Ilagan, Padernilla win singles titles at Iloilo City darts tourney

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Lourence Ilagan and Rezille Faith Padernilla captured the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the Haboyanay sa Ciudad de Iloilo PHP 200,000 National Dart Tournament, held August 22–24, 2025, at the Dungon A Covered Court Uswag Gym in Iloilo City.

The event, sanctioned by the National Darts Federation of the Philippines (NDFP) and organized by the Iloilo Darts Federation with support from the Philippine Sports Commission and the Iloilo City local government, attracted top-tier talent from across the country.

Lourence Ilagan, ranked No. 2 in the Asian PDC Order of Merit, defeated fellow Overtime Sports Bar teammate Alexis Toylo, the current Philippines No. 1 and top-ranked Asian PDC player, in the finals.

Joint third-place finishers in the Open Singles were Narcisso “Jhun” Tranco of Overtime Sports Bar and Dahryl Surriga of Insiders Darts Club Sta. Barbara Iloilo (IDF).

Other notable top-eight finishers included Joey Biason (Kansilay), Eligein John Calma (Bais City/ZSDC), Jerry Suerto (IDS-Josefinas), and Arvic Recaña (IDS-Josefinas/Kumpadres).

In the Ladies Singles, Rezille Faith Padernilla of Insiders Darts Club Sta. Barbara Iloilo (IDF) emerged champion after defeating former Philippine Masters titleholder Edna Granada of Tulips, 4-3, in a dramatic final.

Granada, who made a celebrated return to competitive darts in Iloilo during Haboyanay 2024 after a long absence, fell short in the decider.

Semifinalists included Rose Gabio of Pavia Darts Club (IDF) and Arabella Rogales of Insiders Darts Club Sta. Barbara Iloilo (IDF).

The Youth Singles division was dominated by Insiders Darts Club, with Clarenz Suñer taking the title over clubmate Gerard Palomar, while Emman Simpao and Ken Salvaloza also reached the semifinals.

Ashley Suñer, Fritz Reyes Jr., Jhay Alexis Escarza, and Ken Jalandoni rounded out the Youth top eight.

In the Seniors Singles event, Rick Ledesma of Metro Bacolod triumphed over Nigel Thomas of the Capiz Darts Federation.

Mandy Guariño and Ricky Siwagan of Insiders Darts Club Sta. Barbara Iloilo (IDF) shared third place, while other top-eight seniors included Asriel Celiz, Wendel Cervera, Cesar Gangoso, and Doming Fortaleza.

The Classified Draw Triples title went to the team of Jing Faisan (Stardarts – EB Magalona), Ken Salvaloza (Insiders Darts Club), and Richie Maquiling (Pavia Darts Club).

Runners-up were Vincent Soldevilla, Goyo Del Pilar, and Alter Silarde, all of whom represent IDF-affiliated clubs.

Joint third-place finishers included the teams of Thatyx Estrada (Bais), Michael Centiñales (Dart Vader), Plas Avelino (Pototan Darts Club), and Carlson Lobaton (Balangeros Antiqueño), PP Ponce De Leon (ICDC-dxFired, Fritz”Bogs” Reyes. (ICDC)

In the Fixed Four Person Team category, the Overtime Sports Bar/New Lucena Generals lineup of Lourence Ilagan,  Alexis Toylo, Sonny Balagat, and Bobby Griengo claimed the championship.

Stardarts 2 of Chad Dalpatan, Vboy Dalpatan, Michael Judith, and Joeben Jaena from EB Magalona placed second, while Insiders 2 and Stardarts 1 tied for third.

Other notable teams making the top eight included Insiders/Boysen, DOS-2/IDS-Josefinas/Kumpadres, Balangero B, and another Overtime Sports Bar/UADF squad.

The Classified Draw Doubles title was won by Jerry Suerto (Josefina – San Carlos) and Renz Carl Javellana (Leganes Darts Club), who edged out Jhune Tranco(Overtime Sports Bar/UADF) and Dennel Segodine (New Lucena Generals) in the final.

Semifinalists included Michael Centiñales with Paulo Piccio and Nigel Thomas with Michael Bong Castillo, while fifth to eighth placers included Sonny Balagat and Nelmer Jan Surriga, Keen Mijares and Jomar Sucro, Juan Sanchez Jr. And Handom Tuazon, Vicente Dalpatan and Allan Bustamante.

The tournament featured more than 270 participants across multiple divisions and served as an official NDFP ranking event using Robson Razor Bladewire dartboards.

Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu and Sen. Bong Go were among the tournament’s principal supporters, alongside Robson Sportscraft, MORE Power, Daily Guardian, other local businesses, and various local dart organizations.