25 February 2010

Notice of Suspension for Mr. Aniano Lota and Mr. Richardson Gialogo

You can download the circular here: ARPI_Circular_06-09_2009.pdf

To : ALL COMMISSIONERS, COORDINATORS, COACHES, MEMBERS & CONCERNED ARNIS ENTHUSIASTS

In behalf of Arnis Philippines, may I inform your good office that the following Arnis Philippines Officers Mr. ANIANO C. LOTA, JR., Secretary General, and Mr. RICHARDSON C. GIALOGO, Vice President External, are no longer authorized to deal or represent this NSA in all capacities. All transactions concerning this sport association must be directed to our National Office at #36 11th Street, New Manila, Quezon City with Tel/Fax 02.414.6159 or email at info@arnisphilippines.com . Here is hoping for your immediate attention to this concern. I remain,

Yours in sports,
(signed)
RAYMOND S. VELAYO
President



25 February 2010

ADVISORY

This is to inform all concerned parties that the event All in Sports Expo 2010 - Arnis is not a sanctioned event by the Philippine Olympic Committee, and its national sports association, Arnis Philippines.

Please be guided accordingly.



24 February 2010

ADVISORY

Download the circular here: i-ARNIS_Circular_3-2010.pdf

This is to inform all Arnis enthusiasts and concerned individuals that ARNIS PEDERASYONG INTERNASYONAL, INC. (i-ARNIS) is the official world governing body for Arnis recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and is responsible for the inclusion of Arnis sport in the 1991 & 2005 Seagames. Thus, i-ARNIS has the sole authority, at every level, to

  • sanction and implement the rules and regulations of the games for Arnis;
  • formulate qualification standards for licensed and accredited referees, judges and other game officials;
  • manage and monitor the sport’s diciplines, including the practical organization of events during the games;
  • supervise the development of its athletes, coaches and instructors;
  • act other things administering its authority as the international federation for sports Arnis.

All Arnis activities without the sanctioning of i-ARNIS will be considered as UNOFFICIAL. For more queries, interested parties may contact and visit i-ARNIS at its principal office indicated in the above information.

For your proper guidance.

Very truly yours,
(signed)
Mr. RAYMOND S. VELAYO
President
ARNIS PEDERASYONG INTERNASYONAL, INC. (i-ARNIS)



24 February 2010

ADVISORY

Download the circular here: ARPI_Circular_03-2010.pdf

It is a VIOLATION to participate in any ARNIS activity that is NOT SANCTIONED by ARNIS PHILIPPINES, INC. (ARPI).

For your information.



23 February 2010

2010 ARPI/i-ARNIS Membership Documents

Download the circular here: i-ARNIS_Circular_3-2010.pdf

Membership guidelines and forms have now been updated for 2010! Please download the documents below. They are also available in the membership page. (If you are using the files named IAF_(name)_2009.pdf, and ARPI_(name)_2009.pdf, they will still be accepted. The file names have just been updated for clarity. However, the old, black and white forms predating December 2009 will not be accepted.)

Membership to Arnis Pederasyong Internasyonal, Inc. (i-ARNIS)

Arnis Philippines, Inc. (ARPI) Membership Documents




23 February 2010

2010 Calendar of Activities

Please view the Calendar of Events page to find i-ARNIS/ARPI events near you!

You can also download the official listing these activities here: ARPI_Circular_05-09_2009.pdf


04 February 2010

Updated ARPI Membership Guidelines

Please be informed that the Membership Guidelines for this year have been updated, and is available for viewing on the membership page or downloaded here.



24 January 2010

Updated IAF Membership Documents

Membership guidelines and forms of the International Arnis Federation (Arnis Pederasyong Internasyonal) have now been updated for 2010! Please download the documents below. They are also available in the membership page.


Also, the suggested/sample club bylaws can be downloaded here:


05 January 2010

Membership Renewal for 2010

(A .pdf version of this announcement for printing purposes is available for download here.)

Mabuhay!

1. We are now accepting 2010 renewal/application of memberships (club, individual, RJs). It is advisable to renew early so that the processing of your membership will not get backlogged, as is expected with the start of the year rush. Updated guidelines for membership and application forms can be downloaded from the website, and filled-up forms may send through postal mail or email. All payments must be made to:

ARNIS PHILIPPINES, INC.,
BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK - E.Rodriguez Branch
Account # 6871-0008-06

Or via courier address to:

MR. RAYMOND S. VELAYO
President
#36 11th Street, New Manila, Quezon City
Tel/Fax: 02.4146159

For verification purposes, the deposit slip must be faxed or sent via email to the Head Office. Official receipts will be issued together with the membership kit (certificate, IDs, etc.).

2. We are requesting all commissioners, coordinators, club presidents/coaches/members to submit the following:

a. A list of instructors whom they know for record purposes and future reference for the upcoming series of national and international programs.
b. Local club activities for 2010 to be posted on the ARPI website.



05 January 2010

Updated Membership Documents

Membership guidelines and forms have now been updated for 2010! Please download the documents below, or go to the membership page to view the updated guidelines.



05 January 2010

Call for Arnis Instructors for Local and International Positions

(A .pdf version of this announcement for printing purposes is available here.)

We need Arnis instructors for the Philippines and abroad!

To teach Arnis lessons for:

1. Barangay Peace Keeping Officers
2. Public/private schools
3. Philippine National Police
4. Armed Forces of the Philippines
5. Private institutions
6. Private individuals
7. Forming new clubs
8. NGOs
9. Different countries abroad

For more details, please send your biodata with a recommendation from your ARPI Member Club President to Arnis Philippines Head Office at # 36 11th Street, New Manila, Quezon City or you may email the said documents to info@arnisphilippines.com and raymondvelayo@gmail.com cc: maclet_candide@yahoo.com (Melanie A. Cayao / Secretariat).



23 December 2009

Postponement of Arnis International Encounter

Hi,

Warm greetings from Arrnis Pederasyong Internasyonal, Inc.!

In behalf of ArPI, may I inform you that we will postpone the Arnis International Encounter in December because majority of participating countries requested for the event to be staged at a later date of 2010. We will advise you further. Thank you for your great interest for our beloved sport. Looking forward for your continued support.



Mr. Raymond S. Velayo
President
ArPI



18 December 2009

Arnis is now “The National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines"

President Gloria Arroyo officially signed REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9850 “An Act declaring Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines“ on December 11, 2009. According to Mr.Raymond Velayo, ARNIS PHILIPPINES President, the law will preserve part of our heritage and will instill in the minds of our people the sense of nationalism, patriotism, national unity and identity.

