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“Back-to-back kami gamit ang Bexan”, Ronald Barandino ng Basilan

Muli na naman pinag-usapan ang Basilan, matapos na ang kanilang ipinagmamalaking sabungero at gamefowl breeder na si Ronald Baradino ng Basilan ay solong pinagharian ang San Juan Coliseum 6-Stag Anniversary Derby noong ika-15 ng Setyembre na sinundan pa ng 9 na panalo at 1 talo noong Septyember 16 sa 2010 Stagfest 5-Stag Derby ng Roligon Mega Cockpit.

Gamit ang mga Sweater Crosses na kanyang napalabas mula sa mga breeding stocks na galing sa kinikilalang master breeder na si Atty. Jun Mendoza, dinomina ni Barandino ang labanan.

“Malayo ang biyahe mula Basilan, pero nananatiling kondisyon at matatag ang mga manok basta alaga sila sa Thunderbird Bexan-XP”, pahayag ni Barandino.

Ang Thunderbird BEXAN XP ay ang kauna-unahang injectable B-complex vitamins na pinatibay ng liver extract na mayaman sa Vit. B12 at folic acid para sa matinding lakas-panlaban. Ang LIVER EXTRACT ay para sa kondisyon ng dugo, samantalang ang FOLIC ACID naman ay para sa pagiging handa at listo ng manok sa aktuwal na laban.

Ang Thunderbird Bexan-XP ay ini-ineksiyon sa pecho (pectoral muscles) ng mga manok na gagamitin sa breeding. Turukan sila ng 0.25 mL, 2 beses sa isang linggo, sa pagitan ng 3 araw.

Ang Thunderbird BEXAN XP ay doble ang B12 na tumutulong ng malaki sa maayos na sirkulasyon ng dugo na nagreresulta sa pamumula ng mukha, palong at lambi na siyang porma ng isang manok-panabong na nakakondisyon

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SONNY LAGON is 2010 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Phenomenal gamefowl breeder Engr. Sonny Lagon, who at age 29 in the late 90s surprised the Philippine cocking scene with unprecedented derby victories, again proved his sabong prowess after capturing the Laguna Gamefowl Breeders Association 7-Stag Derby with an unequalled score of 6.5 points, thereby capturing both the LAGBA 2010 Stagfighter of the Year and the LAGBA 201 Breeder of the Year.

Lagon, who made famous his Blue Blade Sweaters has added in his fleet of fighters a number of new highy-sought crosses including the Blue Blade Swites (Sweater Whites).

One of Thunderbird Winning Team’s star, Lagon is a winner of countless derbies, among them the UCAP P8M 10-Cock Derby and the P550K-entry fee Big Event 10-Cock Derby.

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ALL IS SET FOR STAGBERFEST 5-STAG DERBY AT ROLIGON ON OCT. 16

The stage is set for the much-awaited Stagberfest 5-Stag Derby at Roligon Mega Cockpit on Saturday, October 16 (moved from Oct. 12) with no less than 45 confirmed entries set to unleash their new breeds of gamebirds.

Set to see action are Stagfest 2010 co-champions Joey Hidalgo of Marinduque and Ronald Barandino of Basilan. Engr. Sonny Lagon, RJ Mea, Erwin Diamante, Square B Gamefarm, Engr. Bryant Vahlois, Edwin Monton, Engr. Sonnie Magtibay, Bobby Fernandez of Zamboanga, Rey Briones of Masbate, Bong Benimili of Masbate with Rey Ninubla, Antero Hernandez - Boss Totoy Gamefarm, Henry Tan of Sariaya, Vic Setias of Palawan, Atong Ang, Atty. Art de Castro of Batangas, Wilvin Sy of Manila & Pampanga, Blandy Tolentino of San Pablo City, Bong Pujol of Masbate, Vince Barabara of Manila, Teng Ranola of Bicol (Oragon entry), Dicky Lim & Jimmi Lim, Tata Ino Sayat of Quezon
Jojo Vacar, Pao Malvar of Tarlac, Dennis del Rosario, Moling Dorado, Pol Estrellado of San Pablo City, Dr. Ramon Mabanta, Boy Valenuela, Celestial Magic, Engr. Pendon, and Engr. Jimmy Ocenar of 5-Star J’s Gamefarm.

A guaranteed cash prize of P400,000 awaits participants, hosted by cockfights-columnist and Bantay-Sabong founder Rolando Luzong, with the support of Dennis Ligon and Mega Promotions, exclusively sponsored by Thunderbird Power Feeds.

The P400,000 prize purse requires an entry fee of P11,000 and minimum bet is set at P5,500.

