by admin | Feb 11, 2018 | Headlines, Sports
cramps and abrasions from unexpected falls but the look of satisfaction and contentment were the common feelings in the faces of all winners to finishers of Bohol’s notably most brutal: The Alicia Panoramic Park Trail R 2018 course as yet.
Endurance runners from Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Leyte all flashed the thumbs up signs at the finish line when asked about the trails.
This as they showed nerves of steel and unparalleled determination as two runners hobbled off to cross the finish line in a classic one-two finish with only 23 seconds difference.
The two successively broke the tape amidst the modest cheering of a crowd two hours and eight minutes after completing the brutal 21 kilometer The Alicia Panoramic Park (TAPP) Trail Run 2018.
Meanwhile, a Boholano marathoner from Inabanga surged into the podium to finish fifth, the only one among locals who barged into the top spots in the grueling race that rolled off at a brisk pace, 5:30 AM February 10.
Bonifacio Monjas of Leyte and now of Naga Cebu, wearing number 18 racing bib and Paul James Zafico #140, of Cagayan de Oro played to the hilt a rivalry to the finish as both picked the pace to outrun each other as the chasing runner was about a minute behind them when they claimed the first and the second place.
Monjas completed the entire loop in 2:08:17, just 23 seconds ahead of Zafico who clocked in at 2:08:40.
Behind them was Andy Tunacao (#9) of Hilongos, Leyte, the pack leader as the runners assaulted the wicked ridges of Cambaol Alicia, towards the DENR ranger station sitting on top of the Binabaje Peak where the first checkpoint was located, some 5 kilometers into the race.
Ilongo, Roger Molinos (#158) completed the race in 2:36:01, about 3 minutes ahead of the runner in pursuit and Boholano pride Candelario Logronio (#21) chested the tape at 2:39:35.
In the women’s category, Baybay City runner Noriebelle Guinto (#137) picked the gold spot for the 21K challenge finishing the race in 3:32:19, ahead of Precious Mae Villaber of Cebu (#144) came in five minutes later at 3:37″23 to pick the silver post.
Another Baybay City runner Fe Hoffner Von Styggenien (#49) picked bronze finishing at 3:43:49 after the gunstart.
Jade Abellana (#66) came in fourth clocking a 4:04:01 followed by Jessie Ejoc (#75), 14 minutes later at 4:18:38.
179 runners signed up for the 21K, another 193 for the 5K run according to Richard Anania, TAPP Trail Run 2018 race director.
For the 5K male category, crossing the line first was Julius Abayabay (#5079), 2nd Daryll Gelicame (#5025), 3rd James Palma (#5181), 4th Benjo Namoc (#5009) and 5th Lloyd Lester A. Liwagon (#5200).
For the 5K run which hied off from The Farm at 5:00, Alicianhon Tarcela Titus (35143) crossed the finish line first and was the swiftest even after conquering the notoriously not for the beginner Alicia trails.
Following her was Rosario Romero (#5129), Mikee Alanis Tuyor (#5180), Czarina Platino (#5023) and (#5171)
Alicia Mayor Marnilou Ayuban and Vice Mayor Victoriano Torres III handed the awards and tokens to the winners as well as witnessed the giving of finishers medals to runners who each completed the race course within the cut-off time.
The TAPP Trail Run is the first running event Alicia has offered as part of its Foundation Days and we were thinking a maximum of 50 runners signing in, admitted Alicia Tourism and Information Officer Gudelia Lumugdang.
Race director Richard Anania however said the turnout was more than expected. Over 300 runners braved the Cambaol ridges, if only to prove they can conquer themselves and mountains before them.
On this, Mayor Ayuban hopes that they can sustain the activities at the TAPP and hopefully reap the tourism benefits of their environment friendly trail race. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
Bohol paddlers take their trades to the skies, as endurance runners from across the region geared up for The Alicia Panoramic Park Trail Run 2018, a punishing 21 kilometer trail run that takes runners into brutal ascents and steep ridge running, a new sports tourism product of Alicia town. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
by admin | Feb 10, 2018 | Local News / Bohol Balita, Sports
TAGBILARAN CITY, February 1 (PIA)–If Alicia had a trail run and an off-road bike race in two days, Antequera will do it in one: the Antequera Off-road Duathlon 2018.
Now asserting as a viable sports tourism destination, Bohol is at it again this summer, with another grueling race showcasing Antequera’s trails and immersion into locals in a rub-bike run event.
Set at 6:30 AM this March 18, the 5 kilometer (km) run, 25 km bike and 3 km run speeds off in the classic leave no trace race: participants who litter could lose, so they must provide for their race provisions while organizers put up aid stations where participants can refill water bottles or hydration packs.
