Shell Active chess players, Mindanao Children's Games officials grace DSA Forum on Nov.6

Alfred Moulic (with microphone) promotes the Davies Paints Chess Tournament that will be held at the F. Bustamante Elementary School gym in Tibungco.
Shell Active Youth Chess national qualifiers (left-right) Jester Andoy of Jose Maria College, Adrian Dimakiling of University of Mindanao, Austin Jacob Literatus of St.Michael's School, Neptali Batucan of Rogationist Academy, Mohammad Sacar of Holy Cross of Davao, World Youth Chess participant John Ray Batucan, Mindanao Children's Games chess in charge Bebot Cruz, table tennis coordinator Friendee Nunez, Davies Paint chess organizer Alfred Moulic, and MCG little league baseball director Joaquin Sarabia.

Carera Habagat, Mindanao Children's Games swimfest topics on October 30

Team Davao captain Paulo Dino Ouano (center) announces their preparation for the Carera Habagat on Nov.12 to 16 in Albay Province. With him is teammate Charlito Esparar (extreme left).(Davao Sportswriters Assn.)


Philippine Amateur Swimming Association regional director Deedee Gonzalez gives details of the swimming event of the 1st Mindanao Children's Games on November 16 at the Ladislawa pool. (Davao Sportswriters Assn.)

DSA Forum on Oct.9 features Coca--Cola's HALika! Benefit Workout, National University Games

(Left-right) Dr.Arlene de Vera, Ed.D. of Brokenshire College, Joaquin Sarabia of University of Mindanao, and Elegino of Ateneo de Davao. The three schools are competing in the National UniGames on October 24 to 30 in Dumaguete City.

Event manager Tammy Ferrer (with microphone) gives details of Coca-Cola Company's HALika! Benefit Workout. Beside her is Ateneo de Davao sports coordinator Cholo Elegino who talked about their plan to compete in the National University Games in Dumaguete City.

DSA Forum on Aug.28

PhilCycling regional director Jun Paholio announces the holding of the Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte Lumba Bisikleta on August 30, 8 a.m., starting at City Hall Drive (beside Jaltan Foods Centrum). Also shown are Vince Umayan, chief arbiter of the RRD-Inday Sara Kadayawan Chess Tournament on Aug.30 to 31 at the Holy Cross of Davao College and Federico Garcia Jr. (extreme right), chairman of the PRISAAD Games that will start on October 1, 8 a.m., at the Dona Pilar Learning Center.

Philippine Karatedo Federation Davao City coordinator Rommel Tan (with microphone) presents the outstanding karatekas (left-right) Pretie Joy Goc-ong, Arthur Y. Lao III, Jhon Albert C. Albarico and Christine Juvin Alba.

DSA guests on Aug.21

(Left-right) Leo Montalban of Lapanday Foods Corp. talked about the 14th LFC Inter-Media Bowling Tournament on August 30, 1 p.m., at the B3 of NCCC Mall, Friendee Nunez discussed the RRD-Inday Sara Kadayawan Table Tennis Tournament and national master Prospero Cruz gave details of the RRD-Inday Sara Kadayawan Chess Open.

Senate President at the DSA Forum on Aug.14, says he will support billiards even beyond 2010

Sen.Manny Villar (with microphone) answers questions about the Villards Cup on Aug.14. Also shown are (left-right) Gandy Valle, Alex Pagulayan and Efren Reyes during the DSA Forum Special Edition at the Gerry's Grill-Davao.



Villar to support billiards beyond 2010


Senate president Manny Villar announced that even beyond 2010, he will
be supporting the billiards development of the country that drew a
round of applause from the top-ranked cue artists led by Efren "Bata"
Reyes.

On Thursday's special edition of the Davao Sportswriters Association
(DSA) Forum at the Gerry's Grill Davao, Villar said that billiards is
one sport that Filipinos excel in the international scene that
deserves support.

He said that the organizers also decided to bring the event in Davao
to give Mindanao fans to take a close look of their billiards idols
like Efren "Bata" Reyes, Gandy Valle, Alex Pagulayan, Ronnie Alcano,
Warren Kiamco and Roberto Gomez.

Gaisano Mall of Davao is hosting the event on August 21 to 23 with
P800,000 cash prize at stake.

Gomez, who suffered a heart-breaking loss in the 2007 World Pool, said
he is ready for the competition and Valle, the Cebu leg champion,
added that the competition is going to be exciting and all top-ranked
players are ready for action.

Senator Villar said that there are plans to hold a World Pool
Championships in the Philippines but there are no details yet.

HGS 5-K, 10-K runs on Sunday

Mark Norman Malbog of HGS gives details of the race on Sunday. Also shown are (left-right) Villar's Cup Davao coordinator Ghandy Valle, Flight of the Eagles organizer Councilor Leo Avila, DATBA Kadayawan organizer Virgilio Magdale and 5th Languyan sa Kadayawan organizer Darren Evangelista.



The Holiday Gym and Spa 5-K and 10-K races will kick off on Sunday,
August 10, 5:30 a.m. at the Holiday Gym and Spa compound in Torres
Street.
Mark Norman Malbog, HGS spokesman, said that they are expecting 300
runners to join the event that will offer prizes to the winners.
On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower
Inn, Malbog said that they have organized the event as part of the HGS
Anniversary this month.

Milo Marathon, 3MJ Mountainbike Challenge topics at DSA Forum

Watching the Milo Marathon presentation.

Luis Maynabay talks about the 3MJ Mountainbike Challenge on Aug.24.



Milo Specialist Anne Tupag (center) talks about the Milo Marathon. Also present are (left-right) Luis Maynabay, organizer of the 3MJ Mountainbike Challenge on Aug.24, and Milo Sports Executive Andrew Neri.

RDR taekwondo tourney on Sunday

The Davao del Norte governor Rodolfo del Rosario Taekwondo Tournament kicks off on Sunday, 8 a.m., at the RDR gym in Tagum City.

Rey Nagar of the Davao Taekwondo Center-Tagum said on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn that this will be for the first time that they will be holding an event without the need to ask for registration fees from the participants.

He said that there will be around 200 young jins who will join the tournament that will also give KIX shirts upon registration of the player.

Nagar said that the tournament will be a follow-up of the RDR taekwando coaches' clinic that is being handled by coach Mike Villanueva of the Philippine Taekwondo Association.

The two-day clinic started on Thursday and will finish on Friday along with boxing, athletics, badminton and swimming events.

