The second of two successive historic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournaments was successfully sponsored by Hon. 3rd District Board Member Manuel Frederick “Manman” Ko last April 27, 2009 at the E. B. Magalona Public Plaza. It was dubbed “Bakbakan sa E. B. Magalona.”
The competition was the first ever MMA tournament to be held in E.B. Magalona. E.B. Magalona also earned the distinction as the first municipality in Negros Occidental to host an MMA competition in the province. Previous hosts had been cities, including Bacolod, Sagay, San Carlos, Talisay, and Victorias Cities.
Board Member Ko meanwhile is the first lawmaker to sponsor two successive MMA tournaments in Negros Occidental. After watching an MMA event at the Bacolod Casino Filipino, Ko was inspired to bring the sport closer to his constituents in Victorias, Silay, E.B. Magalona, Talisay, and Murcia. For him, it is one way of educating the general public of how an MMA competition is contested and at the same time to encourage the teens to go into sports instead of drugs.
Board Member Ko commissioned Victorias Karate pioneer Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. to organize the competition through his Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA) in cooperation with 5 Martial Arts organizations from Victorias, Bacolod, and Talisay Cities.
RESULTS. A total of 7 bouts had been fought. Richard Claveras of Victorias Martial Arts (VMA) over Julius Dohinog of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main). Ferdinand Garcia of of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS) over Edmundo Lauresta of VMA. Marlon Deocampo of VMA over Marlon Anthony Cornelio of Bacolod. Randy de Asis of VMA over Rodney Santillan of Bacolod. Nilrax de Café of VMA over Joselito Bianan of BFMAA-Main. Rogelito Plomeda of Bacolod over Danilo de Asis of VMA. Romnick Malam of BCS also won his bout.
Instructors present were Tournament Director Founder/Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. of Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA), Negros pioneer MMA referee Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Big Max” J. Maun of Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE), Chief Instructor Joery C. Amante of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main), Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tribu Hangaway, Founder/Chief Instructor Ian Negrido of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS), and Coach Chester Laquian of Affinity.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
BM Ko's "Bakbakan" MMA Tilts Huge Success Part I: MMA Goes to Victorias By: James U. Sy Jr.
Two historic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournaments were successively sponsored by Hon. 3rd District Board Member Manuel Frederick “Manman” Ko last April 2009 in Victorias City and then in the Municipality of E.B. Magalona.
The back-o-back presentation started off with the “Bakbakan sa Victorias” held last April 24, 2009 at the Skating Ring, Victorias City Public Plaza.
The competition was the first ever MMA tournament to be held in Victorias City.
Fighters from Victorias first entered the Negros MMA scene with their participation in the 2nd Gaisano-BOMB MMA Eliminations and Expo, which was held in 2004 in Bacolod City. The delegation was then under the banner of the now defunct Brotherhood Martial Arts Federation (BMAF).
The MMA craze in Negros started with the first MMA tournament presented by the Brotherhood of Mixed Martial Artists of Bacolod (BOMB) way back in 2004 at the Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall. Since then several tournaments had been held in Bacolod, Sagay, San Carlos, and Talisay Cities by a few promoters.
Board Member Ko commissioned Victorias Karate pioneer Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. to organize the competition through his Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA) in cooperation with 5 Martial Arts organizations from Victorias, Bacolod, and Talisay Cities.
RESULTS. A total of 7 bouts had been fought. Richard Calaveras of Victorias Martial Arts (VMA) over Alfredo Balalista of Affinity. Daniel Elajos of Affinity over Rolin Castillo of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS). Julius Dohinog of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main) over Edmundo Lauresta of VMA. Romnick Malam of BCS over Jeremiah Gargar. Danilo de Asis of VMA over Randy Juanillo. Nilrax de Café of VMA over Joselito Bianan of BFMAA-Main. Rocky Batolbatol over Marlon Deocampo of VMA.
Instructors present were Tournament Director Founder/Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. of Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA), Negros pioneer MMA referee Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Big Max” J. Maun of Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE), Chief Instructor Joery C. Amante of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main), Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tribu Hangaway, Founder/Chief Instructor Ian Negrido of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS), and Coach Chester Laquian of Affinity.
