Mr & Ms Chinatown 2016 Winners

Mr and Ms Chinatown Jan Louie Ngo and Shirley Vy 

The newest ambassadors of the Chinese-Filipino community has been crowned at the Newport Performing Theater at Resorts World Manila, bagging the Ms Chinatown Crown is Shirley Vy and the new Mr Chinatown is Jan Ngo, 1st runners up are Lin Zeng and Sherwin Yao, and 2nd Runners Up are Pichie Lim and Wryan Chua. 

1st Runners Up Sherwin Yao and Lin Zeng 

Top 10

Nelson Lin

Sherwin Yao 

Richmond Balila 

Wryan Chua 

Jan Ngo  

Leitz Ang 

Pichie Lim 

Shirly Vy

Germaine Chuabio

Lin Zeng 

2nd Runners Up Wryan Chua and Pichie Lim 

Best in Talent: Shireen Rosales

Best in Cultural Attire: Don Kim and Trisha Dy 

Congeniality: Nelson Lin and Katrina Go

Photogenic: Eunice Rogando and Jan Ngo

Best in Swimwear: Shirley Vu and Jan Ngo

Miss Oriental: Shirley Vy 

Philippine Airlines: Sherwin Yap and Pichie Lim 

Best in Formal Wear: Leitz Ang and Benedict Siao 

Preview Magazine August 2016: Arci Muñoz

Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2016 Winners

Former Far Eastern University UAAP Courtside Reporter and Miss Manila 2016 Second Runner Up Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan bested 27 other candidates as she bagged the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 Asia Pacific International Crown.

Mutya ng Calabarzon Jaya San Jose bagged the Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and Mutya ng California Michelle Thorlund bagged the Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities. The Runners up are Mutya ng Melbourne Lynette Bradford and Mutya ng Central Luzon Ashley Singh.

#NCAA92 Day 13: EAC Notch Second Win, Perpetual Help Survive Lyceum,Arellano Punishes CSB

The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals finally ended their heartbreaking losing streak after beating out the San Sebastian Golden Stags 73-67. The Generals started the game down 13-21 as the Stags were having a good run as they extend it to the second period putting the Generals behind 38-30 at the end of the first half.

In the third period, it seems that San Sebastian emptied their gas tanks early in the first half as EAC outperformed them in that quarter 23-13 to end the third period 53-51. The Generals going to the final period secured their lead to stop the Stags and take their second win. 

Hamadou Laminou and Remy Morada topped the scoring for EAC both with 18, Laminou also had 16 rebounds in this game. Michael Calisaan leads the Stags in scoring with 15 points and 9 rebounds, the stags goes down to 1-6.

EAC Generals 73 – Laminou 18, Morada 18, Onwubere 13, King 9, Corilla 5, Munsayac 4, Serrano 4, Neri 2.

San Sebastian Golden Stags  67 – Calisaan 15, Ilagan 11, Sera Josef 7, Bulanadi 7, Mercado 6, Capobres 6, Fabian 4, Costelo 4, Gayosa 3, Baetiong 2.

The Arellano Chiefs showed no mercy to the hapless College of Saint Benilde Blazers 70-59. The Chiefs opened the game with in a dominant fashion as they down the Blazers 13-0 to start the game, still struggling after 7 games CSB made a record breaking 4 points in the opening period (that's the lowest output of a team in a quarter so far in the tournament) to end the first 16-4. 

Going to the second period the Chiefs even extended their lead up 25-6, though the Blazers were able to trim it down to just 30-18 to end the first half. In the second half CSB tried to closed in on Arellano, but to no avail the Chiefs were still able to get away with a 60-40 lead to end the third. 

In the final period a 10-4 run by the Blazers cut the lead of the Chiefs, but the Blazers were not able to sustain the run as the Chiefs pulled away with the win. 

Jiovani Jalalon is back on his winning form as he scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6assists, and 4 steals, adding to that Zach Nicholls with 14 points while Kent Salado added 11 points as Arellano moves up to 5-2 record. 

CSB now on their 8th game losing streak was led by Christian Fajarito, the sophomore had his best game in their worst record as a team scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Kendrix Belgica contributed his carreer high 12 points and 11 rebounds. 