It was Arnis Philippines headed by President Velayo who painstakingly lobbied for the approval of the Bill in both houses of Congress since the time of former Senator Orly Mercado in 1995, the late Senator Robert Barbers and Cong. Miguel Zubiri in 2001 until its passage into law by action star turned Senator Lito Lapid, Senators Miguel Zubiri, Mar Roxas, Richard Gordon, Ramon Revilla, Jr., Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., Congressmen Arthur Pingoy, Jr., Pryde Henry Teves, Cesar Jalosjos, Nanette Castelo Daza and Narciso Santiago III with the help of ARNIS PHILIPPINES Directors Servillano Padiz, Jr. (first President of Sepak-takraw and father of Sepak-takraw of the Philippines), Ramon Dizon (Businessman/ Sportsman), Medardo Quiambao (Businessman/Sportsman), Richmond Velayo (Jeweler/ Sportsman).

The law mandates Arnis as a physical education course for the DepEd and will be one of its priorities come 2010 Palarong Pambansa according to Cong. Teves. According to Mr. Velayo, Arnis is being practiced in all five clusters of the Philippine Olympic Festival (POF) and in all 17 regions in the Palarong Pambansa, the National-based Sports Program promulgated by the Department of Education, all in coordination with the ARNIS PHILIPPINES, 33rd Official Member of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

ARNIS PHILIPPINES has successfully lobbied for the inclusion of Arnis in the last 1991 & 2005 SEAGAMES. Now it would be easier to lobby for its inclusion in all international sports events like SEAGAMES, ASIAN GAMES, and ultimately, the OLYMPICS. Mr. Velayo expects more support from all sectors both public and private.

President Raymond Velayo, ARNIS PHILIPPINES Board of Directors Medardo Quiambao and Ramon Dizon were paying a courtesy call to the Authors of Arnis Bill at the House of Representatives in Q.C. The Board of Directors of ARNIS PHILIPPINES congratulated and handed out Presidential Citations for having demonstrated their nationalism and patriotism by sponsoring and having it approved in the Halls of Congress of the Republic of the Philippines a REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9850 “An Act declaring Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines”.

(Above photo standing from L-R): ARPI Dir. Ramon Dizon, Rep. Arthur Pingoy, Pres. Raymond Velayo, Rep. Pryde Henry Teves, and ARPI Dir. Medardo Quiambao. Below photo with Rep. Cesar Jalosjos. (Sponsors not in photo are Rep. Nanette Castelo Daza and Rep. Narciso Santiago III).




18 December 2009

2009 Arnis National Encounter Results

The results of the recently concluded Arnis National Encounter can now be viewed here.

An official circular in .pdf format containing the same is also available for download here.



24 November 2009

Arnis National Encounter Press Release

ARNIS PHILIPPINES, 33rd Member of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission shall be holding the Arnis National encounter at PhilSports Multi-Purpose Arena (formally known as “ULTRA”) on November 27 - ANYO Competitions, November 28 – FULL CONTACT eliminations, and on November 29 – CHAMPIONSHIPS at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall at the Entertainment Mall.

Around 500 entries representing the cream of the crop of their respective teams coming from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be competing for the highest honors. Arnis Philippines President Raymond Velayo said that the winners will represent the country in the forthcoming Arnis International Encounter in Manila, Philippines and other international meets in 2010.

With the eminent passage of the Bill in Congress “Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines”, President Velayo is confident that enough support will be given in the association's bid for inclusion of Arnis in the future SEAGAMES.

Expected to grace the occassion are Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose Cojuangco, Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Harry Angping, Senators Miguel Zubiri, Manuel Lapid, Mar Roxas, Richard Gordon, Senator Ramon Revilla, Jr., and Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., Representattives Cesar Jalosjos, Arthur Pingoy, Jr., Narciso Santiago III, Pryde Henry Teves, and Nanette Castelo Daza, Ms. Vivian Uchengco of RCBC, PNP Chief Jesus Ame Verzosa, DepEd Representative Feliciano Toledo, and other VIPs.

For more information check www.arnisphilippines.com, contact tel/fax: 02.414.6159. Email: info@arnisphilippines.com.



24 November 2009

National Training on Second Level Coaching for DepEd School Sports Coaches (November 16 – 20, 2009 at Teachers Camp, Baguio City)

It was indeed a meaty and full of substance activity participated in by 16 able and full of energy delegates from all over the country. They were those who attended the first level coaching held in Cagayan de Oro City on June 23 – 27, 2008 and in Baguio City on July 24 – 28, 2008.

Series of activities were conducted primarily designed to facilitate the smooth conduct of the game and to anchor the Arnis Teachers, Coaches and Trainers in the preparation and implementation of the program.

The combined and mighty efforts of Mr. Richardson C. Gialogo and Mr. Aniano ‘’Jon’’ Lota Jr. (Directors, Arnis Philippines and Consultants, DepED – TFSS) with the help of Mr. Wilfredo B. Yap (Region III Commissioner ARPI) were translated to the participants and elevated their cognitive and psychomotor skills in achieving their earnest desire more than the second level of coaching. Furthermore, they were able to improve their coaching skills and competences and acquired additional inputs in team management including sports marketing, injury management and sports medicines.

Specifically, the ABC of Arnis, which is the combination of fundamental skills plus the traditional or classical techniques were taught that made the participants worthy to be lined up in the second level pool of trainers.

Other activities undertaken were the formulation of the training program, practicum of Likha Anyo by groups and the election of the DepED Arnis Association of the Philippines on the Second Level Coaching. Hereunder are the lists of Officers 2009 and the souvenir pictures of the participants together with the resource persons.


2009 Officers
President:

 WILSON F. PASCUAL

 NCR
Vice President:

 SANNEN J. TAJARAN

 NCR
Secretary:

 ANTONIA C. LABOS

 R II
Treasurer:

 MARILOU G. TUGADE

 R III
Auditor:

 SILVERIO S. BACASON JR.

 R VIII
PIO:

 BENJIE C. MAGADA

 R VI

Board of Directors
Canam, Garlynmayne G.

Vallejo, Renegerio Jr. A.
Soriano, Jesus B.

 Daculan, Noel B.
Yap, Wilfredo B.

 Pelenio, Maria A.
Villanueva, Khirby C.

 Madelo, Marlou M.
Ocfemia, Evelyn M.

 Perez, Joy Jean P.

