By Roderick Osis
Friday, October 28, 2011
THRONGS of elite runners and enthusiasts are set to bring on the competition this time in the upcoming footrace in the Summer Capital dubbed Run United Regional Series–Baguio leg set December 4.
This will cover the 500-meter run, 3 kilometers (K) kiddy, 5K, 10K and the half marathon 21K of the Run United series, which kicked off its inaugural race in Davao.
Unilab, in partnership with national organizer Rio Dela Cruz of the Run Rio series, will bring to the city a quality race with modern and highly technical equipment similar to the standards of races in other parts of the country.
“We’re very happy to bring this race to Baguio City and we hope to bring in the success of the race for this leg,” said Unilab product associate Zeny Mejias.
This will be the first leg in the Summer Capital after Unilab expanded its presence in other key cities of the country from Mindanao, the Visayas and up north in Luzon.
The Run United Regional Series is the response of RunRio Inc. and Unilab Active Health to the clamor of provincial runners to bring running events to their provinces. Now, they do not have to drive or fly all the way to Manila to participate in Run United.
“Our target for this leg is to have at least 5,000 runners covering all the race events and at the same time we have lowered the registration fee to accommodate more runners,” said Run Rio Management group head Louella May Dela Cruz Magro.
Registration fee for the 500 meters is at P200, P300 for the 3K, P350 for the 5K, P400 for the 10K, and P500 for the 21K.
List up for the event is now ongoing at the TIMEX Store, 2nd floor, Annex-A, SM City Baguio and Baguio Country Mart-3 at #72 Dona Anita Bldg., Session Road.
Other inquiries may be sent to the Registration Hotline Number (0917)745-0378 and look for Rosario Alberto.
Besides the online and i-Pad registration, Run United Regional Series participants will also get to try RunRio’s timing chip, which will be used to provide runners or finishers with a summary of their performance including their ranking among others.
The race is seen to be an alternative to those who have been used to running the Milo Marathon provincial elimination series given the tremendous popularity of running.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 29, 2011.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Manila sports editors capture 1st Fil-Am Media championship
MANILA sports editors golf team edged Baguio media team 2, 132-128, to capture the 1st Fil-Am Baguio-Manila Media Golf Tournament at the Jack Nicklaus golden bear international designed Camp John Hay golf links.
Philippine Star sports editor Lito Tacujan breezed with 37 points in the challenging par 69 championship course.
Ted Melendres of Inquirer showing perfect putting form finished with 35, Rey Bancod of Tempo, despite his short game difficulties, came up with 32 while Ding Marcelo of Manila Bulletin came home with a 28.
Meanwhile, Sun.Star Baguio general manager Peter Rey Bautista of Baguio Media team sizzled with an early sandy birdie on the par 5 hole no. 1 for a 1 under par score in the front nine.
“I missed birdie putts, greens were swift and tricky today,” expressed the former Baguio mayor after finishing with 38 points under the molave scoring system.
Joining Bautista were Andrew Pinero of Skycable Baguio, -18; Richard Valdez- PTV 4/CordilleraVoice.com, -24; and John Hays Steve Mc Donald who conquered the pine tree lined course with a blazing 54 points.
Baguio Media Team 2 got third place with 97 points from former Benguet Governor Raul Molintas who made 38 points, Andy Zapata of Philippine Star with a 24, Joseph Esteras, PTV 4 18 and another Inquirer sports enthusiast, Frank Cimatu contributing 17 points.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 29, 2011.
Philippine Star sports editor Lito Tacujan breezed with 37 points in the challenging par 69 championship course.
Ted Melendres of Inquirer showing perfect putting form finished with 35, Rey Bancod of Tempo, despite his short game difficulties, came up with 32 while Ding Marcelo of Manila Bulletin came home with a 28.
Meanwhile, Sun.Star Baguio general manager Peter Rey Bautista of Baguio Media team sizzled with an early sandy birdie on the par 5 hole no. 1 for a 1 under par score in the front nine.
“I missed birdie putts, greens were swift and tricky today,” expressed the former Baguio mayor after finishing with 38 points under the molave scoring system.
Joining Bautista were Andrew Pinero of Skycable Baguio, -18; Richard Valdez- PTV 4/CordilleraVoice.com, -24; and John Hays Steve Mc Donald who conquered the pine tree lined course with a blazing 54 points.
Baguio Media Team 2 got third place with 97 points from former Benguet Governor Raul Molintas who made 38 points, Andy Zapata of Philippine Star with a 24, Joseph Esteras, PTV 4 18 and another Inquirer sports enthusiast, Frank Cimatu contributing 17 points.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 29, 2011.
Vehicles up for grabs in 62nd Fil-Am golf tourney
WITH A record banner of 1,100 teeing off for at least two weeks, the 62nd Fil-Am Golf Invitational Tournament is set to give out two cars as grand prizes for its hole in one winners.
Starting November 23 to December 10, organizers said they are staking two Toyota Vios as hole-in-one prizes at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay courses.
More than 1,000 golfers are expected to compete in the event long considered as the biggest amateur tournament in the country.
"We expect to have a 10 percent increase this year," said John Hay golf manager Steve McDonald during the launch of the event last Wednesday.
The two Toyota Vios will also be staked as hole-in-one prize on each layout - on No. 18 of John Hay and No. 10 of BCC.
The senior's side of the event, for 55 years old and above, and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular start on November 26 with practice rounds set on November 23-25.
Hostilities in the regular Fil-Am, featuring Flights E, D, C, B, A and the Championship will begin on December 6.
“We are battle-ready this early,” said BCC resident manager Shin Paul Chan, now the co-tournament chairman with McDonald. “Preparations being done at both courses have been going on smoothly. Our players will surely enjoy our tournament again.”
Registration fee is pegged at P13,000 each for a total of P65,000 per team, inclusive of a Pacsports' duffle bag, golf ball bag, an umbrella and a cap, all under brand Adams Golf.
Pacsports Inc. will also raffle off two golf carts and four tickets for Manila-San Francisco or Manila-Los Angeles on board Delta Airlines.
Duty Free Philippines is also putting up a P2 million worth of merchandise while Wilson Sports is offering P1 million worth of golf sets for raffle. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 29, 2011.
Starting November 23 to December 10, organizers said they are staking two Toyota Vios as hole-in-one prizes at the Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay courses.
More than 1,000 golfers are expected to compete in the event long considered as the biggest amateur tournament in the country.
"We expect to have a 10 percent increase this year," said John Hay golf manager Steve McDonald during the launch of the event last Wednesday.
The two Toyota Vios will also be staked as hole-in-one prize on each layout - on No. 18 of John Hay and No. 10 of BCC.
The senior's side of the event, for 55 years old and above, and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular start on November 26 with practice rounds set on November 23-25.
Hostilities in the regular Fil-Am, featuring Flights E, D, C, B, A and the Championship will begin on December 6.
“We are battle-ready this early,” said BCC resident manager Shin Paul Chan, now the co-tournament chairman with McDonald. “Preparations being done at both courses have been going on smoothly. Our players will surely enjoy our tournament again.”
Registration fee is pegged at P13,000 each for a total of P65,000 per team, inclusive of a Pacsports' duffle bag, golf ball bag, an umbrella and a cap, all under brand Adams Golf.
Pacsports Inc. will also raffle off two golf carts and four tickets for Manila-San Francisco or Manila-Los Angeles on board Delta Airlines.
Duty Free Philippines is also putting up a P2 million worth of merchandise while Wilson Sports is offering P1 million worth of golf sets for raffle. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 29, 2011.
Forest Hills returns to 62nd Fil-Am Golf
By Roderick Osis
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WITH close to 1,200 parbusters returning to the 62nd edition of the Fil-Am Golf Invitational Tournament, defending champion Forest Hills is also back to the prestigious Fil division, which they won against favorite Southwoods and Mizuno.
Forest Hills–Nicklaus upset eight-time champion Manila Southwoods to win its first title in the premiere Fil-Championship of the regular Fil-Am.
Forest Hills closed with a 103 for 462 points for a four shot win over Mizuno and another shot off Southwoods.
Making the big leap in this year’s tournament is the shifting of Am division defending titlist Sea Bridge Chelus to give Forest Hills a run for their money in the Fil championship flight.
SeaBridge Chelus I, which closed with a 129 and 487 total, will now join the mix up in the centerpiece flight, said vice chair Shin Paul Chan.
