Pasig dominates Toledo to rule PCAP 2nd Conference Season 3
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 10 Dec 2023
MANILA---Pasig City King Pirates annexed its fourth PCAP championship by taking its finals series against the Toledo-Xignex Trojans, 13-8 and 12.5-8.5, in the first and second sets Saturday night, December 9, 2023 virtually held at Chess.com Platform.
Pasig actually drew first blood by beating Toledo, 6-1, in blitz and 7-all standoff in rapid play in the first of the two titles.
WNM Rowelyn Acedo beat WFM Cherry Ann Mejia, IM Cris Ramayrat toppled NM Edmundo Gatus, Jerome Villanueva nipped Bonn Rainauld Tibod, Kevin Arquero subdued IM Kim Steven Yap and IM Eric Labog Jr. crushed NM Allan Pason for the coach Franco Camillo mentored Pasigueños five victories in blitz and a draw by GM Mark Paragua against FM David Elorta and GM Gombosuren Munkhgal against GM Richard Bitoon.
In the second set, Pasig took blitz chess, 6.5-0.5, behind Paragua, Munkhgal, Arquero, IM Eric Labog Jr. and Mark Kevin Labog and a draw by WFM Sherily Cua.
In rapid chess, Toledo bounced back, beating Pasig, 8-6.
The title win is the longest in PCAP history as Pasig took the 2nd and 3rd conference titles of the previous campaign including first of Season 3.
"It's a team effort, our hard work paid off, and we thank God for our latest achievement. We also thank the city government, the city council and Mayor Vico (Sotto) for their full support,” said coach Franco Camillo.
Meanwhile, San Juan Predators defeated Iloilo Kisela Knights, 15.5 - 5.5, in the battle for third.
PCAP, the country’s first play-for-pay league, is headed by PCAP President Atty. Paul Elauria, chairman Michael Angelo Ong Chua, PCAP treasurer Atty. Arnel Batungbakal and Technical Committee chairman Engr. Jojo Buenaventura and sponsored by San Miguel Corporation, Ayala Land, Buenaviel and PCWorx and sanctioned by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB), headed by Chairman Atty. Richard Clarin.-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Chaos in Liverpool: Figueroa Silences Echo Arena with 12th-Round Fireworks
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 08 Feb 2026Gabriel Santisima Stuns Unbeaten World Ranked and WBO Asia Pacific Champion Subaru Murata to Capture WBO Asia Pacific Title at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Sun, 08 Feb 2026Lucky "Batang Quiapo" Salvador defeats Rhaky "Roj" Constantino
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 08 Feb 2026Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: Scrappy Styles Matchup in Liverpool
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 07 Feb 2026Undefeated Middleweight Sebastian Juarez Returns to the Ring February 6 in Guadalajara
Fri, 06 Feb 2026Esquillo, Arpilleda to compete at Lunar Horse Battle Royal 10-Ball Tournament at Pacman's Cue Club
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 06 Feb 2026WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR MEDINA VS. CURIEL IN MEXICO, PLUS MAIN EVENT QUOTES
Fri, 06 Feb 2026Rene Tellez Giron & Luis Torres Battle for Mexican Pride in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’
Fri, 06 Feb 2026Gomera and Ding are set to clash for the WBC Asia 126 belt
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 05 Feb 2026“Thunderdome 53 is stacked and I cant wait to see these fights March 13 at Thunderdome 53 - Promoter Tony Tolj
Thu, 05 Feb 2026WORLD ELITE SUMO MAKES ITS PRUDENTIAL CENTER DEBUT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Thu, 05 Feb 2026Sumalinog Brothers Score Wins in Bohol; Sign with Monty Flores (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 05 Feb 2026MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH TEAM BOXING LEAGUE
Thu, 05 Feb 2026Trifon Petrov unveils the signing of another USA Team member in Ariana Carrasco
Thu, 05 Feb 2026Jerome Gonzales off to a marvelous start in J&P 10 Ball Cup at Pacman's Cue Club
By Marlon Bernardino, Thu, 05 Feb 2026