
This 26-30 April 2013, Bohol will host an international dragon boat competition for the first time. It is a prospect that not only excites the Boholano sports fans, it also offers opportunities for the commercial and cultural communities of Bohol and the Philippines. With more foreign and local tourists projected to visit Bohol for [...]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Army staved off another strong challenge by Lake Buhi en route to sweeping the fourth leg and overall men’s team honors at the conclusion of the Cobra Energy Drink Regatta national finals last weekend at the Manila Bay. In a rematch between established powers and rising stars in the sport, the [...]
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation team ended its 10th International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa Bay, Florida with a rousing win in the 500 meter men’s small boat race to win its fifth gold medal in record-breaking fashion and cap a spectacular performance against all odds. The victory in the final event took [...]
EVEN in times of hardship, the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) remains committed to bring honor to the country. PDBF head coach Annabelle Tario, the four-year head coach of the national team, told The Manila Times during a recent exclusive interview that the association was suffering from low morale but was not complaining to anybody. [...]
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Posted on 30 August 2012
Don’t miss the COBRA-Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) quarterly regatta, “Tunay na Lakas” race among PDBF dragon boat club teams! This Sunday, SEPTEMBER 2 – 6am to 3pm, Baywalk Roxas Blvd! Co-presented by our major sponsor – COBRA Energy Drink! With minor sponsors, Ramada Manila Central and Sunlife Financial, with the support of Manila Sports [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 March 2012
Columbia Recyclable Regatta First Leg will be in Waterfront Boardwalk, Subic bay Freeport Zone. Date: May 12, 2012 Columbia Recyclable Regatta Background: A Regatta is simply – a boat race. The Columbia Recycle Regatta is a race of watercrafts made from at least 80% recycled material paddled over a 200 meter course iin the ocean. [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 21 March 2012
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) International Club Crew Challenge 2012 is a series of dragon boat races in various parts of the country, organized by the PDBF and governed by the rules of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) is proud to announce the Boracay Edition of the [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 31 December 2011
“To all our media friends, sponsors and future sponsors, PDBF club team leaders and members, PDBF Board members and officers. Thank you for all your patience and understanding; and I wish your never ending support and trust to Philippine Dragon Boat Federation for the year of water Dragon (2012).” - Marcia Cristobal, PDBF President [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 04 December 2011
2011 PDBF Annual Dragon Boat Championship (3rd Leg) COBRA Energy Drink Dragonboat Regatta 2011 Manila Bay, Baywalk, Roxas Blvd, Manila Dec 4, 2011 2011 PDBF Annual Dragon Boat Championship (3rd Leg) COBRA Energy Drink Dragonboat Regatta 2011 Manila Bay, Baywalk, Roxas Blvd, Manila Dec 4, 2011 - 8am onwards To: All PDBF Members Dragon Boat Team The [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 03 December 2011
MANILA, Philippines – The world-champion Philippine Army team stamped its class by topping two events in the men’s race while De La Salle dominated as many events in the women’s contest in the First Zambales Dragon Boat Festival at the Uacon Lake in Candelaria, Zambales recently. The Armymen, who dominated the world championships in Tampa, Florida, [...] Continue Reading