#NCAA92 Juniors Basketball: 6/30/16

The Malayan Red Robins remains undefeated after a huge win over the LSGH Greenies 94-78.

A third quarter collapse dealt the Greenies their first loss after the Red Robins capitalizes on the 24-11 scoring output in the third period as they extended their lead to a more comfortable 75-52 lead from the 51-41 lead coming in to the second half. Despite the slump they got into the Greenies tried to fight back in the fourth period it wasn't enough to take the win from the Red Robins.

The Duo of Rommel Junsay and Jasper Salonga scored a big 24 points and 23 points plus 11 rebounds respectively for the Red Robins. Unique Naboa and Troy Malilin led the way for the Greenies producing 20 points and 15 points plus 10 rebounds respectively.

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The 8-peat seeking San Beda Red Cubs gets their second win after a close fight against the Lyceum Junior Pirates 97-88.

Eventhough the Red Cubs started the game strong with a huge 28-15 lead, the Junior Pirates were able to shocked them in the second period as they were outscored 17-33 as the Junior Pirates takes a 48-45 lead at the end of the first half.

The Red Cubs were quick to recover going to the second half as they returned the favor to the Junior Pirates as they outscored them 35-19 to retake the lead at 80-67. In the final period the Junior Pirates tried to make a run again, but the defense of the Red Cubs were able to deny them an upset as they take their second straight victory.

Addie Velasquez and Evan Nelle led the offense for the Red Cubs after scoring 17 and 16 points respectively, Team Captain Sam Abuhijleh lead the defense making 12 big rebounds for San Beda. Mclaude Guadana top scored for the Junior Pirates with 23 points, adding to that is Vincent Cunanan and Leeian Salazar's 17 and 13 points respectively. 

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The Perpetual Help Junior Altas notches their first win after beating the JRU Light Bombers 66-52.

It was a close first period between the Junior Altas and the Light Bombers as they ended the first period tied at 13, but moving to the second period the Junior Altas started to run away from the Light Bombers finishing the first half 31-23. The Junior Altas made a huge third period explosion to extend their lead to 55-38, the Light Bombers tried to catch up in the final period but it wasn't enough as the Junior Altas already sealed the victory.

Errol Bongay, Jielo Razon, and Jasper Cuevas topped the scoring for the Junior Altas with 12, 11, and 10 points. On the side of the Light Bombers, Toby Agustin and Kobe Caballero both scored 11 points each.
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The Arellano Braves made another huge deficit win as they blow the San Sebastian Staglets 86-66.

It was a tight start for both squad finishing the first period tied at 22, and finishing the first half tied at 38. Entering the second half the Braves were able to score a couple more points to take a slim 58-54 lead over the Staglets, but going in to the final quarter the Braves got braver as they outscored the Staglets 28-12 in the final period to take the victory.

Lars Sunga led the Braves with 13 points and 11 rebounds, adding to that is Anaclito Dulatre, and Carlo Abdeza who contributed 11 and 10 points respectively. On the side of the Staglets, Wendell Binarao scored a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, Bryan Pelias top scored with 14 points and Kobe Canoy added 12 points. 

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The Letran Squires barged in to the winning column after sending the Brigadiers of EAC to their second straight defeat 74-67.

The Squires were able to get their rhythm early in the game as they were able to take an early 40-24 lead in the first half, Going to the second half, the Brigadiers were able to make run and trim the lead of Letran, however the Squires were still able to stay on top and take the victory.

Rhayniel David led the Squires with 21 points, while Kerby Dulatre had a huge 23 points output for EAC in losing efforts. 

FHM Sexiest Woman for 2016 is Jessy Mendiola!

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After months of tight race against Nadine Lustre who plced third and Jennylyn Mercado who placed second, finally Jessy Mendiola was hailed as this years FHM Sexiest Woman!. The complete list of the 100 sexiest women in the Philippines will be revealed on the July 2016 issue of FHM coming out tomorrow.

Photo courtsey to FHM philippines Facebook Page 

Cosmopolitan Philippines July 2016: Liza Soberano

Smart Padala Launches New Campaign with Angel Locsin as New Ambassador

Smart Padala by PayMaya Philippines launches Angel Locsin as their newest brand ambassador to further strengthen its leadership in the remittance service industry. The new campaign aims to reinforce the brand message of Smart Padala which is Padalapit.

