underway at Melvin Jones
FIFTEEN squads start their title hunt today as the first Baguio Batted Balls Sumvac Tournament gets underway at the Melvin Jones Football grounds.
Organized by the Baguio City Batted Balls Club in coordination with the City Government of Baguio, the tournament aims to emphasize outright development through sports.
The tournament, according to Alex Dalog of BCBBC aims to bring back the glory years of the sport in the city which had its highlights during the 1970's and late 80's in which batted ball events are played.
"The project aims to reinvigorate the local involvement in batted ball games for the City," said Dalog.
Four equally talented squads will be seeing action in the elementary with teams from the Baguio Central School Mitts, Baguio Central School Lady mitts, Quezon Elementary School, and Mabini Elementary School.
Another four squads will also vie for honors in the high school division featuring Baguio City National High School – Sto. Tomas Annex, BCNHS Fort Del Pilar Annex, BCNHS Main, and Pines City National High School – Pinget Annex.
Seven teams will see action in the tough open division led by CVB Batters, YLAD Cubzats, Saint Louis University, Dagsian, Hillside, BCNHS Mentors and HGPSDAI Sumulong.
The tournament will be a round robin format with five inning regulation for the elementary and high school division and seven innings for the open division with games formally opening at 9:30 today.
Baguio’s Summer Vacation chairman and councilor Elmer Datuin said the tournament is aimed for the total development of all participants and the sports and along the several events during the annual summer in the city.
Organized by the Baguio City Batted Balls Club in coordination with the City Government of Baguio, the tournament aims to emphasize outright development through sports.
The tournament, according to Alex Dalog of BCBBC aims to bring back the glory years of the sport in the city which had its highlights during the 1970's and late 80's in which batted ball events are played.
"The project aims to reinvigorate the local involvement in batted ball games for the City," said Dalog.
Four equally talented squads will be seeing action in the elementary with teams from the Baguio Central School Mitts, Baguio Central School Lady mitts, Quezon Elementary School, and Mabini Elementary School.
Another four squads will also vie for honors in the high school division featuring Baguio City National High School – Sto. Tomas Annex, BCNHS Fort Del Pilar Annex, BCNHS Main, and Pines City National High School – Pinget Annex.
Seven teams will see action in the tough open division led by CVB Batters, YLAD Cubzats, Saint Louis University, Dagsian, Hillside, BCNHS Mentors and HGPSDAI Sumulong.
The tournament will be a round robin format with five inning regulation for the elementary and high school division and seven innings for the open division with games formally opening at 9:30 today.
Baguio’s Summer Vacation chairman and councilor Elmer Datuin said the tournament is aimed for the total development of all participants and the sports and along the several events during the annual summer in the city.
BCFA wins men’s open, out of town teams lorded in Philex Pine Cup
BAGUIO City Football Association defended the home turf to steal the crown in the premiere Men’s open but teams from the out of town lorded it over at the close of the Philex Pine Cup 2011 at the Melvin Jones football grounds recently.
BCFA, composed mainly of the Baguio United football club, blanked Navy FC-A in their finals match up, 1-0, to take the crown with Navy FC Team B settling for the second runner-up in the tournament presented by Philex Mining Corporation in cooperation with the BUFC.
The ladies open, meanwhile, saw University of the Philippines–Diliman emerging as champion edging out Benguet State University and the Baguio Ladies in the event also backed by the City government of Baguio and Savory Chicken.
De La Salle Zobel, meanwhile, was the biggest winner in the tournament after taking home two crowns in the 18 under division and 16 under girls.
De La Salle Zobel ripped United Cagayanos Football Association in their championship match to win the crown in the 18 under boys division with Team Palaro CAR settling for second runner-up honors.
The 16 under boys of Olongapo City Zambales Football Association won the championship while the 1st runner up was De La Salle Zobel Team A with Baguio United Football Club taking home the second runner-up honors.
De LA Salle Zobel-A brought home the crown in the 16 under girls division with their team B settling for second as Baguio Ladies emerged third.
