Lubang Island made its mark in Philippine motorsports history for hosting the first-ever interland rally: the Rally of Lubang.
Held last July 27-28, 2025, in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, the Rally of Lubang featured two gruelling rally rounds over two days, which got the full support of the local community across the island.
Sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) – the country’s FIA-recognized national auto club and governing body for four-wheel motorsports – the Rally of Lubang featured 12 special stages: six during a night rally on Friday, followed by six more under the sun on Saturday, all run on paved roads.
The event was held as a blind rally – no pace notes or reconnaissance runs were allowed. Co-drivers navigated solely using a route map provided by the organizers, testing trust, timing, and instincts.
Organized in partnership with the Local Government of Lubang, under Mayor Michael Orayani, and executed by the Philippine National Rally Championship (PNRC) and Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) through Olson Camacho and Ronnie Trinidad, the Rally of Lubang introduced a new chapter for local rallying.
Official Results – AAP Lubang Inter-Island Rally
Round 2 (Night Rally – June 27)
Group 1
1st – Ricardo Dy-Liacco / Vince Benedicto (Toyota Yaris) – 0:27:31
2nd – Mark Desales / Ricxie Dela Cruz (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:27:37
Group 2
1st – Paul Santos / DJ De Guzman (Honda Civic EK) – 0:27:49
2nd – Ran Ramento / Carlo Castillo (Honda Civic EG) – 0:29:39
3rd – Louie Camacho / John Rey San Diego (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:41:11
Group 3
1st – Adrian De Leon / Devor Andres (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:26:44
2nd – Christian Ramento / Rhudlee Pila (Toyota Corolla E10) – 0:28:22
3rd – Abet Reyes / Albert Pegad (Honda Civic EK) – 0:29:26
Group 4
1st – Ricky Montelibano / Alex Gonzales (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:24:35
2nd – Jun Magno / Kalvin Sumagui (BMW 320i E36) – 0:27:37
3rd – EZ Ligaya / Stephen Alunan (BMW 325i E46) – 0:29:31
Open Class
1st – Ralph Ramento / George Reboldila (Toyota RAV4) – 0:25:09
2nd – Aeron Rumohr / Pierro Garcia (Subaru STI GRB) – 0:27:25
3rd – Anjo Perez / Randy Peragrino (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:31:00
4th – Bryan Duarte / Raymond Mendoza (Mazda 2 Hatchback) – 0:36:11
Round 3 (Day Rally – June 28)
Group 1
1st – Ricardo Dy-Liacco / Vince Benedicto (Toyota Yaris) – 0:22:14
2nd – Mark Desales / Ricxie Dela Cruz (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:23:19
Group 2
1st – Louie Camacho / John Rey San Diego (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:20:35
2nd – Paul Santos / DJ De Guzman (Honda Civic EK) – 0:21:23
3rd – Ran Ramento / Carlo Castillo (Honda Civic EG) – 0:24:18
Group 3
1st – Adrian De Leon / Devor Andres (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:21:48
Group 4
1st – Ricky Montelibano / Alex Gonzales (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:20:55
2nd – EZ Ligaya / Stephen Alunan (BMW 325i E46) – 0:23:43
Open Class
1st – Aeron Jarman Rumohr / Pierro Garcia (Subaru STI GRB) – 0:20:33
2nd – Ralph Ramento / George Reboldila (Toyota RAV4) – 0:21:11
3rd – Anjo Perez / Randy Peragrino (Toyota Corolla E11) – 0:25:48
4th – Aryan Duarte / Raymond Mendoza (Mazda 2 Hatchback) – 0:29:45
The Rally of Lubang was made possible through the leadership of AAP President Joe Ferreria, Motorsport Chairman Mandy Eduque, CEO Mark Desales, and Head of Motorsport Rikky Dy-Liacco. The Rally of Lubang was organized by the PNRC and PHRX and supported by the local government of Lubang.
Presented by Isuzu and Cleanfuel as title sponsors, the rally also received strong support from Okada Manila Motorsports Carnivale 2025, and backing from AC Delco, Aguila Glass, Ravenol, Method Race Wheels, Impenetra, Autoplus, Motoring Today, Turbo Zone, Autocar Philippines, Wheels Philippines, Carmudi, Ignition.PH, and CW Home Depot.
With full island participation, clean racing, and the backing of the country’s top motorsport authorities, the AAP Lubang Inter-Island Rally has opened the road for more inter-island motorsport events in the Philippines – and brought an entire island community together in the spirit of racing.
