Two hundred young woodpushers are gunning for honors in the 2007 Pamaskong Handog ni Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Youth Chess Tournament on Saturdaym, December 15, at the Market Basket in DAMOSA.
National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) National Arbiter Ronnie Tabudlong said that the five-round Swiss System event will feature the best juniors and 14 years old and under players.
Deadline of submission of entry is on December 14, he said on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.
Tabudlong, who is also the Mindanao coordinator of the prestigious Shell Active Youth Championship and newly-elected Barangay Kagawad of 33-D, said that they are grateful that Mayor Duterte has kept on supporting youth chess competitions to hone further their skills and become top-caliber players.
Metro Davao Chess Association Chito Dimakiling, father of International Master Oliver, is chief arbiter.
Tabudlong also expressed the Anflocor Management for providing the venue for free.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
DSA guests on Dec.13
dsa guests on dec.13:
1.paulo ouano, rrd pamaskong handog triathlon event on dec.16
2.jun jun te, rrrd pamaskong handog taekwondo tournament on dec.16 at smcity davao
3.ronnie tabudlong, rrd pamaskong handog chess tournament on dec.15 at damosa gateway
4.eric diao, rrd pamaskong handog softball tournament on dec.15 at UM field.
1.paulo ouano, rrd pamaskong handog triathlon event on dec.16
2.jun jun te, rrrd pamaskong handog taekwondo tournament on dec.16 at smcity davao
3.ronnie tabudlong, rrd pamaskong handog chess tournament on dec.15 at damosa gateway
4.eric diao, rrd pamaskong handog softball tournament on dec.15 at UM field.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Early DSA Christmas Party on December 11, 2007 following the Olympic year cycle
The DSA members and friends. Pardon the absence of the other members. They texted, saying they still have to work.
Lechon bread winners courtesy of LM Bakeshop President Emie Orteza (extreme right).
President Charles' speech time.
Delicious lechon courtesy of Marianne's godfather, BG.
Fourth placer Nono Sumatra of Periodico (left).
3rd placer Bing Gonzales (right).
Videoke contest second placer Dennis Lazo of Bombo Radyo (left).
Ferdie "Batman" Lintuan of dxGO (left) receives his prize for winning the videoke contest from one of the DSA founders, Ramon Maxey of Sunstar Davao. Marianne Saberon-Abalayan (center) is happy too with the result because Ferdie also writes for Sunstar's Super Balita.
Joaquin Sarabia in action.
(Left-right) billiards champion Rico Jhone Biliran of Mindanews, DSA President Charles Raymond Maxey of Sunstar Davao, 2nd placer Joaquin Sarabia of PRISAA-Davao and 3rd placer Bing Gonzales of Mindanao Daily Mirror.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
PAFP Davao prexy invites golfers to support tourney for a cause
PAFP Davao President Dr.Ana Liza Lanuza-Moscoso invites golfers to join the 1st PAFP Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday at the Rancho Palos Club. Beside her is Alpha Phi Omega Family Fun Run Organizer Renato Villafuerte on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION)
All systems go for 6th RRD Elderlympics
It is all systems go for the 6th RRD Elderlympics on December 8 to 9 at the RMC and on December 10 at the SM City Davao.
Francisco “Kit” Rivera, newly-elected President of the Association of Senior Citizens in Davao City, told sportswriters on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, that close to 5,000 senior citizens are joining the three-day event.
Vice Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is the guest speaker after the parade which starts at 7:30 a.m.
A total of 14 teams are competing in the various events like field demonstration, table games, recreational events, athletics, darts, basketball, table tennis, badminton, quiz bowl, social ballroom dancing competition.
City Poblacion A is defending its title this year against Agdao, Baguio, Bunawan, Buhangin A and B, City Poblacion B, Calinan, Marilog, Paquibato, Talomo A and B, Toril and Tugbok Districts.
The Elderlympics is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in cooperation with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) Davao and with the support of the Offices of Councilors Leo Avila, Tomas Monteverde IV and Nilo Abellera, Rizal Memorial Colleges, Philippine Sports Commission, SM City Davao, Philippine Veterans Bank.
