Champions are Crowned in the Queen City of the South Yamaha Grand Prix 9

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The 2nd Leg of the Yamaha Grand Prix was a heated showdown in Cebu. The scorching weather was only an appetizer for the blistering battle of the evening. Riders from regions of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and Wildcards looked to unseat ‘The Chairman’ Masato Fernando from his dominance in the 150 Open UB Category. J.E Inguito, Bornok Mangosong, and McKinley Kyle Paz, were worthy contenders as they fought their way to the top. But Masato could not be denied and cruised to the finish line to strengthen his dominance over the category.

YGP 150 Open UB Season Championship	Champion	Masato Fernando
	2nd Place	John Emerson Inguito
	3rd Place	Bornok Mangosong

The All-Female category already has its 3 finalists from the region of Mindanao. Now it was time find out the Trio of Cebu. C-Let Quizon led the way with her unparalleled skill and experience against her fellow females. It was a happy moment for her to see that she is racing alongside more women in her hometown and is excited with growth of the category. She may have finished at the top but the race was all about the ladies alongside her, together it was a demonstration of the ability of the fearless Filipina on the track.

All-Female Category	Champion	C-Let Quizon
	2nd Place	Alicia Ortega
	3rd Place	RK Cuesta

The dealer cup race was an anticipated rematch. The category had LYR Motorhub and Motorace getting the best of their counterparts in the expert and intermediate categories respectively. Durraine Dan Carlos remained at the top in the overall standings but by suffering a loss in the Cebu leg it opens an opportunity to Garry Caneda and Ernie Daguio Jr. to claim his spot in the expert category. In the Intermediate category John Paul Lantape still leads the way statistically even with just a 2nd place finish. Bornok Mangosong and Mcdon Dave Sande help their cause with their own podium finishes and set themselves up for a shot at 1st place.

Dealer Cup Race Expert	Champion	Ernie Daguio Jr	DHCI Cyclehaus Racing
	2nd Place	John Emerson Inguito	Motorace Racing
	3rd Place	Garry Caneda	DES Marketing Racing

Dealer Cup Race Intermediate	Champion	McDon Dave Sande	LYR Motorhub Racing
	2nd Place	John Paul Lantape	Motorace Racing
	3rd Place	Bornok Mangosong	Rhean Marketing Racing

Now that the YGP has finished with Cebu, the Luzon region remains as the last qualifying leg before the Championship match. The Yamaha Grand Prix resumes at SM City Sta. Rosa on July 22.

RESULTS FOR OTHER CATEGORIES:

Category	Pos	Rider Name
Sniper 150 One-Make Race	Champion	Ernie Daguio Jr
	2nd Place	McDon Dave Sande
	3rd Place	Mario Borbon Jr
160 Open AT	Champion	Mario Borbon Jr
	2nd Place	Sylvester Ramirez
	3rd Place	Rj Comendador
Motorace Fun Race AT	Champion	Jefferey Galleros
	2nd Place	Van Ricablanca
	3rd Place	Gian Comendador
DES Marketing Fun Race UB	Champion	Carlo Rangas
	2nd Place	Eliezer Langbid
	3rd Place	Hervin Villaflor

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LEADERBOARD – 150 OPEN UB

Pos	Riders Name	Racing Team	Total Points
1	Masato Fernando	Yamaha Spec V	100
2	John Emerson Inguito	4S1M Yamaha	72
3	MckInley Kyle Paz	Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito	62
4	Bornok Mangosong	Rhean Marketing	59
5	Garry Caneda	Yamaha Mw323	42
6	Herbert Lopez	4S1M Yamaha	34
7	Robert Espiritu	Privateer	28
8	Simon Solon	Privateer	29
9	Eljay Sumangil	SpeedZilla-FiTechDavao	25
10	Jayson Cabahug	Privateer	22
11	Marzan Rezada	SpeedZilla-FiTechDavao	19
12	Amber Torres	Privateer	14

RACERS LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE EXPERT CATEGORY

Pos	Riders Name	Racing Team	Total Points
1	Durraine Dan Carlos	LYR Motorhub Racing	38
2	Garry Caneda	Des Marketing Racing	36
3	Ernie Daguio Jr.	DHCI Cyclehaus Racing	36
4	John Emerson Inguito	Motorace Racing	30
5	Ephraim Onahon	Rhean Marketing	27
6	Aljon Valencia	New Nemar Racing	23