Board Member Ko, who himself is an lover of Martial arts tournaments, believes that since MMA is the new craze in the martial arts nowadays, bringing it to his constituents can better educate them of this new type of tournament format.
Board Member Ko's area of jurisdiction includes Victorias, Silay, E.B. Magalona, Talisay, and Murcia.
The back-o-back presentation started off with the “Bakbakan sa Victorias” held last April 24, 2009 at the Skating Ring, Victorias City Public Plaza.
The competition was the first ever MMA tournament to be held in Victorias City.
Fighters from Victorias first entered the Negros MMA scene with their participation in the 2nd Gaisano-BOMB MMA Eliminations and Expo, which was held in 2004 in Bacolod City. The delegation was then under the banner of the now defunct Brotherhood Martial Arts Federation (BMAF).
The MMA craze in Negros started with the first MMA tournament presented by the Brotherhood of Mixed Martial Artists of Bacolod (BOMB) way back in 2004 at the Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall. Since then several tournaments had been held in Bacolod, Sagay, San Carlos, and Talisay Cities by a few promoters.
Board Member Ko commissioned Victorias Karate pioneer Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. to organize the competition through his Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA) in cooperation with 5 Martial Arts organizations from Victorias, Bacolod, and Talisay Cities.
RESULTS. A total of 7 bouts had been fought. Richard Calaveras of Victorias Martial Arts (VMA) over Alfredo Balalista of Affinity. Daniel Elajos of Affinity over Rolin Castillo of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS). Julius Dohinog of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main) over Edmundo Lauresta of VMA. Romnick Malam of BCS over Jeremiah Gargar. Danilo de Asis of VMA over Randy Juanillo. Nilrax de Café of VMA over Joselito Bianan of BFMAA-Main. Rocky Batolbatol over Marlon Deocampo of VMA.
Instructors present were Tournament Director Founder/Master Efraim T. Beatingo Sr. of Undo-Kan Martial Arts Association (UMAA), Negros pioneer MMA referee Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Big Max” J. Maun of Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE), Chief Instructor Joery C. Amante of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main), Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tribu Hangaway, Founder/Chief Instructor Ian Negrido of Bassdumas Combat Sports (BCS), and Coach Chester Laquian of Affinity.
Board Member Ko, who himself is an lover of Martial arts tournaments, believes that since MMA is the new craze in the martial arts nowadays, bringing it to his constituents can better educate them of this new type of tournament format.
Board Member Ko's area of jurisdiction includes Victorias, Silay, E.B. Magalona, Talisay, and Murcia.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
2009 Original Filipino Tapado Reunion Part III: OFT Promotions Made By: James U. Sy Jr.
Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” Mamar Lobrido, Una nga Tigsubli (1st Generation Inheritor) of Original Filipino Tapado and current President of the Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association, Inc., awarded rank promotions to eight tapadistas during the 2009 OFTLSFA Reunion and General Assembly last March 1, 2009 at the Shelton Beach, Brgy. Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City.
Ernest Christian “Chen-Chen” P. Montoyo and Elmer “Don-Don” P. Montoyo were promoted to Junior and Senior Instructors respectively. With the promotion, they earned the distinction as the second siblings in the world to be certified as instructors of Original Filipino Tapado and the first in Bacolod City. The first siblings to be so certified in the world and the first in Bago City were Ludovico (deceased) and Rodolfo Zambales. The Montoyo brothers trained under GM Lobrido and were further reviewed by their father Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo, Founder of the Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc.
Awarded the Master’s title were Michael “Bong-Bong” Rosquillo of Bago City, Narciso “Hansy“ L. Alojado, Joeffrey S. Deriada, and James U. Sy Jr. of Bacolod City, and Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad of Murcia. All except for Rosquillo are Core Members of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc.
During his lifetime, Founder/ Grandmaster Romeo “Nono” C. Mamar (1938-2005) had only promoted four people to the Master level, among them retired army man Joe Pamilanco, and one Master Instructor (Dr. Ronald A. Harris of the USA). Including the latest promotions, GM Lobrido has awarded a total of 8 Master’s rank; The first batch included Clodualdo “Budoy” Lobrido, Nelson G. Carmona, and Elmer V. Montoyo.
