THUNDERBIRD-USER WINS 2011 CANDELARIA DERBY CROWN

 THUNDERBIRD-USER WINS 2011 CANDELARIA DERBY CROWN

Pakit Causing – a longtime user of Thunderbird products and godfather of Thunderbird’s Gamefowl Specialist for Panay Island Dr. Merlita Justalero, posted the highest score of 6.5 points, of a possible seven, to bag this year’s championship of the prestigious annual Candelaria 7-Cock International Derby held from January 29 – February 2 at the Ilolilo Coliseum.

Duplicating Causing’s feat is returning Candelaria winner Johnny Jalandoni of Negros with his Pangga entry, in partnership with Lando Layson and B. Jucaban.

A native of Alimodian town (30 minutes from Iloilo City), Causing recently founded and is  now the President of the Alimodian Cockers & Breeders Association. His winning entry PBC Emerald had 3.5 points going into the finals where they hurdled all their three tough assignments to corner the top honors.

It was a sorry loss for Eddie Boy Ledesma (Fire & Ice Game Farm) on his 6^th fight whose entry Nirvana JSY fielding an all-Hulsey line-up closed with 6 points for runner-up honors.

Also scoring 6 points apiece are the entries Rafael, JJJ Tres Bastos and Pol Dominguez’s Goldquest financed by Osang dela Cruz.

Thunderbird Power Feeds and Thunderbird Power Vet went all out with celebrity vet Dr. Hanzie Dal of the popular segment Inilog in the gamefowl telemagazine show Tukaan on hand to interview some of the finalists and the new Candelaria champion.

The annual world cocking event is hosted by the Iloilo Sportsmen’s Association represented by Mr. Chito Tinsay, and co-presented by Thunderbird.

Thunderbird’s 25-foot inflatable model of a rooster placed at the Coliseum’s entrance greeted the aficionados who enjoyed the games and the free photo booth wherein they had their souvenir pictures with the friendly Thunderbird Power Models.

Iloilo Coliseum’s officers include Chairman of the Board Atty. Claudio Jardiolin;  President & General Manager Luis M. Tinsay, Sr.; Vice President Luis C. Tinsay; Assistant Manager (Ret) Col. Rodolfo Hermosura; Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel – Atty. Guadioso Geduspan II; Asst. Treasurer Agustin Hallares, Jr.; Board Member Joe Uy; Board Member Roman “Tomic” Quimsing.

 Summer at Willow Lake
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2nd Day Results - 2011 WORLD SLASHER CUP - JAN. 18

Thunderbird Sabongnation Stars Begins World Slasher Cup Campaign Today

Thunderbird Sabongnation Stars Begins World Slasher Cup Campaign Today

Defending champion Engr. Sonnie Magtibay leads the powerhouse Thunderbird Sabongnation team in today’s opening of the 2011 World Slashers Cup 8-Cock Invitational Derby at the Araneta Coliseum with the first, out of 125 fights lined up, set at 10:00 a.m.

Hosted by the Pintakasi of Champions, this 6-day event (Jan. 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 & 23) is sponsored by Thunderbird Power Feeds and Thunderbird Power Vet which will again welcome the derby fans at the red gate lobby where prizes and surprises awaits.

Unleashing their aces today comprise the first batch of the 250 total participants that will be vying for the prestigious title of World Slasher Champion.

Magtibay, who won the 2010 Slashers crown just 52 days after bagging the 2009 Bakbakan title, is backed by Laguna Gamefowl Breeders Association’s 2010 Breeder of the Year Engr. Sonny Lagon of Blue Blade fame with 7 entries; 2005 WSC champ Boy Marzo (Bulalayaw) of La Union; 2-time WSC champ Dicky Lim from Palawan; 2-time WSC champ Honey Yu of Quezon; WSC champ Pol Estrellado of San Pablo City; 2-time WSC champ Boy Lechon; Talsay Coliseum Big Event winner Mayor Jesry Palmares; 2-time WSC champ Mayor Cito Alberto of Virac, Catanduanes; WSC-champ Rey Briones and Ormoc Gold breeder Bernie Tacoy.

Always the Baker, Never the Bride 

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1ST WORLD GAMEFOWL EXPO HIGHLIGHTS THUNDERBIRD SABONGNATION

 1^ST WORLD GAMEFOWL EXPO HIGHLIGHTS THUNDERBIRD SABONGNATION

 

The forthcoming 1^st World Gamefowl Expo set on January 14, 15 & 16, 2011 at the World Trade Center at the CCP Complex in Roxas Boulevard, will feature among others Thunderbird Sabongnation stars wherein each will have their own booth where their signature breeds of roosters will be displayed.

