FHM Philippines November 2015: Ina Raymundo

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#NCAA91 The Finals Game 3: Letran Takes The Title

After five straight years of reigning in the Men's Basketball Division of the NCAA, San Beda College was dethroned by their bitter rivals Colegio de San Juan de Letran 85-82 in the intense finals game 3 held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Letran posted an early commanding lead over San Beda in the first period, finishing the quarter with a huge 20-12 lead as the Red Lions struggles to pick up their play letting the Knights to pull away. In the second period, San Beda were able to make a run of their own trimming the lead of the Knights just down to 1 to end the first half at 39-40

The second half intensifies as both squads are already into the game with Letran holding on to a slim lead over San Beda. The Red Lions finally were able to tie the game at 52-all, but Letran just refuses to give them a chance to lead as they end the quarter down 54-52.

In the fourth period, Letran was looking to close out the game as they were able to keep a comfortable lead at 75-67 with just less than 2 minutes remaining  in the game, but suddenly San Beda made a comeback making an 8-0 run to tie the game, sending it into overtime.

In the overtime period, it was really Letran that is controlling the pace of the game, though San Beda were able to still keep the game close it was the Knights that had the breaks of the game as they were able to finally end the five year reign of the Red Lions.

Mark Cruz was named as the finals MVP, meanwhile it was Kevin Racal who top scored for the Knights in this game with 23 points. On the other side graduating Art Dela Cruz and Baser Amer combined 29 points for the Red Lions in this game.  

Score:

Letran Knights 85: Racal 23, Sollano 19, Cruz 14, nambatac 13, Luib 5, Publico 4, Quinto 4, Calvo 2, Apreku 1.

San Beda Red Lions 82: Dela Cruz 15, Amer 14, Mocon 14, Adeogun 13, Sara 9, Tankoua 6, Koga 5, Tongco 4, Soberano 2.


* On the Juniors Division of the NCAA, the San Beda Red Cubs captured the rare 7 peat as they were able to bounce back and defeat the Arellano Braves 70-61, the Red Cubs swept the elimination round and were able to end the season at 18-1 record. Evan Nelle and Ed Velasquez were named Co Finals MVP for the Red Cubs.

#UAAP78 Day 22: FEU Dominate Falcons, NU Stay Alive

In the first game of the midweek games of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, Far Eastern University dominated the Adamson University 82-68 to stay on top of the standing with 10-1 record before the league goes to a week long break.

The FEU Tamaraws made an early move to take control of the game as they led the Falcons early in the game 23-18 at the of the first period, the story in the second period was not far away from the first as the Tamaraws were already able to build a solid defense and steady offense as they were able to take a 43-33 lead to end the first half.

A complete domination happened in the third period as FEU's shooting heats up anew early in the period, leaving Adamson behind 66-50 to end the quarter, In the last 10 minutes of regulation the Falcons were able to take flight as they made a 14-2 run to closed in at 68-64, but FEU immediately responded a quick 14-1 run to stop the Falcons from scoring till the end of the game.

Balanced ball rotation was the key to FEU's 10th win, as they were able to maximize the scoring of almost all of the players they fielded in the game, 8 players scored more than seven points in the game with Russell Escoto topping the score sheet with 13 points, meanwhile Mike Tolomia didn't show any signs of injury as he played 26 minutes in this game.

On the other side, Jerome Garcia and Joseph Nalos combined 31 points for the Falcons as they go down 2-10..

Score:

FEU Tamaraws 82

Escoto, Ru 13, Jose 12, Belo 10, Tolomia 9, Pogoy 9, Arong 7, Inigo 7, Orizu 7, Escoto, Ri 4, Trinidad 2, Holmqvist, K 2.

Adamson Falcons 69

Garcia, J 16, Nalos 15, Tungcab 10, Bernardo 10, Polican 6, Sarr 4, Villanueva 3, Ochea 2, Capote 2, Garcia, C 1.

In the second game, the defending champions NU Bulldogs keeps their final four hopes alive after defeating the DLSU Green Archers 81-73.

It was a close and tight race between the two squad with NU taking the first two quarters with just a slim lead over the Green Archers, the first half ends at 32-30. In the second half La Salle finally were able to snatch the lead 53-49.

In final period La Salle still were able to extend and maintain their lead, but all of a sudden the Bulldogs took over the lead at 57-55 at that point La Salle's offense and defense started to collapse as NU, though Jeron Teng were able to keep the Green Archers alive in the dying minutes of the game it was the three point shooting of the Bulldogs that pulled them up in the last few ticks of the game sending the La Salle to their second straight loss.

JJay Alejandro again led the bite of the Bulldogs with 25 points, adding to that is Paolo Javelona's 14 points as they put NU to 5-7 record, while on the other side it was Jeron Teng who led the Green Archers with 25 points, while rookie Andrei Caracut added 18 points as the Green Archers dropped to 5-6.

Score:

NU Bulldogs 81

Alejandro 25, Javelona 14, Aroga 7, Alolino 7, Javillonar 7, Neypes 7, Salim 6, Abatayo 4, Diputado 2, Morido 2.

De La Salle Green Archers 73

Teng 25, Caracut 18, Perkins 10, Torres 8, Rivero 5, Torralba 4, Navarro 3.

Preview Magazine November 2015: Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza

The Phenomenal Stars of 2015, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza in their first ever fashion magazine cover for this months issue of Preview. 

#NCAA91 The Finals Game 2: San Beda Forces A Game Three

In the intense second game of the best of three finals series of the 91st season of the NCAA, the San Beda Red Lions shows that they aren't the five time defending champions for nothing as they outlasted the Letran Knights 68-61 to force a game three this Thursday 4pm at the Mall of Asia Arena.

San Beda begins the game red hot with an early 6-0 lead at the start of the game, as the Knights struggles to score their first basket the red lions easily took the advantage as they end the first period 22-15. The second period was a low scoring one, allowing Letran to catch up with the Red Lions as they were able to score 15 points as compared to only 11 points for San Beda, the first half ended 33-30 still for the Red Lions.

In the second half the Knights were able to keep the game close, as they were slowly getting back to rhythm as they were able to answer the offense of San Beda, but still the breaks of the game always going the way of the Red Lions as they were able to keep the lead at the end of the third period 52-49 despite the runs made by Letran.