Another out of team, Nayong Kabataan, won the championship in the 14 under boys while Tuguegarao City Football Club Team B and Olongapo City Zambales Football Association salvaged second and third place finish, respectively.
Team Palaro CAR took the championship in the 12 under boys division with Team Schwartz and Ateneo Football Center winning the second and third place plum.
Ateneo Football center won the 10 under boys division while the Green Barons–Laguna and Atletico Diliman Football Club settled for second and third respectively.
BCFA, composed mainly of the Baguio United football club, blanked Navy FC-A in their finals match up, 1-0, to take the crown with Navy FC Team B settling for the second runner-up in the tournament presented by Philex Mining Corporation in cooperation with the BUFC.
The ladies open, meanwhile, saw University of the Philippines–Diliman emerging as champion edging out Benguet State University and the Baguio Ladies in the event also backed by the City government of Baguio and Savory Chicken.
De La Salle Zobel, meanwhile, was the biggest winner in the tournament after taking home two crowns in the 18 under division and 16 under girls.
De La Salle Zobel ripped United Cagayanos Football Association in their championship match to win the crown in the 18 under boys division with Team Palaro CAR settling for second runner-up honors.
The 16 under boys of Olongapo City Zambales Football Association won the championship while the 1st runner up was De La Salle Zobel Team A with Baguio United Football Club taking home the second runner-up honors.
De LA Salle Zobel-A brought home the crown in the 16 under girls division with their team B settling for second as Baguio Ladies emerged third.
Another out of team, Nayong Kabataan, won the championship in the 14 under boys while Tuguegarao City Football Club Team B and Olongapo City Zambales Football Association salvaged second and third place finish, respectively.
Team Palaro CAR took the championship in the 12 under boys division with Team Schwartz and Ateneo Football Center winning the second and third place plum.
Ateneo Football center won the 10 under boys division while the Green Barons–Laguna and Atletico Diliman Football Club settled for second and third respectively.
Three footraces fires off
BAGUIO health buffs and running enthusiasts are set to take on the street anew as three foot races are scheduled three weekend days of April.
Kicking off on April 17 is the first Baguio Country Club run gets going April 17 with three race distances set to greet runners of all ages.
The race, which covers the 3k, 5k and 10k distances, are expected to lure amateurs and beginners in foot races with prices at stake in the event. The race is open to all members and dependents, including employees and sponsored guests.
However, former and current members of the national training pool, including varsity players will not be allowed to join the race.
Registration fee for members and dependents will be at P150 while employees and sponsored guests will have to shell out P250. Registration is now ongoing at the Baguio Country Club recreations department.
Meanwhile, the 1st five kilometer night run hits the road April 23 covering the South Drive, Outlook Drive, and John Hay Areas. Organized by the Front Runner Magazine, registration is now ongoing with registration fee at P250.
Top three winners will be given cash, trophies, medals and gift certificates while a commemorative runner shirt will also be given during the race.
Slated on April 30 is the Faith Run, a fund raising event for PO2 Robert Cheng which covers 3k, 5k, and 10k distances.
Cheng is currently undergoing medical treatment for accident he sustained while on duty at Loakan Road last year.
Registration fee is at P150 with the race firing off at 5:30 in the morning at the Burnham Park Lake Drive.
Registration forms for all the events are available at the entrance gate of the Laperal building.
Kicking off on April 17 is the first Baguio Country Club run gets going April 17 with three race distances set to greet runners of all ages.
The race, which covers the 3k, 5k and 10k distances, are expected to lure amateurs and beginners in foot races with prices at stake in the event. The race is open to all members and dependents, including employees and sponsored guests.
However, former and current members of the national training pool, including varsity players will not be allowed to join the race.
Registration fee for members and dependents will be at P150 while employees and sponsored guests will have to shell out P250. Registration is now ongoing at the Baguio Country Club recreations department.
Meanwhile, the 1st five kilometer night run hits the road April 23 covering the South Drive, Outlook Drive, and John Hay Areas. Organized by the Front Runner Magazine, registration is now ongoing with registration fee at P250.