Arellano Chiefs 70 – Jalalon 16, Nicholls 14, Salado 11, Cadavis 8, Holts 6, Viloria 6, Flores 4, Gumaru 3, Meca 2

CSB Blazers 59 – Fajarito 20, Belgica 12, Haruna 9, San Juan 8, Pajarillaga 4, Castor 2, Dixon 2, Sta. Maria 2

The Perpetual Help Altas outlast the Lyceum Pirates 71-68. Lyceum were able to control thefirst three quarters of the game beginning the game with a 21-19 lead. 

In the second period though the Perps were able to tie the ball game at 25-all the Pirates were still able to their lead up to 35-25 after a 10-0 run, but going to the end of the first half the Perps were able to make their own run to end the first half down by 4, 40-36. 

In the third period the Perps were able tk take the lead 48-47, but the Pirates were quick to respond as they end the quarter still on top 55-54. 

In the fourth period, the Perps started with a bang after a three pointer of Kieth Pido gave them a 57-55 lead, at that point there was no looking back as the Perps started a 7-0 run, the Pirates tried to get close again after a three by Shaq Allanes 68-70 with 12 seconds left in the game. 

Gab Dagangon led the Altas with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Bright Akhuetie added 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Kieth Pido and Prince Eze both scored 10 as perpetual help moves up 5-2. 

Mike Nzeusseu topped for the Pirates with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jasper Ayaay contributed 15 points for Lyceum goes down to 3-4 record. 

Perpetual Help Altas 71 – Dagangon 16, Akhuetie 13, Pido 10, Eze 10, Coronel 7, Sadiwa 6, Oliveria 4, Singontiko 3, Hao 2

Lyceum Pirates 68 – Nzeusseu 18, Ayaay 15, Alban 8, Baltazar 8, Alanes 7, Caduyac 7, Marata 3, Serafico 2

Cosmopolitan Philippines August 2016: Selena Gomez

#NCAA92 Day 12: Letran Slip Past JRU, San Beda Dominates Mapua

The defending champions Letran Knights slips past the pesky JRU Heavy Bombers 67-62. It was a low scoring first period for both squad with JRU taking a slight 12-10 advantage to end the opening quarter. In the second period Paolo Pontejos spearheaded the offense of the Heavy Bombers as they extend their lead to 29-23.

The second half was a different story for the two squads as the Knights finally took over the lead after Rey Nambatac fired a three to break the deadlock to take a 56-53 lead. At that point there was no more looking back for Letran as they secured the lead to diffuse the Heavy bombers.

Rey Nambactac again spearheaded the Knights with 29 points, while John Quinto added 12 points for Letran as they move up 5-2. On the side of JRU, Paolo Pontejos had his best outing so far with 27 points, he's the only heavy bomber to score in double digit in this game as they go down 2-4.

Letran Knights 67 – Nambatac 29, Quinto 12, Calvo 9, Sollano 4, Balanza 4, Ambohot 4, Luib 3, Bernabe 2

JRU Heavy Bombers 62 – Pontejos 27, Dela Virgen 9, Grospe 6, Lasquety 5, Mendoza 5, Teodoro 4, Poutouochi 2, Abdul Wahab 2, Cruz 2

The San Beda Red Lions were able to defend their record unblemished as they endure the toughness of the Mapua Cardinals 85-74. It was a rough road getting to their 7th straight victory as San Beda found themselves down in the first period 20-16.

But going to the second period the Red Lions unleashes their wrath as the Cardinals got plague by Turnovers giving away easy points for San Beda to pull away 29-15 in that quarter alone, the first half ended 45-35.0

In the second half, Acee Soberano bear the torch for the Red Lions as he scored 11 points in that quarter to pull the Red Lions up 67-51.In the final period though the Cardinals were able to outperform the Red Lions with a 23-18 output, Davon Potts still able to push the Red Lions to Victory.

Top scoring for the San Beda are Davon Potts who tallied 25 points and Acee Soberano  with 17 points, meanwhile two Red Lions scored double-double, Javee Mocon with 14 points and 10 rebounds and Robert Bolick who had his best game so far almost scoring a triple double with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.