The fourth quarter was an intense one as the Knights were finally able to break in to take the lead 54-52, but San Beda quickly responded with a 11-3 run to take a 63-57 advantage over Letran with less than 6 minutes remaining in the game. Letran tried to make a comeback, but San Beda was just not into giving the title away without a fight.

San Beda found a new hero in Javee Mocon, the former Red Cub contributed 13 big points for the Red Lions to take the win, meanwhile Ola Adeogun top scored them 14 points. On the side of Letran, Mark Cruz carried them with 21 points.

Score: 

San Beda Red Lions 68: Adeogun 14, Mocon 13, Dela Cruz 12, Amer 9, Sorela 7, Sara 5, Soberano 5, Tankoua 3. 

Letran Knights 61: Cruz 21, Sollano 10, Luib 10, Racal 9, Ballanza 6, Calvo 5. 

Aldub's Latest Mcdonalds Commercial

The last two quarters of 2015 has been phenomenal for Eat Bulaga's Kalyeserye Stars.  Yes not only Alden and Yaya, but also for the three Lola's of Yaya played by Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, and of course Wally Bayola. 

In this latest commercial of Mcdonald's they are all featured doing a dubsmash of "Paniwalaan mo" by of course VST and Co. 

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#UAAP78 Day 21: Ateneo Take Solo Third, UST Trample UP

The Ateneo de Manila University tightens their hold on the third spot of the standings as they sweep the defending champions this season 68-59 in the first match of the Sunday Gameday of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena.

It was a Kiefer Ravena show that happened in the game as the "Phenom" again showed the defending champs why he is the reigning MVP, 6 straight triples from Ravena early in the first quarter stun not only the opponents, but also the spectators watching the game as he single-handedly gave the Blue Eagles an early 21-6 lead with less than five minutes left in the first period, though the Bulldogs were able to recover and trimmed the deficit down to 24-16 at the end of the first.

In the second period the NU Bulldogs were able to weather the first quarter storm of Ravena as they were able to make a run early in the second to trim the lead down to 38-35 at the end of the first half.

In the second half, the Bulldogs were able to keep the game close, as Ateneo's shooting started to get cold, but still the Blue Eagles manage to keep their lead at the end of the third period 52-47, the second half was also the turn of Von Pessumal to showcase his scoring skills as he scored 11 points in the third and fourth period.

The Bulldogs kept on chasing Ateneo even trimming the lead by just 5 points 50-45 with 3 minutes left in the game, but to no avail the Blue Eagles still were able to held on to their hot start to finish the game strong sending the Bulldogs down.

Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal scored 52 out of Ateneo's 68 points, meanwhile, Gelo Alolino was the lone bright spot in the offense of the Bulldogs as he tops the scoring for the defending champs with 17 points.

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 68

Ravena 32, Pessumal 20, Ikeh 4, Wong 3, Tolentino A 3, Tolentino M 3, Black 2, Nieto 1.

NU Bulldogs 59 

Alolino 17, Aroga 10, Javillonar 8, Diputado 7, Celda 7, Neypes 4, Alejandro 3, Javelona 3. 

In the second game, the University of Santo Tomas bounces back from their defeat after beating the UP Fighting Maroons 83-76.

Sunday was a big game for former National Team players, after Kiefer Ravena scoring 32 in the first game, it was his teammate Kevin Ferrer that exploded a career high performance as he led UST back to the final four with his 29 points.

UST showing dominance early in game, leading the Fighting Maroons 12-4 with four minutes left in the opening quarter, but UP didn't let the Tigers to pull away as they were able to cut the lead down to 15-11 at the end of the first period.

Every time UP tries to closed in with the Tigers, UST always find an answer to keep the distance between them and the Maroons, In the second period UP almost get a hand on the lead as they were able to cut the deficit by just a single point at 20-21, but UST immediately were able to get a cushion to end the first half still on top 38-35.

Entering the second half UP still kept on knocking on the door to take the lead, but UST was just unstoppable as they were left behind again at the end of the third 61-51. In the final period UP again tried their luck to get the lead on their side trimming down the lead to 68-71, but the Tigers again were able to pull away to win the game.

Helping Ferrer in scoring are Louie Vigil with 16 and Ed Daquioag with 15, meanwhile Jett Manuel top scored for the Maroons with 21 points.

Score:

UST Growling  Tigers 83 

Ferrer 29, Vigil 16, Daquioag 15, Abdul 10, Lao 7, Lee 3, Subido 3.

UP Fighting Maroons 76

Manuel 21, Amar 12, Dario 11, Desiderio 10, Asilum 5, Jaboneta 5, Moralde 4, Vito 4, Gallarza 2, Kone 2.

Miss Grand International 2015

Miss Grand International 2015 is Miss Dominican Republic Anea Garcia was crowned in Bangkok Thailand, meanwhile our representative Miss Philippines, Parul Shah bagged the 3rd runner up and Best National Costume award. 

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#UAAP78 Day 20: Adamson Stun La Salle, FEU Takes First Final Four Seat

In the first game of the Saturday matches of the UAAP, the Adamson University Falcons stun the De La Salle University 75-74 to take their second victory of the season.

It was a seesaw battle for both squads, exchanging early lead in the first period with La Salle getting the upper hand of the game to take a 19-16 lead at the end of the first. Coming in the second period La Salle now shows more power as they were able to take a 34-28 lead with 2:48 left in the first half, though the Falcons were able to trim down the lead, the Green Archers still were able to end the first half on top 37-34.

In the second half, The Green Archers looking to dominate Adamson in this game as they were able to end the third period with a huge 11 point advantage 59-48. In the fourth quarter La Salle was still in command of the game with a 64-50 lead with less than eight minutes left in the game, at that point Adamson starts to erase the lead of the Green Archers even tying the game at 68

La Salle could've sent the game into overtime, but Prince Rivero missed his second free throw and the defense of Adamson bugged Andrei Caracut's attempt to three in the final seconds of the game.

Pape Sarr again tops scored for the 2-8 Adamson with 23 points and 14 rebounds, adding to that is Joseph Nalos with 20 points. On the other side Prince Rivero and Jeron Teng combined 45 points for the Green Archers as they go down 5-5.

