HATAWAN OPENS TODAY - JUNE 29

In the newspapers tomorrow, June 29.

Roligon’s 2M Hatawan 5-Cocker Opens Today

Free Entrance to Foreign Tourists and OFWs

Cockfights Magazine publisher Wilvin Sy and comebacking cocker Atong Ang lead some 45, out of a confirmed field of 187, entries, today as the first batch of competitors in the much-awaited P2M 2010 Hatawan sa Tag-ulan 5-Cock Derby challenge each other for the right to advance to the 3-cock finals on July 8.

Hosted by Dennis Ligon and assisted by Lando Luzong (with Fred Canumay, Willy Villaruz & Nestor Paradillo), the 5-day blockbuster event is exclusively sponsored by Thunderbird Sabongnation which will be giving out one Thunderbird shirt each to the firs 100 paying patrons.

Highlight of today’s program is the participation of the exciting Go Girls Dancers who will also be acting as Round Girls and will be presenting a special number during the break.

As part of Roligon Mega Cockpit’s contribution in the concerted effort to promote sabong as a tourist attraction, all foreigners are welcome to come in for free just by presenting their passports.

As a tribute to the OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) regarded as the Philippine’s Bagong Bayani, all OFW who arrived back into the country not more than one month before derby day are invited to watch the fights for free. They just have to present their passport and show the arrival stamp. In addition, for the benefit of the OFWs and the OPS (Overseas Pinoy Sabungero) the entire derby will be seen on live streaming courtesy of meronwala.com

The second batch of entries lock horns on July 1 for their 2-cock elimination matches; the 2^nd batch on July 3; and the 4th on July 6.

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 or Mario Tari – 09084320829.

2M Hatawan 5-Cock Derby ng Roligon Umpisa Ngayon

Libre ang mga Turista at mga OFW

Pangungunahan ni Cockfights Magazine publisher Wilvin Sy at nagbabalik na si Atong Ang ang may 45 (mula sa kabuuang kumpirmadong 187 na kasali) na kalahok na maghaharap sa araw na ito bilang pagbubukas ng pinakahihintay na P2M 2010 Hatawan sa Tag-ulan 5-Cock Derby.

Pasabong ni Dennis Ligon sa pakikipagtulungan ni Lando Luzong (kasama sina Fred Canumay, Willy Villaruz & Nestor Paradillo), ang 5 araw na blockbuster event ay itinataguyod ng Thunderbird Sabongnation na magbibigay ng isang Thunderbird shirt sa unang 100 bisita na magbabayad ng ticket.

Tampok sa araw na ito ang partispasyon ng Go Girls Dancers na magsisilbing mga  Round Girls at maghahandog ng kakaibang sorpresa sa breaktime.

Bilang parte Roligon Mega Cockpit sa pagpapalaganp ng sabong bilang isang tourist attraction, lahat ng dayuhang turista ay makakapasok ng libre basta ipakita lamang ang kanilang mga pasaporte.

Bilang pagkilala naman sa mahalagang papael ng mga OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) na kinikilala bilang mga Bagong Bayani, ang lahat ng OFW na bumalik sa Pilipimnas sa loob ng isang buwan bago ang araw ng derby ay makakapasok din ng libre. Gayundin , ang lahat ng laban ay mapapanood via lives streaming ng www.meronwala.com upang makapood ang mga OFW at mga OPS (overseas Pinoy Sabungero)

Ang ikalawang batch ng mga kalahok ay magahaharap sa Hulyo 1 ; ang ikatlo sa Hulyo 3 at ika-apat sa Hulyo 6. Ang 3-cock finals ay gagawin sa Hulyo 8.

Para sa mga katanungan at reserbason ng cockhouse, tumawag o magtext sa : 851-2275; 853-1638; Lando Luzong–09173504333; Nestor P.–09108966458; Willy V.– 09298465360; Shirly – 09209509090; Tiling – 09284965005 or Mario Tari – 09084320829.