Top three winners will be given cash, trophies, medals and gift certificates while a commemorative runner shirt will also be given during the race.
Slated on April 30 is the Faith Run, a fund raising event for PO2 Robert Cheng which covers 3k, 5k, and 10k distances.
Cheng is currently undergoing medical treatment for accident he sustained while on duty at Loakan Road last year.
Registration fee is at P150 with the race firing off at 5:30 in the morning at the Burnham Park Lake Drive.
Registration forms for all the events are available at the entrance gate of the Laperal building.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Folayang still upbeat of Tuck rematch
WITH ALL indications saying Eduard Folayang has fully recovered from his first defeat two years ago, the bemedalled wushu artist and one of the country’s pound for pound mix martial artist is raring to go for a rematch against Jon Tuck.
Folayang has already forgotten the sorry knock out and is ready to face his Saipan tormentor anytime this year.
“I’m really hoping na sana matuloy na rin yung rematch namin kasi gusto ko ring makabawi,” said Folayang.
The 27 year old former high school teacher has been instrumental in Team Lakay’s uprising in the country’s mix martial arts scene when he helped three of his teammates win during a recent bout in the Universal Reality Combat Championship.
One of them, Honorio Banario, won his first lightweight title while the other, Roy Docyogen retained his pinweight belt. Kevin Belingon, meanwhile, copped another superfight title under his belt.
Since his sorry loss in Saipan, his first after five victories in the mix martial arts, Folayang then went on to win four straight bouts, one in retaining his welterweight crown in the URCC against Korean Dong Jae Jung.
Folayang also racked up another three victories in Singapore’s Martial Combat event where he also got a superfight lightweight belt last year against Bao She Ri Gu Leng in a exhilarating five round unanimous decision.
But even without the rematch, Folayang has been stepping inside the gym, for reconditioning as he expects another return at the ring by May or June.
“Under negotiation pa yung Legend Fighting Championship at tsaka yung laban either sa Guam or sa Saipan this year,” added Folayang.
He is also set to defend his welterweight crown later in November in the URCC. Roderick Osis
Folayang has already forgotten the sorry knock out and is ready to face his Saipan tormentor anytime this year.
“I’m really hoping na sana matuloy na rin yung rematch namin kasi gusto ko ring makabawi,” said Folayang.
The 27 year old former high school teacher has been instrumental in Team Lakay’s uprising in the country’s mix martial arts scene when he helped three of his teammates win during a recent bout in the Universal Reality Combat Championship.
One of them, Honorio Banario, won his first lightweight title while the other, Roy Docyogen retained his pinweight belt. Kevin Belingon, meanwhile, copped another superfight title under his belt.
Since his sorry loss in Saipan, his first after five victories in the mix martial arts, Folayang then went on to win four straight bouts, one in retaining his welterweight crown in the URCC against Korean Dong Jae Jung.
Folayang also racked up another three victories in Singapore’s Martial Combat event where he also got a superfight lightweight belt last year against Bao She Ri Gu Leng in a exhilarating five round unanimous decision.
But even without the rematch, Folayang has been stepping inside the gym, for reconditioning as he expects another return at the ring by May or June.
“Under negotiation pa yung Legend Fighting Championship at tsaka yung laban either sa Guam or sa Saipan this year,” added Folayang.
He is also set to defend his welterweight crown later in November in the URCC. Roderick Osis
Bolcio wins WBC Youth Super flyweight belt
NATHAN Bolcio made short work of his Thai opponent in copping the World Boxing Council’s Youth super flyweight intercontinental championship at the jampacked Baguio Convention Center Thursday evening.
Bolcio floored the Thai in the fifth round of their scheduled 10 round match although Pichitchai Twins Gym managed to stand up. But the Kapangan fighter smelled blood, landing a barrage of punches in the body against the Thai as the referee stopped the contest with less than 36 seconds remaining.
The newly crowned champion diminished the height and reach advantage of the Thai fighter right at the start of the opening round, throwing punches which landed on Pichitchai’s week torso resulting to a fall in the first round.