“We want this with least environment impact, so participants are advised to pocket their litter and empty them at the aid stations, outside help from non-participants or spectator, like food, hydration, tools, or medical assistance from any person not directly involved in the event in the entire bike course is strictly prohibited,” one of the race organizers, Russel Villas said.
“Even pacing from a non-competitor or vehicle is not allowed at any time on the bike course, participants may walk their bike if needed, but they can’t complete the bike course without their bikes,” he added.
Participants must complete the entire bike course unassisted, strictly following the designated track and specified as race course, or face disqualification, return to the transition area on the same mountain bike they started as a bike change would be ground for disqualification and immediate ejection from the race.
Open to participants 16 year old and above and who have at least trained or participated in an off road race, the Antequera Duathlon is still accepting registrations until Feb 28 at Bohol Bike Shop in Tagbilaran, for individuals at P600 and relay at 1,200, which includes race kit; finishers medal, jersey and post race meal.
Open for three categories, the race accepts 29 years and below, 30-39, 40-49 and 50 and above for the male category and 35 years old and below and 35 years old and above for females.
Set to go, rain or shine, this March 18, at exactly 6:30am of March 18, race clock officially stops at 1:00pm of the same day, or 6 1/2 hours after gun start, according to Vice Mayor Simon Leo Jadulco, head of the organizing team.
“Duathletes who are still on the road by the cut-off may still finish the race beyond and still get their finisher’s medal and shirt, but they will not be included in the official list of finishers as the race provides no time extensions,” he added.
As to the off-road bike segment, organizers said only 26, 27.5, 29 inch wheels mountain and fat bikes are allowed with minimum 1.9 tire size for the race.
Those using a tire size 1.9 below, will be disqualified for a podium finish in all categories.
Concerned about safety, organizers also said “riders with bikes that have safety issues will be disqualified.”
With this, racers need to get their bikes checked-in at the transition area on March 17, Antequera Town Center from 3:00-5:30pm, when they can also claim their race kits.
Another bike check-in will and race kit claims is set 4:00am-5:30am on race day and upon mandatory 2 hours check in, race bibs, proper running and biking apparels, hydration bottle and helmets are also presented, personal audio devices, strictly prohibited.
All bikes must be checked-in and mounted on the racks at the transition area by 5:30 AM race day, no extensions or late check-in of bikes are allowed.
Before that, participants may still have full access to their bikes before these are hung in racks at the transition area, which would not be removed until the start of the bike leg.
Race briefing is set March 17 at 5:30pm at the transition area and a carbo-loading dinner will be served later.
For Tagbilaran City based-bikers, a truck for bikes will be available only at 3:00pm March 17, 2018 from the Rizal Park, Tagbilaran City, and will ferry the bikes back to Tagbilaran after the race on Sunday, according to duathlon organizers.
Campsite are provided at the plaza or at the Antequera Training Center for overnight stay. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
Even before the sores of Alicia Trail Run could be healed, runners would again hit the training regime for the Antequera Duathlon 2018 this March 18. Registrations are only until the end of February, according to Vice mayor Simon Leo Jadulco, duathlon organizer. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
by admin | May 9, 2017 | DTI Updates, Headlines, Sports
TAGBILARAN CITY, May 9, (PIA)–It may have happened before, but the recent Bike for Peace activities organized by the Philippine National Police Regional Office 7 in Bohol is the first among the upcoming events, announced Police regional Chief PCSuperintendent Noli Taliño in Panglao.
General Taliño, who did not fail to mention the beautiful and scenic 18 kilometer route from Camp Dagohoy to Panglao passing through the Dauis causeway, said the Police Regional Office thought of the ride as the police little help to assure tourists that it is safe to live, roam around and do business in Bohol.
Taliño led the PRO Officials including deputy regional director for administration PCSupt Franklin Moises Mabanag, PSupt Clarito Baja, Bohol Police Chief PSSupt Felipe Natividad, and his officials in the 20 kilometer ride that pedaled off from Camp Dagohoy, to Panglao Plaza, then to Alona before going back to the Plaza for a short program.
From here, we might do the same to other nearby provinces, he added.
The group arrived to a zumba dance session with Panglao local officials leading the early morning stretch.
Later, PCSupt Talino moved off and led the police bikers in the zumba until the program started.
Also in the ride pack were police officers and men from the regional office, police officer bikers from the towns, bike groups from Baclayon, Alburquerque, Bike Kings, Bike ta Bai, Bol-anon Cyclists, Cortes bikers, Antequera BeerBogs, Maribojoc, Bureau of Fire Protection, the Philippine Information Agency, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Capitol Bikers, Dauis and Panglao bikers.
