By Roderick Osis
MULTI-TITLED Baguio-based race car driver Carlos Anton timed in 52.306, three seconds ahead of Jem Quirimit and Edward dela Rosa in Group A to take the Binalonan leg of Circuit Showdown held recently.
The Binalonan leg proved to be the most challenging layout to date with cars reaching speeds of over 160 kilometers per hour (kph) on the straights breaking into a series of technical corners, which caused spinouts from a field of over 40 participants.
Group B winners were Alfie Concepcion, followed by female driver Nicole Dipasupil and Jessie Magar. Group C wins went to Dwight de la Cruz and 14-year-old Cedric Remo and Cay-Ulrich Torio. Group D winners included Francis Zulueta, Reymund de Vera, and Bong Dacororn.
Group E winners were to Jonathan Guinto, Marben Nazal and Thomas Bautista.
In Group F, finishing off the Time Trial brackets but winning nonetheless were Dominique Cardenas, Dennis Manantan and Rodolfo Bildan Jr.
The event is supported by Duro Tires, Rota Wheels, DKC Tire Center, Speedlab, Dynapack, Richmond Autoparts, Discovery Suites, Mishimoto, Blox, Recaro, Pitworkz by Hongly, Foil A Car, XYZ Suspension, Z Works Carbon, Runstop Rotors, ECW Performance, Dynamic Suspension, HKS Lubricants, Garage 88 Bar and Resto, C! Magazine, Turbo Time, Stoplight TV and 99.5RT.
Marc Thomann earlier posted a new lap record for the West Course during the Subic Bay leg with an astounding time of 1:06:363, followed closely by seasoned driver Carlos Anton (1:06:730).
Other winners were Eggy Ong, Bracket B; Rico Cheng, Bracket C; Christian Sedano, Bracket D; Jonnie Pineda, Bracket E; and Walter Zamora, Bracket F. With the unexpected number of Grid Racers, the races were sorted into brackets giving spectators six exciting races to watch with plenty of dicing and action at every corner.
Grid Race B proved to be the most challenging for competitors, who were served 30 second penalties for breaking out of the allowable lap times during the race itself. When the checkered flag was waved, back-to-back wins were scored in races 3 and 4 by Ferdinand Sia, Grid A; Mark Sy, Grid B; and Mark Peterson, Grid R.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on May 19, 2011.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Baguio wushu bets gear up as PNG makes a comeback
AFTER the long vacation, Baguio-based wushu artist are set to show their wares anew as comebacking Philippine National Games (PNG) gets underway in Bacolod on May 22 to 29 with 35 sports discipline to be played.
A crack unit of 16 wushu players from Baguio coming from the different schools and universities will represent the Summer Capital, while other teams from Benguet are also expected to join the weeklong competition.
The 16 will be playing in the sanshou and taolu competition who won during the regional eliminations held last April.
"So far, yung chances ng ating team eh malaking pag-asa na makakuha sila ng gold," said former Asian Games wushu silver medalist Eduard Folayang.
But the biggest test for the squad, according to Folayang, will be the participation of at least 10 players coming from the national training pool with most of them also hailing from the Summer Capital.
Mark Eddiva, Mariane Mariano, Daniel Parantac, Benjie Rivera, Rhea Rifani, are among the noted few members of the national squad who hail from Baguio and will see action in the weeklong competition.
The competition will also serve as try-out for possible talent identification in the national training pool.
"Actually, kayang makipagsabayan ng mga players natin galing dito sa Cordillera, lamang lang talaga sa training yung members ng RP team," added Folayang.
Events on top for the weeklong competition to be held in Bacolod City are marathon (3K, 5K and 10K), athletics, gymnastics, canoe kayak and dragon boat competitions, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, karatedo, lawn tennis, Muay Thai, futsal, football, and penkak silat.
Also seeing action are badminton, billards, fencing, softball, baseball, table tennis, archery, sepak takraw, sailing, swimming, tae kwon do, road race cycling, weight lifting, wind surfing, soft tennis, wrestling, wall climbing, motorsports, wushu, and triathlon.
