Track terror

Runners from Western Visayas (Region VI) are always considered a threat or make it terror, either in the road or in the track oval. Well, if you think this list hereunder is unimpressive, then what is? Three-time Milo Marathon champion and 1981 Sea Games Marathon champion Jimmy Dela Torre, former national marathon record holder, Sea Games champion and Barcelona Olympian Herman Suizo, Magnolia 20K champion Alvin Miraflores, former 10,000 meters national record holder Mario Castro, former Milo Marathon champions Eriberto Diaz, Paquito Rizalde, Julius Sermonia, and Vertek Buenavista who originally hailed from Lapaz, IloIlo City before migrating to Sto. Nino in Koronadal, South Cotabato. Also included in the star-studded list are Edgardo Pedregosa, Joel Datoon Romulo Manara, Hernandito Pineda (PAL Marathon Filipino champion) and one- legged Rudy Fernandez ( a former national record holder in the 1,600 meters). In the tracks, the Ilonggo Running Machine boasts of Sea Games gold medalists John Lozada, Ernie Candelario and Sean Guevara. And don’t forget Asias’   former fastest woman Ino cencia Solis. Just recently, Rene Herrera of Guimaras, competed in the London Olympics. In the ongoing Milo little Olympics, tracksters from the IloIlo National High School (INHS) finally ended UC’s reign in girls athletics while almost ending UC’s streak in boys division if not for the disqualification of its 4x4 relay team for passing the baton early” “Ti, aton gid ini.”

Treat For Grandparents

Grandparents will be treated to a variety show on September 9 at the SM City Consolacion Event Center featuring Elvis and Cebus’ top entertainers that include TV hosts Sam Costanilla and Ate Ging Montesclaros, stand-up comedian Max Andrino, magician and clown Chokolet (A.K.A Gilbert Amante) and one of Cebus’ top balladeer Boyet Lim. And just recently we got the confirmation of Mark Anthony Babiera, the Michael Jackson of Cebu. Babiera a two –time champion of Metro Got talent, who will dance to the beat of Billy Jean and Dangerous is indeed an added treat. Of course, the main performer will be Elvis who will render hits like Blue Suede Shoes, It’s Now or Never, Houng Dog, Don’t Be Cruel , Love Me Tenedr and a lot more. We are also expecting Cebu’s Perry Como, Herbert Buot to join the performers. Show starts at 5:00 p.m

San Juanico Bridge Run

Monsignor Alex Opiniano of the Tacloban Parish gave me a call and ask if I could direct a run in Tacloban to mark the anniversary of the Diocese. Monsignor Alex was excited when I told him we could include the San Juanico Bridge as part of the route. I’m sure we will have no problem with sponsors what with the full support of the Romualdez clan. “Basin motabang pod si Madam Imelda” said Monsignor Alex.

Senior Citizens’ Walk

SM City Consolacion marketing officer Sam Rottiers announced that the Senior Citizens’ Walk will be held on September 8 at 7:00am am and will just cover the malls’ perimeter. An aerobics warm up will be conducted just before the race while a Zumba event will follow inside the mall after the walk. Sam also said breakfast will be serve to the participants. Registration is free.  – THE FREEMAN