Submission of weights (1.700 – 2.200 kgs.) & wingband numbers is set from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. , day before the fight. Matching follows immediately after submission of weights. Entered birds must be at Roligon before 10:00 a.m. of the derby day for wingbands inspection and legbanding.

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

All banded stags by any association affiliated with the NFGB (CVGBA, VIGBA, UNIGBA, LUGBA, GBAP, NEGBA, TAGBA, GBAT, KGBA, ZABONG, BGBA, RGBA, MMGBA, UCBA, LAGBA, BBC, QCBA, BIGBA, GPGBI, PAGBA, NGBA, GFBAN, CVBA, EVGBA, GBAB, MIGBA, NMGBA, SGBA, ZGBA, ZNGBA etc.) or UGBA (PGBA, GBONE, LGBA, QGBA, CEGBA, UBBGA etc..) and also of the UBGBA & AGBBA, as well as Bakbakan 2010, UGBA, 2010 & Rambulan2 2010 are accepted.

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FINAL RESULT - 1ST PICHAY CUP 7-STAG DERBY

champion - 6.5
* sta. Monica stagfest - eric dela rosa

runner-up - 6 points (was going for solo/lost its 7 fight)
* spartacus - rey briones

5 points

* heptagon - david ong
* big event sa ldb oct. 3-i - luding boongaling
* big event sa ldb cot. 3-iii - luding boongaling

4 points
* kumpadres mendipo 69 - pol derpo/joel aniel/ ding
bautista
* jade resort - arman santos
* oct. 2 sa lpc - mayor taguba
] * chaetoria/monty - edwin monton/alex de guzman
* bp 7-stag oct. 11 sjc - bong pineda
* v-tex - virgilio lacson
* sunhaven paniqui - pao malvar/bebot roxas
* showdown asg - gov. Eddie bong plaza
* taytay station - rey briones
* chocolate farm - totoy haruta
* ldb 6-stag nov. 7 - boy bata

7-Stag Derby Finals Today at Roligon

Thousands of derby fans troop to Roligon Mega Cockpit today when the championship of the 1^st Pichay Cup 7-Stag Derby takes center stage with 60 all-important matches lined-up with the first fight set to kick-off at 5:00 p.m.

With only three entries still undefeated after the intense elimination last Tuesday, tonight’s finals is still a wide open competition and is expected to go down the wire that will keep the aficionados at the edge of their seats up to the last fight.

Scoring 3 wins out of 3 fights in the preliminaries are Bong Pineda’s Rambulan-2 P40M Grand Prize-I; Luding Boongaling’s Big Event sa LDB Oct. 3 6-Stag I and Eric dela Rosa’s Sta. Monica Stagfest, while Romir Bert of Danny Espinosa & Ding Santos have two wins with five fights to go.

Recent Gerry Ramos’ derby solo champion Pao Malvar with his Sunhaven Paniqui entry (combined with Bebot Roxas) logged 2 wins and a draw, duplicated by Heptagon of David Ong

Hoping to spoil the leaders’ bid are 2-1 win-loss lsaters Red Cobra of reigning Bakbakan champion Engr. Sonnie Magtibay, Chocolate Farm of Totoy Haruta, Ocean Flyers of Mario Gujelde & Co., Kumpadres Mendipos 69 of Joel Aniel & Ding Bautista, V-Tex of Virgilo Lacson, Showdown ASG of Danny Ty, Asisan Sniper of Mon Arcenas, Big Event sa LDB Oct. 3 6-Stag III of Luding Boongaling, Jade Resort II of Arman Santos, Navigator sa SJC 5-Stag Oct. 18 of Jose Panganiban, LDB 6-Stag Nov. 7 of Boy Bata & Boy Lechon, Chaetoria/Monty of Edwin Monton/Alex de Guzman and Victoria I of Alex de Guzman & Boy Lechon.

Meanwhile, 36 entries have confirmed their participation in the October 12 Stagberfest one-day 5-Stag Derby hosted by Lando Luong with a guaranteed cash prize of P400,000 for an entry fee of P11,000 and a minimum bet requirement of P5,500.

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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.

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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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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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Peoples Tonight (September 22, 2010)

GO GO GO GAGA

Except for her song that goes like “Popopokeh, popopokeh pays”, I never really like Lady Gaga.

That fact changed overnight after the fashion-trending singer-composer wore a dress made of raw meat during the MTV Video Music Awards last September 12 (13^th in the Manila) in Los Angeles, California.

Hahahahahahahahaha…I was so happy. Why? Because it’s like a cold slap in the face of the PETA people who for years have made use of women wearing just lettuce or vegetables just to drumbeat their vegetarianism campaign, masked as animal rights cause.

