#LabanPIApinas: Pia Wurtzbach's Journey to the Crown.

 

They say third time is a charm and Pia Wurtzbach just proved that work hard and perseverance is a great combination as she finally bagged her elusive dream of winning the Miss Universe- Philippines Crown.

 

Born in Stuttgart, Germany to a German Father and a Filipina Mother, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach hails from Iligan City, but she was raised in Cagayan De Oro where she finished her primary school there before moving to England  along with her mother Cheryl and younger sister Sarah.

 

 

Pia moved back in the Philippines and began her showbiz stint as a young star in ABSCBN, she was rebranded as Pia Romero since Bea Alonzo already uses the same surname that may cause confusion, Pia became part of the Star Circle Batch 11, she did several shows and movies, but later on she lie lowed after failing to get a break she deserves.

 

Pia finished her secondary education in ABSCBN Distance Learning Center and continue to study Culinary Arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies. Aside from being an aspiring chef Pia also focuses on being a Profesional Model for Ramp, Print, and TV, until she first joined Binibini back in 2013.

 

 

Joining Binibini for the first time in 2013, Pia was an early favorite to win a crown, because of her stunning beauty, slim figure, and enthusiastic personality, but the Binibini Gold ended and Pia went home without a crown only a 1st runner up sash and boquet of flowers.

 

 

In her second try, Pia looking almost perfect and again she was a favorite to win the MUP crown, but sudden turn of events happened and Pia went home literally empty handed, many though she will join another pageant or she'll retire from the pageant scene, but she decided to join again for the third time.

 

On her last try Pia gave all her best though many noticed she's not in her best form, but her grace, confidence, and personality pull her on top of the competition as she finally bagged the coveted crown. 

The journey to the Miss Universe crown is not easy for Pia, but her transformation was really astounding that her haters were turned to fans, making her chances to win the crown more possible. Will Pia Wurtzbach end the 42 year drought?

 

 

Goodluck Pia! Bring Home the Crown!  

 

Pia got her own doll made by Ian Mendajar.

    

#UAAP78 The Finals Game 2: UST Ties The Series

The University of Santo Tomas roars back to tie the series after beating the Far Eastern University 62-56 at the Araneta Coliseum last Saturday for the game 2 of the Finals. 

The Tamaraws started the game strong leading UST with a 20-13 lead in the first period, and then extending it to a 30-21 lead at the end of the first half, but the Growling Tigers were able to roar back in the second half after Kevin Ferrer fired 6 triples lone in the third period to take a 47-41 lead. 

FEU tried to bounce back in the fourth period keeping the game close, but the Tigers are already feeling the game 3 as they were able to stop the Tamaraws from inching closer to their score. 

Kevin Ferrer played 30 tireless minutes producing 29 big points for UST in this game, meanwhile Mac Belo and RR Pogoy scored 28 points for the Tamaraws in this game. 

UST Growling Tigers 62

Ferrer 29, Abdul 11, Daquioag 10, Vigil 5, Bonleon 3, Lao 2, Lee 2.

FEU Tamaraws 56 

Belo 16, Pogoy 12, Jose 9, Tolomia 7, Inigo 5, Orizu 3, Dennison 2, Tamsi 2.

Angela Markado

Angela Markado is one of the hit comic series of Carlo J Caparas that was also turned into a movie in the 80 starred by Hilda Coronel and directed by Lino Brocka, this 2015 Viva Films in partnership with Oro De Siete Production films comes the remake of the classic movie starring Andi Eigenmann as Angela Markado.

Also starring in the movie are Epi Quizon, Paolo Contis, Felix Roco, Polo Ravales, and CJ Caparas as the five perpetrators of  Andi in the movie, Mika Dela Cruz, Ysabelle Peach, Bugoy Carino, Buboy Villar, Bembol Roco, Marita Zobel, and Anna Roces are also in the movie, meanwhile Bret Jackson plays the role of Andi's boyfriend in the movie.

Introducing in the movie is Zahra Bianca Zaldua, with a special participation of PAO Chief Percida Rueda-Acosta and PETA Actress Kayla Acosta. The movie is now directed by Carlo J Caparas himself and is set to premiere this coming December 2.

