Manuel Barbell Club

2025 was a strong year for Manuel Barbell Club. We are deeply grateful to . We’re thankful to our athletes who stepped on the platform this year, and of course to the amazing people who helped us prove to everyone that — our coaches, handlers, volunteers, pep squad, supporters, sponsors, and donors.

Thank you also to PAP and CANPL.

Mahal kayo sa amin.

Onto a stronger 2026! ❤️‍🔥

Congratulations, Luisito Manuel! 🇵🇭

Louie gave it everything he’s got at the Asian Powerlifting Championships 2025. Unsurprisingly, his effort paid off — he bagged 4 Gold medals and 4 Silver medals for the Philippines!

He also set 7 NEW Philippine National Records for Classic and Equipped Powerlifting in his division. 🔥

Maraming salamat sa karangalan, Louie! 🫡

Congratulations as well to Louie’s coach – his proud son Lyle Manuel, and assistant coach Jack Buenaventura. 💪🏻 And thanks again to all our sponsors. We appreciate you!

Congratulations, Rachel Jamiro! 🇵🇭

After an all-out performance at the Asian Powerlifting Championships 2025, Rachel brought home 4 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal, and 1 Bronze medal for the Philippines!

She also set 8 NEW Philippine National Records in her division — both for Equipped and Classic Powerlifting. 🔥

Thank you for the honor, Rachel. 🫡

Congratulations as well to Rachel’s coach – Jack Buenaventura. 💪🏻 And thank you to all our sponsors. We appreciate you!

Go eat the lechon. The gym is open even during the holidays — December 25, 30, 31, and January 1. 🥳🎊 See you!

TAKE UP SPACE 🩵

Rachel Jamiro is bringing home two medals 🥈🥉 for the Philippines! 🇵🇭

The competition for the best Asian - U84 Women’s Masters 1 lifter proved to be challenging and though it’s Rachel’s first time stepping onto the international stage, she didn’t just show up — she took 👏🏻 up 👏🏻 space, 👏🏻 proving once again that .

Congratulations, ! We are mighty proud of you! 🫡👸🏻

It’s Rachel Jamiro’s turn on the platform! 🐦‍🔥

On December 6, 2025 at 1PM (PH time), our superstar will compete at the . With several feathers already on her cap – including numerous national records and huge personal bests, Rachel will step on the platform and bring with her the advocacy that and MBC have been carrying for years — Powerlifting is for everyone.

Good luck and thank you for the honor, Rachel! 🔥

We’d like to thank our sponsors for helping us send Rachel and Louie to the . Your support lightens the load, allowing our athletes to focus on lifting heavy weights. 🖤

are rocking it! 🔥

competed at the Zest Classic Qualifier and not only did he get the NQT for 2026, but also brought home a GOLD medal. 🥇 Congratulations, Dexter! We’re excited to see what’s in store for you! is proud of you. 🖤

Also wishing our beloved the best as she competes at today - December 4, 2025 at 10PM PH time.

Good luck, Tine! MBC is proud to be your home for strength training. 💕

FOUR MEDALS 🥈🥈🥈🥈

Luisito Manuel bagged 4 Silver medals (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total) for the Philippines! 🇵🇭 And he ISN’T EVEN DONE YET! Louie will compete AGAIN at the Equipped Championships on December 7, 2025 – where he is poised to bring home more medals for Team PH.

Para sa bayan!

Congratulations, Louie Manuel! Salamat sa karangalan. Onto the next! 🇵🇭

It’s game day for Luisito Manuel! Coincidentally, he also turns 61 today – December 2. 🔥

Join us in wishing the OG Mr. Manuel a happy birthday and a powerful performance today at the in Turkey! 🐦‍🔥

🔥 ONE WEEK OUT 🔥

Our very own Louie Manuel and Rachel Jamiro are down to their final week of prep for the !

Manuel Barbell Club would like to take this opportunity to once again thank our generous sponsors for helping us send and to the Asians 2025 in Turkey. Your support helps lighten the load. Thank you! 💕

There are also several non-profit groups and individuals who sent their support through various channels, some even anonymously 🥹 — please know that we appreciate all of you! We promise to post updates for transparency.

This is our athletes’ first time stepping onto the international stage, and they intend to make the country proud. 🇵🇭 If you’d also like to support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via DM. With dreams this big, no amount is too small. ✨

Maraming salamat sa suporta. Mabuhay ang atletang Pilipino! ❤️‍🔥

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