A fourth grader resident of the city emerged as top winner in the 5th Fishing Tournament staged last Nov. 27, 2023 at the Burnham Park Lake.
Fishing enthusiast Rafael Serrano who organized the event in cooperation with the city government said 10-year-old Dion Ballesca bested 24 other anglers from different age groups who joined the event.
“This is the first time that a youngster won our competition in the five editions that we had,” Serrano said.
Ballesca, who joined the event for the second time, was trailed by Julius Carnece who placed second and Onofre Ogena, third.
He was declared winner after turning in a catch of more than 30 fishes, according to Serrano.
During the competition, the participants were divided into three batches and were given an hour to fish.
The scoring was based on the number and size of the fish or shrimp caught.
The winners will be awarded during the City Hall flag-raising ceremonies on Dec. 4.
The event is in cooperation with the City Government of Baguio led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong through the City Administrator’s Office under City Administrator Bonifacio Dela Peña and the City Environment and Parks Management Office under Atty. Rhenan Diwas.
Serrano was assisted by coordinators Bong Sabado, Jackson Abion, Frank Reigo and Ronald Claros. **Aileen P. Refuerzo
