Fit & Form

They say being an actor or being a celebrity is not a life long career and investing on something is the best way to keep the money rolling, for some celebrities they chose to put up their own business that they know will secure their income as artists.

One example of an artist that venture into business as investment is Starstruck Alumna and One of GMA 7's Best Actress Jennylyn Mercado. Jen chose to venture into putting up a Salon & Spa business named "Fit & Form" located at T Gener corner K3rd Street in Kamuning Road in Quezon City.

The three story establishment put up by Jen features a Showroom on the first floor that contains Ready To Wear stuffs from Instagram Sellers, and it also has an optical shop, the Showroom is open from 10am.

On the second level is the Salon where you can have a Haircut, Nail treatment, Paraffin Treatment, Waxing, and other Facial Treatments for an affordable price, treatment price starts at Php 150 well the prices varies from what treatment you will be getting.The salon is also open from 10am to 8pm.

In the third floor is where the Spa is located, the Spa offers packages with treatments that ranges from Php 750-1200, but if you just prefer regular massage it will only cost you Php 200-400. The Spa is open from 10am to 8pm also but if you scheduled an appointment with them you can sched it up to 1 am.

It's always a plus for an establishment to have well mannered staffs and that's what I love with the staffs of Fit and Form, Plus you will love the privacy that the place offers specially the spa that adds more relaxation and calmness despite being located in the middle of the busy streets of Kamuning.

For more inquiries and reservations for Salon and Spa themed events you can contact 09083207926/09272302464.      

#UAAP78 Day 11: La Salle Extend Winning Streak, FEU Avoid Collapse

In the first game of the Sunday matchup of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum, the DLSU Green Archers beats down the UE Red Warriors 71-64 to extend their winning streak.

It was a close start for both squads making a neck and neck race early in the first quarter exchanging lead until La Salle took a single point advantage over the Red Warriors at the end of the first 17-16, In the second period La Salle were able to dominate UE, even with the Red Warriors's valiant effort to trim down the lead of the Green Archers they still end the first half down 32-26.

In the second half La Salle continues to show its dominance over the young Red Warriors squad, extending the lead up to 10 points to end the third period 51-41. Early in the fourth period La Salle started to pull away as the 10 point lead ballooned to a 17 point advantage 68-41, though the Red Warriors were also able to create a run of their own to cut the deficit to 60-56 with still 5 minutes left in the game, the run of the Red Warriors was just too late for them to shift the momentum on their side as the Green Archers were able to secure the lead and the win.

La Salle's Blue Chip Rookie Andrei Caracut finally made his presence felt in the league as he and Jeron Teng scored 16 points for La Salle in this game, meanwhile, Nick Abanto top scored on the UE side with 14 points as UE's number scoring option Edson Batiller was only able to score 2 points in this game.

Score;

De La Salle Green Archers 71:

Caracut 16, Teng 16, Muyang 11, Torres 8, Torralba 7, Perkins 6, Sargent 5, Navarro 2. 

UE Red Warriors 64: 

Abanto 14, De Leon 12, Charcos 8, Varilla P. 7, Palma 5, Penuela 5, Javier 4, Derige 3, Batiller 2m Gagate 2, Yu 2. 


The FEU Tamaraws were just seconds away from disaster as the Adamson Soaring Falcons leading them with just a few ticks left in the game, but Mike Tolomia's heroic acts saved the Tamaraws from the impending doom as they send the Soaring Falcons crashing down 64-60 in the second game of the Sunday match up of UAAP.

It was not the usual game for the Tamaraws that happened yesterday no huge end game run, no double digit lead, and like the crowd the energy of the players is somewhat down in the beginning of the low scoring ball game. The game began with FEU leading the Soaring Falcons  13-11 at the end of the first quarter, though the Tamaraws started the second period with a 23-14 lead with 3:24 remaining in the first half Adamson were able to cut the lead down to just 27-20 to end the second quarter.

Entering the second half, the Tamaraws gets more sluggish as they get stuck to a 29 points to give Adamson the chance to tie the game and eventually getting the lead with 7 minutes in the third period, even with the run of the Falcons, FEU still manage to take the lead back 48-45 to end the third period.

In the fourth quarter the Adamson Falcons came in more aggressive and more determined to score an upset win against the Tamaraws, as they take over the lead 48-53 with still 7 minutes left in the game, but FEU didn't go down yet as they were able to regain composure to make a  12-5 run to take the lead back 60-58 with less than a minute remaining.

It was Mike Tolomia's three point shot that changes the pace of the game in the last minute mark of the match as it shifted the momentum back to the side of the Tamaraws to secure the victory. Tolomia along with Mac Belo and Russell Escoto scored 10, 10, and 11 points respectively for FEU in their fifth victory.

In the other side Pape Sarr scored a huge game for Adamson as he scored a double double 26 points and 22 rebounds to carry the Falcons in this loss.

Score:

FEU Tamaraws 64: 

Escoto RU, 11, Belo 10, Tolomia 10, Pogoy 9m Inigo 8, Jose 5, Arong 4, Tamsi 3, Escoto 2, Orizu 2. 

Adamson Falcons 60: 

Sarr 26, Nalos 9, Tungcab 7, Escalambre 6, Bernardo 2, Garcia 2, Margallo 2, Ng 2, Ochea 2, Polican 2.

#UAAP78 Day 10: NU Wins Third Straight, UST Grab A Share Of The Top Spot

The defending champions National University Bulldogs dismantles the UP Fighting Maroons 68-52 in their game last Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Extending their winning streak to three, the NU Bulldogs started the game with a 19-12 lead over UP in the first period, going in the second quarter the Fighting Maroons fights back closing in 24-23 with less the four minutes left in the first half, but NU made a quick work making an 8-0 run to finish the second quarter leading 38-27.

Entering the second half the NU Bulldogs becomes more aggressive as Gelo Alolino started to get on fire as he started to shoot threes that gave UP a hard time catching up in the game leaving them behind  51-43 at the end of the third period. The Maroons continue to struggle in the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs already imposed a comfortable lead to secure their third straight victory.

Gelo Alolino led the defending champions with 16 points, adding to that is Alfred Aroga's double double performance of 12 points and 22 rebounds. Meanwhile Jett Manuel and Paul Desiderio combined 26 points for the Fighting Maroons in their third straight loss.

Score:

NU Bulldogs 68: 

Alolino 16, Aroga 12, Salim 9, Tansingco 9, Neypes 7, Javelona 6, Diputado 4, Alejandro 2, Celda 2, Abatayo 1. 

UP Fighting Maroons 52:

Mauel 16, Desiderio 10, Dario 8, Lim 5, Asilum 4, Gallarza 2, Moralde 2, Jaboneta 2, Longa 2, Amar 1. 

In the second game the UST Growling Tigers roars back to beat the Ateneo Blue Eagles 68-58 to grab a share of the top spot.

Ateneo started the first quarter leading the tigers 9-4 with 5 minutes left in the quarter but UST were able to end the first on top 9-12. Entering the second quarter the Blue Eagles became more aggressive as they were able to get the lead back again 17-15 with 7 minutes left in the game, but UST didn't let the Blue Eagles fly too far as they end the first half 30-26.

