Philippine Dragon Boat Federation

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Twenty-eight (28) teams (and still counting) confirmed entries for the 2nd Leg, 2026 PDBF Philippine Dragon Boat Regatta to be held on May 24, 2026 at the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Six championship trophies are up for grabs across three age divisions (Premier, Senior-A, and 24&Under).

During the team managers’ meeting today, May 10, 2026 at Maku Coffee, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, the rules of racing and race schedule, among others were discussed. Said meeting was generously hosted by Maku Coffee, which will also have a booth at the venue on race day. They will offer delicious food and refreshing drinks to racers and supporters onsite.

Maku Coffee also accepts booking for events and meeting at a very competitive price. Venue use is consumable so you can enjoy their fantastic food and drink offerings. Their rates and contact number are in the photos on this post. Just continue scrolling below.

Before entry confirmation finally closes, interested teams from different parts of the country are advised to keep in touch with the PDBF to secure a slot in the upcoming 2nd Leg of the 2026 Regatta.

Information Bulletin 1 and race forms are downloadable at the PDBF website: pdbfsport.com. Just click the event poster for 2nd Leg, 2026 Regatta or go to Downloadable Forms section.

Behind every dragon boat race is a great team of race officials and organizers. We might not see them racing, not aboard the boats, but these people work on the sidelines to make sure everything is safe, fair and fun for the competitors.

For the LoVe Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival 2026, we recognize the meaningful collaboration between the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation and the Boracay Dragon Boat Assn BDBA that translated into nothing but good words and gratitude from the almost 50 local and international teams that participated in this race.

Chief official - JP Villanueva
Race organizer - Hannah Fernando
Secretariat Head - Jenny Escueta
Secretariat - Elissa Mackenzie
Secretariat - Mafh Dangcil
Admin & Logistics - Lemuel Hayagan
Marshalling Chief - Maan Gonzales
Checker - Joanne Bernardo
Checker - Hazel Gomez
Additional Checkers - From BDBA
Dock Marshall Head - Pol Yambao
Dock Marshall Asst Head - Rommel Estrella
Dock Marshall Asst Head - Bambi Sacapano
Dock Marshall - Patrick Dizon
Dock Marshall / Race Course Setup - Coach Rico Pradilla & Co.
Additional Dock Marshalls - from BDBA
Chief Starter - Greg Doronila
Asst Chief Starter - Francis Ng
Flag Holder - from BDBA
Boat holders - from BDBA
Course Umpire - Billy Villar
Course Umpire - Ronald Mallorca
Chief Judge - Dene Gomez
Finish Judge - Geannie Jarabejo
Photo Finish Processor - Mark Masangkay
Race Results Processor - Cha Benoza
Timer 1 - Mitch Gutierrez
Timer 2 - Reian Pisico
Additional timers - from BDBA

Oftentimes, being a race official and organizer is a thankless and ruthless job. If things go wrong, it's their fault. When things are right, they're often overlooked. But these people are not part of the race for the recognition or glory. It's that spirit of volunteerism and community, that eagerness to serve paddlers, that make them want to share their energy, time and talent to the greater dragon boat community.

Thank you, race officials and organizers! :)

Game na ulet! :D

Information Bulletin 1 and race forms may be downloaded from the PDBF website. Just click this link: https://pdbfsport.com/downloadable-forms -e312-4c26-bdde-cb7d582a6532

All teams are invited to join. Online confirmation may be made online through this Google Form link until 8:30AM of May 10, 2026: https://forms.gle/3qtAxB1UiLh8DQEy6

Please take note of the following dates and deadlines:

> MAY 10, 8:30AM - Team Managers' Meeting, Maku Coffee, Ermita Center Building, Roxas Boulevard, Manila; Maximum of 2 representatives per team; Confirmation of entries

> MAY 17, 11:59PM - Email submission of race forms. Please take note that changes after the deadline will be subject to charges, unless due to clerical errors or medical reasons only.

> MAY 24, 6:30AM - Submission of hard copy of race forms with signature of competitors.

Kitakits! ;)

Some snaps during the awarding ceremony of the LoVe Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival 2026 on April 26, 2026 at Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.

Present during awarding were Director Elsa Hung of the Hong Kong ETO in Singapore, Municipality of Malay Aklan Chief Tourism Operations Head (representing the Honorable Mayor Frolibar S. Bautista), Philippine Dragon Boat Federation President and chief official of the race Atty. JP Villanueva, and Boracay Dragon Boat Assn BDBA President and race director Ms. Hannah Fernando.

Again, congratulations to the winners and all competitors. It was definitely an amazing LOVEBoracay Dragon Boat Race this year. Hope to see everyone (and more) next year. :)

Thank you to Billy Villar for the photos.

Last LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival 2026, majority of the 30 international teams transited Manila going to or from Boracay. What great way to spend hours of layover but to visit one of the most iconic landmarks in Manila - the Rizal Park Luneta!

Through the generosity and support of the National Parks Development Committee, teams from New Zealand, Singapore and Australia had the chance to visit this historical site. And those who came had nothing short of wonderful words and memories in this short visit. The very capable staff and trainees of the NPDC allowed the dragon boat paddlers to appreciate a glimpse of our nation’s history through the Rizal Park Luneta. This is the second year that the NPDC opened its gates to dragon boat paddlers of the LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival.

Maraming salamat, NPDC sa patuloy na suporta. Mabuhay po ang management at buong team ng NPDC.

Team Managers' Meeting for the 2nd Leg, 2026 PDBF Philippine Dragon Boat Regatta is on May 10, 2026 at Maku Coffee, Ermita Center, 8:30AM. Maximum of two representatives of teams interested to join the said race are invited to attend.

Venue and refreshments courtesy of Maku Coffee. Thank you, Maku Coffee! :)

Maku Coffee also offers customized food packs and their regular menu for paddlers who want to order their race day breakfast and lunch. You may choose from their menu here, or directly contact them at 0927-648-2909 for orders and inquiries.

Congratulations to dragon boat athletes who competed in The 26th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 in China last week. We are likewise proud of the contribution and able representation in the said continental championship by PDBF Secretary General Marcia Cristobal who served as chief judge, among the other equally competent international technical officials of the Asian Dragon Boat Federation where the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation is a proud member.

It is an absolute honor serving dragon boat athletes from around the world as ITO and IRO in regional and world championships, as well as in the national level.

Summary of winners and all race results of the LOVEBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival 2026.

Congratulations to the winners and all participating teams from all over the world. This event is a resounding success because you were all part of it.

Until the next LOVEBoracay Race... :)