'Pinoy Sk8r,' dokumentaryo ni Jay Taruc, sa 'I-Witness'

“Pinoy Sk8r”
Dokumentaryo ni Jay Taruc
August 9, 2014


Skateboarding in the Philippines is predominantly unpopular compared with the most beloved sports basketball.

But our country boasts of excellent and talented skateboarders.
 
Ian Tayao, the vocalist of the underground band Wilabaliw is one. Skateboarding is one of his passions aside from music. He recruited 12-year old Vince because of his talent in skateboarding. 

At his age, Ian’s protégé Vince already achieved huge success. Two months ago, he won first place in “Go Skateboarding Day!” kids division. His prize money went to the reconstruction of their house that was destroyed by typhoon Glenda. Aside from being athletic, he is also gearing up for a different competition--- a math quiz bee--- scheduled next month.

Balancing academics and sports, Vince's family gives him their undying support.
For Ansey Flores, a homegrown international skateboarding champion, popularity and support does not come easy with this so-called “extreme sport.” They are mistakenly seen as rebels, drug addicts, and a nuisance to public safety.

Unlike the USA and France, which fully support skateboarding, it seems that Pinoy skateboarders are still groping in the dark, looking for a way to be recognized. 

Join Jay Taruc as he enters the world of the Pinoy Sk8rs this Saturday on I-Witness, after Celebrity Bluff. 
 
Filipino version:

Sikat man sa ibang bansa ang skateboarding, dito sa Pilipinas, tila papausbong pa lang ito at hindi kasing sikat ng basketball.
 
Sa kabila nito, mayroong maipagmamalaki ang bansa natin na mga Pilipinong magagaling sa skateboarding.
 
Isa na rito si Ian Tayao, ang bokalista ng underground band na Wilabaliw. Nadiskubre niya ang batang si Vince, dose anyos,  na ayon  sa kanya ay may potensyal sa skateboarding.
 
Katunayan, kamakailan lang ay nanalo ng first place si Vince sa “Go Skateboarding Day!” kids division.  Ang napanalunan niyang pera ay napunta sa pagpapaayos ng kanilang bahay na nasira ng nagdaang bagyong “Glenda”. Bukod sa kumpetisyong ito, naghahanda rin si Vince sa Math Quiz Bee sa susunod na buwan. Todo suporta naman ang pamilya ni Vince sa kanyang mga aktibidad.
 
Para  kay Ansey Flores, isang homegrown international skateboarding champion, hindi magiging madali ang pagkakaroon ng suporta para sa extreme sport na ito.  Ayon kasi sa kanya, may stigma sa kateboarding at sa mga manlalaro nito. Ang tingin daw kasi sa kanila ay mga rebelde, adik, at malapit sa kapahamakan. 
 
Sa ngayon, suporta ang isinisigaw nila dahil hindi man kilalanin bilang sports ang skateboarding, bigyan na lamang sila ng espasyo sa lipunan upang mas mahinang ang talento ng bawat isa. 
 
Huwag kaligtaan ang pagpasok ni Jay Taruc sa mundo ng Pinoy Sk8r ngayong Sabado sa I-Witness, pagkatapos ng Celebrity Bluff.