In the second half Ateneo looking to pull away as their shooting of was unstoppable to leave UST behind by as much as 10 points to end the third quarter 58-48. The fourth quarter was unexpected as Ateneo began to fall as they struggle to make a basket that lets UST to make a quick 26-6 run to take the win away from the Blue Eagles.

Kevin Ferrer led the late fourth quarter surge of the Tigers scoring 27 points in the game, meanwhile Von Pessumal and Kiefer Ravena's combined 32 points didn't get Ateneo the win.

Score:

UST Growling Tigers 68;

Ferrer 27, Daquioag 0, Lee 8, Bonleon 7, Abdul 7, Vigil 6, Sheriff 3, Faundo 1 

Ateneo Blue Eagles 58: 

Pessumal 19, Ravena 13. Nieto MA 8, Babilonia 5, Tolentino A. 4, Gotladera 3, Apacible 2, Pingoy 2, Black 2.

#NCAA91 Day 35: San Beda Bounces Back, JRU Lives Another Day, LetranSurvives

It's a Do or Die Friday Triple Header of the 91st season of the NCAA at the San Juan Arena, as the six teams battling are the teams left vying for a spot in the final four.

In the first game San Beda halted the 6 game winning streak of Mapua as the Red Lions beats the Cardinals 75-65 to remain on top of the standings. 

The Red Lions started strong in the game out scoring Mapua to take an early 23-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, San Beda continue to extend their lead in the second period  36-16 with 3:40 left in the game, giving the Cardinals hard time to catch up, though they were able to trim down the lead to 15 points to end the first half 41-26.

In the start of the second half San Beda extends their lead by as much as 22 points but the Cardinals shooting started to get hot as they cut the lead of the Red Lions down to 10, 47-37, but again San Beda were able to maintain the lead to end the third 58-48. 

In the fourth quarter Mapua's hot shooting continues as they erased the double digit lead of the Red Lions to get close at 61-60 with 5 minutes left in the game, but San Beda easily recover to avoid the scare of Mapua to take their 12th victory sending the Cardinals down to 10-6. 

Five Red Lions finished in double digit output, but Art Dela Cruz top scored them with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while Baser Amer played his best game of the season with 15 points for San Beda. On the other side Allwell Oraeme and Darell Menina combined 30 points for the Cardinals in losing efforts. 

San Beda's remaining game are against Arellano and Letran, while Mapua's last remaining game will be against EAC and CSB. 

Score:

San Beda Red Lions 75: Dela Cruz 17, Amer 15, Tankoua 12, Tongco 12, Koga 10, Adeogun 7, Mocon 2. 

Mapua Cardinals 65: Oraeme 15, Menina 15, Nieles 10, Nimes 9, Brana 6, Serrano 4, Isit 2, Aguirre 2, Raflores 2. 

In the second game the JRU Heavy Bombers lives another day as they outlast the UPHSD Altas 62-60 to keep their final four hopes alive. 

The Altas dominated JRU in the first half of the game leading 38-26, but Veteran Heavy Bomber Paolo Pontejos gunned 16 out of his 19 points in the third quarter to help JRU get the lead at the end of the  third period 55-52. 

In the final period Perpetual Help weee able to get the lead back after a run early in the fourth, but JRU didn't give up as they were able to tie the game at 60-all, but Ervin Grospe sealed the win for the JRU Heavy Bombers as the Perps wasn't able to score anymore inside the last 2 minute mark. 

Paolo Pontejos exploded 19 points to lead the Heavy Bombers in their quest to return to the final four, meanwhile, Scottie Thompson had another Double-double performance of 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Perps in losing efforts. 

JRU's remaining games will be against Lyceum and San Sebastian, while the Perpetual Help still has to battle San Sebastian and Letran. 

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 62: Pontejos 19, Poutouochi 12, Teodoro 12, Grospe 12, Lasquety 4, Cruz 2, Dela Virgen 1. 

Perpetual Help Altas 60: Dizon 14, Thompson 12, Akhuetie 9, Dagangon 7, Eze 6, Coronel 4, Gallardo 4, Oliveria 3. 

In the main match of the Friday triple header of the NCAA, the Letran Knights turns back the Arellano Chiefs 87-81 to regain the share of the top spot after losing back to back last week. 

Though Arellano started the game strong starting the game with a 13-21 lead in the first quarter, the Chiefs looks like they will pull an upset ax against the Letran as they continue to dominate the latter at the end of the first half 38-46. 

Entering the second half Letran showed some signs of life as they were able to cut the lead of The Chiefs to 63-69. In the fourth quarter Arellano were able to pull away early in the game to take a 76-65 lead with 6 minutes left in the game, but Rey Nambatac and Mark Cruz started a run for the Knights to cut the lead again to 79-76 entering the last 2 minute mark to finally grab the lead, at that point Letran didn't looked back anymore as they held on to their lead to turn back Arellano.

Rey Nambatac, Mark Cruz, and Kevin Racal scored 21, 20, ans 17 points respectively to power the comeback of Letran, meanwhile Jovanie Jalalon and Dioncé Holts combined 30 points for the Chiefs in losing efforts.

Letran is left to battle Perpetual Help and San Beda, while Arellano still has San Beda and EAC left.

Score: 

Letran Knights 87: Nambatac 21, Cruz 20, Racal 17, Sollano 10, Calvo 9, Publico 4, Apreku 3, Luib 2, Balagasay 1. 

Arellano Chiefs 81: Holts 16, Jalalon 14, Enriquez 14, Zamora 12, Meca 8, Nicholls 6, Gumaru 5, Bangga 2, Salado 2, Cadavis 2. 

San Beda and Letran is tied at the #1 at 2 woth 12-4, Perpetual Help is at solo 3rd with 11-5, while JRU, Arellano and Mapua is in a three way tie for the number 4 spot with 10-6.

  

#NCAA91 Day 34: Lyceum And Saint Beniled Ends losing Skid,

In the Thursday game day of the 91st season of the NCAA four teams that were already out of the final four race battled to end their losing skid, in the first game the Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates outlast the undermanned EAC Generals 59-45.

The Lyceum Pirates easily takes control of the low scoring ball game as they take a 12-6 lead in the first quarter, but the Generals didn't let the Pirates take control of the game as they made a run to get easily as they were able to catch up and get the lead to end the first half at 22-25. 

Entering the second half it is still a close third quarter for both squad with Lyceum regaining a 1 point advantage to end the third quarter 39-38, in the fourth quarter Lyceum exploded a run in the latter part of the final period to beat the 7 man team of the Generals.

Victor Nguidjol stars in this game as he top scored for the Lyceum Pirates with 16 points to go up 4-12, meanwhile, Francis Munsayac scored 11 points for the Generals to go 2-14. 

Score: 

Lyceum Pirates 59: Nguidjol 16, Ayaay 10. Baltazar 7, Sunga 4, Lascastesantos 4, Taladua 4, Alanes 3, Gabayni 3, Malabanan 2, Elmerjab 2, Bulawan 2, Marata 2. 