Consultants
Richardson C. Gialogo

 Aniano ‘’Jon’’ C. Lota Jr. Wilfredo B. Yap
Vice President ARPI Secretary General ARPI Region III Commissioner ARPI

In closing, the great Grand Master of all times is of course, Jesus Christ. He is the Ultimate Judge, Referee, Recorder and Timer. In arnis, players are scored in the standard criteria and guidelines, but with God, legitimate faith is not gauge only in correct form, right timing, power, distance and intent of arnis stick but rather the determinant factor is the definitely encountering Him and to strike Him with sincerity of devotion not by a score of five but to the maximum counts of faith without reservation.

(This article was produced by: Mr. Benjie C. Magada, PIO – DEAAP Second Level Coaching for DepED Sports 2009; Tournament Manager, Division of Negros Occidental – Region VI and Principal of Tuyom Nat’l High School, Tuyom Cauayan, Negros Occidental)

Special thanks to SDS RIZALINO S. TORTOSA, ES – ROMEO C. SISON of DepED Negros Occidental for allowing me to participate in this endeavor and most especially to HON. MAYOR JOHN REY D. TABUJARA (Cauayan) for his unflinching moral and financial support extended to me and to Tuyom Nat’l High School’s quest for sports and academic excellence. - Benjie Magada



23 November 2009

Jaycees “Sports Arnis Para sa Tanod

Annual sports Arnis competitions among barangay tanods will be held nationwide with the help of Arnis Philippines (ARPI), according to JCISP National President Arthur B. Zurbito, Jr.

JCI Senate Philippines has adopted the “ARNIS PARA SA TANOD PROJECT” says JCI Senator Raymond S. Velayo, who was appointed as Chairman with JCI Senator Genaro R. Bautista, Sr. as Co-Chairman. This project directs all JCISP chapters to adopt Barangays in their respective areas. The project will teach the Barangay Public Safety Officers (barangay tanods) the proper use of their respective rattan sticks (or so-called “batuta”) to maintain peace and order within their respective communities. The project also will further propagate the true Filipino Martial Art and Sport.

JCISP gives full support for the passage of the Arnis Bill pending in Congress making “ ARNIS THE NATIONAL MARTIAL ART AND SPORT OF THE PHILIPPINES”.



23 November 2009

Arnis National Encounter Press Release

ARNIS PHILIPPINES, the 33rd Member of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission shall be holding the ARNIS NATIONAL ENCOUNTER on November 27-29, 2009. Pres. Raymond S. Velayo said that medalists will represent the country in the forthcoming Arnis International Encounter in Manila, Philippines.

Around 500 athletes from the different regions all throughout the country shall be competing in a high level tournament both for Full Contact and Anyo events.

Pres. Velayo also announced that Arnis is the only Filipino Martial Art and Sport that is part of our heritage that could be pushed for inclusion in all major international competition such as Olympics. He further said that Arnis Philippines is the responsible for the inclusion of Arnis in the 1991 and 2005 SEAGAMES wherein Arnis has contributed 3 Golds and 3 Silvers for the Philippines to win the over-all Champion.

Arnis Philippines supports the bill in congress “Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines”. Pres. Velayo is confident that the bill will be pass as a law before the year ends.

For more information check www.arnisphilippines.com, contact tel/fax: 02.414.6159. Email: info@arnisphilippines.com.



10 September 2009

Ground Rules for National and International Arnis Encounters

Download the documents here:


10 August 2009

2009 Arnis International Encounter Invitation

(Download the circular here: IAF ADVISORY 0109 2009.pdf)

WARMEST GREETINGS! Arnis Pederasyong Internasyonal, Inc. (ArPI) / International Arnis Federation (IAF) in cooperation with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) shall be holding the 2009 ARNIS INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER which will be held here in Manila, Philippines on 1st week of December 2009.

In this regard, may we have the honor of inviting all Arnis Clubs / Teams worldwide to participate in this highly prestigious event. Updates on the details will be posted in our website at www.arnisphilippines.com. Interested clubs may email us at arnisph@yahoo.com or you may call the secretariat at 0632.414.6159 or 063917.9075736 for more information.

Thank you and hoping for your prompt participation in this ARNIS BIG EVENT!



10 August 2009

2009 National Arnis Encounter Invitation

(Download the circular here: ARPI ADVISORY 0109 2009.pdf)

WARMEST GREETINGS! Arnis Philippines in cooperation with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) shall be holding the 2009 NATIONAL ARNIS ENCOUNTER on November 2009. This activity is designed to serve as a talent identification program of IAF and ARPI. The medalist of this National Encounter shall also be qualified to participate in the 2009 ARNIS INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER which will be held here in Manila, Philippines on December 2009.

In this regard, may we have the honor of inviting your Arnis Club / Team to participate in this highly prestigious event. Updates on the details will be posted in our website at www.arnisphilippines.com and an invitation will be sent through the above concerned Arnisadors. You may also email us at arnisph@yahoo.com or call the secretariat at 02.414.6159 or 0917.9075736 and look for Ms. Melanie Cayao for more information.

Here is hoping for your continuous support to Arnis Philippines and we are anticipating your participation in the above tournament.

Thank you.



01 August 2009

Announcements from Arnis Philippines Bacolod

To everyone concerned, please note that:

- The Arnis Philippines Bacolod – Neg. Occ./Universal Defensive Tactics Academy is scheduled for the month of October 2009.

- The “Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia Arnis Cup 2009” event will be held on October 4, 2009 (Sunday) at Gaisano Supermall, Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City, and will go on from 10 AM to 7PM.

(With reports submitted by GM Danilo L. Cardinal, Comissioner – ARPI Bacolod Negros Chapter)




01 August 2009

Bago City Arnis Team Shine in Tangalan Aklan

The Arnis Philippines Negros Occidental Chapter in the banner of Bago City Mayor Ramon D. Torres shine in Tangalan Aklan Mayor Gene T. Fuentes Regional Arnis Cup 2009, last July 25 – 26, 2009 at the Tangalan Sports and Cultural Center. This is in cooperation with Negros United Fighting Arts Academy with full support of Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres of Bago City.

The official Team coach is GM Danilo Cardinal, Commissioner of Arnis Philippines Bacolod and Negros Occidental Chapters, and GM Joe Mancesa, Chief Instructor of Negros United Fighting Arts Academy.

The Regional Arnis Tournament was held under full support of Hon. Mayor Gene T. Fuentes of Aklan, Mr. Alejandro P. Arca Jr., Commissioner of Arnis Philippines Aklan Chapter and Mr. Sannen J. Tajaran – Sports Coordinator for the Municipality of Aklan.

