Informative Issue No. 144 2014

20142014April 24-25: Seminars / Anyo Competition - Ramon Magsaysay Hall, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

April 28-29, 2014: Camp Training - Stilts Beach Resort, Calatagan BatangasApril 27, 2014: Gala Night - Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

April 26, 2014: Tournament - Asian Institute of Maritime Studies AIMS Pasay

2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame Letters & Messages Pre-Event Meeting Seminar Day 1 Seminar Day 2 Tournament Day Gala Night & Hall of Fame Camp Training Day 1 & 2

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The Mission of the Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame is to recognize those martial artists that have made an excellent contribution for our country not only here in the Philippines and also over the world. We do not limit our inductees to celebrities and movie stars. Our goal is to serve the fundamental martial arts community and to promote our culture as well as our nationalism. We honor all people that dedicate themselves to excel-lence; both the well-known as well as the hidden treasures that never see the limelight.

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April 24-25 - Ramon Magsaysay Hall, Roxas Boulevard, Manila Philippines April 26, 2014 - Asian Institute of Maritime Studies AIMS Pasay April 27, 2014 - Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines April 28-29, 2014 - Stilts Beach Resort, Calatagan Batangas

President: Romeo Solatorio Vice-President: Rhiverli Quine Secretary: Mary Ann Vergara Seminar Committee Chairman: Arnold Ramos Program Committee Chairman: Joseph Ken Magno Tournament Director: Ronaldo Baxafra Technical Director: Jessielyn Baxafra Tournament Committee: Junar F. Vidal Rogelio Santos Hedy Santos Reynaldo SensonHall of Fame Committee: Jimmy Ibrahim Michael Chuatoco Brian Plaza Ivy Clark SensonProgram Committee: Anthony de Guzman Mikeli Mapua Mizha de Guzman Rogelio VasquezInternational Coordinators: Christian Mayer Mannie de Matos Jose IsidroAdvisers: Media: Perry Gil Mallari / Bella Marie Saguin Education: Professor Armando Soteco Tourism / Culture: Engr. Jose Dion Diaz Technical: Dannie San Joaquin

Pre-Event Meeting

March 1, 2014 at the MAMFMA gym a meeting was held for the 2nd FMA Hall of Fame which Punong Lakan Nicholas was holding in preparation for the upcoming event.The people that were present to support the event:Mr. Rennie Ross ng YawYan Kampilan Steven Dowd - Arnis Balite Engr. Jose Dion Diaz - PIGSSAI Mr. Dannie San Joaquin Mr. Roberto Labaniego Ms. Patty Caballero Mr. Sunshine Facto - Sinag Filipino Martial Arts Mr. Ronnie Royce Base - Laraw Kali Pamuok Filipinomartialarts Mr. Jaime Francisco Mr. Juned Memon Ms. Mikeli Mapua Mr. Ken Magno Mr. Kenji Himura Mr. Maan Vergara Mr. Arnold Ramos Ms. Arce Santos Mr. Romeo Solatorio Mr. Henry Espera - Rapido Realismo Kali Mr. Reynaldo Lumbog Senson Ms. Michiko Akeizha Nicolas-De Guzman Mr. Anthony De Guzman Ms. Jemn Nuñez Baxafra Mr. Jimmy Ibrahim Mr. Artemio Amato Ms. Ivy Clark Teodoro Senson

Back drop for the event completed

2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame The 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame was a successful event of the year organized by the Mod-ern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts headed by the Punong Lakan Garitony Nicolas - the Executive Director of the Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame is a proud partner by One Fighting Champion, Stix Arnis, Leigh Travel and Tours, Mars Photography and Eljan Sports Wear Equipment.

April 24, 2014 (Thursday) - Seminar Day 1 Venue: Ramon Magsaysay Hall Organizers with IDNote: 1. Food for registered guests only (Food Stub) 2. Different groups can post their 2ft x 3ft banners Pre-Event Proposed Itinerary0600 - Preparation [PMAHOF Organizers] 0700 - Registration [Maan, Ivy] 0800 - Opening Prayer [Brian] National Anthem Formal bowing to flag & masters Welcome Remarks [Engr. Jose Dion D. Diaz (PIGSSAI)] Introduction & Scope Rules & Regulations (Rogelio, Ever (marshals)) 0830 - Grandmaster Henry Espera(Rapido Realismo Kali) 0930 - Grandmaster Osias Banaag (Global Sikaran) 1030 - Grandmaster Tony Diego (Kalis Illustrisimo)1130 - Lunch Break1300 - Lakan Ronnie Base (Laraw Kali Pamuok) 1400 - Maestro Rennie Ross (Yaw Yan Kampilan) 1430 - Grandmaster Cristino Vasquez (Ipit Pilipit Arnis) 1530 - Grandmaster Bert Labaniego (Lightning Scientific) 1630 - Awarding of certificates to participants and Picture Taking 1645 - Closing Remarks [Punong Lakan] 1700 - Final formal bowing to flag and Masters