Chelus’s score was 31 points better than Forest Hills as the Fil-Am committee remains optimistic the top guns in Philippine amateur golf will find time to play in the country’s premiere amateur golf tournament.
Names like Jobim Carlos, Clyde Mondilla and Zannie Boy Gialon were absent in last year’s Fil-Am where ICSTI backed out before the Fil-Championship flight teed off four days before the tournament closed.
“We are inviting them back and we hope sponsors will be willing to support them. Without a sponsor, it is unlikely that they will join,” added Chan, BCC’s resident manager.
He added it could be too late now and are setting their eyes on the 63rd staging next year.
The Fil-Am has seen the biggest names in Philippine golf over the years.
In the 80s, it was Frankie Minoza, and later joined by Richard Sinfuego, Tony Lascuna and local hero Mars Pucay, who all turned pro after the 1994 edition and where Canlubang earned its last because it will only return in 2001 as the Calatagan team and later as Nike, which won three straight from 2005 to 2007.
The past seven years saw the Fil-Am divided into two categories, the senior’s and regular. The senior’s side, which is open for 55 years old and above, and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular starts on Nov. 23 with the practice rounds the first three days and tournament proper on Nov. 26.
Practice rounds for the higher flights of the regular Fil-Am, flights E, D, C, B, A and Championship, starts on December 2 until the fifth, while tournament proper begins on Dec. 6 until the 10th.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 28, 2011.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WITH close to 1,200 parbusters returning to the 62nd edition of the Fil-Am Golf Invitational Tournament, defending champion Forest Hills is also back to the prestigious Fil division, which they won against favorite Southwoods and Mizuno.
Forest Hills–Nicklaus upset eight-time champion Manila Southwoods to win its first title in the premiere Fil-Championship of the regular Fil-Am.
Forest Hills closed with a 103 for 462 points for a four shot win over Mizuno and another shot off Southwoods.
Making the big leap in this year’s tournament is the shifting of Am division defending titlist Sea Bridge Chelus to give Forest Hills a run for their money in the Fil championship flight.
SeaBridge Chelus I, which closed with a 129 and 487 total, will now join the mix up in the centerpiece flight, said vice chair Shin Paul Chan.
Chelus’s score was 31 points better than Forest Hills as the Fil-Am committee remains optimistic the top guns in Philippine amateur golf will find time to play in the country’s premiere amateur golf tournament.
Names like Jobim Carlos, Clyde Mondilla and Zannie Boy Gialon were absent in last year’s Fil-Am where ICSTI backed out before the Fil-Championship flight teed off four days before the tournament closed.
“We are inviting them back and we hope sponsors will be willing to support them. Without a sponsor, it is unlikely that they will join,” added Chan, BCC’s resident manager.
He added it could be too late now and are setting their eyes on the 63rd staging next year.
The Fil-Am has seen the biggest names in Philippine golf over the years.
In the 80s, it was Frankie Minoza, and later joined by Richard Sinfuego, Tony Lascuna and local hero Mars Pucay, who all turned pro after the 1994 edition and where Canlubang earned its last because it will only return in 2001 as the Calatagan team and later as Nike, which won three straight from 2005 to 2007.
The past seven years saw the Fil-Am divided into two categories, the senior’s and regular. The senior’s side, which is open for 55 years old and above, and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular starts on Nov. 23 with the practice rounds the first three days and tournament proper on Nov. 26.
Practice rounds for the higher flights of the regular Fil-Am, flights E, D, C, B, A and Championship, starts on December 2 until the fifth, while tournament proper begins on Dec. 6 until the 10th.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 28, 2011.
Wushu bet gears up for SEAG meet
WUSHU multi-medalist Eduard Folayang gears up training as the country eyes at least four gold medals in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) slated November in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Failing to barge in the medal round of the recently concluded World Wushu Championship in turkey, Folayang bowed to seek the gold medal in the 70 kg sanda event.
“Right now yung injury ko sa ilong eh totally healed na kaya all out na tayo sa training ng SEAG,” Folayang said after suffering a nose fracture last September in One Fighting Championship.
Folayang hopes to pick up another gold in November’s SEA Games, where he dominated in the last two editions. He has also bagged a bronze in the 2005 World Wushu Championship aside from a silver (2006) and a bronze (2002) in the Asian Games.
Veterans and Baguio-based wushu campaigners John Keithley Chan, Mark Eddiva, Benjie Rivera, Folayang, brothers Daniel and Denver Parantac, and Thornton Quieney Lou Sayan will banner the 18 man field in the biennial competitions.
Joining the group are Jessie Aligaga, Mary Jane Estimar, Engelbert Andongan, Denbert Arcita and Eleazar Jacob. Completing the team are female wushu artists Rhea May Rifani, Marianne Mariano, Kariza Chan, Kathlynn Sabalburo and Natasha Laxamana.
The five female wushu players are also based in the city.
The Philippine wushu team looks capable of upholding the rich tradition the martial arts sport has established in the 26th edition of the Southeast Asian Games.
Philippines’ finest moment in the biennial meet, 1991 Games (11 gold medals) and 2005 (10 gold medals) will be hard to duplicate because other Southeast Asian neighbors have also improved in the martial arts sport. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 28, 2011.
Failing to barge in the medal round of the recently concluded World Wushu Championship in turkey, Folayang bowed to seek the gold medal in the 70 kg sanda event.
“Right now yung injury ko sa ilong eh totally healed na kaya all out na tayo sa training ng SEAG,” Folayang said after suffering a nose fracture last September in One Fighting Championship.
Folayang hopes to pick up another gold in November’s SEA Games, where he dominated in the last two editions. He has also bagged a bronze in the 2005 World Wushu Championship aside from a silver (2006) and a bronze (2002) in the Asian Games.
Veterans and Baguio-based wushu campaigners John Keithley Chan, Mark Eddiva, Benjie Rivera, Folayang, brothers Daniel and Denver Parantac, and Thornton Quieney Lou Sayan will banner the 18 man field in the biennial competitions.
Joining the group are Jessie Aligaga, Mary Jane Estimar, Engelbert Andongan, Denbert Arcita and Eleazar Jacob. Completing the team are female wushu artists Rhea May Rifani, Marianne Mariano, Kariza Chan, Kathlynn Sabalburo and Natasha Laxamana.
The five female wushu players are also based in the city.
The Philippine wushu team looks capable of upholding the rich tradition the martial arts sport has established in the 26th edition of the Southeast Asian Games.
Philippines’ finest moment in the biennial meet, 1991 Games (11 gold medals) and 2005 (10 gold medals) will be hard to duplicate because other Southeast Asian neighbors have also improved in the martial arts sport. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 28, 2011.
62nd Fil-Am tees off November 23
AMATUER par busters from all over the world are set to endure at least six hours of road trip all the way to the Summer Capital for the two weeks of golfing and camaraderie.
The 62nd edition of the Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament is expected to have more players while two Toyota Vios cars will be up for grabs for the first hole-in-one maker at designated holes at the Camp John Hay (CJH) and the Baguio Country Club golf courses.
CJH golf course manager Steve McDonald said during Wednesday’s press conference at the CJH club house a Toyota Vios will be the prize for a hole in one at the par 69 CJH course’s 18th hole, while the Baguio Country Club will have the 10th hole.
It is yet the most lucrative prize in the country’s biggest amateur golf tournament in years as the Fil-Am committee expects a 10 percent increase from the 1,100 entries last year.
“We expect to have a 10 percent increase this year,” said McDonald as he added some 1,200 players will see action when the Fil-Am golf opens in November 23 and ends on December 10.
The past seven years saw the Fil-Am divided into two categories, the senior’s and regular. The senior’s side which is open for 55 years old and above and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular starts on November 23 with the practice rounds the first three days and tournament proper on November 26.
Practice rounds for the higher flights of the regular Fil-Am, flights E, D, C, B, A and Championship, starts on December 2 until the fifth, while tournament proper begins on December 6 until the 10th.
But more than the golf tournament, McDonald promises the competition to be one of the most challenging.
“This competition will surely be much more exciting and more competitive,” added McDonald.
“This is an event both clubs have been looking forward to since January this year. Both BCC and CJH have been planning for this tournament,” said McDonald. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 27, 2011.
The 62nd edition of the Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament is expected to have more players while two Toyota Vios cars will be up for grabs for the first hole-in-one maker at designated holes at the Camp John Hay (CJH) and the Baguio Country Club golf courses.
