Yamaha Holds First Ever MotoGymkhana Competition

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. introduces a new style of racing with the MotoGymkhana; a time trial sport in which riders compete to maneuver in the shortest time through a course restricted by traffic cones or other obstacles. The competition was held at SM City Sta.Rosa and had 6 categories:

1. The Automatic Category : open to all riders
2. Underbone Open : open to all riders
3. SZ Category : for beginners
4. FZ Category : for beginners
5. TFX150 Group A : for beginners
6. TFX 150 Group B : for intermediate and expert riders

By using Yamaha Motorcycles which are of Global Standard, riders maximized their potential by using techniques of acceleration, braking, handling, and weight transfer during the tournament. Riders are given one walk-through and two practice runs before their actual run. Their fastest time including any penalties from two attacks is used to determine the overall result.

The winners are:

Automatic Open Category 
Champion – Christian Jose 
2nd Place – Lyle Parica 
3rd Place –Rashne Obligacion 
Underbone Open Category 
Champion – Luisito Sta Ana 
2nd Place – Paul Mark Doblada 
3rd Place – Raynan Reyes 


All SZ Users Open Category – (Will compete on the National Finals on September) 
Champion – Ronaldo Bautista 
2nd Place – Jollie Resurreccion 
3rd Place – Lester Kenneth Lorenzo 


All FZ Users Open Category – (Will compete on the National Finals on September) 
Champion – Maverick Azurin 
2nd Place – Victor Azurin 
3rd Place –Mike Bryan Pecayo 

TFX150 Beginner Class 
Champion – Carlos Alarcon 
2nd Place – Jermel Sevilla 
3rd Place –Jim Paulo Rabeza 


TFX150 Expert Class - Will compete on the National Finals on September 
Champion – Luisito Sta Ana 
2nd Place – Mark Paul Doblada 
3rd Place – Maverick Azurin 


Yamaha will the take the Motogymkhana across the Philippines with legs in Visayas and Mindanao with the finals taking place Luzon. 


Be part of history and witness a new era of competitive riding only with Yamaha.

Sending Surprises and Joy on the Road: Jollibee Culminates its Scratch2Win Promo

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Not much a believer of luck, a doctor’s usual Jollibee drive-thru has given her the most unexpected fortune.

In awarding the final winner of its Scratch2Win promo, the country’s leading fast-food chain surprised physician Lalaine Macatangay of Quezon City, with a grand celebration to go with her brand-new Honda BR-V.

Macatangay walked into a festive gathering at Jollibee Siena where, just a few weeks before, she drove over to buy a bucket of Chickenjoy for her children, Richard, 16, and Allison, 6.

Jollibee is usual fare for the Macatangays who would always conveniently “drive thru” the Siena store to get their langhap-sarap favorites. In fact, Dr. Lalaine reveals that she has two more unclaimed Scatch2Win ticket prizes at home.

“It was over the long weekend; we came from the mall and ordered food through Jollibee Siena’s drive thru. I didn’t even scratch the card until days after. It was already the Sunday before Labor Day when we found out. Imagine how excited we were,” recalled Dr. Lalaine.

“My family has always believed in hard work, but I guess there are also such things as luck, fortune, and blessings. The Scratch2Win promo really restored my faith in this kind of contests,” said Dr. Lalaine.

The People of Ifugao

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Ifugao is pronounced as i-pugao which means "inhabitants of the known Earth. The name is supposed to have come from ipugo which means "from the hill."

This describes the people who live there which anthropologists have regarded as possibly the oldest residents of the highlands. Their Ifugao people's origin is attributed to Indonesian migration which dates back as early as 800-500 BC.

The Banaue Rice Terraces, which was also known formerly as the Ifugao Rice Terraces, is what naturally comes in mind when you mention Ifugao.

Just as how majestic the rice terraces are, the people of Ifugao have their own epic stories to tell. If you understand their language, and when they get comfortable with you, they'll be able to tell you amazing stories that are mostly unknown to the Filipinos.

"Ifugao culture value kinship, family ties, religious and cultural beliefs. They're unique among all ethnic groups in the mountain province, not only for their interesting customs and traditions but also for their narrative literature such as the hudhud, an epic dealing with hero ancestors sung in a poetic manner." says Manny Bigornia when he wrote about the Ifugao People.