Bago City Mayor Ramon D. Torres Arnis Team was successfully awarded a total of 34 medals, 13 Gold, 13 Silver and 8 bronze. In Junior Men's Full Contact–Gold and Silver and Bronze, Senior Women's Full Contact–Gold and Bronze. In Anyo Boys Team Solo and Doble Baston–Silver. In Men Individual Solo Baton and Espada Y Daga–Bronze. Men Team Solo and Doble Baston–Silver while in Espada Y Daga Team Anyo-Gold. In Women Individual Solo and Doble Baston Gold while in Team Solo Baston and Doble Baston–Gold.

We would like to thanks Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres for supporting Arnis in Bago City, and we are hoping his support in the upcoming tournament in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Athlete Medal Event
Edgardo Doctora Gold Junior Boys' Full Contact (55 kg – 60 kg)
Audi Mancesa Silver Junior Boys' Full Contact (43 kg and below)
John mark Cabayao Bronze Junior Boys' Full Contact (47 – 51 kg)
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women's Full Contact (40 – 44 kg)
Steve John Doctora Bronze Senior Men Indivudual Anyo Doble Baston
Realou delos Santos Bronze Junior Girls Full Contact (40 – 44 kg)
Ramonito Amejado Bronze Senior Men Individual Anyo Espada Y Daga
Evonie dela Cruz Bronze Senior Men Full Contact (51 kg)
Ramonito Amejado Bronze Senior Men Full Contact (55 kg)
Romulus Ballentes Bronze Senior Men Full Contact (60 kg)
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women Individual Solo Baston
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women Individual Doble Baston
Edgardo Doctora Silver Junior Boys Team Solo Baston
John Mark Cabayao Silver Junior Boys Team Solo Baston
Audi Mancesa Silver Junior Boys Team Solo Baston
Edgardo Doctora Silver Junior Boys Team Doble Baston
John Mark Cabayao Silver Junior Boys Team Doble Baston
Audi Mancesa Silver Junior Boys Team Doble Baston
Stevie John Doctora Silver Senior Men Team Solo Baston
Raffy Yanong Silver Senior Men Team Solo Baston
Ramonito Amejado Silver Senior Men Team Solo Baston
Stevie John Doctora Silver Senior Men Team Doble Baston
Raffy Yanong Silver Senior Men Team Doble Baston
Ramonito Amejado Silver Senior Men Team Doble Baston
Stevie John Doctora Gold Senior Men Team Espada Y Daga
Raffy Yanong Gold Senior Men Team Espada Y Daga
Ramonito Amejado Gold Senior Men Team Espada Y Daga
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Woman Individual Solo Baston
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women Individual Doble Baston
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women Team Solo Baston
Realou delos Santos Gold Senior Women Team Solo Baston
Ivy Mogello Gold Senior Women Team Solo Baston
Vina Mancesa Gold Senior Women Team Doble Baston
Realou delos Santos Gold Senior Women Team Doble Baston
Ivy Mogello Gold Senior Women Team Doble Baston

(With reports submitted by GM Danilo L. Cardinal, Comissioner – ARPI Bacolod Negros Chapter)




01 August 2009

Negros Occidental Arnis Cup Results

The following are the results of the recent tournament of Arnis Philippines Bacolod Negros Occ. Chapter entitled “Mayor Jerry P. Treñas Regional Arnis Cup” held last May 29, 2009 at Robinson Palace, Iloilo City. It was held in cooperation with KaliSilat Arnis Club of Bacolod and Negros United Fighting Art Academy with full support of Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres of Bago City.

The official team coach is GM Danilo Cardinal, Chief Instructor of KaliSilat Arnis Club and presently Comissioner of Arnis Philippines Bacolod Negros Occ. Chapter and the Second coach is GM Jose Mancesa, Chief Instructor of Negros United Fighting Arts Academy with assistant team coach Master Guilberto C. Diajao.

The Bacolod Negros Occidental Chapter got 4th place in the overall championship. The total of 13 Gold’s, 9 Silver and 1 bronze. In the full contact Junior division 6 Gold’s and 5 Silver. In the full contact senior division 5 Gold’s and 2 Silver. In the full contact Senior Women division 2 Gold and 1 Bronze. In the Anyo Category women senior division 2 Silver. It was certified correct by commissioner Bonnie A. Celendro of ARPI Iloilo City.


Athlete Medal Event
Audi Mancesa (Bago City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
Francis Marfil (Bago City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
Danny John Cardinal (Bacolod City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
John Mark Cabayao (Bago City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
Jerel Sombilla (Bago City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
Edgardo Doctora (Bago City) Gold Junior Men's Full Contact
Herman Sinogbuhan (Bacolod City) Silver Junior Men's Full Contact
John Kevin Guiking (Bacolod City) Silver Junior Men's Full Contact
Ande Christoffer Jabat (Bacolod City) Silver Junior Men's Full Contact
Mark Anthony Bandoquillo (Bacolod City) Silver Junior Men's Full Contact
Johnny Jolito J. (Bago City) Silver Junior Men's Full Contact
Rumulos Jude Ballentes (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Full Contact
Ramonito Amijado (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Full Contact
Stevie John Doctora (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Full Contact
Raffy Yanong (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Full Contact
John Carlos Bagatila (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Full Contact
Herald Jalbuena (Bago City) Silver Senior Men's Full Contact
Elezalde Aspan (Bacolod City) Silver Senior Men's Full Contact
Vina Mancesa (Bago City) Gold Senior Women's Full Contact
Realou delos Santos (Bago City) Gold Senior Women's Full Contact
Ivy Mogello (Bago City) Bronze Senior Women's Full Contact
Vina Mancesa (Bago City) Gold Senior Women's Solo Baston Anyo
Vina Mancesa (Bago City) Gold Senior Women's Doble Baston Anyo

(With reports submitted by GM Danilo L. Cardinal, Comissioner – ARPI Bacolod Negros Chapter)



18 May 2009

Arnis now part of Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League

Good news to all arnisadores in Benguet Province! Arnis is now a regular event in the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL). Being the premiere collegiate sports league in the province, this development will be a big help to top ranking highschool arnisadores when they apply for college, sources said.



01 May 2009

Update on "An Act Declaring Arnis as the National Sport of the Philippines"

On April 24, 2009, a public hearing was held in the Senate of the Philippines regarding the Arnis bills entitled “An Act Declaring Arnis as the Philippine National Sport”, introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, and “An Act Declaring Arnis as the National Sport of the Philippines”, introduced by Sen. Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid. Present were some Arnis practitioners, Department of Education Assistant Secretary Jonathan E. Malaya, National Commission for Culture and Arts representative Ed Robles, Philippine Olympic Committee representative Gen. Mario Tanchanco, and Arnis Natiaonal Sports Association President Mr. Raymond S. Velayo. Other ARPI officers present were Commissioner Mr. Ryan C. Gialogo and Corporate Secretary Ms. Melanie Cayao. Chairman on Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture Senator Mar A. Roxas presided over the meeting. Recommendation for approval of the bills were given, and final discussions, including consolidating the two bills into one comprehensive bill before approval, will be scheduled.