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P30M Bakbakan 2009 10-Stag Derby Rages On

P30M Bakbakan 2009
10-Stag Derby Rages On

After only six local eliminations and 46 more to go, the P30M 2009 Bakbakan 10-Stag National Derby has already registered more than 200 entries and is right on track to reach the 2,000 participants needed to meet the target and is now highly capable of breaking the 2,173 competitors recorded last year.

Hosted by the National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders and co-presented by Thunderbird Ganador Max – for maximum fighting ability, Bakbakan is the biggest sabong event of the year with a whopping P30M as guaranteed cash prize.

Tomorrow, October 24, the Batangueños collide at the Lipa Games Cockpit (Batangas Breeders Club), while the Ilocanos outclass each other at the San Nicolas Cockpit (United Ilocandia Gamefowl Breeders Ass’n).

Meanwhile, the national eliminations in which any member of all NFGB-affiliated association may compete with their Bakbakan-banded stags, are set in Makati Coliseum on Oct. 26 and on Oct. 30; in Pasay Cockpit on Nov. 3; then back in Makati Col. on Nov. 9 & 12.


P30M Bakbakan 2009
10-Stag Derby Pasulong

Matapos lamang ang 6 na local eliminations at may 46 pa na gagawin, ang P30M 2009 Bakbakan 10-Stag National Derby ay nakapagrehistro na ng mahigit sa 200 entries at nasa tamang direksiyon upang maabot ang 2,000 kalahok na tinutumbok nito. Base ditto malaki na ang tsansa na malampasan ang 2,173 na bilang ng kalahok noong nakaraang taon.

Handog ng National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders at ng Thunderbird Ganador Max – for maximum fighting ability, ang Bakbakan ang pinakamalaking pasabong ng 2009 na may nakalulang garantisadong premyo na 30 milyong piso.

Bukas, maghaharap ang mga Batangueño sa Lipa Games Cockpit (Batangas Breeders Club) at ang mga Ilokano naman sa San Nicolas Cockpit (United Ilocandia Gamefowl Breeders Ass’n)

Samantala, ang national eliminations, kung saan maaring lumaban ang sinuman miyembro ng anuman NFGB-affiliated association at maglaban ng kanilang Bakbakan-banded stags, ay nakatakda sa Makati Coliseum sa Lunes, Okt. 26 at n Ok. 30; sa Pasay Cockpit naman sa Nob. 3; at muling babalik sa Makati sa Col. on Nob. 9 & 12.

BIBOY JOINS RGBA

"I SWEAR" : RGBA President Joey Sy leads the oath-taking of Rizal Gamefowl Breeders Association's new members that include celebrated gamefowl breeder-cocker Biboy Enriquez (X) during the RGBA Gen. Assembly last Sept. 5 at the Riverbend Hotel in Markina City. RGBA's 17-Stag Derby Circuit to be held at the Pasig Square Garden begins on Sept. 17.

COCKERS CARE - Peoples Tonight

Welcome to my new column in Peoples Tonight which will be coming out twice a week every Wednesday & Saturday

CARREO by Rolando S. Luzong
Saturday - August 15, 2009

COCKERS CARE

First, allow me to salute our Editor-in-Chief Gus Villanueva for reviving this column; my long-time friend Managing Editor Ninoy Sofranes for his assistance and of course Sports Editor Ed Andaya for giving cockfighting the space.

Hot topic today within the cockfighting community is the announcement of the National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders that they will be building classrooms from the proceeds of the forthcoming 2009 Bakbakan 10-Stag National Derby. Cockers are proud of it and non-cockers were surprised by it.

Although the NFGB decision serves as a good example of the sabungero’s social involvement, I want you to know that the cockers’ generosity and charity have been practiced by individual cockers, associations or cockpits, in so many ways.

The internet-based Cyberfriends, since its founding almost ten years ago, have brought smiles, hope and good memories to the orphans, abandoned and special children and elderly people under the care of Hospicio de San Jose. The Cavite Cybercockers Club or C4 have been supporting an orphanage ran by nuns in the province. And the Del Monte Cockpit Arena with the help of their regular derby promoters has helped hundreds of students finish high school or college.