Adamson Falcons  75 

Sarr 23, Nalos 20, Garcia J 13, Capote 6, Fernandez 5, Polican 2, Bernardo 2, Garcia C 2, Villanueva 2

De La Salle Green Archers  74 

Rivero 23, Teng 22, Langston 8, Torres 7, Torralba 4, Caracut 3, Perkins 3, Muyang 3, Tratter 1

In the main match, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws escape past the University of the East Red Warriors 71-68.

It was a tight race to get to the top as both squads tried to out smart and out play each other, Though the Tamaraws were able to start the game on a high note as they led UE 13-9 with 4:18 remaining in the game the Red Warriors still were able to snatch the lead to end the first period 19-18.

Going in the second period FEU had a hard time getting the rhythm inside the court as they weren't UE's pesky defense continue to bug them, this also gave the opportunity for the Red Warriors to capitalize and take a 25-18 lead, but in the mid part of the period Achie Inigo poured in back to back threes to inch closer to UE at 28-30.

Tied at 34 entering the second half, the Red Warriors were able to take a 42-38 lead over FEU. Mac Belo and Reymar Jose made an 11-4 run as the Tamaraws were able to take the lead back at 49-46 late in the third, but the Red Warriors were able to counter the run of FEU as they were able to take the lead again to end the third at 55-53.

A neck and neck fourth period met between both squads as none of them refuses to surrender, but it was FEU's breaks in the game gave them an advantage over the Red Warriors as Roger Pogoy gave the Tamaraws a more comfortable 69-65 lead with 1:32 remaining in the game. Nick Abanto tried to get UE close at 69-67, but it was too late already as Achie Inigo sealed the game shooting the two charity baskets for FEU.

Even with Mike Tolomia going down in the third period, Mac Belo, Roger Pogoy, and Achie Inigo took charge for the Tamaraws as they scored big points to salvage the win for the FEU. The Tamaraws take the solo lead with 9-1 record and they are also the first team to secure a final four spot.

On the side of UE, Edson Batiller, Paul Varilla, and Edgar Charcos combined 33 points for the Red Warriors as they go down to 3-7.

FEU Tamaraws 71 

Belo 16, Pogoy 12, Inigo 11, Orizu 8, Jose 8, Escoto Ru 6, Tolomia 4, Escoto Ri 4, Arong 2,

UE Red Warriors 67

Batiller 13, Varilla P 10, Charcos 10, Abanto 8, Derige 8, Varilla J 7, Javier 5, Manalang 3, Palma 2, De Leon 1

MEGA Man November 2015: Alden Richards

#NCAA91 The Finals Game 1: Letran Beats San Beda

It was a classic game between the classic NCAA rivals San Beda and Letran as they faced each other in the game 1 of the finals of the 91st season of the NCAA held at the Mall of Asia Arena, with the Knights taking the first blood beating out the Red Lions 94-90. 

As expected it was a thriller between the two winning-est team in the NCAA as both squad did not let anyone get away with a huge lead even at the start of the game, Though San Beda had a good start at the beginning of the game still the Knights were able to show that they can match the Red Lions as the were able to take the lead 22-21 to end the first period. 

Entering the second period still Letran showing their dominance as they extend their lead to 29-24 with seven minutes left in the first half, but slowly the Red Lions are erasing their lead take a 41-39 advantage over Letran at the end of the first half. 

Though San Beda were able to end the first half on their side, still the Knights were the dominant team in the game as again they were able to take the lead 54-48 with under six minutes left in the game even making it a 58-52 lead with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game. San Beda still not giving up in the game as they retake the lead to end the third period on their side 62-61. 

The game intensifies entering the last ten minutes of regulation with the Knights showing their dominance over San Beda as they were able to take a 83-78 lead with less than 5 minutes left in the game. The Red Lions not giving up were still able to tie the game at 85 with two minutes left in the game, with few ticks left and Letran now up 92-87, San Beda's Dan Sara shot a three to make it 92-90, but it was too late as the Knights were able to take the first game of the finals on their side. 

Kevin Racal stars in this game 1 victory for the Knights scoring 28 points, while Rey Nambatac, Mark Cruz, and McJour Luib added 18,17, and 16 points respectively for Letran. On the other side Ola Adeogun carried the Red Lions producing 23 points and 16 rebounds, this is the first time that San Beda loss in the first game of the Finals after almost 6 years. 

The Game two of the Finals will be 4pm on Tuesday, October 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena 

Score: 

Letran Knights 94: Racal 28, Nambatac 18, Cruz 17, Luib 16, Sollano 9, Quinto 4, Balagasay 2. 

San Beda Red Lions 90: Adeogun 23, Koga 10.  Sara 10, Soberano 9, Amer 8, Tankoua 8, Dela Cruz 7, Tngco 5, Mocon 4, Sorela 4, Presbitero 2.

Adele - Hello

After almost three years, Adele is back with her latest album "25" with the first single "Hello". The album is set to launch this coming November 30, while "Hello" is already available in itunes, spotify, google music, and amazon. 

Commissioner: Phil Lee
Production Company: Believe Media/Sons of Manual/Metafilms
Director: Xavier Dolan
Executive Producer: Jannie McInnes
Producer: Nancy Grant/Xavier Dolan
Cinematographer: André Turpin
Production design : Colombe Raby
Editor: Xavier Dolan
Adele's lover : Tristan Wilds

#UAAP78 Day 19: NU Stays Alive, Ateneo Pulls An Upset

The National University escapes an almost dethronement as they were able to survive the gritty Adamson squad 82-75

The Bulldogs started the game slow as Adamson soars high unexpectedly in the first period even without  one of their ace players Joseph Nalos who was suspended for one game, the Falcons were able to take a 16-12 lead at the end of the first. 

Adamson kept soaring high in the second period even leading the Bulldogs 30-19 in the mid part of the second period, though the Bulldogs were able to cut the lead down to 5, finishing the first half 36-31 still in favor of Adamson. 

In the third period the Bulldogs finally were able to take over the driver seat as they final lead the falcons 42-40 with less than six minutes left, but Adamson still were able to take the lead back to end the third 53-50. 

Again the Falcons took advantage of the sloppy defense of NU early in the fourth to take a 59-52 lead with seven minutes left in the game, but the Bulldogs were able shift the momentum on their side to take the lead and even almost winning the game as they went up 72-70 with just a few ticks left in the game, but Adamson's Ivan Villanueva were able to score an equalizer to send the game into overtime. 

