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.