Tenpin, duckpin bowling tourneys set

Emie Orteza of the Sunday Bowlers Club said that the 23rd Kadayawan sa Davao Open Bowling Tournament starts on August 5, 7 p.m., at the Fairlanes.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)

Paul Rabe, spokesman of the Durian Tenpin Bowlers Association, Inc., announces the holding of the DUTBA Open on August 10 at the NCCC Mall during Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn. Beside him is swimming organizer Darren Evangelista.

Tenpin, duckpin bowling tourneys set

The Durian Tenpin Bowlers Association (DUTBA) Inc. will hold an open tournament on August 10 to 12 at the NCCC Mall of Davao while the Sunday Bowlers Club will have a duckpin bowling competition starting on August 5 at the Fairlanes.

Paul Rabe, DUTBA spokesman, said that cash prizes are at stake for the three-man team champion while the highest team triple and double scorers will also get rewards.

The champion wins P10,000, P7,000 for the second placers, P5,000 for the third placers, P5,000 for the fourth placers and P3,000 for the fifth placers.

Duckpin bowling at the Fairlanes will also resume when the Sunday Bowlers Club hosts the 23rd Kadayawan sa Davao Open Tournament starting on August 5.

Tournament director Emie Orteza said that the event is supported by Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte to continue the development of duckpin bowling in Davao.

Opening ceremony is scheduled at 7 p.m. with playing dates on August 7, 12, 14, 16 and championship round on August 18 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Orteza, on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, said that the Division 1 and Division 2 champions will win P8,000, each, P6,000 for the second placers, P4,000 for the third placers and P3,000 for the fourth placers, apiece. Division 1 is for private, non-government and government agencies while Division 2 is for the commercial teams.

MDSA president, DATBA execs at the DSA Forum

Aki Kuwahara of the Davao Tenpin Bowlers Association (Datba) discusses about the youth bowling training that starts at the B3 of NCCC Mall on Friday. Beside him is Virgilio Magdale, former Datba president, on Thursday's (July 10) DSA From at the Tower Inn.




Dr.Hilario Diaz, president of the Mindanao Defensive Shooters Association, talks about their upcoming shooting competition on July 12 to 13 at the Laud shooting range. Gracing Thursday's (July 10) DSA From at the Tower Inn are (left-right) Aboy Paner, Rogelio Guino-o of the Mindanao Area Safety Officers Club and Rey Tagle of the International Defensive Pistol Association.

Meet the Ateneo de Davao Aikido Club outstanding practitioners

Sheldon Wong, 16, (left) performs the Kotegaeshi (wrist throw) against Lorenzo Sato, 17, during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum, June 26, at the Tower Inn. The two aikido practitioners from the Ateneo de Davao Aikido Club will undergo first-degree blackbelt exams by 7th dan master Jun Nomoto Sensei of Tokyo on July 6 at the The Tent of Matina Town Square.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)




Fifteen-year-old Meg Castrillo (left) executes a Koshinage (hip throw) against Joshua Abella, 16, during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum, June 26, at the Tower Inn. The two aikido practitioners from the Ateneo de Davao Aikido Club will undergo first-degree blackbelt exams by 7th dan master Jun Nomoto Sensei of Tokyo on July 6 at the The Tent of Matina Town Square.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)



(Left-right) Sheldon Wong and Lorenzo Sato (standing), (first row) Meg Castrillo, Carmela Arcena and Jacob and Joshua Abella of the Ateneo de Davao Aikido Club will undergo by 7th dan master Jun Nomoto Sensei of Tokyo on July 6 at the The Tent of Matina Town Square.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)

DSA tackles aikido, Primovit cagefest, chessfest at Tower Inn

Young Aikido practitioners and Primovit multivitamins officials are the guests of the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum on Thursday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn.

Sheldon Walter Wong, Nina Margarita Castrillo, Kevin Joshua Ian Abella, Kevin Jacob Ian Abella, Carmela Therese Arcena and Lorenzo Sato will be gracing the weekly public service sports program to talk about the Ateneo de Davao Aikido Club while Primovit's Reggie Radoc and Tiger Castanos will take up the basketball tournament that starts on June 28 at the Gaisano South Sky gym and the chess event that checks in on June 27.

Joining them are Joaquin "Boy" Sarabia, vice-president of the Davao Sports Council Inc. and UM sports director to discuss various topics ranging from the So Kim Cheng Sports Awards and UM sports calendar.

DSA president Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the Forum sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn.

S.O.S. Children's Village race, MAP updates topics

Guests for June 19:

1.Dominic Carpio, DAPOBA president for the S.O.S. Children's Village fun ride and race for a cause.

2.Kelly Odiong, Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) regional chief, for MAP updates and announcements.


DSA president and Sunstar Davao sports editor Charles Maxey is requesting members to come at exactly 10:30 a.m. to the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

Guests on June 12

Guests on June 12 at the Tower Inn:
1.Edgardo Castillo, spokesman of the GET Golf Tournament
2.Ivy Fernandez, COO of Holiday Gym and Spa
3.Billy Cruzada, basketball coordinator of the SK Sportsfest

Primovit chess officials present chess tournament, Brgy.Panacan dribblers with their medals at DSA Forum

NCFP regional youth chess director and national arbiter Ronnie Tabudlong, Tyger Castanos and Hannah Co of Primovit multi-vitamins (left-right) announce the Primovit Youth Chess Tournament scheduled June 27 to 28 at the Gaisano South Citimall in Ilustre.

Alexis Caño, Al'Jibrail Intig, Jhon Axl Lupase, Mark Christopher Atinen (left-right) of Brgy.Panacan present their medals during Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn after winning the Batang Growee 3-on-3 Inter-Barangay Basketball Challenge.

Acedo, Batucan signal thumbs up sign at DSA Forum

Davao's youth standouts Rowelyn Joy Acedo and John Ray Batucan signal thumbs up on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn. They are going to Vietnam on June 9 for the ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships on June 11 to 20.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.

NBTC Davao training to resume early

The second cycle of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) in Davao is expected to be earlier than expected, said NBTC Davao commissioner Atty.Manny Nitorreda.

NBTC national director Eric Altamirano plans to hold the second phase in October but the impressive showing of Davao basketball students encouraged him to resume the training earlier.

On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn , Nitorreda said that the 25 students who completed the course came up with an impressive showing that made Altamirano decide to continue the training with instructions to the local staff to look for more talents.

Forty students signed up for the program but only 25 were able to complete the course.

Tao Corp. has allotted P85 million for the project for the next three years with training centers also in the National Capital Region handled by Alex Compton and in Cebu under Mon Fernandez.