CJH golf course manager Steve McDonald said during Wednesday’s press conference at the CJH club house a Toyota Vios will be the prize for a hole in one at the par 69 CJH course’s 18th hole, while the Baguio Country Club will have the 10th hole.
It is yet the most lucrative prize in the country’s biggest amateur golf tournament in years as the Fil-Am committee expects a 10 percent increase from the 1,100 entries last year.
“We expect to have a 10 percent increase this year,” said McDonald as he added some 1,200 players will see action when the Fil-Am golf opens in November 23 and ends on December 10.
The past seven years saw the Fil-Am divided into two categories, the senior’s and regular. The senior’s side which is open for 55 years old and above and the flights F, G and H of the Fil-Am regular starts on November 23 with the practice rounds the first three days and tournament proper on November 26.
Practice rounds for the higher flights of the regular Fil-Am, flights E, D, C, B, A and Championship, starts on December 2 until the fifth, while tournament proper begins on December 6 until the 10th.
But more than the golf tournament, McDonald promises the competition to be one of the most challenging.
“This competition will surely be much more exciting and more competitive,” added McDonald.
“This is an event both clubs have been looking forward to since January this year. Both BCC and CJH have been planning for this tournament,” said McDonald. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 27, 2011.
Baguio City to host Batang Pinoy regional games
By Roderick Osis
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BAGUIO City’s athletes will have their hands full anew as the Summer Capital readies for the hosting of the Batang Pinoy Regional leg slated Nov. 24 to 27.
After a seven-year hiatus, the Batang Pinoy has been revived by the Philippine Sports Commission, which will include four other regional legs and a national final set Dec. 10 to 13 in Naga City.
The 2011 Batang Pinoy is open to athletes aged 13 to 15 with the best athletes from the regional legs competing in the national finals.
“Baguio City is willing to host the event and whatever the Batang Pinoy needs, the city will be glad of extending its help,” said Mayor Mauricio Domogan in a press conference recently.
Archery, arnis, athletics, badminton, three-on-three basketball, boxing, chess, gymnastics, judo, swimming, table tennis, lawn tennis, tae kwon-do, wrestling and weightlifting will be part of the calendar of the events in the Batang Pinoy which was last held in 2004.
Domogan said PSC Commissioner and acting executive director Joaquin Loyzaga had already expressed their desire to also help Baguio in hosting the four-day event.
Athletes who will be discovered in this year’s edition of the Batang Pinoy will be tapped for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.
Batang Pinoy will also identify potential athletes on a regional and national level for the Youth Olympic Games from different sectors which includes the out-of-school youth.
The event will also serve as a complement for the Palarong Pambansa where the first and second year high school athletes can already show their talents before the Palaro.
The event is in partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee, Department of Education, Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Leagues of Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangays.
With Baguio hosting the northern Luzon regional leg, the National Capital Region leg will be on November 17 to 20 at the University of Makati and the Southern Tagalog regionals on December 1 to 4 in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
The Mindanao regionals will be held in Zamboanga City on October 27 to 30; the Visayas leg will be on November 10 to 13 in Dumaguete City.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 26, 2011.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BAGUIO City’s athletes will have their hands full anew as the Summer Capital readies for the hosting of the Batang Pinoy Regional leg slated Nov. 24 to 27.
After a seven-year hiatus, the Batang Pinoy has been revived by the Philippine Sports Commission, which will include four other regional legs and a national final set Dec. 10 to 13 in Naga City.
The 2011 Batang Pinoy is open to athletes aged 13 to 15 with the best athletes from the regional legs competing in the national finals.
“Baguio City is willing to host the event and whatever the Batang Pinoy needs, the city will be glad of extending its help,” said Mayor Mauricio Domogan in a press conference recently.
Archery, arnis, athletics, badminton, three-on-three basketball, boxing, chess, gymnastics, judo, swimming, table tennis, lawn tennis, tae kwon-do, wrestling and weightlifting will be part of the calendar of the events in the Batang Pinoy which was last held in 2004.
Domogan said PSC Commissioner and acting executive director Joaquin Loyzaga had already expressed their desire to also help Baguio in hosting the four-day event.
Athletes who will be discovered in this year’s edition of the Batang Pinoy will be tapped for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.
Batang Pinoy will also identify potential athletes on a regional and national level for the Youth Olympic Games from different sectors which includes the out-of-school youth.
The event will also serve as a complement for the Palarong Pambansa where the first and second year high school athletes can already show their talents before the Palaro.
The event is in partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee, Department of Education, Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Leagues of Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangays.
With Baguio hosting the northern Luzon regional leg, the National Capital Region leg will be on November 17 to 20 at the University of Makati and the Southern Tagalog regionals on December 1 to 4 in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
The Mindanao regionals will be held in Zamboanga City on October 27 to 30; the Visayas leg will be on November 10 to 13 in Dumaguete City.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 26, 2011.
Banario defends belt in URCC 20
By Roderick Osis
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
UNIVERSAL Reality Combat Championship lightweight titlist Honorio Banario gets another crack at defending his title in the country’s biggest mix martial arts promotion this coming November 5.
Banario, one of Team Lakay’s champions, stakes his belt in the 155 pounds against a virtual unknown in Patrick Manicad of Yawyan Sports.
“Honorio is ready to go,” said Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao.
Banario’s second title defense will be among the major fight cards in the upcoming URCC event slated next month at the Pasay City World Trade Center with six title events with Colt 45 supporting.
Also seeing action in the event are Jessie Rafols vs Reydon Romero for the bantamweight super-fight title, Igor Subora vs Ryan Pagalinawan (Heavyweight Title) and Nicholas Mann vs Chris Luna (Light Heavyweight Title).
Dexter Mistades vs Froilan Sarenas (Middleweight Title), Pete Brooks vs Mac Sabiano (Cruiserweight Title), Lando Espinosa vs Adam Cacay, Will Chope vs Jerson Estoro, and Rodel Orais vs. Jilmar Tangayan will also see action.
Banario scored his first crown in the URCC by edging former champion and erstwhile unbeaten Angelito Manguray earlier this year via a rear naked choke.
The 5’9 Team Lakay fighter then defended the crown against another Davaoeño in Alcer Lozada.
Banario came up with sidekick right at the smack of the contender Alcer Lozada’s face after 40 seconds of action in the second round.
It was Banario’s fifth consecutive victory in the URCC as he handed Lozada his first defeat in the country’s premiere mix martial arts promotion for a 1-1 win loss record.
Meanwhile, three Team Lakay fighters once again show their wares as they battle anew in the upcoming Pacific Extreme event come November 20.
Jasor Ablasi, Geje Eustaquio, and Crisanto Pitpitunge will once again square off with the country’s best mix martial arts fighter in the Guam based fighting promotions.
Bantamweight Ablasi scored a unanimous victory against Kyle Aguon despite a shorter reach and the lack of height during the PXC 26 event at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila, August 21.
Estaquio knocked out Rogelito Plomeda at the 3:50 mark of round number two in their encounter, while Pitpitunge seemed to have lady luck on his side after Guam’s Alex Castro incurred an injury and failed to continue after the opening round.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 27, 2011.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
UNIVERSAL Reality Combat Championship lightweight titlist Honorio Banario gets another crack at defending his title in the country’s biggest mix martial arts promotion this coming November 5.
Banario, one of Team Lakay’s champions, stakes his belt in the 155 pounds against a virtual unknown in Patrick Manicad of Yawyan Sports.
“Honorio is ready to go,” said Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao.
Banario’s second title defense will be among the major fight cards in the upcoming URCC event slated next month at the Pasay City World Trade Center with six title events with Colt 45 supporting.
Also seeing action in the event are Jessie Rafols vs Reydon Romero for the bantamweight super-fight title, Igor Subora vs Ryan Pagalinawan (Heavyweight Title) and Nicholas Mann vs Chris Luna (Light Heavyweight Title).
Dexter Mistades vs Froilan Sarenas (Middleweight Title), Pete Brooks vs Mac Sabiano (Cruiserweight Title), Lando Espinosa vs Adam Cacay, Will Chope vs Jerson Estoro, and Rodel Orais vs. Jilmar Tangayan will also see action.
Banario scored his first crown in the URCC by edging former champion and erstwhile unbeaten Angelito Manguray earlier this year via a rear naked choke.
The 5’9 Team Lakay fighter then defended the crown against another Davaoeño in Alcer Lozada.
Banario came up with sidekick right at the smack of the contender Alcer Lozada’s face after 40 seconds of action in the second round.