The first day of the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame if the different Filipino Martial Arts Sem-inar the program started with the Opening Prayer by Brian Plaza, followed by the National Anthem and the Welcome Remarks by Mr. Jeff Nisnisan. These are some of the Filipino martial arts Personalities: Patty Cabal-lero the daughter of Grandmaster Benjamin Luna, Efren Tila from Italy, Enrico Kaule from Germany, Jeff Panes and Marco Zeller from Switzerland, Sunshine facto from Sinag Martial Arts Institute, Prof. Armando Soteco - School of Arnis Professionals, Grandmaster Andy Kunz, Master Jimmy Ibrahim from Falcon Consolidate Martial Arts, Danilo Salvador, Tim Alfonso, Jonathan Miguel. Rick O’Brien and Galip Akdas from Turkey. The seminar was conducted by: Grand-master Roberto “Bert” Labaniego by the Light-ning Scientific, Punong Guro Reynaldo Samson head of the Salaknib Martial Arts, Grandmaster Henry Espera Founder of Rapido Realismo Kali, Kalis Illustrisimo group headed by Master Peach-ie Baron, Master Arnold Narzo and Guro Alex Ercia; Master Rolando Hong from the Cinco Teros; Maestro Rennie Ross head of Yaw Yan Kampilan; and Grandmaster Cristino Vasquez from International Modern Arnis Federation Phil-ippines and founder of Ipit Pilipit Arnis.

April 25, 2014 (Friday) - Seminar Day 2Venue: Ramon Magsaysay Hall Organizers with IDNote: 1. Food for registered guests only 2. Different groups can post their 2ft x 3ft bannersPre-Event Proposed Itinerary0600 - Preparation [PMAHOF organizers] 0700 - Registration [Maan, Ivy] 0800 - Opening Prayer [Brian] National Anthem Formal bowing to flag and Masters Welcome Remarks (Professor Armando Soteco) Introduction & Scope Rules & Regulations [Rogelio, Ever]0830 - Sinawali Seminar Rules & Regulations (Reynaldo Senson, Rogelio Vasquez) 0900 - Arnis Kickboxing System Seminar Rules & Regulations [ Junar Vidal, Arnold Ramos] 0930 - Arnis Tournament Seminar Rules & Regulations [Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra] 1030 - Registration (Anyo Competition)1130 - Lunch Break1300 - Anyo Competition (Yantok/Rattan ) Category: Kids(11 years old and below) Juniors (17 and below) Seniors (18 and Above) - Stick Concept (Solo, Double and Espada y Daga) - Blade Concept (Replica Weapon) - Open Weapon (Bangkaw, Nunchuck,Sangot,Tonfa) 1600 - Awarding of winners (with certificate) 1630 - Closing Remarks [Punong Lakan] 1645 - Final formal bowing to flag and Masters

The 2nd day of the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame the different Tournament Rules in Arnis Anyo, Sinawali Rules, Arnis Kick Boxing Rules and the Arnis Baxafra Rules after each seminar there are com-petition in Sinawali, Anyo and Pang-oran. The Sinawali Seminar Rules & Regulations was conducted by Punong Guro Reynaldo Senson and Punong Guro Rogelio Vasquez. Champion for the Sinawali competition the Finland Team: Tomi Harrell and Vilma Harell, 1st runner up from Salaknib Martial Arts Group and the 2nd runner up Salaknib Martial Arts Group. Next seminar was about the tournament rules and regulation of the Arnis Kickboxing System (ARKI-BOS) Seminar Rules & Regulations given by Master Junar Vidal and Arnold Ramos. The champion for the Arkibos tournament was James Morales against Boris Mendoza. After the seminar the Arnis Tournament Seminar Rules & Regulations by Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra and for the Anyo Competition Seminar Guro Roger Santos. The Category for the Anyo were: Stick Concept (Solo, Double and Espada y Daga), Blade Concept (Replica Weapon - wood, metal, etc.) and Open Filipino Martial Arts Weapon.