Watch the Trailer

#UAAP78 The Finals Game 1: FEU Draw First Blood

The FEU Tamaraws draws first blood in the game one of the best of three finals against UST Growling Tigers 75-64 held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

FEU shows dominance in this first game of the finals though the Tigers were able to start the game close even getting a 6-1 lead in the early minutes of the game, but the Tamaraws bounces back after a sloppy start to take a 28-24 lead to end the first period.

The Tamaraws took control of the second period, outscoring UST with a 19-10 output finishing the first half 47-34, FEU continues to dominate UST in the third period, though the Tigers were able to trim the lead down, but the Tamaraws were still able to end the third period with a 57-51 lead.

In the fourth period UST made an easy 6-0 run with just less than one minute to tie the ball game at 57-all, at that point the game intensifies as it becomes a seesaw battle between the two teams. Barging into the last 2 minute mark of the game the Tamaraws rages and take an 10-0 run to take a huge 71-62 advantage.

Roger Pogoy led the Tamaraws in the first half of the game, scoring all of his 15 points in the first twenty minutes, meanwhile Mike Tolomia, Mac Belo, Russell Escoto and Prince Orizu joined forces to seal the game 1 victory for FEU scoring combined 26 points in the next 20 minutes.

On the other side it was veteran Karim Abdul and Kevin Ferrer who led UST with 34 points.

FEU Tamaraws 75: 

Pogoy 15, Tolomia 14, Belo 13, Escoto Ru. 12, Orizu 10, Tamsi 5, Jose 4, Arong 2.

UST Growling Tigers 64:

Abdul 19, Ferrer 15, Vigil 8, Bonleon 6, Sheriff 6, Lee 6, Daquioag 4.

#UAAP78 Day 30: UST Dethrones NU

The University of Santo Tomas ended the reign of the defending champions National University 64-55 last Sunday in their semifinals match up held at the Araneta Coliseum.

UST came prepared to end NU's luck as the latter had their worst game this season in the best time they needed it, 15-12 was the score at the end of the first period the closest the defending champs were able to get against the number one team in the league 

The Tigers showed dominance in the succeeding quarters as the Bulldogs struggles to create plays and to score, taking advantage of the sloppy offense of NU, the Tigers were able to dominate the next two quarter with the second period ending at 30-20 and the third period ending at 44-32. 

The defending champs tried to make a comeback, but fell short as UST already securing their huge lead even with the Bulldogs sorted to fouling Sheriff who missed 8 out of his 12 free throws. 

Louie Vigil shines in this win of the Tigers as he scored 19 big points to send UST back to the Finals, meanwhile on the side of the bulldogs the only bright spot was Paolo Javellona with 17 points, he was the only player on the side of NU to score in double digit. 

UST Growling Tigers  64

Vigil 19, Ferrer 11, Sherrif 10, Daquioag 8, Karim 6, Bonleon 5, Lee 5

NU Bulldogs 55

Javelona 17, Alejandro 8, Aroga 7, Diputado 7, Alolino 6, Javillonar 5, Neypes 3, Celda 2

#UAAP78 Day 29: FEU Returns To The Finals

The Far Eastern University Tamaraws proved that they are ready to take on another shot to the title as they were able to escape past the Ateneo Blue Eagles 76-74 via Mac Belo's buzzer beater put back. 

It was not an easy win for the Tamaraws, though the first 30 minutes of the game went smooth on their side as they were able to keep Ateneo at bay as the Tamaraws were able to maintain their lead until the third period. 

Entering the final ten minutes, Ateneo slowly erased the lead of the Tamaraws as rookie Adrian Wong sparked a run as he gave the lead to Ateneo 67-66 with 4:36 remaining in the game though the Tamaraws still were able to recover and answer the run of Ateneo to keep a slim lead.

In the final three minutes of the game Kiefer Ravena made a 5-0 run that gave the Blue Eagles a 74-71 lead as they already feel the victory as FEU was a bit rattled in that sequence Roger Pogoy fired a cold blooded three to tie the game with 1:07 remaining in the game  

A turnover almost cost FEU the game, but again Roger Pogoy were able to deny the drive to the basket of Adrian Wong to give Mike Tolomia the chance to drive to the basket, but he missed it with just less than 2 seconds remaining quickly Mac Belo with another buzzer beater put back that gave the Tamaraws the ticket to the FInals.

Roger Pogoy played a big role in the victory of FEU as he scored 16 points and played some crucial defensive stops against the Blue Eagles, adding to that is Mac Belo's 15 points, including his second Final Four buzzer beater game winner, while Mike Tolomia added 13 points for the Tamaraws. 