On the side of Mapua, Allwell Oraeme's monster game having 21 points and 20 rebounds didn't do well for the Cardinals as they dropped their 2nd game after 7 games,

San Beda Red Lions 85 - Potts 25, Soberano 17, Mocon 14, Tankoua 11, Bolick 10, Presbitero 2, Tongco 2, Noah 2, Alas 2

Mapua Cardinals 74 - Oraeme 21, Estrella 14, Serrano 9, Raflores 8, Menina 7, Aguirre 6, Bunag 5, Orquina 4

#NCAA92 Juniors: 7/28/16

The Letran Squires finally snapped out of their losing skid after outplaying the JRU Light Bombers 74-63. The Squires had a huge 23-12 lead to open the game, going to the second period the Light Bombers continue to struggle giving the chance to the Squires to extend their lead to 41-27.

Entering the second half the Squires continue to show their dominance over the Light Bombers as they outperform them again to take extend their lead up 58-41. In the fourth period the hapless Light Bombers tried to stage a comeback even with the Squires established a 20 point lead mid way in the fourth the Light Bombers were able to make a 10-0 run though the Squires were able to keep their double digit lead and the game.

Miguel Villanueva powered the Squires with his double-double performance of 16 points and 13 rebounds, Kobe Monje and Rhayniel David added 12 and 11 points respectively, Letran equalizes their recprd with 4 wins and 4 loses.

Meanwhile the Light Bombers were led by Jeremiah De Guzman with 20 points and 8 rebounds, JRU drops to 2-6 win-loss record.

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The defending champions San Beda Red Cubs kept their immaculate record after escaping the upset ax of the Malayan Red Robins 86-84.

The Red Robins were off to a hot start as they take an early 15-3 lead as the Red Cubs struggled to find their rhythm inside the court, but before the first period ends the Mark Lagumen pummels for the Red Cubs to catch up as they tore the lead of the Red Robins down to a single point lead 23-22.

The second period heats up as both squad started to take turn in getting the lead, the first half ended with both teams having 25 points a piece giving the Red Robins the slim lead 48-47. In the third period it was still a seesaw battle between the two reds, but this time the Cubs were able to take the lead at the end of the period at 68-64.

Going to the final ten minutes of the game the Cubs started to pull away as they take a 76-66 midway in the quarter, but the Robins started to stage a comeback as they slowly cut the lead of the cubs and even taking the lead at 84-83 after Jasper Salenga made his free throws, with 6 seconds left in the game Prince Etrata stun the Red Robins as he fired a cold blooded three to give the Red Cubs the victory.

Mark Lagumen led the roar of the Red Cubs with 21 points, Addie Velasquez added 13 points, and Joshua Tagala contributed 12 points, San Beda remains unbeaten after seven games. Romuel Junsay  top scored for the Red Robins in losing efforts with 27 points, Jasper Salenga added 12 points, while Bryan Lacap and Samudio contributed 11 points each, Malayan drops to 5-2.

Tunog Star Magic

Known for their roster of very talented artists and performers, Star Magic is set to launch the "Tunog Star Magic" the newest segment in the Youtube channel of Star Magic, the segment aims to showcase the talents of selected Star Magic Artists whether they are professional or budding singers.

Among the talents that will perform in Tunog Star Magic are Bugoy Drilon, Leizel Garcia, Khalil Ramos, CJ Navato, Kristel Fulgar, Marion, Immanuelle Vera, Tippy Dos Santos, Kira Balinger, Loisa Andalio, Maris Racal, Grae Fernandez. Jovit Baldovino, Ylona Garcia, Bailey May and a lot more Star Magic Artists.

The performances will be uploaded every Thursday, 6pm starting this July 28 at Star Magic's official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/starmagicphils.
 
Star Magic is set to celebrate their 24th anniversary this Sunday in ASAP dubbed as the Grand Star Magic Day.

Garage Magazine August 2016: Enrique Gil

#NCAA92 Day 11: Arellano Escape Past EAC, Lyceum Edges San Sebastian, Perpetual Help Down CSB.

In the first game of the triple header Tuesday of the 92nd season of the NCAA, the Arellano Chiefs were able to escape the upset monger EAC Generals 88-82. 

The Chiefs were up early in the first period at 13-3, but the Generals didn't let the Chiefs walk away easily over them as they were able to take the lead 22-21. In the second period the Chiefs made a quick work to take the momentum away from the generals as they take a 45-36 to end the first half. 

The second half the Generals again are gaining momentum as they were able to slowly, but surely erased lead of the Chiefs to end the third period up 66-62. The final ten minutes of the game intensifies as it became a tit for tat ball game between the two squads, but the Chiefs were able to pull away entering the last five minute mark putting the Generals at bay. 