Cockers and aficionados will have their chance to meet in person their Thunderbird Sabongnation stars Engr. Sonny Lagon, Nene Abello, Engr. Boy Marzo, Engr. Sonnie Magtibay, Dicky Lim, former Congressman Ompong Plaza, Otec Geroso, Joe Laureno, Edwin Aranez, Raffy Campos, Joey Sy, newspaper executive Rey Briones, Manny Dalipe, Boy Lechon, Pol Estrellado, Boy Jiao, Boy Tanyag, Honey Yu, former Kalinga Governor Lawrence Wacnang, Mariano Bros., Tan Bros., Bebot Monsanto, Victor Sierra, Bernie Tacoy, Baham Mitra, Jesry Palmares, Alvin Lim, Mayor Bobby Clemente, Mayor Cito Alberto, Dr. Boy Tuazon, Pao Malvar and Nestor Vendivil.

The 3-day event will also present such exciting activities such as Best in Show Competition; Raffle of Gamefowls; Accessories and Farm Equipment Section and Gamefowl Auction of Roosters Gamefowl Art Exhibit and Art Exhibit and the Exhibitors' Fellowship Night.

Thunderbird users may avail of free tickets by purchasing the Thunderbird Conditioning Pack or the Thunderbird Brooding Kit for the suking poultry supply stores. 

Pride and Prejudice 

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RGBA’s Bakbakan Hopes in Today’s Championship Hang on their 12 Top Bets

RGBA’s Bakbakan Hopes in Today’s Championship Hang on their 12 Top Bets

The mighty Rizal Gamefowl Breeders Association will rely on 12 of their finest members who have made it to the championship round when the ultimate finale of the record-breaking 2010 Bakbakan National 10-Stag Derby unfolds at the Araneta Coliseum today.

Hoping to bring home the first Bakbakan trophy to RGBA are 6-pointers Rey Briones (Spartans RB 9); the triumvirate of Ralph Daigo, Gerry Garovillas & Dr. Ronnie Magbalon (with two undefeated entries Grand Richelle 1 and Grand Richelle 2), Edward Manalese (Me Uriel Classic Warrior), Edwin Tupas & Jay Soria (Flaming Staff), Herbert Aycardo & Romy Austria (Mutants 2), Jon Arayata & Dennis del Pilar ((Samaj) and Doc Ayong Lorenzo (EDL Excellence)

Also fighting for RGBA honor are 5.5 pointers Carlos Tumpalan (Quadro Primero Red Bull), LJ Sumulong & Noel Jarin (SSF), Rey Tolentino (RMT Gamefarm/Lucky), Osang dela Cruz (GQ Mountain Eagle), Arman Santos (Jade Resort) and Rodel Ongmanchi, Charlie Chan & Jesry Palmares (RGBA JPCC RJR Moncada 2).

Meanwhile, the Bakbakan 8-Stag Clean-up Derby of RGBA is set on Dec. 14 at Texas Cockpit for the 4-stag elims, while the 4-stag finals is scheduled at the Antipolo Coliseum on Dec. 17. Guaranteed cash prize is P8 million with the entry fee pegged at P8,800.

 Decision Points

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The Blind Side

BGT CUP DERBY FINALS ON IN LEYTE ON OCT. 30

BGT CUP DERBY FINALS ON IN LEYTE ON OCT. 30

After four gruelling 3-stag events (2 in Leyte and 2 in Samar), the BGT CUP Breeder of the Year will be finally decided with the ultimate face-off, a 4-stag derby at the Gallera Burauen, Buraen, Leyte on October 30 with a guaranteed cash prize of P200,000  for an entry fee of P4,500 and minimum bet of P4,400

All participants will receive a pullet from BGT Ormoc Gold Farm. 15 pullets from BGT Ormoc Gold Game Farm will be raffled off to all who will follow the fight sequence. All champions will receive a trophy and a special gift pack from Thunderbird.

