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CHITO YACAPIN DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 9
Updated November 20, 2013
Bangon Pilipinas!
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The whole nation grieves due to the massive devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda.  Ang puso ng mga darters ay malambot at handang magbigay ng tulong kahit kaunti para sa mga nasalanta.  NDFP’s response was quick and immediate.  It organized a donation drive through the “Dart for a Cause: Tulungan Po Natin Sila” Fund Campaign, where all pooled donations will be deposited to the GMA Kapuso Foundation on November 22.  As a start, all entry fees to the Alfonso I Dart Circuit last November 12 were donated for the typhoon victims.  Let us do our small share by donating and participating in these tournaments for a cause.  Makiisa at magtulungan.   

INTERNATIONAL NEWS:  The Stage 8 of The World Soft Darts Tournament was a downer compared to the spectacular performance of Pinoy darters in Stage 7.  The Titan, Ian Perez was the lone shining warrior and the only Pinoy to barge into the semi-finals.  Lourence Ilagan was overtaken by Paul Lim for the right to play in the Ladbrokes tourney in London.  Sayang ang opportunity na dalawang Pinoy ang magkasabay maglaro sa London.  But we now lead in the all-nations category.  Let’s all watch the Grand Finals on December 15.  You can tune in to Darterong Pinoy FB group for live, real-time, up-to-the-minute, blow-by-blow reporting and commentary by the incomparable Ronnel B. Botor and his powerful 100mbps internet connection.  Isang malakas na palakpak naman dyan for the gentleman from Pitogo na walang pagod magbalita at magserbisyo sa mga dartpeeps of the Philippines. 

LOCAL NEWS:  The Philippine Qualifier winner is Edward “The Ace” Santos of Malabon and he will go to London on December 18 and try to dethrone his idol, Phil “The Power” Taylor.  We wish you all the luck Dward, and please do the impossible for us.  The runner-up is CDO’s pride, Alexis “The Cool Cat” Toylo. 3rd and 4th place is Andy “Superman” Villamore and Cris “The Blackhawk” Salinas.  Please take note that Ian “The Titan” Perez, the red hot Ricky Mijares, heartthrob Jong Gonzales, and the NDFP players did not participate in the PQ Tournament. 

TIDBITS:  The P25K Tournament in Flores, Malabon last Saturday was a lively and jampacked affair.  The same venue held two simultaneous events – a dart tourney participated by 124 players and a burial attended by another 200 people.  Meron full band ensemble na tumutugtog sa lamay at nagaagawan sila sa ere ng minute-by-minute announcements from the tournament directors’ table.  Maingay, magulo, pero masaya.  Pag tumugtog ang banda ng cha-cha music, sinasabayan ng magka-partner na Bonnie Evangelista at BoyGeorge Cutora.  Di sila nakaabot sa money bracket.  Napagod bigla ang mga tuhod ng dalawang senior citizens kakasayaw.  Kami naman ng partner kong si Mon Acosta, ikinagagalak kong ibalita na kami ang unang na-out.  Ang usual na dahilan – di maka out.  Weeh. Gasgas na yan.  Maaga rin natapos ang laro – lampas alas tres ng umaga.  The champion was the tandem of Jerry “No Monicker” Salenga and the toprated darter from Abu Dhabi, Orlan Bernardino.  The tournament was sponsored by the Tres Dahlias group lead by the lovely legs of Ms. Gene “The Miniskirt” Ginoo. 

Next big tournament coming is the P10K Alfonso I Light Dart Circuit (Leg 3) by NDFP at Tres Marias de Malate on Wednesday, November 20.  Hope to see you guys there.  Support!

Nag-birthday ako last November 13 and in keeping with the difficult times today, di ako nag-celebrate.  Simple dinner lang ng pamilya.  Siguro, tayo din mga dartpeeps ay maging sensitive sa naghihirap nating mga kapatid.  Huwag muna natin i-post sa FB ang mga bonggang handaan natin or ang magarbong damit o sapatos na nabili.  Tsinelas pwede pa.  I-tambay na muna ang mga picture-picture at saka na lang i-post.  By the way, ang dami pala nag-greet sakin sa FB from my darting family.  Anim sila, as in 6 people.  Uha. Uha. Uha.  Di man lang umabot ng double figure.  But as a gesture of gratitude, I want to give away a bucket of beer to the first guy who can correctly name the 6 darters who greeted me.  Madali lang naman.  And the timer starts now. 

Bangon Pilipinas.  Kaya natin ito.

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DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 10, November 29, 2013
DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 9, November 20, 2013
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DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 7, September 16, 2013
DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 6, September 02, 2013
DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 5, August 28, 2013
DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 4, August 22, 2013
DART DIARY ENTRY NO. 3, August 15, 2013
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