The PNG was last held 15 years ago, in 1996; it was established in 1993 under then PSC Commissioner Celso Dayrit by virtue of Executive Order 163 issued by former President Fidel V. Ramos its last staging was in 1996. (Roderick Osis)
A crack unit of 16 wushu players from Baguio coming from the different schools and universities will represent the Summer Capital, while other teams from Benguet are also expected to join the weeklong competition.
The 16 will be playing in the sanshou and taolu competition who won during the regional eliminations held last April.
"So far, yung chances ng ating team eh malaking pag-asa na makakuha sila ng gold," said former Asian Games wushu silver medalist Eduard Folayang.
But the biggest test for the squad, according to Folayang, will be the participation of at least 10 players coming from the national training pool with most of them also hailing from the Summer Capital.
Mark Eddiva, Mariane Mariano, Daniel Parantac, Benjie Rivera, Rhea Rifani, are among the noted few members of the national squad who hail from Baguio and will see action in the weeklong competition.
The competition will also serve as try-out for possible talent identification in the national training pool.
"Actually, kayang makipagsabayan ng mga players natin galing dito sa Cordillera, lamang lang talaga sa training yung members ng RP team," added Folayang.
Events on top for the weeklong competition to be held in Bacolod City are marathon (3K, 5K and 10K), athletics, gymnastics, canoe kayak and dragon boat competitions, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, karatedo, lawn tennis, Muay Thai, futsal, football, and penkak silat.
Also seeing action are badminton, billards, fencing, softball, baseball, table tennis, archery, sepak takraw, sailing, swimming, tae kwon do, road race cycling, weight lifting, wind surfing, soft tennis, wrestling, wall climbing, motorsports, wushu, and triathlon.
The PNG was last held 15 years ago, in 1996; it was established in 1993 under then PSC Commissioner Celso Dayrit by virtue of Executive Order 163 issued by former President Fidel V. Ramos its last staging was in 1996. (Roderick Osis)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
CAR lands 11th place in Palaro
By Roderick Osis
DESPITE retaining its title in the girls’ taekwondo event, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Athletic Association failed to muster enough points and landed a dismal 11th place overall at the close of the 2011 Palarong Pambansa.
The region’s elementary squad mustered only a total of 35.75 points in the elementary level to land number 11 while the secondary team had a total of 31 points for a 12th place finish overall.
With only 66.75 points to brag, Cordillera region finished number 11 in the overall standings, a far cry from the National Capital Region’s 572.66 points to win the overall crown in the annual sports meet held in Dapitan City.
Western Visayas and Region 4-A settled for second and third place overall, respectively, while neighbor Region 1 finished 12th in the overall team standings while Regions 2 and 3 landed 14th and 8th, respectively.
Four gold medals were minted by the elementary boys and girls squads, while the high school team bagged three gold medals paving the way for the region to retain the championship in the tae kwon do competition.
The region’s athletics, archery and swimming squads also came up with big wins after scoring several silver and bronze medals.
If not for the region’s tae kwon do squad, the region would have landed even lower in the team standings.
Winning the gold medal in the sport is Aitana Fias-ilon, who took the gold in the kyorugi group 3 event. Also winning the gold medal is Monsour Carlo Salazar who won the first place in the Kyurogi group 3 action.
Leading the way in the elementary boys is Kirby Dreyfus Bulwayan Jr., who took the gold in the poomsae event before teaming up with Monsour Carlo Salazar and Christian Mark Duntugan for the gold in the team competition.
Angelica Joyce Gaw also won the gold in the poomsae individual event for girls, while her teammates Aitina Fias-ilon and Phoebie Kate de Guzman, together with Gaw, besting the National Capital Region Athletic Association for the gold in the team event.
The secondary boys squad composed of Levin Clark Mina, Keno Anthony Mendoza, and Benjamin Keith Sembrano also bagged the gold medal in the team event competition, while Apriel May Solimen added the onslaught for the gold medal in the poomsae secondary girls.
Tifanny Delizo, Solimen, and Suzzane Glenn Caslangen came up with big performances to win the team events.