Womens Light Weight Division Sharena E. Domingo (UBA) - Gold Koole Carla Viray (PUP) - Silver Jean Endraca (UBA) - BronzeWomens 63 kg above Ahzel Miral (TCU) - Gold Bernadette Sanay (PUP) - Silver Yolanda Almeda (MKAT) - Bronze Regina Quintos (PUP) - BronzeBoys 8 and below Carl Vincent Pilapil (Paclibar) - Gold Christian Dalmacio (Paclibar) - SilverBoys 9-10 years old Jhon Louis Pilapil (Paclibar) - Gold Allan Chester Jordan (Paclibar) - Silver Dranreb Pelino (PBF) -BronzeBoys 11-12 years old Jovito Dalmacio (Paclibar) - Gold Ivannel Gammang (Salaknib) - SilverBoys13-15 years old Arvien De Oro (UBA) - Gold Sean Mallen (Paclibar) - Silver John Paul Agagas (Paclibar) - Bronze Cris Penaranda (Paclibar) - BronzeBoys16-17 years old Romeo Ditadlan (Paclibar) - Gold Raffy Dela Cruz (UBA) - Silver John Carlo Bonilla (LSPU) - Bronze John reyz Base (TCU) - BronzeMens Bantam Weight Division Romualdo Francisco (Paclibar) - Gold Wildon Jeric Quiver (LSPU) - Silver Alfrederic Flores (TCU) - Bronze Emil Canilao – (Salaknib) - Bronze

April 26, 2014 (Saturday) - Tournament DayPre-Event Proposed Itinerary0600 - Preparation [PMAHOF organizers] 0700 - Registration [Maan, Ivy] 0800 - Opening Prayer [Brian] National Anthem Formal bowing to flag & masters Welcome Remarks [Grandmaster Danny San Joaquin] Oath Of Sportsmanship [TBA] Formal opening of tournament [Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra]0900 - Arnis Sparring Competition Arnis Kickboxing Competition1700 - Awarding of certificates of appreciation Awarding of winners Closing Remarks [Punong Lakan] Final formal bowing to flag and Masters

Tournament ResultsGirls 8 and below Justine Vidal (Rondonian Strikers) - Gold= Jenald Reign N. Baxafra (UBA) - SilverGirls 9-10 years old Vivian Seguridad (Salaknib) - Gold Kimberly Ganaden (Salaknib) - Silver Rocelmia Sevilla (PBF) - BronzeGirls 11-12 years old Krizelle Bolataolo (Salaknib) - Gold Christelle Caro (Salaknib) - SilverGirls 13-15 years old Ross Ashley Monville (UBA) - Gold Catherine Gahol (UBA) - Silver Ronalyn Louise N. Baxafra (UBA) - Bronze Sherica Abad (Rondonian) - Bronze

Girls 16-17 years old Charlotte Ann Tolentino (UBA) - Gold Liezel Molit (PUP) - Silver Maureen Arellano (LSPU) - Bronze Rikkie Mae Rimando (Salaknib) - BronzeWomens Extra Light Weight Division Katrina Catanggay (Paclibar) - Gold Leona Faeldin (TCU) - Silver Judy Marie Daiz (UBA) - Bronze Christine Joie Tolentino (PUP) - BronzeWomens Half Light Weight Division Sarah Jane David (PUP) - Gold Kristine Damian (UBA) - Silver Lavinia Esquivel (Paclibar) - Bronze Katrina P. Milan (UBA) - Bronze

Mens Extra Light Weight Division Jerald De Lima (PUP) - Gold John Joshua Bilangel (PUP) - Silver Aaron Dale Astronomo - (LSPU) - Bronze Arvee Corpuz - (Paclibar) – BronzeMens Half Light Weight Division Cyrill San Diego (PUP) - Gold Arnel Caber (Paclibar) - Silver Richirow Marquez (PUP) - Bronze Bryan Laroza (AIMS) - BronzeMens Light Weight Division Calyxjade Arguilles (AIMS) – Gold Regin Albarico (LSPU) - Silver Marjhun Capuno (AIMS) - Bronze John Aron Tibayan (AIMS) - BronzeMens Half Middle Weight Division J Malanay (Paclibar) - Gold Ronald P. Sarmiento (Salaknib) - Silver Gunpol De Vega (PCCR) - Bronze

Mens 81 kg and above Rommel Furto (Paclibar) - Gold Patrick Punzalan (AIMS) - Silver Daylan Merit (Pro Active) - Bronze Kyle Calimlim (AIMS) - BronzeMens 40 years old and above Demetrio Matulac (LSPU) - Gold Tomi Harrel (FMACF) - Silver Rick O’ Brien (Pro active) - Bronze Bolataolo (Salaknib) - Bronze

April 27, 2014 (Sunday) - Gala NightVenue: Manila HotelPre-Event Proposed Itinerary1300 - Final Rehearsal [Performers] Preparation [PMAHOF organizers]0700 - Registration [Maan,Ivy] 0800 -Doxology National Anthem Opening Remarks [Ken, Mikeli (emcees)] Production Number Welcome Remarks Introduction of Guest Speaker [Meo] Speech of the Guest Speaker2000 - Pictorial by group on stage Dinner (Johnny Thompson (Elvis Impersonator) Performance)2100 - Production Number FBI (Full Blooded Ifugao headed by Punong Guro Jayson Vicente) Performance Awarding of PMAHOF Inductees2230 - Closing Remarks [Punong Lakan]