Entry/ies with highest overall score (3-stag & 4-stag) using the same entry name shall be declared BGT CUP BREEDER OF THE YEAR. Prizes for BGT CUP BREEDER OF THE YEAR are P30,000 cash from Bernie Tacoy; a P50,000-worth BGT Ormoc Gold trio; P50,000 worth of Thunderbird products and exposure in Thunderbird Gamefowl Journal and Tukaan and leading gamefowl magazines. If there will be two or more BGT CUP BREEDERS OF THE YEAR, cash prize & Thunderbird products will be divided equally, while, the BGT CUP Ormoc Gold trio winner will be based on the fastest win in the last fight of the 4-stag, but each BGT CUP BREEDERS OF THE YEAR will get his own trophy.

Submission of weights and legband numbers is tomorrow, October 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For further details and reservation of cockhouses, please contact Gallera Burauen (Allen - 09199623139).

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1ST PICHAY CUP 7-STAG DERBY ERUPTS TOMORROW ROLIGON

1^ST PICHAY CUP 7-STAG DERBY ERUPTS

TOMORROW ROLIGON

It will be tectonic tomorrow at the new Roligon Mega Cockpit when the long-awaited opening of the 1^st Pichay Cup 7-Stag Derby kicks off with a star-studded field of 62 entries going on a head-on collision course in an all-out battle for pit supremacy.

Set for September 28 & 30, the bigtime event is hosted by Butch Pichay and Rey Briones, assisted by Lando Luzong, with Resorts World Manila and Thunderbird Power Feeds as sponsors.

No less than 90 no-holds-barred duels are lined-up that will start at 4:00 p.m.

Submission of weights (1.700 – 2.200 kgs.) and wingband numbers happens today from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Matching follows immediately at ten in the evening.

Thousands of derby fans are expected to witness some of the much-awaited face-offs in Philippine cockfighting such as : Sonny Lagon vs. Patrick Antonio; Bong Pineda vs. Atong Ang; Cong. Tony Kho vs. Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Mayor Nene Aguilar vs. Tony Lasala, Bebot Roxas vs. Danny Pe, Edwin Monton vs. David Ong, Bakbakan champion Sonnie Magtibay vs. Philip Pichay, Elmer Nepomuceno vs. Antero Hernandez of Boss Totoy Gamefarm,  Bong Artajos vs. Bong Benimilli, Luding Boongaling vs. Boy Lechon/Alex de Gumzan combine, Eric dela Rosa/Butchoy vs. Bobot Booc, Dr. Jess Trinidad vs. Jojo Vacar, Atty. Cappuchino vs. Erwin Diamante and Dicky Lim vs. Tady Palma among others.

For inquiries, reservation of cockhouses and submission of weights, text or call : 851-2275; 853-1638; Lando Luzong–09173504333; Nestor P.–09108966458 or  Shirly – 09209509090.

Compromising Positions 

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THUNDERBIRD & SARIMANOK HEAT UP TODAY’S POULTRY & GAMEFOWL SHOW AT THE MEGATRADE HALL

THUNDERBIRD & SARIMANOK HEAT UP

TODAY’S POULTRY & GAMEFOWL SHOW AT THE MEGATRADE HALL

The Philippine Poultry Show 2010 “The Egg and Chicken Plus the Game Fowl Show” will be held starting today, Friday, up to the 26^th of September at the SM Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, Mandaluyong City. This is expected to be the biggest gathering of Egg Producers, Broiler Farmers and National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders together with their allies in the industry will highlight and showcase the significance of the Philippine Poultry and Gamefowl Industries participated by Egg Farmers from Luzon Visayas and Mindanao, as well as United Broiler Raisers Association members nationwide and game fowl breeders all over the Philippines.

At the forefront of the event is gamefowl feed and vetmed industry leader Thunderbird Power Feeds and its sister-division Sarimanok Poultry Feeds. 

Today, the NFGB, like last year, will stage a gamefowl auction and stag show and will have their general assembly at the venue which will be followed by the Thunderbird Variety Show with Francine Prieto and Thunderbird’s Francis Ong as hosts. Guest artists include Maureen Larrazabal and the Go Girls, highlighted with a surprise game called Sumo-Sabong.

Tomorrow, the 25th, Thunderbird will raise the curtain for the series of seminars lined up. The “Meet Your Sabong Heroes” of Thunderbird will be an open forum discussion with top cocker-breeders Dicky Lim, Edwin Arañez, Boy Marzo, Boy Tuazon, Joey Sy and Doc Teddy Tanchanco as panellists. This Thunderbird Winning Team seminar is set from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon at the Megatrade Hall Function Room A. Breeding pullets and other premium Thunderbird items will be raffled off to seminar attendees.