With momentum still on their side the defending champs quickly breezes through the defense of the Falcons to take an 80-75 lead even without Alfred Aroga as he already fouled out of the game. J-Jay Alejandro saved the Bulldogs from dethronement as he poured in 22 big points for NU. 

Meanwhile, Pape Sarr carried the Adamson squad with his double-double performance of 32 points and 17 rebounds, as the Falcons crashed to a 1-9 record.  

Score: 

NU Bulldogs 85

Alejandro 22, Aroga 17, Alolino 17, Javelona 11, Javillonar 7, Celda 5, Neypes 3, Yu 3, 

Adamson Falcons 79

Sarr 32, Villanueva 10, Polican 9, Escalambre 8, Bernardo 4, Fernandez 3, Tungcab 3, Ng 3, Garcia 2, Margallo 2, Camacho 2, Miranda 1.

Despite facing some issues with some of their players, Ateneo were able to pull off a surprise win against the league leading UST 80-74.

The Blue Eagles were off to a hot start in the game as they were able to capitalize the slow start of UST to begin the game with a huge 21-12 lead.Entering the second period the outside shooting of Ateneo was just unstoppable as they were able to extend their lead 41-28 at the end of the first half.

In the third period slowly the Tigers started to heat up as they cut the lead of Ateneo down to just eight points to end the third period. Though UST almost come back to life in the third, still the Blue Eagles were able to extend their lead to 70-57 with five minutes more to go in the game.

Ateneo learned their lessons well as they were able to prevent the Tigers to make any runs in the fourth period. Arvin Tolentino starred in this win of the Blue Eagles as he scored a game high 20 points, adding to that is Von Pessumal's 16 points. Ateneo now takes the solo third spot with a 6-4 record.

Ed Daquioag and Marvin Lee combined 34 points for the Tigers as they dropped to 8-2 record.  

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 80

Tolentino 20, Pessumal 16, Ravena 11, Black 9, Wong 6, Babilonia 5, Capacio 5, Gotladera 3, Ikeh 2, Nieto 2, Go 1.

UST Growling Tigers74

Daquioag 19, Lee 15, Ferrer 13, Abdul 12, Lao 7, Vigil 4, Sheriff 4
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Wang Fam

Viva Films proudly presents the biggest horror-comedy movie of the year, directed by the blockbuster director Wenn V. Deramas, Wang Fam stars Pokwang, Benjie Paras, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Abby Bautista, and Alonzo Muhlach, WANG FAM opens this coming November 18 nationwide.  

Before Malou Wang (Pokwang), the last virgin of the aswang clan, got sacrificed by her brother Jok-Jok (Wendell Ramos), she meets Bu Wang (Benjie Paras), a botanist. The two fell in love instantly and raised three kids: Duke Wang (Andre Paras), Cala Wang (Abby Bautista) and Vey Wang (Alonzo Muhlach), far away from Malou's aswang clan. As the Wang Family tried their hardest to fit in and look normal despite being monsters, Jok-Jok tracks them down. Can the Wang Family save themselves from the clutches of Jok-jok before it’s too late?

#NCAA91 Day 41: Letran and San Beda Sets Up Finals Duel

In the Semifinals match of the 91st season of the NCAA held at the Mall of Asia, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran ends the 11 game winning streak of the Mapua Institute of Technology 91-90 to return in the finals of the NCAA.

Mapua started the game strong determined to extend their winning streak and sending their semis match up to a rubber as they lead the Knights 10-5 early in the game, but Letran also eager to get back in the finals manage to snatch the lead away from the Cardinals as the end the first period 21-17.

It was an intense second and third quarter as both squads didn't allow anyone to lead by more than four points, as the two quarters was a seesaw battle between Letran and Mapua. The second period going in favor of the Knights 45-42, while the third period going in the way of the Cardinals 67-70.

In the fourth period it was still a close one, though Mapua were able get a 76-71 lead over the knights early in the final period, it was still the maturity and the veterans of Letran that pulled them up as they were able to escape Mapua by just a single point

Veteran Guard and dubbed as the "Ant Man" Mark Cruz led the Knights with 24 points, helping him  is another veteran knight Kevin Racal who scored 19 points as the Knights barged in again in the finals of the NCAA.

Meanwhile sophomore guard Exeqiel Biteng top scored for the Cardinals with 17 points, adding to that is the combined 30 points of Veteran Josan Nimes and Rookie Darrell Menina.

Letran Knights 91 - Cruz 24, Racal 19, Sollano 16, Nambatac 12, Quinto 10, Calvo 4, Preku 3, Luib 3

Mapua Cardinals 90 - Biteng 17, Nimes 15, Menina 15, Isit 11, Oraeme 10, Nieles 10, Serrano 10, Braña 2

In the second game the 5 time defending Champions San Beda College turns back the gritty Jose Rizal University 78-68 to set up the finals duel between them and their bitter rival Letran. 

The Red Lions show early dominance over the Heavy Bombers early in the game, JRU still were able to steal the lead to end the first quarter ahead 17-19. the Heavy Bombers continue to held on to their lead in the second period as they were able to extend their lead to a 25-31 lead with less than two minutes remaining in the first half.

JRU continues to show their dominance at the start of the second half as they were able to shrug off the threat of the Red Lions to take the lead, they were even able to take a 35-42 lead over San Beda with less than six minutes remaining, but in the last few minutes of the third period the Red Lions were able to turn things around as they were able to grab the lead to end the third period 56-53.

As the Red Lions grabbed the lead there's no turning back anymore as they continue to punish JRU extending their lead to a 66-58 lead with four minutes remaining in the game. Entering the last two minutes San Beda showed complete dominance as they diffused the Heavy Bombers to return to the finals for the tenth straight year.

Baser Amer, Roldan Sara, Acee Soberano, and Donald Tankoua combined a total of 42 points for the Red Lions in this game. Meanwhile, Marco Balagtas and Abdel Poutouchi combined 26 points for JRU.

San Beda Red Lions 78 - Amer 11, Sara 11, Soberano 10, Tankoua 10, Mocon 8, Sorela 7, Adeogun 5, Dela Cruz 5, Tongco 4, Koga 3, Reyes 2, Presbitero 2

JRU Heavy Bombers 68 - Balagtas 14, Poutouochi 12, Teodoro 9, Dela Paz 8, Estrella 8, Astilla 6, Pontejos 6, Abdulwahab 3, Lasquety 2

#UAAP78 Day 18: Ateneo Snaps Losing Skid, UST Avenges Loss

The Ateneo Blue Eagles successfully snaps their two game losing skid as they beat out the Adamson Soaring Falcons 87-72 at the Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday.