With over 15000 Smart Padala outlets nationwide, there’s a Smart Padala center almost near you that would lessen your expenses, time, and effort sending money to your love ones.

On asked why they picked Angel Locsin as their newest brand ambassador; “Ängel Locsin represents the family and service oriented values pf Smart Padala. Aside from being a devoted daughter, she also supports advocacies such as the Philippine National Red Cross and women’s rights. Were happy to welcome her to the Smart Padala family” said Lawrence Ferrer VP and Head of Domestic Business at PayMaya Philippines.

When she was asked on how she feel that she is the newest ambassador of Smart Padala Angel Locsin said “I’m proud to be the new ambasssadir if Smart Padala. Naniniwala ako sa brand dail Malaki ang naitulong ng Smart Padala sa mga manggagawa at pamilyang Pilipino. By representing the brand, I hope to help in Smart Padala’s mission to uplift more lives and communities”.

   

And to make mobile money more inclusive, Smart Padala launched the Padalang Padalow for customers that will send a huge amount of money they will be getting either lower service fee or incentives.

#NCAA92 Day 3: Letran Escape Past EAC, San Beda Down Lyceum, Mapua Trounce CSB.

The defending champions Letran Knights avoided a collapse as they finally notch their first win for the season as they defeated the pesky EAC Generals 76-72.

It was a tight first half between the Knights and the Generals, as EAC manages to start the game with an early 10-2 lead over the Knights, but going in the latter part of the first period Letran took a 13-0 run to take a 15-10 lead at the end of the first period. The second period still went the way of the Knightsas they extend their lead 41-34 at the end of the first half.

The Knights made a more comfortable 62-51 lead at the end of the third period, but coming in the fourth quarter the veterans from EAC started to make a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 62-58. The Generals were able to get as close as 74-72, but Rey Nambatac made a quick move to stop the run of EAC.

Rey Nambatac scored the highest output of a player in a game so far this season 33points and adding to that is John Quinto with 17points to help the Knights gets in to the winning column, meanwhile Hamadou Laminou posted a double-double output of 23 points and 18 rebounds, returnee Igee King and Francis Munsayac added 14 points each for the Generals as they even out their record.

Letran Knights 76 - Nambatac 33, Quinto 17, Balanza 7, Sollano 6, Apreku 4, Calvo 4, Balagasay 2, Luib 2, Dela Pena 1

EAC Generals 72 - Hamadou 23, King 14, Munsayac 14, Morada 10, Onwubere 4, Pascua 3, Corilla 2, Diego 2

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Davon Potts again saved the San Beda Red Lions from the pesky Lyceum Pirates 91-86 to stay undefeated in the tournament.

San Beda was struggling in their shooting department in this game letting the Pirates capitalize on it as they were able to take a slim 16-14 lead in the mid part of the first period, though the Red Lions were quick to recover to take a 20-16 lead at the end of the first.

 In the second period Lyceum closed in again at 25-30, but San Beda’s offense and defense are working as they were able to pull away 38-28 entering the three-minute mark but Lyceum was just so eager as they were able to erased the 10-point lead to end the first half behind by just two points 40-42.

Entering the second half the Pirates continue to bug San Beda as they were able to kept the game close and even tying it at 64-all at the end of the third period. In the final 10-minutes of the match the Red Lions made an 8-0 run to take a 72-64 lead with less than 7 minutes left, but Lyceum didn’t gave up the game easily as they were able to tie the game at 81-all and even taking pver the lead at 83-81 with 2:33 remaining in the game.

San Beda on the verge of losing the game Davon Potts scored 7 straight points for the Red Lions to take the lead back at 90-85. The first year player scored a total of 19 points, adding to that is Dan Sara’s 14 points, Amaud Noah 12 points, and Javee Mocon with 11 points.

Wilson Baltazar led Lyceum with 24 points in losing efforts, Mike Nzeusseu added 18 points, and Jasper Ayaay with 12 points as they stay winless after two games.