“Yung plano po talaga namin eh sa tyan lahat ng tira kasi nga mas matangkad sya sa akin kaya nung nakita kong bumagsak sa first round eh hindi ko na tinigila,” said Bolcio after winning the biggest fight of his three year old professional career.
Bolcio then followed it up slowly but surely as he landed another one – two combination to the body which sent the Thai boxer to the canvas for the second time in the fight in the third round.
Then in the fifth round, a thundering left by the Kapangan orthodox boxer sent Pichitchai anew to the canvass but was able to beat the mandatory eight count.
Sensing blood, Bolcio poured in several punches, with Pichitchai not throwing even a single punch to counter the onslaught with the referee stepping in to stop the fight in the fifth round at the 2:35 minute mark in the main event.
“Masayang – masaya talaga ako kasi di ko inaasahan na makukuha ko yung corona kasi magaling din yung nakalaban,” added Bolcio in the event sponsored by the City Government of Baguio, Sen. Loren Legarda, Cong. Bernardo Vergara, Mayor Domogan, Cong. Ronald Cosalan and Naris Singwangcha.
Boxing promoter Raffy Panagan, meanwhile, sees a bright future for the righty pug who has been promoting Bolcio since turning pro in 2008.
“Malaki talaga ang pag-asa ng batang yan na makakuha pa nga ibang korona dahil sa kanyang sipag na mag ensayo,” added Panagan who promoted the event dubbed Great Fights at the Heights with Benguet Electric Cooperative, Philippine Amusement and gaming Corporation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes, Landbank of the Philippines, Thunderbird Resort and Casino, Eurotel and Philippine Veterans Bank also backing the event.
Lionel mark Duran, another protégé of the Raffy Panagan boxing stable escaped Albert Alcoy of Ylagan in a tough 10 round split decision in the co-main event of the evening sanctioned by the games and Amusement Board.
Baguio based fighters Joksan Nimenio settled for draw against Benjie Bartolome while Ralf Lulu, Edwin Cebuhano, Karlo Maguinto, Leo Bacay, and Marvin Somodio finshied off their respective rivals in the undercards of the evening. Roderick Osis
Bolcio floored the Thai in the fifth round of their scheduled 10 round match although Pichitchai Twins Gym managed to stand up. But the Kapangan fighter smelled blood, landing a barrage of punches in the body against the Thai as the referee stopped the contest with less than 36 seconds remaining.The newly crowned champion diminished the height and reach advantage of the Thai fighter right at the start of the opening round, throwing punches which landed on Pichitchai’s week torso resulting to a fall in the first round.
“Yung plano po talaga namin eh sa tyan lahat ng tira kasi nga mas matangkad sya sa akin kaya nung nakita kong bumagsak sa first round eh hindi ko na tinigila,” said Bolcio after winning the biggest fight of his three year old professional career.
Bolcio then followed it up slowly but surely as he landed another one – two combination to the body which sent the Thai boxer to the canvas for the second time in the fight in the third round.
Then in the fifth round, a thundering left by the Kapangan orthodox boxer sent Pichitchai anew to the canvass but was able to beat the mandatory eight count.
Sensing blood, Bolcio poured in several punches, with Pichitchai not throwing even a single punch to counter the onslaught with the referee stepping in to stop the fight in the fifth round at the 2:35 minute mark in the main event.
“Masayang – masaya talaga ako kasi di ko inaasahan na makukuha ko yung corona kasi magaling din yung nakalaban,” added Bolcio in the event sponsored by the City Government of Baguio, Sen. Loren Legarda, Cong. Bernardo Vergara, Mayor Domogan, Cong. Ronald Cosalan and Naris Singwangcha.
Boxing promoter Raffy Panagan, meanwhile, sees a bright future for the righty pug who has been promoting Bolcio since turning pro in 2008.