Altamirano, a former PBA coach, is handling the over-all program with the support of the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

GET Memorial golfest to benefit 60 scholars

The 20^th Guillermo E. Torres Memorial Golf Tournament will benefit 60 scholars of the Mt.Apo Science Foundation College.

Proceeds of the golfest on June 15 at the Apo Golf and Country Club will go to the expenses to be incurred by the students who are taking up agriculture and agronomy courses, said Edgardo "Bobet" Castillo, senior vice-president of the University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network, who is part of the organizing committee.

The late Torres, he said, established the college as his pet project.

Malayan Insurance is backing the event by providing P1 million as hole-in-one prize for hole no.4 and P500,000 from Metropolitan Insurance for either hole numbers 7,11 or 17.

On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Castillo said that they are expecting 280 players to join.

They have increased the number of raffle prizes this year to make sure that even non-tournament winners will bring something back home. "Para mas enjoy," he said.

Castillo said that they have invited Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Speaker Prospero Nograles, Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza, a former Mindanao Times editor to join UM president Guillermo Torres Jr. to the ceremonial tee-off at 11 a.m.

Awarding ceremony will be at the Royal Mandaya Hotel.

Batucan, Acedo ready for Vietnam

Davao's youth standouts John Ray Batucan and Rowelyn Joy Acedo are going to Vietnam on June 9 for the ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships on June 11 to 20.

"I won't promise, but I will do my best," said Batucan on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn. Batucan topped the national age-group qualifying tournament in Manila that earned him the Vietnam stint.

Batucan, son of taxi driver Neptali Jr., plays against a computer for four hours every day as part of his training.

And Acedo showed more confidence when she said. "Kaya," said a very confident Acedo who trains under coach Rowel Modina.

National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) regional director James Infiesto said that their chess federation under former Surigao representative Prospero Pichay Jr. is bankrolling the participation of the players who will wear the national colors.

After their stint in Vietnam, Infiesto said the two players will play in Tagaytay for another tournament to determine the best players for the World Youth Chess Championships.

Meanwhile, Pichay is arriving in Davao City on May 26 for the opening ceremony of the Davao Open Chess Tournament at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

Infiesto said participants will earn Fide ratings.

"The local government has supported us and 95 percent of the expenses will come from the private sector," he said.

Chess, basketball, volleyball topics of DSA Forum

Chess, basketball and volleyball are the topics of the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum on Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn along Quirino Avenue.
National Chess Federation of the Philippines regional director James Infiesto, youth standout John Ray Batucan and his father Neptali Jr. will tackle about the young Batucan's participation to the ASEAN Chess Tournament in Vietnam.
Atty.Manny Nitorreda, National Basketball Training Center Davao commissioner, will talk more about the recent NBTC Davao's first cycle of training while officials from the Banker's Cup wil also be gracing the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn.
Coach Exequiel Tomines is also joining the Forum to talk about an barangay volleyball tournament.
DSA president Charles Raymond Maxey is requesting members to come on time.

Davao Open chessfest part of grassroots project

The Fide-rated Davao Open Chess Tournament is a project to support the plan of National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) president and former Surigao representative Prospero Pichay to discover new chess talents in the country.

NCFP regional director James Infiesto told sportswriters on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn that the contest is a development program to make players Fide-rated and for them to earn NCFP points.

Aside from the rating points, the champion will win P20,000, P10,000 for the second placer, P7,000 for the third placer, P5,000 for the fourth placer, P3,000 for the fourth placer and P1,000 each for the fifth to 10^th placers.

He said that the top five players after the event on May 26 to 31 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao will fly to Manila for another tournament and be given a chance to vie for slots in an international competition.

Fide ratings, he said, is important because this will give players a chance to accumulate the needed points to become title holders.

Wesley So, the youngest grandmaster from the Philippines, won the Dubai Open and has inspired Pichay to continue with its grassroots chess development projects in the country by organizing and backing competitions outside of Manila.

Growee 3-on-3 set

The Growee 3-on-3 Batang Barangay Basketball Tournament gets going on May 30, said organizer Rael Diaz.

On Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, he said that after the opening ceremony at the Ladislawa gym, games will start on May 31 simultaneously at the Barangays 5-a, Buhangin, Gov.Duterte, Panacan Relocation gyms.

By June 1, the champions from the different legs will advance to the next round.

A Growee shootout and cheerdance contest will also be featured in the tournament, he said.

SBC Tatlohan rolls off May 20

The Sunday Bowlers Club Tatlohan Bowling Tournament rolls off on May 20 to 23 at the Fairlanes, according to organizer Emie Orteza.

On Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Orteza said that the tournament is in preparation for Davao teams seeing action in the P200,000 Iligan City National Invitational Tournament on June 15 to 20.

Orteza said that three teams from Davao, three from Iligan, three from Gen.Santos and one from Zamboanga have started preparing early for the Iligan contest.

He said that right after the Tatlohan tournament, another tune-up competition will be organized to fine tune the skills of the Davao players.

SK Summer Sportsfest opens on Saturday

The 2008 SK Federation Summer Sportsfest opens on May 17 at the Davao City Recreation Center.

The opening ceremony will be attended by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte and other officials after the parade that starts at 7 a.m.

Basketball, volleyball, chess, badminton, athletics and taekwondo are featured in the sportsfest for 15 to 18 years old participants that ends on June 7.

SKF president and Davao City councilor Halila Sudagar said on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn that they designed the event to keep the youth away from vices during the summer.

With the theme of “Magdula Ta Para Iwas Droga”, Sudagar said that this will reinforce the other summer activities being organized in the city but placed emphasis that their events are designed to create a stronger youth sector through sports with the help of the City Government of Davao and the Philippine Sports Commission.

Athletics will be played at the Davao City National High School with various events like the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 800-meter run, 1,500-meter run, shot put, long jump and relay events on May 23 to 25.

Basketball is set to start on May 19 that will select the best and youth cagers while badminton will be at the 4Play court.

Sudagar thanked the local sports associations for helping them in organizing the event which she hopes will be organized every summer.

Jollibee kiddie crew includes sports clinics

Jollibee Foods Kiddie Crew has included sports events for the kids this summer.
Jollibee's spokesman Jay Madulara told sportswriters on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn sponsored by Genesis 88 that participants will experience work as crew from Monday to Wednesday and enjoy sports clinics from Thursday to Saturday.
The sports events are basketball, badminton, table tennis and athletics.
Madulara said the Davao Sports Council Inc. under Councilor Peter Lavina is their partner in the conduct of the clinics.
For more information, contact (082)2245371.