San Beda Red Lions 91 - Potts 19, Sara 14, Noah 12, Mocon 11, Tankoua 10, Bolick 8, Presibitero 7, Tongco 6, Navaro 2, Soberano 2

Lyceum Pirates 86 - Baltazar 24, Nzeusseu 18, Ayaay 12, Marata 11, Alanes 9, Alban 4, Serafico 4, Bulawan 2, Soliman 2,

The Mapua Cardinals grabs a share of the top spot after dispatching the young CSB blazers 78-68.

Even though CSB started the game strong controlling the first quarter of the game at 18-14, the Cardinals were able to bounce back to take a 35-30 lead at the end of the first half.

The Blazers going to the second half were still able to make the game close falling behind by just a single basket, but Mapua was too much for the blazers as they ended the third period down 43-56.

Defense was huge factor in the game of the Cardinals with Allwell Oraeme leading the scoring and rebounding department for Mapua that’s why going in the final period there was no looking back for the Cardinals as they take the win home.

Allwell Oraeme had another MVP Performance producing 17 points and 21 rebounds, CJ Isit added 15 points and Andrew Estrella added 12 points for the Cardinals. Carlo Young on the other side top scored for the Blazers with 20 points, Christian Fajarito added 12 points and JJ Domingo with 10 points as CSB stayed winless in the tournament.

Mapua Cardinals 78- Oraeme 17, Isit 15, Estrella 12, Orguina 7, Serrano 6, Meninan 5, Raflores 4, Victoria 4, Biteng 3, Bunag 3, Magboo 2

CSB Blazers 68- Young 20, Fajarito 12, Domingo 10, Saavedra  8, Sta. Maria 7, Haruna 5, Leutcheu 3, Dixon 2, Castor 1

#NCAA92 Juniors Basketball: 6/27/16

In the first game of the Juniors division of the 92nd season of the NCAA, the Malayan High School Red Robins defuses the Jose Rizal University Light Bombers 86-64.

The Red Robins were able to dominate JRU the whole game

Rommel Junsay topped the scoring for the Red Robins with 15points, adding to that is Bryan Samudio with 14 points. On the side of the Light Bombers, Tristan Tolentino scored 13 points and 8 rebounds in losing efforts.

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The San Beda Red Cubs thrashes their rivals Letran Squires in a huge 107-74 victory to open their 8-peat bid. It was the fourth quarter surge of the Red Cubs that helped them to win the game easily after outscoring Letran 25-11.

Joshua Tagala, reigning finals MVP Evan Nelle, and Carlo Obenza scored 19, 17, and 16 points respectively for San Beda, meanwhile Jovito Tamayo was the lone bright spot on the side of the Squires with 16 points.

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In the third game, the Arellano Braves outlasted the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 105-88 after a huge 26-12 run by the Braves in the second quarter that became a huge advantage for them even though the Junior Altas were able to keep the game tight in the succeeding quarters.

Lars Sunga, Guilmer Dela Torre, and Aaron Fermin top scored for the Braves with 18, 16, and 14 points respectively. Jielo Razon top scored on the side of the Junior Altas after scoring 23 points, Lance De Leon and Errol Bongay both scored 12 points for Perpetual Help.
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The La Salle Greenies beats the San Sebastian Staglets 75-60. The Greenies took control of the game in the third period after outscoring the Staglets 63-43, though San Sebastian were able to make a run in the fourth period, but it wasn’t enough as LSGH was able to retain the solid lead.

Troy Malinlin, Unique Naboa combined 30 points for the Greenies in the game, while Kobe Canoy scored 18 points for the Staglets.

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The Lyceum Junior Pirates downs the EAC Brigadiers 85-66, even with Lyceum taking an early 30-17 lead in the first period the Brigadiers were able to trim the lead down to a 39-37 lead at the end of the first half. Going in the second half the Junior Pirates outscored the Brigadiers 28-14 to extend the lead to a 67-51 ball game after the third period.

Makki Santos tallied a double-double performance with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Vincent Cunanan, Erlan Umpad, and Junjun Cecilio added 15 points each and 13 points. On the side of the Brigadiers Kerby Dulatre scored another double-double performance of 18 points and 11 rebounds, Maui Santos and Sean Oriondo added 13 points each for EAC. 

