A powerhouse on the road, Moring carved his name in history as the “second most accomplished cyclist” of his generation, amassing an impressive 19 lap wins, along with seven first runner-up finishes and one second runner-up placement in a remarkable cycling career spanning nearly a decade.
A native of Cebu City, now residing in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Moring burst onto the professional cycling scene in 1976, earning the prestigious title of Tour of Luzon Rookie of the Year.
From the outset, he displayed raw talent and dominance in road racing, racking up multiple stage victories and even seizing the coveted overall leader’s jersey that same year. His consistency as a lap winner set him apart, surpassing the record of his elder brother, Jose Moring Jr., the 1961 Tour of Luzon champion, who tallied 15 lap wins. Moring surpassed this milestone after Stage 12 of the 1980 Marlboro Tour—just four years into his pro-cycling career.
In 1979, he made history once again as the first lap winner (Daraga to Daet) of the Marlboro Tour, a grueling test of stamina and skill. Trailing just behind him were Allan Callao (2nd place) and Jacinto Sicam (3rd place).
Before establishing himself in professional cycling, Manolito Moring first gained recognition as a “Track King.”
Before his road racing glory, the Cebuano pedaling monarch dominated the track scene, clinching seven consecutive track championships (1973-1979), showcasing his versatility and relentless drive.
Despite his illustrious cycling career, Moring, alongside veteran cyclists Ortillano Baring and Paquito Rivas, did not qualify for the 1983 Marlboro Tour eliminations.
A former trackster turned road-racing icon, Manolito Moring remains a symbol of speed, endurance, and the indomitable spirit of Philippine cycling, with 19 lap wins to his name.
Here are Manolito Moring’s crowning achievements—19 lap wins in Philippine cycling.
Tour of Luzon 1976 (Rookie of the Year):
Stage 3 (Naga to Daet)
Stage 4 (Daet to Lucena)
Stage 6 ( Taytay to Cabanatuan)
Stage 7 (Cabanatuan to Olongapo)
Stage 8 (Olongapo to Angeles)
Tour ng Pilipinas (1977)
Stage 9 (Baguio to Urdaneta)
Stage 14 (Iriga to Sorsogon)
Stage 15 (Calbayo to Catbalogan)
Stage 24 (Batangas to Manila)
Perk Speed (1978)
Stage 3 (Angeles to Olongapo)
Marlboro Tour (1979)
Stage 1 (Daraga to Daet)
Stage 5 (San Jose to Ilagan)
(He made an early exit from the tour on stage 7)
Marlboro Tour (1980)
Stage 2 (Butuan)
Stage 4 (Cebu to Toledo)
Stage 11 (Lucena to Antipolo) –
Stage 12 (Antipolo to Olongapo)
Stage 18 (Batac to Laoag)
Stage 19 (Laoag to San Fernando) – At the 1980 Marlboro Tour, Manolito Moring equaled a historic record—six lap wins in a single cycling tour—a mark set 19 years earlier by his brother, Jose Moring Jr., in the 1961 Tour of Luzon. However, this 36-year-old record was finally broken at the 1997 Marlboro Tour when South Korean cyclist Ji Jung Hwang captured seven stages. That tour was ultimately dominated by Hong Kong national, Wong Kam-po. Although the six-stage feat of the Moring brothers has since been surpassed, it remains the highest stage total ever achieved by a pair of Filipino cyclists.
Marlboro Tour (1982) – Manolito Moring’s last tour
Stage 8 (Baguio to Dagupan)
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