Boat-racing teams from the Visayas emerged victorious at
the 3rd Pioneer National Bangkarera which was held in Villa Beach in Arevalo,
Iloilo City.
The annual event wasn’t just a win for the Visayas teams;
it was also a successful run for Pioneer Epoxy in cooperation with Angat sa
Dagat® Organization, as the third installment attracted a total of 58 teams and
155 boats—a marked increase from the previous year’s turnout.
“This tournament was designed to strengthen the camaraderie
among boat racers nationwide, all of whom make a living as fishermen and boat
makers,” said Alben Manuel, Group Product Manager - Epoxy Cans of Pioneer
Adhesives, Inc.
“By staging this annual national event, we’re giving our
local fishermen and boat makers a platform where they can showcase their
skills. It’s also our way of giving back to all the members of their community,
who have been using our products for the past 60 years,” he added.
Winners
Team Cebu Racing from Cebu City topped the 16-18 hp
category, followed by Team Aranicole from Hagonoy, Bulacan and Team Alaska
Sibugay from Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, in second and third place, respectively.
The 7 – 7.5 hp hp division saw Team Overtime (G-Brosis) of
Estancia, Iloilo win first place, followed by Team Bianes from Pontevedra,
Negros Occidental in second, and Team JRS of Liloan, Cebu in third.
In the 18 hp & below ASD (Angat sa Dagat®) category,
Team Los Niňos from Ivisan, Capiz bested Team Batabat of Tibiao, Antique.
Unisan Racers from Nueva Valencia, Guimaras finished third.
Meanwhile, in the paddleboat division, Team Adrian emerged
in first place, followed by Team Guimaras and Team Iraya Tando (Faith) in
second and third place, respectively.
All paddleboat category winners are notably from Nueva Valencia,
Guimaras.
“We intend to highlight National Bangkarera as an annual
sport that the country can look forward to. We will continue to hold the races
in different venues and increase the fan base,” Manuel said.
The two-day event was held on April 13-14, 2018. Over Php 1
million in cash and product prizes were given away.
The first Pioneer National Bangkarera was held in Puerto
Princesa City in 2016, where 27 teams and 60 boats joined. On its second run in
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, participation increased to 40 teams and 96
boats.
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