“Malaki talaga ang pag-asa ng batang yan na makakuha pa nga ibang korona dahil sa kanyang sipag na mag ensayo,” added Panagan who promoted the event dubbed Great Fights at the Heights with Benguet Electric Cooperative, Philippine Amusement and gaming Corporation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes, Landbank of the Philippines, Thunderbird Resort and Casino, Eurotel and Philippine Veterans Bank also backing the event.
Lionel mark Duran, another protégé of the Raffy Panagan boxing stable escaped Albert Alcoy of Ylagan in a tough 10 round split decision in the co-main event of the evening sanctioned by the games and Amusement Board.
Baguio based fighters Joksan Nimenio settled for draw against Benjie Bartolome while Ralf Lulu, Edwin Cebuhano, Karlo Maguinto, Leo Bacay, and Marvin Somodio finshied off their respective rivals in the undercards of the evening. Roderick Osis
Friday, April 8, 2011
Philex Pine Cup gets underway
DEFENDING champion Philippine Navy has its hands full when the team tests the mettle of 20 other teams during the Philex Pine Cup 2011 3rd Baguio Open kicking off April 9 at the Melvin Jones football grounds.
The Philippine Navy is set to field two teams in the two day tournament organized by the Baguio United Football Club with giant mining firm Philex Mining Corporation backing the event.
Four brackets with five teams each will see action in the men’s open with the Navy heading the cast in bracket C which includes Tuguegarao Football Club, Baguio Tigers and Candon City Football Club.
Bracket A will be bannered by De La Salle University, also with two teams; Bulacan Agricultural State University; Olongapo and Zambales City Football Club; Dongola, composed mainly of African football players; and Ilocos Youth Football Association.
La Salle team B will head the cast in bracket B together with United Cagayanos Football Association Team B, Baguio United FC, and Sitel United FC.
Bracket D includes Navy B, Saint Louis University, BSU Alumni Football Association, Northwestern University, and United Cagayanos Football Association Team A.
Tournament director Homer Alinsug said competition for the women’s division will also commence on April 9 while the younger age group will see action on April 11 and 12 also at the Melvin Jones football grounds.
”We have been inspired by the visit of the Azkals recently in the country that is why we are supporting the event in our hopes of developing the sports in the city,” said Councilor Elmer Datuin.
Philex hopes to be part of the tournament in the years to come.
”Our company aims to be a part of the development of the sports in the grass roots level,” added Atty. Ed Aratas of Philex. Roderick Osis
The Philippine Navy is set to field two teams in the two day tournament organized by the Baguio United Football Club with giant mining firm Philex Mining Corporation backing the event.
Four brackets with five teams each will see action in the men’s open with the Navy heading the cast in bracket C which includes Tuguegarao Football Club, Baguio Tigers and Candon City Football Club.
Bracket A will be bannered by De La Salle University, also with two teams; Bulacan Agricultural State University; Olongapo and Zambales City Football Club; Dongola, composed mainly of African football players; and Ilocos Youth Football Association.
La Salle team B will head the cast in bracket B together with United Cagayanos Football Association Team B, Baguio United FC, and Sitel United FC.
Bracket D includes Navy B, Saint Louis University, BSU Alumni Football Association, Northwestern University, and United Cagayanos Football Association Team A.
Tournament director Homer Alinsug said competition for the women’s division will also commence on April 9 while the younger age group will see action on April 11 and 12 also at the Melvin Jones football grounds.
”We have been inspired by the visit of the Azkals recently in the country that is why we are supporting the event in our hopes of developing the sports in the city,” said Councilor Elmer Datuin.
Philex hopes to be part of the tournament in the years to come.
”Our company aims to be a part of the development of the sports in the grass roots level,” added Atty. Ed Aratas of Philex. Roderick Osis
Anton signs deal with Castrol for Hill Climb race
MULTI-TITLED race car driver Carlos Anton seeks another unprecedented fifth straight title when he defends his crown in the upcoming 2011 Hill Climb Championship.
And what a way to do it by signing up with the world’s brand leader in motor oils.