Ateneo had a hard time escaping Adamson early in the game as both squad are really determined to nap their losing skid, still the Blue Eagles were able to get a 22-19 lead at the end of the first.

Entering the second period the Falcons soars high as they were able to take the lead 24-26 with 8 minutes left in the game, at that point it was a tit for tat game for both squads as they began to exchange the lead, but Ateneo were able to made a run to pull away to end the first half 50-41.

Second half gets worst for the Falcons as Ateneo starts to pull away sending them crashing down 79-58 at the end of the third period. In the fourth period Adamson though they made an 8-0 run against the Blue Eagles early in the fourth period to closed in at 79-66, momentum is still with Ateneo as they were able to keep the Falcons down at the bottom of the standing.

Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal scored a combined 37 points for the Blue Eagles in this game, meanwhile Pape Sarr and JD Tungcab combined 28 points for the Falcons.

Ateneo Blue Eagles 87 

Ravena 20, Pessumal 17, Black 14, Capacio 13, V. Tolentino 6, A. Tolentino 4, Ikeh 3, Gotladera 2, Ma. Nieto 2, Mi. Nieto 2, Wong 2, Go 2.

Adamson Falcons 72

Sarr 16, Tungcab 12, J. Garcia 11, Nalos 10, Polican 9, Ochea 8, C. Garcia 4, Ng 2 

In the second game, UST avenges their only loss in this season against NU after beating them 65-57.

The defending champs started the game strong leading UST 13-7 early in the game, but the Growling Tigers slowly but surely erased the lead of NU to take a 20-14 advantage at the end of the first, UST's shooting heats up in the second quarter giving the Bulldogs a hard time to catch up ending the first half 35-23.

UST just showing dominance in the game as they continue to lead the defending champions at the end of the third period 51-40. In the fourth period NU tried to come back to life as they were able to trim the lead of the Tigers down to just 3 points 51-48 with 6 minutes left in the game and eventually taking over the lead 54-55, with less than four minutes remaining.

Though the last few ticks of the game was a close one it was the pesky defense of the Tigers paved the way for their win as they were able to force turnovers on the side of the Bulldogs for them to take a more comfortable lead.

Karim Abdul and Kevin Ferrer scored 13 points apiece, adding to that is Ed Daquioag's 10 points which all came in the second half. On the other side Gelo Alolino led the struggling NU Bulldogs with 20 points, NU is now down to a 3-6 record that is very dangerous as they still have to face La Salle, Ateneo, and FEU

UST Growling Tigers 65

Abdul 13, Ferrer 13, Daquioag 10, Bonleon 8, Vigil 8, Lao 7, Lee 6,

NU Bulldogs 57 

Alolino 20, Aroga 14, Alejandro 7, Javelona 6, Diputado 4, Celda 2, Salim 2, Tansingco 2, 

Miss World Philippines 2015 Winners

Miss World Philippines 2015 #19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao 

1st Princess #14 Marita Cassandra Naidas 

2nd Princess #21 Mia Allyson Howell 

3rd Princess #1 Maria Vannessa Wright

4th Princess #12 Emma Mary Tiglao

Top. 5

12. Emma Mary Tiglao

1. Maria Vanessa Wright

19. Hillarie Danielle Parungao

14. Marita Cassandra Naidas

21. Mia Allyson Howell

Top 13 

7. Maria Jackelyn Dulay

19. Hillarie Danielle Parungao

22. Vianca Marcelo

5.Christelle Anjali Abello

2. Janine Loudette Alipo on

21.Mia Allyson Howell

17. Jessica Rose McEwen

12. Emma Mary Tiglao

24. Jeddahliz Maltezo 

6. Janelle Tee 

8. Kiaragiel Gregorio

14. Marita Cassandra Naidas

1. Maria Vanessa Wright 

Special Awards:

Miss Phoenix: #19

Miss Philippine Airlines: #12

Miss Bench: #14

Miss Figlia:#19

Miss Jazzy France: #1

Miss Technomarine: #19

Miss Fila: #21

Miss Zen Institute: #19

Miss Photogenic: #12

Miss Friendship: #5

Best in Long Gown: #19

Best in Swimsuit: #19

Best in Fashion Runway: #19

Best in Sports Challenge: #19

Most Unique Talent: #2 & 12

Best in Talent: #21,22,&13

#NCAA91 Day 40: Mapua Gets The Third Spot

In the last game of the play offs to break the ties in the 91st season of the NCAA at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Mapua Cardinals extends their winning streak to eleven after beating the JRU Heavy Bombers 81-76.

JRU started the game driven to stay at the number three position, they easily manage to get a 16-12 lead early in the game, but a very aggressive Cardinals took control of the game to end the first period 19-16. In the second period both them became more aggressive as they started to exchange leads through out the period, but still Mapua still manage to take a 38-32 lead over the Heavy Bombers at the end of the half.

In the third period the Cardinals opens up a huge 42-33 lead over JRU, but the Heavy Bombers suddenly came back to life at the half of the third period taking an 11-0 run to take a 44-42 lead, but Mapua were able to recover to end the third 56-54. Fourth Quarter intensifies as both squads won't let any of them take a huge lead and pull away.

CJ Isit's intense perimeter shooting puts Mapua on their 11th straight victory with 27 big points, adding to that is Darrell Menina's 16 points. The Cardinals will face the twice to beat Letran Knights this Tuesday at 2pm at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Meanwhile Tey Teodoro led the Heavy Bombers with 16 points, the Heavy Bombers will face the 5 time defending champions San Beda also this Tuesday at the MOA Arena at 4pm


Mapua Cardinals  81 - Isit 27, Menina 16, Oraeme 11, Biteng 8, Nieles 8, Serrano 8, Nimes 3, 

JRU Heavy Bombers 76 - Teodoro 16, Balagtas 12, Grospe 8, Poutouochi 7, Estrella 7, Lasquety 6, Dela Paz 6, Dela Virgen 5, Cruz 3, Pontejos 2, Sanchez 2, Abdulwahab 2.

Everyday I Love You

A few months after the success of their movie "Just the Way You Are", Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil is returning on the big screen via the movie "Everyday I Love You", the movie also involves Gerald Anderson. 