DESPITE retaining its title in the girls’ taekwondo event, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Athletic Association failed to muster enough points and landed a dismal 11th place overall at the close of the 2011 Palarong Pambansa.
The region’s elementary squad mustered only a total of 35.75 points in the elementary level to land number 11 while the secondary team had a total of 31 points for a 12th place finish overall.
With only 66.75 points to brag, Cordillera region finished number 11 in the overall standings, a far cry from the National Capital Region’s 572.66 points to win the overall crown in the annual sports meet held in Dapitan City.
Western Visayas and Region 4-A settled for second and third place overall, respectively, while neighbor Region 1 finished 12th in the overall team standings while Regions 2 and 3 landed 14th and 8th, respectively.
Four gold medals were minted by the elementary boys and girls squads, while the high school team bagged three gold medals paving the way for the region to retain the championship in the tae kwon do competition.
The region’s athletics, archery and swimming squads also came up with big wins after scoring several silver and bronze medals.
If not for the region’s tae kwon do squad, the region would have landed even lower in the team standings.
Winning the gold medal in the sport is Aitana Fias-ilon, who took the gold in the kyorugi group 3 event. Also winning the gold medal is Monsour Carlo Salazar who won the first place in the Kyurogi group 3 action.
Leading the way in the elementary boys is Kirby Dreyfus Bulwayan Jr., who took the gold in the poomsae event before teaming up with Monsour Carlo Salazar and Christian Mark Duntugan for the gold in the team competition.
Angelica Joyce Gaw also won the gold in the poomsae individual event for girls, while her teammates Aitina Fias-ilon and Phoebie Kate de Guzman, together with Gaw, besting the National Capital Region Athletic Association for the gold in the team event.
The secondary boys squad composed of Levin Clark Mina, Keno Anthony Mendoza, and Benjamin Keith Sembrano also bagged the gold medal in the team event competition, while Apriel May Solimen added the onslaught for the gold medal in the poomsae secondary girls.
Tifanny Delizo, Solimen, and Suzzane Glenn Caslangen came up with big performances to win the team events.
Baguio lady pugs falter in Asian Cup
BAGUIO'S pride Alice Kate Aparri dropped her first assignment and bowed out of contention in the first Asian Cup Women's Boxing Tournament at the Haikou gymnasium in Haikou, China over the weekend.
Aparri, the bronze medalist in the World Women's Boxing Championships in Barbados last year, succumb to her mortal rival Mary Kom of India, 8-11, in the event which features the top four ranked women boxers in various divisions in the region.
Kom was also Aparri's tormentor in the last world championship where the Indian mother went on to win the championship in that competition held last year.
The Indian fighter simply outclassed the Baguio lady pug right from the star with a 3-1 lead then withstood Aparri's solid hooks and uppercuts in the succeeding rounds.
Aparri tried to rally in the fourth round but ran out of time and punches to yield the match to the Indian fighter, who also pounded Aparri, 8-1, in their faceoff in Barbados last year.
Nesthy Petecio, the 19 year old promising fighter also failed to bounce back from a sluggish first round performance and trailed all the way before absorbing a 7-10 loss to Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova.
Petecio fell behind, 2-0, after the opening round as the 21 year old Kazakh wisely stayed away from the Filipina bet's power shots while connecting with her own head shots to keep a 4-2 edge halfway through the match. (Roderick Osis)
Aparri, the bronze medalist in the World Women's Boxing Championships in Barbados last year, succumb to her mortal rival Mary Kom of India, 8-11, in the event which features the top four ranked women boxers in various divisions in the region.
Kom was also Aparri's tormentor in the last world championship where the Indian mother went on to win the championship in that competition held last year.
The Indian fighter simply outclassed the Baguio lady pug right from the star with a 3-1 lead then withstood Aparri's solid hooks and uppercuts in the succeeding rounds.
Aparri tried to rally in the fourth round but ran out of time and punches to yield the match to the Indian fighter, who also pounded Aparri, 8-1, in their faceoff in Barbados last year.