“We wanted to get to Alona because we want to show to the tourists that it is completely safe to go to Panglao, and to Anda,” Taliño who earlier talked to the national media with his Met bike helmet still on, said.
We are picking Panglao and Anda, two of Bohol’s famous beach destinations frequented by foreigners, he said even as 10 of the 12 members of the Abu Sayyaf bandits that stealthily arrived in Bohol have been killed in relentless government operations since April 11.
The arrival of the bandits and their notorious ways of kidnapping for ransom and bombing soft targets have forced foreign embassies to issue travel advisories in the Visayas and southern Philippines.
By May 10, the Bike groups move to Jagna for another round of bike rides for peace, Taliño appraised everyone, which included bike groups and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts gathered at the plaza.
The second bike ride for peace in Bohol pushes off from the Insular plaza in Jagna and takes the Bohol belt highway to Guindulman before turning right to the tourism destination called Anda, 36 kilometers away.
The PRO and the Bohol Provincial Police Office has invited nearby police stations and the community in Anda to gather at the Quinale to be there at the briefings that happen as the bikers arrive.
In the menu are briefings on terrorism, anti crime and other relevant topics that would affect that part of Bohol, according to SPO1 Jennifer Atanacio.
Atanacio, former Camp Dagohoy Information Officer said they have prepared a transport for bikers and bikes from Camp Dagohoy to Jagna and back to Tagbilaran, for those joining the events. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
General Taliño explains the rationale behind the Bike for Peace which the PRO brings to Panglao and Anda in Bohol May 9-10. The first ride for peace under his term, the Bike for Peace would also be done in other Central Visayan provinces, Taliño said. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)
by admin | Feb 18, 2017 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, Sports
TAGBILARAN CITY, February 18 (PIA)—Bohol lost steam and sizzled as it slid to fourth among 13 sports delegations towards the closing days of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) meet held February 12-17, 2017 at the Teodoro Mendiola Sr Oval in Naga City.
On the second day of competitions, Bohol took a commanding second place, its athletes achievements even earning precious newspaper spaces all over Central Visayas but could not hold on to its edge.
Medal powerhouse Cebu City kept its 2016 lead and cemented a 25th straight winning streak for the CVRAA crown with 144 gold medals, 64 silvers and 77 bronze medals.
Observers always pick Cebu City as favorite, being the host of most schools with well-defined sports programs.
Cebu Province, which finished fourth overall in 2016 improved its position by skipping over two positions to trample then third placer Bohol and second placer Mandaue City to claim a spot as the region’s next delegation with the most medals.
Cebu Province nailed 37 gold medals, 41 silvers and 47 bronze medals to sidle in between Cebu City and next bigger contender Mandaue City.
On day three of the sports competitions, Bohol could not keep up with the gold harvest and settled for third, a position it continues to lose grip to Mandaue City, which had also a terrible showing in 2017.
Mandaue City finished off the sports hostilities emerging with 29 gold medals, 49 silver medals and 47 bronze medals to earn the third spot in the region’s pre qualifier to the Palarong Pambansa.
Bohol, which ranked third last year could only muster 25 gold medals, 38 silvers and 75 bronze medals to claim the fourth place.
Lapulapu City maintained its fifth place finish in 2016, with 23 gold medals35 silvers and 35 bronze medals.
Like Cebu Province, Tagbilaran City pulled out a stunning show and performed two notches better earning sixth place after five days of events.
Tagbilaran City bagged home 21 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 25 bronze medals in 2017, as against its 8th place finish in 2016 with only 8 gold medals, 20 silvers and 20 bronze medals then.
Tagbilaran City in 2017 overtook Danao City which has clung to the 7th place position it claimed in 2016.
Danao City could only make 17 gold medal finishes, 30 silver medals and 25 bronze medals this year.
From 9th rank in 2016, host City of Naga improved its standing to eight when its athletes finished off the games with 7 gold medals, 9 silver medals and 19 bronzes.
Then ranked 6th in 2016, Talisay City slumped to ninth position in 2017 earning 6 gold medals, 13 silver medals and 14 bronze finishes at the capping day of the tournaments.
The City of Bogo showed promise this year as from being last in 2016, the delegation improved its position massively; jumping over three notches to claim the 10th berth of the CVRAA 2017.
The City of Bogo posted 6 gold, 4 silver and 10 bronze slate after the 2017 hostilities.
Toledo City, which was occupying the 12th spot in 2016 jumped up to 11th and beat next contender Siquijor Province by one gold medal more.
Toledo City capped the days with 3 top finishes, 5 silver finishes and 4 bronze finishes.