4th Kiddies triathlon to benefit kids with cancer

Alex Sam (extreme right) talks about the 4th Kiddies Triathlon that will benefit kids with cancer. With him are (left-right) Ody Gajitos of Ateneo de Davao and Jay Madulara of Jollibee Foods Corp.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)


The 4th Kiddies Triathlon is on May 25 at the Ladislawa Country Club, according to organizer Alex Sam.
On Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn and sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising, Sam said that the swim-bike-run event will raise funds for the KYTHE Foundation that supports kids with cancer at the Davao Medical Center.
Race briefing is on May 24, 3 p.m., at the Ladislawa Club House.
"Those who cannot attend will not be allowed to participate," said Sam citing the need for all competitors to know rules and regulations of the event to ensure the smooth conduct of the race.
Registration fee is P400 until May 10 and organizers will increase the to P500 if they register after the said date.
A tatay-nanay division will also be featured in the competition for parents to experience also the joys and pains of the event supported by Jollibee Foods Corp., Matina Town Square, Tri-Star Banana, Metro Lifestyle Fitness Center and Holiday Gym and Spa.

1st DC table tennis clinic starts on Monday

Palaro gold medalists Engelbert and John Vincent of boxing and silver medalist Kim Mayono of badminton were also guests of the DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)

The 1st Davao City Table Tennis clinic starts on Monday at the S.I.R. Elementary School Table Tennis Center.
The clinic is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 12 to 23 that will accommodate only 30 participants.
Registration fee is P300.
The Metro Davao Table Tennis Association with the support of the Telecom Table Tennis Club is organizing the event.
Ody Gajitos, coach of the Ateneo de Davao University, is the head instructor.
On Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn and sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising, Gajitos said that the clinic is designed to teach the basics of the sport for them to become better and stronger players.

No DSA Forum on Labor Day, happy birthday Jon Develos

Happy birthday Jon!


There will be no DSA Forum on May 1.
DSA president and Sunstar Davao sports editor Charles Raymond A. Maxey made the announcement on Wednesday.
We will also celebrate Jon Develos' birthday, DSA's vice-president and sports editor of Mindanao Times.

Davao bets to compete in Pan-Asian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International

Davao City martial artists are competing in the 2008 Pan-Asian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International Tournament on May 3 to 4 at the Mall of Asia in Manila.
Seeing action are Julius Ceasar Macasaet Jr. and Jonevic Fuentes of Ateneo Judo Club, Ace Larida of Davao Masters Judo Club, Mars and Marco Cenojas of Cenojas Mix Martial Arts, Juanito Estimada and Thirdie Yasser Escovilla of UM Judo Club, Hamir Achacoso of Mandirigma and team captain Paolo Tancontian.
Escovilla, on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, said that jiu-jitsu became popular because of the Ultimate Fighting Championship that inspired the holding of big events even in Manila.
Escovilla, bronze medalist in the 2006 edition, said the players from Australia and Guam are among the tough opponents including from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
“We are requesting for your prayers and support to the team,” said Macasaet Jr. of Ateneo.

Green light on for GBL SMB Cup on Sunday

The green light is on for the 4^th Gene Boyd Rodriguez-Lumawag SMB (Sarap Mag Badminton) Cup on April 27 at the Holiday Gym and Spa.

Amalia Bandiola-Cabusao, spokesperson of the GBL organizing committee, said that the friendly competition is a gathering of media workers from the tri-media to remember the late Mindanews photo editor who was gunned down in Jolo, Sulu 1,210 days ago.

Participants are requested to come on time at 8 a.m.

The one-day tournament, presented by San Miguel Beer and Holiday Gym and Spa, will have a men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles events.

“We normally don’t gather a lot because of the different schedules but this will be the time for us to be together again,” said Cabusao on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

Entry forms are available at the KBP Office c/o Roy T. Geonzon of UMBN (2250204), PIA c/o Edith Isidro (3009392), Mindanews c/o Carolyn O. Arguillas (2974360) or at the Office of Councilor Leo Avila c/o Alger Dura (2270521).

The tournament is sponsored by Pixmaker, Felcris Supermarket, NCCC, Grand Regal Hotel, Royal Mandaya Hotel, Great Gifts and Souvenirs, Mila’s Catering, Naty’s Lechon Haus, Doughboy Bakeshop, Mindanao Daily Mirror, Mindanao Insider, Mindanao Times and Sunstar Davao.

DSA tackles GBL Cup

The Gene Boyd Lumawag Cup is the main topic of the DSA Forum on Thursday, April 24, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn.

Amalia Cabusao, tournament spokesperson, will discuss the details of the event scheduled on April 27.

Joining her are Paolo Tancontian of Jujitsu Davao, Rommel Tan of the Philippine Karatedo Federation and Habagat Davao officials.

DSA president and sports editor Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the Forum sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn.

Milo Muaythai clinic at I-Flex

The Milo Summer Clinic for muaythai is going on at the I-Flex, Jaltan Building along Magallanes Street.

Muay Association of the Philippines’ Davao instructor KRU Almar Kelly Odiong said that the clinic runs until May 20.

The MAP, tasked to promote the sport under the auspices of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur, is a member of the Philippine Olympic Committee.

Odiong said that they are also looking for muaythai talents as they prepare to compete in the Philippine Olympic Festival on May 21 in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

National riders wanted, Abante Grande race reset

PhilCycling officials are looking for young riders to become members of the national team.

PhilCycling vice-president for Mindanao Leo Magaway said that the tryout is scheduled next week and they will be inviting 18 years old and 21 years old and below riders.

“If they will qualify, they will become members of the RP Team,” said Magaway on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

He said that the Philippine Sports Commission will be providing for their allowances and accommodations while the PhilCycling will give focus on their training in preparation for international competitions.

Magaway, who is also the Road Commission chairman, said that talks are ongoing with college officials for the riders to become varsity players and for them to finish their education.

He added that they will also be looking for potential national players in Mindanao as competitions are being organized not only in Davao but also in key cities and provinces in the island.

Meanwhile, the Abante Grande Mountain Bike Challenge was reset from April 29 to April 27.

PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr. said around 200 riders are expected to compete in the event backed by Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte.

SK Federation chairperson Mary Grace Udang said that P19,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs to the winners.

Aside from the cycling race, Udang said that they have also basketball and football as other events in celebration of the Araw ng Barangay Catalunan Grande.

