MassKara Queen 2009 Set

The pageant night for the MassKara Queen 2009 will be held this coming October 15, 2009 at the USLS Coliseum, University of St. La Salle (USLS), La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City.

ABS-CBN, the beauty pageant's production outfit for this year, screened more than 50 ladies since september 15, 2009.

The 10 finalists (In order of their respective numbers)
1. Doanne Stephanie Perraren (17) Visayan Maritime Academy
2. Romelie Laura (19) ABE International Business College
3. Katrina Pearl Gomez (16) Bacolod City College
4. Belinda Clare Thiel (19) University of St. La Salle
5. Ma. Aika Uy (19) Riverside College
6. Louella Suaparon (16)
7. Annhala Montilla (18) VMA Global College
8. Patricia Anne Po (18) La Consolacion College-Bacolod
9. Christine Daphne Villanueva (19) University of St. La Salle
10. Ma. Adora Uy (22) University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos

MassKara 2009 Arnis Tilt Set

The MassKara 2009 Arnis Open Competition will be held this coming October 16, 2009 at the Bacolod Arts, Youth, and Sports (BAYS) Center, San Juan St., Bacolod City.

Colt45 URCC Brawl "Bar Fights"

What: Colt45 URCC Brawl "Bar Fights"
Where: Cafe Breizh Bar and Restaurant, Bacolod City
When: October 3, 2009

Balintawak Eskrima This October 10, 2009

Instructor: Grandmaster Ver Villasin
Date: October 10, 2009, Saturday, 1:00–5:00 PM
Venue: Hayward Martial Arts, 1024 B Street, Suite 1, Hayward, CA 94541
Fee: US$50
For inquiries: Hayward Martial Arts (510) 967-2688
Philippine Martial Arts Academy (925) 864-7477
Villasin Balintawak Arnis Academy (707) 655-9262

USLS Masscom Health Lecture @ Murcia Big Success By: James U. Sy Jr.

The specially prepared tarpulin custom made by the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Communications students of the Mass Media and Society class for the event.


At least 22 mothers, aged 19 to 84 years old, were in attendance during the lecture.




The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Communications students of the Mass Media and Society class giving a skit depicting the dangers of unsanitary street foods.


Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of the Center for La Sallian Ministries (CELAM), University of St. La Salle (USLS) demonstrating a Tai Chi breathing exercise to strengthen the lungs.


Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder James U. Sy Jr. of Asian Alcohol Corporation explains how to attain and maintain health by striking a balance between the opposing yet complimentary forces of yin and yang.


Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Chapter Head Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, of the Murcia LGU Municipal Health Center giving a basic view of A(H1N1) and ways on how to keep safe against it.


Resource speaker Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado (right) receiving a certificate of appreciation from organizers (L-R) Mark Christopher Dueñas, Prof. Allen del Carmen, and Honelie M. Daquipil.


Resource speaker James U. Sy Jr. (right) receiving a certificate of appreciation from organizers (L-R) Mark Christopher Dueñas, Prof. Allen del Carmen, and Honelie M. Daquipil.


Resource speaker Lafayette A. Diamante (right) receiving a certificate of appreciation from organizers (L-R) Mark Christopher Dueñas, Prof. Allen del Carmen, and Honelie M. Daquipil.


Organizers (L-R) Mark Christopher Dueñas, Prof. Allen del Carmen, Honelie M. Daquipil, and Angelo Yanson.


Mass Media and Society class Coordinator Honelie M. Daquipil thanking the officials, guest speakers, fellow students, and the attendees of the lecture.




The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Communications students of the Mass Media and Society class with Prof. Allen del Carmen

The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Communications students of the Mass Media and Society class of Prof. Allen del Carmen in cooperation with the Brgy. Damsite Council under Hon. Punong Brgy. Rolando Berondo Gumawa and Ailyn Nepomuceno of the Brgy. Damsite Day Care Center successfully held the information and education campaign entitled Maayo nga Ihibalo ni Nanay, Kaayong Lawas ni Toto kag Inday (Mom’s Knowledge, the Children’s Health) last October 4, 2009, Sunday, 10:15 A.M.-12:00 NN, at the Brgy. Damsite Day Care Center, Brgy. Damsite, Municipality of Murcia, Negros Occidental.

Honelie M. Daquipil, the Coordinator of the Mass Media and Society class and a resident of Brgy. Damsite, was instrumental in organizing the event by coordinating with the Murcia LGU Municipal Health Center under Hon. Mayor Sonny Coscolluela and Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad for the sourcing of the guest speakers.

28 AB Mass Comm students worked together to make the event a success. At least 22 mothers, with aged 19 to 84 years old, were in attendance.