After the Pinatubo eruption which rendered countless of families homeless and with no means of livelihood, the Philippine Cockpit Association hosted a special 2-day 4-cock derby. It was at the Casa Marcos Restaurant in San Juan were the turnover of the check to then Olongapo Mayor Richard Gordon took place. The old San Juan Coliseum, operated by Atong Ang at the time, also staged a derby for the Pinatubo victims. Four truckloads of relief goods were delivered to Porac, Pampanga and other areas accompanied by a busload of kristo or bet-takers and cockpit vendors who assisted in the distribution.

The Filipino cockers have done so many good things other than just breeding and fighting roosters. It’s just unfortunate that rather than these highly commendable actions, it’s the five million peso bet of a government official or the three million pago of a boxing champ that gets printed or broadcasted.

This early, we congratulate the NFGB and we encouraged all those who will be fighting in the 2009 Bakbakan to put in a second, third or more entries. The more entries will mean more income for Bakbakan 2009 and of course more classrooms for our children.


BACOOR’S GAMEFOWL OFFICE

I was at Bacoor Municipal Hall in Cavite last Thursday and while waiting for the Public Information Officer to meet us, I noticed a sign that says GAMEFOWL OFFICE. Curios, I went to see what it meant and my guess was right, it was the office that oversees cockfighting operations in the municipality.

The clerk Ms. Lags Tortona let me in and the first thing I noticed were the Thunderbird Warbreed posters pasted on the wall which obviously were placed there to give the office a ‘sabong ambience’. Lags was apologetic that her boss Ms. Lazaro was out attending to official business, but she proudly informed me that their humble office have collected and have remitted to the municipal coffers around P700,000 in just four months from the two cockpits operating in Bacoor, namely Cavite Colseum and Talaba Cockpit.

“Naku Sir, ang laking tulong ng sabong. Kung alam lang ng mga tao, magpapasalamat sila sa mga sabunngero”, Lags told me.

In the book Cockfights : A Case Sudy, Scott Guggenheim, wrote about the income derived from cockfighting by the Spanish government during their reign of the country : “At a time when the net profit from the tobacco monopoly, the single most profitable enterprise in the entire Colony, set a record of 620,000 pesos, the annual profit from the Manila cockpit alone was between P20,000-P30,000…”

If sabong was bringing that much to the government during that time, how much more today when cockfighting is at its utmost popularity and acceptance.

Let’s just hope that other municipalities, cities and provinces will be as open as Bacoor and its good chief executive Mayor Strike Revilla in reporting how much cockfighting has helped the community.

CONGRATULATIONS to Rey Magbuhos (Buhangin entry) of Quezon for winning the championship of the P15.5 Rambulan 9-Cock Nationwide Deby. Rey a graduate of the TJT Cocking Academy and a certified Thundebird loyalist.

Bakbakan 2009 Derby Stakes P30M Prize Purse

The 2009 Annual Bakbakan National 10-Stag Derby is back into its record-breaking way again as its host - the National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders (NFGB) dangles a historic guaranteed cash prize of P30,000,000 – the biggest prize purse ever in Philippine cockfighting.

The champion’s prize is a whopping P15 million. All entries who will be able to score a 3 wins (3 points) in the elimination round will share in the “first-salvo blowout” of four million peso (P4,000,000) while those entries who have already scored the perfect 3 wins in the elims and continue to score another perfect 3 wins in the semi-final round, for an over-all score of 6 wins before entering the finals,will share in the “finalists prize” of two million-pesos(P2,000,000). Last year, only 15 entries were undefeated and have posted six points each going into the finals.

For “any 7 points” – P4 million; for “any 8 points” – P2.5 million; for “any 9 points” – P1.5 million; for the overall runner-up finisher, prize is P500,000, while the champion’s handler and champion’s gaffer prizes are P400,000 and P100,000, respectively. Entry fee is P15,000.