PETA who got a dose of their own medicine of course was stirred like bees on their hive, as they were silently insulted in international television came up with this statement :

Last night, Lady Gaga tried once again to shock the world, this time by wearing a "meat dress" during her acceptance of the Video of the Year award at MTV's Video Music Awards. Lately, Lady Gaga has been having a hard time keeping her act "over the top." Wearing a dress made out of cuts of dead cows is offensive enough to bring comment, but someone should whisper in her ear that there are more people who are upset by butchery than who are impressed by it—and that means a lot of young people will not be buying her records if she keeps this stuff up. On the other hand, maybe it was fake and she'll talk about that later. If not, what's next: the family cat made into a hat? Meat is the decomposing flesh of a tormented animal who didn't want to die, and after a few hours under the TV lights, it would smell like the rotting flesh it is and likely be crawling in maggots—not too attractive, really. The stunt is bringing lots of people to PETA.org to download a copy of our vegetarian/vegan starter kit, so I guess we should be glad.

A wonderful side note to mention, Ellen DeGeneres (who is vegan herself), presented Gaga with a veggie bikini and suggested she try that next time she wants to make a statement.

Lady Gaga first raised eyebrows when she donned a meat bikini on the cover of the September issue of Japanese Vogue Magazine. Then days later, came the meat dress designed by Los Angeles-based Argentinian designer Franc Fernandez.

During an interview in the Ellen Degeneres's talk show, Gaga said, “If we don't stand up for our rights soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones. And I am not a piece of meat”.

So, PETA what’s your answer to that?

We from Bantay-Sabong may have something in store next, a dress made of dressed chickens.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

There are a number of friends and acquaintances to who congratulations are in order.

First is PNoy’s cousin and Thunderbird Winning Team member Pao Malvar – grandson of respected veteran cocker-breeder Esting Teopaco of the Stinger fame. Peping Cojuangco is his granduncle. A back-to-cak Heritage Cup Bullstag Derby champion, Pao returned to active competition with a bang by capturing in solo fashion the top honor on the Gerry Ramos derby held at the Las Piñas Coliseum last September 2.

This was followed by Thunderbird Bexan XP-warriors Joey Hidalgo and Ronald Barandino who shared the championship of the 2010 Stagfest 5-Stag Derby.

Then, just last September 17, Thunderbird endorser Bebot Monsanto of Cebu during the Manny Pacquiao P110,000-entry fee one-day 6-Stag Derby at Pasay Cockpit.

Congratulations….

BIGTIME DERBY AT ROLIGON

It will be a ‘war of the big boys’ come Tuesday and Thursday next at Roligon Mega Cockpit when the 1^st Pichay Cup 7-Stag Derby gets going.

This one…you must see.

RGBA 6-Stag Derby Today at Araneta Coliseum

After the successful kick-off event last Thursday, the mighty Rizal Gamefowl Breeders Association goes to the Araneta Coliseum today with their second elimination of the 1^st Leg 6-Stag Derby set to begin at 2:00 p.m.

A total of 77 RGBA members collide in a 103-fight program which will raise the curtain for the 2010 stag season for Big Dome this year.

To unleash their latest battle-crosses are Bonifacio Abanilla, Pido Jarencio, Joey Abaquita, Reginal Jose, Erick Abella, Harly Kintanar, Reynaldo Acop, Benjie Ledesma, Constancio Amonoy, Jose Andres, Crisnato Llanes, Jose Andres, Jay Lubo, Prospero Antonio, Arnoll Manalo, Dannielle Arroyo, Adring Arroyo, Joseph Marigundon, Carlos Borja, Teejay Marquez, Mariano Marasigan, Julius Barbosa, Jun Martinez, Jun Caparroso, Alvin Monton, Ricky Carreon, Jun Catacutan, Levi Panganiban, Hamber Catampungan, Junnel Paras, Emil Condez, Jolie Pelayo, Tony Cote, Boy de Castro, Ralph Daigo, Macario Cruz, Erick Penafolorida, John Paul Danan, Ronnie Puno, Antonio Quidilla, Dr. Ronnie Magbalon, Ricky Cruzado, Joel Rodriguez, Rey Directo, Dondon Dimailig, Boy de Jesus, Benny Salazr, Apolinario de Guzman, Arman Santos, AAlex Sembrano, Eddie Sexon, Ferdie Ducepec, James Santos, Benny Salazar, John Paul Danan, Larry Dumigpi, Rocky Dumandan, Edwin Roxas, Boy de Jesus, James Santos, Boy Gamilla, Alwyn Sy, Nestor Dumandan, Biboy Enriquez, Gualby Espinosa, Maning Sy, Ricky Castillo, Joen Fulgueras, Wilvin Sy, Nestor Soriano, Edwin Tiamzon,
Genaro Tepang, Berlito Garcia, William Go, Rey Garcia, Reylan Tongohan, Cris Torano, Gerry Garovillas, Jun Topacio, Robert Ty, Anthony Inventor ang Jun Gayosa among others.

