Waterfront backs dragon boat race

By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY
THE Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao has thrown its support to the coming Bugsay Mindanao 2 Paddle for Peace by hosting the dragon boat competition on May 15-16.
Waterfront OIC for hotel operations Bryan Yves S. Lasala and Davao Dragon Boat Association Inc. (DDBA) president Clarice Jane Calolot formalized their partnership by signing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the hotel’s regular Hermes Club media forum Friday.
“For us, it is a good partnership to promote the environment and peace in Mindanao,” Lasala said.
Calolot, who was accompanied in the forum by DDBA auditor Rey Sumagaysay, said a total of seven teams have so far signified their intention to take part in the competition, including four teams from Davao City.
Also competing are teams from Iligan, Cebu and Butuan.
“Banking on its initial success in Cagayan de Oro in December 2014, Bugsay Mindanao is eyeing to gain more ground and support for the sport by holding the event one of the country’s premiere cities and top tourist destinations,” DDBA said in a press statement.
“Hand in hand with the development of the sport in the region, the event also aims to promote peace and unity in Mindanao in the light of recent events that are affecting the country,” the group added.