“Bakbakan is the Filipino breeders' derby and through the years we have made sure and have put in place a proven system that ensure fairness and equal winning chance for every participant”, stated Batac, Ilocos Norte Mayor Jess Nalupta who is NFGB’s Vice President for North Luzon.

“Wingband numbers and legitimacy of stags fielded are duly authenticated by double checking with our records and not just by the basis of the breeder’s screening receipt”, Freddie Yulo - one of NFGB’s founding director, proudly announced. "all derbies are computer-matched and supervised by our well trained working committees" he adds!

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PRINSIPE SABONG

Katya - "No more sexy roles"
Gardo with fan Bam Luzong
Katya Santos with the Luzong family and Nandie Pacheco (son of Engr. Ted Pacheco a.k.a. Triseven)
Katya & Gardo being interviewed by Lhar Santiago of GMA7
Gardo with the Thunderbird team led by Dra. Mau Tionloc.
The Prinsipe Sabong stars Katya & Gardo showing the film's Gold Award in the Houston Film Festival
ExecutiveProducer Edwin Monton a.k.a. Monty; wife Armie (writer); Katya, Gardo, Director Yeng Grande & and an unidentified colleague.

GRAND CONIERTO SA SRCA SA BIYERNES

ABANTE : Mierkules - Mayo 27, 2009

Handang handa na ang paglarga sa Biyernes, Mayo 29 ng 2nd Rambula Grand Coniertosa San Roque Cockpit Arena na sisimulan ng las-sais ng umaga.

May kabuuang P600,000 garantisadong premyo ang ipamimigay sa pasabong na ito ni Erwin kung saan may lucky prize na P120,000 sa 20th fastest winner habang P30,000 naman sa 1st fastest win bukod pa sa handler's prize na P2,000 at P1,000 sa gaffer.

May nakalaan ding P30 ,000 sa 5oth fastest win. Ang slowest win ay P5,000.

May pakunsuwelo pang P2,000 per win hangga't may sultada. Ang pot money ay P2,500 habang ang minimum bet ay P3,300.

Para sa ibang katanungan, maaring tumawag sa SRCA sa tel. no. 615-4291.

PACQUAIO DERBY NGAYON SA ARANETA

80 SULTADA TAMPOK SA PACQUIAO DERBY NGAYON SA ARANETA COLISEUM

Ilan sa mga pinakahihintay na mga banggaan ng mga pinakamagagaling na manok-panabong at pinakasikat na mga sabungero ang mapapanood ng mga opisyonado sa araw na ito sa Araneta Coliseum sa pagratsada ng bigtime event na “Pacman Prestige Cup” 5-Cock Derby na pasabong ng pambansang kamao at kinilala bilang Pound-for-Pound King ng boksing sa buong mundo na si Manny Pacquiao, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Thunderbird Bexan XP.

“Patibayan ng dibdib ito. Matira ang matibay”, sambit ng beteranong derby matchmaker na si Nestor Paradillo.

Sa mahigit 70 sultada na nakalinya, pinakaabangan ang mga mga harapan Chavit Singson vs. Bong Pineda; Sonny Lagon vs. Patrick Antonio; Boy Marzo vs. Gov. Ito Ynares; Vice Mayor Nestor Mercado vs. Pol Estrellado; Dicky Lim vs. Marcel Julao; Allan Siaco/James Uy vs. Boy Lechon; Butch Pichay/Rey Briones vs. Jun Santiago; Wackee Salud vs. Boy Royo at Jun Topacio vs. Ronnie Puno.

May entry fee na P110,000, tinatayang aabot sa P7 milyon ang kabuuang premyo, samantalang ang pinamaliit na parada ay P55,000.

PACQUIAO’S “PACMAN PRESTIGE CUP” DERBY SET AT THE BIG DOME ON MAY 26

Right after the historic 2009 World Slasher Cup 8-Cock International Derby, that closed with an entry with only 6.5 points winning solo championship again after 13 years or 26 World Slasher Cup editions, the mammoth Araneta Coliseum will be the focus of the Philippine cockfighting community when boxing pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao presents the best and the finest cockfighters in the country with his “Pacman Prestige Cup” One-Day 5-Cock Derby.