#Gilas12

Garage Magazine July 2016: Gil Cuerva, Erie Obsena, David Licauco, &Daniel Velasco

         

#NCAA92 Day 2: Arellano Outlast Perpetual Help, San Sebastian Trounces CSB, EAC Dispatches Lyceum

In the first game of the Sunday triple header of the opening weekend of the 92^nd season of the NCAA, Arellano University outlast the University of Perpetual Help 83-78.

The first quarter went close between the two squads with Arellano taking a 25-24 lead over the Altas, but Perpetual Help were able to turn the slim lead on their side as they ended the first half 46-45. Entering the second half the game went tighter as the third period ended 64-all

It was a tight game between the Chiefs and the Altas having 10 deadlock in the game, entering the final five minutes of the game 73-all Arellano’s Lervin Flores and Kent Salado gave a small cushion for them to take a 77-73 advantage, but Gab Dagangon was able to bucket a triple to make it a 1point ball game. Even with the efforts of the Altas to stay close Salado, Flores, and Zach Nichols sealed the game for the Chiefs.

Jiovani Jalalon lived up to the expectations of leading the Chiefs with 25 points and 9 rebounds, adding to that is Kent Salado’s 14 points. On the side of the Altas, Gab Dagangon led the scoring with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Prince Eze added another double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds.

Arellano Chiefs 83 - Jalalon 25, Salado 14, Holts 9, Flores 8, Nicholls 6, Gumaru 6, Canete 6, Meca 2, Cadavis 2, Alcoriza 2, Gupilan 2, Enriquez 1

Perpetual Help Altas 78 - Dagangon 17, Eze 12, Dizon 12, Pido 8, Singontiko 8, Hao 6, Cabiltes 6, Sadiwa 5, Gallardo 4

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The second game went on the side of the San Sebastian College as they trounced the gritty College of Saint Benilde 54-49.

It was a close first period for both squad, though San Sebastian was able to capitalize the first game jitters of the Blazers going for a 10-2 run early in the first period, but CSB was able to tie the game at 13-all with 2:00 remaining in the first.

Entering the second period, the Golden Stags again took advantage of the sluggish game of CSB to take a 14-6 run to make it a 31-19 ball game at the end of the first half.

The Blazers were able to tie the scoring entering the third period making a 7-0 run to trim the lead of Baste down to a 33-26, but the defense of the Stags were able to stop CSB to end the third period still on top 42-30.

In the final period CSB came back to their senses and started to make a run and outscored the Stags to close in at 53-49, but San Sebastian’s defense were able to stop the offense of the Blazers to seal the opening game for them.

Jerick Fabian top scored for the Stags with 12 points, while JJ Domingo led the Blazers with 10 points.   

San Sebastian Golden Stags 54 – Fabian 12, Calisaan 8, Ilagan 8, Capobres 5, Valdez 5, Baetiong 4, Bulanadi 4, David 2, Costelo 2, Sera Jose 2, Gayosa 1, Johnson 1

CSB Blazers 49 – Domingo JJ 10, Saavedra 9, Fajarito 8, Young 8, Haruna 6, Leutcheu 3, Dixon 2, Pasamante 1, San Juan 1, Belgica 1

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Emilio Aguinaldo College dispatches the Lyceum of the Philippines University 64-57 to open their season on a positive note.

The Generals obviously doesn’t want to start the season on a wrong foot again after suffering to a 10^th place finish last season, returnee Igee King and Hamadou Laminou worked hard early in the game to get a huge 19-9 lead in the first period.

Going in the second period Lyceum finally were able to shrugged off their first game jitters and started to shoot some basket, but still the Generals were able to maintain a comfortable 32-21 lead.

In the second half the Pirates were able to outscore EAC in the third period taking a 15-7 with Wilson Baltazar lead the scoring for Lyceum to trim the lead of the Generals down to 39-36 at the end of the third.

Returnee Remy Morada exploded in the final 10 minutes of the game scoring 14 points lone in that quarter to stop the Pirates. Hamadou Laminou led the Generals with a double-double performance of 16 points and 13 rebounds, another returnee Igee King added 15 points for EAC.