At some point in the discussion, Mr. Velayo contributed by citing that certain words should be withheld from the proposal, such as the word “kali” which has no real and clearly documented or historical basis. Another was to strike out from the bill the word “modern” in connection with the phrase “modern Arnis,” which pertains to a particular Arnis style and club. This is to eliminate bias and misinformation.

Also, Mr. Malaya of DepEd cited that there is no existing official national sport. Even though it has been stated in some history books that sipa, and later on sepak takraw is the national sport, this is apparently baseless and incorrect. Furthermore, Mr. Robles of the NCCA seconded Mr. Malaya in stating that the institutions they represent have no qualms about Arnis, our very own martial art and sport, being declared as the official national sport of the Philippines.



18 March 2009

DepEd Circulars Regarding the Palarong Pambansa 2009

For all Regional Directors, School Division/City Superintendents, and other concerned parties, a copy of DepEd memorandum no. 488 dated 20 October 2008 containing an announcement regarding The 2009 Palarong Pambansa National Screening and Accreditation Training-Seminar and the Rules and Guidelines on the Screening and Accreditation of Athletes and Coaches can be downloaded here.

DM No. 488, s. 2008.pdf

For all Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Bureau Directors, Regional Directors, School Division/City Superintendents, Heads of Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School, and other concerned parties, a copy of DepEd memorandum no. 65 dated 23 February 2009 containing an announcements regarding 2009 Palarong Pambansa Technical Guidelines and Information and the 2009 Palarong Pambansa schedule of activities can be downloaded here.

2009 Palarong Pambansa technical guidelines.pdf



18 March 2009

Activity Report 2008 and 2009 Schedule of Activities,
Cagayan de Oro City (c/o Bulua Highschool Arnis Club)

April 2008 - Participated in the Palarong Pambansa at Puerto Princessa, Palawan; 6th placer in anyo competition, individual solo baston; gold medal in bantamweight division; bronze medal in extra lightweight division.

June to October - Conducted training and scouting of potential athletes to join school based training.

November 24-28, 2008 - Attended the national accreditation of officials in Tacloban City, conducted by the Arnis Philippines national headquarters and DepEd Task Force for School Sports (TFSS) national.

Dec. 11-16, 2008 - Participated the national Philippine Olympic Festival, hosted by Misamis Oriental; garnered gold and bronze medals.

Jan,16-17, 2009 - First congressional district selection meet in sports arnis, participated by the different secondary schools under the 1st Legislative District.

Feb. 2-4, 2009 - Conducted the division wide arnis competition (both public & private secondary schools of Cagayan de Oro).

April 2-5, 2009 - Regional arnis selection meet with participants from City Division and Provinces of Region 10, Northern Mindanao.(Qualified athletes will represent Region 10 at the Palarong Pambansa '09.)

May 15-16, 2009 - Conduct of city wide inter-school competition, sponsored by the Bulua Council and Congresman of 1st District, Cong. Rolando Uy.

June 2009 - Conduct of a seminar on sports arnis officiating procedures for public and private secondary school teachers in Cagayan de Oro City. Tentative date is 3rd week of June.

August 30, 2009 - Conduct of city fiesta open arnis tournament in Cagayan de Oro City, sponsored by the Congresman of 1st and 2nd Legislative District of Cagayan de Oro City.



18 March 2009

CLARAA Tournament

The Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) meet shall be conducted on March 15- 20, 2009 at the Province of Tarlac with the theme, “Sports for discipline, teamwork and excellence.”

Mr. Wilfredo “Willy” B. Yap, arnis tournament manager is expecting an overwhelming turn out of participants from the 17 divisions composed secondary boys and girls teams.

Expected schedule of activities is as follows:

Schedule Activities
March 14, 2009 Solidarity meeting
March 15, 2009 Referees and Judges Refresher Course; Matching and Pairing
March 16, 2009 CLRAA Meet 2009- Arnis Opening Programs; Anyo Competitions
March 17, 2009 Full Contact Competitions
March 18, 2009 Full Contact Competitions; Championships; Awarding Ceremony



18 March 2009

Activity Report: Olongapo Seminar

The Arnis Philippines - Olongapo City in cooperation with the Arnis Philippines national headquarters conducted “Arnis Coaching, Officiating and Skills - Division Training Seminar Workshop” held last November 13-14, 2008 at Olongapo City National High School. It was participated by less than a hundred participants from the Elementary and Secondary level.

The trainors were from the national headquarters, MA. Gemma Ferrer, deputy secretary general, James Batoampo arnis Philippine team coach and Jo Marie Diolola an arnis national athlete. It was successfully implemented and participants are all looking forward for follow- up seminar.


Event streamer


Mr. Wilfredo “Willy” B. Yap the project director giving the overview of the Seminar Workshop.


Jo Marie Diolola, arnis national athlete demonstrating some techniques.


18 March 2009

Arnis Philippines - Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Scheduled Activities for 2009

1. March 21, 2009 - Bago City College Arnis Day Final examination at Bago City College Gym – Neg. Occ.

2. May 30 - 31, 2009 - 2nd Mayors Cup invitational Arnis Tournament (NUFAA) at Bago Collisium, Araneta St., Bago City Neg. Occ. In connection with the Brgy. Balingasag May Festival.

3. July 25 – 26, 2009 - 1st Mayors Cup UTDA Martial Arts Festival and Sports Arnis Tournament. In connection with the annual Kabankalan Charter Day at Kabankalan City, Plaza Neg. Occ.

4. Oct. 25, 2009 - 4th Kalisilat Invitational Arnis Tournament at Gaisano City, Bacolod City. This is in connection with the Bacolod Annual Maskara Festival.



March 18, 2009

Accomplishment Report: July 23 – 27, 2008

Event: Arnis Philippines 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival – Arnis Event in Dumaguete City, July 23 – 27, 2008.

