Kalibo Holds 1st Airsoft Sport-Tourism Invitational
Codenamed Operation Datu Marikudo, Airsoft Kalibo in cooperation with the local government of Kalibo, launches the first Airsoft sport-Tourism Invitational tourney today, October 28, 2006. Airsoft Kalibo is a part of the weeklong activities preceding the Foundation Day of Kalibo on November 3. Over 60 enthusiasts from 6 teams within Aklan and Roxas City are participating while support players and enthusiasts crowd Aklan State University – Kalibo Campus’ Football Field where the close Quarters Battle (CQB) Urban Warfare (UW) is being held.
Airsoft gaming has been in the Philippines since the early 1980s with enthusiasts playing simulated war games almost similar to the military’s combat operations minus the death and destruction. However, under Presidential Decree 1866 the implementing rules and regulations on firearms signed by the late President, Ferdinand Marcos, non-lethal Airsoft rifles and gas guns have been considered as firearms.
But as the winds change and its potentials in sport-tourism are realized, PNP Chief Oscar Calderon only recently reclassified airsoft rifles as air guns after continued petitions from Filipino Airsoft (FAS) and United Airsoft Alliance (UAA) lawyers. The swelling number of enthusiasts is estimated to have reached 8,000 all over the country.
In Kalibo, Airsoft is barely in its infancy. Its introduction was started by enthusiasts in October of 2005. It grew to popularity with over 70 players. Airsoft Kalibo (ASK) is the only recognized Airsoft regulating body in Aklan by the Firearms and Explosives Security Agency/Guards Supervisory Section (FESSAGS) of the Aklan Police Provincial Office.
Airsoft is envisioned to encourage a large number of Airsoft gamers in the country with Sports-Tourism in the capital town of Aklan.
AIRSOFT IN KALIBO
Airsoft Kalibo, is in its infancy. It has taken roots in Kalibo with an original objective as an extreme-type of sport. Airsoft or war gaming has sprouted in the Philippines more than 20 years ago but it failed to gain a foothold. It started to gain recognition only when companies from the Peoples’ Republic of China like Wellfire and CYMA started to manufacture amazing and cheap AEGs. The number of gamers swelled.
Airsoft Kalibo was founded on October 15, 2005 by like minded individuals wanting to create a fun way to blow off steam and at the same time add a little extreme action and strategic – tactical war – game simulation. The idea was unpopular at first but it gradually grew in reputation as more enthusiasts saw the value of the game, the fun and excitement, the camaraderie, and its ability to bring together an unlikely bond as if it were a bond borne out of friendship.
From nine (9) gamers under the banner of Airsoft Kalibo (ASK), it grew to more than 30 with distinguished personnel among its ranks. Along with the growth of ASK, other teams sprouted from other towns in the Province of Aklan estimated to over 70 airsoft gamers.
Forging alliances and friendship in Region 6, Airsoft Kalibo have opened up gaming and "diplomatic" relations with Airsoft Group Boracay (ASG Bora) and Roxas Airsoft and have conducted War games with these groups.
With a new face of professionalism, Airsoft Kalibo is now a member of the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council (MDCC) of Kalibo. It will train its members in disaster rescue and response.
LGU-Kalibo Holds Municipal Children’s Congress
The Municipal Social Welfare Development Office of Kalibo held a Children’s Congress recently at the Magsaysay Park. Some 28 Day Care Centers in 16 barangays of Kalibo participated.
With the theme, "Bright Child, Yaman Ng Magulang, Yaman Ng Bansa", the municipal-wide Children’s Congress drew children with their parents from the different Day Cares in Kalibo.
"This municipal-wide Children’s Congress indicated Kalibo’s sincere commitment to the care of our younger constituents along with the imposition of curfew for minors during weekdays and giving importance to Early Childhood Development through our 28 Day Care Centers in the 16 Barangays" said Kalibo Mayor Rebaldo.
LGU-Kalibo recognizes the critical importance of the Day Care Centers in its continuing programs to maintain a child-friendly municipality. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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