USPTA coaches arrive in Davao for tennis workshop, Paolo to induct DATEC officers

Coaches of the United States Professional Tennis Association arrived in Davao on Thursday to handle the Coaches Workshop and USPTA Certification for Coaches on April 18 to 20 at the Ecoland 2 Tennis Club.

Elmer Dolera, Ted Sayrahder, Brian Cunnif and Mark Allen were welcomed by Davao Association of Tennis Club officials led by Atty.Ed Caboverde, DATEC Tennis Academy Foundation vice-chairman Alex Bernan and board chairman Cerio Javellana.

The Americans, according to Javellana on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association Forum at the Tower Inn, will teach and coach the players including parents seeking basics in coaching and players looking wanting to become tennis teachers as a part-time job.

“This is free of charge,” said Javellana.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc., Dunlop and Bernan are sponsoring the event.

DATEC started in 1983 with only three clubs and now it has 27 clubs whose presidents organized the Tennis Academy Foundation to cater to the needs of young tennis players in Southern Mindanao.

Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte is the inducting officer on April 19 at the Mintal Tennis Club.

The officers are Atty.Edgardo Caboverde (Monte Maria Tennis Club), president; Alex Bernan (Ecoland Tennis Center), vice-president; Engr.Carolina Angel (Eco2 Club), secretary; Engr.Glicerio Ronulo Jr. (Midland Club), treasurer; Rogelio Casal (Gem Club), auditor, provincial directors Atty.Joel Ray Lopez (Sta.Cruz Club), Col.Palawan Macadindang (Tagum Club), Atty.Pedro Mejos (Banaybanay Club), seeding committee chairman Engr.Ronnievic Mangaron (Davao Light Club), tournament director Alex Ferraren (Eco2 Club).

The DATEC directors are Alberto Soncuya (Banaybanay), Lito Manalo (Lupon), Richard Castillon (Sigaboy), Col.Jimmy Manabat (Catitipan), Roland Tanara (Davao Capitol), Clyde Juma-os (DENR), Ricardo Justol (DMC), Jun Sevillano (Flores), Janus Rafailes (Island Garden City of Samal), Noel Taglucop (Mintal), Col.Adani Sakkam (Nova Tierra), Ednulfo Ancajas (PTA), Peter Ngo (St.John of the Cross), Virgilio Anuta (Toril), Dr.Lyndon Roble (USEP Club).

Cycling topics at DSA Forum

PhilCycling vice-president for Mindanao Leo Magaway announces the RP tryouts for cycling on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn. Beside him is PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr.DSA

Brgy.Catalunan Grande SK Federation chairperson Mary Grace Udang talks about the Abante Grande Mountain Bike Challenge on April 27 and their sportsfest for the youth on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn. Beside him is PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr.DSA

DSA Forum on April 17

KRU Almar Kelly E. Odiong, the accredited instructor of the Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) in Davao City, and PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr. lead Thursday’s (April 17) guests of the DSA Forum, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn.

Odiong will talk about MAP and its plans in Davao City while Paholio will discuss the Abante Grande Cycling Challenge set on April 29.

Joining them is University of Mindanao and Davao Region coach Roderick Conda to talk about the controversial loss to host Western Mindanao Region in the recent National PRISAA Championships.

DSA president Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

Coach E seminar on April 21-May 1

Atty.Manny Nitorreda gives details of the Coach E Hoop Club.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.)


The Coach E Hoop Club will have its Davao sessions on April 21 to May 1 at the Montana gym in Agdao.
Atty.Manny Nitorreda, Davao coordinator, told sportswriters on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn that participants can avail of discounts if they buy Ferlette capsules.
Coach Eric Altamirano will be arriving in Davao on April 19 to personally handle the clinic with the assistance of Davao coaches.
The basketball clinic is open to all boys and girls from five to 18 years old including those who want to properly learn to play the sport.
Registration fee is P3,000 for 10 sessions inclusive of a shirt.
Registration has started and participants may contact Gerlyn Enargan at 2276394 or Atty.Nitorreda at 09163441125.

Aussies to join Nat'l MDK C'ships

The 38th National Cup Moo Duk Kwan National Championships is on April 15 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.
Organizer Steve Grandeza said that more than 100 participants are joining the event supported by RODY Project, Gaisano Mall and Asia United Bank.
Fifteen Australians are also coming to join the martial arts festival scheduled after the tournament. "We will also possibly have entries from the United Kingdom," Grandeza said on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.
The competition is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the festival is set at 6 to 8 p.m.
Host Davao City, Iligan City, Gen.Santos City, Tagum City, Panabo City, Cotabato City, Bohol, Bacolod City, Dumaguete City, Quezon City, Cavite and possibly from Cebu City are gunning for honors.
The Australians are arriving on April 12 for the two-day seminar on April 13 to 14 at the University of the Immaculate Conception-Bonifacio campus.

DSA Forum today

Basketball clinic and the PRISAA National Championships are the main topics of the DSA Forum today, 10:30 a.m. at the Tower Inn.

Atty.Manny Nitorreda will discuss the Coach Eric Altamirano basketball clinic while PRISAA Davao Region president Pete San Jose will talk about their participation to the national championships in Zamboanga City.

Joining them are Steve Grandeza who will discuss the National Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Championships.

DSA president and sports editor Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the weekly sports talk sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

Lavina, Council to continue serving sports community

Councilor Peter Lavina, acting president of the Davao Sports Council Inc., announces that they will keep on serving the sports community on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn. Also shown are (left-right) Paul Rabe of Durian Tenpin Bowlers Association, lawyer Ed Caboverde of Davao Association of Tennis Clubs, Ivy Fernandez of Holiday Gym and Spa and Paulo Ouano of Triathlon Association of Davao.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.

DSA Forum on March 13

(Left-right) Mindanao Times sports editor Jon Develos, mixed martial arts organizers Paolo Tancontian, Mars Cenojas, Jay Aseneta, bowling organizer Paul Rabe.

PRISAA-XI executive director Joaquin Sarabia (right) during the DSA Forum at Tower Inn. Beside her is Marianne Saberon Abalayan, Sunstar Davao reporter.

Off Road race on March 15-16

Portia Abanilla (extreme right) gives details.

The 10^th Four by Fun National Off Road Challenge is on March 15 to 16 at the Damosa track.

Organizer Portia Abanilla said that the regional leg of the NASFOR will feature exciting vehicles this year with Selecta helping as presentor.

Among the riders to watch are Robert Abas and Albert Monte de Ramos of Cagayan de Oro, Reynan Jayme of Bukidnon and Tom Gempesaw of Davao City.