Dr. Maguad became the first certified Master of Original Filipino Tapado in Murcia and the first medical doctor in the world to be so accorded with such honor. Sy earned the distinction of being the first Master of Original Filipino Tapado of Chinese descent.
Old timer Nelson G. Carmona, (B: 1948) of Brgy. Pta. Taytay, a cousin to the late Founder, was honored with the Grandmaster title in Original Filipino Tapado. Carmona started training under the Founder in 1969. Since then he had served as his sparring partner and at times his teaching assistant. He guided several prominent individuals in developing their Tapado skills. He was promoted by GM Mamar to Junior Instructor 19 years later on December 30, 1988 and then to Senior Instructor on December 20, 1998. GM Lobrido awarded him his Mastership on April 23, 2006.
GM Carmona is the fourth certified Grandmaster of Original Filipino Tapado in the world, following GM Mamar, GM Lobrido, and GM Montoyo, the only non-family member to be bestowed such an honor. GM Carmona was instrumental in the establishment of the State Theater Tapado group by facilitating the use of the back part of the theater as the venue for training. GM Carmona is now retired from active employment.
Ernest Christian “Chen-Chen” P. Montoyo and Elmer “Don-Don” P. Montoyo were promoted to Junior and Senior Instructors respectively. With the promotion, they earned the distinction as the second siblings in the world to be certified as instructors of Original Filipino Tapado and the first in Bacolod City. The first siblings to be so certified in the world and the first in Bago City were Ludovico (deceased) and Rodolfo Zambales. The Montoyo brothers trained under GM Lobrido and were further reviewed by their father Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo, Founder of the Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc.
Awarded the Master’s title were Michael “Bong-Bong” Rosquillo of Bago City, Narciso “Hansy“ L. Alojado, Joeffrey S. Deriada, and James U. Sy Jr. of Bacolod City, and Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad of Murcia. All except for Rosquillo are Core Members of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc.
During his lifetime, Founder/ Grandmaster Romeo “Nono” C. Mamar (1938-2005) had only promoted four people to the Master level, among them retired army man Joe Pamilanco, and one Master Instructor (Dr. Ronald A. Harris of the USA). Including the latest promotions, GM Lobrido has awarded a total of 8 Master’s rank; The first batch included Clodualdo “Budoy” Lobrido, Nelson G. Carmona, and Elmer V. Montoyo.
Dr. Maguad became the first certified Master of Original Filipino Tapado in Murcia and the first medical doctor in the world to be so accorded with such honor. Sy earned the distinction of being the first Master of Original Filipino Tapado of Chinese descent.
Old timer Nelson G. Carmona, (B: 1948) of Brgy. Pta. Taytay, a cousin to the late Founder, was honored with the Grandmaster title in Original Filipino Tapado. Carmona started training under the Founder in 1969. Since then he had served as his sparring partner and at times his teaching assistant. He guided several prominent individuals in developing their Tapado skills. He was promoted by GM Mamar to Junior Instructor 19 years later on December 30, 1988 and then to Senior Instructor on December 20, 1998. GM Lobrido awarded him his Mastership on April 23, 2006.
GM Carmona is the fourth certified Grandmaster of Original Filipino Tapado in the world, following GM Mamar, GM Lobrido, and GM Montoyo, the only non-family member to be bestowed such an honor. GM Carmona was instrumental in the establishment of the State Theater Tapado group by facilitating the use of the back part of the theater as the venue for training. GM Carmona is now retired from active employment.
2009 Original Filipino Tapado Reunion Part II: Tapadistas Reassures Support for OFT By: James U. Sy Jr.
Tapadistas who are related to the Mamar and Lobrido Clans of Brgy. Taloc, Bago City reaffirmed their undying support and loyalty to Original Filipino Tapado and its Una nga Tigsubli (1st Generation Inheritor) Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” Mamar Lobrido during the 2009 Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. Reniuon and General Assembly last March 1, 2009 at the Shelton Beach, Brgy. Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City.