The three guest speakers, who represented various professions, were core members of the Bacolod-based Conceptual Martial arts Society (CMAS), Inc. They were Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, of the Murcia LGU Municipal Health Center; Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of the Center for La Sallian Ministries (CELAM), University of St. La Salle (USLS); and James U. Sy Jr. of Asian Alcohol Corporation.

The outreach activity, which was one of the requisites for the completion of the course under Prof. Del Carmen, was aimed to educate the mothers of the barangay on proper hygiene and disease prevention and promote health consciousness as well as encourage social responsibility among the students.

The USLS students gave out leaflets entitled Ngaa Kinahanglan Naton Mghugas Sang Aton Kamot, presented a mini skit depicting the dangers of unsanitary street foods, and a powerpoint presentation on kinaaung lawas.

Diamante, the son of Judge Napoleon S. Diamante and former banker Arlene A. Diamante, gave the attendees a basic view of A(H1N1) and ways on how to keep safe against it. He demonstrated the proper way of washing the hands as practiced in the medical profession. Diamante also touched on various health concerns of the residents.

Sy, Co-Founder of the Conceptual Martial Arts (CMAS), Inc., presented the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of total health and wellness (physical, mental, and spiritual) and related it to the Chinese concept of preserving health by striking a balance in the interplay of the yin and yang. He emphasized that health comes from moderation in everything, hygienic and healthy lifestyle, proper diet, sufficient sleep, and enough medical knowledge.
Alojado, Co-Founder of the Conceptual Martial Arts (CMAS), Inc., discussed environmental sanitation , pointing out the appropriate relative distance between the drinking water source and wells, comfort rooms, washing streams, etc. and the necessity of hygiene in all aspects of life. He also demonstrated some stretching and breathing exercises from Tai Chi Chuan for better health.

USLS AB Mass Comm students present were Jessa Marie t. Alunan, Seth Salvador F. Aquillos, joery Aristoque, Charmaine Marie B. Bernaldez, Honelie M. Daquipil, Jenereb H. Destacamento, Mark Christopher Dueñas, Mary Ellen Joy C. Esguerra, Kimberly Grace B. Fernandez, Lorren Christi I. Ferrer, Alyssa grace P. Gelorgo, Marielle C. Hechanova, Jason Clyde John V. Jaoriel, Justine Jane Jomento, Diane Rochelle P. juntado, Rocky E. Lape, Lorenz Elmtherson Libo-on, Joel C. Masadia Jr., John Paul Militante, Camille Jade D. Nayon, Francine Marie G. Pacificador, Ma. Eda Ashley M. Peñas, Dora Erika Pueda, Karen Raganas, Stella Mari M. de los Reyes, Eugene Nicolas Saño, Anna Loreto G. Saril, Harvey R. Tee.

The Brgy. Damsite residents who attended the lecture were Myrna Batallones, Rosalie Batallones, Terry Batallones, Meziel Cabataña, Berlyn Clauso, Genalyn Domingo, Verna Ellot, Felicitas Flores, Marissa Flores, Melinda Flores, Josselle Anne Hawod, Eliza Macomiso, Merigan Melchor, Shyrel Nieves, Remybeth A. Resaban, May Ann Sagos, Letecia A. Saylo, Crisanta Yanson, Herbacia Yanson, and Jennifer Yanson.

Eskrima Workshop Held to Conclude UP Cebu PE Classes By: James U. Sy Jr.

The Filipino Martial Arts Eskrima workshop was successfully conducted by Dan Ritchell Guba and Cesario Perez through the efforts of the Physical Education Department of the University of the Philippines Visayas Cebu College last September 26, 2009 at the Arts and Sciences lobby, UP Visayas Cebu College, Cebu as the culminating activity of all the PE 2 Arnis classes of Lovelyn Hontiveros and Junius Bryan Palermo.

The workshop instructors gave demonstrations before starting the seminar. Perez was a gold medal in last year's Arnis competition at the Ayala Center Cebu.

The workshop covered Arnis footwork, striking, and blocking techniques. The participants were awarded certificates after the seminar. An Arnis team is expected to be formed in the UP Cebu campus by next semester.

BASSDUMAS Conducts Promo Exams By: James U. Sy Jr.

Hon. Councilor Renel Garcia making his inspirational message.


Conclusion of one of the bouts.


Master Romeo G. Banas (left) receiving his certificate of appreciation from Hon. Councilor Renel Garcia (center) and Founder/Chief Instructor Ian B. Negrido.


Hon. Councilor Renel Garcia (left) receiving his certificate of appreciation from Master Romeo G. Banas (center) and Founder/Chief Instructor Ian B. Negrido.