Delegation: Bacoloid City and Negros Occidental

Final Result of Full Contact (Labanan Competition):

Athlete Medal Event
Edgardo Doctora (Bago City) Silver Junior Men's Pinweight Division
Romulus Jude Ballentes (Bago City) Bronze Junior Men's Featherweight Division
Joselito Clemen (Bacolod City) Bronze Senior Men's Featherweight Division
Stevie John Doctora (Bago City) Gold Senior Men's Half Lighweight Division
Climaco Lumanog (Bacolod City) Silver Senior Men's Lightweight Division
Joeffrey Poloy (Sagay City) Bronze Senior Men's Half Middleweight Division
Rafy Yanong (Bago City) Bronze Senior Men's Half Middleweight Division
Catalino Buaaya Jr. (Sagay City) Bronze Senior Men's Middleweight Division
Vina Mancesa (Bago City) Silver Senior Women's Bantamweight Division

Team Coaches:
1. Gm Danilo Cardinal
2. Gm Jose Mancesa

The Bago City Sports Coordinator Mr. Eliseo Yanong go with the team to help all we need in the competition and the Hon. Ramon D. Torres of Bago City visit the team and watch the Labanan Competition last July 25. Commissioner of Bacolod Neg. Occ. Atty. Marcelo Jalandoon stay with the team for 2 days July 24-25. The Arnis competition was held at Negros Oriental State University Cultural Center. The competition started and ended in the presence of Arnis Philippines President Raymond Velayo with Aniano “Jon” Lota the Secretary with full cooperation of Dumaguete Arnis Commissioner Ike Xavier S. Villaflores and the Certificate was signed by Roberto N. Aventajado – Chairman, POC/POFOC.

The winners were all qualified to participate in the 3rd POF National Championship in Cagayan De Oro, held last December 11-16, 2008.

KALISILAT TEAM in 1st GOODWILL TOURNAMENT last May 18, 2008, in Casino Hotel Ampitheater Bacolod City, 5th from Left in red jacket is GM Danilo Cardinal, Tournament Director and Chief Instructor of Kalisilat Arnis Club.

Bacolod Neg. Occ. Team in 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival Visayan Qualifying Games July 23-27, 2008 in Dumaguete City, Neg. Oriental. 5th from right is GM Jose Manancesa of Bago City and 6th from right is the Head Coach GM Danilo Cardinal of Bacolod City.



18 March 2009

Tournament Results and Accomplishment Report:
Bacolod, Negros Occidental

Arnis Philippines Bacolod, Negros Occidental held held its 1st Goodwill Tournament last May 18, 2008 held at Casino Hotel Amphitheater, Bacolod City. The gold medalists had the priviledge of representing Bacolod/Neg. Occ. to 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival Visayan Qualifying Arnis Championship 2008.

The project director of this tournament was Bacolod/Negros Commissioner Atty. Marcelo Jalandoon and the tournament Director is Gm. Danilo Cardinal. The referees and judges were: Maxwell Maun, Norman Serfino, Felipe “Totong” Hilado, Felix Guinabo, Sheila Duan, Lyle Perje, while the chief referee is Gm Danilo Cardinal.

The tournament was sponsored by Casino Hotel Bacolod City in cooperation with Negros Occidental Baston Federation and Kalisilat Arnis Association.

Here are the results of the said tournament:

Event Gold: Silver: Bronze:
KIDS 10-11 yrs. old (girls) Clair Locsin
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Darwin Dajao
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Danise Santiago
(Bacolod Christian College)
KIDS 12 – 13 yrs. Old (Boys) Danny John Cardinal
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Horace Rumay
(Bacolod Christian College)		 Jemar Magada
(Tribu Hangaway)
JUNIOR DIVISION 13 – 17 YRS. OLD Pinweight Alan Pacheco
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Kimber Parpa
(Golden Kamagong)		 Julius Valdez
(Guinabo Arnis)
JUNIOR DIVISION 13 – 17 YRS. OLD LIGHTWEIGHT Climaco Lumanog
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Joseph Abelardo Gayatin
(Black Mamba)
JUNIOR DIVISION 13 – 17 YRS. OLD HALF MIDDLEWEIGHT Capalipo Bauya Jr.
(Golden Kamagong)		 Juan Carlos Ayeng
(Black Mamba)		 Raffy Yanong
(NUFAA Arnis)
JUNIOR DIVISION 13 – 17 YRS. OLD MIDDLEWEIGHT Gary Cabatuan
(Kalisilat Arnis Club)		 Jake Bugna
(Tribu Hangaway)
WOMEN DIV. 48 kg Below Jhonafer Robles
(Black Mamba)		 Vina Mancesa
(NUFFAA Arnis)		 Hailene Joy Suegang
(Golden Kamagong)


25 September 2008

3rd POF – National Championships Schedule

We would like to inform you that upon request of the host province. Misamis Oriental, the National Championships for the 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival will be postponed to 11 – 16 December 2008. Governor Oscar Moreno has requested for more time in order to complete the new rubberized track in Pelaez Sports Center. Construction has been delayed due to constant rainfall.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.



02 September 2008

Postponement of International Arnis Championships

This is to inform everyone concerned that due to scheduling conflicts with the Philippine Olympic Festival, the International Arnis Championships has been postponed until further notice.

Thank you for for your cooperation.



04 June 2008

Schedule change for International Arnis Championships

This is to inform that the schedule for the International Arnis Championships has changed schedule from July 09-12, to August 20-23. This is now reflected on the schedule of activities below, and on the calendar of events page. Please be guided accordingly.



14 May 2008

International Arnis Championships

Arnis Philippines, in partnership with Arnis Pederasyong Internasyonal (IAF) and the World Oriental Federation shall be holding the International Arnis Championships on July 9-12, 2008 at Tiendesitas shopping complex, Ortigas Avenue cor. E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. (C-5), Pasig City, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Here is the schedule of activities for this event:


Schedule Activities Venue

August 20
(Wed)

 Training day; Refresher course for referees and judges; Team managers' meeting; Official draw/Matching and pairing Tiendesitas, Pasig City
August 21
(Thu)
 Weigh in of athletes; Opening ceremonies Tiendesitas, Pasig City
August 22
(Fri)
 Anyo competition; Full contact competition; Awarding ceremonies Tiendesitas, Pasig City
August 23
(Sat)
 Farewell party Tiendesitas, Pasig City


09 November 2007

Philippine Olympic Festival - Arnis National Championships

As a reminder to all, the venue of the national championships has been moved from the Wushu gym to the Barangay Mariana Multipurpose Center, located at New Jersey St. cor. 3rd St., Brgy Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City. Please be guided accordingly.

* Directions to the venue: heading West on Aurora Blvd. from Cubao to Sta. Mesa , turn right at Doña Hemady St., then turn right at the first corner which is 3rd St., and the succeeding first corner is the intersection of 3rd and New Jersey.