Meanwhile, on the side of Ateneo, Back to Back MVP Kiefer Ravena ended his UAAP career with a 25 point along with Von Pessumal who scored 15 points as he also played his final year in the UAAP, Rookie Adrian Wong on the other hand had a breakout game giving away 17 big points for the blue shirts.     

FEU Tamaraws 76 

Pogoy 16, Belo 15, Tolomia 13, Inigo 9, Dennison 6, Jose 5, Escoto, 4, Orizu 4, Arong 4

Ateneo Blue Eagles 74

Ravena 25, Wong 17, Pessumal 15, Gotladera 8, Ikeh 4, Ma. Nieto 2, Go 2, Capacio 1

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#UAAP78 Day 28: UE Finish Season With A Bang, FEU Enters The Final Four Troumphant

After falling short in forcing a rubber match to enter the final four, the University of the East Red Warriors still were able to end the season on a high note after defeating the University of the Philippines 79-67. 

The first period went tight for both squad with UP getting a single point advantage at the end of the quarter 17-18, but suddenly in the second period the Red Warriors became more aggressive and started to pull away though UP were still able to tie the game at 28 all the Red Warriors were able to pull off a 9-0 run to end the first half 37-28. 

In the second half UE was able to maintain a double digit lead over the Fighting Maroons, though the latter were still able to fight back, UE still manage to finish the third period on top with a huge 61-47 lead. In the fourth period the Fighting Maroons tried to make a comeback, but to no avail red hot UE was just in control of the game as they wanted to finish strong. 

Clark Derige again topped the scoring for the UE Red Warriors with 18 points, adding to that is Paul Varilla's 14 and Chris Javier's 13 points, meanwhile on the side of the UP FIghting Maroons it was all Paul Desiderio as he poured in 26 points, adding to that is Henry Asilum's 12 points. 

UE Red Warriors 79

Derige 18, P. Varilla 14, Javier 13, De Leon 8, J. Varilla 7, Palma 5, Yu 5, Batiller 3, Manalang 3, Gagate 2, Sta. Ana 1.

UP Fighting Maroons 67

Desiderio 26, Asilum 12, Amar 8, Juruena 7, Manuel 6, Moralde 4, Dario 2, Gallarza 2. 

In the second game, though it was no longer a bearing game for the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, they were still able to stage a huge comeback to oust the De La Salle University Green Archers 71-68. 

It was a tight start for both squad with FEU getting the lead to end the first period 22-19, coming in to the second period the Green Archers were able to turn things around to take the lead on their side and pull away to end the first half in top 38-29.

In the third period La Salle were able to take a 12-5 run to extend the lead to 52-37, but the Tamaraws still holding on to the game were able to cut the deficit down to a 45-54 lead at the end of the third period. 

Entering the fourth period La Salle already smelling blood in the water as they were able to extend their lead 57-45 with the Tamaraws still not showing any aggressiveness inside the court, at that point many thought that FEU will give away the win since the game is already a non bearing game for the Tamaraws. 

But entering the 6 minute mark of the game the Tamaraws started to come alive and slowly but surely erased the lead of La Salle after Roger Pogoy that is fresh from the bench poured in 11 straight points for the Tamaraws to get  63-61 lead over La Salle. The Green Archers tried to snatch the lead back as they were still able to keep the game close at 69-68 after a Jeron Teng drive to the basket with a 7.0 seconds remaining.   

Monbert Arong stars for the Tamaraws as he led them with 13 points, adding to that is Roger Pogoy's 11 points that all came in the fourth period. On the other hand Jeron Teng and Prince Rivero combined 36 points for the Green Archers as they fell short in forcing a rubber match against the NU Bulldogs. 

FEU Tamaraws 71 

Arong 13, Pogoy 11, Belo 10, Iñigo 9, Ri. Escoto 8, Orizu 5, Ru. Escoto 4, Trinidad 3, Tamsi 2, K. Holmqvist 2, Tolomia 2, S. Holmqvist 2

De La Salle Green Archers 68 

Teng 20, Rivero 16, Torralba 8, Torres 7, Perkins 6, Muyang 5, Caracut 3, Langston 3, Gob 0.

Bloggys 2015

The Premiere Blog Awarding Event is back to once again give recognition to the top bloggers and 

Blog sites in the Philippines, #bloggys2015 is used by influential bloggers and their readers to nominate their  favorite blogs in different categories like sports, technology, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment etc.