It was Banario’s fifth consecutive victory in the URCC as he handed Lozada his first defeat in the country’s premiere mix martial arts promotion for a 1-1 win loss record.
Meanwhile, three Team Lakay fighters once again show their wares as they battle anew in the upcoming Pacific Extreme event come November 20.
Jasor Ablasi, Geje Eustaquio, and Crisanto Pitpitunge will once again square off with the country’s best mix martial arts fighter in the Guam based fighting promotions.
Bantamweight Ablasi scored a unanimous victory against Kyle Aguon despite a shorter reach and the lack of height during the PXC 26 event at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila, August 21.
Estaquio knocked out Rogelito Plomeda at the 3:50 mark of round number two in their encounter, while Pitpitunge seemed to have lady luck on his side after Guam’s Alex Castro incurred an injury and failed to continue after the opening round.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 27, 2011.
Manila teams to bolster Vergara-Domogan football cup
By Roderick Osis
Monday, October 24, 2011
CLOSE TO 14 teams are expected to sign up in the tough men’s open, as the Vergara–Domogan Street Kids Football Cup gets underway in all weekends starting November 27 to December 18.
Backed by Goshen Land and hatched by the Baguio United Football Club (BUFC), the tournament is expected to draw participation from teams all over Northern Luzon and as far as Metro Manila.
Making the contest tougher in the football tournament aimed at helping street kids is the participation of the Philippine Navy FC confirmed by Goshen Land’s CEO Alex Bangsoy.
Also expected to join are teams coming from De La Salle University and Ateneo De Manila University.
“We are not yet sure kung anong team ang ipapadala ng La Salle and Ateneo but they have already assured us of joining the men’s open,” said BUFC’s Aries Bocalan.
Also seeing action in the tournament is the ladies’ open, the 8 under, 10 under, 12 under, 14 under, and the 16 under age group divisions for boys and girls.
Trophies (champion, first runner up, second runner up and third runner up) and individual awards (best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, striker, fair play and MVP) are set to be given out in the tournament.
Registration for the men’s open will be at P500, while the ladies’ open will have it at P300. The different age group competitions starting from the 8 under up to 16 under for boys and girls will be at P200.
There will also be a coaches and managers’ meeting on November 27 at Melvin Jones Football Ground, Baguio City. This tournament is organized by the City of Baguio and sponsored by Goshen Land.
Competition for the men’s open will be an 11-aside tournament, while the ladies’ open will be a 7-aside format with games to be played at the Melvin Jones Football grounds and Athletic Bowl.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 25, 2011.
Monday, October 24, 2011
CLOSE TO 14 teams are expected to sign up in the tough men’s open, as the Vergara–Domogan Street Kids Football Cup gets underway in all weekends starting November 27 to December 18.
Backed by Goshen Land and hatched by the Baguio United Football Club (BUFC), the tournament is expected to draw participation from teams all over Northern Luzon and as far as Metro Manila.
Making the contest tougher in the football tournament aimed at helping street kids is the participation of the Philippine Navy FC confirmed by Goshen Land’s CEO Alex Bangsoy.
Also expected to join are teams coming from De La Salle University and Ateneo De Manila University.
“We are not yet sure kung anong team ang ipapadala ng La Salle and Ateneo but they have already assured us of joining the men’s open,” said BUFC’s Aries Bocalan.
Also seeing action in the tournament is the ladies’ open, the 8 under, 10 under, 12 under, 14 under, and the 16 under age group divisions for boys and girls.
Trophies (champion, first runner up, second runner up and third runner up) and individual awards (best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, striker, fair play and MVP) are set to be given out in the tournament.
Registration for the men’s open will be at P500, while the ladies’ open will have it at P300. The different age group competitions starting from the 8 under up to 16 under for boys and girls will be at P200.
There will also be a coaches and managers’ meeting on November 27 at Melvin Jones Football Ground, Baguio City. This tournament is organized by the City of Baguio and sponsored by Goshen Land.
Competition for the men’s open will be an 11-aside tournament, while the ladies’ open will be a 7-aside format with games to be played at the Melvin Jones Football grounds and Athletic Bowl.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 25, 2011.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Manny Pacquiao to return for fun run
By Roderick Osis
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
POUND-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao's love for Baguio goes beyond his training and extends to helping those in need.
Days for their departure for the United States (US), Pacquiao said he will be returning sometime November to finalize a fun run he has been planning with Baguio runners to raise funds for Baguio's victims of typhoons.
“Gaganapin [yong fun run] sa Baguio tapos ‘yong kikitain ng marathon ay i-donate natin sa mga mahihirap na pamilya sa Baguio, lalo na ‘yung mga nawalan ng bahay sa kasagsagan ng bagyo. Siguro mga 25th of November, mga third week, after ng fight ko,” said Pacquiao.
The pound-for-pound king said the fun run is his way of helping the needy in the Summer Capital where he has trained four times since 2008.
Pacquiao, the reigning WBO welterweight champion, flew to US Saturday night to continue preparing for his upcoming bout with Juan Manuel Marquez.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
POUND-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao's love for Baguio goes beyond his training and extends to helping those in need.
Days for their departure for the United States (US), Pacquiao said he will be returning sometime November to finalize a fun run he has been planning with Baguio runners to raise funds for Baguio's victims of typhoons.
“Gaganapin [yong fun run] sa Baguio tapos ‘yong kikitain ng marathon ay i-donate natin sa mga mahihirap na pamilya sa Baguio, lalo na ‘yung mga nawalan ng bahay sa kasagsagan ng bagyo. Siguro mga 25th of November, mga third week, after ng fight ko,” said Pacquiao.
The pound-for-pound king said the fun run is his way of helping the needy in the Summer Capital where he has trained four times since 2008.
Pacquiao, the reigning WBO welterweight champion, flew to US Saturday night to continue preparing for his upcoming bout with Juan Manuel Marquez.
Pacquiao reiterated his promise to give his all in the November 12 bout with Marquez in his recent interviews with the Baguio media after completing his high-altitude training camp in the city.
In November 12, Pacquiao will face Marquez for the third time in one of boxing's most bitter rivalries at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Both Pacquiao and Marquez promoted their bout in Manila some weeks back.
Baguio City was the site of Team Pacquiao's three-week training camp which was almost disrupted by Typhoons Pedring and Quiel.
Pacquiao and Roach will be joined by physical and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, cornermen Buboy Fernandez and Nonoy Neri, and sparring partner Jorge Linares in the trip to the US.
Fernandez even added American boxing coach Freddie Roach was impressed on the dedication and training of his ward while he was in the city where legion of fans had already found their time to be with their idol in his various road work, sports events and social work.
“Our objectives in Baguio for the training of the champion were achieved. We can say that Manny had the perfect discipline and dedication in the training and other activities,” Fernandez said.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 11, 2011.
In November 12, Pacquiao will face Marquez for the third time in one of boxing's most bitter rivalries at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Both Pacquiao and Marquez promoted their bout in Manila some weeks back.
Baguio City was the site of Team Pacquiao's three-week training camp which was almost disrupted by Typhoons Pedring and Quiel.
Pacquiao and Roach will be joined by physical and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, cornermen Buboy Fernandez and Nonoy Neri, and sparring partner Jorge Linares in the trip to the US.
Fernandez even added American boxing coach Freddie Roach was impressed on the dedication and training of his ward while he was in the city where legion of fans had already found their time to be with their idol in his various road work, sports events and social work.
“Our objectives in Baguio for the training of the champion were achieved. We can say that Manny had the perfect discipline and dedication in the training and other activities,” Fernandez said.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 11, 2011.
Pucay grabs 3rd in Taipei golf tilt
BAGUIO boy now Canlubang-based Mars Pucay finished stronger in his last holes to eke out a third place finish in the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship in Taipei during the weekend.
Pucay, three shots behind Chan Shih-chang at the start of the final round, moved within one off the lead after a birdie on No. 10 for a five-under total as the frontrunners struggled in tough playing condition at the Linkou International golf course.
Pucay reeled back from three straight bogeys from No. 12 and settled for third with a closing 74, as Lu Wei-chih rallied with a 69 to snatch the crown.
But the Filipino bet cracked under pressure, making three straight bogeys before coming up with a run of pars to save a 74 and secure solo third in the $300,000 event.
Pucay shot a second straight 1-under-par 71 and moved up to solo third from sixth place after the third round.
