If you are following the Murcia scene right now in late 2025, you are looking at the gold standard of Philippine breeding. Many of the top players in the region have been making huge waves in the recent stag seasons.
Here is the update on the key players and their current impact:
1. Andrew Montelibano (AM Gwapits Kaliwete)
The Mayor continues the legacy of his father, Alex. His farm in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Murcia, remains one of the largest and most respected operations.
The "Kaliwete" Advantage: His wing band, "AM Gwapits Kaliwete," is a nod to his left-handedness, but in the pit, it stands for birds with "off-beat" timing.
Current Focus: He is known for using Yellow-Legged Fowls and Hatches heavily, but his Murcia-raised Greys are often used as "stabilizers" for his faster Sweater lines. If you're looking for birds with incredible respiratory health (built by that Mt. Kanlaon air), his yard is the benchmark.
2. Warren Kenneth Larraga (Wakela Gamefarm)
One of the most active "modern" breeders in the Bacolod-Murcia area.
2025 Impact: Wakela has become a favorite for high-volume, professional-grade stags. His farm is often featured for its elite conditioning facilities.
The "Pure" Obsession: Larraga is respected for maintaining the integrity of bloodlines while adapting them to the "slash" (long knife) style of the Visayas. He has been very transparent about his breeding systems, making his birds a top choice for those looking to start their own yard with Murcia-hardened stock.
3. Raffy Yulo (Rapapap Gamefarm)
A major name to watch this year. Raffy Yulo is a master of Broodstock Management.
The System: He was recently highlighted (in March 2025) for his specialized system in caring for broodcocks. If you are looking for Joe Goode Greys that are not just good fighters but good producers, the Yulo system is highly regarded.
The Style: His birds are known for "Tibay" (toughness) and "Tatag" (stability), traits that are essential when crossing with more "flighty" Silver lines.
4. Why Murcia dominates the 2025 Season
The region has moved beyond just "breeding" to "science." The farms in Murcia are now using:
Volcanic Range Conditions: The high elevation (at the foot of the volcano) creates "mountain-tough" birds with superior muscle density.
Strategic Crosses: In 2025, the Murcia Grey-Lemon cross is still one of the most feared combinations in the Visayas. It combines the legendary Bacolod Lemon's cutting with the Joe Goode Grey's air-speed.
Upcoming for 2026
With the Candelaria Derby in Iloilo just a couple of months away (February 2026), these Murcia-based farms are currently in the peak of their conditioning. The birds coming out of Sta. Cruz and the surrounding areas right now are likely the ones you’ll see on the big screens at the Iloilo Coliseum soon.
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