Commentary by a Master

" Aside from giving a commentary via dialogue, chief GM Benefredo Mamar Lobrido, headmaster and President of OFTLSFAI used a commentary by means of an example. Such was his comment during our recent visit. He commented on certain demonstrations wherein the performer  was doing injustice to the art that he was representing. In particular in showing espada y daga form or techniques. He recently witnessed a demo on espada y dag which he noticed that it was very far away from the form by the ancients master and those who really practices the form. He commented that such an action of the performer was doing injustice to the art. Such should not be done. He even commented that it was a shame that such an injustice was done to the art. He admonished us who are members of many styles that we should never do a demo in a haphazard way. We should give justice by doing it the traditional way. That is why after admonishing us, Chief Bebing, as we call him, took two sticks and demonstrated to us the way we should do it.
         He said that he might have not shown the ancient way but his performance was near to the traditional way. Practice before doing the demonstration that is what he told us. and his last word was, :Makahuluya, indi amo"

Culture Nurture: Lloyd Luna on Financial Freedom by: James U. Sy Jr.

Lloyd Luna conducted Untangled: A Talk on Financial Freedom recently with the sponsorship of the Rotaract Club of Bacolod North in partnership with Rotaract Club of Bacolod-Metro USLS Chapter recently at the MM Auditorium A, University of St. La Salle (USLS), La Salle Ave., Bacolod City. The talk was attended by many students and professionals alike. Luna was one of four millionaires at age 25 to be featured in Korina Sanchez' Rated K which airs over at ABS-CBN. While others have inherited or acquired their wealth through fame, Luna got his through hard work. As a motivational speaker, he has given talks the Philippines, Bangkok (Thailand), Seoul (Korea), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), and Dubai (UAE). Luna emphasized that one must have a good reason why one would want money. If that reason is just to buy an iPod, then the drive to stop earning just stops when the iPod is bought. For him, earning is for the purpose of living life comfortably. Earning money, whether through employment or by entrepreneurship, requires that one has to love what he is doing otherwise it would be such a burden that one burns out and stops completely. Luna pointed out that if a person only relies on one source of income, such as a salary, and his bills are piling up, then there is always a possibility that he will miss a payment or two. For Luna, multiple expenses requires multiple sources of income. He gave himself as an example. He has a lot of sources of income to keep the funds coming in. That includes being a motivational speaker, an author, a multi-level marketer, and much more. Luna was not a boring speaker, as he immediately caught the attention of the audience right from the start. He has the uncanny ability to integrate humor into an otherwise serious subject. At one point he offered a freebie. "Who wants this?" Many raised their hands but only one was brave enough to stand up and get it from Luna. Luna drove his point that if one wants something he must stand up and go get it and not just to sit around. The close to 3-hours lecture was without a dull moment. The attendees had their bonding moment with Luna after the talk. The talk was organized with the leadership of by Jireh Benedicto Castillo, Pre3sident of Rotaract Club of Bacolod-North, and Jame Ann Almaiz, Pre3sident of Rotaract Club of Bacolod-Metro USLS Chapter. Also in attrndance were Rotarian Joel Jaranilla, PDRR Ruvinier Viñarta - District 3850, and IPP Sammy Uy Jr., VP JB Niño Barredo, PP Jude Quingco, and PP Johan Villanueva. Interested parties may check out Luna's innovative thoughts on financial freedom at his website www.lloydluna.com or Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/lloydluna?fref=ts.

San Carlos City Won 5 Arnis Gold In Area 1 Meet by James U. Sy Jr.

San Carlos City took home 6 championship gold medals during the Area 1 Athletic Meet Arnis Competition last November 26-27, 2013 in escalante city, negros Occidental. Ionabeth G. Mamugay of San Carlos City (San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club) won a double championship for San Carlos City. She beat Jianne Mabug-at of Escalante City and Rainbie Gelardez of Calatrava to be crowned champion in the Anyo Girls Elementary Category A. Mamugay defeated Gelardez on points to snatch the Labanan Girls Elementary Category A title. Johnrey Olbedencia of San Carlos City (Central Negros College- Centralian Fighters Martial Arts Club) won over Ricardo Tiauzon of Escalante City by points to claim the Labanan Secondary Boys Finweight title. Junrey Laparan of San Carlos City (Julio Ledesma National High School) beat Joven Pabon of Escalante City by points to secure the Labanan Secondary Boys Bantamweight gold. Jendie Camposf of San Carlos City (Julio Ledesma National High School) defeated Arcelie Mosquera of Escalante City by points to snatch the Labanan Secondary Girls Flyweight crown. Bienalyn Campos of San Carlos City (Central Negros College- Centralian Fighters Martial Arts Club) overwhelmed Juve Janghal of Escalante City to win the Labanan Secondary Girls Bantamweight plum. San carlos City Arnis Team Officials were Mrs. Trinidad Bayutas (Coach, elementary girls), Mr. Rosani G. Velarde (Coach, secondary boys) and Ms. marilyn Abasolo (Asst. Coach), and Ms. Hope sevilla (Coach, secondary girls) and Mrs. Traya (Asst. Coach). San Carlos technical officials were Mr. jose Roy Zerna (Tournament Manager), Nilo Senador and Cecilio Caballero (Judges), and Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay of San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) (Trainor). Escalante City officials were Ms. Mery Jean Tiauzon (Tournament Manager) and Mr. Renante Mahilum (Asst. manager). Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay holds a Manunudlo I teaching license in the Conceptual Arnis System and his San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) affiliated with the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. of Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. (Bacolod City), which is a member of the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF), Inc. of Founder/President Emeritus Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo "Pope" C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., and President P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao T. Guarra. He also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt, under the sanction of the Combat Taekwondo Club (CTC)-Main of Founder/Master Lt. Col. (Ret.) Founder/President/Master Epifanio F. Mercado, 6th Degree Black Belt. Mamugay had also trained fighters who took home medals and honors in Western Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, and Wushu sanshou for San Carlos City.