EAC Generals 45: Munsayc 11, Mejos 10, Hamadou 10, Estacio 6, General 4, Bonleon 3, Mallari 1. 

In  the second game the College of Saint Benilde Blazers stuns the San Sebastian Stags 69-62 who just came from a big win against San Beda last Tuesday. 

The first two quarters went tight for both teams finishing the first period at 14-all , but the Stags takes a 15-20 lead with less than 5 minutes left in the first half, but the Blazers were able to catch up to end the game 27-30 in favor of San Sebastian. 

Entering the second half San Sebastian were able to regain a 5 point lead to start the third period, but the blazers made a 8-0 run to take the lead at 35-32 with 7 minutes left in the quarter, the Blazers were able to maintain a 51-45 lead to end the third period.  Early in the fourth San Sebastian were able to get close to 53-52 but a 5-0 run by the Blazers kept the Stags chasing until the end of the game. 

Jonathan Grey led the Blazers in this win scoring 25 points in this game, meanwhile on the other side Bradwyn Guinto led San Sebastian with 19 points. 

Score: 

CSB Blazers 69: Grey 25, Ongteco 19, Domingo JJ 10, Castor 8, Domingo JS 4, Young 3.

San Sebastian Stags 62: Guinto 19, Fabian 14, Capobre 13, Calisaan 9, Ortuouste 3, Costelo 2, Bulanadi 2. 

#UAAP78 Day 9: FEU Uses Late Fourth Quarter Surge To Get Win Number 4, NU Overcomes Slow Start

The Far Eastern University Tamaraws overcomes the pesky University of the East Red Warriors 92-81 in their match dubbed as the Battle of the Easts in the 78th season of the UAAP yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Red Warriors showed determination and consistency in the first three quarters as they were able to keep FEU behind in double digit. The rookie-laden team of UE were unstoppable not only on offense but also in defense that gave FEU a hard time to score and to create plays and to force them more turnovers reaching 20 only in the first three quarters.

Entering the second half FEU still showing some signs of life, but the Red Warriors kept on finding ways to dominate the Tamaraws to end the quarter at 59-71, but in the fourth quarter a different FEU squad entered the court showing no signs of frustration and urgency, a more relaxed and composed Tamaraws started a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 5 at 66-71 with 8:30 left in the game, the surge continues as UE only able to score four points to keep a 72-75 lead but a three point shot by Mac Belo change the pace of the game as the lead of the Red Warriors was erased.

The Tamaraws unleashes a 33-10 run to finish the game reversing the upset ax by UE. Mac Belo scored 24 points in this game, adding to that is Raymar Jose's double-double performance of 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Mike Tolomia and Monbert Arong added combined 29 points for the Tamaraws in getting their 4th win for the season.

Super Rookie Edson Batiller almost carried the Red Warriors in winning this game producing 18 points, but he fouled out in the end part of the final quarter.

Score:

FEU Tamaraws 92: 

Belo 24, Tolomia 15, Arong 14, Jose 13, Pogoy 10, Inigo 8, Tamsi 3, Escoto RU 2, Orizu 2, Escoto RI 1. 

UE Red Warriors 81: 

Batiller 18, Javier 13, Derige 10, Varilla 9, Abanto 8, Charcos 7, De Leon 7, Oalma 6, Manalang 3.

In the second game of the Tuesday matchup of the 78th season of the UAAP, the defending champions NU Bulldogs dispatches the Adamson University Falcons 75-54 to get back to back victories.

The game started slow for the defending champs letting Adamson to lead at the end of the first quarter 17-19, but the Bulldogs bites back in the second quarter to end the first half 33-28. Entering the second half the NU Bulldogs did not anymore show any signs of mercy as they completely dominated the Adamson Falcons to keep them win less after 5 games.

Alfred Aroga again led the Bulldogs in scoring with 16 points, adding to that is Gelo Alolino and Ralph Tansingco with 10 points each, on the other side Ivan Villanueva was the only player form Adamson to score in double digit with 11 points.

Score:

NU Bulldogs 75: 

Aroga 16, Alolino 10, Tansingco 10, Celda 8, Diputado 7, Javelona 6, Yu 6, Salim 5, Abatayo 3, De Castro 2, Morido 2. 

Adamson Falcons 54:

 Villanueva 11, Sarr 9, Nalos 7, Polican 6, Ochea 6, Gacia 4, Margallo 3, scalambre 3, Ng 2, Bernardo 1. 

#NCAA91 Day 33: Perpetual Goes 11-3, San Sebastian Stuns The Defending Champs

The University of Perpetual Help solidifies their chances to get a twice to beat advantage in the final four races after pounding off the hapless EAC Generals 89-53 in their heated match last Tuesday at the Arena in San Juan for the Tuesday action of the 91st season of the NCAA.

Both teams started hot in the game as they end the first quarter 14-12 in favor of the Perps, but in the second quarter the Altas started to pull away as the shooting of the Generals is struggling to get close to the first half 39-30. 

In the third quarter is where the Altas pulled away big time as the latter provided a scoring spree to outscore EAC 64-41, In the fourth quarter a huge 10-0 run of the Perps gave them a more comfortable 74-41 lead. At that point two players from both teams got involved in an altercation namely EAC's Max Diego and UPHSD's  Nicko Cabiltes, both players got thrown out of the playing court as the game came to an end. 

Gerald Dizon top scored for the Altas providing 18 points in this win, adding to that is Earl Thompson's another triple-double performance of 10 points, 13 assists and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Christ Mejos and Joshua General provided 24 combined points for EAC in losing efforts. 

Score: 

Perpetual Help Altas  89: Dizon 18, Eze 11, Thopson 10, Dagangon 9, Akhuetie 9, Coronel 8, Oliveria 7, Tamayo 6, Gallardo 5, Ylagan 2, Bantayan 2, Sadiwa 2. 

EAC Generals 59: Mejos 13, General 11, Onwubere 8, Hamadou 8, Diego 7, Pascua 6, Munsayac 5, Bonleon 1. 

*Update Nicko Cabiltes of Pepetual Help, and Max Diego and Raymund Pascua of EAC are all served with 1 game suspension after the altercation. 

In the second game the San Sebastian Stags stuns the defending champions, San Beda Red Lions 98-92. 

San Sebastian started the game hot leading the Red Lions  by as much as 8 points early in the game at 23-15 though San Beda was able to get close at the end of the opening period 27-23, but the Stags continue to dominate in the second period, even with San Beda trimming the deficit by a single point Baste's Bradwyn Guinto provided a series of unanswered points to make a 38-31 lead with 4:50 left in the first half, but again even they are trailing behind the Red Lions didn't let the Stags pull away as they end the first half 49-45. 

Entering the second half a more aggressive Art Dela Cruz power the Red Lions to take the lead 73-74 at the end of the third quarter, San Beda were able to maintain a thin cushion against the Stags, but entering the last 5 minutes of the game San Sebastian takes back the lead at 87-83 to finally seal the upset for San Beda. 

