NCA derby season gets going today

MANILA, Philippines - A top-notch derby, featuring the country’s leading breeders, will be held today as the National Cockers Alliance opens its season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Hosted by Tommy Chua, Osang dela Cruz, and Mayor Elan Nagaño, the event has drawn the participation of derby luminaries Rene Medina, Bebot Uy, Jun Topacio, James Uy, Eugene Martin, Luding Boongaling, Manny and Armand Santos, Patrick Antonio, Gerry Ramos, the Firefly Group, Gov. Ito Ynares, Nestor Mercado;

Lito Orillaza, Charlie Ang, Joel and Danny Teves, the first NCA Cocker of the Year Mario Villamor, the boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, Ramon Mancenares, Rudy Albano, Jimmy Ang, Efren Canlas and Jimafer, Junjun Salazar, T. Sevilla, JR Tolentino, Eric dela Rosa, Butchoy Olano, Gov. JJ Suarez, Eddie Gonzales, Ricky Valencia, Boy Torres, George Torres, Claude Bautista and Boyet Joson.

Also in the fold are special guests Bong Pineda and Carmelo Lazatin, Emil Chua, Pete Ison and Garin, Jun Mendoza, Wilvin Sy, Mayor Panganiban, Lalan Yulo, Ricky Castillo and Major Doromal, Gerald Ampil, Jat Atienza, Elmer David, Daboy of Pampanga, Remy Medrano, Benny Ong of Iloilo, Roy Sarosa of Iloilo, Nelson Salvanera , Vince Terea, Atty. Sevilleja, and Alex Ty.

The event also serves as a prelude to the World Championship Derby on Jan. 10, 12, and 14.