The influential National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders (NFGB) will have its own share of international cockfight fever this month, as it presents the"World Short Knife Championship 6 - Cock Derby" on Jan. 18 at Arcontica Coliseum  (Dasmarinas, Cavite).

The short knife competition (1 and ½ inch gaffs are used) was first developed in Mexico in the 1960s and later adopted by neighbouring states like Texas,  New Mexico, Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma and California.

“The gamest roosters can be found in short knife events and the best- shuffling gamebirds have a big chance of winning," said Gengen Arayata, president of Unified Cavite Breeders Association (UCBA), an affiliate of NFGB.

NFGB president Ricoy Palmares Jr. designated Arayata as chair of the World Short Knife Derby.

The champion will receive P400,000 ; any five points, P200,000.Entry fee is P22,000 and accepted weights are from  1.9 kgs. to 2.5 kgs.

Meanwhile, NFGB is also gearing up for the"Bullang Bullang National 9 –Bullstag Derby", which will run from Feb. 1 to 25 in various cockpits nationwide.

The format: 3- bullstag eliminations, 3- stag semifinals and 3- bullstag finals.Guaranteed prize is P12 million for an entry fee of P8,800 and minimum bet of P5,500.Only 2012 Bakbakan stags will be accepted.

The 2013 'Bullang Bullang' is co-presented by  Thunderbird and B - Meg Derby Ace, together with Supremo Feeds, Salto Feeds, Lakpue Drug Inc., Excellence Poultry and Livestock Specialists, VNJ Distributors and Resorts World Manila.

For other inquiries, please call  the NFGB office: (02) 477-1851 (ask for Ruby) or visit the NFGB website at www.nfgbonline.com.

Result of the recently concluded raffle draw held during the NFGB 'BAKBAKAN' event at the SMART Araneta Coliseum last Thursday, 06 December 2012. Prizes awarded consist of six (6) Toyota Hilux 4 X 2 pick-ups. The following winning entries are presented below:

From an incredible record field of 5, 905 entries, three gamefowl breeders ruled the 2012 edition of “NFGB National BAKBAKAN 11 – Stag Derby” last Thursday at the jampacked Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Vic Lacsao of Gamefowl Breeders Association of Negros (GF–BAN), Vice Mayor Jojo Calderon of Cagayan Valley Gamefowl Breeders Association (CVGBA) and Dr. Lasutaz of Zamboanga Del Sur Gamefowl Breeders Association (ZSGBA) streaked to 11 wins each to emerge as co –champions.

Tony Sy of Bulacan Gamefowl Breeders Association (BGBA) was solo runner- up finisher with 10.5 points.

“The National BAKBAKAN is not just a mere competition. It has evolved into an annual celebration, a perfect time for camaraderie and friendship,” said National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders president Ricoy Palmares Jr.

Palmares announced that NFGB is also committed to support various charity projects endorsed by breeders associations affiliated with the NFGB.

Halfway into the intense stag battle last Thursday, six NFGB members went home with a brand new Toyota Hi–Lux pick ups each in the raffle draw: Remy Medrano, Marcial Ong, Erwin David, Eddie Doronila, Rommel Toledan and Newton Isaac.

The 2012 ‘BAKBAKAN’ is co-presented by Thunderbird and B-Meg Derby Ace, together with Supremo Feeds, Salto Feeds, Lakpue Drug Inc., Excellence Poultry and Livestock Specialists, VNJ Distributors and Resorts World Manila.

Thousands of cockfight aficionados converge at the 17,000 – seat Smart Araneta Coliseum as the record –breaking "NFGB National BAKBAKAN 11 – Stag Derby" Grand Championship unfolds today.
 
Organized by the influential National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders (NFGB), the 2012 'BAKBAKAN' surpassed all existing records in terms of crowd attendance and number of entries registered said NFGB president Ricoy Palmares Jr.
 
Thirty –seven gamefowl breeders with 7 – 0 (win –loss) cards each will see action in today's 4- stag finals (74 fights) beginning at 2 p.m. Six Toyota Hi -Lux will also be raffled at 9 pm for the lucky entry participants.

The NFGB in partnership with Thunderbird Romoxtyl will award to the fastest win champion a handcrafted masterpiece trophy made by Zandro Castrillo, a renowned brass sculpturist.
 
The title contenders: defending champion Allan Siaco, Alexander John Alea, JP Briones, Harold Harsy and Alex de Guzman of Batangas, Rod Manuel, Manny Castillo, Peping Ricafort and Honorato Domingo of Bulacan, Vice Mayor Jojo Calderon of  Cagayan Valley (two entries), Arman Santos and Doc Ayong Lorenzo, Muroy Dolorico and Isagani Ulan of Laguna, BJ Sun of Central Visayas, N. Niernas and Matutum Blues of Socsargen, Boy Asoy of Nueva Ecija, Dr. Lasutaz of Zamboanga; Vic Lacsao, Tito Reyes and Gen Martin of Negros Occidental, Bong Artajos and Eric Ong of Ilocos, Vice Gov. Kulit Alcala of Quezon Province, Homer Salgado, Yoac Estrella, Marco Victorio and Radie Osano of Panay Islands, Florante Raspado of Isabela, Manny Aguisanda of Cavite, Rey Briones of Bicol, Patrick Munda of Mindanao, Rolly Bautista of Baguio, Eddie Mascarina, Joel Banares and Manoling Castelo of Rizal.

Another set of finalists of the record- breaking "NFGB National Bakbakan 11–Stag Derby" (more than 150 fights) collide today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
 
The three –day final rounds in Metro Manila began yesterday at Roligon with 189 fights. The much –anticipated grand finals sizzle on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
 
Stalwarts from Rizal Gamecock Breeders Association (RGBA) and other provincial breeders comprise the list of competitors today.
 
To date, Tony Sy of Bulacan Gamefowl Breeders Association is leading the contender for championship with a score of 10.5 points. There are 35 participants who tallied seven wins each, with four more fights on Thursday.
 
"Whoever will emerge as champion/s is anybody's guess at this point. It's still a wide open race," said National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders (NFGB) president Ricoy Palmares Jr.
 
All presidents of the 34 breeders associations affiliated with the NFGB are already in town to support their respective bets.As earlier announced, a P2 million prize will be awarded to the champion associations.
 
The 2012 'BAKBAKAN' is co-presented by  Thunderbird and B-Meg Derby Ace, together with Supremo Feeds, Salto Feeds, Lakpue Drug Inc., Excellence Poultry and Livestock Specialists, VNJ Distributors and Resorts World Manila.