Nesthy Petecio, the 19 year old promising fighter also failed to bounce back from a sluggish first round performance and trailed all the way before absorbing a 7-10 loss to Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova.
Petecio fell behind, 2-0, after the opening round as the 21 year old Kazakh wisely stayed away from the Filipina bet's power shots while connecting with her own head shots to keep a 4-2 edge halfway through the match. (Roderick Osis)
Party list wants Baguio as sports training ground
THE LACK of a world-class sports facility is hampering the City of Baguio in becoming the country’s sports capital.
But even without the facility, Baguio has become a favorite stop for Manny Pacquiao who has trained here in the Summer Capital for his last three fights, while the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, also had a brief stop this year.
Because of its altitude, Pambansang Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party list Representative Mark Sambar said Baguio could be a good place to build a new sports complex with complete sports facilities.
Sambar, during his recent visit to the city, said they are looking for a new training venue for athletes, which is one of the thrusts of the party list.
The party-list lawmaker said the other sports facilities in the country are now not suitable as training grounds for athletes, while the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, which has always been home to Filipino athletes, is too old and now dilapidated.
“Even its facilities are not complete and it is not a nice place anymore,” he explained.
Sambar said if the city will have a sports complex, this would be a chance for other national and international athletes to host trainings and even sports events.
Sambar though expressed his hesitation on the plan, especially with the problem on the accessibility of the Loakan Airport.
Senator Miguel Zubiri proposed a world-class sports complex to be built in the city to cater to athletes in his visit to the city a few months ago. (Roderick Osis)
But even without the facility, Baguio has become a favorite stop for Manny Pacquiao who has trained here in the Summer Capital for his last three fights, while the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, also had a brief stop this year.
Because of its altitude, Pambansang Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party list Representative Mark Sambar said Baguio could be a good place to build a new sports complex with complete sports facilities.
Sambar, during his recent visit to the city, said they are looking for a new training venue for athletes, which is one of the thrusts of the party list.
The party-list lawmaker said the other sports facilities in the country are now not suitable as training grounds for athletes, while the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, which has always been home to Filipino athletes, is too old and now dilapidated.
“Even its facilities are not complete and it is not a nice place anymore,” he explained.
Sambar said if the city will have a sports complex, this would be a chance for other national and international athletes to host trainings and even sports events.
Sambar though expressed his hesitation on the plan, especially with the problem on the accessibility of the Loakan Airport.
Senator Miguel Zubiri proposed a world-class sports complex to be built in the city to cater to athletes in his visit to the city a few months ago. (Roderick Osis)
Carlos Anton 2010’s top driver
ON TRACK or off track, Carlos Anton is simply a class of his own.
After marking his fourth straight over-all championship in the Hill Climb series, Anton of Yokohama-Castrol recently was given the Driver of the Year plum by the Automobile Association of the Philippines.
The restaurateur from the summer capital holds a rare distinction as one of the few racing drivers in the country to receive awards from the AAP in various disciplines of motor racing was honored to receive the “King of the Hill” award for the fourth year in a row.
“It’s a great trophy to share with the city of Baguio where I believe the best drivers should come from given its natural terrain for Hill climb Racing.” Anton said after receiving the award.
Anton used the Mark Young-Hornitex prepared Honda CRX with a 200 horsepower Mohspeed B20 engine and fitted with Yokohama A050 rubber to sweep the series last year. “You can’t win a Championship without a good team and top caliber sponsors behind you.” Anton added.
The 2011 Hillclimb Championship begins June 19 in the Hills of La Union where Anton will try to go for a record 5th title. Anton is backed by Yokohama, Castrol, Hornitex, Autoshack, Home outlet, and Sizzling Plate.
Anton also recently signed – up with Castrol in its long line-up of champion drivers.
Anton sets out to defend his title on May 8 in the Hills of San Fernando, La Union where over 60 racers will tackle the three-kilometer Pias stage. The series then moves further north to the Hills of Batac, Ilocos Norte in June for the second leg.