The movie is about Ethan(Gil) a young achiever who fell in love with Audrey(Soberano), a young lass from an hacienda in Bacolod who is into a relationship with Tristan(Anderson) a young haciendero who is in a deep coma. What will happen when things gets complicated between the three of them? will she choose the man of her dreams or the man who fulfill her dream? .

The movie directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, the movie is set to premiere this October 28, 2015. 

#UAAP78 Day 17: La Salle Bounces Back, FEU Takes Solo Lead.

The De La Salle Green Archers beats the UE Red Warriors 72-64 to bounce back after losing their match last Sunday against UST.

La Salle opens the game with a 19-16 advantage against the Red Warriors at the end of the opening period. In the second period La Salle's Jeron Teng and Thomas Torres led the run of the Green Archers to take a 41-30 lead at the end of the first half.

Entering the second half, UE became more aggressive as they were able to get close to the Green Archers to end the third period down by only 5 points 50-55. Entering the final period the Red Warriors had the chance to tie the game at least, but La Salle again uses a 7-0 run to take a more comfortable lead 71-58 with only a few ticks left in the game.

Jeron Teng and Thomas Torres led the Green Archers in this game scoring combined 35 points in this game, meanwhile Chris Javier and Emil Palma combined 28 points for the Red Warriors.


De La Salle Green Archers 72 

Teng 20, Torres 15, Muyang 9, Rivero 8, Torralba 8, Perkins 7, Sargent 3, Langston 2, 

UE Red Warriors 64 

Javier 14, Palma 14, Batiller 9, Varilla 8, Derige 6, Manalang 6, Charcos 5, Varilla 2, 

Far Eastern University takes the top spot again after defeating the University of the Philippines 68-57 in the main match of the Mid Week Match of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Tamaraws opens the game with a three coming from Roger Pogoy, though FEU began the game on a high note still the Fighting Maroons took a 19-17 edge over the Tamaraws at the end of the first period. In the second period the aggressiveness of the Tamaraws were able to put them back on top 33-28 to end the first half.

Second Half was some how a slow one for both squad, though UP were able to outscore the Tamaraws in the third period to keep the game close at 43-40. In the final period, FEU started to pull away using a run to take a 63-48 lead with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game.

Roger Pogoy took charge for the offense of the Tamaraws in this game producing 17 points, but it was the last quarter heroics of Mac Belo that helped the Tamaraws pull away in the fourth period scoring 9 of his 12 points in the final 10 minutes of the game, adding to that is Mike Tolomia's 11 points. On the side of UP, Diego Dario led the Maroons with 16 points.

FEU Tamaraws 68 

Pogoy 17, Belo 12, Tolomia 11, Tamsi 9, Arong 8, Escoto Ru 5, Jose 4, Orizu 2.

UP Fighting Maroons 57 

Dario 16, Manuel 11, Desiderio 8, Asilum 6, Kone 4, Amar 3, Juruena 3, Gallarza 2, Harris 2, Moralde 2.

#NCAA91 Day 39: Mapua Barged In To The Final Four, San Beda Takes The Number One Spot

The Mapua Cardinals barged into the Final Four again after almost 5 years after they defeated and kicked out last year's runner up Arellano Chiefs out of the final four 93-75 in the Playoffs last Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Mapua showed dominance in the start of the game getting a 14-9 lead early in the opening period, but the Chiefs though started the game slow still they were able to trim down the lead of Mapua to a single point lead with 16-15 lead. In the second period Arellano were able to keep it close early in the second period, but Mapua started to pull away with less than two minutes left in the second half to end it at 49-33.

Second Half was a nightmare for Arellano, as the Cardinals shooting was on fire to make it a 69-51 ball game at the end of the third period. though in the fourth period the Chiefs were able to cut the lead down to 10, still Mapua's defense and offense were unstoppable as the Cardinals dominate Arellano in terms of rebounding and field goal.

Veteran Guard and former Rookie of the Year Josan Nimes lifts the Cardinals with 21 points, Allwell Oraeme contributed 31 huge rebounds for Mapua that is set to face JRU this coming Friday  to determine who will be number 3 and number 4, meanwhile Jovanie Jalalon's 37 points wasn't enough to keep the Chiefs hopes to return to the finals as they bowed out of the race along with Perpetual Help.

Score:

Mapua Cardinals 93 – Nimes 21, Isit 14, Menina 14, Oraeme 13, Serrano 10, Brana 10, Aguirre 6, Nieles 5

Arellano Chiefs 75 – Jalalon 37, Salado 9, Cadavis 7, Nicholls 6, Meca 4, Bangga 4, Tano 4, Holts 2, Enriquez 2.

In the second Playoff game, the San Beda Red Lions finishes again on top for the 10th straight year after beating the Letran Knights 83-78.

It was a smooth sailing game for the Red Lions as they were able to show their dominance against their bitter rivals Letran, leading the Knights 17-12 at the end of the first period, and taking a huge 11 point advantage after finishing the first half of the game 41-30. Entering the second half San Beda extends their dominance even with the Knights threatening to make a run to keep the game closer still the Red Lions maintain their lead at 59-48.

In the fourth quarter what seems to be a smooth sailing game turns into a rough ride for San Beda as the Knights slowly erasing their lead down to just four points 65-61 with 5:18 left in the game, but the Red Lions were able to recover and make it another double digit deficit game 73-63 with 3 minutes remaining in the game, but Letran again made another run with a few ticks left in the game to tie the game at 78 with 23 seconds. It was the play of Ryusei Koga to Ola Adeogun that sealed the deal for San Beda  

Ola Adeogun top scored for the Red Lions with 21 points, adding to that is Jayvee Mocon's 16 points to put San Beda on top of the standings, meanwhile Mark Cruz and Kevin Racal scored 29 and 17 points respectively in this loss of the Knights.

Score:

San Beda Red Lions 83 – Adeogun 21, Mocon 16, Sara 12, Dela Cruz 12, Tankoua 10, Soberano 4, Koga 3, Amer 3, Cabanag 2

Letran Knights 78 – Cruz 29, Racal 17, Sollano 9, Quinto 9, Nambatac 8, Balanza 2, Calvo 2, Luib 2.

