First Maritime Invitational Shootfest

WINNERS ALL. Police Capt Jessie Bercilla, Joel Amansec, Chito Majabaque, C/Engr. Alfredo Centeno, Engr. Nelson P. Ramirez, Leclair Strad G. Colacion, Frederick Laviña, Zaldy Pitogo, C/E Bernie C. Pitogo proudly show their trophies.
 

IN SPITE of the rains and muddy grounds, the first day of the First Maritime Invitational Shootfest was a big success. The friendly shooting competition, which took place at the PNP NCRPO Firing Range, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, last January 22-23, 2000, was participated by beginners, amateurs, and professional gun enthusiasts not only from the seafaring industry but also from Philippine Coast Guard and Auxiliary, AFP Reservists, PNP and other law enforcers, celebrities and members of media.
The shootfest’s objective is to promote safety in handling of firearms, shooting proficiency, camaraderie, sportsmanship and individual discipline.

According to Capt. Bernie Pitogo (PCGA), chairman of the organizing committee, the increasing incidence of violence in the country made it imperative for every peace-loving citizen to be vigilant for self-protection as well as for the security of the family and property.

Pitogo said  that one way of ensuring protection is by acquiring a gun. "While it is very easy for all types of criminals, including thieves and robbers, to acquire guns, civilians have no way of neutralizing these elements except by relying on the police which more often than not could not cope with the rising incidence of crimes," he said, citing the shortage of law enforcers.

He explained that the only remedy to this shortage of law enforcers is to enable responsible citizens to acquire a gun for protection. However, owning a gun is not enough to ensure security. "A gun owner must have a proper training in handling firearms and must have exercise patience and be an example in discipline," he said, adding that gun ownership entails responsibility, thus a gun owner will only use his firearm when his or his family's security is threatened.

During the competition, participants were also given tips on responsible gun ownership while honing skills in actual firing and hitting targets.

There were a total of 118 participants in 25 divisions.

The results are as follows: (Open Division) AGGREGATES: Champion: Jose N. Hernandez; 1st runnerup, Jowee Tin; 2nd runnerup, Emar M. Ricalde.

(Standard Division) AGGREGATES: Champion, Ricky Antonel; 1st runnerup, Jessie Bercilla; 2nd runnerup Jay Millena; 3rd runnerup, Jojo Mayo.

(Modified Division/Aggregates) Champion, Bernie C. Pitogo; 1st runnerup, Arnold M. Gonzales; 2nd runnerup, Roland Berin.

(Open Division/Seafarers) Champion, Joel Amansec; 1st runnerup, Chito F. Majabague; 2nd runnerup, Nelson P. Ramirez.

(Standard Division/Seafarers) Champion, Bernie C. Pitogo; 1st runnerup, Stan Santiago; 2nd runnerup, Allan Umali.

(Modified Division/Seafarers) Bernie C. Pitogo; 1st runnerup Arnold M. Gonzales

(Standard Division/Auxiliary Coast Guard) Champion, Bernie C. Pitogo; 1st runnerup, Stan Santiago; 2nd runnerup, Leofrank Castrence.

(Standard Division-Military/AFP-Reservist) Champion, Erwin Castillo; 1st runnerup, Dante Managat; 2nd runnerup, Roland Deguito.

(Standard Division/PNP/ Lawman) Champion, Jessie Bercilla; 1st runnerup, Sherwin Amposta; 2nd runnerup, Clemente Barrozo.

(Open Division/ Media/Celebrity) Champion, Emar Ricalde; 1st  runnerup, Nelson P. Ramirez

(Standard Division-Media/Celebrity) Champion, Paul Villadolid

(Open Division-Lady) Champion, Michelle C. Real; 1st  runnerup, Thess Bautista

STANDARD DIVISION-LADIES Champion, Santi Santiago

(Revolver Division-Seafarers) Champion, Roberto G. Nieto

(Revolver Division-Seafarers) Champion, Arnold Gonzales

MAN VS. MAN Open Division-Aggregate Champion, Emar M. Ricalde; 1st  runnerup, Joel Amansec

MAN VS MAN (Standard Division) AGGREGATE Champion, Rundy Ebdane, 1st runnerup Jay Millena

MAN VS. MAN( Standard Division) SEAFARER Champion, Joel Amansec; 1st runnerup, Chito F. Majabague

STAGE 1, 2 and 3 (Seafarers) Champion, Bernie Pitogo.

Top 8 TYRO DIVISION (Seafarers) Champion, Edgardo F. Del Rosario, 1st runnerup, Leofrank Castrence, 2nd runnerup Frederick Lavinia.

MANILA SHOOTERS MEMBERS TOP 3 (Standard Division) CLASS “A” Champion, Jay Millena; 1st runnerup, Jojo Mayo; 2nd runnerup, Rundy Ebdane.

TOP 3 (Standard Division) CLASS “B” Champion, Peping Berti; 1st runnerup, Orlino Bisquera; 2nd runnerup, Carle Joseph Marcos.

TOP 3 (Standard Division) CLASS “C” Champion, Miguel DeGuzman; 1st runnerup, Nelson Samson; 2nd runnerup, Weng Reyes.

The shootfest also served as an opportunity for the members of the seafaring industry to briefly take time off the demands and rigors of business and at the same time promote friendship and camaraderie with other responsible gun owners.

President's Cup and Tournament of Champions

Members of  the Maritime Golf Community throw  their all out support to the Club Intramuros 2000 Golf Association.
 
 
 
 

CLUB Intramuros 2000 Golf Association held its First President's Cup and tournament of champions last Jan.  29. At least 100 golf enthusiasts from different sectors joined the competition.

Among the winners in the President's cup tournament were Mario Palacio, overall champion, class A division champion; best gross Eddie Deirkx; best net, Lito Ramos; Class B, best gross, Fernando Buloatao; best net, Felipe Mendoza; Class C best gross Mark Devrienht; best net, Buddy Chua.

In the guest division, Rod Villanueva capped the championship; 1st runnerup, Atty. Popoy Monsod; 2nd runner up, Roland Kapunan; 3rd runner up, Ed Serapio; fourth runnerup, Don Hijada; 5th runnerup, Willy Maldia; 6th runner up, Gov. Ben Chiongbian.

Engr. Ramirez in the 2nd stage
 
 

Capt. Leo Mirande