On the side of the Pirates, Wilson Baltazar topped the scoring with 19 points, while Mike Nzeusseu added 14 points and 14 rebounds in losing efforts.

  

EAC Generals 64 — Laminou 16, King 15, Morada 14, Munsayac 10, Onwubere 5, Pascua 2, Aguas 2

Lyceum Pirates 57 — Baltazar 19, Nzeusseu 14, Alanes 8, Bulawan 4, Caduyac 4, Marata 4, Ayaay 2, Serafico 2,

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Wansapanatym Presents: Candy's Crush

Viewers are in for a kilig treat starting this Sunday (June 26) as the newest tandem of Loisa Andalio and Jerome Ponce top the bill in “Wansapanataym Presents: Candy’s Crush.”

Teaming up for the first time on television, Loisa and Jerome are thankful for the support they get from their fans and the ABS-CBN management.

“I am happy but a bit nervous since it is my first time to star in ‘Wansapanataym.’ I will give my best for the fans,” said Loisa.

“This is our second chance to prove ourselves to the public, without our previous love teams,” Jerome added.

The pair is also not pressured by the competition as they only want to provide entertainment to their fans and improve their talent as actors.

This Sunday, witness Loisa as she plays Candy, a girl who has feelings for the campus heartthrob Paolo, played by Jerome. With his good looks and charm, Paolo can easily make girls fall for him. To get even with him, Candy, along with her friend Amanda, makes a magic potion to lure his longtime crush. But things get out of hand when the potion takes effect, because Paolo falls for Amanda instead of Candy.

How will the spell on Paolo be broken?  What will Candy do to bring back everything the way it used to be?

Joining the cast of “Wansapanataym Presents: Candy’s Crush” are Lara Quigaman, Erin Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Amy Nobleza, Igi Boy Flores, Ruby Ruiz, Shey Bustamantem, Phiphi Palmos, and Ma. Isabel Lopez. It is under the direction of Andoy Ranay and written by Noreen Capili.

#NCAA92 Day 1: San Beda & Mapua Opens The Season With A Win

The 92nd season of the NCAA opens with a tribute to one of the best players in the history of  the league, Carlos "Caloy" Loyzaga and as part of the tribute Loyzaga's jersey #14 was retired from San Beda College.

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The San Beda Red Lions opened their “REDemption 2.0” campaign with a win over the defending champions Letran Knights 89-85.

The Red Lions started the game strong showing their might over Letran with a 15-2 start, with Javee Mocon leading San Beda early in the first quarter to end it with a 10 point lead over the Knights 27-17. During the second period, though Letran were able to outscore the Red Lions in that quarter they were still left behind at the end of the first half 45-36. 

Entering the second half the defending champions showed heart and battle the might of this seasons host as they were able to tie the game at 60-all before the third period ends. 

In the fourth quarter, rookie Red Lion Davon Potts led the surge for San Beda as they pulled away 73-64 via a 13-4 run, but the Knights refused to give up as they were able to keep the game close again entering the last two minute mark but San Beda were able to defend their lead to take the victory 89-85. 

Javee Mocon led the scoring for the Red Lions with 18 points and 6 rebounds, meanwhile San Beda rookie Davon Potts was named Player of the Game with 16 points, 7 came in the fourth period. On the side of Letran, Bong Quinto lead the offense of the Knights with 23 points and adding to that is Rey Nambatac's 18 points. 

San Beda Red Lions 89-Mocon 18, Potts 16, Sara 14, Tankoua 13, Tongco 9, Bolick 7, Noah 4, Presibitero 3, Navarro 2, Soberano 2, Bonsubre 1

Letran Knights 85-Quinto 23, Nambatac 18, Calvo 13, Sollano 11, Balanza 8, Apreku 7, Luib 5

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The Mapua Institute of Technology outlasted the Jose Rizal University 74-71in the second game of the opening day of the 92nd season of the NCAA.

It was a tight race in the beginning of the game, but JRU were able to pull away in the end part of the first period as the Cardinals struggle to find their rhythm inside the court, the Heavy Bombers ended first quarter with a 20-12 lead.

