MANILA, Philippines - The country’s top sportsmen are gearing up for the National Cockers Alliance (NCA) World Championship Derby on May 19, 21, and 23 at the Ynares Center in Pasig City.
The champion in the event will receive the prestigious Pacquiao Cup from Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
Bebot Villar, James Uy, Eric dela Rosa, and Jun Topacio are defending the title they won in the NCA World derby leg last January.
Congressman Iggy Arroyo and runner-up Patrick Antonio are also considered by fans to be the frontrunners in the race.