Group picture of the Bassdumas (Baston Sipa Sumbag Dumog Martial Arts Society)

The Talisay City-based Bassdumas (Baston Sipa Sumbag Dumog Martial Arts Society) of Founder/Chief Instructor Ian B. Negrido with the generous sponsorship of Hon. Mayor Dr. Eric M. Saratan and under the sanction of the Victorias City-based Red Musang Self Defense Combat Sports of Master Romeo G. Banas successfully held its rank promotional examination last September 27, 2009 at the Talisay City Sports and Cultural Center, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Representing Hon. Mayor Saratan was Hon. Councilor Renel Garcia who gave the inspirational speech for the event. Garcia reminded the youth that the purpose of their training was to develop self confidence, discipline, righteousness, and the ability to protect one self and loved ones as a last resort. He congratulated the examinees for their dedication to the arts and wished them luck on their hands-on examination.

A total of 9 Kickboxing-style armored sparring bouts were held to put to the test the techniques that the students have learned in their training. Protective gears worn include chest protectors and gloves.

Master Romeo G. Banas of Red Musang Self Defense Combat Sports, 7th Degree Red Belt, was Chief Examiner. Judges for the bouts were Founder/Chief Instructor Ian B. of Negrido of Bassdumas Combat Sports, 5th Degree Black Belt; Talisay City Boxing Trainor Jandell E. Martir of Bassdumas Combat Sports, 2nd Degree Black Belt; another student of Negrido; and guest, Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc., 4th Degree FTSD/PDA/LVA.

RESULTS. Jeho Tibaba of Talisay over Jason Celestial of Bacolod. Rodnik Kasuncad of Katilingban, Talisay over Ariel Canapit of Zone 12-A. Elbert Cablara of Katilingban, Talisay over Jaylor Legaspi of Bacolod. Emilio Lazona of Katilingban, Talisay over Jonel Tilad of Hinigaran. John Vicente Tirthdas over Edwin Atunducan of Katilingban, Talisay. Roldan Arangko of Katilingban, Talisay over Jomel Bacalso of Sagay. Lolibert Cabatuan of Brgy. Zone 12-A over Rowel Tilad of Hinoba-an. Jun-Jun Lozarito of Katilingban, Talisay over Joseph Garcia of Bacolod. Jerold Cablara of Katilingban, Talisay over Jovenier Montemayo of Hinoba-an.

Those promoted were Edwin Atunducan, Roldan Arangko, Jomel Bacalso, Lolibert Cabatuan, Ariel Canapit, Elbert Cablara, Jerold Cablara, Jason Celestial, Joseph Garcia, Rodnik Kasuncad, Emilio Lazona, Jaylor Legaspi, Jun-Jun Lozarito, Dennis James Miralles, Dyle francis Miralles, Jovenier Montemayor, Christian Negrido, Jonifer Ramos, Mars Rosendo, Mommy Ruiz, Eduardo Silinap, Gerald Tibaba, Jeho Tibaba, Jonel Tilad, Rowel Tilad, and Ronnie Villahermosa (Green Belt), John Vicente Tirthdas (Black Belt), and Engr. Edgar Beduyas and Jandell E. Martir (2nd Degree Black Belt).

Negrido, who is a student of Master Banas, was very grateful to Mayor Saratan for his generous support to the event, “This means much to us because through the martial arts we are able to guide the students to the path of personal development and away from vices such as alcoholism, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc.” Negrido is the Provincial Training Director for

Master Banas is a student of Grandmaster Julius B. Delasan, 9th Degree Red Belt, Founder of Zion Original Disciples in Arnis and Combat Sports (ZODIACS) Philippines (SEC Reg. No. CN200725845). Master Banas is the Founder of the Victorias City-based Red Musang Self Defense Combat Sports.

GM Delasan learned Adino Eznite from Grandmaster Dionision Valencia way back in 1957 in UP Los Baños. His training mates were Col. Meliton Geronimo, Julius B. Delasan, and Capt. Emma Henry. Adino Eznite is an eclectic form of martial arts which combines the best aspects of several established systems such as Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Arnis, etc.

Master Banas serves as Deputy National Vice President and Region 6 Training Director of ZODIACS Philippines. Master Banas was originally from Zamboanga del Norte but immigrated to Negros in 1987 where he started teaching in 1990. By 1993, he already had 5,000 students all over Negros.

Last July 12, 2009, Bassdumas (Baston Sipa Sumbag Dumog Martial Arts Society) Combat Sports held its graduation ceremonies for 12 Brgy. Public Safety Officers (Brgy. Tanod) of Brgy. Alicante who satisfactorily completed the Advanced Training in Survival: Defensive Tactics Against Bladed and Impact Weapons and Handcuffing Procedures in Accosting and Arresting at the Public Plaza, Brgy. Alicante, Municipality of E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental.