VIGAN, Ilocos Sur — Jonathan & Ian emerged as the winner in the second leg of the Philippine Homing Pigeon Association (PHA) North Young Birds and Old Birds Series 2013 here last Oct. 27.

Jonathan & Ian’s PHA-13-1302206 — a black cock out of Colson bloodline — dominated the Young Bird Series with a speed of 1,167.156 meter per minute.

Johnson Si and Emmanuel Go shared the limelight by finishing second and third, respectively.

Si’s PHA-13-1301514 — a pencil cock out of Martin Vanzoon line of Manny Go X SVR line — clinched second place with a speed of 1,163.841 meter per minute.

Go’s PHA-13-1301531 – a blue bar cock out of Hurricane From My White Flight line X Royal Ties line — wound up third with a speed of 1,163.782 meter per minute.

The other top Young Birds finishers were Emmanuel Go, fourth place; Romeo Liwag, fifth; Rey So, sixth; Rey So, seventh; Burlington Loft, eighth; David/Wilford, ninth; and Rey So, 10th.

In the Old Bird Series, Johnson Si shone brightest with his PHA-13-1324445 — a blue bar hen out of Jos Thone X Van Den Brouke line of Paquito Ngo with a speed of 1,162.398 meter per minute.

Jude Sy’s PHA-13-1325575 with a speed of 1,152.805 finished second, while Luis Chiu’s PHA-13-3115966 — a white cock Van Den Broucke X J. Aarden with a speed of 1,145.337 meter per minute wound up third overall.

Also making it are Jaime “Jimi’ Lim, Wiston Tiu, Emmanuel Go, Benito Go Que, Benjamin Nava, Joseph Yap and Joseph Yap.

In a report to PHA president Jaime Lim, racing chairman Nelson Chua said a total of 820 birds out of 1,090 birds from 60 lofts were clocked in the Young Birds Series; and 388 birds out of 518 birds from 43 lofts were clocked in the Old Birds category.

Last week, Benito Go Que and Jose Torres shared top honors in the kickoff leg in Munoz, Isabela, last Oct. 20.

From Vigan, the North series moves to Tuguegarao, Cagayan, on Nov. 3

Also in the calendar are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, fourth leg on Nov. 10; Gattaran, fifth leg on Nov.17; Burgos, sixth leg on Nov.24; and Aparri, Cagayan, seventh and final leg on Dec. 1.

Published : Saturday, November 02, 2013
Written by: Ed Andaya

MUÑOZ, Isabela — Benito Go Que and Jose Torres shared the spotlight in the first leg of the Philippine Homing Pigeon Association (PHA) North Young Birds and Old Birds Series 2013 here last Oct. 20.Go Que’s winning entry — a pencil pied hen out of Old MLine 153B bloodline and PHA-13-1301631 — topped the event with a speed of 1,309.50 meter per minute.Go Que’s chequered white flight hen bred by Santiago Lao and PHA-13-1303627 finished second with a time of 1,303. 234 meter per minute.

John Joriz’s black cheq hen out of Fighting Spirit line and Australia Wickham line and PHA-13-1301754 took third place with a time of 1,303.026.

The other notable Young Birds finishers are Jose Torres, fourth place ; Johnson Si, fifth; Rey So, sixth; Ferdinand Chua, seventh; Luis Chui, eighth; Benito Go Que, ninth; and Henry Tan, 10th.

In the Old Birds Series, Torres’ birds swept the top three places.

Torres’ blue bar hen out of Sister Sire Pure Bekaerts Imported X Tiger line and PHA-07-0072558, timed 1,301.915 meter per minute for first place.

Second place went to Torres’ blue cheq hen out of Tiger line origin and PHA-13-1326709 with a speed of 1,301.784 meter per minute.

Third place, on the other hand, went to Torres’ blue bar hen out of Sister Sire Pure Bekaerts Imported X Tiger line and PHA-13-2101030 with a speed of 1,301.531 meter per minute.

Also making it are Jaime “Jimi” Lim, Johnson Si, Jaime “Jimi” Lim, Paquito Ngo, Jaime “Jimi” Lim, Benito Go Que and Emmanuel Go.

Racing chairman Nelson Chua said a total of 1,016 birds out of 1,193 from 60 lofts were clocked in the Young Birds series and 492 birds out of 530 from 43 lofts were clocked in the Old Birds Series.

The second of the seven-part PHa North Series will be held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur today.

Published : Sunday, October 27, 2013
Written by: Ed Andaya

We would like to inform all Koi Hobbyists that lives along the South that Koi Village – Pet Mall is now a distributor of TOMiGAi Koi Food.

——————————– PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ——————————–

1)    SPIRULINA KOI FOOD

2)    WHEATGERM KOI FOOD

3)    TATEGOI KOI FOOD

4)    TATEGOI COLOR PROMOTER KOI FOOD

KOI VILLAGE – PET MALL is located at San Antonio St., cor. Santiago St., Paseo de Magallanes, EDSA cor. South Super Highway Makati, Philippines.

 

PRODUCTS

TOMiGAi was formulated in conjunction with the Japanese experts on Koi. This product boasts cutting edge formulation direct from Japan and enjoys the endorsement of such prominent names in the Koi industry such as Sakai, Dainichi, Marudoh, Omosako, Isa, Seitaro, Gonjiro, and Tani among many others.

 

The U.S release of TOMiGAi is proudly 100% American made to provide only the excellent quality that the market deserves. It is the company’s philosophy that cutting the lead time between the manufacturing facility and end user allows for a more potent and effective product. TOMiGAi is made with only the finest quality ingredients and is packaged to guarantee freshness and quality in each box. Great care and consideration was taken during the whole production process: from the formulation, to packaging to handling and distribution.

 

TOMiGAi
PACKAGING METHOD

 

TOMiGAi Koi food is packaged through the Nitrogen gas rush packaging method. Oxygen, which shows to be a primary cause of spoilage, is eliminated from the bag, thereby submitting the bag of TOMiGAi Koi Food to a vacuum stage then we go one step further by pumping Nitrogen inside. Nitrogen gas is proven to maintain quality and freshness of food for prolonged periods of time, and because contents are allowed to move freely within the bag, the integrity of the shape and form of TOMiGAi Koi Food is maintained. To ensure that moisture levels are kept at a minimum, desiccant is added.

 

SPIRULINA

is popularly known to be a color enhancing ingredient in Koi Food. The best results in enhancing the beni or red of your Koi is when Spirulina is coupled with a higher percentage of protein in your food. It is for this reason that the TOMiGAi variant of Spirulina contains a minimum of 50% Protein in the formula. Not only does TOMiGAi Spirulina actively enhance and maximize your Koi’s potential to acheive beautiful,vibrant and lusterous beni, it will also encourage the growth and development of your Koi’s body conformation.

This variant is best fed when water temperatures are between 72 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein: Min 50%
Fat: Min 6%
Fiber: Max 3%
Ash: Max 12%
Moisture: Max 10%

 Ingredients:

White Fish Meal, Spirulina, Wheat Germ, Whole Wheat Flour, Soybean meal, Squid Meal, Krill Meal, Choline Chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Garlic, Bacillus, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, B Complex Vitamins (Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Folic Acid, Thiamine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin), Menadione Sodium Bisulphite Complex (Vitamin K) DLAlphatocopherol (Vitamin E), Calcium Propianate.

 

WHEAT GERM

While Wheat Germ is more popularly known to be fed during the colder season, the TOMiGAi variant of Wheat Germ is best used for the growing season.  In addition to boasting a 50% minimum protein content level, the main protein source is White Fish Meal.  The TOMiGAi Wheat Germ is part of the TOMiGAi Premium Growing line, and promotes maximum growth potential and proper development of a Koi’s conformation and size.  Due to the fact that growth is best achieved in the months wherein temperatures are high, TOMiGAi Wheat Germ is best used at this time of year.

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein: Min 50%
Fat: Min 6%
Fiber: Max 3%
Ash: Max 12%
Moisture: Max 10% 

Ingredients:

White Fish Meal, Wheat Germ, Whole Wheat Flour, Soybean meal, Squid Meal, Krill Meal, Choline Chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Garlic, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, B Complex Vitamins (Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Folic Acid, Thiamine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin), Menadione Sodium Bisulphite Complex (Vitamin K) DLAlphatocopherol (Vitamin E), Calcium Propianate.

 

TATEGOI

Fast becoming a TOMiGAi Hobbyist favorite, the Tategoi is targeted and created with special focus to enhancing the Shirojiand the conformation of Koi even in the early Spring and Late fall when temperatures begin to drop as this is the perfect time to bring out the white in your Koi. It contains 40% protein, which bridges the gap between the 35% protein content of Taberu and the 50% Protein content that the Premium food line, Wheat Germ and Spirulina, have to offer.