On the other hand, Siquijor, which used to claim the 10th space in 2016 also slid off to 12th with only 2 golds, 4 silvers and a single bronze.
Carcar City, which used to have the 11th place in 2016 could only muster a silver and 4 bronze medals to settle at the tail end of the CVRAA 2017 roster.
The results are based on the final official medal tally on regular sports certified by Records and Results Chief Alberto L. Mangaron, Co-chief Mario Garcia and recorder Jonas Ledesma. (rac/PIA-7/Bohol)
Bohol secondary basketball team proved it can be a group to contend with after emerging with the silver finish in the recently completed CVRAA 2017. (photo grabbed from DepED Lope Hubac’s facebook)
by admin | Jul 18, 2015 | Local News / Bohol Balita, Sports
Mr. June Lopena wins the Mr. Sandugo 2015 Muscle Showdown held on July 18, 2015 at the Island City Mall activity center. Lopena represented Bakbons Gym and showed the best form among eleven other contestants.
The showdown was organized by the K of C Recreation and Fitness Gym headed by gym instructor Lloyd Vergara and was presented by Roy and Maita Thomas, Friends from Hawaii and Hon. Jose Antonio S. Veloso. Production was planned by the Blue Grass Project.
The participants of the showdown represent the various gyms and fitness centers in the city led by the K of C Recreation and Fitness Center. The other participating centers are Wild Card Fitness Gym, Fitness World Gym, Bakbons and Fit Stop.
Mr. Bohol Sandugo 2015 Muscle Showdown winner June Lopena (#8)
by admin | Mar 13, 2015 | Headlines, Sports
ANDA 140th FOUNDATION DAY IS ALL ABOUT FULFILLING A DREAM -Mayor Amper
Thanks Gov. Chatto For Making It Happen
“The 140th founding anniversary of the Municipality of Anda is all about fulfilling a long time dream of every Andahanon”, says Mayor Metodio “Dodong” Amper as he leads the founding anniversary celebration of Anda.
Amper thanks Gov. Edgar Chatto for making this dream come into reality particularly in the strengthening of its tourism development goal during the groundbreaking rites for the concreting of Guindulman-Anda-Badiang Cogtong Road.
The 7.5 kilometer provincial road section, which covers the barangays of Suba, Talisay, Linawan, and Badiang, all leading to several beach and dive resorts in the municipality, is among 5 provincial road projects included in the convergence program of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Domingo Ramon “Chicoy” Enerio, who represented Department of Tourism (DOT) Sec. Ramon Jimenez, reiterated the support of national government for economic growth through tourism in Bohol, and for Anda in particular.
In his message during the program, Enerio revealed 46% increase in foreign tourist arrival in Bohol in 2014, emphasizing preparations Anda needs in order to gain its share of these tourists in terms of attraction, culture, adventure, and facilities as it competes with other destinations.
Gov. Edgar Chatto, who almost did not make it to the activities due to car trouble, assured Anda, as strongly as his resolve to attend the foundation day activities, of the continued support of the Provincial Government in efforts to make its mark as a prime tourism destination.
The governor said Bohol as a province is bent on making sure tourism recovers after bearing the brunt of calamities in the past year and Anda and its undiscovered treasures are a very welcome addition to what the province has to offer.
Anda gears up for more development as it implements various projects to support tourism goals such as the P32M KALAHI CIDSS program, P6M from Bottom Up Budgeting, P3.2M for waterworks, P5M for skills and livelihood, and P5M for its municipal hall and the development of the Lamanoc Island tour.
P160M has also been reserved in the 2016 budget for the circumferential roads of Anda, said 3rd District Representative Art Yap, who also affirmed tourism potential of Anda, bringing in investors during the foundation day celebration.
DOT Region 7 Dir. Rowena Lu Montecillo, DPWH Region 7 Dir. Ador Canlas, and DENR Regional Executive Director Isabelo Montejo also graced the groundbreaking rites.
The DOT-DWPH Convergence also includes the following provincial road projects: 1. improvement of Abatan -Agahay – Busao-Toril-Aghao Rd.(Cabawan), 2. Improvement of Jct. (TER) La Union – Mabini -Cabulao -Ubay Rd., 3. Concreting of Cabulao -Ondol (Mabini) – Union ( Ubay) Rd. (Access Rd. To Nautical Highway), and 4. Concreting of Catigbian – Canmano Rd.
While in Anda, Chatto also visited Brgy. Tanod to inspect the ongoing 8-km road rehabilitation project that traverses through the hinterland barangays of Almaria, Katipunan, Tanod, Buenasuerte, and Tawid.
For the people of Anda, the road rehab project is a long overdue aspiration of the hinterland folks which there “elders” have longed to witness. (Leah/EDCOM)