In the afternoon tomorrow, Sarimanok Poultry will present the Chicken and Egg Painting contest for kids at the stage area from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. coupled with a talk show that will feature noted guests from the poultry industry, hosted by Bobby Yan and Ruby Rodriguez. 

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 

Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) 

RGBA Back at Texas Cockpit Today with 105 Fights

RGBA Back at Texas Cockpit Today

with 105 Fights

105 matches await derby fans at the newly-renovated Texas Cockpit in Antipolo City today as the 3^rd eliminations of the Rizal Gamefowl Breeders Association’s 1^st Leg 6-Stag Derby takes center stage starting at one in the afternoon.

Today’s 77 entry owners will try to outclass each other for the right to join the 56 already confirmed finalists from the first and second day of preliminaries held in Texas Cockpit and Araneta Coliseum, respectively. The championship hopefuls that are already assured of a slot in the 3-stag championship at the Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 28 (2, 2.5 & 3 pointers) are composed of 13 3-pointers; 8 with 2.5 points each and 39 2-pointers.  Those with lesser scores (0, 1 & 1 pointers) will have their own consolation finals in Texas Cockpit on the 30^th.

Seeing action today are former PBA player Dennis Abbatuan, Rene Ilagan, Aragon Abelong, Romeo Ilustre, Raul Adan, Glen Isidro, Daniel Isidro, Walter Alano, Reggie Jose, Lirio Altura, Henryx Landan, Bong Angeles, Edwin Lladoc, Manolito Apo, Dominador Llasos, Efren Arayata, Jr., Erwin Lomio, Manolito Apo, Atty. Darwin Asuncion, Ayong Lorenzo, Joe Abaquita, Greg Ayroso, Joselito Manalang, Ronaldo Bayubay, Edward Manalese, Rodrigo Buenaventura, Jaime Manansala, Marlon Calayca, Cleto Manongas, Alex Calderon, Ruel Medina, Neil Rengalota, Eddie Castillo, Arturo Mendoza, and Ronald Catolos.

Also listed are  Carlos Nabiula, Vincent Celebre, Eddie Boy Ochoa, Charlie Chan, Clarence Ong, Marlon Calyca, Edward Vincent Cheng, Emil Condez, Franklin Ongsitco, Teng David, Angel Pennaroyo, Cleto Manongas, Rafael Diokno, Dennis del Pilar, Arnold Policarpio, Felix Realiza, Buddy Erlano, Florante Dionisio, Ronnie Puno, Dennis del Pilar, Rodel Quiambao, Jonathan Ramos, Buddy Orlano, Dennis Espiritu, Jose Sierra, Gilbert Famatiga, JB Stark, Jose Luis Sumanghid, Christpher Francisco, Rolly gabon, Eduardo Tenao, Fredie Gagalac, Eduardo Teano, Jerry Garovillas, Rey Tolentino, Carlos Tumpalan, Chris Gonzales, Dupher Villalon, Jonathan Ureta, Danilo Valen and Joven Garcia among others.

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GUARANTEED SHOULD BE GUARANTEED

CARREO by Rolando S. Luzong

Peoples Tonight (September 18, 2010)

GUARANTEED SHOULD BE GUARANTEED

In derby promotions, there are two kinds of prizes, the guaranteed cash prize or the open cash prize which some enterprising promoters also call “WIN AS MUCH AS…”.

For those who compete in cock or stag derbies, you must take note that when the poster or invitation says CASH PRIZE or OPEN CASH PRIZE or WIN AS MUCH AS, the total prize is only the total pot or the total entry fees that will be paid or will be collected from the participants minus the 10% plazada. If, for example, a total of 50 entries join a derby in which the entry fee is P11,000, the total prize pot is P550,000 minus P55,000, equals P495,000. The ‘open cash prize’ format is employed by derby promoters who don’t want to take the risk for not having to shell out their own money considering that the participants will only be fighting for the accumulated entry fees. However, the downside of this format is, usually, those that join are only close friend of the derby host or cockers who also have their own forthcoming promotions.

On the other hand, derbies with GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES are obliged to give the guaranteed cash prize that they promise, even if the total collected entry fees do not add up to the amount of the guaranteed cash prize. GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE derbies are definitely more attractive compared to the other derby prize formats. However, this type of promotions works both ways. If there are not enough participants, then the host must spend his own money to reach the prize purse. This was displayed during the recently concluded 2010 Stagfest 5-Stag Derby at Roligon Mega Cockpit wherein more the total entry fees collected from the participants only totaled to around P1,000,000, when the actual guranteed cash prize is P1.5 million. Despite this, the Roligon management delivered its promise and gave out total guaranteed cash prize.

GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE-derbies can also be advantageous when there is a big excess of entries. If, for example, the GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE is P2 million and the entry fee is P11,000, then P250 entries joined, the total entry fee that can be collected is P2,750,000. Deduct 10% (P275,000) from this and the total prize to be distributed will be P2,475,000.

For the annual Bakbakan National Stag Derby, the GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE takes a new form. Like, for its forthcoming 2010 edition, the guaranteed cash prize is P35,000,000 with the entry fee pegged at P15,000. The invitation and poster state : In excess of the guaranteed cash prize, less 10% plazada, the difference will be distributed as follows : 50% member association; 25% charity; 25% NFGB.

Whatever the outcome is, a derby with a GUARANTEED CASH PRIZE must and should give the guaranteed cash prize. To do otherwise, is a mortal sin in sabong ethics.

RONALD BARANDINO IS ON A ROLL

Basilan’s pride Ronald Barandino is now an unstoppable raging bull with two championship finishes in two consecutive days, capturing the solo victory in the San Coliseum’s Anniversary 6-Stag Derby last Wednesday, September 15 and then last Thursday at Roligon Mega Cockpit when he scored 5 perfect points to share the honors with Metro Manila Gamefowl Breeders Association’s Director Joey Hidalgo from Marinduque.

I had the opportunity to visit Barandino in Basilan some 11 years ago and it was a trip that I keep reminiscing up to this day. It was both exciting and educational. We went swimming in the pristine Malamawi beach with only our briefs on. The cleanliness of the water is proven by the small fishes that gave us a clean up treatment while we were bathing.

Congratulations Ronald.

JOEY’S GAMEFARM

The first time I visited Joey Hidalgo’s breeding farm in Marinduque about two months ago, I have opined that he will be going places with his roosters. The farm is situated in a hill with lots of coconut trees is kept cool and clean throughout the year. At the back of the cording area is an untouched vegetation that provides a good ranging area for his cockerels and gives the young chicken their natural survival training that contributes so much in their developments as pit warriors.

During last July’s Hatawan he scored a respectable 3-win-1-loss record, then last Thursday a perfect 5-0 slate with his stags adjudged by the crowd as among the best performers in the derby.

Congratualations Joey, I hope to go with you again to Marinduque in October.

CONDOLENCE to my pinakamalapit na kaibigan Princess Naldo whose long time partner Tim passed away recently. I grieved too my friend.

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92 Fights Today in Roligon’s Istagan Derby

92 Fights Today in Roligon’s Istagan Derby 

92 heated stag fighting duels begins early at 1:00 p.m. today at the new Roligon Mega Cockpit in Tambo, Parañaque City as Roligon’s stags season opener “Istagan Na 4-Stag Derby” kicks off with 46 entries.

Quezon province’s top cockers Hatawan champion Square B Gamefarm and Habol sa Tag-ulan champ Henry Tan, lead the top favorites that also include Rey Briones,  Juan Jordana, Edwin & Monching Monton, Engr. Parungao, Rey Briones, Engr. Bryant Vahlois, Rolly Montales, Rey Ninubla, Boyet dela Cruz, Orlando Dobles, Philip Sta. Maria, Bebo of Las Piñas, Romy Abello, Engr. Jay Lobo, Boy Uy, Dr. Raffy Diokno, Joseph Maragondon, Arman Eusebio, Carlos Tumpalan, Bong pagayunan, Arnold Mendoza, Gen de Ocampo, Square B Gamefram, Jomar Castillo, Erwin Diamante, Romano Pedroche, KOI Farm, Col. Tabigue, Boy Valenzuela, Darwin Torres and Jimmy Olalia among others.

Meanwhile, reservation of slots for the 2010 Stagfest 5-Stag Derby continue to pour in with more than 120 entries registered as of press time. The 4-day event set on September 9, 11, 14 & 16 stakes a guaranteed cash prize of 1.5 million pesos for a low entry fee of P9,900. Minimum bet is P4,400.

Also set at Roligon on Septmber 28 & 30 is the much-awaited “1^st Pichay Cup 7-Stag Derby” hosted by Butch Pichay & Rey Briones
with a prize purse of P1.2 million. Entry fee and minimum bet are P33,000 and P22,000, respectively.

