Finding a good Bloodline in Murcia

 To help you spot these birds in the upcoming 2026 derby season or if you're planning a visit to the "Gamefowl Capital," here is the specific breakdown of the Murcia powerhouses:

1. Andrew Montelibano (AM Gwapits Gamefarm)

• The Wing Band: Look for the "AM Gwapits Kaliwete" mark. Andrew himself coined the name: AM (his initials), Gwapits (slang for a handsome young man), and Kaliwete (a nod to his being left-handed).

• Location: Barangay Sta. Cruz, Murcia, Negros Occidental.

• Key Traits: His birds are raised in high-altitude volcanic ranges, giving them superior "wind" (respiratory endurance). He is a master of the Yellow-Legged fowls, often using Joe Goode Greys as a cross to add intelligence and high-breaking ability to his heavier-hitting Hatch and Sweater lines.

2. Warren Kenneth Larraga (Wakela Gamefarm)

• The Specialty: Widely known for his "Wakela Grey" lines. He is one of the most prominent breeders currently maintaining high-volume Silver and Dark Joe Goode Greys alongside his Kelsos and Hatches.

• Vibe: His farm is one of the most modern in the Bacolod-Murcia area. If you see a very clean, silver-hackled bird with extreme speed in a Visayan derby, there is a good chance it carries the Wakela bloodline.

• 2025 Focus: He has been heavily featured this year for his "flying pen" conditioning, which develops the explosive leg power needed for the long knife.

3. Raffy Yulo (Rapapap Gamefarm)

• The Specialty: Famous as the "Home of the Elevator Kelso," but his Murcia operation is highly respected for its "Scientific Breeding" approach.

• The Cross: Raffy Yulo often uses Joe Goode Greys to create "balanced" fighters. In the Murcia scene, his birds are known for "Tibay" (toughness).

• Identifying Mark: Look for the Rapapap branding. His system for managing broodcocks is currently considered one of the best in the country for maintaining the health of older, elite Joe Goode imports.

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Pro-Tip for the 2026 Candelaria Derby:

When watching the Candelaria Derby in Iloilo this coming February:

• The Murcia "Look": Birds from these Murcia farms often have a distinct "mountain-hardened" look—they are usually leaner and more muscular than birds raised in the flatter regions of Luzon.

• The "Grey-Lemon" Cross: Keep a close eye on any Grey-feathered bird entered by a Negrense (Bacolod/Murcia) breeder. This specific cross (Joe Goode Grey x Bacolod Lemon) is the "secret weapon" of the region, designed to deliver a lethal cut within the first few seconds of the break.