Here are the finalists that  will be vying for the 34 awards for 17 categories, that means there will be two  awards given in every category, the first one is the People's Choice  Award and the second one is the Jury Award both awards will be given on the gala  night of  bloggys.  

Arts and Entertainment: 

googlygooeys.com

rosarioko.com

jellicleblog.com

philvisualarts.blogspot.com

filmpolicerevies.com

starmometer.com

Beauty and Fashion

projectvanity.com

kailyaraneta.com

themistymom,.com

konichiwear.com

itscamilleco.com

genzelkisses.com

Business and Finance

tycoon.ph

randeltiongson.com

trulyrichclubblog.com

freelanceblend.com

pinoymoneytalk.com

kaiserthesage.com

Corporate and Brand

asksonnie.info

zipmatch.com/blog

hoppler.com/bloh

hoppier.com.ph/blog

yaman.olx.ph

mobtext.ph/blog

ballet.ph/blog

Family and Relationship

teachwithjoy.com

trulyrichmom.com

gianrufin.wordpress.com

vanillahousewife.com

mommywithnonanny.com

pehpot.com

babyandbreakfast.ph

mommywanders.com

Fiction and Literature

michaelsshadesofblue.blogspot.com

bookbed.com

aletterwriter.com

loveb.us

medium.com/@wordweaver

staybookish.net

Food and Dining

pepper.ph

marketmanila.com

dessertcomesfirst.com

thefatkidinside.com

thetummytrain.com

emuncher.com

thefoodscout.com

Lifestyle and Hobby

wheninmanila.com

pinoykollektor.blogspot.com

chasingbleu.net

hodgepodgelifestyle.com

adoseofsimple.com

baratako.com

Nature and Environment 

avrotor.blogspot.com

greenphils.com

environment.elnidoresorts.com

ecowastecoalition.blogspot.com

fishpondbuddy.com

nilaeslit.com

News and Events

thedailypedia.com

sputhcotabatnews.com

kickerdaily.com

pageone.ph

localpulse.net

everythingcebu.com

filipinoscribe.com

thesummitexpress.com

Personal and Diary

sarwrites.blogspot.com

sankaragesteno.wordpress.com

marychristinegalang.wordpress.com

marocharim.com

ohmybuhay.com

kidboomerang.wordpress.com

Photo Blog

two2travel.com

capturedphotos.tumblr.com

krishafromtheisland.blogspot.com

elaljanelasola.com

jewelclicks.com

palibut.com

Society and Politics

raissrobles.com

joeam.com

getrealphilippines.com/blog

professionalheckler.wordpress.com

filipiknow.net

projectiloilo.com

indiohistorian.tumblr.com

Sports and Recreation

pinoymountaineer.com

pinoyapache.blogspot.com

jamesdeakin.ph

fastbreak.com.ph

motorcyclephilippies.com

littlerunningteacher.com

Technology and Internet

back2gaming.com

pinoyscreencast.net

noypigeeks.com

techpinas.com

gizguide.com

cebutechblogger.com

Travel and Places

biyaherongbarat.com

dyanlang.wordpress.com

twomonkeytravelsgroup.com

thepinaysolobackpacker.com

thepoortraveler.net

lakwatsero.com

solitarywanderer.com

The Jury that will pick the winners of the awards are  composed of the best of the best in the industry such as Donald Lim of ABS-CBN, Janette Toral of Digital FIlipino, and John Nery of Inquirer.net. The awarding ceremony will be held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura, Taguig City this  coming November  21, 2015.

Garage Magazine November 2015: Atom Araullo

A Second Chance

From the makers of one of the most remarkable Romance-Drama Movie "One More Chance", Star Cinema proudly brings you the sequel of the movie entitled "A Second Chance"still starring Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. 

A second chance is set to premiere this November 25.

MySlim With Yerba Mate

Today many dietary supplements are coming out of the market in different forms and different contents, such as tablets, caspules, drinks, and energy bars. So here comes mySlim the first slimming and detox drink that is clinically proven for safe weight loss because of its special Yerba mate formula. 

 Yerba Mate was first discovered and used in  South America, particularly in Brazil where it was used for tea, for more than centuries after its discovery the Yerba Mate now is used as an effective weight loss ingredient that is already proven by research and clinical studies since it reduces and burns unwanted fats and shedding the lean muscles making you fit and healthy. 

