THE Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Suzuki Cup U23 National Cup Mindanao regional finals kicked off Thursday afternoon at the Tionko football grounds with four teams fighting for slots to the quarterfinals.
Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Suzuki Cup general coordinator Red Avelino, gracing the regular Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum Thursday at the Tower Inn, said the top two teams in this Mindanao qualifying will advance to the quarterfinals slated at the Panaad Park and Sports Stadium in Bacolod City.
"The top two teams from Mindanao, Luzon, Visayas and the National Capital Region will compete in the quarters where they will be grouped into two. The top of each group will then enter the semifinals," Avelino said.
He said the PFF Suzuki U23 Cup serves as a selection process for possible slots in the national team set to compete in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Indonesia in November.
Only those aged 23 and under from the current national team Azkals who can play in the SEA Games, which is the reason the selection process is now being staged.
Suzuki Philippines managing director Catalina Calderon said their company felt the need for the country to develop more local talents in football on the heels of the Azkals' growing popularity.
"Our mother company in Japan has been throwing huge sponsorships with the AFC that's why we are just following their lead. We are partnering with PFF in this helping youth football here," Catalan said.
Public relations officer Eillen Esteban, meanwhile, said Zuzuki will continue to be in the forefront of supporting football in the Philippines.
Matches started Thursday afternoon with Davao City going against Dipolog and North Cotabato playing Cagayan de Oro.
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 29, 2011.
Friday, April 29, 2011
BJMP to stage bikefest
SOME 800 riders are expected to see action in the First BJMP Ride Padyak sa Mayo Para sa Preso that will hit the road in an out-and-back course at SM City Davao.
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) community relations service chief Junior Inspector Roberto Gotico said the 38-kilometer fun ride is a fund-raiser to support projects for the inmates' welfare.
"This is our first time to hold an activity like this but we are hoping Davao's cyclists will support our initiative," Cotico said during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum Thursday at the Tower Inn.
The bikefest, organized by Jail Officers on Bike, features the open elite, veterans 35 years old and above and junior 18 years old and below categories.
Cash prizes, trophies and medals await the top finishers of the event that will also give away trophies and medals to the fun ride A 34 years old and below and fun ride A 35 years old and above winners.
Special awards will also be given to the youngest and oldest riders, best lady bikers, undying spirit award and heaviest and lightest bike. Registration fee is P300 inclusive of souvenir jersey, snack, certificate and raffle stub.
Souvenir jerseys, however, will be made available on or before the May 2 deadline. Only shirts, however, will be given to the riders who will sign up after the deadline.
Registration forms are available at BJMP compound in Maa, 3mJ Trading in Matina and Buhangin, Boondocks Cycle at Matina Town Square, Bisikleta Atbpa in Balusong, Matina and GT Cycles. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 29, 2011.
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) community relations service chief Junior Inspector Roberto Gotico said the 38-kilometer fun ride is a fund-raiser to support projects for the inmates' welfare.
"This is our first time to hold an activity like this but we are hoping Davao's cyclists will support our initiative," Cotico said during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum Thursday at the Tower Inn.
The bikefest, organized by Jail Officers on Bike, features the open elite, veterans 35 years old and above and junior 18 years old and below categories.
Cash prizes, trophies and medals await the top finishers of the event that will also give away trophies and medals to the fun ride A 34 years old and below and fun ride A 35 years old and above winners.
Special awards will also be given to the youngest and oldest riders, best lady bikers, undying spirit award and heaviest and lightest bike. Registration fee is P300 inclusive of souvenir jersey, snack, certificate and raffle stub.
Souvenir jerseys, however, will be made available on or before the May 2 deadline. Only shirts, however, will be given to the riders who will sign up after the deadline.
Registration forms are available at BJMP compound in Maa, 3mJ Trading in Matina and Buhangin, Boondocks Cycle at Matina Town Square, Bisikleta Atbpa in Balusong, Matina and GT Cycles. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 29, 2011.
34th Fedbop national bowlfest rolls Monday
IT'S all systems go for the 34th Annual National Fedbop Bowling Championships set to roll off on May 2 to 7 at the Gold City Commercial Complex in Tagum City.
Federation of Duckpin Bowlers of the Philippines (Fedbop) board member Emie Orteza, appearing in the regular Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn on Thursday, said more than 500 pintopplers are seeing action in the event.
"Everything is set. Some 100 men's teams and 80 women's teams competing in the five-member team competition that offers huge cash prizes at stake," Orteza said.
The champion team in both divisions will receive P60,000 each while the next three placers will get P40,000, P30,000 and P20,000, respectively.
Cash prizes also await individual and youth category A, B, C, D, E winners and masters game top performers. The top 20 bowlers will also go home with cash rewards.
"This is the biggest Fedbop tournament, in terms of cash prizes. Even prizes for the youth winners were raised this year. The support of the city and provincial governments has really been a very big boost to duckpin bowling," Orteza said.
Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario and Tagum City Mayor Rey Uy are backing up the event organized by the Davao Province Bowlers Association (Daproba).
A motorcade from Tagum City Hall to the playing venue will usher in the opening of the bowlfest on Monday morning. A fellowship will also be held in the evening. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 29, 2011.
Federation of Duckpin Bowlers of the Philippines (Fedbop) board member Emie Orteza, appearing in the regular Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn on Thursday, said more than 500 pintopplers are seeing action in the event.
"Everything is set. Some 100 men's teams and 80 women's teams competing in the five-member team competition that offers huge cash prizes at stake," Orteza said.
The champion team in both divisions will receive P60,000 each while the next three placers will get P40,000, P30,000 and P20,000, respectively.
Cash prizes also await individual and youth category A, B, C, D, E winners and masters game top performers. The top 20 bowlers will also go home with cash rewards.
"This is the biggest Fedbop tournament, in terms of cash prizes. Even prizes for the youth winners were raised this year. The support of the city and provincial governments has really been a very big boost to duckpin bowling," Orteza said.
Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario and Tagum City Mayor Rey Uy are backing up the event organized by the Davao Province Bowlers Association (Daproba).
A motorcade from Tagum City Hall to the playing venue will usher in the opening of the bowlfest on Monday morning. A fellowship will also be held in the evening. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 29, 2011.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
STAR scribe’s bro, 25
Jerson Villar, youngest brother of The Philippine STAR sportswriter Joey Villar, passed away yesterday due to lingering illness. He was 25.
His remains lie in state at the Rose Valley Memorial Homes at 217 Gen. Luna St., Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal in front of Puregold Batasan.
He is survived by parents Jesus and Alicia, brothers Joseph and Joey and sisters Amelia, Adelfa and Agnes.
Interment will be announced later.PR
His remains lie in state at the Rose Valley Memorial Homes at 217 Gen. Luna St., Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal in front of Puregold Batasan.
He is survived by parents Jesus and Alicia, brothers Joseph and Joey and sisters Amelia, Adelfa and Agnes.
Interment will be announced later.PR
Friday, April 15, 2011
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