Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sporting the Fiesta

The BEST Management Committee: Standing L-R: Dong Nicolas, Rainer Barreno, Lowel Bonsato, Oliver San Jose, Allan Arboleda, Jay Barlaan, Gerry Reyes. Seated L-R:  	Manny Valmeo, Ernie Manaog, Dom Lobriza, Albert Abarquez, Ed Godelozon. Not in photo are:Vicky Abarquez, Lyn Montera, Chez Moulic, Boie Manaog, Rey Bembenuto, Rey Isleta, Fred Juaneza, Mike Juaneza, Romy Geronimo, Pol Aguilar, Michael Nidea, Dixon Bidbid, Allan Galbis, Glen Bacolod and Ronan Montera.
The BEST Management Committee: Standing L-R: Dong Nicolas, Rainer Barreno, Lowel Bonsato, Oliver San Jose, Allan Arboleda, Jay Barlaan, Gerry Reyes. Seated L-R: Manny Valmeo, Ernie Manaog, Dom Lobriza, Albert Abarquez, Ed Godelozon. Not in photo are:Vicky Abarquez, Lyn Montera, Chez Moulic, Boie Manaog, Rey Bembenuto, Rey Isleta, Fred Juaneza, Mike Juaneza, Romy Geronimo, Pol Aguilar, Michael Nidea, Dixon Bidbid, Allan Galbis, Glen Bacolod and Ronan Montera.

The long-running successful sports club in Melbourne Southeast, the Basketball Enthusiasts Sports Training (BEST) Inc. has joined the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. to host the Basketball and Golf Tournament for this year and beyond.
The Fiesta Cup games which kick off at Hampton Park on 7 December 2014 promises to thrill. Anyone interested should contact any of the committee members.

Driving force in sports
The Basketball Enthusiasts Sports Training (BEST) Inc has been the driving force building platforms for sports enthusiasts express their love of basketball and golf in the region. Founded in 1998, it assisted many players go through its stables, from pesky 10 year olds to become sleek playing machines. The dedicated family of supporters of the club are just happy to see the men folk lead a healthy lifestyle through sports and good fun.

BEST has three sports divisions – the Junior RAPTORS, the Senior SEAPBL and the AFG Golfers. Tournaments are run most part of the year at its home base in Hampton Park. New players are always welcome.

BEST officers are: Chairman: Dom Lobriza- President SEAPBL- Allan Jordan Arboleda; President RAPTORS- Glen Bacolod; President Golf- Mariano Boie Manaog; Secretary- Rainer Barreno, Ronan Montera; Treasurer- Rey Tiger Saints Bembenuto; Auditor- Vicki Abarquez; Business Manager- Ernie Els Manaog, and Sports Event Director- Albert Abarquez.

Alice Nicolas
Alice Nicolas
Alice Gregorio Nicolas is the publisher of The Philippine Times.

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