Figure Skating in the Philippines

[aroundtheworld778]

I don’t see them on the Nationals list either, but I’d say this is probably a good decision since they are on the entries lists for NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany next week, and Challenger Series Warsaw Cup the following week. They need those WS points!

They won't get WS points at NRW (as of today, not enough couples entered), but could get Tech mins and likely a gold medal! I'll post a preview on their Fan Fest soon.

 

[skatingfan1412]

There are new Philippines Nationals Champions! Results below.
Philippines Nationals 2024 Final Results

I’m really interested to learn more about this new Senior Women’s Champion - Maxine Marie Bautista. Any USFS fans able to weigh in?

Nice to see Cathryn Limketkai win silver. I was really hoping to see her on the JGP scene, but since her WD at Cranberry Cup, I wonder if she will have additional competition opportunities to get the increased Jr Worlds combined technical minimums if this is her last season in juniors.

Sofia Frank has really regressed dropping to 4th place in the FS and bronze overall. Maybe she is more focused on the modeling thing, or I hope she is able to get back on track.

Although there’s only one Senior Man, I like seeing that Paolo Borromeo is practicing/trying quads (on his Instagram).

 

[happycamper2554]

There are new Philippines Nationals Champions! Results below.
Philippines Nationals 2024 Final Results

I’m really interested to learn more about this new Senior Women’s Champion - Maxine Marie Bautista. Any USFS fans able to weigh in?

Nice to see Cathryn Limketkai win silver. I was really hoping to see her on the JGP scene, but since her WD at Cranberry Cup, I wonder if she will have additional competition opportunities to get the increased Jr Worlds combined technical minimums if this is her last season in juniors.

Sofia Frank has really regressed dropping to 4th place in the FS and bronze overall. Maybe she is more focused on the modeling thing, or I hope she is able to get back on track.

Although there’s only one Senior Man, I like seeing that Paolo Borromeo is practicing/trying quads (on his Instagram).

This is her old USFS bio. https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/sports/figure-skating/roster/maxine-marie-bautista/474

 

[labgoat]

I’m really interested to learn more about this new Senior Women’s Champion - Maxine Marie Bautista. Any USFS fans able to weigh in?

Maxine Marie Bautista

DuPage FSC

Boston NQS

10/6/2024

56.45

103.62

160.07

S

 

[skatingfan1412]

New article about Sofia Frank… I hope she is getting the support she needs.
https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/11/16/2400476/sofia-franks-courage/amp/

 

[aroundtheworld778]

New article about Sofia Frank… I hope she is getting the support she needs.
https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/11/16/2400476/sofia-franks-courage/amp/

Wow yes, and I didn't realize she's aiming for the Olympics. That's a tall order. I'm seeing that her 2023-2024 season's best would currently rank her around 140th in the world (she doesn't have a new SB for 2024-2025 yet).

 

[aroundtheworld778]

Maxine Marie Bautista

DuPage FSC

Boston NQS

10/6/2024

56.45

103.62

160.07

S

I would really like to see PHI send Maxine to ISU competitions so she can get her official SBs or minimums. Her score at Boston would have qualified her for Four Continents and be just 7 points short of qualifying for Worlds.

 

[skatingfan1412]

I would really like to see PHI send Maxine to ISU competitions so she can get her official SBs or minimums. Her score at Boston would have qualified her for Four Continents and be just 7 points short of qualifying for Worlds.

Seems like this is what the Philippines federation is planning to do.

Their Instagram posted this recent media article focused on Maxine Bautista as the rep for Asian Winter Games, and I assume other international assignments will follow.

Manila Standard - Bautista upstages Frank

 

[Marirue]

You’re entitled to your opinion but that doesn’t mean I agree. You’re referring to funding issues with MCM almost 10 years ago now, Sofia Frank and G/K interviews and rumors from several seasons back - not today, this season. I see that you also spoke very harshly and negatively about Edrian Celestino as well making all sorts of incorrect assumptions. We don’t know what’s going on. Skating at the elite level is hard, but any sport at the elite level is hard to navigate - team dynamic, funding, shifting goals, etc. You say Sofia’s mom sometimes read this thread, so just want to say to these skaters and parents if they ever come across this - there may be negative fans, but there are also sooooo many that support you!!

Looks like this has been aged badly according to my sources whom they witnessed her performance. One of my acquintance mentioned that she got an impression that Sofia is trying to prove that being with Gambil is working in the past. But past results does not reflect on the present since there are a lot of discussions in reddit that Tammy wasn't good in handling older skaters or growing thru puberty. Her specialty is politics.

 

[skatingfan1412]

Cathryn Limketkai competed in both the junior and senior women categories at Bosphorus Cup in Turkey. She probably is still aiming for those Jr. Worlds scores and possibly 4CC TES mins? There was almost a 30 point difference between her Junior and Senior points in just a couple of days so it seems she is capable.

Sofia Frank also competed at Santa Claus Cup in Budapest. She barely cracked 100.84 (combined SP and FS). Far below what is probably now her “peak” back in 2021-2022 which was close to 150 points. I feel bad for Sofia, and really hope she is getting the support she needs as she keeps speaking to the Philippines media (recent articles) about her mental health issues.