MANILA, Philippines – Manila Broadcasting Company and the City of Manila, in cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard, are holding this year’s Manila Bay Seasports Festival on March 12 and 13.

The two-day event will feature mixed team championships for the Dragon Boat Race, with stock and formula races comprising the motorized banca competitions.

Converging at the Baywalk on Roxas Boulevard, water enthusiasts and hobbyists are invited to cheer on the participants in these spectator sports made popular in island nations such as the Philippines.

MBC and its partners have set aside over half a million in prizes for all race divisions. Rowing clubs, student groups, and even top athletes are expected to see action in the dragon boat race, while bangkeros nationwide will pit their skills ion a show of seafaring brains and brawns.

Interested participants should register starting February 7. Registration is on first-come, first-served basis.