(The Old timers (dumaan) with the headmaster GM Bebing Lobrido)
The old timers of Original Filipino Tapado (OFT) took center stage and gave their respective messages to the more than 46 attendees of the gathering. Jenny Mamar, a cousin of GM Lobrido, remembered their late uncle, Founder/Grandmaster Romeo “Nono” C. Mamar (1938-2005), offering him to continue the legacy of his art after his passing. He, however, declined, knowing too well that such an honor would require a lot of responsibilities and expectations. Besides, GM Lobrido was the most experienced of the tapadistas next to the Founder, having been his assistant since his teen years and ultimately the Chief Instructor of his art up to the Founder’s passing. Jenny Mamar, who is a Senior Instructor in Original Filipino Tapado, ended his message with this, “Kami nga pamilya, ginatugyan namon ang pagpalakat kag pagdumala sang Original Filipino Tapado sa kay Bebing (Our family is assigning the management of Original Filipino Tapado to Bebing).”
(Master Jinny Mamar)
Master Joe Pamilanco, another relative to the Mamars and Lobridos and a retired military man, expressed his continued support to the association and GM Lobrido. As a member of the Philippine Constabulary (PC) and the Philippine Army (PA), he had traveled to Luzon where he had pitted his skills in Tapado against the other extant systems there and succeeded each time. Pamilanco is one of only four individuals to be promoted to Master in Original Filipino Tapado by the Founder during his lifetime.
(Master Joe Pamilangko)
Another pioneer exponent of Original Filipino Tapado, Ernesto Jacinto, said that his practice of the art was put on hold because of family life but his support is still with the group. He expressed his joy to see Original Filipino Tapado still flourishing 49 years after its founding and 4 years after the passing of the Founder.
Master Nelson G. Carmona (B: 1948), a cousin to the late Founder, narrated his experiences in Original Filipino Tapado, beginning with the start of his training under GM Mamar in 1969. He went on to become one of his sparring partners and at times assistant. In the early days, when he was still employed with State Theater, Carmona facilitated for the group to be able to practice at the back part of the theater. Later, Edilberto “Bing” leong, proprietor of the Golden Country manokan, offered his place in Libertad for the group’s training venue.
Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal of the KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA), one of the special guests of OFTLSFA, Inc., expressed his thanks for being invited to the family affair and for being received with a warm welcome. He related that he too is a teacher of Arnis yet he still appreciates the uniqueness of Original Filipino Tapado. He revealed that GM Lobrido shared with him the basics of the art when the latter went to his home the night before as a gift from one grandmaster to another.
GM Lobrido, on the other hand, announced that he will be teaching a batch of about 20 teenagers in Brgy. Taloc this coming summer and invited old timers to review their techniques and assist in teaching.
(The Old timers (dumaan) with the headmaster GM Bebing Lobrido)
The old timers of Original Filipino Tapado (OFT) took center stage and gave their respective messages to the more than 46 attendees of the gathering. Jenny Mamar, a cousin of GM Lobrido, remembered their late uncle, Founder/Grandmaster Romeo “Nono” C. Mamar (1938-2005), offering him to continue the legacy of his art after his passing. He, however, declined, knowing too well that such an honor would require a lot of responsibilities and expectations. Besides, GM Lobrido was the most experienced of the tapadistas next to the Founder, having been his assistant since his teen years and ultimately the Chief Instructor of his art up to the Founder’s passing. Jenny Mamar, who is a Senior Instructor in Original Filipino Tapado, ended his message with this, “Kami nga pamilya, ginatugyan namon ang pagpalakat kag pagdumala sang Original Filipino Tapado sa kay Bebing (Our family is assigning the management of Original Filipino Tapado to Bebing).”
(Master Jinny Mamar)
Master Joe Pamilanco, another relative to the Mamars and Lobridos and a retired military man, expressed his continued support to the association and GM Lobrido. As a member of the Philippine Constabulary (PC) and the Philippine Army (PA), he had traveled to Luzon where he had pitted his skills in Tapado against the other extant systems there and succeeded each time. Pamilanco is one of only four individuals to be promoted to Master in Original Filipino Tapado by the Founder during his lifetime.
