Daquigan Makes it at the Top of the Podium with a Back-to-Back win in Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup Round 5

October 4 – 5, 2025 – Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia: Honda Philippines, Inc. the number 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines continues to help develop young riders and discover new talents to be the next generations Filipino racing champions.

 

#22 Alfonsi Daquigan, a 16-year-old Filipino rider, once again demonstrated his determination, hard work, and discipline as he achieved a remarkable double back-to-back victory in Round 5 of the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup held in Indonesia.

 

Despite being handed a double lap penalty in Race 1, Alfonsi’s relentless drive and fighting spirit led him to secure his first-ever podium finish marking a historic milestone as the first Filipino to claim 1st Place in the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup.

 

Following his back-to-back win in Race 2, Alfonsi successfully climbed to 3rd place in the Overall Rider Standings after Round 5. it is a testament to his consistency, focus, and drive to reach the top.

 

Competing head-to-head against the best young riders from across Asia, Alfonsi continues to embody the true spirit of a champion, proudly waving the Philippine flag on the international racing stage.

His remarkable performance serves as an inspiration to young Filipino riders, encouraging them to take pride in their talent and represent the Philippines in future international racing competitions not only by putting great effort and hardwork but also instilling discipline and passion thru continuous training and practice.

 

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5th place finish for Ralph Kenneth Torres in race 2 of KTM RC390 Cup Asia

The thrilling competition in the KTM RC390 Cup Asia at the Sepang International Circuit continued to intensify in Round 3 with our very own Ralph Kenneth Torres, KTM Philippines-sponsored rider, placed a respectable 5th place over 23 other racers during race 2, which commenced early on Sunday of July 30, despite failing to finish in the first day of the cup due to technical issues concerning a flat rear tire.

In a Facebook post following the race, Torres shared that “[It was] a tough weekend race for me” but was still grateful for having placed 5th and was thankful for the full support he received.

Round 3 of the KTM RC390 Cup Asia saw racers from Malaysia, China, Japan, and the Philippines in intense completion, with M.Izam Ikmal Izamli, Ahmad Daniel Haiqal, and M. Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin, all from Malaysia, taking the top slots.

The next round of the KTM RC390 Cup Asia will be held from 15-17 September, with riders set to face a slightly different challenge at Sepang, racing around a specially designed North Circuit instead of the full circuit. KTM will also continue to feature wild cards and special guests as learning opportunities for the riders to see what the RC390 is capable of and to push themselves to improve further.

Started last March and culminating in November this year, The KTM RC Cup brings to the region for the first time one of the most anticipated and exciting international motorcycle racing series that is catching Europe and the Americas by storm. The event sets out to support promising young riders by equipping them with the necessary skills to become truly ‘racing ready’.

Torres’ participation in the exhilarating KTM RC Cup Asia is in keeping with the strong racing DNA of KTM motorcycles, all ready-to-race and built on the core values of purity, performance, adventure, and extreme. From 1953 when KTM was first founded, KTM motorcycles have since participated in many top races, both Rally and MotoGP, winning awards, recognition, and acclaim.