{"id":4969,"date":"2023-12-18T20:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darthbunbunz.com\/?p=4969"},"modified":"2023-12-25T17:00:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T17:00:53","slug":"puerto-princesa-a-paradise-and-sports-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darthbunbunz.com\/puerto-princesa-a-paradise-and-sports-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"PUERTO PRINCESA: A Paradise and Sports Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Puerto Princesa City, which forms part of the Philippines\u2019 Last Frontier, is first on the list of ideal destinations of travelers, adventure-seekers, and nature lovers. With a good number of sports tournaments being held in the city, it is now solidifying its status as the \u201cSports Capital of the Philippines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unstoppable. Phenomenal. Unbreakable. That\u2019s what Puerto Princesa is as it plays host to world-class sports activities such as marine events like kite-boarding, wakeboarding, water skiing, banana-boat ride, tube riding and hookah diving. The city also regularly hosts the \u201cMotocross Masters of Asia.\u201d the Philippine leg of the FIM UAM Asian Motocross Series, Puerto Princesa International Motocross Grand Prix, Thai Riders, Pinoy Riders, Mountain Bike XC Challenge, and Boxing Eve \u201cHamon sa Puerto Princesa\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Puerto Princesa understands that sports and tourism are interrelated and complementary driving forces for the promotion and sustainable economic development of the city as an attractive tourism destination. It continues to boost its tourist arrivals by hosting and organizing more sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is blessed with natural resources and landscape to hold excellent mass-participation events such as triathlons and marathons, mountain bike and motor cross races, beach volleyball, and other water sports competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTalagang naka-project na ang <\/em>Puerto Princesa s<\/em>a sports tourism. Syempre yung hinahabol nating <\/em>sports tourism yung mayroon<\/em>g international flavor,\u201d City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mega sports events such as Ironman and dragon boat festival can be catalysts for tourism development in Puerto Princesa if successfully leveraged in terms of destination branding, infrastructure development and other economic, cultural, and social benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IRONMAN 70.3 PUERTO PRINCESA-ASIA TRI-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second year of the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa – Asia Tri-Club Championship, the ultimate test of endurance, strategy, and strength, capped off the Philippines’ triathlon season. It was successfully held in Puerto Princesa on November 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 523 foreign and Filipino triathletes from 38 countries participated in the amazing race. Satar Salem (4 hours, 22 minutes, and 25 seconds) and Leyann Ramo (5 hours, 2 minutes, and 56 seconds) both of Tri SND Barracuda dominated the top overall age group for the male and female categories, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n

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China\u2019s Junyu Cao finished the race in second place at 4:23.13 while Dutch Olympian Eric Van der Linden rounded off the top three finishers in the male category with 4:24.41. Ramo\u2019s teammate Lyllian Grace Banzon trailed her at second place in 5:29.23 while American Catherine Wood completed the top three in the women\u2019s side with the time of 5:36.26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tri SND Barracuda of Lanao del Norte netted the country\u2019s top triathlon squad a whopping P500,000 purse put up by Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition was divided into three segments: a 1.9-kilometer swim in Puerto Princesa Baywalk, a 90-kilometer bike ride through the city\u2019s southern part, and a 21.1-kilometer run. The grueling course covered 113.0 kilometers, or 70.3 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron expressed his gratitude to the organizers, participants, and spectators for their support for Ironman 70.3. He also showed confidence that the competition will be successfully held again in the city next year as more local and foreign delegates are expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THIRD LEGENDS RIDE 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city understands that one of the most popular ways to experience a destination is through a sports event. It allows sports enthusiasts as well as tourists to better engage with local people, nature, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That happened when about 200 local and visiting riders participated in the 3rd Legends Ride 2023 held on November 18 in Puerto Princesa. The sports activity is part of the successful Subaraw Biodiversity Festival 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From the starting point at Caltex Junction 3, the riders of different groups from all over the country, led by the Tamilok Motorcycle Group, marched together. The other participants were the Big Bikes, Palawan Street Monkeys, Himass Motorcycle Group\/Hijos, United Sports Bike of Palawan (USP) and