“The best drivers in the world use Castrol Oil to win races so we want to support the top racing drivers in the country also,” Castrol Area Business Manager for North Luzon Ced Morales said saying the company is extremely happy to sign up the 4 time king of the hill and multiple Philippine champion.
Anton sets out to defend his title May 8 in the hills of San Fernando, La Union where over 60 racers are set to blaze up the 3 kilometer Pias stage. The series then moves further north to the Hills of Batac, Ilocos Norte in June for the second leg.
“I’m very happy to be racing for Castrol this season. Their support in the pre-season testing has already been great and we hope to continue our winning ways with them. I believe in their product and thank them for supporting the Filipino racer,” Anton said of his latest sponsor.
Anton will continue to use the Mark Young prepared Honda CRX which brought him his first 4 titles in hill climb racing. Joining Anton in the Yokohama-Castrol-Hornitex team is 2010 Division 2 champion Frankie Domingo, 2009 division 3 champion Dennis Aoyong, and Division 4 front runner Alfie Concepcion.
“The whole team is ready for the 2011 season and we want to go for a blazing start. The series will be running into the rainy season during the 3rd and 4th legs and anything can happen,” team manager Mark Young said. Roderick Osis
And what a way to do it by signing up with the world’s brand leader in motor oils.
Anton sets out to defend his title May 8 in the hills of San Fernando, La Union where over 60 racers are set to blaze up the 3 kilometer Pias stage. The series then moves further north to the Hills of Batac, Ilocos Norte in June for the second leg.
“I’m very happy to be racing for Castrol this season. Their support in the pre-season testing has already been great and we hope to continue our winning ways with them. I believe in their product and thank them for supporting the Filipino racer,” Anton said of his latest sponsor.
Anton will continue to use the Mark Young prepared Honda CRX which brought him his first 4 titles in hill climb racing. Joining Anton in the Yokohama-Castrol-Hornitex team is 2010 Division 2 champion Frankie Domingo, 2009 division 3 champion Dennis Aoyong, and Division 4 front runner Alfie Concepcion.
“The whole team is ready for the 2011 season and we want to go for a blazing start. The series will be running into the rainy season during the 3rd and 4th legs and anything can happen,” team manager Mark Young said. Roderick Osis
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Benguet hosts 2011 intercollegiate volleyball championship
BENGUET gets another rare shot of hosting another national sporting event set to hit the court at the end of the month.Benguet State University is home to the weeklong 2011 National Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship, tentatively set April 25 to 30 spearheaded by the Philippine Volleyball Federation.
Benguet Capitol will also be a venue in the weeklong tournament after several universities in Baguio City have yet to confirm their hosting.
The activity is an annual volleyball championship of the PVF, which is part of the grass-roots development program aimed to create opportunities for students to showcase and enhance their volleyball skills and abilities.
Also expected to return to the Summer Capital are men’s defending champion Rizal Technological University, which is gunning for its third straight championship; National College of Business Administration; and National University.
On the distaff side, defending champion De La Salle University will once again come up to the Summer Capital while the University of Perpetual Help, last year’s runner-up; newcomer University of Manila; and other squads from the UAAP are also expected to participate.
Local squads set to challenge the visiting squads are the University of the Cordilleras, the 24th Baguio–Benguet Educational Athletic League defending champion, in the women’s volleyball crown.
Saint Louis University, BBEAL’s men’s volleyball champion, and the University of Baguio are also joining the weeklong tournament.
There will be a single round robin in the preliminary round in both the men’s and women’s divisions with the top eight teams in each division advancing to the quarterfinal round.
The number 1 team after the quarters will then face the number 8 seed, the number 2 facing the number 7 seed, the number 3 going up against the number 6 seed and the number 4 seed battling the number 5 seed.
The winners of the knock-out matches will then advance to the semifinal round in hopes of entering the finals of the tournament.
The tournament also aims to give way for talent identification to be considered in the National Youth Volleyball Team. Roderick Osis
UFC dreams up for Team Lakay
In fact, the country’s fearsome mix martial arts team are now negotiating with the world’s top mma promotion firm, the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
“Negotiations are now underway for a possible spot in the UFC,” said Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao.