(Master Joe Pamilangko)
Another pioneer exponent of Original Filipino Tapado, Ernesto Jacinto, said that his practice of the art was put on hold because of family life but his support is still with the group. He expressed his joy to see Original Filipino Tapado still flourishing 49 years after its founding and 4 years after the passing of the Founder.
Master Nelson G. Carmona (B: 1948), a cousin to the late Founder, narrated his experiences in Original Filipino Tapado, beginning with the start of his training under GM Mamar in 1969. He went on to become one of his sparring partners and at times assistant. In the early days, when he was still employed with State Theater, Carmona facilitated for the group to be able to practice at the back part of the theater. Later, Edilberto “Bing” leong, proprietor of the Golden Country manokan, offered his place in Libertad for the group’s training venue.
Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal of the KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA), one of the special guests of OFTLSFA, Inc., expressed his thanks for being invited to the family affair and for being received with a warm welcome. He related that he too is a teacher of Arnis yet he still appreciates the uniqueness of Original Filipino Tapado. He revealed that GM Lobrido shared with him the basics of the art when the latter went to his home the night before as a gift from one grandmaster to another.
GM Lobrido, on the other hand, announced that he will be teaching a batch of about 20 teenagers in Brgy. Taloc this coming summer and invited old timers to review their techniques and assist in teaching.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
2009 Original Filipino Tapado Reunion Part I: A Time For Brotherhood By: James U. Sy Jr.
The Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. successfully held the 2009 OFTLSAI Reniuon and General Assembly last March 1, 2009 at the Shelton Beach, Brgy. Pta. taytay, Bacolod City.
More than 46 members of the Mamar and Lobrido Clans and association members together with invited guest instructors from the Martial Arts community were in attendance to rekindle memories and camaraderie.
It was the fourth reunion of the association to be held under the presidency of Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” Mamar Lobrido, the nephew and Una nga Tigsubli (1st Generation Inheritor) of the late Founder/Grandmaster Romeo "Nono" C. Mamar (1938-2005).
The reunion also marked the 25th Year Anniversary of OFTLSFA, Inc., having been founded as the first and official governing body for Original Filipino Tapado in 1984 in Bago City. Original Filipino Tapado (founded 1960), on the other hand is now on its 49th year.
The gathering was more of a family affair with everybody interacting with each other. The serenity of the beach provided an atmosphere where the attendees could relax, chat, and update each other of new developments in the "family."
Those in attendance were Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado, Jake Bugna, Warlito Caniamo, Master Nelson Carmona, Joeffrey S. Deriada, Lafayette "Laf" A. Diamante, Rufino Fernandez, Joy Gallos, Pastor Romeo N. Gumban, Maica Jacinto, Master Clodualdo "Budoy" Lobrido, Cory Lobrido, Ernesto Jacinto, GM Benefredo "Bebing" M. Lobrido, Robie P. Lobrido, Rosenda P. Lobrido, Kyle Ray B. Maguad, Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, Dra. Saja marie B. Maguad, Hernando Mamar, Jinny Mamar, GM Elmer V. Montoyo, Elmer "Don-Don" P. Montoyo, Ronnie Ngalongalay, Eduardo Octavio, Glicerio Paloma, Master Joe Pamilangco, Cesar Perez Jr., Dependo Perez, Eliseo Perez Jr., Roleto Ruilan, James U. sy Jr., Phoebus "Junby" Teruel, Hieroteo "Didoy" Villarosa,
Rodolfo Zambales, and others who had not signed in the attendance sheet.
Special guests from other Martial arts schools include Master Joery C. amante of Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main), Grandmaster Danilo "Danny" Cardinal, Master Elizalde Aspan, Danny John Cardinal, and Danver Cardinal of the KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA), Founder/Chairman Abraham Ganzon Jr. and his student of Universal Defensive Tactics Academy (UDTA), and Grandmaster Jose "Joe" Mancesa and his student of Negros United Fighting Arts Academy (NUFAA).
Nover, Another Filipino UFC Star in the Making By: James U. Sy Jr.