With his earlier rounds of 70-71, Pucay assembled a 54-hole total of 212, just three strokes off Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang, who held on to the lead with a battling 70 in the third day of the competition.
Pucay had nines of 35-36 to sustain his charge for a maiden Asian Tour title, but the two other Filipinos, Juvic Pagunsan and Elmer Salvador, who survived the halfway cut, lost ground.
Pagunsan totaled 221 (72-74-75) and was in a 13-man tie for 36th. Salvador found himself among the tail-enders at 225 (70-78-77).
The 36-hole casualties were Artemio Murakami (72-77), Michael Bibat (76-73), Angelo Que (74-77) and Miguel Tabuena (83-78).
Pucay, three shots behind Chan Shih-chang at the start of the final round, moved within one off the lead after a birdie on No. 10 for a five-under total as the frontrunners struggled in tough playing condition at the Linkou International golf course.
Pucay reeled back from three straight bogeys from No. 12 and settled for third with a closing 74, as Lu Wei-chih rallied with a 69 to snatch the crown.
But the Filipino bet cracked under pressure, making three straight bogeys before coming up with a run of pars to save a 74 and secure solo third in the $300,000 event.
Pucay shot a second straight 1-under-par 71 and moved up to solo third from sixth place after the third round.
With his earlier rounds of 70-71, Pucay assembled a 54-hole total of 212, just three strokes off Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang, who held on to the lead with a battling 70 in the third day of the competition.
Pucay had nines of 35-36 to sustain his charge for a maiden Asian Tour title, but the two other Filipinos, Juvic Pagunsan and Elmer Salvador, who survived the halfway cut, lost ground.
Pagunsan totaled 221 (72-74-75) and was in a 13-man tie for 36th. Salvador found himself among the tail-enders at 225 (70-78-77).
The 36-hole casualties were Artemio Murakami (72-77), Michael Bibat (76-73), Angelo Que (74-77) and Miguel Tabuena (83-78).
Friday, October 7, 2011
Jaguars dethrone Cardinals in BBEAL
FIGHTING tooth and nail from start to end, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) Jaguars finally laid claim of the men’s basketball championship after 15 long years of drought.The Jaguars drubbed defending champion University of Baguio (UB) in the no-more-tomorrow game three of their finals series, 71-67, for the 25th Baguio–Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL) at the jam-packed CCDC gymnasium.
Following that 79-71 win in game two after a dismal loss in the series opener against the Cardinals, the Jaguars came up with huge defensive stops even down the stretch for their second crown in the 25-year-old collegiate league.
“We’re just very happy, and it’s a sort of a birthday gift for me,” said Jaguars head coach John Carlo Domingo, who turned 24 last September 28, the youngest coach to ever win a crown in the BBEAL.
In winning their second championship, the Jaguars now tied the Cordillera Career Development College, with two championships apiece.
The Cardinals still hold the most number of championship crowns with 21.
Lielmar Garcia, Jaguar’s top playmaker, once again poured in 15 points, while fellow sophomores Jeconaih Solamo and Chad Russel Villanueva chipped in 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Jaguars slotman Jopson Dail, meanwhile, had another double-double performance with 12 points and 12 rebounds as Andrew Payas added 11 points for the Gov. Pack-based dribblers.
“Talgang nagfocus kami sa defense tsaka sabi ni coach na wag matakot, gawin lang namin ‘yung dapat naming gawin,” said Garcia in a post game interview.
Ending the first quarter with a 19-17 edge, the Jaguars slowed down on offense in the second period with the Cardinals gaining the upper hand halfway, 30-27, courtesy of Keiffer Ocasion’s four triples.
But the Jaguars came up with a run of their own to end the first half with a 39-32 advantage.
Trailing entirely in the second half, Kevin Orduña slowly lifted the Cardinals on a one-point deficit, 64-65, with 3:41 remaining in the payoff canto but the Jaguars scored in the ensuing play with a triple courtesy of Payas.
“Masayang-masaya lang kami tsaka kung hindi dahil sa team work naming, siguro hindi kami mag cha-champion,” quipped Solamo, who scored the last point for the ball game at the free throw line with 14.47 seconds left.
UB had a chance to narrow the gap after Segundo Elegores was sent to the free throw line but missed both charities with Dail grabbing the rebound to seal the faith of the Jaguars.
“Hindi pa rin makapaniwala pero salamat sa lahat ng mga sumuporta,” Dail said.
Orduña and Ocasion led the Cardinals with 24 and 22 points each.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 08, 2011.
Barnachea retains lead in ‘Ronda’
SANTY Barnachea of Eastern Pangasinan preserved his red jersey, while former race leader Joel Calderon of Nueva Ecija climbed back to number two in stage ten of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas from Agoo up to the Summer Capital.
But the spotlight belongs to Mark Galido of 7/11 after winning the short 46.4 kilometers with a time of 1:42:29.5, while teammate Lloyd Reynante came in second with 1:44:48.2.
Baler Ravina of East Pangasinan (1:44:48.3), Irish Valenzuela of 7/11 (1:44:48.5), George Oconer of the RP Under 23 (1:44:48.7) and Calderon of Nueva Ecija (1:44:48.9) completed the top six in the road race with three stages left.
Barnachea (32:14:31) will enjoy a slight six-minute lead over Calderon (32:20:59), as they raced towards Angles today and onwards Manila on Sunday for the closing ceremony.
Completing the top ten cast were George Oconer of U23 (32:21:16); March Mquinn of CEX (32:21:45); Lloy Reynante of 7/11 (32:22:40); Baler Ravina of EP (32:22:56); Cris Joven of AV (32:22:56); Tomas Martinez of Tarlac (32:26:55); Rudy Roque of AV (32:27:34); and Frederick Feliciano of NCR (32:30:41)
Valenzuela of 7/11 officially claimed the Magnolia Purewater King of the Mountain of LBC Ronda Pilipinas and headed towards the 10th stage wearing the blue jersey as Air Asia Points Leader, while Rudy Project Best Youngrider belonged to George Oconer (Yellow Jersey) of U23 Philcycling.
Barnachea made his move in the mountain passes and vaulted from No. 5 to the top of the heap, toppling six-day leader Joel Calderon in a rain-drenched Stage 9 of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas, as they arrived from Vigan Thursday afternoon.
Tomas Martinez of Tarlac took the lap honors but Barnachea grabbed the coveted red jersey with a strong fourth place finish in the 181.4km stage, which had Calderon fading out in the very same race he dominated in winning the 2009 Tour.
Martinez edged teammate and Moncada, Tarlac native Daniel Asto and Cycleline Extreme-Butuan City’s March McQuinn Aleonar, who turned in times of 4:56:57.5 and 4:57:16.5, respectively.
Barnachea’s superb performance catapulted him from No. 5 to No. 1 with a total time of 30:25:46, moving a step closer to duplicating Antonio Arzala’s three-title romp in 1955, 1956 and 1959.
The 35-year-old Barnachea clocked four hours, 57 minutes, 19.4 seconds, three minutes behind Martinez, who topped the stage in 4:54:31 worth P50,000.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 08, 2011.
But the spotlight belongs to Mark Galido of 7/11 after winning the short 46.4 kilometers with a time of 1:42:29.5, while teammate Lloyd Reynante came in second with 1:44:48.2.
Baler Ravina of East Pangasinan (1:44:48.3), Irish Valenzuela of 7/11 (1:44:48.5), George Oconer of the RP Under 23 (1:44:48.7) and Calderon of Nueva Ecija (1:44:48.9) completed the top six in the road race with three stages left.
Barnachea (32:14:31) will enjoy a slight six-minute lead over Calderon (32:20:59), as they raced towards Angles today and onwards Manila on Sunday for the closing ceremony.
Completing the top ten cast were George Oconer of U23 (32:21:16); March Mquinn of CEX (32:21:45); Lloy Reynante of 7/11 (32:22:40); Baler Ravina of EP (32:22:56); Cris Joven of AV (32:22:56); Tomas Martinez of Tarlac (32:26:55); Rudy Roque of AV (32:27:34); and Frederick Feliciano of NCR (32:30:41)
Valenzuela of 7/11 officially claimed the Magnolia Purewater King of the Mountain of LBC Ronda Pilipinas and headed towards the 10th stage wearing the blue jersey as Air Asia Points Leader, while Rudy Project Best Youngrider belonged to George Oconer (Yellow Jersey) of U23 Philcycling.