In the second period Mapua's shooting started to sink in as they were able to outscore the Heavy Bombers in the second period 24-18 to end the second half 36-38. Entering the second half, the Cardinals continue to outplay JRU. Allwell Oraeme was unstoppable in the offensive and defensive end for Mapua as they take a slim lead 59-58.

The final period intensifies as JRU retakes the lead 64-69 after Poutouchi and Grospe scored a couple of baskets, but the Cardinals were able to make a 5-0 run to take a 73-69 lead entering the last minute of the game, JRU were still able to close in at 73-71 after a play of Paolo Pontejos, but Mapua were still able to hold on to their lead as Pontejos misses the last shot to force an overtime.

Reigning MVP Allwell Oraeme showcased another MVP performance producing 24 points and 17 rebounds, CJ Isit added 17 points for the Mapua. JRU's backcourt tandem of Paolo Pontejos and Teytey Teodoro led the Heavy Bombers with 16 and 13 points respectively.

Mapua Cardinals 74 - Oraeme 24, Isit 17, Estrella 10, Victoria 8, Menina 5, Eriobu 3, Magboo 3, Orquina 2, Serrano 2

JRU Heavy Bombers 71 - Pontejos 16, Teodoro 13, Poutouochi 8, Grospe 7, Dela Paz 5, AbdulWahab 4, Cruz 4, Lasquety 4, Mendoza 4, Dela Virgen 3, Evardo 3,

NCAA Season 92: New Breed

College of Saint Benilde Blazers

Name: John Jose T. Domingo (Jayjay)

Age: 20 yrs old/ May 11 1996

Height: 6'0

Shoe Size: 11

High School: FEU-FERN Diliman

Year/Course: 2nd year BS-HRIM(Culinary Arts)

What are you expectations in the upcoming season of the NCAA?

This season will be tough and more exciting, challenging. It's my second yr so i expect more physicality and intensity every game.

Why did you chose CSB? 

Because they choose me. They welcome me here and I pray for it and God answered it. The quality of education here is very high also when it comes to sports.

Do you feel any pressure now that many supporters and fans of College of Saint Benilde look at you as one of the leader of the team this season?

Of course, but my teammates, coaches, managers are there behind me to support me and to fight with me. I expect that pressure already and i am ready to face that challenge.

Aside from basketball what other sports do you play?

I play football and sometimes i join the training of our track and field team.

Basketball is?

"Basketball is life" 

Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals 

Name: Francis Munsayac

Age/Birthdate: 22/ June 22, 1994

Height: 5'6

Shoe Size: 10

Highschool: San Beda College

Year/Course: BS Information Technology 

What are your expectations in the upcoming season of the NCAA? 

I expect a lot especially to my team this year, coz' we're more tougher and more disciplined team now than last year. Expect us to be more aggressive this time.

Last season EAC ended up in the bottom of the standings, what preparations you've done for this season to avoid being at the bottom again?

Yes, we ended up at the bottom last year. So what are we gonna do about it haha no where to but up, our preparations for this coming season was practice full of hard work, practice that the players are more disciplined and practice everyday yun po ginawa naming prep for this season.

Do you feel any pressure now that you are considered as one of the leaders of the team? 

Yes of course, there's so much pressure sakin, it's hard to lead a team, pero nagiging simple yun kasi nag tutulungan kami, im helping them kasi more matured ako and there helping me also pag may nakakalimutan ako sa team.

Basketball is?

Baskteball is forever.

Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates

Name: Grecco Louie V, Magbuhos 

Age/Birthdate: 21/ January 11, 1995

Height: 5'10 

Shoe Size: 12

Highschool: FEU-FERN College 

Year/Course: 4th Year/ BSBA- Marketing Management

What are your expectations in the coming season of the NCAA? 

Expectation namin sa team namin is maging maganda ang season namin and especially makaabot ng final four. Then sa Finals. Shempre gawin namin to one game at a time lang. Kung sino next oppenent namin dun muna kame mag focus para maging maganda ang game namin.

You are considered as a rookie for LPU this season, what do you think will be your contribution to the team? 