The race course, she said on Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn, was designed by Peter Go and Snookie Angala, so expect that the race will be more exciting.

Prizes are up for grabs.

Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte is the guest of honor.

RRD-Araw table tennis set

Friendee Nunez of table tennis (extreme left) announces the event.

The table tennis event of the 71^st Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte-Araw ng Dabaw Sports Festival gets going on March 15 to 16 at the S.I.R. Elementary School.

University of Mindanao, Holy Cross of Davao College, Brokenshire College, Davao Doctor’s College, Philippine Air Force teams and players from the Davao Region Athletic Association are competing in the two-day event sponsored by the Sports Development Division under sports coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go and sanctioned by the Table Tennis Association of the Philippines XI under regional vice-president Peter Laviña.

On Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn, Friendee Nuñez of the Metro Davao Table Tennis Association said that prizes are up for grabs in the men’s and women’s singles, 14 years old and under boys and girls, men’s singles class B and men’s singles 40 years old and above categories.

DSA tackles PRISAA Meet, RRD-Araw festival

The Regional PRISAA Meet and the Mayor Rodrigo Duterte-Araw ng Dabaw Sports Festival are the topics of the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum on Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. at the Tower Inn.

Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Davao Region president Pedro San Jose and executive director Joaquin Sarabia will give details of the regional eliminations on March 14 to 16.

Paul Rabe of bowling, Friendee Nunez of table tennis and Nilda Sebellino of sepak takraw are among the guests who will talk about their respective events which is part of the RRD-Araw sports festival this year.

National senior golf team member Joe Marfori is also joining the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

DSA president and sports editor Charles Maxey is enjoining members to attend.

Al’s Diner to tender victory party for Davao amateur boxers

Alan W. Barnett of Al’s Diner is the newest backer of the Davao City Amateur Boxing Team, giving Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) Davao Chapter President Edgar Ibuyan another supporter.

Barnett is giving the nine boxers a victory party on Saturday, 2 p.m., at Al’s Diner to honor their two golds, three silvers and four bronzes output in the recent Kaamulan Boxing Festival, topped by Gen.Santos City.

On Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn , Barnett said he decided to help the fighters after being convinced by fellow American Ron Doran to also contribute.

The boxers will also get cash rewards courtesy of Al’s Diner, popular for its giant burger.

Engelbert and John Vincent Morante won the gold medals for the team managed by Doran, who is also known for backing former amateur standout Ali Brashary Cali.

Cali is now a professional fighter for Wakee Salud in Cebu which was facilitated by Doran. Cali, Doran said, will be having another professional fight on March 15 in Manila.

Doran also bared that they have also sought supporters to help in the improvement of the boxing gym at the back of the Davao City Recreation Center.

He thanked Councilor Ibuyan for being a generous supporter too to the fighters.

Ring idol Manny Pacquiao and NCCC Mall came in as supporters to amateur boxing also by providing them with food and equipment.

RMC collides with Jive on Friday

The Rizal Memorial Colleges Bulldogs collide with the Jive Resorts in the resumption of the 1^st Petron Basketball Series on Friday at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Jive Resorts will meet the Davao Marine Merchant Academy Cruisers on Saturday at 4 p.m. for its second assignment in an attempt for a spot to face tournament leader City Mayor’s Office which posted two wins and one loss in the Petron Extra Unleaded Division.

Holy Cross of Davao College meets Emar College at 5:30 p.m. for the last game in the elimination round.

The championship game is on Sunday at 5 p.m.

On Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn, Jonas Aleonar, Regional Sales Manager of Petron, said that they are backing basketball and volleyball this year.

Smashville tourney set

The Smashville Badminton Tournament is on March 15 to 16, according to organizer Danilo Dividina.

On Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn, he said that around 200 players are competing in the two-day event.

Prizes are up for grabs.

He said that the classification of players is already in order because of their participants have been playing in their event for the last four years.

“We already have a date on the website,” he said.

Nine-year-old jin dreams of playing in Olympics

CPJ Championship gold medalist Jonah Covarubias displays fine form on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Ateneo de Davao University.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.


Nine-year-old Jonah Covarubias dreams of playing in the Olympics.

And he will continue to pursue that dream by continually honing his skills at the JT Taekwondo Center and regularly competing in various tournaments.

Covarubias said he practiced hard that made him a gold medalist in the CPJ Championships recently in Manila and he will continue to practice and reap honors.

His next assignment is the upcoming 71^st Araw ng Dabaw Taekwondo Tournament next month.

Covarubias attended Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Ateneo de Davao University where he presented his medal along with his parents.

Aside from enjoying the sport, the multi-titled Covarubias has made a mark in Davao taekwondo by becoming the first junior player to win a gold medal in the CPJ Championships.

Japanese coaches are in Davao for a “transfer of technology”

Philanthropist Tatsuo Uchida explains some points on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Ateneo de Davao University. Beside him is Datu Uchida Development Foundation Sports Coordinator Yusuke Uchida.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSN.

The knowledge sharing starts on Saturday at the University of Mindanao Matina campus when Hidetoshi Suzuki and Atsushi Matsuzaki will teach Davao coaches on how to improve the game of their teams seeing action in the 3^rd Davao City Baseball Cup.

On Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Ateneo de Davao University, Suzuki said that they are in Davao to help in the transformation also of the youth through baseball.

He said that someday the youngsters they have helped will soon become better adults.

Public high and elementary schools are competing in the Baseball Cup initiated by the Datu Uchida Development Foundation chaired by Datu Bago awardee Tatsuo Uchida.

Uchida, a Davao born Japanese, said he considers Davao City as his hometown and so he is making contributions in the development of the city and its people.

The Datu Bago awardee was instrumental in the putting up of an orphanage center located at the back of the Davao Medical Center, establishment of a museum in Calinan and a lingap center in Tugbok, support to the Nikkei Jin Kai and music development for the youth.

Uchida said that a community can become better with the help from the different sectors and believes that the kids of today will play an important role in making Davao better when they become adults.

DSA Forum's special edition at Ateneo

he Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum will have a special edition on Thursday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.,at Room F513 of the Ateneo de Davao University in Jacinto.

Guests are Tatsuo Uchida of the Datu Uchida Development Foundation, renowned coach Hidetoshi Suzuki, baseball supporter Atsushi Matsuzaki who will be on hand to talk about the 3^rd Davao City Baseball Cup scheduled to start on February 23 at the University of Mindanao Matina campus.