Bradwyn Guinto and Michael Calisaan combined 47 points for San Sebastian in winning this match, meanwhile, Art Dela Cruz's 30 point performance didn't materialized as San Beda slides down to a triple tie at number 1 spot. 

Score: 

San Sebastian Stags 98: Guinto 26, Calisaan 21, Fabian 16, Ortuouste 13, Bulanadi 10, Costelo 7, Pretta 5. 

San Beda Red Lions 92: Dela Cruz 30, Adeogun 17, Tankoua 10, AMer 9, Soberano 8, Mocon 7, Sorela 4, Presbitero 3, Koga 2, Tongco 2. 

#UAAP78 Day 8: La Salle Gets Second Win, FEU Uses Fourth Quarter Charge To get Third Victory

In the first game of the Sunday game day of UAAP Season 78, the De La Salle Green Archers completely dominated the Adamson University Falcons in their game yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Green Archers though started the game slow still were able to hold on a solid first quarter to dictate the pace of the game as they led Adamson 24-10 at the end of the first period, La Salle continues to shoot down the Falcons as they outscored as the deficit ballooned to 21 at the end of the first half 47-26. 

Entering the second half Adamson's struggles continue as the lead of the Green Archers ballooned to 26, 30-56 after a big three by Thomas Torres with 7 minutes left in the third, though the Falcons were able to trim down the lead of La Salle at 47-63 at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter Adamson were able to cut the lead of the Green Archers at 70-81 entering the last 2 minute mark of the game, but however La Salle were able to maintain the lead to capture their second victory of the season sending Adamson down to 0-4.   

Jeron Teng and Thomas Torres combined 34 points for the archers in winning this game, this also marks the best game of Thomas Torres after his ACL injury. Meanwhile, Pappi Sarr led the scoring for Adamson with 18 points. 

Score: 

De La Salle Green Archers 88: 

Teng 18, Torres 16, Ssargent 11, Caracut 9, Torralba 9, Perkins 7, Muyang 6 Tratter 6, Navarro 3, Rivero 2, Gob 1. 

Adamson Soaring Falcons 71: 

Sarr 18, Nalos 10, Ng 10, Ochea 9, Tungcab 6, Camacho 5, Fernandez 2, Margallo 2, Miranda 1. 

Even with a huge 20 turnovers the Far Eastern University Tamaraws held on to their experience as they fend off the UP Fighting Maroons 75-58 in the second game of the Sunday games of the 78th season of the UAAP. 

The Fighting Maroons started strong early in the game as the FEU had a hard time to read UP's pesky defense to take an early 6-3 lead with 6 minutes left in the opening period, but the Tamaraws made a 10-2 charge to end the first quarter 13-10 in favor of FEU. 

In the second period turnovers bugged FEU early as the Fighting Maroons closed in to 13-11 with 9 minutes remaining, as the quarter progresses a scoring drought hit both squads as the next basket made was a back to back basket from FEU to increase the lead to 17-11 with 6:30 remaining in the first half. UP made a run to take the lead at 23-21 with less than 2 minutes remaining. FEU didn't let the Fighting Maroons take a huge lead ending the first half 28-29. 

FEU again took over a 34-31 lead early in the third period, but the Fighting Maroons regains the lead at 40-43 with 3:40 left in the period, that was the last time UP gets a hold of the lead in the game as the Tamaraws takes the third quarter with a 51-45 lead. 

Entering the fourth quarter the Tamaraws unleashes their full charge as they slowly but surely pull away in the last period of the game taking the lead as high as 16 points entering the last two minute mark of the game, FEU outscores UP in the fourth quarter 24-13 to take their third victory. 

Raymar Jose is the silent operator of the game for FEU with a double- double performance of 11 points and 13 rebounds, three other Tamaraws scored in double digit namely Mike Tolomia with 11 points, Achie Inigo and Roger Pogoy both with 10 points. 

On the side of UP, Jett Manuel and Diego Dario combines 26 points for the Fighting Maroons in losing efforts as they slide down to 2-2. 

Score: 

FEU Tamaraws 75: 

Tolomia 11, Jose 11, Inigo 10, Pogoy 10, Orizu 8, Arong 7, Belo 5, Escoto RU 5, Tamsi 5, Escoto RI 2. Comboy 1. 

UP Fighting Maroons 58: 

Manuel 16, Dario 10, Desiderio 9, Lim 8, Harris 3, Juruena 3, Longa 3, Vito 3, Asilum  2, Kone 2, Moralde 2

#UAAP78 Day 7: Ateneo Keeps Winning Streak, NU Finally Notches First Win

In the seventh day of action in the 78th season of the UAAP held at the Mall of Asia Arena, The Ateneo Blue Eagles continues their winning streak as they escape past the UE Red Warriors 77-72.

Ateneo started the game with a 5-2 lead over UE with 7 minutes left, but UE's Edson Batiller introduces himself early in the game with back to back baskets to make it 8-7 in favor of Ateneo, but entering the last 5 minutes of the opening quarter UE made a run to end the first quarter 15-17.

In the second period Von Pessumal powered the Blue Eagles as he shoots down three huge triples to keep the pesky UE at bay leading them 43-33 at the end of the first half. Entering the second half Ateneo's lead ballooned to a 54-41 lead as the defense of UE struggles to pick up, the Blue Eagles continue to dominate the Red Warriors as they end the third with a comfortable 63-50 lead.

In the fourth quarter the Blue Eagles maintained a 10 point lead over the Red Warriors early in the quarter, entering the last two minutes, UE made a run to get close to Ateneo 70-73 with 28.2 seconds left in the game. UE still held on until the last seconds of the game, but Ateneo's rookie Matt Nieto seals the game as he gets the two free throws in to seal the win for the Blue Eagles.

Von Pessumal led the Blue Eagles with 21 points coming from 6 triples, meanwhile UE's super rookie Edson Batiller led them in losing efforts with 19 points.

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 77: 

Pessumal 21, Ravena 15, Gotladera 9, Ikeh 8, Apacible 6, Nieto MA 5, ong 5, Babilonia 4, Capacio 2, Black 2. 

UE Red Warriors 72: 

Batiller 19, Javier 17, Abanto 6, Varilla 5, Plama 5, Derige 5, Charcos 5, Yu 4, De Leon 4, Sta Ana 2. 

In the second game the defending champions NU Bulldogs finally barged into the winning column and avoided a 0-4 record after dealing UST their first loss 55-54 after a very close game.

It was a close game between the two teams ending the first quarter tied at 17, the NU Bulldogs manage to pull away late in the second quarter to take a 33-26 lead at the end of the first half. In the third quarter momentum shifted to the side of the Growling Tigers as they take over the lead 41-43.

In the fourth quarter UST extends their lead to 50-43 with less than 5 minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs were able to play catch up and takes a 53-52 lead, Ed Daquioag converts a turnover to take a 53-54 lead against NU. Alfred Aroga carried the defending champs in escaping past the undefeated UST Tigers after a clutch fade away jumper with 14.7 left in the game.

UST almost had the chance to take the win back but an offensive lapse by Kevin Ferrer forced UST to commit a turn over that cost them their first loss of the season.