Here is the schedule for the national championships for this year:


Schedule Activities Venue

Nov. 12 (Mon)

 Grand Opening Program  
Nov. 14 (Wed)
 Deadline for submission of entries (2pm);
Team managers' meeting (4pm);
Matching and pairing (5:30pm)		 Arnis Center, Philsports Complex, ULTRA
Nov. 15 (Thu)
 Referees & Judges refresher seminar (2-5pm) Arnis Center, Philsports Complex, ULTRA
Nov. 16 (Fri) (9am-5pm)
 Arnis opening program; Anyo competition Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym
Nov. 17 (Sat) (9am-5pm)
 Full contact competition Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym
Nov. 18 (Sun) (9am-2pm)
 Full contact competition;
Awarding and closing ceremonies		 Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym


04 November 2007

POF - Arnis National Championships entries

This is a reminder to all that only the medalists (gold, silver, and bronze winners) of the regional qualifiers in a particular event will be priviledged to join the national championship for that event.

Also, the tournament fee is set at PHP 300.00 per event entry, for both individual and group events (one anyo team is considered as one entry).



24 October 2007

POF- Bicol and Southern Tagalog

This is the schedule of the Philippine Olympic Festival - Bicol and Southern Tagalog (BST) regoinal games:

Schedule Activities Venue

Oct. 24 (Wed)

Team managers' meeting; Matching and pairing Ateneo de Naga
Oct. 25 (Thu)
Anyo competition Ateneo de Naga
Oct. 26-27 (Fri-Sat)
Full contact competition Ateneo de Naga

Contact persons are as follows:

  • Tournament Director: Commissioner Ramon Lobos - 0918 2293667
  • Naga LGU Coordinator: Mr. Aldrin Maravilla - 0919 3600711
  • ArPI Technical Official: Mr. Raffy Montalbo - 0918 3749877
  • ArPI Technical Official: Mr. Jaime Quisana - 0921 4417637, 0919 8862125

24 October 2007

Call for POF-NCR photos

To all those with photos of the POF - NCR games, you can send your best team photos or action shots to us via email (info@arnisphilippines.com), and if your photo is chosen to be uploaded to the website, you will be entitled to an Arnis Philippines t-shirt which can be claimed at the Arnis Center, Philsports Complex. Please include your full name, team affiliation and address in your email.


20 October 2007

Philippine Olympic Festival Reminders

All medalists (gold, silver, and bronze) to the regional games are qualified to participate in the upcoming 2nd POF National Championships (National Arnis Encounter 2007).

All NSA attached medalists have the option to have themselves adopted by their respective Local Government Units (LGUs) so that their medals could be counted in favor of that LGU in the official medal tally of the games. They may also request for financial support from their adoptive LGU to be able to participate and represent their LGU in the national championships.



19 October 2007

POF - NCR schedule change

The POF - NCR Arnis games being held at the Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym will only be until saturday, as the POF Organizing Comittee is requiring all sports to finish their medal tallies by Sunday, October 21.

Here is the new remaining schedule:


Schedule Activities Venue

Oct. 19 (Fri)
8AM - 6PM

 Opening ceremonies; Anyo Events; Full contact events Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym
Oct. 20 (Sat)
9AM - 6PM		 Finals; Awards and closing ceremonies Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym

* The Barangay Mariana Multipurpose Gym is located at New Jersey St. cor. 3rd St., Brgy Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City



17 October 2007

Attention all LGUs and all gold medalists

Local Government Units (LGUs) may invite to adopt NSA unattached entries to their region provided that the athlete agrees to the arrangement, so that medals won by that athlete will be credited to the adoptive LGU or region in the medal tally.

NSA unattached medalists may also ask support directly from their respective LGUs if they so desire.

LGUs must submit the full names of their adopted athlete/s in a letter signed by the Governor or Mayor which must be recieved by both the Philippine Olympic Festival Organizing Committee (POFOC) and Arnis Philippines before the deadline set before the championship games.


15 October 2007

POF - NCR inquiries

For inquiries regarding the NCR games, please contact the Tournament Director for POF-NCR '07, Mr. Andres "Boy" Cabodil at 0920 5003204, or Ms. Gemma Ferrer of the secretariat at 0916 5540622.



UPDATED 14 October 2007

POF - NCR schedule

The final schedule of the Philippine Olympic Festival - National Capital Region games are as follows:


Schedule Activities Venue

Oct. 17 (Wed)

Referee and Judges refresher seminar (2-4PM) Arnis Center, Philsports Complex

Oct. 18 (Thu)

 Referee and Judges refresher seminar(2-4PM); Team managers' meeting (4-5PM); Matching and pairing (5-7PM) Arnis Center, Philsports Complex

Oct. 19 (Fri)
8AM - 6PM

 Opening ceremonies; Anyo Events; Full contact events Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym
Oct. 20 (Sat)
9AM - 6PM		 Full contact events Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym
Oct. 21 (Sun)
1PM - 4PM		 Full contact events; Awards and closing ceremonies Brgy. Mariana Multipurpose Gym

* The Barangay Mariana Multipurpose Gym is located at New Jersey St. cor. 3rd St., Brgy Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City


10 October 2007

New POF - NCR date

National Capital Region games has been moved to October 17-22. Schedule of activiites and venues shall be announced as soon as they are available.

* Reminder: anyone found not in good standing and whose actions are inimical to ARPI or with his/her own club and/or the NSA will be stripped of all the medals and honors received. All tournament fees are non-refundable.

08 October 2007

Announcement Regarding POF - NCR

As per meeting today, 08 October 2007, with the POF Organizing Committee, the National Capital Region games will be postponed, as there have been unforeseen scheduling conflicts with other priority events of the host LGU. We shall be posting the new dates for the competition as soon as they are finalized.



Arnis Philippines Represented in Korean Martial Arts Festival

The country’s own martial art of Arnis will be among those represented along with thirty other martial arts at the Tenth World Martial Arts Festival to be held in Chungju, South Korea, from September 28 to October 4. This annual festival gathers martial artists from all over the world to demonstrate and share their skills, including practitioners from more prominent arts such as Karate, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo to more exotic styles such as Sambo, Viet Vo Dao, and Hapkido.

In order to showcase the distinctive skills and techniques that have made Arnis known around the world, Arnis Philippines, Inc. member of the Philippine Olympic Committee and the officially-recognized umbrella organization or National Sports Association, will send a seven-member delegation to this festival, headed by Mr. Richardson C. Gialogo, Vice President for External Affairs. The exhibition team is comprised by Master Jaime Quizana, Mr. Ryan Gialogo, Marie Kristine Crespo, Mikhal de Dios, Raymond de Vera, and Raymund Anthony Suba, all multi-awarded Arnis athletes.

