PHILIPPINE ESKRIMA KALI ARNIS FEDERATION
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Featuring the members of the Philippine National Arnis Team – this documentary briefly revisits the history of Arnis in the Philippines and how it played a role in the revolution and liberation against the colonizers during the Philippine-Spanish war and Philippine-American war.
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The documentary focuses on the preparations leading to the 30th Southeast Asian Games held last December 2019 in Clark, Pampanga, where the Philippine National Arnis Team hauled in 14 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. - Leading the medal tally for the Philippines.
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Directed and hosted by Franco Mabanta
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"I couldn't have asked for anything more. They exceeded expectations."
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"Sabi ko lang before the SEA Games, 12 (golds), nagbigay sila ng 14. I'm just happy para sa bayan," he continued.
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Thus, with the guidance of each coaches, the Philippine National Arnis Team fulfilled their duties not just to bring home the number of gold, but also they dominate to introduce and promote the Philippine's National Sport as we all known is "ARNIS."
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The sport, ARNIS in the 30th SouthEast Asian Games where it held at Angeles University Foundation Angeles, Pampanga on December 1 - 3, 2019.
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Thus, the Philippine National Arnis Team harvested 14 golds, 4 silvers and 2 bronze medals exceeding their expectations of 12 gold medals as stated by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, President of Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF).
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From Norman Lee Benjamin Riego of ABS - CBN, who conducted an interview to Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is nothing but satisfied,
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PH TEAM BAGS 14 GOLD
Sen. Angara files resolutions honoring the Philippine National Arnis Team and Majority Leader Zubiri, as the father of the sport.
December 9, 2019, the Senate honored the Philippine National Arnis Team (PNAT) for its sterling performance in the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Senator Sonny Angara filed the Senate Resolution No. 247 recognizing the historic feat of the PNAT, which further solidified the Philippines' mastery of the sport and the martial arts discipline.
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Philippine Arnis Team
recieves Order of Lapu - Lapu award
December 18, 2019, the Philippine National Team was invited at the Malacañang Palace as they received the "Order of Lapu - Lapu" for winning the overall champions at the 30th South East Asian Games.
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December 9, 2019
Angara files resolutions honoring arnis team, Majority Leader Zubiri
The Senate on Monday honored the Philippine National Arnis Team (PNAT) for its sterling performance in the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games.
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Sen. Sonny Angara filed the Senate Resolution 247 recognizing the historic feat of the PNAT, which further solidified the Philippines’s mastery of the sport and the martial arts discipline.
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The PNAT delivered 14 gold, four silver and two bronze medals for the Philippines, for a total of 20 medals. The gold-medal haul of the PNAT represents 10 percent of the total gold-medal tally of the Philippine contingent in the SEA Games.
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A separate resolution, PSR 248, was also filed by Angara to recognize the contributions of Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri to the PNAT and to arnis as a sport.
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“We congratulate our Philippine National Arnis Team for bringing honor and glory to the country. It is only fitting that they delivered the most gold medals for the Philippines, considering that arnis is the national martial art and sport of the Philippines,” Angara said.
“Under the stewardship of the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation [PEKAF] President and Chairman Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, the PNAT has demonstrated how Filipino athletes can excel against international competition. After 14 years of being absent from the SEA Games, arnis is back and hopefully it is here to stay,” Angara added.
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“The overwhelming success of the PNAT at the 30th SEA Games is an inspiring testament to the level of excellence that Filipino athletes can achieve, with proper government support,” the resolution stated.
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Zubiri was credited for his efforts to strengthen and preserve the practice of arnis as a martial art and sport.
As president and chairman of PEKAF, Zubiri hosted regional competitions and training camps “to push our arnisadors to excellence in preparation for international competitions.”
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“The performance of the Philippine Team for arnis has been a success, not only in its bountiful harvest of medals, but also in its effectiveness in inspiring appreciation and interest in arnis among Philippine and international audiences alike,” the resolution stated
August 16, 2018
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Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Pekaf) President Juan Miguel Zubiri is confident that the Philippine arnis team competing in next year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) will achieve its goals.