Lervin Flores led the way for the Chiefs  with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Jiovani Jalalon had 15 points and 12 assists as Arellano bounces back after losing to San Beda in their last game to go up 4-2. 

On the side of EAC, Hamadou Laminou topped the scoring with 23 points, while Remy Morada added 17 points and Sidney Onwubere had 16 points and 14 rebounds, The Generals went down to 1-5.  

Arellano Chiefs 88 – Flores 20, Jalalon 15, Cadavis 12, Alcoriza 10, Salado 7, Nicholls 7, Viloria 5, Canete 4, Gumaru 3, Zamora 3, Holts 1, Enriquez 1

EAC Generals 82 – Laminou 23, Morada 17, Onwubere 16, King 11, Munsayac 10, Guzman 3, Pascua 1, General 1
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In the second game, the Lyceum Pirates were able to outlast the San Sebastian Golden Stags in a tight 83-79 ball game. 

The first quarter went neck and neck for both squad as no team gave any chance for their opponents to pull away or to get away with more than 3 point advantage, the Stags took a slim 24-23 lead in the first period. Going to the second period Lyceum stunned the Stags as they took an early 14-0 run to pull away 37-24. though the stags were able to stop the bleeding they still ended the first half down 41-48.

At the start of the second half the Stags made an early chase and they slowly erased the lead of Lyceum down to just a single point, to end the quarter 59-58. In the final period Lyceum made a quick adjustment to take the lead 79-71. but the Stags still holding on were able to get as close as 79-81.

Mike Nzeusseu had a big 24 points and 26 rebounds performance in this game to equalize the record of Lyceum to 3-3, Ryan Costelo and Jerick Fabian led the Stags in scoring having 23 and 19 points respectively as they go down to 1-5

Lyceum Pirates 83 – Nzeusseu 26, Baltazar 14, Ayaay 10, Alanes 10, Caduyac 9, Marata 7, Serafico 4, Alban 2, Malabanan 1

San Sebastian Golden Stags 79 – Costelo 23, Fabian 19, Ilagan 15, Calisaan 10, Mercado 3, Quipse 3, Sera Josef 2, Johnson 2, Calma 2
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In the final game, the Perpetual Help Altas thrashes the still struggling CSB Blazers 70-55. The Altas showed early dominance over the Blazers as they take an early 15-6 lead in the first period, though going into the second period the Blazers were able to recover scoring an 18-17 second quarter performance to end the first half down 24-32. 

In the second half, momentum shifted back to the side of the Altas as they again outperformed the Blazers in the third 25-15 to extend their lead to 57-39. In the fourth period the blazers were able to answer the shots of the Altas, but it wasn't enough for them to build a momentum to make a comeback. 

Bright Akhuetie and Gab Dagangon top scored for the Altas with 21 and 16 points respectively, Perpetual Help moves up to 4-2, meanwhile Alfonso Saavedra was the lone player on the side of CSB to score in double digit with1 5 points, the Blazers remain win less after 7 games.  

Perpetual Help Altas  70 – Akhuetie 21, Dagangon 16, Eze 10, Pido 7, Hao 7, Coronel 6, Dizon 2, Singontiko 1

CSB Blazers 55 – Saavedra 15, Domingo 9, Youg 9, Haruna 6, Fajarito 6, Dixon 4, Belgica 3, Castor 2, Pajarillaga 1,

Globe Switch

Last July 21, Globe Telecoms launches their newest app that will enable the users to control their data usage, as we all know telco's don't offer unlimited data promos anymore instead consumers are given limited per byte data promos such as the GoSurf plans that ranges from 40mb to 1GB of internet, and it is really annoying every time we receive a text message telling us that we already consumed the data allowance we are subscribe to when in fact we don't even know where those bytes went. 

Globe Prepaid's Jaime Alfonso demonstrate to the press and media on how to use the Switch App and what are the functions of the app. Globe Switch is designed with three main functions: OFFERS, CONTROL and USAGE. Under Offers are the best app deals that are only exclusive within Globe Switch. These deals are ready for download, ideal for those new to navigating online and using mobile data.

 Users can freely try and purchase these deals at a more affordable price. Globe Switch is your gateway to more than 3 GB worth of access to over 50 of the most popular apps. Purchases are conveniently charged to ones prepaid load, while some apps are permanently FREE to explore.

                                           

Metro Magazine August 2016: Liza Soberano

#NCAA92 Juniors: 7/25/16

The Perpetual Help Junior Altas routs the Letran Squires 88-68. A dominant Junior Altas team opened  the game as they showed power early in the first period drubbing the Squires 21-9, though the Squires were able to at least trim the lead of the Junior Altas down 19-28 to end the first period.

Entering the second period Letran tried to closed in at 31-36, but the Perps were able to pull away again to finish the first half 48-34. In the second half a more aggressive Junior Altas outperforming the Squires putting them down 70-48 at the end of the third. In the final period the Perps were able to maintain their huge lead to secure their fourth win.

Jielo Razon led the Junior Altas with 23 points and 10 rebounds, Errol  Bongay added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Jasper Cuevas and Esvin Inliwan racked up 10 points each. Perpetual Help moves up 4-3 record.

Keifer Cordero scored 15 points and 8 rebounds for the Squires, Kurt Reyson, Anton Tamayo, and Rhayniel David register 12, 11, 10 points respectively. Letran drops to 3-4 record.
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The San Beda Red Cubs held on to their first quarter storm to escape past the late run of the San Sebastian Staglets 74-66 as they stay undefeated in the tournament.

The 8 peat seeking defending champs started the game red hot as they thrashed the Staglets with a 27-6 first period with Sam Abuhijleh torching the Red Cubs with 16 points in the opening quarter.

But coming to the succeeding quarters the Red Cubs slows down as the Staglets were able to slowly erase the lead and caught up with the defending champs, the first half ended 42-25, while in the third period the Staglets were able to come closer at 42-54.

In the final period, the Staglets tried to stage a comeback, but the Red Lions were able to counter it using their early 22 point lead that they established in the first period to take the win.

Team Captain Sam Abuhijleh head the Red Cubs in this win with a season high 30 points and 14 rebounds, Joshua Tagala added 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Evan Nelle scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. San Beda remained undefeated after 6 games.

Wendell Binarao top scored for the Staglets with 25 points and 13 rebounds, Kobe Canoy contributed 17 points, while Kenneth Villapondo added 6 points and 11 rebounds. San Sebastian losses their 7th straight game and remain winless in the tournament.
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The La Salle Greenhills Greenies bounced back after escaping the JRU Light Bombers 70-63. It was a tight opening period between the two teams with the Greenies leading by 5 at the end of the first 18-13, but going to the second period the light bombers struggled to score letting the Greenies pull away to end the first half 40-25.

Going in to the second half the Light Bombers energy returned as they became more aggressive outscoring the Greenies 23-12 to trim the lead down to 4, 52-48. But in the final period the Greenies were able to destroy the momentum that the Light Bombers had in the third as they were able to extend and take a more secured lead to take the victory.

Troy Mallillin retains the #1 spot in the MVP race as he scored 20 points and 8 rebounds, Joel Cagulangan added 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals as LSGH returned to the winning column with 4-3 record.

On the side of the Light Bombers, Ronn Camua top scored with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jeremiah Guzman added 10 points and 6 rebounds, JRU losses back to back to drop 2-5 in the standings.
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The Malayan Red Robins beats up the EAC Brigadiers 98-74 to bounce back to the winning column after suffering their first loss in their last outing. The Red Robins showed their eagerness to bounce back after their lopsided defeat with an impressive 34-10 performance in the first period.

In the second period, the Brigadiers showed more power as they were able to outscore the Red Robins by a single point 25-24, to end the first half still down 58-35. It was tied ball game in the third as both teams scored 19, with the Red Robins holding on to their 23 point lead to end the third  up 77-54.

The Brigadiers tried to catch up with the performance of the Red Robins, but the Red Robins were able to answer all of their baskets making it difficult for the Brigadies to caught up with the solid offense and defense of the Red Robins.

Bryan Samudio had his best game this season as he scored 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Red Robins, adding to that are Brian Lacap with 17 points and 8 rebounds, Romual Junsay with 15 points and Jasper Salenga with 12 points, the Red Robins moves up to 5-1 to take the solo third spot.