RACERS LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY

1	John Paul Lantape	Motorace Racing	45
2	Bornok Mangosong	Rhean Marketing	36
3	McDon Dave Sande	LYR Motorhub Racing	35
4	Simon Solon	Des Marketing Racing	29
5	Marzan Resada	DHCI Cyclehaus Racing	22
6	Travis Borja	New Nemar Racing	13

DEALER LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE

TEAMS	1ST LEG	2ND LEG	TOTAL	RANKINGS
MOTORACE RACING TEAM	35	40	75	1st
LYR MOTORHUB RACING TEAM	35	38	73	2nd
DES MARKETING RACING TEAM	36	29	65	3rd
RHEAN MARKETING RACING TEAM	36	27	63	4th
DHCI CYCLEHAUS RACING TEAM	22	36	58	5th
NEW NEMAR RACING TEAM	26	10	36	6th

Yamaha Honored at 2018 Motobuilds Pilipinas

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Yamaha Motor Philippines presented its Big Bikes as the Pioneers of Emotion. Aside from power and performance that is surely delivered, these motorcycles immerse you in an unforgettable experience that is fueled by passion. These machines were exhibited in the recent 2018 Motobuilds Pilipinas and they did not disappoint.

It was a full house at Hall 1 of the SMX convention center where the community of Big Bike riders and Builders all came together. On display were the XSR900, Tracer 900, MT-09 & 07, Super Tenere, and the TMAX.

The highlight of Yamaha’s booth was the heritage model SR400. The classic model was perfect for the event because it can be enjoyed as it is for those retro lovers; and is a great base for builders to show off their creativity. It was awarded the honor of Bike of the night, outshining the entire roster of the show. The ‘lane splitter’ design was created by renowned builder Benjie Dompor. The model was also awarded 1st place in the 400cc café racer building category.

The Yamaha SZ was featured in the Build-Off Battle of Champions that was won by Noel Marfori against past winners Todee Teodoro and Jorge Jacinto. His rendition of the remastered SZ was stunning to say the least.

Be part of Yamaha’s Big Bike culture with its entire lineup and experience the power of emotion.

Davao, CDO to Get Free and Confidential HIV Testing on 26 May

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The Olympus Society of Davao, Inc. (OSD) and Kagay-an PLUS–Preserving Life, Uniting Society, Inc. (K-PLUS) will join with LoveYourself, Inc. in a nationwide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing day on May 26 (Saturday) to address the increasing number of persons diagnosed with HIV in Mindanao.

Based on records from the Department of Health (DOH), it showed that about 70 new cases were recorded in Regions 10 and 11 combined, which is equivalent to eight percent of the total 912 newly diagnosed HIV cases in March 2018 alone.

The OSD and K-PLUS will bring LoveYourself’s “This is Me: Brave and Free” campaign – the first-ever community-based multi-city HIV testing to Davaoeños and Kagay-anons on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. To join, register atwww.bitly.com/ThisIsMe2018.

The OSD of Davao City will hold the HIV testing at #36 Loyola St., Bo. Obrero, Poblacion District while the K-Plus in Cagayan de Oro City will conduct the testing at Pearlmont Hotel, Limketkai Drive.

OSD Chairperson Oscar Obenza Jr. said their group started as a text-based clan in June 2014 and evolved into a beacon for gender-equality, addressing the stigma and discrimination on HIV.

“We will continue advocating the programs [i.e., HIV prevention] in line with the thrust and direction of the organization,” Obenza said.

The K-PLUS, on the other hand, was formed mid-2015 with an aim to represent the LGBT and the people living with HIV (PLHIV) communities, according to K-PLUS, Inc. Executive Director Enrique Niño Patricio.

“We are doing this for a CAUSE [HIV advocacy], and not for APPLAUSE,” Patricio emphasized.

Patricio urged Kagay-anons to be open-minded on HIV-related services to eliminate the stigma of HIV in Cagayan de Oro. He also encouraged the public to take advantage of the free government services such as HIV testing and treatment.

The “This Is Me: Brave and Free” campaign is supported by the DOH-Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., Save the Children, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Philippines, Philippine NGO Council on Population Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC), AusAID Australian Aid Program and HIVOS Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation.

Visit www.bitly.com/ThisIsMeInfo for more details.