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Miss World Philippines 2015

Miss World Philippines 2015 is again on the hunt for the next representative of the Philippines to the Miss World pageant in Sanya, China. 26 lovely ladies will battle it out to be the second Miss World title holder of the Philippines this coming October 18, 2015 at the Solaire Resort and Casino.

1. Maria Vanessa Wright

2. Janine Loudette Alipo-on

3. Danica Macabangon

4. Sheila Mae Torino

5.Christelle Anjali Abello

6. Janelle Tee

7. Maria Jackelyn Dulay

8. Kiaragiel Gregorio

9. Mona Mahmoud Hammad

10. Tweena Pagulayan

11. Alecie Marie Ibabao

12. Emma Marie Tiglao

13. Avonlea Paula Paraiso

14. Marita Cassandra Naidas

15. Erika Marie de Castro

16. Erica Rose Bayani

17. Jessica Rose McEwen 

18. Leitz Camyll Ang

19. Hillary Danielle Parungao 

20. Mariah Nilo 

21. Mia Allyson Howell

22. Vianca Louise Marcelo

23. Janette Roanne Sturn

24. Jeddahliz Maltezo

25. Casey Annne Austria 

26. Grapes Pacara.

Preview Magazine October 2015: Lea Salonga

Regine At The Theater

The Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez will be having a series of show at the Theatre at the Solaire entitled "Regine at the Theater". this time Regine will not sing the typical love songs or any pop songs but instead the Songbird will sing classic songs from various theatrical plays like Les Miserable etc. The show will be this coming November 6,7, 20 & 21 with special guests Jonalyn Viray and Aicelle Santos. 

For ticket inquiry visit SMtickets.com or visit the nearest SM Tickets outlet near you, in the meantime here's the ticket prices for the show

Tosot Philippines

One of the world's leading Air Conditioning Maker finally arrived in the Philippines, Tosot finally launched in the Philippines last Saturday, October 10 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City. Tosot Philippines aims to bring innovation and new standards in the Philippine air conditioning industry. 

"Tosot is for every Filipino family. Tosot is ideal not just for modern Filipino homes but we are also determined to bring innovation to industries in their business needs.'' Tosot Philippines General Manager Tom Balete said during the launch.

 Tosot Philippines Corporation is the exclusive importer and distributor of TOSOT products in the country, their products are currently available on Lazada.com.ph and soon it will be available in every appliance store nationwide.

#UAAP78 Day 16: FEU Sweep Ateneo, UST Outlasts La Salle

In the 11am game of the Sunday offering of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum. The Far Eastern University Tamaraws swept the Ateneo Blue Eagles 66-61 to remain on top of the standings.

Contrary to their first meeting in the season, the second game between the Tamaraws and the Eagles was more intense and close as both squads didn't let each other make any runs to take a huge lead even ending the first period tied at 19 and ending the third period tied at 47.

Even if they are in foul trouble in the first three quarters, the Tamaraws played smart basketball entering fourth period, pushing Ateneo first to foul trouble with more than 5 minutes left in the game, FEU held on to a thin gap between them and the Blue Eagles at 59-56 with less than two minutes left in the game.

Leading the charge for FEU is Mac Belo giving out 12 big points for the Tamaraws to take a 7-1 win-loss record, adding to that is Russell Escoto and Roger Pogoy who scored 10 points each in this game. Meanwhile, the Blue Eagles found a new scorer in Rookie Adrian Wong, who had a career high 14 point in this game, still Kiefer Ravena top scored with 15 points as Ateneo drops to 4-4.

FEU Tamaraws 66 

Belo 12, Ru. Escoto 10, Pogoy 10, Tolomia 8, Iñigo 7, Tamsi 6, Dennison 4, Arong 3, Jose 2, Orizu 2, Trinidad 2

Ateneo Blue Eagles 61

Ravena 15, Wong 14, Pessumal 8, Gotladera 7, Black 6, Ikeh 6, Babilonia 3, A. Tolentino 2.

In the 4pm game, the University of Sto Tomas completes a comeback to beat the De La Salle Green Archer 81-79.

La Salle was leading in the first three quarters, though early in the first quarter UST were able to tae an 11-7 lead with 5 minutes left still the Green Archers were able to take a single point advantage with a 22-21 lead. In the next quarter La Salle extends their lead to a 28-21 run even making it a 45-37 lead at the end of the first half.

In the second half UST's outside shooting starts to get hot as they were able to trim the lead of La Salle down 66-59, Entering the final period UST finally took over the lead after a three by Rookie Marvin Lee at 73-71, but La Salle quickly answered it with a basket from Prince Rivero to tie the ball game at 73. UST's offense was just on fire in the final minute of the game to take an 81-76 lead.

Rookie Marvin Lee steps up this game scoring a game high 13 points to tie UST with FEU in the top spot, meanwhile Jeron Teng top scored for La Salle with 16 points.  


UST Growling Tigers 81

Abdul 18, Daquioag 17, Ferrer 15, Vigil 13, Lee 13, Sheriff 3, Bonleon 2, 

De La Salle Green Archers 79 

Teng 16, Rivero 13, Torralba 12, Torres 11, Tratter 7, Perkins 6, Sargent 6, Navarro 5, Langston 3.

#UAAP78 Day 15: UP Wins Again, UE Stuns The Defending Champs

In the first game of the Saturday games of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the UP Fighting Maroons after losing 5 straight games in the first round finally were able to notch another win opening the second round wining against the Adamson Soaring Falcons 89-84.

In their past few games the Maroons lost their fighting form as they struggle to find a leader inside the court, even losing one of their rookie big man in their last game in the first round, but entering the second round the slopping Iskos from UP were able to avenge their loss against the Falcons in the first round as they were able to control the pace of the game to lead Adamson 44-36 at the end of the first half of the game.

In the second half the Adamson Falcons tried to bounce back and keep the game close as possible, but still the Fighting Maroons are eager to get back on track they were able to push the lead up to 12 points 49-37 with less than seven minutes left in the third, the Maroons were able to finish the third with a 68-56 lead.

In the final period the Maroons were able to post a 76-61 lead over Adamson, but the Falcons were able to make a 10-0 run to close in at a 76-71, but the determined UP squad were able to held on to their lead to foil Adamson's comeback in the game..

Henry Asilum, Jett Manuel, Diego Dario, and Agustini Amar led the Fighting Maroons in this game scoring 19,16, 14, and 13 points respectively, while Pape Sarr scored 18 points for the Falcons in this loss.

