Soccer is alive in Mindanao
Friday, 26 September 2008
By Jack Biantan, Pinoysoccer.com
LONDON - THERE is a misconception from a lot of people all over the world that Mindanao is a war torn place where poverty is a norm of life and the only known sport is shooting and the main rivals are the Army and the MILF.
Of course there is strife in certain parts of RP’s second biggest island but they are limited in some far flung areas and the most part of the island is peaceful. So when there is peace the only war is only at the football pitch.
The Iligan Football Association under its president Philippe Pirante and the hardworking members of the JESSHOPPE Creatives Ventures of Arnulfo and Jessica Osio organized the 2008 Kasadya Football Invitational Festival last Saturday and Sunday at the Global football field in Iligan city, Lanao del Norte.
Pirante gave the speech during the opening ceremony which inspired the footballers to work hard to win the trophies at stake.
Hundreds of footballers small and big, male and female trooped to the venue to compete in the two-day football festival, which was also supported by Pinoysoccer.com. (Follow the links for Kasadya 2008 photo gallery and video clips)
“It was unbelievable, the kids were very enthusiastic. I hope we can organize more tournaments like this in the future’’ said, JESSHOPPE Operations manager Benjamin Torres, in an e-mail to Pinoysoccer.com.
Benjamin Torres is the workhorse of JESSHOPPE and he sent Pinoysoccer.com all these informations.
Also included in the JESSHOPPE team were Suzette Lerio, Julieta Tabal, Michelle Sebial, Kenneth Cada, Jaime Comoc, and Lantaw Agency.
Aside from Pinoysoccer.com other sponsors of the tournament are, Greenwhich Pizza, Jollibee, Dunkin Donuts, Chowking, Elements Hair and Salon, Faj House and Cakeshop, Beefy Burger, Skin and Body Care Center, Herbal Life, Legacy, Crystal Clear, Ogis Lechon Manok, Swan "S" Foodhouse, Diga Bridal Shop, Shikos Clothing, Park 2 Go, Vision Salon and Wellness Spa, Insana Genral Merchandise, WMD Foodhouse and Fried Chicken, Nookies Foodshop, FERN C - AND GREEN BARLEY, Holy Family Child University , and W. Saint Paul University.
Here are the complete result of the tournament.
* 6 to 8 yrs. old category
CHAMPION ===> Manticao " Atoms"
Best Player ===> Kart P. Talaroc
2nd Place ===> TCA / ROLF
* 9 to 10 yrs. old category
CHAMPION ===> Samburon "Stingrays"
Best Player ===> Eliezir Dominic B. Dela Torre (Samburon)
2nd Place ===> Iligan United - A
3rd Place ===> ESPERANZA "Strikers"
4th Place ===> Tambacan Elem. School
* 11 to 12 yrs. old category
CHAMPION ===> Manticao Busters
Best Player ===> Richard P. Talaroc Jr. ( Manticao )
2nd Place ===> Dipolog Pilot
3rd Place ===> SAMBURON Stingrays "A"
4th Place ===> SAMBURON Stingrays "B"
* Under 16 girls Category
CHAMPION ===> Samburon "Stingrays"
Best Player ===> Leah Hermosilla
2nd Place ===> La Salle Academy
3rd Place ===> Eastern FC
4th Place ===> SDI
* Under 16 boys Category
CHAMPION ===> Iligan City National High School
Best Player ===> Bien Alexar Banawa ( ICNHS )
2nd Place ===> Linamon Gators
3rd Place ===> Samburon Stingray "A"
4th Place ===> Eastern FC
* LADIES OPEN Category
CHAMPION ===> Dark Angel
Best Player ===> Myra Dinseng
2nd Place ===> MSU-IIT
3rd Place ===> Dectran Football Club
4th Place ===> Mindanao State University "A"
* MENS OPEN Category
CHAMPION ===> Stone Fields
Playing Coach ===> Jerry Villacampo
Top Players:
1. Romcim Emperio
2. Reysim Albetria
3. John Paul "Pablo" Catilosa
4. Lloyd Samson
2nd Place ===> Anmig's Team
3rd Place ===> Raul Team ( BAO - Breakers )
4th Place ===> Wonderful Gibs "A"
* 35 ABOVE Category
CHAMPION ===> REDMAN
Best Player ===> Lemuel Mapula
2nd Place ===> Philips
3rd Place ===> Iligan City Government Team
4th Place ===> Jaycees Team
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