Heavyweights clash in NCA derby

MANILA, Philippines - The National Cockers Alliance (NCA) holds another top-notch derby on Feb. 21 with the country’s leading breeders participating at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

The event, hosted by Patrick Antonio, boasts of an elite roster that includes NCA members Charlie Ang, Gerry Ramos, Eddie Gonzales, Tommy Chua, Osang dela Cruz, Ellan Nagaño, Rene Medina, Bebot Uy, Jun Topacio, James Uy, Eugene Martin, Luding Boongaling, Manny Santos, Armand Santos, The Firefly Group, Ito Ynares, Nestor Mercado, Lito Orillaza, Joel Teves, Danny Teves, Mario Villamor, Ramon Mancenares, Rudy Albano, Jimmy Ang, Efren Canlas, Junjun Salazar, T. Sevilla, JR Tolentino, Eric dela Rosa, Butchoy Olaño, Gov. JJ Suarez, Boy Torres, George Torres, Claude Bautista and Boyet Joson.

Meanwhile, Ramon Mancenares’ RVM Deni and Butchoy Olano and Alberto Cruz’s IKA Sagupaan scored five points apiece to share top honors in the recent NCA derby hosted by Manny and Arman Santos.

Firefly 15 of Ernie Austria, EP Roosterville of Gov. Plaza, Binangonan BJ of Gov. Ito Ynares, and CJJT Pleasant SF of T. Sevilla, JR Tolentino, Junjun Salazar and Charlie Gayoso wound up with identical four points.

The Teves Brothers’ Tiffany & GCT La Maria finished with 3 1/2 points.

The next NCA derby will be held Feb. 28.