Finally, the top 3 skaters made thier way to Chiangmai on May 19, 2000 for the first figure skating show in Chianmai with a big support from SM Group of Manila, Philippines. The show is held 3 times on May 10 and 20. Due to the rainy weather, the crowd was rather small on the first day. (Major transportation for young people are motor bikes which may limit their activities on the rainy days.) However, the weather turned out better on the 2nd day and lot of people enjoyed the show. Click here to see the big photo of Bully Sky Ice.

Left Photo: Three guest skaters from Philippines. From right to left, Michael G Novales, Irina Feleo and DaleMarcus Feliciano./ Middle Photo: Baloons decrated on the ceiling makes the ice rink very festive / Right Photo: Local kids taking photos with guest skaters. There may be a future skating champion amoung those kids.

On the second day of the show after the skaters had a good night sleep, skaters became more relaxed and enjoyed performing in the show. After each show, three skaters stayed on the ice and helped local skaters ice skating (left photo). Mr. Ric Camaligan, Vice President of ISI Asia and Assistant Vice President of SM Leisure Group, also stayed at the ice rink almost all day long to utilize his time productively to help the growth of ice skating in Chiangmai. Once again, thank you so much for all the support from SM Group!
(May 21, 2000)

Michael Gregory Novales
(Age 14 Level: FS 10)

Started ice skating at age 11. Joined the SM Formal Lessons and after only 3 years, Mike reaped a total of 57 gold, 12 silver and 3 bronze medals and honored with numerous special awards by local and international competitions.
Passed Freestyle 10 last March 2000, the 1st and only Pilipino and the 1st in the world in 45 years. He will leave for the US for one year ice skating training right after this weekend.

Irina Feleo
(Age: 13 Level: FS 8)

Irina is best in artistic interpretation and exudes excellent grace in delegate ice skating recitals. She is  an upcoming star of Philippine Ice Skating. A girl to watch especially in solo and was cited numerous special awards for artistic interpretation. She is Philippines best bet for movie stardom being the child of famous Philippine movie stars.
Thank her for joining this show in Chiangmai by postponding her trip to the US.

Dale Marcus Feliciano
(Age 21 Level: FS9)

A Physical Therapy college student who hope to be a successful skating instructor in the future is an excellent skater. A performer who moves best in artistic expressions and back it up with technical abilities. Dale started skating already in his teens, built up his solid expertise in joining international and local competitions where he always gives out his best. Dale is currently working on his FS10 and given the break might just be the 2nd Pilipino who can handle the difficult level. Dale has a total medal haul of 27 gold and 7 silver medals.