Moralde leads gold medalists in RRD-SZD Pahalipay boxing tourney

John Vincent Moralde of NHA-Buhangin won the gold medal by besting Arnel Agustin in the 45-kilogram finals of the 2008 Pahalipay ni Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte sa Pasko Boxing Tournament, Saturday, December 27, at the City Hall Drive.

Harvesting gold medals too were Glen Ramos of Quirino who defeated Yancy Uyanguren of Boulevard in the 46-kilogram finals and Vincent Diez of Bucana stopped Almer Santiago in the 40-kilogram championship.

Alejandro Mencera of Toril outpointed Glengie Ramos of Quirino (48-kgs.), Anastacio Gallardo Jr. of Talomo defeated Mark Jonel Batuto of Toril (42-kgs.), Julius Silva of Bankerohan trounced Guiller Ramos Jr. of Quirino (48-kgs.), Engelbert Moralde of NHA Buhangin won over Carlo Ganot of Boulevard (48-kgs.), Edwin Moralde Jr. of NHA Buhangin over Lyndon Dandoy of Boulevard (50-kgs.), Richard Moralde of NHA Buhangin over Jay-ar Paulino of Panabo (50-kgs.), Jamepol Carpina of Roxas over Richard Masupat of Boulevard (55-kgs.), Cipriano Borja of Matina over Garry Pugoy of Boulevard (55-kgs.), Christopher Ruyo of Talomo over German Sipot of NHA Buhangin (42-kgs.), Elmer Conde of Boulevard over Peter Ramos of Quirino (57-kgs.), Leconhil Legaspi of Maa over Gejun Labajo of Panabo (58-kgs.) and Ebenezer Piquero of NHA Buhangin over Anthony Lucenara of Quirino for the other gold medals.

Councilor Edgar Ibuyan, the ABAP-Davao Chapter president, awarded the medals to the winners.

Uyanguren leads RRD-Inday Sara Kadayawan boxfest winners

Yancy Uyanguren led winners of the 2008 Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Kadayawan Boxing Tournament, Sunday, at the City Hall Drive.

Uyanguren defeated Jay-ar Banzon while the other winners were Julius Silva over Elrian Castante, Mark Anthony Barriga over Glendon Ramos, John Vincent Moralde over John Bryan Noces, Jaime Gerbolingo over Quirino Mellejor Jr., Victorio Saludar over Arnel Agustin.

Carlo Ganot over Lyndon Dandoy, Richard Moralde over Charlito Quiapo, Jerwin Ancajas over Jean Paul Carpina, Mark Gil Maglasang over Arman Mabait, Alfred Deano over Edwin Moralde Jr., Jaime Quitoriano over Ruben Lanasa, Cepriano Borja over Argie Laput, Isaac Tuling over Ronald Dagaang, Engelbert Moralde over Jerry Munez.

ABAP-Davao president and Davao City councilor Edgar Ibuyan thanked Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte for their continued support to amateur boxing development.

2 Davao pugs qualify for Palaro

DAVAO CITY – Two boxers who are training under the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines – Davao City Chapter have qualified for the upcoming “Palarong Pambansa” on April 20-24 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

They are Engelbert “Agila” Moralde, 16 and his younger brother, John Vincent “Mulawin”, 13, both of NHA-Buhangin, this city. The Moralde brothers are sons of ABAP-Davao City Chapter Assistant Secretary Erlinda Moralde. Their father, Edwin, is the chief technician of GMA Super Radyo.

It would be the second time for Engelbert to qualify in the Palaro as he was among the more than 200 Davao athletes who participated in last year’s national event and won a gold medal, the lone medal took home by them. His brother will also try his luck in winning a gold medal in this year’s Palaro after qualifying for the first time.

Three more Moralde brothers are also training under ABAP-Davao City Chapter.

The Department of Education will be shouldering the expenses of the athletes.

Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan, ABAP-Davao City president, is only hoping for the two boxers to take home gold medals so as to give pride again for the city. (PR)

RGMA Cup set at City Hall Drive on March 12 to 14

The RGMA Cup boxing tournament is on March 12 to 14 at the City Hall Drive.
Media giant GMA is backing the event with the support of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines-Davao Chapter under Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan and Sports Development Division-City Mayor's Office headed by City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go.