Score:

NU Bulldogs 55: 

Aroga 18, Alejandro 9, Abatayo 8, Diputado 7, Neypes 6, alolino 2, Javelona 2, Salim 2. 

UST Growling Tigers 54: 

Ferrer 14, abdul 11, Daquioag 9, Lao 8, Lee 6, Bonleon 3, Vigil 3.

#NCAA91 Day 32: Perpetual Help Solidifies Hold To Number Three, MapuaTies At Number Four, JRU Keeps Final Four Hopes Alive

The University of Perpetual Help System Delta Altas was all business in their game against the College of Saint Benilde Blazers as the Altas easily handed the Blazers a huge 70-47 loss in the first game of the Friday triple of the 91st season of the NCAA at the Arena in San Juan.

Perpetual Help started the game on fire as they outscore CSB 21-11 at the end of the first period, the second quarter became more unfortunate for the Blazers as they were only able to score 9 points to end the second half with the Altas holding a huge 40-19 lead.

Entering the second half the Perps were able to maintain a double digit lead even with a huge surge by Saint Benilde to close in at 51-35 at the end of the third period, in the early part of the last period CSB were able to trim down the lead of the Altas into single digit margin at 58-46 with 3 minutes left, but that was the closest the Blazers reached as the Perps made a 12-1 run to win the game.

Earl Thompson again showcased another MVP performance as he scored another triple double outing of 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, meanwhile on the other side Jonathan Grey and Jay Jay Domingo combined 26 points for the Blazers in losing efforts.

Score:

Perpetual Help Altas 70: Thompson 21, Akhuetie 11, Eze 10, Dagangon 9, Ylagan 8, Coronel 4, Dizon 3. 

CSB Blazers 47: Grey 14, Domingo JJ 12, Jonson 7, Ongteco 7, Saavedra 7. 

In the second game the Mapua Cardinals extends their winning streak to six as they upset the Arellano University Chiefs 81-76 to tie at number four.

It was a good start for the Mapua in the first period as they were able to lead the Chiefs at 23-20 to break the close first quarter action, but in the second quarter Jovanie Jalalon starts the engine for Arellano as they began to pull away late in the second quarter to end the first half at 33-43.

The run continues for the Chiefs in the third quarter, keeping Mapua behind 54-62, in the fourth quarter the Cardinals started to play catch up as they were able to make a  14-4 to tie the ball game at 66-all with less the six minutes left in the game, at that point momentum shifted to Mapua as the Chiefs ran out of gas as the Cardinals takes away the victory.

Exeqiel  Biteng led the Cardinals in their sixth straight victory producing 15 points, meanwhile, Michael Salado led the Chiefs  with 17 points, as they fall to fourth tied with Mapua in the standings.

Score:

Mapua Cardinals 81: Biteng 15, Oraeme 15, Serrano 14, Brana 11, Nieles 8, Menina 7, Que 3, Raflores 3, Isit 2. 

Arellano Chiefs 76: Salado 17, Jalalon 16, Gumaru 13, Holts 9, Meca 7, Bangga 7, Cadavis 4, Nicholls 3. 

In the main match of  the Friday triple header the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers detonates a huge bomb to stun the league leading Letran Knights 86-80

The Heavy Bombers open the match with a huge 25-15 lead over Letran at the end of the first quarter, though the second quarter was a close one, still Letran hasn't found a solution to the streaking Paolo Pontejos as he kept the fire burning for JRU as they end the first half 48-40.

Entering the second half Letran started a run as they were able to make a 2-7 run to trim the lead to 50-47 with 6 minutes left in the game, they were able to tie the game at 62-all after a three by Kevin Racal with a few seconds left in the game, but the run of the Knights wasn't able to snatch the lead from JRU as they were down 64-62 at the end of the third period.

In the fourth quarter again Paolo Pontejos is unstoppable as he scored 9 points in the quarter to carry the Heavy Bombers to keep their final four hopes alive. Pontejos scored 21 points to lead the surge of JRU to stay alive in the final four race, meanwhile Kevin Racal scored 23 points for Letran in losing efforts as the Knights dropped to number 2.

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 86: Pontejos 21, Grospe 13, Estrella 11, Dela Paz 10, Teodoro 9, Poutouochi 8, Abdulwahab 5, Sanchez 4, Cruz 3, Astilla 2. 

Letran Knights 80: Racal 23, Cruz 17, Nambatac 12, Sollano 8, Balanza 6, Apreku 4, Luib 4, Calvo 3, Publico 3. 

#NCAA91 Day 31: San Sebastian Returns On The Winning Column, San Beda Regains The Share of The Lead

The San Sebastian Stags finally were able to get another win after defeating the EAC Generals 91-77 in the Thursday game day of the 91st season of the NCAA at the San Juan Arena. 

The Generals were still leading at the end of the first quarter at 17-16, but the raging Stags made a huge surge in the second quarter, outscoring EAC 35-18 to take a 51-35 lead at the end of the first half.

The hapless Generals weren't able to bounce back in the game as they were completely dominated by San Sebastian, led by Jamil Ortuoste with 24 points, adding to that is Spencer Pretta's breakout game producing a career high 19 points for the stags to get their fourth win after fourteen games, 

Meanwhile, even with Munsayac and Hamadou combining 41 points for EAC, it wasn't enough for them to get a win as they slide down to 2-12 record. 

Score:

San Sebastian Stags 91: Ortuouste 24, Pretta 19, Bulanadi 17, Guinto 11, Costelo 7, Fabian 6, Bragais 3, Calisaan 2, Capobres 2.    

EAC Generals 77: Munsayac 21, Hamadou 20, Onwubere 16, Mejos 8, Pascua 5, Bonleon 4, Diego 3.

In the second game the San Beda Red Lions regains the share of the top spot after defeating the Lyceum Pirates 87-80

The first quarter started close between the two teams ending it at 17-15, but in the second quarter San Beda pulled away outscoring Lyceum to end the first half at 49-31, at the second half, the Pirates tried to get close with San Beda as they trimmed down the lead to just 9 at the end of the third at 67-58, 

Art Dela Cruz again led the offense for the Red Lions in this victory as he produced 25 points, adding to that is Radge Tongco's 14 points, meanwhile Wilson Baltazar and Joseph Gabayni scored 28 and 24 points respectively for the Lyceum in losing efforts. 

Score: 

San Beda Red Lions 87: Dela Cruz 25, Tongco 14, Amer 12, Adeogun 11, Mocon 5, Sara 5, Soberano 4, Tankoua 4, Koga 2, Cabanag 3, Reyes 2, Sedillo 1. 

Lyceum Pirates 80: Baltazar 28, Gabayni 24, Alanes 8, Nguidjol 6, Taladua 4, Bulawan 4, Marata 3, Lascastesantos 3

UNO Magazine September 2015: Jessy Mendiola

#UAAP78 Day 6: UE Gets Back To Back Win, Ateneo Escapes Double OT

In the first game of UAAP's Wednesday double header at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the University of the East Red Warriors shoots down the Adamson Soaring Falcons 89-78.