For inquiries and reservation of cockhouses, text or call : 851-2275; 853-1638; Lando Luzong–09173504333; Nestor P.–09108966458; Willy V.– 09298465360; Shirly – 09209509090; Tiling – 09284965005; Mario Tari – 09084320829.

2010 BAKBAKAN NATIONAL 10-STAG DERBY

CARREO by Rolando S. Luzong
Peoples Tonight (August 18, 2010)


               2010 BAKBAKAN NATIONAL 10-STAG DERBY

The National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders have released its official format, prize distribution and schedule for the 2010 Bakbakan National 10-Stag Derby with a whopping P35,000,000.00 as guaranteed prize, distributed as follows : Champion – P 20,000,000; Runner Up – P 500,000; Any 9 Points – P1,500,000; Any 8 Points – P 2,500,000; Any 7 Points – P 4,000,000; Straight 6 in Semis – P 2,000,000; Straight 3 in Elims – P 4,000,000; Handler’s Prize – P 350,000 and Gaffer’s Prize – P 150,000.  The champion/s will not have share in any 7, 8, 9 pts prize pot.


Entry Fee is P 15,000. Minimum bet is P 5,500 in the eliminations, semis and regional finals, while in the national finals, it’s P11,000. In excess of the guaranteed prize, less 10 % plazada, the difference will be distributed as follows: 50 % member association, 25 % charity, 25 % NFGB

The NFGB Unified Derby Rule applies with the NFGB computerized & centralized matching, presented by its membership of 31 Breeders Associations. The event is exclusively for BAKBAKAN 2010 Banded only wherein the format is 3 stag elimination ( 2 pts to qualify), 3 stag semis and  4 stag finals.

Weight limits are from 1.7 kg to 2.2 kgs. Submission of weight is a day before the scheduled derby; 2-7pm only

For further information contact your associations’ president or the NFGB Secretariat – 0920 9823237 ; (02) 709-1851

The 2010 Bakbakan 2010 schedules by region or province are as follows :

Quezon
OCT 9 ELIMS QCBA Quezon Cockpit Arena, Lucena
OCT 16 ELIMS QCBA LDB Candelaria Sports Arena
NOV 6 SEMIS QCBA Quezon Cockpit Arena
NOV 26 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) BBC Lipa Games
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Bicol
OCT 23 ELIMS BIGBA Iriga Minidome, Iriga City
OCT 30 ELIMS BIGBA Caceres Naga City
NOV 13 SEMIS BIGBA Oas Albay
NOV 26 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) BBC Lipa Games
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Palawan
NOV 6 ELIMS GPGBI Royal Cockpit Aborlan
NOV 13 ELIMS GPGBI Royal Cockpit Aborlan
NOV 20 SEMIS GPGBI Royal Cockpit Aborlan
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Cebu/ Negros Oriental
NOV 6 ELIMS CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
NOV 12 ELIMS CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
NOV 18 SEMIS CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
NOV 20 SEMIS CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
NOV 23 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum

Samar/ Leyte
NOV 6 ELIMS EVGBA Nadongholan Cockpit, Ormoc City
NOV 20 SEMIS CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
NOV 23 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum

Bohol
NOV 4 ELIMS GBAB Limcua & Juanay Mem. Cockpit
NOV 11 SEMIS GBAB Limcua & Juanay Mem. Cockpit
NOV 23 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum

Negros Occidental
NOV 4 ELIMS NGBA New Negros Coliseum
NOV 5 ELIMS GFBAN New Negros Coliseum
NOV 6 ELIMS GFBAN/NGBA New Negros Coliseum
NOV 8 SEMIS GFBAN/NGBA New Negros Coliseum
NOV 20 FINALS (4,4.5pts) PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum

Iloilo
NOV 5 ELIMS PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
NOV 6 ELIMS PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
NOV 7 ELIMS PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
NOV 13 SEMIS PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
NOV 14 SEMIS PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
NOV 20 FINALS (4,4.5pts) PAGBA Iloilo Coliseum
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum

To be continued…

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CARREO by Rolando S. Luzong
Peoples Tonight (August 21, 2010)

                   2010 BAKBAKAN NATIONAL 10-STAG DERBY
                                    (Second of Two Parts)



The National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders have released its official format, prize distribution and schedule for the 2010 Bakbakan National 10-Stag Derby with a whopping P35,000,000.00 as guaranteed prize, distributed as follows : Champion – P 20,000,000; Runner Up – P 500,000; Any 9 Points – P1,500,000; Any 8 Points – P 2,500,000; Any 7 Points – P 4,000,000; Straight 6 in Semis – P 2,000,000; Straight 3 in Elims – P 4,000,000; Handler’s Prize – P 350,000 and Gaffer’s Prize – P 150,000.  The champion/s will not have share in any 7, 8, 9 pts prize pot.