After light heavyweight Brandon “The Truth” Vera, another Filipino is in the making of an Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) sensation. His name is Philippe “Filipino Assassin” Nover, the son of a Filipina.
The Brooklyn, New York-raised Nover, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, made a good showing in the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter 8 last December 2008 where he overpowered Joe Duarte, Dave Kaplan and George Roop within two rounds in the lightweight finals. Mexican Efrain Escudero, however, took the finals victory in three rounds via decision. Nover’s record stood at 6-1-1.
Nover, 5’9”, gave up a high-paying job as a registered nurse at the Coney Island Hospital in New York to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He briefly fought in the Ring of Champions before going into the UFC. He had also trained in Muay Thai, K
The Brooklyn, New York-raised Nover, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, made a good showing in the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter 8 last December 2008 where he overpowered Joe Duarte, Dave Kaplan and George Roop within two rounds in the lightweight finals. Mexican Efrain Escudero, however, took the finals victory in three rounds via decision. Nover’s record stood at 6-1-1.
Nover, 5’9”, gave up a high-paying job as a registered nurse at the Coney Island Hospital in New York to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He briefly fought in the Ring of Champions before going into the UFC. He had also trained in Muay Thai, K
SUSPECT IN SLAY OF M.A.P. PRESIDENT FALLS By: James U. Sy Jr.
Former National Muay Thai Team member and Philippine army (PA) Private 1st Class serviceman Sonny Somales was charged for murder before the Pasig city Prosecutor’s Office by the Valdez family and Pasig City investigator PO2 Gino Dancal last February 24, 2009 for the slaying of Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) President Roberto Valdez.
Somales shot Valdez in the left arm and armpit last February 21, 2009 at the Philippine Sports arena,ULTRA, Pasig City. Valdez was brought to the Medical City but was declared Dead on Arrival (DOA). He was 40.
Somales surrendered to the police after the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a national manhunt for him. He is now detained at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
According to witnesses, the two were having an argument at the basement gym of the open bleacher area near the track oval of the Philippine sports arena at about 10:20 A.M. Four empty .45 caliber cartridges were recovered from the crime scene.
It was reported that three days before the incident, Valdez told Somales to stop courting and harrassing Kristina custodio, a 2005 gold medalist member of the Philippine National Muay Thai Team. The parents of Custodio reportedly asked Valdez to tell Somales to keep away from their daughter.
Somales was a member of the team until 2007 when he was said to have been removed from the roster because of attitude problems, according to Grace, the wife of the victim. Somales is also reportedly absent without official leave from the AFP.
Valdez, as President of the National Sport Association for Muay Thai in the Philipines, was instrumental in reviving the sport in the country and having it included in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games when the Philippines took the championship. Kru Valdez was the fight coach of M.A.P. Chairman Robin Padilla, Judy Ann Santos, Dingdong Dantes and Angel Locsin.
Somales shot Valdez in the left arm and armpit last February 21, 2009 at the Philippine Sports arena,ULTRA, Pasig City. Valdez was brought to the Medical City but was declared Dead on Arrival (DOA). He was 40.
Somales surrendered to the police after the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a national manhunt for him. He is now detained at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
According to witnesses, the two were having an argument at the basement gym of the open bleacher area near the track oval of the Philippine sports arena at about 10:20 A.M. Four empty .45 caliber cartridges were recovered from the crime scene.
It was reported that three days before the incident, Valdez told Somales to stop courting and harrassing Kristina custodio, a 2005 gold medalist member of the Philippine National Muay Thai Team. The parents of Custodio reportedly asked Valdez to tell Somales to keep away from their daughter.
Somales was a member of the team until 2007 when he was said to have been removed from the roster because of attitude problems, according to Grace, the wife of the victim. Somales is also reportedly absent without official leave from the AFP.
Valdez, as President of the National Sport Association for Muay Thai in the Philipines, was instrumental in reviving the sport in the country and having it included in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games when the Philippines took the championship. Kru Valdez was the fight coach of M.A.P. Chairman Robin Padilla, Judy Ann Santos, Dingdong Dantes and Angel Locsin.
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