San Carlos City Won 5 Arnis Gold In Area 1 Meet by James U. Sy Jr.

San Carlos City took home 6 championship gold medals during the Area 1 Athletic Meet Arnis Competition last November 26-27, 2013 in escalante city, negros Occidental. Ionabeth G. Mamugay of San Carlos City (San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club) won a double championship for San Carlos City. She beat Jianne Mabug-at of Escalante City and Rainbie Gelardez of Calatrava to be crowned champion in the Anyo Girls Elementary Category A. Mamugay defeated Gelardez on points to snatch the Labanan Girls Elementary Category A title. Johnrey Olbedencia of San Carlos City (Central Negros College- Centralian Fighters Martial Arts Club) won over Ricardo Tiauzon of Escalante City by points to claim the Labanan Secondary Boys Finweight title. Junrey Laparan of San Carlos City (Julio Ledesma National High School) beat Joven Pabon of Escalante City by points to secure the Labanan Secondary Boys Bantamweight gold. Jendie Camposf of San Carlos City (Julio Ledesma National High School) defeated Arcelie Mosquera of Escalante City by points to snatch the Labanan Secondary Girls Flyweight crown. Bienalyn Campos of San Carlos City (Central Negros College- Centralian Fighters Martial Arts Club) overwhelmed Juve Janghal of Escalante City to win the Labanan Secondary Girls Bantamweight plum. San carlos City Arnis Team Officials were Mrs. Trinidad Bayutas (Coach, elementary girls), Mr. Rosani G. Velarde (Coach, secondary boys) and Ms. marilyn Abasolo (Asst. Coach), and Ms. Hope sevilla (Coach, secondary girls) and Mrs. Traya (Asst. Coach). San Carlos technical officials were Mr. jose Roy Zerna (Tournament Manager), Nilo Senador and Cecilio Caballero (Judges), and Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay of San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) (Trainor). Escalante City officials were Ms. Mery Jean Tiauzon (Tournament Manager) and Mr. Renante Mahilum (Asst. manager). Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay holds a Manunudlo I teaching license in the Conceptual Arnis System and his San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) affiliated with the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. of Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. (Bacolod City), which is a member of the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF), Inc. of Founder/President Emeritus Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo "Pope" C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., and President P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao T. Guarra. He also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt, under the sanction of the Combat Taekwondo Club (CTC)-Main of Founder/Master Lt. Col. (Ret.) Founder/President/Master Epifanio F. Mercado, 6th Degree Black Belt. Mamugay had also trained fighters who took home medals and honors in Western Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, and Wushu sanshou for San Carlos City.

Bago City (RTNHS) Crowned Area 4 Arnis Overall Champion by James U. Sy Jr.

Host Bago City, represented by the Ramon Torres National High School (RTNHS) Arnis Team, was crowned overall champion in the Area 4 Meet Arnis Competition last November 13-15, 2013 in Bago City, negros Occidental with a 22-4 gold silver medal haul. Gold medalists for Labanan Boys Secondary were Joram Paul Pangcobila, Jhunnie Rhey Pangcobila, and Christian Reyes; silver medalists were John Israel Ermeo and Clyde Jason Poral. Gold medalists for Labanan Girls Secondary were Alhea Katryn Balboa, Leizl Matulac, Kyle Presente, and Ma. Angelica Mae Sta. Ana; silver medalist was Angel Joy libres. Gold medalists for Anyo Individual Boys Solo Baston were Joram Paul Pangcobila and Christian Reyes. Gold medalists for Anyo Team Boys Solo Baston were Joram Paul Pangcobila, Jhunnie Rhey Pangcobila, and Christian Reyes. Gold medalists for Anyo Team Boys Doble Baston were Joram Paul Pangcobila, Jhunnie Rhey Pangcobila, and Christian Reyes. Gold medalists for Anyo Individual Girls Solo Baston was Leizl Matulac; silver medalists for Anyo Individual Girls Doble Baston was Kyle Presente. Gold medalists for Anyo Team Girls Solo Baston wereAlhea Katryn Balboa, Leizl Matulac, and Kyle Presente. Gold medalists for Anyo Team Girls Doble Baston were Alhea Katryn Balboa, Leizl Matulac, and Kyle Presente. Tournament Manager was Randy Alvarado of RTNHS. Officials for the Bago (RTNHS) Arnis team were Wilson Alvarado (Trainor - boys, Labanan and Anyo), Randy Alvarado (Trainor - girls, Labanan), Brian Martir (Coach, boys), and Ruel Pineda (Coach, girls).