Aside from Yerba Mate, mySlim also contains Palatinose that is a great source of energu that keep the human body and brain functioning for longer period of time. It also has Carnipure that helps with weight management as it reduces the feeling of hunger of the person taking the product.  

mySlim was developed by Vida Nutriscience Incorporated, one of the leading health and wellness product provider in the market and the country's go to provider of safe, novel, and ethical health and wellness products.

Jennylyn Mercado was recently announced as mySlim's newest celebrity brand ambassador, Jen ws chosen for she has the perfect image of strength and value for one''s constant improvement both of which are brand philosophy of mySlim.  

To know more about mySlim, visit www.vidanutriscience.com, or like and follow their social media pages myslimPH on Facebook, and myslimdetox for Twitter, and Instagram.

Disclaimer: mySlim is not a medicine and should not be used to treat any diseases or illness, it is only a food supplement that will help you to lose weight. 

#UAAP78 Day 27: UE Stuns Ateneo, NU Keeps Final Four Bid

In the Saturday game day of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the UE Red Warriors foils the Twice To Beat dream of the Ateneo Blue Eagles after beating them 74-69. 

The Blue Eagles soars high early in the game leading UE 21-16 to end the first period, but in the second period the gritty and young Red Warriors bounces back to take over the lead and end the first half with a huge 35-26 advantage.

Entering the second half, Ateneo slowly trims down the lead of the Red Warriors, but the resilient young UE Squad were able to maintain the lead to end the third period 53-51. The fourth period became more intense as the Blue Eagles started to make a run to again catch up with UE, but their run was already lateas the Red Warriors already bagged the win. 

Clark Derige once again take the lead for the Red Warriors as he scored 17 points, while on the blue side Kiefer Ravena scored 28 points for the Blue Eagles. 

UE Red Warriors 74 

Derige 17, Javier 13, De Leon 10, Batiller 9, Yu 8, P. Varilla 7, Palma 6, Charcos 4,

Ateneo Blue Eagles 69 

Ravena 28, Pessumal 10, Black 8, Wong 5, Capacio 4, Ikeh 4, Mi. Nieto 4, Babilonia 2, A. Tolentino 2, V. Tolentino 2

In the second game, the NU Bulldogs survive their game agaianst the FEU Tamaraws 70-68 to secure at least a play off for the fourth spot against La Salle.

The Tamaraws started the game slow, losing one of their main man Reymar Jose who injured himself during the warm up, with this NU were able to start the game strong with an early 7-0 run over the Tamaraws , but FEU were able to bounce back to end the first period 17-14.

The succeeding quarters were close for both teams with NU taking a slim lead, Gelo Alolino were able to seal the win for the Tamaraws after Mac Belo and Mike Tolomia failed to bank in the basket that could've send the Tamaraws into the win.

Gelo Alolino and and Alfred Aroga scored combined 36 points for the Bulldogs, while Mike Tolomia carried the whole Tamaraws squad with 23 points as they slide to a back to back loss. 

NU Bulldogs 70 

Alolino 20, Aroga 16, Celda 9, Javillonar 9, Javelona 6, Diputado 4, Alejandro 2, Neypes 2, Salim 2

FEU Tamaraws 68 

Tolomia 23, Arong 10, Ru. Escoto 9, Pogoy 8, Belo 8, Tamsi 5, Ri. Escoto 2, Iñigo 2, Orizu 1

QUARTER SCORES : 14-17, 32-31, 51-50, 70-68.

"Daryl Ong"

One of the stand outs in the second season of the Voice Philippines, Daryl Ong is now ready to share again his voice and story via his first ever self titled album released under Star Music.

Daryl said the album is not just a milestone in his musical career, but also an accomplishment in his personal life amidst the struggles he went through. It can be remembered that one of the reason why Daryl joined the Voice is not just to share his talent, but also to reach out to his son that was brought to the US with Daryl unaware of it. 

Back to the Album, Daryl's first single is "Mabuti Pa", written by "the" Vehnee Saturno, who serves also as his co manager and writer of most of the songs in the album. Other songs included in the album are "Parang Langit", that is a duet with Angeline Quinto, plus bonus tracks "Ikaw na nga"which is one of his hit songs that was made into a theme song of the teleserye "Bridges of Love". 

