Coach Pat Rivera

Good Luck Team! 🐃

Paolo Romeo Escareal Magpayo
Micah David Abando
Eli Convo
Johann Yee

2026 NuclearZilla Strongman Qualifiers
June 28, 2026
Gymzilla PH, 37 Scout Borromeo St., Quezon City

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

I feel you guys,
Honestly, I came to the Powerlifting World not because I wanted to be strong,
Or to dominate, make a statement, or be complimented,
But simply, I'm just sad.
And I looked for something different where I could overcome the pressure I've endured.

Before I turned 20, it was the dark phase of my life.
Family issues brought me to my knees, and I went through a minor depression stage that almost made me suicidal.
I have no idea how to overcome the sadness I've been through.
There was no social media at that time.

And then a page from a Bodybuilding magazine caught my attention: "Powerlifting".

That kind of feeling led me to my coach,
Since then,
I found a supporting cast,
People who believed in me,
People who supported me,
Each grind makes you feel so alive,
Each goal makes you feel you have a purpose,
Each contest was a celebration,
Each victory was a gift,
And the happiest moment continues...

It's OK not to be OK.
And sometimes, not being OK makes you realize the best options life could offer.

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Congratulations! Eli Convo

Started from a simple 'Day 1 workout' to a Podium finish. 🥈
More to come! 🏆

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Thursday Motivation: The Contest Atmosphere

During my first contest in 2005, I gave my best. Because my coach told me that "it could be your last, and you will not step on that platform again..."
"Give your best shot on each attempt and experience the gratification," he added.

But after the 2014 Asian Powerlifting Championships, I'm always thinking of saying goodbye to the sport.
But that thinking always makes me believe in starting another chapter.

And here I am, as a Coach.

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Congratulations! Chyzr Descalsota

Strongest Woman of the Philippines' Seafood Capital! 🦐🦀🐟
Gold Medalist - Women's 84kg+ division
2026 Yard Powerlifting Classic
Ilo-ilo
Client since 2024. 🐃

Congratulations to our Team Calabao-Pampanga Weightlifting Team! 🏋️‍♀️🐃

Manalang Manvi - Men 94+ kg, 3 Bronze
JM Lance Gigante - Men Youth 85 kg, 3 Gold
Calix Reyes - Men Youth 46 kg, Gold Medalist Overall, Best Lifter

National PRISAA Games 2026
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Elovera Calvin

Good Luck! Sean OConnor 🇵🇭🇺🇸

2 weeks to go for the World Stage! 🌎

2026 World Strength Games
St. George, Utah, USA
May 21-23, 2026

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The Team is expanding! 🐃

To my student Elovera Calvin,
Thank you for representing Team Calabao at your future events.
Together, we will develop promising athletes with full support, sharing ideas with dedication and commitment.

Let's make it happen!

Monday Mindset: Bullied

Have you been bullied as a Powerlifter?
Does someone belittle your capabilities?
Did someone discourage you from being better?
Does someone call you a weakling?

I've been here so many times.
I have already stopped posting training videos since then.
Creating comparison rather than inspiration.
Blocked the people who pushed toxicity over empowerment.
Above all, we've been bullied,
And that makes us stronger and better.

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