Meanwhile, Maui Cruz top scored for the Brigadiers scoring 18 points, C-Jay Boado contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds, Angelo Beduria and Roland Baliquig added 12 and 11 points each, EAC drops their 7th game to remain win less in the tournament.
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The Arellano Braves kept their record immaculate after they beat up the Lyceum Junior Pirates 91-77. The braves began the game on a high note as they took an early 29-17 lead in the first period, going to the second the Junior Pirates reverses their output as they scored more 24-16 though they are still down 41-45.

In the second half the Braves showed their dominance again as they scored 28 points in the third quarter against 16 of the Junior Pirates to end the third with a huge 73-57 lead, in the final quarter the Braves maintained their control over the game to secure the victory.

Carlo Abdeza had a season high 31 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Braves in this triumph, Aaron Fermin added another double d after scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Lars Sunga added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Arellano retain the top spot along with San Beda with both team having 6-0

Makki Santos topped on the side of the Junior Pirates scoring 15 point and rebounds in this game, Leeian Salazar and Vincent Cunanan chalked up 12 and 10 points respectivelym while Chester Jungco provided 13 rebounds and 7 points as Lyceum drops to 3-4.

#NCAA92 Day 10: Perpetual Help Stun Letran, Mapua Returns To The Winning Column, San Beda Completes A Comeback

The Perpetual Help Altas outlast the defending champions Letran Knight in a tight low scoring ball game 61-55. The first period went really low for the two squad limiting each other to single digit production finishing the period 9-6 in favor of the defending champs.

Entering the second period the Knights made a quick run to extend their lead to 15-8, but the Perps made a run of their own 14-7 to take the lead 23-22, the first half ended with a slim 27-26 lead for the Perps.

In the third the Perps were able to control the game as they were able to keep their lead, though the Knights were able to tie the game again at 39 with 5:27 left in the third. The tight third period ended with the Perps taking a slim 46-45 lead.

In the final period, the Perps tried to pull away early in the game taking a 54-49 lead, but the Knights were able to trim the lead down to just one 54-53. Going to the final minute of the game the Knights ran out of gas as the Perps pulled away 61-55.

Bright Akhuetie had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Gab Dagangon added 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Jeffrey Coronel scored 13 points and 5 rebounds, the Perpetual Help Altas moves up to 3-2 record.

Rey Nambatac led the Knights again with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while John Calvo added 12 points as Letran ended their 4 game winning streak to take their second loss.


Perpetual Help Altas 61 - Akhuetie 21, Dagangon 14, Coronel 13, Pido 7, Dizon 2, Eze 2, Singontiko 2

Letran Knights 55 - Nambatac 19, Calvo 12, Apreku 6, Quinto 6, Sollano 6, Pambid 4, Dela Pena 2

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The Mapua Cardinals bounces back after winning big against the San Sebastian Stags 88-75. Though it was a tight first quarter between the two squad that ended 20-all the second period was a different story.

The Stags started the second period hot as they take an early 6-0 run to take a 26-20 lead, but Mapua were able to tie the game again at 31-all after a three by Biteng in the 5:37 mark of the quarter. Entering the last 3 minutes of the first half, Mapua started to pull away taking a 48-36 lead.

The Stags kept on chasing Mapua in the second half even trimming the lead down to 53-48 early in the third, but Mapua were able to keep the lead up to end the third period 64-53.

In the fourth, Mapua even extended their lead up to 18, 83-65 with 5:17 left in the game. the Stags continued to trail behind though they were still fighting even putting up a buzzer beating three by Ian Valdez.

Five Cardinals scored double digits in this game led by Exi Biteng who had his best game this season top scoring the Cardinals with 19 points, 15 points came from the three point area, Darrell Menina, Andrew Estrella, and Joseph Eriobu contributed 15, 14, and 12 points respectively, while Allwell Oraeme provided 22 rebounds and 13 points.

Justine Mercado had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Stags, while Regille  Ilagan had 17 points as San Sebastian goes down to 1-4, meanwhile Mapua moves up to 5-1

Mapua Cardinals 88 - Biteng 19, Menina 15, Estrella 14, Oraeme 13, Eriobu 12, Isit 7, Serrano 6, Orquina 2

San Sebastian Stags 75 - Mercado 18, Ilagan 17, Calisaan 9, Quipse 7, Capobres 6, Valdez 6, Fabian 5, Johnson 5, Bulanadi 2
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The San Beda Red Lions completed a comeback against the Arellano Chiefs 101-86  to stay undefeated in the tournament. Arellano took charge early in the game as they dominate the Red Lions 17-2 until the 3 minute mark were San Beda were able to score a couple of points to end the opening period down 10-19.

