From http://www.valenzuela.gov.ph/press.php?id=200900512&tbl=press
TOP SPORT FISHERS SHINE IN MAYOR WIN TILT
Public Information Office by : Jehan Torda published: May 26, 2009
A total of 138 sport fishing enthusiasts participated in the second leg of the 2nd Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament held in Barangay Coloong last May 17. This follows the Barangay Tagalag leg of the tournament last May 2.
Now on its second year, the fishing tournament was organized by the Youth, Sports and Livelihood Office, headed by former Councilor Lorie Natividad-Borja, in partnership with the Filipino Anglers Organization.
Emerson Cacho and Samson Oabel bagged the first and second place awards respectively for the Biggest Bangus Catch category. Elmer Baldonado and Lino del Rosario, on the other hand, received the first and second place awards respectively for the Heaviest Tilapia Catch category. Vic Villanueva won the Biggest Apahap catch award.
Fishing enthusiasts also received special awards, including the Oldest, Youngest, Farthest Local Anglers and Special Specie Catch awards. For the second time, the Beltran Family from Caloocan City received the Angler Family award.
Former Coloong Punong Barangay Larry Ramos thanked Mayor WIN for choosing their fish pond as the venue of the fun fishing activity. Ramos said that they will continue to develop the fishing hub in their barangay.
Baldonado, a resident of Meycuayan City and also a two-time champion in the heaviest catch division, said that "Ako at ang aking mga kaibigan ay lubos na nagpapasalamat kay Mayor WIN ng Valenzuela City sa pagkakaroon ng ganitong torneo. Isa itong kapaki-pakinabang na aktibidad para sa lahat ng mahilig mangisda. Muli kaming sasali sa 3rd Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament! [My friends and I am very thankful to Valenzuela City Mayor WIN for this tournament. This is a very helpful activity for all fishing enthusiasts. We will all join the 3rd Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament!]"
According to Mayor WIN Gatchalian, Mr. Bien Penaranda gave him the idea to launch the said fun fishing tournament last 2008. The City Mayor hopes that this endeavour will promote the City of Valenzuela as a tourist spot for fishing enthusiasts.
Allan Santos of the Filipino Anglers Organization conducted the official weighing of the heaviest catch for the Biggest Bangus and Tilapia categories.
Second Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament Kap. Larry's Pond, Coloong Valenzuela City
General Tournament Information • Registration is limited to 150 Participants. Registration should be done thru the authorized registration centers prior to the tournament • Walk in registrants will only be allowed to join during the tournament date if there are slots available. First come, first served. • Fish can only be taken by rod and reel, hook and line and from the bank. • Other methods such as snagging (salvage), electrofishing (kuryente), bowfishing (pana or airgun), netting (lambat) and other methods are strictly not allowed. • Participants need to pay for their catch by the kilo • Registration Fee is P200 per person
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 17, 2009 (Kap Larry’s Pond, Coloong1)
6:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS 7:00 A.M. START OF TOURNAMENT 3:00 P.M. END OF TOURNAMENT . AWARDING
AWARD CATEGORIES • INDIVIDUAL – HEAVIEST SINGLE CATCH o Biggest Apahap – Trophy plus P5000 (Coloong only) o Biggest Bangus – Trophy plus P5000 o Biggest Tilapia – Trophy plus P5000 o Second Biggest Apahap – P3000 (Coloong Only) o Second Biggest Bangus – P3000 o Second Biggest Tilapia – P3000
From: http://www.valenzuela.gov.ph/press.php?id=20080401&tbl=press 1st WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament at Kap. Larry's Pond
To promote greater awareness and interest in caring for the environment, the City Government of Valenzuela launched yesterday (April 20, 2008), the 1st Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament, held at Barangay Coloong, this City.
Approximately 150 fishing enthusiasts from all over the Metro, some coming from as far as Binan, Laguna, participated in the event, aimed at promoting the fishponds in Valenzuela as a prime sport fishing destination.
According to Mayor Gatchalian, Practically the whole of District 1 of Valenzuela are fishponds. Our City was, and still is, known as an aquaculture center. Milkfish and tilapia are just some of our biggest produce. Our fishpond operators have also introduced other varieties of fish such as apahap (barramundi) and biya.
Through the tournament, the City Government hopes to promote tourism in the City. Fishing is a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature and to spend quality bonding time with the family, Gatchalian says further.
Out of 150 participants the following hooked the lucky catches:
Angler Family Award - Gonzales Family (Las Pinas) Oldest Angler Award - Jack Concepcion (74 years old) Youngest Angler Award - Emmanuel Gonzales (9 years old) Imported Angler Award - Mark Kunzer (Australia) Farthest Local Angler - Lito Accba (Silang, Cavite) Biggest Biya Catch Award - Michael Cundangan