Anton will continue to use the Mark Young prepared Honda CRX that has brought him his first four titles in hillclimb 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. (Roderick Osis)
After marking his fourth straight over-all championship in the Hill Climb series, Anton of Yokohama-Castrol recently was given the Driver of the Year plum by the Automobile Association of the Philippines.
The restaurateur from the summer capital holds a rare distinction as one of the few racing drivers in the country to receive awards from the AAP in various disciplines of motor racing was honored to receive the “King of the Hill” award for the fourth year in a row.
“It’s a great trophy to share with the city of Baguio where I believe the best drivers should come from given its natural terrain for Hill climb Racing.” Anton said after receiving the award.
Anton used the Mark Young-Hornitex prepared Honda CRX with a 200 horsepower Mohspeed B20 engine and fitted with Yokohama A050 rubber to sweep the series last year. “You can’t win a Championship without a good team and top caliber sponsors behind you.” Anton added.
The 2011 Hillclimb Championship begins June 19 in the Hills of La Union where Anton will try to go for a record 5th title. Anton is backed by Yokohama, Castrol, Hornitex, Autoshack, Home outlet, and Sizzling Plate.
Anton also recently signed – up with Castrol in its long line-up of champion drivers.
Anton sets out to defend his title on May 8 in the Hills of San Fernando, La Union where over 60 racers will tackle the three-kilometer Pias stage. The series then moves further north to the Hills of Batac, Ilocos Norte in June for the second leg.
Anton will continue to use the Mark Young prepared Honda CRX that has brought him his first four titles in hillclimb 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. (Roderick Osis)
Le Tour de Filipinas eyes tougher route
FOLLOWING the success of the Le Tour de Filipinas last April, the killer Baguio-Baguio lap, also known as the "otso-otso" is expected to return in the annual cycling spectacle.
Le Tour chairman Bert Lina said in an earlier interview that although they are pleading for the return of the killer lap, which has been a trademark of the country's premiere bicycle race, the Union Cycliste International has to approve all the route of the race.
But Lina said although the competition is still at its early stage, the group is studying all aspects of the route to make it a tougher race in the near future.
"We hope that when we return next year, the UCI will approve the course that we have suggested," added Lina.
Lina also added the cycling movement in the country is now getting active.
"Having LTdF 2011 as the only Union Cycliste Internationale sanctioned tournament in the Philippines, our goal is to come up with a year-long program to develop cyclists and prepare them for a larger UCI sanctioned competition," Lina blurted.
Le Tour de Filipinas 2011 participants started the competition at the Manila Bay, one of the Philippines' window to the rest of the world.
From Manila, teams sailed with a ferry going to Bataan where a cultural show welcomed the tour.
Second day destination was Zambales, which also features the seas where ships used for logistics purposes pass by. On day three, LTdF reached Pangasinan, a province which prides itself with fresh fish products.
Fourth day brought the cyclists to the high slope of Baguio City where the ultimate test among cyclists unfolded.(Roderick Osis)
Le Tour chairman Bert Lina said in an earlier interview that although they are pleading for the return of the killer lap, which has been a trademark of the country's premiere bicycle race, the Union Cycliste International has to approve all the route of the race.
But Lina said although the competition is still at its early stage, the group is studying all aspects of the route to make it a tougher race in the near future.
"We hope that when we return next year, the UCI will approve the course that we have suggested," added Lina.
Lina also added the cycling movement in the country is now getting active.
"Having LTdF 2011 as the only Union Cycliste Internationale sanctioned tournament in the Philippines, our goal is to come up with a year-long program to develop cyclists and prepare them for a larger UCI sanctioned competition," Lina blurted.
Le Tour de Filipinas 2011 participants started the competition at the Manila Bay, one of the Philippines' window to the rest of the world.
From Manila, teams sailed with a ferry going to Bataan where a cultural show welcomed the tour.
Second day destination was Zambales, which also features the seas where ships used for logistics purposes pass by. On day three, LTdF reached Pangasinan, a province which prides itself with fresh fish products.
Fourth day brought the cyclists to the high slope of Baguio City where the ultimate test among cyclists unfolded.(Roderick Osis)
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