As a rookie ma contribute ko sa team is ung defense and pagiging hustle player. Kase sa team namin alam ng bawat isa ang role. Kaya di na mahirap para samin kung ano ma contribute ng bawat isa.

What are the preparations you've done for this season? 

Preparations na nagawa ko sa sarili ko is shempre kelangan mag extra work di lang pwede ung sa practice lamg mismo, kase para mas ma condition pa ako this coming season. Maging discipline sa lahat ng bagay.

Aside from Basketball, what other sports do you play? 

Table tennis

Basketball is?

Basketball is Life

Mapua Institute of Technology Cardinals

Name: Carlos J Isit Height: 5'9 Shoe Size:11 Highschool: Vaughan Secondary School (Canada) Course: Educational Development Technology

What are your expectations in the upcoming season of the NCAA? Do you feel any pressure now that you are one of the leaders of the team?

I feel the same. No extra pressure. I've always been one to try to lead by example. However this year im learning to be a whole lot more vocal in helping my teammates. I feel confident in the hardwork we've put in during the offseason, so im just trusting the process.

Aside from basketball what other sports do you play?

I play a little bit of soccer, which was actually my first sport growing up..& volleyball for fun & some american flag football..& of course video games, i think thats considered a sport now or is that only dota haha!

Basketball is?

"BASKETBALL IS LOVE"

San Beda College Red Lions 

Name: Javee Mocon 

Age: 21/ April 7 1995 

Height: 6'4 

Shoe Size: 13

Highschool: San Beda Taytay

Year/Course: Incoming 3rd year/Marketing 

What are you expectations in the upcoming season of the NCAA?

It will be a long and tough season for sure. Big shoes to fill but Im up for the challenge. It will be a roller coaster ride but in the end we're all hoping to bring back the crown ,the lost glory of San Beda.

Among other NCAA players, Who do you think is your match up?

I dont think theres a match up or anything. The way our team play its all about chemistry, trusting your teammates, knowing your role and making your teammate look better every time.

Aside from basketball what other sports do you play?

I like to play chest and volleyball haha and dota kung pwede hahahah

If you are not playing for San Beda, which team would you like to play in? 

Maybe in Ateneo. But i couldn't ask for more for what San Beda gave to me. Its an honor and a privilege to play for San Beda.

Basketball is?

Basketball is a brotherhood

Follow Javee on IG: @

San Sebastian College Recolletos Golden Stags 

Name: Ryan Costelo

Age/Birthdate: 21/May 16, 1992

Height: 5'6

Shoe Size: 11

Highschool: San Sebastian College Recolletos

Year/Course: 3rd Year/ Business Management. 

What are your expectations in the upcoming season of the NCAA?

I expect that every game will be intense because every team wants to achieve their respective goals. We will surely give our all in every game.

You have a new coach this season, how was the transition? Did you easily adapt with the new program of the coach?

It wasnt easy for us to adapt on coach egay's system. Because he wants a running game that's why everyone is conditioning and exerting extra effort. Coach was so patient on the team, he knows it takes time for us to adapt. I guess we are more comfortable now with his system because we are all focused in every practice.

Do you feel any pressure right now that you are dubbed as one of the best players in the NCAA?

So so... but id be happier if first, we can make it to the playoffs, and second to achieve our main goal, to become a champion. I dont consider myself as one of best players of the NCAA, Because i got a lot to improve.

Aside from basketball, what other sports do you pay?

Cycling

Basketball is?

"Basketball is a team sport. "

(All photos courtesy to sports.abs-cbn.com)

#TeamReal

James Reid and Nadine Lustre are giving their fans a glance of their life in their recently launched book entitled "Team Real". The book contains untold stories, unseen photos, and even personal tips and thoughts from Nadine and James.

One story featured is their love story of course, on how they fell in love with each other, how they discovered their feelings for each other, and also they will also tell you the story behind the controversial tiff between the two in a  premiere night.

The 120 page full color book has 10 chapters that is divided into James and Nadine's homes, fashion tips, beauty and fitness tips, and even pop culture favorites. It also features a section full of never before seen photos from their world tours.

Team Real is now available in National Bookstore and Powerbooks for Php 295.