UP Fighting Maroons 89 

Asilum 19, Manuel 16, Dario 14, Amar 13, Desiderio 8, Longa 8, Juruena 7, Moralde 2, Harris 2

Adamson Falcons 84

Sarr 18, Garcia J 12, Margallo 11, Nalos 8, Ng 8, Capote 7, Tungcab 5, Garcia C 5, Escalambre 5, Polican 3, Ochea 2

In the second game the UE Red Warriors also snapped their losing streak after beating the defending champions NU Bulldogs 52-47.

The defending champs were able to open the game on a high note, though the game was a low scoring ball game, they were able to take over the lead at the end of the first half 28-21, Second half was a different story as the Red Warriors comes back to life as they were able to take the lead fro the first time at 36-34 with less than two minutes remaining in the third period.

The Red Warriors were able to control the final period as they were able to take a 45-39 advantage with less than 5 minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs tried to regain the lead but UE's defense didn't let them take the lead as the Red Warriors pushes the Defending Champions on the brink of dethronement as they now dropped to 3-5 record.

Veteran Red Warrior Chris Javier led UE in this win with 17 points, meanwhile on the other side It's Alfred Aroga who led the Bulldogs with 11 points.

UE Red Warriors 52 

Javier 17, Varilla P 10, Abanto 7, Charcos 4, Palma 4, De Leon 4, Batiller 3, Varilla J 2, Gagate 2.

NU Bulldogs 47 

Aroga 11, Neypes 9, Diputado 8, Alolino 6, Salim 4, Celda 4, Alejandro 3, Tansingco 2

#NCAA91 Day 38: JRU and Mapua Enters Play offs, Letran Secures Twice To Beat Advantage.

In the last day of eliminations in the 91st season of NCAA, the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers forces a three way tie after beating the  San Sebastian Stags 91-88.

Determined to return to the final four the JRU Heavy Bombers showcase their dominance over San Sebastian early in the first period leaving the Stags behind 23-17, though in the second quarter San Sebastian were able to catch up still the Heavy Bombers were able to finish the first half on top 43-38.

Entering the second half a more aggressive JRU squad entered the court as they extend their lead to 13 53-40 with 7 minutes left in the game, though the Stags were able to trim the lead down to 10 via a three point shot by Spencer Pretta, Paolo Pontejos hot shooting still lifts the Heavy Bombers back to a 12 point lead to end the third period 68-56. In the fourth quarter the Heavy Bombers continues to bombard San Sebastian as they were able to extend the lead to a huge 22 point deficit at 88-66 with just few ticks remaining on the shot clock.

The hot shooting Paolo Pontejos carried the JRU Heavy Bombers with 23 points, meanwhile Bradwyn Guinto led the Stags in this defeat with 14 points as San Sebastian ends their Season 91 campaign with a 6-12 win-loss record.

JRU Heavy Bombers 91 – Pontejos 23, Estrella 11, Balagtas 8, Lasquety 6, Cruz 6, Teodoro 6, Grospe 6, Sanchez 5, Poutouochi 5, Abdul Wahab 5, Dela Paz 3, Dela Virgen 3, David 3, Astilla 2

San Sebastian Stags 69 – Guinto 14, Calisaan 13, Ortuoste 10, Bulanadi 7, Pretta 6, Sibal 5, Santos 4, Fabian 4, Costelo 3, Capobres 3.

In the second game the Mapua Cardinals pushes off a play off match against the Arellano Chiefs after they put up a huge victory over the EAC Generals 88-61.

The EAC Generals started the game strong leading the Mapua Cardinals 12-7 with 1:42 remaining in the first quarter, but Mapua were able to chase the Generals to take over the lead 15-14 at the end of the first period, In the second period it was a tit for tat game as both squads started to exchange lead even tying the game at 26-26 with 6 minutes left in the quarter, though  the Cardinals were able to end the first half 41-38.

Entering the second half the Cardinals starts to pull away as they were able to limit the scoring of EAC to just 11 points in the third period to lead 61-49. In the final quarter Mapua showed dominance over the Generals as they extend their lead to 19 72-53 with 7:28 left in the game.

Allwell Oraeme, Darell Menina, Mark Brana, Josan Nimes, JP Nieles, and CJ Isit scored in double digit in this game as the Cardinals will move to a play offs this Tuesday against the Arellano University Chiefs at the Mall of Asia Arena at 2pm, meanwhile Sydney Onwubere top scored for the Generals to end their season 91 campaign at the bottom of the standing with a 2-16 win-loss record.

Mapua Cardinals 88 – Oraeme 16, Menina 14, Brana 14, Nimes 13, Nieles 12, Isit 11, Biteng 3, Serrano 3, Aguirre 2.

EAC Generals 63 – Onwubere 21, Hamadou 11, General 8, Munsayac 8, Diego 8, Mejos 5, Bonleon 2.

In the final match the Letran Knights snatches the second twice to beat advantage as they send the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas out of the Final Four Race after four years after defeating them big time 93-64.

The Knights showcased their will to win in this game against the Perps showing dominance early on the game to take a 21-10 lead at the end of the first period. The Altas showing no signs of fighting back in the second period Letran took advantage of it to balloon their lead up by as much as 21 points  35-14 with 5:50 left in the first half.

In the second half Letran's offense was just unstoppable as they continue to push their lead up giving the Altas a hard time recovering in the game ending the quarter down by 30 at 72-42. Entering the last 10 minutes of the game the Perps defense and offense finally collapsed as the Knights run away with a huge lead sealing the deal and kicking the Altas out of the Final Four race.

Mark Cruz and Kevin Racal combined 33 points for the Knights in this game, Letran will face San Beda this Tuesday for the battle for the number one spot at 4pm at the MOA Arena, meanwhile Prince Eze top scored for the Perps with 24 points as they bowed out of the season with a n 11-7 win-loss record.


Letran Knights 93 – Cruz 18, Racal 15, Luib 10, Publico 10, Balanza 8, Quinto 8, Sollano 6, Nambatac 6, Gedaria 5, Bernabe 3, Apreku 2, Balagasay 2.

Perpetual Help Altas  64 – Eze 24, Akhuetie 13, Thompson 7, Pido 6, Dizon 5, Dagangon 4, Oliveria 2, Coronel 2, Ylagan 1.

21-10, 50-26, 72-42, 93-64