Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Iloilo and Capiz Tops Dinagyang Nat’l Invitational Arnis Tilt Part I by: James U. Sy Jr.


Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog made the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” possible with the generous support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Iloilo City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).

Iloilo City Arnis Philippines Commissioner Bonie A. Celendro was the Tournament Director of the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” last January 22-23, 2011 at the Activity Center/Parking Area, Amigo Mall, Iznart St., Iloilo City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).

Delegates during the opening ceremonies of the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” last January 22-23, 2011 at the Activity Center/Parking Area, Amigo Mall, Iznart St., Iloilo City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).

Capiz Arnis Philippines/Lightning Scientific Arnis International (LSAI) under Commissioner Grandmaster Carlito Ondillo, 10th Degree, placed second in the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” last January 22-23, 2011 at the Activity Center/Parking Area, Amigo Mall, Iznart St., Iloilo City where 467 players from various parts of Region VI and VII fought for titles in the Labanan and Anyo Divisions (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).

Iloilo City Arnis Philippines under Commissioner Bonie A. Celendro was crowned overall champion with a 18 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medal haul while Capiz Arnis Philippines/Lightning Scientific Arnis International (LSAI) under Commissioner Grandmaster Carlito Ondillo, 10th Degree, followed as 2nd Place with a 7-2-5 record during the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” organized by host Iloilo City last January 22-23, 2011 at the Activity Center/Parking Area, Amigo Mall, Iznart St., Iloilo City. Traditional Phil Arnis of Iloilo Province Commissioner Regulus Navarro Jr. was 3rd Place with a 3-8-5 haul.

A total of 467 players and 32 coaches representing 25 teams/organizations participated in the event which featured both anyo “form” and labanan “sparring” competitions under standard Arnis Philippines rules.

LABANAN RESULTS:

BOYS BATANG PINOY - BRACKET A (6-8 Years Old). Joenel Villaruz of Capiz (Gold), Christian Paul Caballero of Cabatuan (Silver), and Nathaniel Balajadia of De Leon Martial Arts and Jade Alit of Golden Kamagong/Bacolod Christian College (Bronze). BRACKET B (9-10 Years Old). Ramil Steven Boral of Capiz (Gold), John Paul Malata of Rizal CASASAI (Silver), and France Edward Magada and Adrian Arca of Aklan (Bronze). BRACKET C (11-12 Years Old). Joseph Baldesimo of Capiz (Gold), Glenn Dellomes of Leganes Iloilo (Silver), and Jevon Anota of Leganes Iloilo and John Clark Segutier of Rizal CASASAI (Bronze).

BOYS JUNIORS - FLYWEIGHT (43 Kg. Below). John Mar Baldesimo of Capiz (Gold), John Caberte of Bago City (Silver), and Michael Handoy of Iloilo City and Bayron Allado (Bronze). BANTAM WEIGHT (+43-47 Kg.). Christian Amorsolo of Iloilo City (Gold), Ralf Kendlejon De Leon of De Leon Martial Arts (Silver), Rustom Lapi of Bayawan City and Regie Aguilar of Passi City (Bronze). FEATHER WEIGHT (+47-51 Kg.). Emil De Lamar of Iloilo City (Gold), Hernan Lebres of Iloilo City (Silver), Fredie De Los Angeles Jr. of Philippine Dynamic Arnis and Regin De La Cruz of Domingo Lacson National High School (Bacolod) (Bronze). EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT (+51-55 Kg.). Jomar Bunda of Iloilo City (Gold), Jovic Digdigan of Iloilo City (Silver), and John Tinagan of Capiz and Frances Bisana of De Leon Martial Arts (Bronze). HALF LIGHTWEIGHT (+55-60 Kg.). Ervin Maparangala of Traditional Phil Arnis (Gold), Franz Martin Araneta of Bago City (Silver), and Bharvey Paul Celino of Filamer, Roxas City (Bronze).

GIRLS BATANG PINOY - BRACKET A (6-8 Years Old). Roselle Peal De Leon of De Leon Martial Arts (Gold), Nikki Landa of Cabatuan, Iloilo (Silver), and Hazel Ciocon of Golden Kamagong/Bacolod Christian College (Bronze). BRACKET B (9-10 Years Old). Charmine Talamor of Cabatuan, Iloilo (Gold), Nicole Cacatian of Tinagan Martial Arts (Silver), and Journalie Ondillo of Capiz (Bronze). BRACKET C (11-12 Years Old). Reloen Faith Navarro of Traditional Phil. Arnis (Gold), Cherry Ann Patricio of Cabatuan, Iloilo (Silver), and Pops Pastor of San Rafael, Iloilo (Bronze).