Completing the list of the 11 track self titled album of Daryl are "Dapat Pa Ba?", "Not Easy Letting Go, "Just Wanna Be With You", "Only You", "Ngayon Hangang Wakas", bonus tracks "Syempre"and "Torpe", and last is "Hopeless Romantic". . 

Daryl is also into song writing, as he was the one who wrote four of the eleven songs in his album, in fact he already won an award in the Philpop 2014 for his song "Torpe"that was performed by Kris Lawrence. 

"Daryl Ong"is now out in your favorite music stores and record bars nationwide for only Php 250, digital tracks may also be downloaded via leading online record stores like iTunes, Mymusicstore.com.ph, and Starmusic.ph      

Hopeless Romantic

Ikaw na nga

GMA Christmas Station ID 2015

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2015 "Thank You For The Love"

Rogue Magazine November 2015: Janine Gutierrez

#UAAP78 Day 26: UST Bags Twice To Beat, La Salle Bounces Back

In the first game of the midweek games of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum, the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers bagged the first twice to beat advantage after defeating the Adamson University Falcons 78-63. 

UST showed total dominance over the Falcons as they did not give any chance for Adamson to threaten their run leading 21-14 in the first period, the Tigers continues to etend their lead ending the first half at 37-26.

Kevin Ferrer again showed he's still the main guy for the Tigers giving 25 points for UST, adding to that is Louie Vigil, on the other hand Pape Sarr and Nico Capote combined 22 points for Adamson. 

Score:

UST Growling Tigers 78

Ferrer 25, Vigil 15, Daquioag 11, Abdul 9, Lao 6, Bonleon 5, Faundo 4, Lee 3

Adamson Falcons 63  

Sarr 12, Capote 10, Ochea 9, Nalos 8, Tungcab 8, Polican 5, Fernandez 4, J. Garcia 3, Villanueva 2, Bernardo 1. 

In the second ga,e the sloppy De La Salle University were able to over come the greittty UP Fighting Maroons 72-68 to keep their final four hopes alive. 

La Salle started the game with a bang leading the Maroons with a huge 19-6 deficit at the end of the first period, but as they entered the second period the hot Green archers suddenly became cold and sloppy letting UP to take advantage to trim the lead down to just a single point to end the first half 26-27. 

After scoring only 8 points in the second period, La Salle still wasn't able to shift the momentum back on their side as the Fighting Maroons already able to take the lead to end the third period 52-49. 

A Technical called on UP's Pierro Longa due to Uniform Mishap sparked the comeback for the Green Archers in the fourth period, though UP still fighting the Green Archers were already able to secure their lead and their win

Jeron Teng and Prince Rivero combined 38 points for La Salle in this game, meanwhile Jett Manual and Dave Moralde combined 29 points for UP. 

De La Salle Green Archers 72

Teng 20. Rivero 18, Torres 11, Torralba 8, Caracut 7, Perkins 4, Muyang 2, Langston 2. 

UP Fighting Maroons  68: 

Manuel 15, Moralde 14, Desiderio 10, Darrio 9, Longa 8, Amar 6, Kone 2, Vito 2, Gallarza 2. 

#UAAP78 Day 25: NU Keep Hopes Alive, Ateneo Moves Up

In first game of the Sunday gameday of the UAAP at the Araneta Coliseum, the NU Bulldogs captures the fourth spot after defeating the UP Fighting Maroons 75-69.

UP started the game strong taking an 18-13 lead in the first period and 31-28 at the end of the first half, but NU came back to life in the second half getting the lead to end the third period 52-42, in the fourth period UP tried to make a comeback, but already too late as the Bulldogs were already in control of the game.

Gelo Alolino exploded 26 points for NU to stay alive in the game, adding to that is Alfred Aroga's 15 points. On the other side Jett Manuel and Diego Dario combines 26 points as the Fighting Maroons dropped another game.

NU Bulldogs 75 

Alolino 26, Aroga 15, Neypes 7, Celda 7, Salim 6, Alejandro 4, Javillonar 3, Yu 3, Javelona 2, Morido 2.

UP Fighting Maroons 69 

Manuel 13, Dario 13, Desiderio 10, Amar 9, Kone 6, Moralde 4, Asilum 4, Gallarza 4, Harris 2, Lim 2, Longa 2

In the second game, the Ateneo Blue Eagles extends their winning streak to 5 as they trump their bitter rivals De La Salle Green Archers 73-62.

