 The
United Filipino Darts Club (UFDC) of Abu Dhabi strikes back with
a BIG bang as they celebrate the 111th Philippine Independence with
an astounding P100,000 dart tournament dubbed as ‘P100,000
Philippine Independence Day Cup 2009.’ This tournament has
been made possible through the able leadership of Ding Arduo, who
has never grown tired of leading the club for nearly three (3) years
now despite his hectic work schedules and no nonsense ridicules
from his bitter dart critics. UFDC President Ding Arduo has this to say to all
UFDC members and supporters -- “The UFDC has been
very active in promoting and propagating the sport of darts from
among the Filipino expatriates in the UAE from its conception in
the early 90s. This time around, the UFDC leadership has opted to
‘switch’ to socio-civic undertakings aimed at helping
our less-fortunate Kababayans who were not so lucky enough just
like the rest of us. A portion of the proceeds of this event will
be enough to repatriate one of our ‘abused’ Filipina
domestic helpers who is presently suffering severe physical as well
as mental anguish in the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)
quarters in Abu Dhabi. With the game of darts being regarded as
a game of smokers and beer-drinkers, this will be an opportune time
for us to clear our image and let our presence be felt as compassionate
group of people with great sense of responsibility for the needy
sectors of the society.”
For his worthy dart critics and detractors, this
is what the UFDC President has to tell – “I
have been a living witness to a lot of dart clubs coming out and
disappearing like a quick storm. Some have even attempted (and some
are still trying, until now), to weaken the foundations of UFDC
for an eventual collapse but all of them have simply gone astray.
The UFDC is comprised of good men with good intentions. It is solidly
backed-up by no other than the biggest and most dependable governing
body of darts in the Philippines, the National Darts Federation
of the Philippines (NDFP). No matter how hard the opposition is
and no matter how evil these detractors may think, there is one
thing I am very sure of -- they can never put UFDC down! UFDC was,
is and will always be our only Dart Club .….. proudly Filipino
Club.”
UFDC takes great pride with the support and approval
of the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi through Hon. Consul General
Noel Servigon, who will also grace the event as the Guest Speaker.
This P100,000 ranking event is sanctioned and supported
by the NDFP and is open to all nationalities within the UAE and
the nearby GCC region. It will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at
Arkadia International located at Marina Area, Tourist Club, Abu
Dhabi, UAE. Registration starts at 12:00NN and the game time will
be at 2:00PM. The event will include the following: 4-Person Team
Competition -- 1001 best of 3 and Open Singles – 501 best
of 3. Both events will be on a single knock-out game format. Entry
fee will be AED 80.00 with one (1) free drink of choice.
President Ding Arduo wishes to extend his warmest
gratitude to the following UFDC officers and members for their unconditional
support in organizing this tournament: Jolo Corporal, Doc Allan
Federiso, Ryan Delos Reyes, Orlan Bernardino, Mhyreen Corporal,
Alex Dacay and Jess Valdez. Likewise, UFDC extends its special appreciation
to NDFP Secretary General Ronnel Botor for his incessant support
and inspiration to UFDC and its projects.
For information and other tournament-related queries,
please contact the following:
1. Ding Arduo : 050-3824413
2. Jolo Corporal : 050-4927868
3. Jess Valdez : 050-6176643 |
