On its 6th consecutive year, Zambapalooza has been in the forefront of promoting the booming boardsports tourism in Zambales, spearheading a unique fusion of boardsports competition in one event, surfing, skimboarding, skateboarding, longboard push race and now downhill longboarding.
Artistic photo courtesy of JB De Leon.
Zambapalooza’s roots was when the surfing industry was being cultivated by local surfers in Zambales. Now, surfing, skimboarding, longboarding and skateboarding scene in the province of Zambales became a big hit, making the province one of the most promising surfing destinations in the Philippines, with a little bonus, it’s just few hours away from Manila.
Artistic photo courtesy of JB De Leon
Boasting the richness and diverse boardsports community, Zambales is home to a remarkable places like Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, the ever surfers favorite Magic Left in Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio and The Circle Hostel, located in Liwa-liwa, San Felipe which was recently featured in Homegrown.ph for being one of the leaders in promoting social tourism in the country.
Zambapalooza 2012 surfing competition at Liwa-liwa, San Felipe, Zambales. Photo courtesy of the Circle Hostel.
With the support of Local Government and brands like DC, Quiksilver, Roxy, Monster Energy, Vans and other sponsors and with the relentless passion of the Zambales Boardriding Association with its president, and a good friend of ours, Mark Ramos, the Zambapalooza 2012 has established itself as the last and most promising boardsports event to be anticipated every year. “It’s a tradition, Zambapalooza is a brand that will be treasured for years by boardsports enthusiasts in Zambales. We’ve started My Life on Board during Zambapalooza in 2010. It was one of first event that we have featured in Mylifeonboard.net,” said, Michael Eijansantos, Managing Director of Mylifeonboard.net, one of the official media partners of Zambapalooza for 3rd consecutive year.
The fusion of boardsports competition was pioneered by Zambapalooza. Every boardsports community in the Philippines converge in this yearly celebration. The best local bands and performers from Manila also shared their talent to boost the enthusiasm of participants during the event.
Julienne serenading the participants. Artistic photo from JB De Leon.
Feanne Hontiveros Mauricio and JM Quiblat. Photo courtesy of JB De Leon.
Ms. Abby Asistio gave a live performance during Zambapalooza 2012. Artistic photo courtesy of JB De Leon.
Here is the official results:
SURF
Longboard Beginners Wahine
Champ- MARIE CLARIZE LUMDANG
1st runner-up- DINDI MIRANDA from Manila
2nd runner-up- ABBY CRUZ RAMOS
Longboard Beginners Men
Champ- DK PASALLAN
1st runner-up- DANDOY TONGCO from Cebu
2nd runner-up- FRANK OLIVER NIRO
Locals Grom
Champ- JANJHO AGASA
1st runner-up- THOMAS ORONAS
2nd runner-up- RONEL FARINAS
Locals Longboard Wahine
Champ- CHRISTY TEREZA
1st runner-up- JING RACIL
2nd runner-up- ROXANNE PERGES
Longboard Open
Champ- JOSEPH ESTEVE
1st runner-up- JONNEL BUENAVENTURA
2nd runner-up- PACO FERNANDEZ
Special Award the only Girl
THERIZE LUMDANG
Locals Longboard Men
Champ-JUVECRIS LAVESORIA
1st runner-up-JOHN LOUIE FARINAS
2nd runner-up-CARLO GUILLERMO
SKIM
Groms
Champion- MENCHESTER ABAD
1st Runner up- MIGUEL VILLAMIN
2nd Runner up- ANGELO ANTONIO
Womens Open
Champion-JAYVEE BENITEZ
1st Runner up-HAYCEE LYN OLA
2nd Runner Up-MONICA ROSE LACUESTA
Class B Men
Champion-MELDIVSON ABAD
1st Runner up-ERLITO DONOR
2nd Runner Up-ANTHONY BASA
Class A Men
Champion- ARJUN JIMENEZ
1st Runner up- RIOBEN VIVERO
2nd Runner Up- RODERICK BAZAR
SKATEBOARD
LONGBOARD COMPETITION
Longboard Freestyle
Men-DERICK MOJICA
Women- ANTONETTE BOMBASE
Hippie Jump
MARK RYAN AGUILAR
Longboard Pushrace
Champion- DANDOY TONGCO
1st Runner up- CHRIS AMOWAS
2nd Runner up- PETER LEYCO
Longboard Downhill
Champion- CHRIS AMOWAS
1st Runner up- QUITO ABEJO
2nd Runner Up- JAYJAY CALONZO
3rd Runner-up- JUANCHO ABEJO
SKATE COMPETITION
Game of Skate- KENNETH EVANGELISTA
Class B
Champion -DEXTER SAHAGUN
1st Runner up- ROSS VALINO
2nd Runner up- LIEL JAPZON
Class A
Champion – KENNETH EVANGELISTA
1st Runner up- MARVIN BASINAL
2nd Runner up- MARK RYAN AGUILAR
Zambapalooza 2012 was indeed a huge sucess, marking another history in the Philippine boardsports scene.
More highlights to come!
Zambapalooza is sponsored by:
Media support by:
My Life on Board, Subic.com, Lokal Soul and Tonyo Productions
Photos courtesy of JB De Leon
