MANILA, Philippines - Are you hungry enough to win?
Apparently these 25 gobblers are. Check out the top “gurgitators” who made it to the finals of 7-Eleven’s Big Bite Challenge:
Donald “Top Gun” Jao, Kyle “The Beast” De Guzman, Crisaldo “Dominator” Mendiao, Seth “Raging Demon” Rubian, Cermino “Super” Dela Cruz, Rodrigo “Airstrike” Villamor, William “Chomp” Amba, Rey “Gun” Mahilum, Eldebrando “Matador “Guevarram, Jowel “Em Pacho” Lazaga, Marvin James “Magic Man” Alzola, John Paul “Macho Man” Aragoncillo, James “Super Spy” Pierce, Marvin “More, More” Mora, Daniel “Gigantic” Janoras, Leonardo “Epic” Reataza, Paolo Jonas “Eating Rage” Paguio, Leopoldo “Black Hole” Quinto, Jr. , Domingo “Symphony of Digestion” Beltrano, Jose Lucrecio “Running Devil” Rivera, Edwin “Lightning Strike” Duque, Michael “Jaws” Samonte, Raymond “Exploding Bazooka” Bagoncia, Reynate “Alien” Irarte and Eduardo “Anaconda” Nariz.
Proving that Filipinos are a force to be reckoned with in any competitive sport, these names have proven the strength of their gut — literally — by making it to the semi-finals of the country’s first hotdog eating competition hosted by 7-Eleven Philippines.
The fastest eaters gathered from 7-Eleven stores nationwide are set to battle it out at the final Big Bite Match where the champion gurgitator will bring home P500,000 in cash.
The event will be held on Sept. 26 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. For questions and inquiries, visit www.eatingmachinesphilippines.com.