At least two fighters from Team Lakay are now being considered top join the world’s biggest mix martial arts promotion firm with URCC welterweight champion Eduard Folayang and URCC flyweight champion Kevin Belingon.
Folayang is being eyed to fight in the lightweight division and has been earlier rumored to set foot in the UFC sometime in 2009 but the plan simply fizzled out while Belingon, owner of 9-0 card in the URCC will be up in the bantamweight division.
“Hopefully we could land a deal in the UFC kais matagal na rin nating pangarap na magkaroon ng Igorot fighter sa UFC, ” added Sangiao.
Sangiao meanwhile said several events are being line-up by the group in their effort to promote mix martial arts in the region and at the same time discover talents that would soon be part of the team’s legacy in mix martial arts.
The former wushu national team member said there will be another wushu xanda – mma competition by the end of the month and another grappling competition this May.
“Every other month yung magiging tournament natin para maka develop din tayo ng mga players for future competitions,” Sangiao continued. Roderick Osis
Team Lakay makes its three for three in URCC
BAGUIO’S Team Lakay formally carved its name in the Universal Reality Combat Challenge by winning another weight class in the recently concluded event dubbed Collision during the weekend at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Roy Docgyogen endured two 10 minuters to retain his pinweight belt while Kevin Belingon came up with a big victory after the six minute mark of the first round to win another super fight belt where the catch weight was at 135.
But the biggest surprise for the night was Honorio Banario who stole the lightweight title against Davao’s Angelito Manguray in the co-main event of the evening via a rear naked choke in the 8-minute mark of the second round scheduled for two rounds.
Banario dictated the tempo of the fight which kept Manguray, previously undefeated after four fights, at bay before catching the 40 year old dentist with a choke forcing the tap out.
“Sobrang unexpected yung nangyari. Magaling din kasi sya yung pinakamatagal kung nakalaban sa ring kasi karamihan puro sa first round lang,” said the 21 year old Banario, a former member of the country’s junior wushu squad.
Banario’s win is the fourth weight class championship belt of Team Lakay.
“Lamang talaga tayo pag dating so conditioning,” added coach Mark Sangiao after their arrival in the summer capital. “Yung first three minutes sumasabay pa yung mga kalaban pero after that parang napapagod na sila.”
Docyogen, meanwhile, retained his belt via a hard fought unanimous decision over Yaw Yan Buhawi’s Alvin Ramirez, their second encounter in three years, where two judges scored the fight 20-18 while one judge saw it at 19-19.
Belingon, meanwhile, made it three for three for Team Lakay after scoring a technical knock-out against Freestyle's Isaac Tuling in their super fight.
A vicious head kick from Belignong sent Tuling to the mat with the flyweight champion pouring on his ground and pound skills against the Davaoeno mix martial artist.
Belingon and Docyogen now hold a record of nine unbeaten record each in the URCC while Banario has a clean 4-0 record in MMA.
Team Lakay’ s Eduard Folayang, meanwhile, thanked the Municipal Government of Kiangan, Arch. Mark Modi Tidang, Arch Lehman Cosalan, Arch Wendel Aplaten, Arch.Besmark Paran, Shape Up Boxing, Tiong San Harrison, Zero Tolerance, 50’s Diner, Dr. Leo Franko, Atty. Wrenolph Panganiban, and Douglas Rufino for their support. Roderick Osis
Roy Docgyogen endured two 10 minuters to retain his pinweight belt while Kevin Belingon came up with a big victory after the six minute mark of the first round to win another super fight belt where the catch weight was at 135.
But the biggest surprise for the night was Honorio Banario who stole the lightweight title against Davao’s Angelito Manguray in the co-main event of the evening via a rear naked choke in the 8-minute mark of the second round scheduled for two rounds.
Banario dictated the tempo of the fight which kept Manguray, previously undefeated after four fights, at bay before catching the 40 year old dentist with a choke forcing the tap out.