The Red Hot UE Warriors started the game hot, leading the Adamson Falcons 11-5 with 6 minutes left in the first period, but going into the next minutes in the first, the Falcons soars high as Nico Capote led a run for Adamson after back to back long three to take a 26-20 lead over UE.

In the second period the Red Warriors were able to catch up and make a 10-0 run against Adamson to take the lead 39-30 with 3:30 left in the second, but the Falcons made a 0-9 run of their own to close in the first half at 44-41.

At the start of the third period, the Falcons were able to get close at 46-45 but UE's offense is just unstoppable as they were able to regain a cushion  as they take another 5 point lead 51-45 with 6 minutes left in the third. Entering the two minute  mark of the third period Adamson finally able to tie the game again at 55-all but again UE were able to get the lead back to end the third at 63-57.

In the fourth period UE is now all over Adamson as the latter's defense made hard for the Falcons to catch up as the Red Warriors were able to pull away to take win number 2 and kept Adamson still win less after 3 outing

UE's Super Rookie Edson Battiler again scored 23 points for the Red Warriors in winning this game, adding to that is Paul Varilla's 14 points, Meanwhile, another rookie JD Tungcab top scored for Adamson with 16 points, while Nico Capote added 15 points, 12 points came from the first quarter all are three point shots.

Score:

UE Red Warriors 89: 

Batiller 23, Varilla 14, Derige 12, Charcos 9, Yu 8, Javier 6, De Leon 6, Palma 6, Abanto 2, Gonzales 2, Manalang 1. 

Adamson Falcons 78: 

Tungcab 16, Capote 15, Nalos 14, Ng 11, Villanueva 8, Sarr 6, Ochea 4, Polican 2, Garcia 2. 

In the second game, Kiefer Ravena saves the day for Ateneo as the reigning MVP was the key to a huge comeback by Ateneo to beat the defending champions NU Bulldogs 74-70 after two grueling overtime.

It was almost a win for the defending champions as they lead the Blue Eagles 57-54 with 14 seconds left in the game, but a huge defensive lapse by Gelo Alolino caused the NU Bulldogs a fortune as Hubert Cani takes the ball back to Kiefer Ravena  as he was able to fire a three to tie the game 57-all to send the game into overtime.

In the first Overtime Period, Fatigue starts to come in for both squads as they struggle to score with 2:35 left in the game, the first basket was made by Toci Tansinco for the Bulldogs to take a 59-57 lead with less than two minutes left, Ateneo were only able to make a single basket in the overtime as NU led the game 62-60 but again another clutch play by Kiefer Ravena ties the game at 62-62 to force another overtime period.

In the second overtime finally Ateneo were able to secure a safe lead at 68-64 with only 1:23 left in the game, but Gelo Alolino still eager to win the game closed in the Bulldogs at 72-70 with 7.2 seconds left, but again, Kiefer Ravena was there to seal the win for the Blue Eagles as they tamed the Bulldogs to remain win less after three games.

Kiefer Ravena scored 21 points for the Blue Eagles in winning this game, meanwhile, Gelo Alolino scored 19 points for the Bulldogs in losing efforts.


Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 74: 

Ravena 21, Ikeh 14, Pingoy 9, Pessumal 8, Tolentino A. 6, Apacible 6, Gotladera 4, Babilonia 2, Nieto MA 2, Cani 2. 

NU Bulldogs 70: 

Alolino 19, Aroga 14, Neypes 11, Celda 6, Javelona 5, Abatayo 5, Tansuinco 4, Salim 2, Alejandro 2, Diputado 2. 

Etiquette For Mistresses

"Etiquette of Mistresses"stars the biggest ensemble of of award winning actresses and box office queens, starring in the movie are Claudine Barretto, Iza Calzado, Cheena Crab, Kim Chiu and Kris Aquino, directed by Chito S. Rono. The movie is set to premiere this September 30 in cinemas worldwide. 

 Etiquette for Mistresses was based on the book written by Jullie Yap-Daza in the 90's talking about the hidden life of five mistresses in the "High Society"at that time, they are real people that was altered to hide their identity, but if you are an avid reader of the daily articles of Jullie Yap-Daza before you might get a hint of who these characters are.   

Speaking of characters the movie revolves around five ladies that looked like they almost have it all, but still they are looking for love and affection from someone that is already committed. The first character is Ina(Kim Chiu) an ambitious lass from Cebu that was introduced to the secret life of mistresses as she fell in love with a married politician, next is Stella(Iza Calzado) a smart and witty lawyer, but like what they say love makes a smart person stupid as she also became a mistress, the third mistress is Charley(Cheena Crab) A bubbly and joyful lady that is a mistress of a rich Filipino-Chinese Tycoon. The fourth mistress is Chloe(Claudine Barretto), she is the most outgoing, fiery, and liberated among the mistresses, the last mistress is Georgia(Kris Aquino) she is the conservative type and the leader of the group. 

#NCAA91 Day 30: JRU Keeps Final Four Hopes Alive, Mapua Extends Winning Streak To FIve

The Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers continues their quest to return to the final four of the 91st season of the NCAA as they escape past the pesky College of Saint Benilde Blazers 73-69 in the first game of the Tuesday game day of the NCAA at the San Juan Arena.

It was a tight ball game between JRU and CSB ending the first quarter tied at 12, entering the second quarter the Blazers were able to get a 17-12 lead early in the period but JRU easily snatches it taking a 3 point lead ending the first half at 35-32.

In the second half the game intensifies as CSB not letting the Heavy Bomber pull away, even taking a 49-52 lead against JRU with 2:29 remaining in the third, but JRU regains the lead after an 8-0 run to end the third at 57-52.

In the fourth quarter the tit for tat battle of the two squads continue as the Blazers again regains the lead after a three by Jonathan Grey at 66-67, but JRU made another run again to take a 71-69 lead with few ticks left in the game but Bernabe Teodoro made a huge steal over CSB's Travis Jonson to seal the win for the Heavy Bombers.

Bernabe Teodoro and Paolo Pontejos combined 30 points to keep JRU's final four hopes alive, as Jonathan Grey's 34 point performance didn't help CSB to bounce back.

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 73: Teodoro 17, Pontejos 13, Poutouochi 13, Balagtas 10, Grospe 10, Sanchez 4, Abdul Wahab 3, Estrella 2, Dela Paz 1. 

CSB Blazers 69: Grey 34, Ongteco 10, Domingo JJ 9, Deles 7, Jonson 3, Fajarito 3.  

In the second game, the Mapua Cardinals extends their winning streak to five after they stunning the league leading Letran Knights 82-77.

Letran started the game strong leading the Cardinals 16-25 at the end of the first quarter, but the Cardinals made a huge surge in the second quarter after being down 31-18, Mapua takes a 5-24 run to take the lead at 36-42 at the end pf the first half.

Mapua continues to dominate the Knights their lead ballooned to 62-49 at the end of the third, Letran tried to get close with the Cardinals in the final quarter but it was already late as Mapua already on the brink of getting their 5th straight victory to keep their final four hopes alive.