With an entry fee of P110,000 and a minimum bet requirement of P55,000, the rare cocking event is expected to be a true test of speed, power and fighting style for the entered fightingcocks, but also a real test of nerves for the participants.

“This a fight for the big boys” says Araneta Center’s Manny Atacador, who also promised spectators, “a real clash of the titans”.

All competing gamebirds must weigh within the limits of 1.900 – 2.450 kgs. and submission of weights is set on the eve of the derby, May 25 from 2-10 p.m.

Among the early confirmed entries are those of Chavit Singson, Wackee Salud of Cebu, Bong Pineda, Butch Pichay, Gov. Ito Ynares, Sec. Ronnie Puno, Patrick Antonio, James Uy & Allan Siaco, Sonny Lagon, Boy Marzo, Dicky Lim, Arman Santos, Pol Estellado, Vice Mayor Nestor Mercado, Boy Lechon, Nene Araneta, Rey Briones and Masbate Congresman Antonio Kho among others.

“This one I have to see”, says Fred Canumay who was a witness to the grandeur of the former Teresa Square Garden during the ‘70s, where the firsts “Battle of the Giants” took place with the most popular cockers of that time that includes the James Chiongbian, Ricardo Silverio, Rudy Velayo, Peping Lanuza, Jesse Cabalza and Sergio Ching among others.

“Labanan ng matatapang itong Pacquiao derby kaya kung mahina-hina ang loob mo, ‘wag ka ng sumali”, Canumay also commented.

BANTAY-SABONG SUPPORTS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SABONG

Bantay-Sabong, this blog and yours truly Rolando S. Luzong, fully support everything and anything for the betterment of sabong.

The indie film , Prinsipe Sabong and the full-length movie Sabungero are labours of love and passion by distinguished persons whose aims and objectives are to Guard, Defend and Promote sabong which is exactly what Bantay-Sabong stands for. So, we both give this efforts our highest respect and admiration.

Congratulations to Edwin Monton & Armie Fernandez for the award they received and are about to receive for their "Prinsipe Sabong". You can watch this award-winning film on May 17, in its official premier showing at the Robinson's Galleria. After which, the film will be shown on national television sometime in May or early June.

Good luck to JC Bernardo for his movie "Sabungero" which will will be shown on July in all theaters nationwide. The all-star cast who are all busy with their respective tele-nobela commitments (Joel Torre, Ricky Davao and Leo Martinez are all in GMA-7 's tele-nobela adaptation of Zorro) are committed in coming out with a great movie, but their busy schedule have to be considered in the shooting schedule.

We enjoin all of you to support both films. Thank you to all lovers of the Sport.

"Prinsipe Sabong" Wins Filmfest Award

‘Prinsipe Sabong’ is more than
just a movie about cockfighting

http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr28/ente1.htm

Many independent films have made the country proud by winning awards here and abroad. Joining their ranks is “Prinsipe Sabong,” a film about cockfighting. It won the prestigious Remi Award for Best Feature last April 27 at the 42nd WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival.

Winning that award wasn’t easy for “Prinsipe Sabong,” considering that cockfighting was banned in the USA in 2006 – and let’s not forget all the American animal rights groups out there. When you think about all it had going against it, it’s amazing that the movie was given its due recognition.

Luckily, the panel of judges at WorldFest saw “Prinsipe Sabong” for what it is. It is so much more than a movie about cockfighting – it is a celebration of cultural diversity.

“Prinsipe Sabong” stars Gardo Versoza as Joey Estevens, an actor who is also passionate about cockfighting. When his best gamecock loses to a breed of gamecock known only as “prinsipe sabong,” Joey becomes frantic, livid. Joey could not work and lost appetite as an actor. He was obsessed with the identity of prinsipe sabong and its whereabouts.