For four (4) straight years now, Arnis Philippines has been sending representatives to this world event and the Philippine delegation has always been a crowd favorite due to the Filipinos’ exceptional martial skills coupled with their amiable personalities and decorum.

Arnis is an indigenous Philippine martial art that is famous for its stick and blade fighting emphasis. Because of its effectiveness and practicality, it is being taught to and used by police and armed forces both inside and outside the country.

“Truly we are nearing our dream of including Sports Arnis as part of the sports program in many countries,” says Arnis Philippines President, Mr. Raymond S. Velayo.



Change in Philippine Olympic Festival NCR Schedule

As announced by the POF Organizing Committee, POF-NCR hosted by Quezon City has been postponed to October 10-14.

POF- Bicol and Southern Tagalog will still push through on October 22-28, hosted by Naga City.



Philippine Olympic Festival - Visayas

The Philippine Olympic Festival Organizing Comittee requires all POF sports to strictly follow the ruling that only NSA members are allowed to compete. Please refer to POFOC ground rules. (www.philolympicfestival.com)

All participants may settle their outstanding dues at the tournament venue in Iloilo.

This is for the information and guidance of all concerned.



Arnis Para Sa Tanod 2007

Last Saturday, March 10, 2007 saw the launching of the Arnis Para sa Tanod Project at the Barangay Mariana Community Center. This three month program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Manila, Arnis Philippines Incorporated (ArPI), and Quezon City District 4 Representative Nanette Castelo-Daza, aims to train barangay tanods from 36 barangays in Quezon City on the Filipino fighting art of arnis. So far, 136 tanods from different barangays have signed up for this program, and this number is expected to grow.Barangay and city officials have expressed their concern for the lack of training of barangay tanods in self-defense. Most do not know how to wield and use arnis sticks properly under their mandate as peace keepers, even if they carry these with them every day.

This three-month program will also include training in sport arnis. Vice President Richard Gialogo believes that knowledge in martial arts techniques alone sometimes is not enough in subduing and catching bad elements. The barangay tanods should be fit, quick, and agile enough to use the techniques taught to them. Plus, there is a need for intensive training for the tanods to be more athletically inclined, to serve their communities better.

Also, ArPI, in coordination with the local government, plans of having inter-baranggay tanod tournaments once this project is underway. This way, according to ArPI officials, the tanods will be more interested and have an added incentive to train, and this is also more efficient since the local government of Quezon City already has its own active sport arnis program, and the office of the Vice Mayor is very supportive of it.

ARPI President, Mr. Raymond S. Velayo, plans of adding more phases to this training program, wherein the tanods would be trained for other skills such as crowd control, VIP protection, and to act as an emergency response team for calamities.



Batang QC Olympics 2007


Arnis was included in this year's Batang QC Olympics, held on January 27, 2007 at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City. Thirty-three (33) barangays fielded boys and girls ages 17 years old and below. The competition lasted the whole day, with the kids competing in the Laban and Anyo events.



Philippine Olympic Festival 2007


We would like to announce that the schedules for the Philippine Olympic Festival Arnis Competitions for the year 2007 are now posted at the calendar of events section. Thank You.



Philippine Olympic Festival Arnis Competition


Last June 23-25, 2006 a novice invitational tournament was held in SM Fairview, Quezon City, as part of the Philippine Olympic Festival 2006 (POF 2006). Participating Teams included the Ateneo College Arnis Varsity Team, Baguio-Sphinx Kali Arnis, Kali Arnis Martial Arts Organization, Kali Pamantukan, Lao Lan, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Virulent Tigers, and University of Makati Arnis Club, among others.

Results from the said tournament can be viewed in the arnis section of the POF 2006 website.



DepEd School Sports Train the Trainors Program Ongoing


We are pround to announce that Arnis Philippines Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) , has been successfully holding training modules for public school physical education teachers. This is another step in the effort to expand and strengthen the pool of athletes and practitioners at the grassroots and Batang Pinoy (basic education) level.


ArPI training staff along with other participants of the DepEd National Training for School Sports Coaches



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2005 South East Asian Games Results

Arnis Philippines is happy to announce the success of the arnis competition in the 2005 South East Asian Games! Congratulations to teams Vietnam and Phillipines who won an equal number of events in the competition. Special mention should be given to the Cambodia and Timor Leste teams, who were able to give a good account of themselves in spite of the lack of time and resources. Also, congratulations to team Timor Leste for giving their country honor by garnering their country's first medals ever in international sport competition!


Opening Ceremonies Philippines vs Vietnam

Opening Ceremonies

Philippines vs Vietnam

Beyond the battle for medals and glory, however, all the players of the different participating countries showed good sportsmanship regardless of their standing in the competition. By the end of the games, the quest for victory and honor was overshadowed by the warm friendship and camaraderie won and shared by all the participants. Below are the participant and medal tallys of the arnis competition:

Tally of participants

Country Anyo Laban Total
Cambodia Cambodia (CAM)
3 1 3
Philippines Philippines (PHI) 8 2 10
Timor Leste Timor Leste (TLS) 4 2 5
Vietnam Vietnam (VIE) 8 2 10

* Some athletes competed in more than one event.

Event Medalists

Anyo (Forms) Events Gold: Silver: Bronze:
Men's Individual Anyo Nguyen  Quang Tung (VIE) Regie  Sanchez (PHI) Phann  Piset (CAM)
Women's Individual Anyo Nguyen Thi   My (VIE) Mylen  Garson (PHI) Francisca  Valera (TLS)
Men's Synchronized Anyo Philippines  (PHI) Vietnam   (VIE) Cambodia  (CAM)
Women's Synchronized Anyo Philippines  (PHI) Vietnam  (VIE)  --
Laban (Full Contact) Events Gold: Silver: Bronze:
Men's Full Contact Sparring (up to 71kg) NGUYEN   THANH QUYEN (VIE) RENETO TUÑACAO (PHI) FORTUNATO SOARES (TLS)
Women's Full Contact Sparring (up to 52kg) ANNA JOY FERNANDEZ (PHI) LE THI THANH HUYEN (VIE) ELISABETH YANTI ALMEDA DOIS REIS (TLS)


Awarding Ceremony for Women's Full Contact Event

Closing Ceremonies


Call for National Sports Associations in other Countries


The International Arnis Federation and Arnis Philippines Incorporated are looking for able organizations from all around the world to collaborate with for the propagation of sport arnis as a standardized venue for international sport competition that is not biased to any style. As such, we will be coordinating with interested organizations from around the world to be able to set up National Sports Associations for Sport Arnis in their countries, leading up to the conduct of international competition.



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