 
Allwell Oraeme powered the Cardinals with a monster double-double 18 points and a tournament high 30 rebounds, adding to that is 16 points from the rookie John Nieles and 14 points from Justine Serrano. Meanwhile Mark Cruz, Kevin Racal and Rey Nambatac scored 17, 16, and 15 points for Letran in losing efforts.

Score:

Mapua Cardinals 82: Oraeme 18, Nieles 16, Serrano 14, Menina 12, Que 6, Nimes 5, Aguirre 4, Brana 4, Biteng 3

Letran Knights 77: Cruz 17, Racal 16, Nambatac 15, Solano 12, Apreku 6, Balanza 5, Quinto 4, Luib 2.

Silong

Silong is the closing film  in the recently concluded Cinemalaya 2015. It stars Piolo Pascual and Rhian Ramos, directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho. The Movie is set to have a commercial release starting September 16 distributed by Star Cinema,

Doctor Miguel Cascarro (Piolo Pascual) is mourning the death of his pregnant wife in a bus accident. As he drives home one day, he finds a badly beaten and bloody Valerie (Rhian Ramos) on a deserted country road and takes her home to nurse her back to health. But the deepest scars are the ones you can't see.

#UAAP78 Day 5: UST Stays Undefeated, FEU Charges Back

In the first game of the Sunday games of the 78th season of the Men's Basketball Tournament of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers remained undefeated after giving the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons their first loss of the season 67-59.

The game started slow for both squads as they only manage to end the first period in 10-4, In the second quarter, though UST still leading at the end of the second period, UP manages to tie the scoring output of the tigers at 11-all to end the half at 21-15.

Entering the second half UP manages to get the lead at 25-27 after a three point shot by JR Gallarza with 6:14 seconds left in the third. But Ed Daquioag and Kevin Ferrer sparked a 12-4 run for UST to get the lead back at 37-31 with 2 minutes remaining, but UP made their own run to trim down the lead of UST by 2 at the end of the third 42-40.

In the final period, Daquioag punishes the poor defense of UP scoring a couple of shots to boost the Tigers to a 51-44 lead with 4:24 remaining, UP still fighting in the game trimmed down the lead of UST to just three points at 55-52 with less than 2 minutes, but Daquioag was just unstoppable as he continues to carry UST past UP until the end of the game.

Ed Daquioag scored 26 points for the Tigers in this game, adding to that is Kevin Ferrer's 16 points. Meanwhile, Diego Dario and Paul Desiderio combined 27 points for UP in losing efforts.

Score:

UST Tigers 67: 

Daquioag 26, Ferrer 16, Abdul 8, Vigil 4, Subido 4, Bonleon 3, Lee 3, Sheriff 2.

UP Fighting Maroons 59: 

Dario 15, Desiderio 12, Manuel 9, Kone 6, Gallarza 5, Moralde 4, Vito3, Juruena 3, Lim 2.  

In the second game, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws stuns the De La Salle Green Archers 93-75 to bounce back after their single point loss to UST last Wednesday.

FEU started the game strong, even with RR Pogoy sitting out early in the game after suffering a sprained ankle, the Tamaraws even led the Green Archers 11-4 with 6 minutes left in the game, but La Salle slowly trimmed the lead down and eventually with a couple of runs of Jeron Teng the Green Archers took over a huge 23-15 lead against the Tamaraws with 1:30 left in the first, but FEU didn't let La Salle pull away easily as they made a 2-9 run with Mac Belo sealing the first quarter with a buzzer beating 3 point shot to keep the game close at 25-24. 

In the second quarter, La Salle started the game with 4 straight points to lead 29-24, but Mike Tolomia and Francis Tamsi hit back to back threes to get a single point lead over La Salle 30-29, but a 0-6 run by the Green Archers took back the lead to 35-30 with 5 minutes left. Mike Tolomia, Joe Trinidad, Francis Tamsi, and Wendell Comboy poured in 15-2 run to take a 45-37 lead over the Green Archers with less than 2 minutes left in the first half, but Jeron Teng and Jason Perkins scored a couple points to end the first half at 45-43.

Entering the third quarter the Green Archers were able to keep the ball game close not letting the Tamaraws pull away even getting close as 53-51 with 6:00 remaining, that was the last time La Salle gets close to FEU as the Tamaraws starts to pull away entering the 4:40 mark of the game after FEU made a 20-0 run to end the third quarter 77-54.

In the fourth quarter FEU maintained a 20 point lead, but turnovers and series of fouls bugged down the Tamaraws as La Salle's defense intensifies trimming the lead down to 13 entering the last two minutes of the game. Though the Green Archers were able to trim down the lead it was already too late for the chase as FEU already secured the win.

Mike Tolomia and Mac Belo combined 37 points to lead the charge of the Tamaraws in this game, adding to that is Prince Orizu's career high 12 points to help FEU charge back from their loss. Meanwhile Jeron Teng's 29 point effort didn't materialized as the Green Archers lost back to back games after their big win against NU.

Score: 

FEU Tamaraws 93:

Tolomia 20, Belo 17, Orizu 12, Pogoy 8, Inigo 6, Tamsi 6, Trinidad 6, Escoto RU 5, Arong 3, Comboy 3, Holmqvist 1. 

De La Salle Green Archers 75: 

Teng 29, Caracut 13, Sargent 11, Rivero 8, Perkins 5, Muyang 3, Navarro 3, Torralba 2, Go 1. 

Misters of The Philippines 2015 Winners

Misters of the Philippines had just concluded at the Newport Performing Theater in Resorts World Manila, and the four new "Misters" that will represent and will compete in international pageants were named and here they are;

Mister International- Philippines 2015: Reniel Villareal, Pagbilao, Quezon

Mister Global-Philippines 2015: Rick Palencia, Tacloban City

Mister Model International- Philippines 2015: Arcel Yambing, Bacolor, Pampanga

Mister Tourism International-Philippines 2015- Willan Pagayon, Iloilo City

1st Runner Up- Don Cochico, Manila City 

2nd Runner Up: Kevin Fichera, Filipino Community, Italy 

Top 10 

Siegfried Bauer, Filipino Community, Germany

AR Dela Serna, Bohol

Karan Singhdole, Santa Rosa, Laguna

Ari Kane, Filipino Community, Victoria 

Top 15/Fast Tracks Winner

Red Bayron, Mati City

JE Adajar, Laguna 

Best in Beach Wear, Nicholo Zacharias, Lipa City

Best in Talent, Earlmond Lee, Olongapo City

Fitness Challenge, Jules Chan, Filipino Community, Great Britain 

Special Awards: 

Mister Photoghenic: AR Dela Serna, Bohol

Mister Friendship: Jake Camarines, Quezon City

Mister Teceruma: Rick Palencia, Tacloban City

1st RU: JE Adajar, Laguna

2nd RU: Daniel Polbrat, Filipino Community, Melbourne

3rd RU: Richard Domingo, Koronadal City

#UAAP78 Day 4: UE and Ateneo Bounces Back

In the first game of the Saturday games of the 78th season of the UAAP held at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles beats the Adamson Falcons 80-64

The Adamson Falcons kept the first half of the game close ending the first half at 34-30, but coming in to the second half, the Blue Eagles already started to pull away as they outscored the Falcons 62-48. It was a was a blowout win by Ateneo after they were beaten badly by FEU in their first game

Aaron Black was a big surprise for Ateneo, pouring in 11 points in this game to help Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal in the scoring department both scoring 24 and 12 points respectively in this game, Black didn't not played n their opening game.