others on small bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route took the legend riders to Puerto Princesa landmarks such as the Montible Junction, Napsan at the Villa Francesca Resort in Simpocan, the Tala Beach Resort and straight to the Tennis Covered Court of the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex, inside Balayong People\u2019s Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you very much for bringing the Legends Ride to our city. Because you enjoyed it, you will definitely come back here. You are always welcome here in Puerto Princesa City,\u201d said City Mayor Bayron at the fellowship dinner at the Tennis Covered Court as he congratulated the organizers, riders, guests, and sponsors for the successful holding of the Legends Ride 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun Diagono, president of the National Federation of Motorcycles said they are very happy with the success of Legends Ride 2023. He set two goals in going to Puerto Princesa City: first was to unite all the big bikes clubs in the Philippines; and second, to invite various groups to the National Motorcycle Convention on April 26-27, 2024, at the Subic Bay Convention Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagono also convinced Puerto Princesa City bike legend Edward Butch Chase to hold the national convention in the city next year. He also promised to bring LMFI\u2019s 54-member bike clubs to participate in the upcoming event, including the Federation of Bikes Club based in Mindanao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the awarding, the youngest rider was Blu Andre Rausa, 19 years old; and the oldest rider was Bob Del Rosario, 74 years old. The Most Organized Group is Evo Riders Club Philippines and Biggest Group is Palawan Street Monkeys. A Special Citation was given to Philip Dulatas as the overall chair of the event, and a Certificate of Greatest Appreciation for the support of William Genato, Naj Abdul, and Elroy John \u201cClink: Hagedorn. The Living legend award was given to Edward Butch Chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other participating groups were the Legends Ride are Binuang, GBC, Bandits, Baghawi Rider Club, Bundakan Motorcycle Club and Widows Son Masonic Riders Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2ND INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2nd International Dragon Boat Festival 2023, held on November 19, attracted teams from Chinese Taipei, Manila, Cebu and Siargao which competed in the just-concluded 200-meter event. From this series of international activities, it has been proven that it is possible to raise the level of programs and activities in Puerto Princesa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strength, strategy, paddling speed, and teamwork were the advantages of the ‘paddlers’ who won the championship in the final competition. They showed the audience a breath-taking fight. Everyone wants to get away and no one wants to be left behind. So even on a sunny day, the applause and screams from the audience were loud and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the Women\u2019s Category, the Alliance of Masters from Manila won the championship; 1st runner-up is the Philippine Titans \u2013 Manila; Fire Dragons A is 2nd runner-up \u2013 Manila; and Rampage is 3rd runner-up \u2013 Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Men\u2019s Category, Mr. Canoe from Chinese Taipei won the championship. Followed by Philippine Titans in second place, Dagun Pilipinas A in third place and Alliance of Masters in fourth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battle in the Mixed Category was also uneventful where the Siargao Dragons from Surigao del Norte proved that they deserve to be champions. The Alliance of Masters placed second; Hongkong China Canoe took third place followed by SAG-1 from Manila in fourth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Masters Category where those aged 40 and above were given the opportunity to show their skills, the Sugbo Mighty Dragons from Cebu became champions; followed in second place by the Alliance of Masters; Rampage in third place; and Blue Phoenix from Manila in fourth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praise and admiration were showered on the leadership of the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragon Boat Federation, or PCKDF, for taking the lead in organizing the international sports event in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also heavily praised were the efforts shown by Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron in the tremendous success achieved by the municipal government for the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was not easy but we know that we can win these big international events of ours. Of course with the support of department heads, city hall employees and the citizens who are there to support what we do. And even the organizations that trust us for big events. I am very grateful,\u201d said City Mayor Bayron. \u201cPlease also expect that there are many more activities to look forward to that will definitely make the city recognized by the whole world not only for its eco-tourism wealth but also to become famous as the Sports Tourism Capital of the Philippines!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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