Barnachea made his move in the mountain passes and vaulted from No. 5 to the top of the heap, toppling six-day leader Joel Calderon in a rain-drenched Stage 9 of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas, as they arrived from Vigan Thursday afternoon.
Tomas Martinez of Tarlac took the lap honors but Barnachea grabbed the coveted red jersey with a strong fourth place finish in the 181.4km stage, which had Calderon fading out in the very same race he dominated in winning the 2009 Tour.
Martinez edged teammate and Moncada, Tarlac native Daniel Asto and Cycleline Extreme-Butuan City’s March McQuinn Aleonar, who turned in times of 4:56:57.5 and 4:57:16.5, respectively.
Barnachea’s superb performance catapulted him from No. 5 to No. 1 with a total time of 30:25:46, moving a step closer to duplicating Antonio Arzala’s three-title romp in 1955, 1956 and 1959.
The 35-year-old Barnachea clocked four hours, 57 minutes, 19.4 seconds, three minutes behind Martinez, who topped the stage in 4:54:31 worth P50,000.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 08, 2011.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Lady Cardinals take volleyball BBEAL crown
UNIVERSITY of Baguio (UB) sustained its winning streak against Saint Louis University (SLU) to capture its first crown in six years at the close of the women’s volleyball in the Baguio–Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL) season 25.
The Lady Cardinals eked out a first victory in game one of their best of three finals series, 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, before closing out the Lady Navigators in game two via a four set decider, 25, 18, 25-22, 20-25, 25-22, at the UB gym recently.
“This is our first time since winning the championship six years ago and talagang binuhos din ng mga player ko kaya masaya kami,” said coach Jun Nisperos after their two-game sweep against the perennial runner-up SLU.
It was indeed another display of mastery for the Lady Cardinals, who earlier defeated the Lady Navigators in their first encounter via a five-set thriller, 22-25, 25-15, 29-27,20-25, 15-11, in the eliminations round.
“We tried to adjust sa set play, and at the same time, sinabi ko na kailangan naming magbawas sa error at ang maganda dun, eh, talagang determinado ding manalo yung mga bata,” added Nisperos.
It was another sorry loss for the Lady Navigators after topping the eliminations race and even reigned supreme in the late 90s failed to win at least one championship for the last seven years, seven long years of being relegated as runner up.
In the battle for third, defending titlist University of the Cordilleras (UC) brought their A-game with them by diffusing the University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio Lady Maroons in three sets, 25-4, 25-14, 25-16.
In the men’s side, SLU Navigators breezed through against arch rival UB Cardinals as in sweeping their best of three series.
The Navigators, who topped the eliminations, swooped down the Cardinals in their first meeting, 25-26, 25-13, 25-16.
The defending titlist Navigators then made a repeat in game 2 with another three set victory, 25-12, 25-21, 27- 25 to claim their back to back title in the annual collegiate competition.
In the battle for third, the UC Jaguars finished of Cordillera Career Development College Admirals in three easy sets, 25-22, 25-20, 25-18.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 07, 2011.
The Lady Cardinals eked out a first victory in game one of their best of three finals series, 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, before closing out the Lady Navigators in game two via a four set decider, 25, 18, 25-22, 20-25, 25-22, at the UB gym recently.
“This is our first time since winning the championship six years ago and talagang binuhos din ng mga player ko kaya masaya kami,” said coach Jun Nisperos after their two-game sweep against the perennial runner-up SLU.
It was indeed another display of mastery for the Lady Cardinals, who earlier defeated the Lady Navigators in their first encounter via a five-set thriller, 22-25, 25-15, 29-27,20-25, 15-11, in the eliminations round.
“We tried to adjust sa set play, and at the same time, sinabi ko na kailangan naming magbawas sa error at ang maganda dun, eh, talagang determinado ding manalo yung mga bata,” added Nisperos.
It was another sorry loss for the Lady Navigators after topping the eliminations race and even reigned supreme in the late 90s failed to win at least one championship for the last seven years, seven long years of being relegated as runner up.
In the battle for third, defending titlist University of the Cordilleras (UC) brought their A-game with them by diffusing the University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio Lady Maroons in three sets, 25-4, 25-14, 25-16.
In the men’s side, SLU Navigators breezed through against arch rival UB Cardinals as in sweeping their best of three series.
The Navigators, who topped the eliminations, swooped down the Cardinals in their first meeting, 25-26, 25-13, 25-16.
The defending titlist Navigators then made a repeat in game 2 with another three set victory, 25-12, 25-21, 27- 25 to claim their back to back title in the annual collegiate competition.
In the battle for third, the UC Jaguars finished of Cordillera Career Development College Admirals in three easy sets, 25-22, 25-20, 25-18.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 07, 2011.
No Bradley for Pacquiao yet
Even without the megabuck Pacquiao–Mayweather bout, the eight-time weight division’s camp will not likely face any opponent whose caliber cannot match the pound for pound champion.
News that super lightweight champ Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. would be Pacquiao's next opponent this May, unless Floyd Jr. finally agrees to one of the greatest match in history, hardly caused a stir in the training camp.
"Who cares?" said coach Freddie Roach about Top Rank's recent signing of Bradley as a prelude to his match with Pacquiao.
"It's really premature. (There is) no contract signing so it’s just talk," he added.
"It's a sham. It's going to be one of the [biggest] mismatches ever," said Pacquiao's conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Despite having an unbeaten record, the 28-year-old American is not being taken seriously by Pacquiao’s camp.
"He's too small. They should try to picky somebody his own size," Ariza said.
Bradley, being the super lightweight champion, is fighting at 140 pounds, while Pacquiao, who is fighting Juan Manuel Marquez this November for the welterweight title (140 to 147 pounds), even climbed to 150 pounds in his light middleweight fight against Antonio Margarito last July 2010.
The lopsided fight almost cost Margarito his career, as he had to undergo eye surgery.
"And what has he done lately?" asked Ariza about Bradley.
Bradley fought only once last year and again this year, in a January defeat of Devon Alexander. He declined a July fight against fellow 140-pound titleholder Amir Khan.
He is expected to be in the highlight of the Pacquiao-Marquez undercard on November 12, fighting against 40-year-old Joel Casamayor.
Pacquiao is set to close his three-week training camp this weekend, according to "Team Pacquiao" assistant trainer, Boboy Fernandez.
Fernandez said the Filipino ring idol is just about to complete his scheduled training activities here before his departure to Los Angeles, California on Monday.
According to Fernandez, American boxing coach Freddie Roach was impressed on the dedication and training of his ward while he was here in the city, where legion of fans had already found their time to be with their idol in his various roadwork, sports events and social works. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 07, 2011.
News that super lightweight champ Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. would be Pacquiao's next opponent this May, unless Floyd Jr. finally agrees to one of the greatest match in history, hardly caused a stir in the training camp.
"Who cares?" said coach Freddie Roach about Top Rank's recent signing of Bradley as a prelude to his match with Pacquiao.
"It's really premature. (There is) no contract signing so it’s just talk," he added.
"It's a sham. It's going to be one of the [biggest] mismatches ever," said Pacquiao's conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Despite having an unbeaten record, the 28-year-old American is not being taken seriously by Pacquiao’s camp.
"He's too small. They should try to picky somebody his own size," Ariza said.
Bradley, being the super lightweight champion, is fighting at 140 pounds, while Pacquiao, who is fighting Juan Manuel Marquez this November for the welterweight title (140 to 147 pounds), even climbed to 150 pounds in his light middleweight fight against Antonio Margarito last July 2010.
The lopsided fight almost cost Margarito his career, as he had to undergo eye surgery.
"And what has he done lately?" asked Ariza about Bradley.
Bradley fought only once last year and again this year, in a January defeat of Devon Alexander. He declined a July fight against fellow 140-pound titleholder Amir Khan.
He is expected to be in the highlight of the Pacquiao-Marquez undercard on November 12, fighting against 40-year-old Joel Casamayor.
Pacquiao is set to close his three-week training camp this weekend, according to "Team Pacquiao" assistant trainer, Boboy Fernandez.
Fernandez said the Filipino ring idol is just about to complete his scheduled training activities here before his departure to Los Angeles, California on Monday.
According to Fernandez, American boxing coach Freddie Roach was impressed on the dedication and training of his ward while he was here in the city, where legion of fans had already found their time to be with their idol in his various roadwork, sports events and social works. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 07, 2011.
Merciless Pacman on November 12 bout
A DIFFERENT Manny Pacquiao will step inside the ring come November 12, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vowing he would no longer be compassionate inside the ring, Pacquiao said he is hungry for a knock out and vows to be ruthless when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time in their World Boxing Organization welterweight clash.