“Sobrang unexpected yung nangyari. Magaling din kasi sya yung pinakamatagal kung nakalaban sa ring kasi karamihan puro sa first round lang,” said the 21 year old Banario, a former member of the country’s junior wushu squad.
Banario’s win is the fourth weight class championship belt of Team Lakay.
“Lamang talaga tayo pag dating so conditioning,” added coach Mark Sangiao after their arrival in the summer capital. “Yung first three minutes sumasabay pa yung mga kalaban pero after that parang napapagod na sila.”
Docyogen, meanwhile, retained his belt via a hard fought unanimous decision over Yaw Yan Buhawi’s Alvin Ramirez, their second encounter in three years, where two judges scored the fight 20-18 while one judge saw it at 19-19.
Belingon, meanwhile, made it three for three for Team Lakay after scoring a technical knock-out against Freestyle's Isaac Tuling in their super fight.
A vicious head kick from Belignong sent Tuling to the mat with the flyweight champion pouring on his ground and pound skills against the Davaoeno mix martial artist.
Belingon and Docyogen now hold a record of nine unbeaten record each in the URCC while Banario has a clean 4-0 record in MMA.
Team Lakay’ s Eduard Folayang, meanwhile, thanked the Municipal Government of Kiangan, Arch. Mark Modi Tidang, Arch Lehman Cosalan, Arch Wendel Aplaten, Arch.Besmark Paran, Shape Up Boxing, Tiong San Harrison, Zero Tolerance, 50’s Diner, Dr. Leo Franko, Atty. Wrenolph Panganiban, and Douglas Rufino for their support. Roderick Osis
Benguet to host Nat’l softball open
RIZAL Technological University and the University of Sto. Tomas are set to return to the highlands as they gun for a back to back title in the National Open slated May 9 to 15 in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Organized by the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippine (ASAPHIL), it is the second year for Benguet to host the tournament. Last year the annual event was staged in Baguio City.
Three international teams expressed interest to join the La Trinidad national meet. Club teams from Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei inquired about the possibility of participating in the National Open.
Also expected to join are perennial participants RTU, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Adamson University, Laguna, Rizal, Cebu and Iloilo.
The National Open will also serve as a training ground for members of the PHL Blu Boys and Blu Girls squads to prepare for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in the province of Palembang, Indonesia.
The PHL Blu Boys and Blu Girls will also participate in the National Open, but will be spread out among the participating teams to balance the playing field.
RTU and UST defeated separate opponents to rule the 2010 Cebuana Lhuillier National Open Softball Championship which was held at the Melvin Jones football grounds last year.
The Blue Thunder scored a 4-2 win over Cavite Province-Philippine Navy All Stars to claim the men’s crown as UST, meanwhile, topped the women’s division by beating the RTU Lady Thunder.
Antoher Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-organized Philippine National Games set May 23 to 29 in Talisay City, Negros Occidental will also be included in the ASAPHIL calendar. Roderick Osis
Organized by the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippine (ASAPHIL), it is the second year for Benguet to host the tournament. Last year the annual event was staged in Baguio City.
Three international teams expressed interest to join the La Trinidad national meet. Club teams from Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei inquired about the possibility of participating in the National Open.
Also expected to join are perennial participants RTU, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Adamson University, Laguna, Rizal, Cebu and Iloilo.
The National Open will also serve as a training ground for members of the PHL Blu Boys and Blu Girls squads to prepare for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in the province of Palembang, Indonesia.
The PHL Blu Boys and Blu Girls will also participate in the National Open, but will be spread out among the participating teams to balance the playing field.
RTU and UST defeated separate opponents to rule the 2010 Cebuana Lhuillier National Open Softball Championship which was held at the Melvin Jones football grounds last year.
The Blue Thunder scored a 4-2 win over Cavite Province-Philippine Navy All Stars to claim the men’s crown as UST, meanwhile, topped the women’s division by beating the RTU Lady Thunder.
Antoher Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-organized Philippine National Games set May 23 to 29 in Talisay City, Negros Occidental will also be included in the ASAPHIL calendar. Roderick Osis
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