Metro Magazine July 2015: Bea Alonzo

NCAA Season 92 Opening

Expect fireworks as Letran finally gets the chance to defend its title while San Beda seeks to regain the crown it lost last year as they collide in an action-packed match kicking off the 92nd NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the MOA Arena in Pasay City that will be aired live on ABS-CBN Sports + Action.

NCAA president and San Beda rector-president Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ma. Maranan, OSB, yesterday said the season, which will showcase the courage, unity, and fighting heart of NCAA’s community of student-athletes, will be formally ushered in with a performance to remember on Saturday’s (June 25) opening ceremonies with emphasis on the theme “Sports Builds Character: Achieving Breakthrough @Season 92.”

“We’re expecting a very exciting NCAA season not just in basketball but in all our sports as well,” said Maranan in the press conference at the Coral Hallway of the MOA Arena that was also attended by presidents, owners and rectors of all 10 participating schools and top officials of ABS-CBN Sports, which is committed to help promote sports especially to the Filipino youth.

This is the second season since NCAA signed a 10-year partnership with ABS-CBN that paved the way for the return of the country’s oldest collegiate league to the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company last year.

Before the tip-off, the league will also retire the No. 14 jersey number the late great Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga wore during his San Beda days in the 50s.NCAA Management Committee chair Jose Mari Lacson said the family of Loyzaga, known as the “The Big Difference” and considered the best basketball player this country has produced, including son Chito will be present to witness the historic event.

“Caloy Loyzaga has made not just San Beda and NCAA but also the whole Philippines proud so it’s about time we return what he had done by honoring him with this,” said Lacson.

Loyzaga, who passed away early this year, won a pair of championships with San Beda in 1951 and 1952, helped the country win gold medals twice in the FIBA-Asia Championship (1960 and 1963) and four times in the Asian Games (1951, 1954, 1958 and 1962) and a bronze in the FIBA Worlds in 1954 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, which remains unmatched to this day.

The NCAA’s signature passion-fueled and high-octane hardcourt action unfolds with erstwhile finalists Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights and San Beda College Red Lions battling each other at 2 pm, followed by the showdown between Mapua Cardinals and Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, which completed the Final Four cast last season.

Games will be shown on ABS-CBN Sports + Action live on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 12nn on both Tuesdays and Fridays and at 2pm on Thursdays, with halftime features that show the other side and highlights the journey of NCAA’s sports heroes. Coverage panel features Season 91 holdovers including anchors Anton Roxas, Andrei Felix, and Boom Labrusca, analysts Migs Bustos, Martin Antonio, Mikee Reyes, and Olsen Racela, with courtside reporters Ceej Tantengco, Roxanne Montealegre, and Myrtle Sarrosa. Joining them this season are Martin Javier, Renren Ritualo, and Sarah Carlos.

The Arena in San Juan City will host majority of the elimination round games with the marquee matches set at the MOA Arena.

GStuff Will Make Your July 2 Weekend Healthy!

Hello fans, followers and lovers of healthy food and products that help farmers and fishermen! 
  
Our beloved Heart & Soul of GStuff Ms. Gina Lopez will give another Health & Wellness Talk with an angle talk on the importance of possessing, the need for, and why we must all have..Healthy Eating and Organic Farming. 
  
She also has a guest speaker, Dr. Albert Ho who will discuss the great benefit of having your own organic farm and how you can start your own organic farming. 
This truly wonderful talk will be on July 2, 2016, a Saturday! Great it falls on a weekend; at the Luna Gardens of the Rockwell Center, just behind the Powerplant Mall. Registration fee is only P1,500. This includes the full meal and the Essential Oils Experience session Ms. Gina Lopez will do and demonstrate with the audience's participation! So you would know how amazingly effective essential oils are for healing. 
  
Her talk will commence at 9:00 until 12;00 lunchtime. You can call Tim Altonaga at 09778514415 or Anna Dolendo at 09778514366 to make your reservations! There are 60 slots available, but they are quite filling fast now, so do call Anna and Tim now! We dearly hope you will not miss the wonderful wonderful GStuff items! They will all be displayed for you to choose from! Healthy Life ahead! 

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