In fact, Zubiri, who is in Cebu for a meeting with Pekaf board members, said he will step down as president of Pekaf if the team will not deliver at least 15 gold medals and emerge overall champion in the biennial meet that the Philippines will be hosting.
“If we will not emerge as overall champion in arnis in the Sea Games, I will resign as the president of Pekaf,” Zubiri said during the board meeting yesterday at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
“I am output oriented. I want to walk the talk. If I cannot deliver, I will resign as their chairman and president. That’s also putting pressure on them (Pekaf officers) that they have to deliver. All of them are the leaders of the biggest arnis clubs in the country. We are targeting 15 gold medals at least,” said Zubiri, the author of the Republic Act 9850 or the Arnis Law which declared the authentic Filipino martial arts as the Philippines national martial art and sport.
Arnis, which replaces pencak silat in next year’s Sea Games, has 20 events worth one gold medal each.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) already gave its full support to Pekaf, the national sports association for arnis.
Meanwhile, Zubiri also feted the Cebuano gold medalists in last month’s World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (Wekaf) World Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii. They are Jeffrey Navarrete (2 golds, 3 silvers, 4 bronze), Crysthil Mae Gumajin (1-6-1), Oswen Kenret Bautista (6-2-0), Dexler Bolambao (7-2-0), Mary Joyce Dabalos (5-2-1), Steven Atenta (2-1-2), and Trixie Mary Lofranco (2-2-2).
Team Philippines finished second overall in Wekaf world championships last July with a 39-24-32 (gold-silver-bronze) tally while the United States topped the competition with a 101-79-80 haul.
The gold medalists in the World Championships may don the colors of the Philippines in the Sea Games as they are already part of the national training pool for arnis.
To give them more exposure, Zubiri is planning to stage an Asian championships next year, where he will be inviting teams from China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries to compete.
The venue could either be in Cebu or in Manila.
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JULY 16, 2018
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Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, President and Chairman of the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF), Inc., donates to the Philippine contingent for the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) 15st World Championship in Maui, Hawaii.
May 17, 2018.
Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, Chairman and President of Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF), Inc., in talks with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Membership Committee Chairperson Robert Bachmann about PEKAF's plans and programs and what it has accomplished so far in the promotion and propagation of Arnis as the national fighting sport and martial art.
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PEKAF is pushing for the inclusion of Arnis among the games to be played in the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Looking forward to be the one fielding the National Team for Arnis for the SEA Games, PEKAF aims at winning gold medals for the country during the said event.
MAY 16, 2018
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PEKAF Pres. Migz Zubiri joins POC Pres. Rick Vargas, PSC Chair Butch Ramirez, CDM Mon Del Rosario and SEA Games head Sec. Alan Cayetano during the SEA Games welcome dinner this evening. Onwards to a successful SEA Games!
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
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We are now the Official NSA for Arnis for the Palarong Pambansa! Congratulations Team PEKAF!
JULY 20, 2017
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Zubiri takes his oath as PEKAF Chairman. The Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Board of Trustees were sworn to office by Executive Secretary Salvador "Bingbong" Campo Medialdea today, 20 July, 2017 at Malacanan Palace.
Sworn to the Board were Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri as Chairman and the following as members: GM Felipe "Tyke" Abella Jr., GM Efren Lazibal Apresto, Chairman Patty Jean Luna Caballero, Master Gerald Cañete, GM Samuel "Bambit" Dulay, Senior Master Richard Gialogo, GM Danilo Sauro Jorquia, GM Generoso "Jun" M. Martinada Jr., GM Mario Carsonite Palazuelo, Ms Bella Marie "Peachie" Baron-Saguin, GM Bernard "Butch" Antigua Sepulveda, GM Rene Rosales Tongson, Tuhon Rommel P. Tortal, and Mr. Ike Xavier Villaflores.