Joining them are Jonah Cavarubias, gold medalist in the recent CPJ Taekwondo Championship, his parents and coach Junjun Te of Jose Te Taekwondo Center.

DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time.

Davao horse riders to compete in Cebu on Feb.16-17

"Brod" Pete Batu (with mike). (DSA Photo)

Davao horse riders are leaving for Cebu on Friday to compete in the two-day Cebu Horse Show and Competition on February 16 to 17.

Newly-elected Davao Horse Club President Pete Batu said that they will be fielding in their best riders with the hope of gaining honors for Davao City.

“Kung hindi tayo mag champion, eh di, runner-up lang,” said an optimistic Batu on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

Batu said the Davao riders have been practicing for a month at the Matina Park Stable and he hopes that they can perform better this year.

The competition in Cebu sponsored by Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia is the start of the annual horse competition organized by the Federation of Horse Clubs.

Andrew Tan, Kobe Tan, George Walter Misa are entered in the expert division while Martin Ledesma and Nikki Boy Gonzales are competing in the youth division.

All set for Samal Cycling Challenge

Araceli Ayuste (with microphone).(DSA Photo)

The system is ready for the Island Garden City of Samal Cycling Challenge on March 2 starting at the Kaputian Beach Park.

Araceli Ayuste, President of the Tourism Council, said that the 25-kilometer race starts at 8 a.m. and will hit the major roads of the city for the spectators to watch the competition.

Prizes are up for grabs in the event which is part of the founding anniversary of the island scheduled on March 1 to 7.

On Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Ayuste said that riders from the various parts of the Davao region are also joining the competition.

The week-long celebration will also have other sports events like an inter-barangay basketball, dancesport and cockfighting.

DSA Forum on Thursday

The new president of the Davao Horse Club, a Malaysia-bound triathlete and an official from the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Cycling Challenge are the guests of the weekly Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum, 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 14, at the Tower Inn.

Pete Batu, the newly-elected President of the Davao Horse Club, will talk about the activities of the Club for this year while Paulo Ouano will discuss his participation to a triathlon competition in Malaysia.

Joining them is Cecil Ayuste, Tourism Council Head of the Island Garden City of Samal for the Igacos Cycling event.

DSA President and Sunstar Davao Sports Editor Charles Maxey is enjoining members to attend the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

Samal, Davao cycling races set

The Samahang Siklista Kooperatiba Dabaw is holding two events in March, according to organizer Salvador Paholio Jr. on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

He said that the Island Garden City of Samal Cycling Challenge is on March 2 while the Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Cycling Classics in on March 9.

The Igacos race will cover the Samal, Babak and Kaputian areas while the Duterte Classics starts in downtown Davao to Buda with the finish line in Barangay Calinan.

Paholio said that the races are part of their calendar of events for this year to give young riders another venue to hone their skills in preparation for bigger tournaments.

PSC Mindanao field office opens in Davao, MFG in Tubod

Philippine Sports Commission Executive Assistant Joseph Encabo said that their Mindanao field office will start its operations on Friday at No.35-A, Quimpo Boulevard, 200 meters away from SM City Davao.

The formal opening, he said, will be done when PSC Chairman William Ramirez comes home to Davao from Cuba.

On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Encabo said they have hired a competent staff to run the day to day operations of the field office.

Encabo said that the Mindanao Friendship Games will be back in Tubod, Lanao del Norte on November 29 to December 5.

Tubod first hosted the MFG in 2001.

The MFG is a brainchild of Ramirez, designed as a sports for peace program in Mindanao.

DSA photos on Jan.31 Forum at Tower Inn

Richy Melu of Holiday Gym and Spa talks about their 3-on-3 basketball tournament while Ivy Fernandez waits for her turn to speak.(DSA)










Datu Uchida Development Foundation Inc. Sports Coordinator Yusuke Uchida (with microphone) gives details of the 3rd Davao City Baseball Cup. Also shown are Joaquin Sarabia and Ines Mallari of the Davao City Baseball Association.(DSA)




Asean Para Games triple bronze medalist Billy Smith Cartera.(DSA)

Para Games medalists to grace DSA Forum

Differently-abled athletes and the chief operating officer of Holiday Gym and Spa are the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum guests on Thursday, January 31, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn.

John Henry Lopez, gold medalist in the recent Southeast Asian Para Games in Thailand, and table tennis bronze medalist Billy Cartera will talk about their experiences in the Games while Ivy Fernandez, Holiday's COO, will talk about their scheduled events.

DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Maxey requests members to early to the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Tower Inn and Genesis 88 Advertising.

1st Fundador Corporate Cup unwraps on Saturday

The First Fundador Brandy Corporate Cup unwraps on Saturday at the Red Pam Diner’s Darts Station and Retro Village.

Organizer Jecle Rosales told sportswriters on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn that 16 teams are seeing action in the event that will played every Saturdays until March.

Players from the Madayaw na Agila Darts Club, Inc., Dabawenyo Darts Club, Inc., Karaan Davao Darters Association, Inc. and the Metro Davao Dartssport Federation, Inc. have prepared for the competition that starts at 7 p.m.

Rosales said that after the Corporate Cup, they will also organize a tournament for the youth to discover new talents.
Jan Jan Hinojales, best remembered for playing in the World Cup of Darts in Australia, will lead the oath of sportsmanship.

Genesis 88 Advertising collides with ADDU

Genesis 88 Advertising collides with Ateneo de Davao University in the semifinals of the 2nd Escandor Cup on Saturday at the Emcor court in Bajada.

Game time is at 8 a.m.

The other semifinal game is between General Headquarters and Dasia Digos at 9:30 a.m.

Rosendo Omeres, who represented organizers on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, said that two more games will also be scheduled on Sunday.

General Headquarters, led by Gerome Escandor, takes on Ateneo at 8 a.m. while Genesis 88, headed by Glen Escandor, battles Dasia Digos at 9:30 a.m.

He said the tournament was designed by Col.Emil Escandor as a physical fitness program for their employees.

Australian Sports Ambassadors build friendship with Filipinos

The Australian Sports Ambassadors from Perth posse for posterity with officers of the Davao Sportswriters Association at the Tower Inn.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION

Australian Sports Ambassadors team captain Greg Beacham (center) explains the purpose of their visit to Davao City on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.Also shown are playing coach Jeff Long (left) and their Davao coordinator Pastor Gary Visitacion.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION

The Australian Sports Ambassadors from Perth are enjoying their stay in Davao City, gaining friends and spreading the Word of God through basketball.