GIRLS JUNIOR - FLYWEIGHT (37 Below). Crystal Aj Bartonico of Iloilo City (Gold), Joy Santillan of De Leon Martial Arts (Silver), and Joyce Catoras of Traditional Phil Arnis and Clara Olido of Bayawan City (Bronze). BANTAMWEIGHT (+37-40 Kg.). Renalyn Lanes of Capiz (Gold), Aura Angelique Domingo of Philippine Dynamic Arnis (Silver), and Monica Penida of Cabatuan (Bronze). FEATHERWEIGHT (+40-44 Kg.). Ferbie Ann Ramos of Iloilo City (Gold), Kleah MontaƱo of Cabatuan (Silver), and April Joy Barcellano of Bago City and Kimberly Hu Amar of De Leon Martial Arts (Bronze). EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT (+44-48 Kg.). Mhel Jean Diosana of Bago City (Gold), Cindy Abigail Monte of Traditional Phil Arnis (Silver), and Beatris Estampador of Traditional Phil Arnis and Alona Mae Maravillas of Bayawan City (Bronze). HALF LIGHTWEIGHT (+48-52 Kg.). Jessica Robles of Iloilo City (Gold), Joy Principe of Traditional Phil Arnis (Silver), and Joana Marie Fontiveros of Traditional Phil Arnis (Bronze).

MEN’S SENIOR - EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT (60 Kg. Below). Evonie De La Cruz of Bago City (Gold), Nelvin Peral of Iloilo City (Silver), Alvin Hallares of WVCST and Kliezer Juanga of Iloilo City (Bronze). HALF LIGHTWEIGHT (+60-65 Kg.). Ruel Hapdus of Capiz (Gold), Rusty Tumalaytay of WVCST (Silver), and Relito Tambong of Kalibo, Aklan (Bronze). LIGHTWEIGHT (+65-71 Kg.). Ernie Braca of Iloilo City (Gold), Nhomer Portillo of WVCST (Silver), Jose Japsay Jr. of Capiz and Jander Ralf Aguirre of Kalibo, Aklan (Bronze). HALF MIDDLEWEIGHT (+71-78 Kg.). Welhim Ballescas of Iloilo City (Gold), Manly Bayuna of WVCST (Silver), Rolen Balajadia of De Leon Martial Arts and Prince Robles of Cabatuan (Bronze). MIDDLEWEIGHT (+78-86 Kg.). Golwin Japitana of Iloilo City (Gold), Arnold Gutierez of WVCST (Silver), and Elezer Cusio of Filamer, Roxas City (Bronze). HALF HEAVYWEIGHT (+86-95 Kg.). Francis Ryan Davis of Iloilo City (Gold) and Allen De Mayo of Filamer, Roxas City (Silver).

WOMEN’S SENIOR - EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT (48 Below). Cherelou Calinao of Iloilo City (Gold), Jean Santillan of De Leon Martial Arts (Silver), and Marian Albarillo of Aklan and Clinc Kee Nabor of Aklan (Bronze). HALF LIGHTWEIGHT (+48-52 Kg.). Jofel Mae Jamandre of WVCST (Gold), Emiliza Yanol of Kalibo, Aklan (Silver), and Geselle Grace Palmares of Tinagan (Bronze). LIGHTWEIGHT (+52-56 Kg.). Precious Belandres of Iloilo City (Gold) and Christy Napat of Kalibo, Aklan (Silver). HALF MIDDLEWEIGHT (+56-61 Kg.). Jenerose Geguira of Iloilo City (Gold) and Lea Mae Obarra of Kalibo, Aklan (Silver). MIDDLEWEIGHT (+61-66 Kg.). Glory Joy Bartonico of Iloilo City (Gold), Janet Lee Ondillo of Capiz (Silver), and Rona Hilario of Kalibo, Aklan (Bronze). MIDDLE WEIGHT (+66 - 72). Junalyn Ann Servana of Aklan (Gold) and Ezra Benidecto of Iloilo City (Silver).