Philippine cockfighting ‘sabong’ is back with the highly-anticipated Pintakasi International Challenge slated February 16 to 23 at the Roligon Mega Cockpit Arena in Parañaque.
Rolando ‘Ka Lando’ Luzong, considered as the ‘Godfather’ of local cockfighting, started organizing the largest event in history in June of 2022, also dubbed “The Bloodline Challenge.”
However, on September 11, 2023, the well-known cockfighting guru passed away.
In his honor, the Pintakasi International Challenge continues, now organized by Nicholas “Mang Nick” Crisostomo, his partner in organizing the event, and Ka Lando’s daughter Babam Luzong-Camina.
“A Tribute to Ka Lando Luzong” Pintakasi International Challenge 10-Cock Derby is aimed at featuring not only the Philippines’ veteran and upcoming rooster-raisers, but also the best gamefowl propagators from rooster-fighting countries of the world.
The 3-cock eliminations are set on February 16 and 17; the 3-cock semis is on February 20 and 21; and the 4-cock championship is on February 23, with an entry fee of P22,000 and a minimum bet of P11,000.
The event is open to everyone. For added information and inquiries, contact Crisostomo at mobile no. 09053571100 and Bam Luzong-Camina at 09071116220 for
Local and foreign participants and guests also get the chance to attend the 2023 International Gamefowl Festival and Hobby Expo at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City, featuring the biggest and most exciting Gamefowl Show, Hobby Expo and Pet Convention.
The IGF 2023 Hobby Expo and Pet Convention, slated on February 17, 18, and 19, will feature leading gamefowl breeders, pigeon raisers, exotic animal and pet hobbyists, veterinary and nutrition suppliers, gamefowl suppliers, pigeon suppliers, pigeon fanciers, incubators, feed manufacturers, and related products and services catering to gamefowl, pigeon raising, exotic animals and pet hobbyist.