He quit showbiz and returned to his hometown, because he heard a rumor that was where “prinsipe sabong” was bred. Upon his return, Joey discovers that his father has decided to adopt four kids, thereby turning their house into an orphanage of sorts. Joey hated the idea, but his brother was fine with it. The ruckus started. What made it worst is the presence of Celine – girlfriend of his brother Jeffrey, whom Joey later fell in love with.

“Prinsipe Sabong” also stars Katya Santos as Celine Montemayor and Allan Paule as Jeffrey Stevens. It is a far cry from the kind of movies Filipinos are accustomed to. The story is very simple, real and is built around superstitions related to the sport of cockfighting says Edwin G. Monton (executive producer).

It was produced and written by Armie C. Fernandez and directed by Yeng Grande. Visit their website (www.princeofcockfightingthemovie.com).

“Prinsipe Sabong” is also slated to receive the Bronze Best Picture award at the Mexico Film Festival on May 31, and there will surely be more in its future.

‘Prinsipe Sabong’ makes Pinoys proud

http://mb.com.ph/articles/203802/prinsipe-sabong-makes-pinoys-proud

April 27, 2009, 10:13am

Many independent films have made the country proud by winning awards here and abroad. Joining their ranks is “Prinsipe Sabong,” a film about cockfighting. It won the prestigious Remi Award for Best Feature last April 27 at the 42nd WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival.

Winning that award wasn’t easy for “Prinsipe Sabong,” considering that cockfighting was banned in the USA in 2006 – and let’s not forget all the American animal rights groups out there. When you think about all it had going against it, it’s amazing that the movie was given its due recognition.

Luckily, the panel of judges at WorldFest saw “Prinsipe Sabong” for what it is. It is so much more than a movie about cockfighting – it is a celebration of cultural diversity.

“Prinsipe Sabong” stars Gardo Versoza as Joey Estevens, an actor who is also passionate about cockfighting. When his best gamecock loses to a breed of gamecock known only as “prinsipe sabong,” Joey becomes frantic, livid. Joey could not work and lost appetite as an actor. He was obsessed with the identity of prinsipe sabong and its whereabouts.

He quit showbiz and returned to his hometown, because he heard a rumor that was where “prinsipe sabong” was bred. Upon his return, Joey discovers that his father has decided to adopt four kids, thereby turning their house into an orphanage of sorts. Joey hated the idea, but his brother was fine with it. The ruckus started. What made it worst is the presence of Celine – girlfriend of his brother Jeffrey, whom Joey later fell in love with.

“Prinsipe Sabong” also stars Katya Santos as Celine Montemayor and Allan Paule as Jeffrey Stevens. It is a far cry from the kind of movies Filipinos are accustomed to. The story is very simple, real and is built around superstitions related to the sport of cockfighting says Edwin G. Monton (executive producer).

It was produced and written by Armie C. Fernandez and directed by Yeng Grande. Visit their website (www.princeofcockfightingthemovie.com).

“Prinsipe Sabong” is also slated to receive the Bronze Best Picture award at the Mexico Film Festival on May 31, and there will surely be more in its future.

Indie film 'Prinsipe ng Sabong' wins WorldFest award

http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/17/09/indie-film-prinsipe-ng-sabong-wins-worldfest-award

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 04/17/2009 2:02 PM

The Filipino independent film "Prinsipe ng Sabong" or Prince of Cockfighting is making waves in the international scene, as it is geared to receive another award from the 42nd WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival in Texas.

"Prinsipe ng Sabong," a film directed by Yeng Grande is set to receive a REMI Best Feature Award at the film festival to be held from April 17 to 26.

The movie which stars actor Gardo Verzosa, actress Katya Santos and Alan Paule tells the story of Joey, an actor who was very passionate for cockfighting, a favorite national pasttime. But when his best rooster lost to an unknown breed of gamecock named "Prinsipe ng Sabong", he quit showbiz to look for "Prinsipe ng Sabong."