Meanwhile, Papi Sarr top scored for Adamson with 13 points as the Falcons dropped to 0-2 to start the season.

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 84: 

Ravena 24, Pessumal 12, Black 11, Nieto MA 9, Pingoy 8, Capacio 7, Tolentino V 4, Wong 3, Babilonia , Cani 2, Nieto MI 2

Adamson Falcons 60: 

Sarr 13, Nalos 9, Tungcab 9, Ochea 8, Garcia 7, Polican 7, Capote 4, Margallo 2, Ng 1


In the second game, the University of the East Warriors stuns the defending champions National University Bulldogs 76-71.

The Red Warriors were able to capitalize the sluggish state of the Bulldogs early in the game as they were able to put up a 20-16 lead at the end of the first quarter, though in the second quarter the Bulldogs were able to erase the lead of UE and take over the driver seat after a late run by NU in the  second quarter to end the first half 32-37.

In the third quarter the NU Bulldogs were able to extend their lead to 33-41, but suddenly the Red Warriors took a 9-0 run with rookie Edson Batiller pouring back to back threes to tie the ball game at 41-41 with less than 6 minutes remaining in the quarter,

UE's run extends as the defense of NU continues to struggle only scoring 9 points in the third as the Red Warriors outscored them pouring in 28 points to end the third period 60-46. In the fourth period the Bulldogs tried to make a comeback as they trimmed the lead down to 75-71 after a three by Paolo Javellona but the run of NU came late with only 6 seconds left in the game.

Rookie Edson Batiller again led the Red Warriors in this game scoring 23 points as UE gets to the winning column, meanwhile Gelo Alolino's 23 points and Paolo Javelona's 16 points didn't suffice for the NU Bulldogs as they dropped their second straight game to start the season at 0-2.

Score

UE Red Warriors 76: 

Batiller 23, Charcos 12, Varilla 11, Abanto 9, De Leon 8, Palma 6, Sta Ana 4, Manalang 3. 

NU Bulldogs 71:

Alolino 23, Javelona 16, Aroga 8, Salim 6, Diputado 5, Javillonar 5, Neypes 4, Abatayo 2, Celda 2. 

Enrique Gil Apologizes

In an interview with Mario Dumawal aired in TV Patrol last night, Enrique Gil finally breaks his silence as he apologizes to Jessie Mendiola and to all the people that were involved in the incident that happened aboard the plane bound to London the last week, "Tao lang nagkakamali". He also said that this will be the first and last time he will be involved in this kind of issue. 

Gil, who was the center of blind items and rumors in the past week after allegedly getting drunk and being affront to an actress, which was later identified as Jessie Mendiola and having a heated conversation with TV Host/Actor which was named as Luis Manzano, 

Meanwhile, Jake Cuenca and Paulo Avelino denied that they were the ones who influenced Enrique to drink too much alcohol during the flight.  

#NCAA91 Day 29: JRU Ends Losing Skid, Mapua Gets Fourth Straight Win, and Arellano Takes Back The Third Spot

In the first game of the Friday triple header of NCAA season 91, the JRU Heavy Bombers finally were able to end their 2 game losing streak after a huge 87-64 win over the EAC Generals.

The Heavy Bombers dropped a huge 25-7 first quarter bomb to completely dominate the hapless Generals in this game, even with Sydney Onwubere's 21 point performance wasn't able to trim down the lead of JRU to a single digit deficit in the whole game, as four Heavy Bombers scored in double digit that was led by Paolo Pontejos with 21 points. 

With this win the JRU Heavy Bombers now has a 7-6 record to rank 6th in the standings, meanwhile the EAC Generals dropped their 11th game to put them at the bottom of the standings with an 2-11 record. 

Score: 

JRU Heavy Bombers 87: Pontejos 21, Teodoro 13, Bernabe 13, Cruz 11, Dela Paz 7, Estrella 6, Astilla 4, Abdulwahab 4, Sanchez 3, Lasquety 2, Aurin 2, Poutouchi 1. 

EAC Generals 64: Onwubere 21, Hamadou 10, Munsayac 9, Mejos 8, Bonleon 7, Pascual 5, Corilla 2, Estacio 2.  

In the second game, the Mapua Cardinal extends their winning streak to four as they beat the Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates 70-66. 

It was a dominant start for the Cardinals as they were able to outscore the Pirates in the first quarter 25-12. Mapua easily trumps Lyceum in the second and third quarter as they were able to defend well the scorers of their opponent as well as keeping their scoring machines like Justin Serrano works to keep their lead in double digit. 

In the fourth quarter Mapua Head Coach Atoy Co got kicked out of the playing court as he kept on complaining a foul called against Oraeme, at this point Lyceum were able to closed in at 67-64 with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game, but CJ Isit were able to shoot down a three to ice the win for the Cardinals. 

Justin Serrano top scored for the Cardiinals as he scored 15 points to keep Mapua's quest to the final four alive, meanwhile Joseph Gabayni scored 21 points for the Lyceum as they bowed out of the final four contentions. 

Score: 

Mapua Cardinals 70: Serrano 15, Brana 10, Nieles 10, Menina 8, Oaeme 8, Isit 6, Que 6, Biteng 5, Aguirre 2. 

Lyceum Pirates 66: Gabayni 21, Baltazar 14, Nguidjol 12, Ayaay 8. Bulawan 3, Marata 3, Malabanan 2, Soliman 2, Sunga 1

In the main game of the Friday triple header the Arellano University Chiefs solidify their hold to the third spot after defeating the san Sebastian Stags 86-76. 

The first three quarters went close between the two squads even with Arellano has more runs San Sebastian didn't let them pull away even exchanging leads in the third quarter before the Chiefs three point shooting paved the way for them to pull away late in the fourth quarter. 

Jovanie Jalalon powers the Chiefs with a triple double performance of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists to overcome the challenge that the Stags are giving them, meanwhile Bradwyn Guinto scores a double double performance of 19 points and 15 rebounds as San Sebastian exits the final four race. 

Score: 

Arellano Cheifs 86: Jalalon 18, Gumaru 17, Holts 11, Enriquez 10, Ortega 9, Salado 8, Bangga 6, Cadavis 5, Meca 2. 

San Sebastian Stags 76: Guinto 19, Fabian 17, Calisaan 13, Costelo 8, Santos 5, Ortuouste 5, Capobres 4, Pretta 3, Bulanadi 2. 

Misters of the Philippines 2015

The Misters of the Philippines grand finals will be this coming September 13, 7pm at the Resorts World Manila. Who among these 30 gorgeous men will be the next Mister International-Philippines 2015, Mister Global-Philippines, Mister Model-International Philippines, and Mister Tourism International-Philippines.