Entry Fee is P 15,000. Minimum bet is P 5,500 in the eliminations, semis and regional finals, while in the national finals, it’s P11,000. In excess of the guaranteed prize, less 10 % plazada, the difference will be distributed as follows: 50 % member association, 25 % charity, 25 % NFGB


The NFGB Unified Derby Rule applies with the NFGB computerized & centralized matching, presented by its membership of 31 Breeders Associations. The event is exclusively for BAKBAKAN 2010 Banded only wherein the format is 3 stag elimination ( 2 pts to qualify), 3 stag semis and  4 stag finals.

Weight limits are from 1.7 kg to 2.2 kgs. Submission of weight is a day before the scheduled derby; 2-7pm only

For further information contact your associations’ president or the NFGB Secretariat – 0920 9823237 ; (02) 709-1851

The rest of the 2010 Bakbakan 2010 schedules by region or province are as follows



Davao & Northern Mindanao
OCT 29 ELIMS NMGBA Octagon Coliseum
NOV 11 ELIMS MIGBA Gallera de Matina, Davao
NOV 13 ELIMS MIGBA Gallera de Matina, Davao
NOV 18 SEMIS MIGBA Gallera de Matina, Davao
NOV 20 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) MIGBA Gallera De Matina
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Socsksargen
OCT 30 ELIMS SGBA Apopong Gallera, Gensan City
NOV 13 SEMIS SGBA New Alkor Gallera, Koronadal
NOV 20 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) MIGBA Gallera De Matina
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit
Zamboanga del Norte
OCT 18 ELIMS ZNGBA Gallera De Dapitan
NOV 13 SEMIS ZNGBA Gallera De Dapitan
NOV 23 FINALS (4,4.5pts) CVBA New Talisay Cockpit
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Zamboanga City
OCT 30 ELIMS ZGBA Zamboanga Square Garden
NOV 13 ELIMS ZGBA Zamboanga Square Garden
NOV 18 ELIMS ZGBA Alixandra Sports Center
NOV 20 SEMIS ZGBA Alixandra Sports Center
NOV 23 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVBA New Talisay Cockpit, Cebu
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Cagayan Valley
NOV 6 ELIMS CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum,
NOV 13 ELIMS CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum,
NOV 20 SEMIS CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum
NOV 27 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit
Nueva Vizcaya & Ifugao
NOV 7 ELIMS VIGBA Bayombong Sports Complex, NV
NOV 12 ELIMS VIGBA Jaycee Clay Sports Complex,

Cauayan Isabela
NOV 19 SEMIS VIGBA Santiago City Cockpit Arena,

Isabela
NOV 27 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Ilocos & Abra
OCT 15 ELIMS UNIGBA Candon City Cockpit Arena
OCT 22 ELIMS UNIGBA San Nicolas Cockpit Arena
OCT 29 ELIMS UNIGBA Laoag City Sports Center,Laoag
NOV 5 SEMIS UNIGBA Batac City Cockpit Arena,Batac
NOV 27 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) CVGBA Vargas Sports Coliseum
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