La Salle started the game dominant after leading the Blue Eagles 23-13 to end of the first period, in the second period Ateneo were able to trimmed the lead of the Green Archers to end the first half  down 30-35.

In the second half tables were turned as Ateneo were able to capitalize on the foul trouble of the Green Archers as they were able to take a 53-44 lead, in the final period La Salle looked more disorganized giving the Blue Eagles a chance to pull away in the last few minutes of the game.

Von Pessumal and Kiefer Ravena led the Blue Eagles combining 32 points, meanwhile Prince Rivero and Jeron Teng combined 27 points for the Green Archers.

Ateneo Blue Eagles 73

Pessumal 17, Ravena 15, Black 13, Wong 10, Nieto 6, Gotladera 5, Ikeh 4, Go 2, Capacio 1.

De La Salle Green Archers  62

Rivero 16, Teng 11, Perkins 8, Torralba 8, Muyang 6, Torres 6, Caracut 5, Go 2, 

#UAAP78 Day 24: Adamson Gets Third Win, UST Bounces Back.

In the first game of the Saturday Matches of the 78th season of the UAAP at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Adamson University gets their third victory of the season at the expense of the University of the East 74-71. 

The Soaring Falcons soars high early in the first period as they ended the first period at 24-19 over UE, though the Red Warriors were able to make runs to cut the lead of Adamson they still fall behind 44-48 at the end of the first half.

Entering the second half, Adamson were able to dominate the Red Warriors as they were able to limit the scoring of UE to just 10 points as they end the third period up 65-54. In final period the Red Warriors kept fighting as they were able to get close to Adamson, but the run was already late as the Falcons already sealed the win. 

Pape Sarr scored 22 points in this game to lead the Falcons to go up 3-9, while Clark Derige scored 17 points for the Red Warriors.   

Adamson Falcons 74

Sarr 22, Tungcab 14, Nalos 11, J. Garcia 7, Escalambre 5, Ochea 5, Polican 5, Capote 3, Margallo 2

UE Red Warriors 71

Derige 17, Palma 11, Charcos 9, Javier 9, J. Varilla 8, Abanto 4, De Leon 4, Yu 4, Batiller 3, Sta. Ana 2. 

In the second game the UST Growling Tigers completes a season sweep over the FEU Tamaraws 85-76. 

All started well for the Tamaraws leading UST by as much as 11 points to end the first period at 30-19, but entering the second quarter fouls piled up for FEU enabling the Tigers to erased the deficit and tied the game at 45 to end the first half. 

The nightmare for FEU didn't end in the first half as it continued in the second half as fouls keep coming in, the defense of the Tamaraws dropped, as UST's offense continues to get hot for them to turn the tables and end the third period up 69-59. 

In the fourth period the Tamaraws are now struggling getting into penalty entering the 7:30 mark of the final period, meanwhile UST is just smooth sailing to get their tenth victory. 

Abdul and Ferrer combined 44 points for the Growling tigers, meanwhile Tolomia and Tamsi combined 32 points for the Tamaraws. 

UST Growling Tigers 85  

Abdul 23, Ferrer 21, Bonleon 13, Vigil 13, Daquioag 11, Lee 4

FEU Tamaraws 76  

Tolomia 17, Tamsi 15, Belo 12, Pogoy 8, Ru. Escoto 6, Arong 5, Jose 4, Orizu 4, Trinidad 3, Iñigo 2

#UAAP78 Juniors Basketball Schedule

November 14, Blue Eagle Gym

9:00am NU vs Adamson

11:00am DLSZ vs Ateneo 

1:00pm FEU-FERN vs UPIS

3:00pm UST vs UE

November 17, San Juan Arena

9:00am Ateneo vs FEU-FERN

11:00am UE vs Adamson

1:00pm UPIS vs DLSZ

3:00pm NU vs UST

November 21, Blue Eagle Gym 

9:00am DLSZ vs NU

11:00am Adamson vs Ateneo

1:00pm UST vs UPIS

3:00pm FEU-FERN vs UE

November 24, San Juan Arena 

9:00am UE vs DLSZ

11:00am NU vs UPIS

1:00pm Ateneo vs UST

3:00pm FEU-FERN vs Adamson 

November 28, Blue Eagle Gym

9:00am Adamson vs UST

11:00am DLSZ vs FEU-FERN

1:00pm UE vs NU

3:00pm UPIS vs Ateneo 

December 5, Blue Eagle Gym

9:00am FEU-FERN vs NU

11:00am Ateneo vs UE

1:00pm UPIS vs Adamson

3:00pm UST vs DLSZ

December 12, Blue Eagle Gym

9:00am UE vs UP

11:00am Adamson vs DLSZ

1:00pm UST vs FEU

3:00pm NU vs Ateneo 

Miss International 2015

Miss Venezuela, Edymar Martinez was crowned as the 55th Miss International in Tokyo, Japan awhile ago. Philippines bet Janicel Lubina was left unplaced in the Top 10. 