The fighting lawmaker from Sarangani Province even vowed for an early finish against the last Mexican boxer standing.
“This time it’s different because this would not be like the other fights. It would be a fight for national pride,” Pacquiao said after his eight-round sparring session with former two-time world champion Jorge Linares of Venezuela, Tuesday afternoon.
Linares, who is scheduled to fight Antonio DeMarco for the vacant World Boxing Council lightweight title in Los Angeles on October 15, also trains under Pacquiao’s coach Freddie Roach.
Showing he’s nearing tip-top shape, Pacquiao did seven rounds of mitt training with Roach after battling Linares.
Pacquiao said he would focus on improving his speed in the last few days of his training. He will close his training camp here Friday afternoon before heading for Manila.
“Manny will be too powerful and too fast against Marquez and there’s no way Marquez can win over Manny,” said Linares.
The two boxers have already engaged more than 20 rounds of sparring since Pacquiao started his training camp in the Summer Capital two weeks ago.
“He’s not yet in tip top shape but Pacquiao is not showing any signs of rust,” added Linares who was bloodied after receiving a powerful left hook that caught the latter’s right eyebrow last week. (Roderick Osis)
Vowing he would no longer be compassionate inside the ring, Pacquiao said he is hungry for a knock out and vows to be ruthless when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time in their World Boxing Organization welterweight clash.
The fighting lawmaker from Sarangani Province even vowed for an early finish against the last Mexican boxer standing.
“This time it’s different because this would not be like the other fights. It would be a fight for national pride,” Pacquiao said after his eight-round sparring session with former two-time world champion Jorge Linares of Venezuela, Tuesday afternoon.
Linares, who is scheduled to fight Antonio DeMarco for the vacant World Boxing Council lightweight title in Los Angeles on October 15, also trains under Pacquiao’s coach Freddie Roach.
Showing he’s nearing tip-top shape, Pacquiao did seven rounds of mitt training with Roach after battling Linares.
Pacquiao said he would focus on improving his speed in the last few days of his training. He will close his training camp here Friday afternoon before heading for Manila.
“Manny will be too powerful and too fast against Marquez and there’s no way Marquez can win over Manny,” said Linares.
The two boxers have already engaged more than 20 rounds of sparring since Pacquiao started his training camp in the Summer Capital two weeks ago.
“He’s not yet in tip top shape but Pacquiao is not showing any signs of rust,” added Linares who was bloodied after receiving a powerful left hook that caught the latter’s right eyebrow last week. (Roderick Osis)
One FC chief eyes Team Lakay
IMPRESSED by Eduard Folayang’s performance in his One Fighting Championship debut, chief executive officer Victor Cui is eyeing more fighters for their upcoming events.
Fresh from a plane ride from Singapore and at least a six-hour drive from Manila, Cui traveled all the way to the Summer Capital to meet with members of Team Lakay for possible fight contracts in the future.
“These fighters are probably some of the best in the Asian region and we hope to bring in more Team Lakay fighters in the near future,” said Cui at the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Folayang came in aggressive against Korean A Sol Kwon at the launch of Singapore’s One Fighting Championship: Champion vs Champion last September 3.
Fellow Filipino and another Baguio-based fighter Eric Kelly also saw success, choking out American Mitch Chilson in 3 minutes.
One Fighting Championship is Asia’s largest and most prestigious mixed martial arts (MMA) event. One FC features the best Asian fighters and the largest pan-Asian media broadcast.
MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world today.
In true Darwinian fashion, the sport of MMA allows for any martial arts style to compete against any martial arts style in the most free of artistic expressions for martial artists. MMA athletes utilize the best techniques from any and all martial arts in order to compete standing up or on the ground.
Coach Mark Sangiao is even delightful with his fighters getting the much-needed international exposure.
“We will be making arrangements and at the same time have partnership with One F,” quipped Sangiao, who also received training gears for Team Lakay from the One FC top honcho.
Cui added the partnership with Team Lakay will be one of their priorities within this year, as they eye more fights outside Singapore, which include Malaysia, Macau, and even in Manila.
Once the partnership will be formalized, however, Sangiao said Team Lakay will still be fighting in the Universal Reality Combat Challenge and in fact, will be included in the URCC 20 event to be staged in November this year.
Cui, at the same time, said the partnership is eyed to develop a career for mix martial arts fighter in the country in a long span of time.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 04, 2011.
Fresh from a plane ride from Singapore and at least a six-hour drive from Manila, Cui traveled all the way to the Summer Capital to meet with members of Team Lakay for possible fight contracts in the future.“These fighters are probably some of the best in the Asian region and we hope to bring in more Team Lakay fighters in the near future,” said Cui at the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Folayang came in aggressive against Korean A Sol Kwon at the launch of Singapore’s One Fighting Championship: Champion vs Champion last September 3.
Fellow Filipino and another Baguio-based fighter Eric Kelly also saw success, choking out American Mitch Chilson in 3 minutes.
One Fighting Championship is Asia’s largest and most prestigious mixed martial arts (MMA) event. One FC features the best Asian fighters and the largest pan-Asian media broadcast.
MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world today.
In true Darwinian fashion, the sport of MMA allows for any martial arts style to compete against any martial arts style in the most free of artistic expressions for martial artists. MMA athletes utilize the best techniques from any and all martial arts in order to compete standing up or on the ground.
Coach Mark Sangiao is even delightful with his fighters getting the much-needed international exposure.
“We will be making arrangements and at the same time have partnership with One F,” quipped Sangiao, who also received training gears for Team Lakay from the One FC top honcho.
Cui added the partnership with Team Lakay will be one of their priorities within this year, as they eye more fights outside Singapore, which include Malaysia, Macau, and even in Manila.
Once the partnership will be formalized, however, Sangiao said Team Lakay will still be fighting in the Universal Reality Combat Challenge and in fact, will be included in the URCC 20 event to be staged in November this year.
Cui, at the same time, said the partnership is eyed to develop a career for mix martial arts fighter in the country in a long span of time.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 04, 2011.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Anton zooms for third win
ACE driver Carlos Anton zoomed his way to the top again to win another podium finish in the third series of the Hill Climb Championship at the hilly Pias in La Union.The win was made even more special when Anton smashed the old record with a time of 1:26.22 seconds as he edges closer to an unprecedented fifth national title in Hillclimb Racing history.
“It was great to have my Mark Young prepared CRX back for this leg and what an improvement they had done to the car; we smashed the old record by over 5 seconds!” Anton said after his run.
Anton’s Hornitex-Castrol team mates Dennis Aoyong, Alfie Concepcion and Frankie Domingo all finished on the podium in groups 5, 4 and 2.
Concepcion even had to borrow car from fellow Baguio racer Domingo’s group 2 car after his racecar engine failed prior to the start.
Ecko Adan, BJ Frondoso, Pancake Pimentel, Roderick Fallorin, Jimson Balmeo and Mark Sy also won their respective classes. New talented driver for team Mark Young-Castrol Jason Marquez won 2nd in group 1 in his first ever race.
“The team did really well today and we are happy with the results, it shows that Carlos’ car is back to what it was, if not even better than before. We will prepare Jason (Marquez) even better for next race so he can take his first overall win in group 1,” Mark Young said of his team.
The last leg of the series will be held sometime in October at a still undisclosed location. Championships for groups 4, 1, 2 are all closely contested and results of the final round will determine the champions.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 03, 2011.
Stallions FC brings home gold
By Roderick Osis
NOT even the lack of corporate backing and the limelight form the media stopped the Baguio Stallion FC from winning the gold medal in the first Asian 5-aside of the Special Olympics.
Playing as if it will be their last for the country, the Stallion FC blasted home team Malaysia B in their opening game, 3-0 then wrapped up their second victory with a 5-1 drubbing of Indonesia.
"Hirap kami sa umpisa against Malaysia kasi sobrang init buti na lang madaling naka pag adjust yung mga bata kaya lahat ng goals namin eh sa second half na,” said coach Maribeth Jaravata.
The squad then followed it up with another 3-2 win against Singapore in an exhibition match before closing their campaign with another 3-0 triumph with team captain and striker Rommel Bautista scoring seven goals in that four games.
Returning back to the country after their feat, the squad came home unnoticed when the Phl Volacanoes, arriving the same day, hogged the limelight after winning the silver in the 2011 Asian Men’s Rugby 7s Championship.
