‘Capt. A’ Balais on a mission for a cause

Dale Rosal 02/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Renowned para athlete Arnold “Captain A” Balais will embark on a treacherous journey as he is set to climb the country’s highest peak, Mount Apo, for a noble cause. The 48-year-old Balais is organizing the…

Mandani Bay Dragon Boat Regatta 2022 to unfurl on Aug 20

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. (PADS) will be organizing a boat race on August 20, 2022. The Mandani Bay Dragon Boat Regatta 2022 is the first major sporting event to be held…

Athletes’ wishes for 2020

Mars G. Alison 01/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The new year always ushers in plans of changing for the better, so  many come up with a New Year’s resolution to guide them. This is also true for athletes who want to continue excelling…

FACES OF CEBU: Arnold Balais, 45

CDN Digital Social Media Team 09/04/2019

FACES OF CEBU: Arnold Balais, 45 “I was fourteen when I experienced the most tragic moment in my life. I met an accident while playing basketball. It’s very hard having to experience that at a young age.…

Cebu’s PWD Dragonboat racing team makes history, wins 2 gold in 14th IDBF race in Thailand

Mars G. Alison 08/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu-based and all-Cebuano Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. (PADS) Dragonboat Racing Team made history after contributing two gold medals to the Philippine team in the ongoing 14th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF)…

Parklane Para Tri Team unveiled

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2016

The Parklane Para Tri Team was officially launched Wednesday afternoon at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel. The team is composed of Alex Niño Silverio, Arnold Balais and Renato Rodriguez, all persons with disabilities. The three aim to…

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