Miss International 2015: Venezuela

1st Runner Up: Honduras

2nd Runner Up Kenya

3rd Runner Up: Vietnam

4th Runner Up: USA

BEST in National Costume: Japan

Miss Perfect Body: Venezuela

Best Dresser: Philippines 

Top 10

Brazil

Honduras

Kenya

Mexico

Philippines 

Thailand

UK

USA

Venezuela

Vietnam

Miss International 

Asia: Korea

Europe: Portugal 

America: Aruba 

Africa: Kenya 

Oceania: Hawaii 

#UAAP78 Day 23: UE Stay In Contention, Ateneo Take The Third Final Four Spot

In the return of action in the UAAP at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the UE Red Warriors stuns number 2 seed UST 91-77 to keep their final four hopes alive.

Coming off a break Red Warriors didn't show sluggish performance as they were able to lead UST at the end of the first period at 20-15, though in the second period the Growling Tigers were able to caught up with UE trimming their lead to just a single point to end the first half 38-39.

In the third period the Red Warriors again showed that they won't give UST a chance to make a comeback in the in the third period as they extend their lead to end the third period up by 10, 62-52.

In the final quarter again UST threatens to make a comeback as they slowly erasing the lead of the Red Warriors down by just only 2 points 70-68 with 3:52 remaining in the game, but UE was just in to getting the win as again they were able to answer with their own run to extend their lead to a more comfortable 80-71 lead.

Clark Derige was on fire in this game as he scored 26 points to lead the Red Warriors in getting the win to stay alive in the final four race. meanwhile Karim Abdul posted a double double performance of 25 points and 15 rebounds as UST dropped their third game this season.

UE Red Warriors 91 

Derige 26, Javier 13, Abanto 10, Varilla P 10, Batiller 9, Charcos 8, Manalang 6, Palma 4, Gagate 2, Varilla J 2, Sta. Ana 1

UST Growling Tigers 77 -

 Abdul 25, Daquioag 11, Ferrer 10, Vigil 9, Lee 9, Lao 6, Sheriff 4, Bonleon 2, Subido 1

QUARTER SCORES: 20-15, 39-38, 62-52, 91-77

In the second game, the Ateneo Blue Eagles swept the battle of Katipunan after they fend off the UP Fighting Maroons 74-65, sealing the third final four spot. 

The first few minutes went well for the Fighting Maroons as theyw ere able to still keep the game close and even leading at 9-8 entering the 4 minute mark, but with just a snap Ateneo showed that they are the dominant team in the game as they were able to make a 10-3 run to end the first period 19-11.

The second period was no good for the Fighting Maroons, as Ateneo was able to pull away and take a huge 45-26 lead at the end of the first half, in the third period UP finally were able to get a chance to closed in the game as they outscored the Blue Eagles 18-9 to end the third at 54-44.

In the final quarter it was the young guns of Ateneo who took over the job of maintaining their double digit lead against the determined Fighting maroons, but UP's run was just too late as the blue Eagles managed to give them their 8th loss in 11 games.

Again Rookie Blue Eagle Adrian Wong showed that he is the future of Ateneo as he scored 14 points helping Kiefer Ravena who topscored them with 16 points in this game to secure the third spot in the final four. On the side of the Maroons Diego Dario led UP with 13 points. 

Ateneo Blue Eagles 74

Ravena 16, Wong 14, Tolentino A 8, Gotladera 6, Ikeh 6, Nieto 5, Pessumal 5, Babilonia 4, Capacio 4, Black 2, Tolentino V 2, Go 2

UP Fighting Maroons 65

Dario 13, Amar 11, Manuel 10, Desiderio 8, Kone 7, Harris 4, Moralde 4, Vito 4, Gallarza 2, Lim 2

QUARTER SCORES: 19-11, 45-26, 54-44, 74-65