Team captain Greg Beacham, a teacher in Perth, said that they have built relationships with Filipinos in Bukidnon Province where they also played a series of games.

They intend to have the same output after a series of games in Davao City with Brokenshire College, MATS College of Technology, and the Duterte Agilas-City Mayor’s Office led by City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go.

Coach Jeff Long said that they were able to play and teach for several years but not only that, the Australians this year were able to help build a Children’s Home in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

During the half time breaks, they conduct a Bible study for the spectators to learn more about Jesus.

“And it is very encouraging to know that people change for the better,” said Long on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

The Australians will play their last games on Thursday and take a break on Friday before leaving back to Manila later in the evening.
Aside from from the six-foot-five Beacham and Long, the other Sports Ambassadors are 6’9” Joshua Manthe, 6’4” Giles Creelman, 6’3” Paul Beacham, 6’3” Mark Beacham, 6’3” Danny Cook, 6’” Mike Valenti, 6’2” Hedley Taylor, 6’0” Brad Potts and 5’10 Rufo Cabunkal.

Aussies at DSA Forum

The visit of the Australian Sports Ambassadors and the Escandor Cup are the main topics of the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum, Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn.

Coach Jeff Long and Pastor Gary Visitacion will give details of the Australians' purpose of coming to Davao for a series of exhibition games.

Rommel Pawaon, tournament director of the Escandor Cup, will give an update of the basketball tournament.

Joining them are Salvador Paholio Jr., PhilCycling XI Regional Director, for the cycling group's plans for this year.

DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the weekly public service sports program sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn

Holiday Basketball League Open in February

Holiday Spa and Gym Chief Operating Officer Ivy Fernandez announces the holding of the Holiday Basketball League Open next month on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION





Holiday Gym and Spa Supervisor Mark Norman Malbog gives some pointers of what will happen in the Holiday Basketball League (HBL) Open on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION

DSA Forum resumes on Thursday

The Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum resumes on Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the Tower Inn with various topics to be discussed.

Invited as guests are Department of Education-City Schools Division Officer-In-Charge Helen Paguican who will talk about the Davao Region Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet and organizer Domingo “Bong” Vergara who will discuss about the Dover Tatlohan Tournament.

Joining them are PhilCycling XI Director Salvador Paholio Jr. and Datu Uchida Development Foundation Sports Coordinator Yusuke Uchida.

DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Raymond Maxey is requesting members to come on time to the weekly public service sports program supported by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn-The Business Hotel.

DC-PRISAA Meet starts Jan.26

PRISAA Davao Executive Director Joaquin Sarabia gives details of the Private Schools Athletic Association Meet on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION

The Davao City-Private Schools Athletic Association (DC-PRISAA) Meet will hold advance games on January 26 until February 22 to determine the best athletes for the Regional PRISAA Meet.

DC-PRISAA Executive Director Joaquin Sarabia said that the men's and women's basketball and volleyball events will be played early to catch up with the February 22 last day of the games.
The other events like athletics, tennis, chess, sepak takraw, volleyball, swimming, taekwondo, judo, among others will be played on February 15 to 18 at separate venues.

Football eliminations will also be scheduled because the event was re-included in the National PRISAA Meet in April in Zamboanga City, he said on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

Sarabia said judo will also be included next month after they received information that the National PRISAA Meet will also include back the sport.

"This is a very welcome development. We have very good judo players who can reap honors for Davao City and Southern Mindanao," said Sarabia.

The Regional PRISAA Meet is scheduled in the second week of March to be hosted by Davao City.

BKCC to hold 25th monthly chessfest

NCFP National Arbiter Ronnie Tabudlong announces a series of developmental chess competitions in Davao on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn. Beside him is PRISAA Davao Executive Director Joaquin Sarabia.DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION







The Blue Knight Chess Club will hold its 25th Monthly Age-Group Tournament on January 25 at BKCC Center along Bonifacio Street.

On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Club Director and National Chess Federation of the Philippines Arbiter Ronnie Tabudlong said that the competition will kick off their year-long grassroots chess development program in partnership with the Davao Sports Council Inc. and Davao City Councilors.

The tournament starts at 9 a.m.

Meanwhile, Tabudlong said that a multi-vitamins company has also expressed interest in supporting youth chess this year.The competition will be for college, high school and elementary students.

"We are very happy to inform you that chess has a new supporter here in Davao City," said Tabudlong, who is also the Mindanao coordinator of the prestigious Shell Active Youth Chess Championships.

He said that the sponsor and the organizers are still finalizing the details of the competition and will make the announcement soon.

Basketball, baseball topics at DSA Forum

Atty.Manny Nitorreda, Davao Commissioner of the National Basketball Training Center, and Joaquin Sarabia, Regional Director of the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association, are the main guests of the DSA Forum on Thursday, January 10, at the Tower Inn.

Nitorreda will talk about the tryouts on Saturday at the Ateneo de Davao High School while Sarabia will discuss the Davao City Baseball Cup presented by the Datu Uchida Development Foundation.

The weekly public service sports program sponsored by Genesis 88 Advertising and Tower Inn starts at 10:30 a.m.

DSA President Charles Maxey is requesting members to come on time.

Diving gold medalist to train in China with 4 fellow Davaoeños

Diver Shiela Mae Perez with her gold and silver medals at the DSA Forum at Tower Inn. She left for China to train for six weeks.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION)



1st row, shiela mae perez of diving, ruditha poralan, sanita kasim and amina anuddin of traditional boat race.
2nd row, edmer del socorro, ruel batuto of baseball, luvelyn maganda of softball.(Photo by Keith Bacongco/AKP Images)









Shiela Mae Perez, the three-meter springboard diving gold medalist in the Thailand SEA Games, and four fellow Davaoeños will be training in Xian, China for six weeks.
On Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, Perez said that Jaime Asok, Zardo Domenios, Niño Carog and Rexel Ryan Fabriga already left for Xian and she will immediately follow.
She said that they are all preparing for the Olympic qualifying World Cup in Shenzhen where the top 36 divers will earn a ticket to the Beijing Olympics in August this year.
Perez presented her gold medal and her silver medal she won in the one-meter springboard in Thailand last month. "We are happy to present these medals to our fellow Davaoeños," she said.
After a lunch treat courtesy of Davao City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go to Perez and the other SEA Games medallists Edmer del Socorro and Ruel Batuto of baseball, Luvelyn Maganda of softball, Amina Anuddin, Sanita Kasim and Ruditha Poralan of traditional boat race, Perez left for Manila on Thursday afternoon to take a Friday morning flight to China.