Joey went back home to look for the Prinsipe, but in the process became embroiled in family troubles. He found out that their house had become like an orphanage since his Father decided to adopt children whom he didn't like. The conflict got worse when he fell in love with Celine, his brother's girlfriend.

The screening for "Prinsipe ng Sabong" is set for April 22, 2009 at 9 p.m. in Texas. Those in Texas who want to win free tickets could visit the movie's website at www.princeofcockfightingthemovie.com.

A DAY WITH THE MASTERS

A DAY WITH THE MASTERS : (L-R) Edwin Aranez, Honey Yu, Dicky Lim, Boy Lechon, Boy Marzo, Raffy Campos and Dr. Boy Tuazon. (back l-r) Lando Luzong, Dr. Erwin Sera, Dr. Elcid Paraso, Mrs. Yu, Dr. Beng Dalisay, Dr. Claire Gamez, Chady Macapala and Brand Manager Albert Uy. They are doing the Winning Formula sign. This was on Tuesday, April 21 at Mr. Benigno de Roca a.k.a. Boy Lechon's farm in Malavar, Batangas during the shooting of the new Thunderbird tv commercial.

RGBA “Bullang-Bullang” Set at Pasig Square Garden on April 23

The Rizal Gamefowl Breeders Association heats up some more the already steaming bullstag derby season as RGBA members get to decide among themselves who will be representing them in this year’s 2009 NFGB 8-Bullstag “Bullang-Bullang National Derby by the National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders, wherein whopping P6 million guaranteed cash prize is at stake.

RGBA is the fastest-growing rooster-raisers group in the country with 280 members.

The RGBA 4-Bullstag qualifying event takes center stage at the Pasig Square Garden on Thursday, April 23 with the entry fee and minimum bet pegged at P11,000 and P5,500, respectively.

As RGBA’s expression of gratitude to the afinonados, three 21” color tv and two karaoke sytems will be raffled off to the paying patrons.

During the eliminations all NFGB-affiliated association’s bands are accepted, however only NFGB Bakbakan bands are allowed in the finals set at the Araneta Coliseum on May 7.

For more details, interested parties may contact RGBA President Joey Sy (0917-3271584) or Pasig Square Garden at 6465858 or 646-5828.

Sabong website owner coming up with a cockfighting movie

"Sabungero" - the movie gets Thunderbird backing

JC Bernardo a.k.a. Sentenciador – proud owner of the most popular website in the world wide web (www.sabong.net.ph) devoted to cockfighting is coming out with a film with a sabong theme.

Simply titled “Sabungero”, the film stars Joel Torre, Maritoni Fernandez, Robert Arevalo, Mark Gil, Charlie Davao, Leo Martinez and child actor Timothy Mark – grandson of lady cocker-breeder Princess Naldo a.k.a. GoldenDragon.

Recognizing the film’s symbolic importance to the country’s gamefowl breeding industry and the sport of cockfighting, Thunderbird – the dominant leader in gamefowl health and nutrition, has agreed to exclusively sponsor “Sabungero”.

“Anything for the betterment of Philippine cockfighting”, says Thunderbird’s Product Manager Francis Martinez.

“I’m so happy and grateful for Thunderbird’s generous support”, stated an elated JC Bernardo, adding that he is just as thankful for the cooperation of cockers who consented to appear as extras in the shootings done at the Ibaan Cockpit in Lipa City, in Daang-Hari Coliseum in Bacoor, Cavite and in Biñan Cockpit in Laguna.

It was also announced that the final shooting day will be during the staging of the 2009 World Slasher Cup-2 at the Araneta Coliseum on May 12, 14 & 16.

BULLSTAG DERBY KING

Pao Malvar of Tarlac is the reigning United Gamecock Breeders Association's UGBA HERITAGE CUP 9-Bullstag Derby solo champion, while Tol & Lino Mariano are the 2007 & 2008 solo winner (back-to-back champion) of the annual National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders' BULLANG-BULLANG 10-Stag National Derby.

Both are top endorsers of Thunderbird Power Feeds and Thunderbird Power Vet.

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