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.
Friday, 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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