Silva leads RRD Pamaskong Handog boxing tourney winners

Julius Silva of Quezon Boulevard outpointed Ruel Utal of Marilog in the 43-kilogram division to lead winners in the 2007 Pamaskong Handog ni Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Amateur Boxing Tournament held over the weekend at the City Hall Drive.
Joining Silva as winners in the one-day tournament were Junmar Moralde of Buhangin who defeated Arnel Agustin of Nograles High in the 44-kilogram division, Glen Ramos of Quirino bested Alejandro Mencera of Toril, Engelbert Moralde of Buhangin over Junmar Lacheca of S.I.R. Matina in the 45-kilogram class, Ruben Lanas of Nograles High over Edwin Binito of Marilog, Rick Benosa of Nograles High over Frederic dela Cruz of MATS in the 48-kilogram division.
Ranjie Gudilosao of Nograles High over Lyndon Dandoy of UM, Edwin Moralde Jr. of MATS over Randy Petalcoren of Marilog in the 50-kilogram division, Eric Alesna of Beefit-Quirino over Melbert Labisoris of Marilog in the 53-kilogram division, Rey Inot of Quezon Boulevard over Ricahrd Masupat of Jacinto in the 55-kilogram class, Rico Laput of the Air Force over Ronald Dagaan of University of Mindanao-Igacos, Dionsio Lunzon of the Army over Jason Gura of Ateneo in the 57-kilogram division, Jeffrey Nuñez of UM over Leconhill Legaspi of MATS, Argie Laput of Holiday Spa over Orlemer Celeste of Boulevard in the 60-kilogram division, Isaac Tuling of Almendras-Boulevard over Almar Killy Udiong of I-Flex in the 75-kilogram division.
The bouts were presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines-Davao Chapter President and City Councilor Edgar "Kap" Ibuyan.

Ibuyan to continue helping amateur boxers

Councilor Ibuyan (left) with their City Council leader, Vice Mayor Inday Sara.(Photo courtesy of Davao Sportswriters Association)

City Councilor Edgar Ibuyan will never abandon amateur boxing development as head of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines-Davao City Chapter.

Under his wing are the 15 amateur fighters who they also send to school.

"ABAP Davao City is stable," said Ibuyan's spokesman and Barangay 5-A Kagawad Ruben Dongzal on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

The statement on reports that there are already two amateur boxing organizations in Davao, the other headed by Councilor Amilbangsa Manding, President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Boxing Association.

Dongzal said that the other group's focus, though, is to build a stable of professional fighters and not amateurs which is consonance with ABAP and the international governing body, AIBA.

"We will continue to follow what is best for amateur boxing in Davao," said Dongzal, who bared that Councilor Ibuyan made sure that the Davao Chapter is registered to have legal personality.

ABAP-Davao President Ibuyan lauds ABS-CBN’s “Boxing Idol”

DAVAO CITY – City Councilor Edgar Ibuyan has lauded the holding of the ABS-CBN’s “Boxing Idol”, the search for the next boxing star in the country.
Ibuyan, president of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines-Davao City Chapter, said that the “Boxing Idol” is very timely that our young boxers from all over the country will be given a chance to prove their worth to become the next boxing world champs.
He said boxers training under the ABAP-Davao chapter are also showing talents and skills where some of them already earned medals in various regional and national boxing competitions.
The “Boxing Idol” is already in the semi-final round with eight boxers qualified out of the original 32 pre-screeened boxers.
The ABS-CBN had formally unveiled last Nov. 9 the trail-blazing reality-based boxing program aimed at discovering the next Pinoy boxing superstar.
Dubbed “Boxing Idol”, the search for the next Pinoy boxing star is a collaboration between ABS-CBN's Regional Network Group and ABS-CBN Sports in cooperation with the ALA Boxing Gym in Cebu City.
The program, which will be aired by the network over Visayas and Mindanao on Sundays at 10AM, is hailed as the most exciting professional grassroots boxing competition on television in Visayas and Mindanao.
The tournament featured 32 young boxers all vying for the titles in four weight classes, and the chance to be chosen as the “Idol” of the tournament.
Aside from the purses and prize money to be won by the winners in the four weight categories, the ultimate boxing “Idol” will also bring home P100,000 plus boxing equipment.
Four boxers will be declared winner in the four weight categories at stake, but only one will bring home the “Idol” title based on fan support and other criteria set by organizers. (PR)