La Union/ Baguio/ Benguet
NOV 7 ELIMS LUGBA / UBBBA A.Tabora Sports Club
NOV 20 SEMIS LUGBA / UBBBA A.Tabora Sports Club
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Pangasinan/ Tarlac
OCT 30 ELIMS GBAP Dagupan Sports Center
NOV 5 ELIMS TAGBA/GBAT New Tarlac Coliseum
NOV 13 SEMIS GBAP Dagupan Sports Complex
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Pampanga
NOV 5 ELIMS KGBA Bacolor Cockpit
NOV 12 ELIMS KGBA Bacolor Cockpit
NOV 19 SEMIS KGBA,ZABONG,BATAAN Bacolor Cockpit
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Zambales/ Bataan
NOV 11 ELIMS ZABONG,BATAAN SBMA Gym, Olongapo City
NOV 19 SEMIS KGBA,ZABONG,BATAAN Bacolor Cockpit
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Bulacan
OCT 24 ELIMS BGBA San Roque Cockpit
NOV 4 ELIMS BGBA Marilao Coliseum,Bulacan
NOV 12 ELIMS BGBA Del Monte Cockpit Arena
NOV 17 SEMIS BGBA Kalookan Cockpit Arena
NOV 25 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Rizal
NOV 4 ELIMS RGBA Antipolo Cockpit
NOV 11 ELIMS RGBA Texas Cockpit, Antipolo
NOV 18 SEMIS RGBA Roligon
NOV 25 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) NFGB Araneta Coliseum
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Cavite/ San Pedro
OCT 12 ELIMS UCBA Daang Hari Coliseum
OCT 19 ELIMS MMGBA San Pedro Coliseum
OCT 26 ELIMS UCBA Daang Hari Coliseum
NOV 9 SEMIS UCBA,MMGBA Daang Hari Coliseum
NOV 26 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) BBC Lipa Games
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Laguna
OCT 30 ELIMS LAGBA Fantastic Coliseum
NOV 6 ELIMS LAGBA Lucky Sports Complex
NOV 13 SEMIS LAGBA Lucky Sports Complex
NOV 26 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) BBC Lipa Games
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

Batangas
OCT 22 ELIMS BBC Lipa Games
OCT 29 ELIMS BBC Lipa Games
NOV 5 ELIMS BBC Lipa Games
NOV 12 ELIMS BBC Lipa Games
NOV 19 SEMIS BBC Lipa Games
NOV 26 FINALS (4,4.5PTS) BBC Lipa Games
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) NFGB Pasay Cockpit

NFGB – Metro Manila
OCT 26 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
OCT 29 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
NOV 3 NATIONAL ELIMS Makati Coliseum
NOV 5 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
NOV 9 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
NOV 12 SEMIS – Oct 26,29,Nov 3 Pasay Cockpit
NOV 13 NATIONAL ELIMS Roligon
NOV 15 SEMIS – Nov 5,9,13 Araneta Coliseum
NOV 16 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
NOV 19 NATIONAL ELIMS Pasay Cockpit
NOV 23 SEMIS – Nov 16,19 Pasay Cockpit
NOV 25 FINALS (4, 4.5 & 5PTS) Nov 12,15,23 Araneta Coliseum
NOV 26 FINALS (5PTS) Central Luzon Pasay Cockpit
NOV 30 FINALS (5PTS) South Luzon Pasay Cockpit
DEC 2 FINALS (5PTS) Visayas Araneta Coliseum
DEC 3 FINALS (5PTS) Mindanao & North Luzon Pasay Cockpit

DEC 4 GRAND FINALS (5.5 & 6 PTS)  Araneta Coliseum

The Suburbs 

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 

ANIMAL RIGHTS WACKOS - FIGHT THEM NOW

HOW CAN WE BELIEVE THESE PEOPLE WHEN ALL THEY DO IS STRIP THEMSELVES IN PUBLIC. THEY FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF ANIMALS, WHILE THEY VIOLATE THE DIGNITY OF MAN

Spanish protesters go naked to rally against bullfights

 

Basque animal rights activists believe bullfighting is immoral

As the Spanish city of Bilbao prepares for bullfighting season, animal rights activists stripped naked in protest outside the city's iconic Guggenheim museum.

 

Some hundred anti-bullfighting campaigners lay naked outside the Guggenheim museum on Saturday, August 21, to rally against the beginning of Bilbao's annual bullfighting festival.

Activists from several Spanish animal rights groups lay down arranged in the shape of a bull with their bodies painted black or red to represent the animal bleeding.

The protest, outside the Basque city's Guggenheim museum took place three weeks after the regional parliament in Catalonia took the historic decision of abolishing bullfighting from 2012.

Encouraged by Catalonia

The Basque region has a strong bullfighting tradition

One of the groups that participated, the Equanimal Foundation, said that the Catalan vote had encouraged it to "increase efforts to spread the abolishment across the whole country," including the Basque region. "A society with ethical concerns cannot allow the existence of deeply immoral spectacles like bullfighting," it said.

The Catalan move has been dismissed by some as a bid to distance the region, which has a popular separatist movement, from the rest of Spain. The Basque region also has a strong separatist movement, but arguably a stronger bullfighting tradition.

A poll in El Pais this month showed that 60 percent of Spaniards did not like bullfighting, although 57 percent opposed it being banned in Catalonia.

Author: Richard Connor (Reuters/AFP)

Editor: Toma Tasovac

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