Bako nipped Kalit's Ramsey Villaver while Social Climbers' Joebert Duran settled third.
Michael Abellano arrived solo for fourth place.
In the bunch sprint, Road Cyclist of the Year leader Xerox Lauron beat Richard Patalinghug for the fifth spot in the event supported by Spark Kleen Laundry Powder, Vellum, Independent Fabrication, Al Figer, Frank Gatdula, Glenn Rasco and inoybikes.com. - Caecent O. No-ot