Minor sponsors are Digital Pixmaker, Julu Enterprises, Davao Light and Power Company, Davao City Water District, RDL Laboratories, Apo Mineral Water, Apo View Hotel and Holcim Philippines.
Awarding ceremony is on December 10 at the Entertainment Center of SM City Davao.
Francisco “Kit” Rivera, newly-elected President of the Association of Senior Citizens in Davao City, told sportswriters on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn, that close to 5,000 senior citizens are joining the three-day event.
Vice Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is the guest speaker after the parade which starts at 7:30 a.m.
A total of 14 teams are competing in the various events like field demonstration, table games, recreational events, athletics, darts, basketball, table tennis, badminton, quiz bowl, social ballroom dancing competition.
City Poblacion A is defending its title this year against Agdao, Baguio, Bunawan, Buhangin A and B, City Poblacion B, Calinan, Marilog, Paquibato, Talomo A and B, Toril and Tugbok Districts.
The Elderlympics is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in cooperation with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) Davao and with the support of the Offices of Councilors Leo Avila, Tomas Monteverde IV and Nilo Abellera, Rizal Memorial Colleges, Philippine Sports Commission, SM City Davao, Philippine Veterans Bank.
Minor sponsors are Digital Pixmaker, Julu Enterprises, Davao Light and Power Company, Davao City Water District, RDL Laboratories, Apo Mineral Water, Apo View Hotel and Holcim Philippines.
Awarding ceremony is on December 10 at the Entertainment Center of SM City Davao.
Holcim-RRD High School Football opens on Sunday
DFA Gen.Secretary Erwin Protacio, on Thursday's DSA Forum at the Tower Inn, gives details of the Holcim-RRD High School Football Tournament scheduled to start on December 9. To his left is Kit Rivera, President of the Senior Citizens Association which is holding an RRD Elderlympics on December 8 to 9 at the Rizal Memorial Colleges gym and December 10 at SM City Davao.(DAVAO SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION)
The Holcim-RRD Inter-High School Football Tournament gets going on Sunday at the Tionko field near Agro College.
Gunning for honors are from Ateneo de Davao, Holy Child High, Montserat Camp School, Indonesian School, Emar Learning Center, University of Mindanao, Daniel A. Aguinaldo High, Davao City National High, South Point School, Agro Foundation College and S.O.S. Village.
Opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. at the Davao Football Association (DFA) Club House.
The tournaments will be played every weekend, according to DFA General Secretary Erwin Protacio on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.
A football festival for young boys and girls is also scheduled a day earlier for the various age groups.
The tournament, supported by Vice Mayor Sara Duterte and Councilor Angela Librado, is for the 14 years old and under, 12 under and 10 under.
The tournament opens at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
DSA tackles Holcim football, Dover Memorial tourney
The Holcim Youth Football Tournament and the 1st Dover Memorial Bowling Tournament are the main topics of the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum on Thursday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. at the Tower Inn.
Davao Football Association General Secretary Erwin Protacio, Coach David Peñano, Holcim Phils. Vice-President Ednel Pascual will give details of the event scheduled on December 9 at the Tionko field near Agro College.
Larry Laolao, Bong Vergara's representative, will talk about the 1st Dover Memorial Cup, organized to honor the contribution of the late Domingo Vergara's to duckpin bowling in Davao City.
Joining them are Councilor Leo Avila for the RRD Elderlympics on December 8 to 9 at the RMC gym and December 10 at the SM City Davao, and Dr.Ana Moscoso for the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Golf for a Cause Tournament on December 9 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.
DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Raymond Maxey is requesting members to attend on time.
Davao Football Association General Secretary Erwin Protacio, Coach David Peñano, Holcim Phils. Vice-President Ednel Pascual will give details of the event scheduled on December 9 at the Tionko field near Agro College.
Larry Laolao, Bong Vergara's representative, will talk about the 1st Dover Memorial Cup, organized to honor the contribution of the late Domingo Vergara's to duckpin bowling in Davao City.
Joining them are Councilor Leo Avila for the RRD Elderlympics on December 8 to 9 at the RMC gym and December 10 at the SM City Davao, and Dr.Ana Moscoso for the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Golf for a Cause Tournament on December 9 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.
DSA President and Sports Editor Charles Raymond Maxey is requesting members to attend on time.
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