On April 27, 2014 the awards night which held at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel was started at 6pm by the Opening prayer of Pastor Rodolfo Bautista, then followed by the production number from the Baguio All Star Arnis, Inc., and Salaknib Martial Arts with the Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts followed by the National Anthem. The Welcome Remarks was given by the President of the Hall of Fame Mr. Romeo Solatorio, then introductions of the Guest of Honor and Speaker by Mr. Arnold Ramos for the President of the One Fighting Championship by Mr. Victor Cui.

HIghlight of the event. Different Heads of Filipino martial arts styles doing a demo in Formal Attire at the sametime with Manli-likha Jean Paul Zialcita providing the beat n the drum during the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame at Manila Hotel.

HIghlight of the event. The unforgetable Bird Dance by different martial art-ists all over the world during the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame wearing formal attire..

This was the list of the inductees for the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame: TOP 10 Filipino Martial Artists are: Jefferson M. Banaag, Godofredo Fajardo, Joemar Obejas, Alex Ortega, Mitze Secopito Palattao, Brian Plaza, Jaime Quizana, Joemico Salomon, Pepi-to Sabalberino and Arnel Zamuco.

For the Honor Awards:FMA Student of the Year - Maryann Vergara Rookie Instructor of the Year - Arnold H. Ramos Rookie FMA Instructor of the Year (Male) - Joseph Kenneth Magno Instructor of the Year - Leovigildo Marcelino and Michael Chuatoco Instructor of the Year (Female) - Jessielyn Baxafra International Instructor of the Year - Rick O’Brien Outstanding Trainer of the Year - George Edillor Sikaran Instructor of the Year - Jasper Movilla FMA Instructor of the Year (Female) - Vilhelmiina Harell Best Fighter of the Year - Norman Guilleno Best Fighter of the Year - Kim Elvambuena Best Referee Judge - Hedina Santos Best Coach of the Year - Virgilio Tubera Senior Instructor of the Year - Narciso Elefante Martial Arts School of the Year - Salaknib Martial Arts Best MMA Organizer of the Year in promoting the Filipino Fighters - One Fighting Championship Martial Arts Organization of the Year - Global Sikaran Federation Printing Publishing of the Year - Central Books, Inc. Karate Master of the Year - Dennis Aquino Sikaran Master of the Year - Emmanuel Banaag Master Instructor of the Year - Geoffre Banaag Master of the Year - Tomi Harrell Filipino Martial Arts Master of the Year - Fernando Abenir III Martial Artist of the Year - Jayson Sterling Outstanding Martial Artist of the Year - Crisanto Cuevas Man of the Year - Mannie de Matos Woman of the Year - Cecille Estrada Tubera For the Distinguished Awards are: Distinguished FMA Instructor Award - Jayson Vicente Distinguished Master Award - Alexander Plaskin Distinguished Martial Artist Award - Juerg Ziegler International Sikaran Grandmaster of the Year - Hari Osias Banaag Platinum Lifetime Award - Rogelio Santos Silver Lifetime Award - Christian Mayer Golden Lifetime Award - Cesar Bencito Pioneer Lifetime Award -Rolando Hong Punong Lakan Award - Jean Paul Zialcita Dangal ng Lahi Award - Cristino Vasquez Living Legend Award - Roberto Labaniego

The closing remarks was given by the Executive Director of the Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame Mr. Garitony Nicolas. The said award night was hosted by Ms. Mikeli Mapua and Mr. Ken Magno.

The last two days of the 2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame is the Camp Beach Training at Stilts Beach Resorts, Calatagan Batangas. The two days event attended by: Oleg Antonov, Ronnie Base, Aydin Bir-gul,Christian Chuatoco, Rina Delfino, Ruth Hummel, Umut Inan, Galip Akdas, Mira Lusterio, Christine Magno, Christmas Magno, Joseph Ken Magno, Kevin Magno, John Nicolas, Rhiverli Quine, Rick O’Brien, Liza Pan, Jaime Quizana, Dannie san Joaquin, Ivy Senson, Reynaldo Senson, Romeo Solatorio, Rogelio Vasquez, Flor Enriquez, Mizha de Guzman, Anthony de Guzman, Christian mayer, Alexandra Syecher, Lowis Stech-er, Quirin Stecher, Simeon Stecher, Sven Stecher, Kelvin Washington, Junar Vidal, Deborah Vidal and Sunshine.

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