But their efforts did not go to naught as members of the rugby team had a photo opportunity with the team and even congratulated the Baguio squad for their feat.
“Masaya din kami kasi nung nakita namin sila sa airport nagpapicture kami sa kanila tapos nag-congratulate sila sa amin,” said Bautista.
Making that victory much sweeter for the Baguio Stallion FC is they almost failed to join the contest for the second time after the Special Olympics Philippines almost had the playing dates mistaken.
While on their way to the airport, another setback for the Baguio squad representing the country encountered another glitch, as they had to pay the travel tax and the terminal fee before boarding the plane. This, however, was settled by good Samaritans in the team.
And when they landed in Malaysia, the team was just like a well oiled machine playing for the flag and country.
“Nahirapan kami sa Singapore kasi masyado silang systematic tsaka mabibilis ang kanilang passing pero determined pa rin yung team that's why nanalo pa rin,” added Jaravata.
And by winning the gold medal, this will not stop the Stallions from playing in another Asian tournament hopefully to be hosted by the country later this year after their Malaysia win supported by FRB Foundation and Victory Liner.
This time, the Stallions, composed of Bautista, Mark Louie Moran, Raymund Galiste, Roy Abraham Atienza, Jerry Sanchez Jr., Rustom Mulle, Kirk Napeek, and Ted Joshua Sabino will be eyeing a spot in the six or seven aside of the tournament and adding other players in their roster.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 01, 2011.
NOT even the lack of corporate backing and the limelight form the media stopped the Baguio Stallion FC from winning the gold medal in the first Asian 5-aside of the Special Olympics.
Playing as if it will be their last for the country, the Stallion FC blasted home team Malaysia B in their opening game, 3-0 then wrapped up their second victory with a 5-1 drubbing of Indonesia.
"Hirap kami sa umpisa against Malaysia kasi sobrang init buti na lang madaling naka pag adjust yung mga bata kaya lahat ng goals namin eh sa second half na,” said coach Maribeth Jaravata.The squad then followed it up with another 3-2 win against Singapore in an exhibition match before closing their campaign with another 3-0 triumph with team captain and striker Rommel Bautista scoring seven goals in that four games.
Returning back to the country after their feat, the squad came home unnoticed when the Phl Volacanoes, arriving the same day, hogged the limelight after winning the silver in the 2011 Asian Men’s Rugby 7s Championship.
But their efforts did not go to naught as members of the rugby team had a photo opportunity with the team and even congratulated the Baguio squad for their feat.
“Masaya din kami kasi nung nakita namin sila sa airport nagpapicture kami sa kanila tapos nag-congratulate sila sa amin,” said Bautista.
Making that victory much sweeter for the Baguio Stallion FC is they almost failed to join the contest for the second time after the Special Olympics Philippines almost had the playing dates mistaken.
While on their way to the airport, another setback for the Baguio squad representing the country encountered another glitch, as they had to pay the travel tax and the terminal fee before boarding the plane. This, however, was settled by good Samaritans in the team.
And when they landed in Malaysia, the team was just like a well oiled machine playing for the flag and country.
“Nahirapan kami sa Singapore kasi masyado silang systematic tsaka mabibilis ang kanilang passing pero determined pa rin yung team that's why nanalo pa rin,” added Jaravata.
And by winning the gold medal, this will not stop the Stallions from playing in another Asian tournament hopefully to be hosted by the country later this year after their Malaysia win supported by FRB Foundation and Victory Liner.
This time, the Stallions, composed of Bautista, Mark Louie Moran, Raymund Galiste, Roy Abraham Atienza, Jerry Sanchez Jr., Rustom Mulle, Kirk Napeek, and Ted Joshua Sabino will be eyeing a spot in the six or seven aside of the tournament and adding other players in their roster.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 01, 2011.
Igorot southpaw pug retains title
DAYER Gabutan continues to dominate his weight class.
Fighting in a neutral crowd, Gabutan scored another unanimous victory to retain his World Boxing Organization oriental bantamweight crown at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong.
By retaining his regional title, Gabutan now boasts of 15 wins, including six knockouts, a loss and two fights even, after stopping another Thailander in Petch Twins Gym during the main card of the evening.
"Mula first round hanggang sa 12th round, maganda yung kondisyon niya kaya kahit gusto kong patumbahin yung Thailander eh hindi rin bumagsak ng basta basta," Gabutan told Sun.Star Baguio.
Gabutan's second title defense also saw him knocking out Meechai Kiatpracha in the third round of their scheduled 12-round event last April in La Trinidad.
This will be the third successful defense for Gabutan, a native of Ambagiw, Besao in Mt. Province.
"Bumgasak siya ng isang beses pero matindi din yung resistensya kaya hindi rin sumuko," added Gabutan, referring to the 12th round knock down of the Thai fighter but refused to go down without a fight until the last sound of the bell.
Although Gabutan clearly won on points from the three judges, 119-108, 118-109, 119-108, the 22 year old fighter said he had a hard time adjusting during the fight because he was also fighting a lefty, just like him.
"Nung una medyo nahirapan ako kasi first time kong lumaban sa southpaw kaya and ginawa namin eh sinabayan ko na lang siya sa kaniyang mga galaw," added Gabutan, who dealt Petch his seventh loss of his 18 fights.
While Gabutan was laying out his plan on how to put down the Thai fighter early, Petch was also looking for an opening as they try to hit Gabutan's abdomen.
But it did not materialize as Gabutan's superb condition and timely jabs put the Thai in defensive mode.
"Yung game plan ata nila eh sa tiyan ako suntukin kasi mas matangkad ako pero hindi tumalab kasi talagang nasa 100 percent yung condition ko," added Gabutan.
In the undercard, super featherweight Randy Megrino (10-8-2, 6KOs) of Kidapawan City scored a 2nd round knock out against Thailander Lertsila PakdeeGym.
Jujeath Nagaowa also registered a first round TKO victory against Thai fight girl Leokkaew Sithpracha.
Dennis Padua, however, was the unluckiest of the three after suffering a 2nd round knockout loss against Thailand's knockout seeker Ekapol Yothinpanawet. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on September 30, 2011.
Fighting in a neutral crowd, Gabutan scored another unanimous victory to retain his World Boxing Organization oriental bantamweight crown at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong.
By retaining his regional title, Gabutan now boasts of 15 wins, including six knockouts, a loss and two fights even, after stopping another Thailander in Petch Twins Gym during the main card of the evening.
"Mula first round hanggang sa 12th round, maganda yung kondisyon niya kaya kahit gusto kong patumbahin yung Thailander eh hindi rin bumagsak ng basta basta," Gabutan told Sun.Star Baguio.
Gabutan's second title defense also saw him knocking out Meechai Kiatpracha in the third round of their scheduled 12-round event last April in La Trinidad.
This will be the third successful defense for Gabutan, a native of Ambagiw, Besao in Mt. Province.
"Bumgasak siya ng isang beses pero matindi din yung resistensya kaya hindi rin sumuko," added Gabutan, referring to the 12th round knock down of the Thai fighter but refused to go down without a fight until the last sound of the bell.
Although Gabutan clearly won on points from the three judges, 119-108, 118-109, 119-108, the 22 year old fighter said he had a hard time adjusting during the fight because he was also fighting a lefty, just like him.
"Nung una medyo nahirapan ako kasi first time kong lumaban sa southpaw kaya and ginawa namin eh sinabayan ko na lang siya sa kaniyang mga galaw," added Gabutan, who dealt Petch his seventh loss of his 18 fights.
While Gabutan was laying out his plan on how to put down the Thai fighter early, Petch was also looking for an opening as they try to hit Gabutan's abdomen.
But it did not materialize as Gabutan's superb condition and timely jabs put the Thai in defensive mode.
"Yung game plan ata nila eh sa tiyan ako suntukin kasi mas matangkad ako pero hindi tumalab kasi talagang nasa 100 percent yung condition ko," added Gabutan.
In the undercard, super featherweight Randy Megrino (10-8-2, 6KOs) of Kidapawan City scored a 2nd round knock out against Thailander Lertsila PakdeeGym.
Jujeath Nagaowa also registered a first round TKO victory against Thai fight girl Leokkaew Sithpracha.
Dennis Padua, however, was the unluckiest of the three after suffering a 2nd round knockout loss against Thailand's knockout seeker Ekapol Yothinpanawet. (Roderick Osis)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on September 30, 2011.
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