Action shifts back to Texas Cockpit on the 23^rd for he 3^rd elims. The 3-stag championship gets going at Araneta Col. on Sept. 28 (2, 2.5 & 3 pointers) and the consolation finals on Sept. 30 at Texas (0, 1 & 1 pointers). Entry fee is P6,600, however those who will re-enter or will field a new entry will only have to pay P4,400, while on the second re-entry will only have to shell out P2,200.

For cockhouse reservations, please contact : Texas Cockpit (Edu at 09079892180) or Araneta – 9113101 look for Boy San Pedro.

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September 18, 2010

BGT CUP STAG DERBY SERIES

OPENS TODAY IN ORMOC

Six months of waiting ends today as the 2010 BGT CUP Stag Derby Series begins at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon at the Valencia Sports Arena in Bgy. Valencia, Ormoc City with the first of four 3-stag and one 4-stag events lined up between up and coming gamefowl breeders of neighbor provinces Leyte and Samar.

Set to compete today are 50 raring gamefowl raisers excited to test their new breeds of roosters.

Hosted by Bernie G. Tacoy and assited by Rolando Luzong, BGT CUP, which enjoys the full support of Thunderbird Power Feeds means Backyard-breeders Gamefowl Testing & Competitiveness Uprgrade Program aimed to train and encourage young or new gamefowl breeders in the field of stag fighting.

Stags that can be fielded are only those that bear the BGT CUP wingbands which were tagged to qualified cockerels during the month-long screening held last March.

To follow tonight’s scuffle are three succeeding 3-stag derbies on September 22 at the Gallera Burauen, Burauen, Leyte; on October at the Catarman Cockpit, Catarman, Northern Samar and in October 23 at the Felix Babalcon Square Garden, Paranas, Western Samar.

All participants will receive a gift pack from Thunderbird upon payment of entry fee. All champions will receive a trophy, a pullet from BGT Ormoc Gold Game Farm and a surprise gift pack from Thunderbird. 15 pullets from BGT Ormoc Gold GameFarm will be raffled every derby, for all entries entries who will follow the his scheduled fight sequence.

The BGT CUP Breeder of the Year will be decided with the ultimate face-off, a 4-stag derby at the Gallera Burauen, Buraen, Leyte on Oct. 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 GameFarm will be raffled 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; 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.

Weight limits are 1.600 – 2.200 kgs. with the submission of weights and legband numbers set the day before the fight from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For further details and reservation of cockhouses, please contact Valencia Sports Center (Leo Anduyo - 09193923347); Gallera Burauen (Allen - 09199623139); Catarman Cockpit (Dr. Badak Baena - 09166418261) or Felix Babalcon Square Garden-Paranas (Wilson - 09304088978).

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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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Zamboanga & Palawan Breeders Lead Today’s

Day 3 at Roligon

The Zamboanga gamefowl breeders who practically dominated the competition during the 80s and early 90s and have been staging a comeback since last year 2008 when their colleague Jun Pe won the Bakbakan championship, continue their comeback as they field a total of eight entries today in the third and last day of eliminations of the 2010 Stagfest 5-Stag Derby. The Zamboangueños include Bobby Fernandez, Wawit Manuel, Eddie Saavedra and and the current President of the Zamboanga Gamefowl Breeders Association Cano Daniel.

To challenge the southerners are the Palawan Group led by their Governor Baham Mitra, Greater Palawan Gamefowl Breeders Inc. Prseident Vic Setias and Jun Ortega among others.

Also competing are D’Jackal of Reymarie, Pep Goitia, Ed Uytiepo, Engr. Arnel Altez, Romano Pedroche, Engr. Jay Lobo, Engr. Sonnie Magtibay, Erwon Diamante, Engr. Sonny Lagon, Atty. De Castro, Rey Briones, Isagani Laygo, BB Attraction Gold, Nelson Santos, Benny Lado, Maruel Terobias

Hosted by Dennis Ligon and assisted by Lando Luzong (with Fred Canumay, Willy Villaruz & Nestor Paradillo), the 4-day event is exclusively sponsored by Thunderbird Power Feeds and promoted by Mega Promotions. 55 quality matches will be fought today starting at 4:00 p.m.

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