Going to the second  period the Chiefs continues to dominate San Beda extending the lead by 22 at 36-14 with 6 minutes still in the first half, but even with the huge lead the Red Lions were able to get their rhythm back to slowly, but surely trim the lead of Arellano down 37-47  to end the second period.

San Beda sustained their aggressiveness in the second half as they went on to erase the lead of the Chiefs, at 2:10 mark of the quarter Radge Tongco puts up a three that finally gave the lead to San Beda 66-65, but that didn't last long as Lervin Flores answered back to retake the lead 67-66,

Arellano again extended the lead 72-68, but San Beda still were able to tie the game 72-all at the end of the third. In the final 10 minutes of the game, the Red Lions became unstoppable as they take the lead after a 5 point straight output of Davon Potts to give San Beda 81-75 lead.

The Arellano Chiefs looked like they already emptied their gas tank as they struggle to fight back the runs that San Beda is making. The Red Lions even ballooned their lead up by 14 points with less than a minute remaining.

Davon Potts led the roar for San Beda with 31 points, Donald Tangkoua provided defense at the paint having 14 rebounds and 28 points, while Radge Tongco added 12 points for the Red Lions as they stay undefeated after 6 games.

The bus driver Jiovani Jalalon led the Chiefs with 25 points, Kent Salado added 16 points, and Allen Enriquez had 12 points, Arellano goes down to 3-2.

San Beda Red Lions 101 - Potts 31, Tankoua 28, Tongco 12, Noah 8, Presbitero 6, Soberano 6, Bolick 5, Sara 3, Mocon 1, Oftana 1

Arellano Chiefs 86 - Jalalon 25, Salado 16, Enriquez 12, Flores 10, Meca 7, Cadavis 6, Holts 4, Aguilar 3, Gumaru 3

Camp Sawi

Viva Films is bringing to you the ultimate hugot film of the year "Camp Sawi", starring Andi Eigenmann, Arci Munoz, Bela Padilla, Kim Molina, and Yassi Pressman will be the five Sawi girls that will go on retreat in a camp that is headed by Sam Milby, written and directed by Irene Villamor showing this August

            

Update: August 24, 2016

Review:

Camp Sawi 9/10:

The movie revolves around five main guests in the camp and of course the Camp Master(Sam Milby).  Starting off the 5 guests with Bridgette(Bela Padilla) a striving bank teller that got her heart broken after she was dumped by his boyfriend for 10 years, arriving at the Camp Sawi she first met Jessica(Yassi Pressman) the youngest in the camp she got sawi after her boyfriend joined the #LoveWins bandwagon, then after that she met Clarisse(Andi Eigenmann) a fellow sawi who's hiding a dark secret about her life, next is of course Gwen(Arci Munoz) the outgoing happy go lucky rocker chic that as dumped by her boyfriend in a not so good way, and finally not but definitely not the least Joanna(Kim Molina) Her character has the best love story not until tragedy visits it.

Pros?

The movie was very light and funny this one is a bit different to the usual Hugot movies that we saw before that is usually heavy specially in the conflict stage, this movie I can say will really teach you how to move on, how to find closure to relationships that were left open ended and hanging.

I love how the story flowed in the movie, smooth, but with "Kurot" the type that will make you realize that you somehow get to relate with the five characters, I also loved how Direk Irene and Direk Joyce created the back stories of each sawi, putting on some twists and turns in the story that you have to watch out for in the movie.

The song choices were really good, I love how the songs put drama on every scene specially on the scene were the girls partied wild at the beach after they resolved a conflict. The Camera Angles used i in the movie gave justice to the very beautiful island of Bantayan in Cebu plus the very beautiful lead actresses complemented the beautiful location.

In terms of acting hands down Bela Padilla and Arci Munoz nailed this one, drama or comedy every scene will either make you cry or make you laugh so hard, they're the Yin and Yang of the movie they are the exact opposite characters that was perfectly jelled in the movie.

Cons?

Since there are six main protagonist in the movie there are some characters that didn't shine in the movie specially the role of Andi Eigenmann, her role was very beautiful her acting was really great, the only problem is that I find her character to be to hidden in the movie.

Another one is Yassi, her character as the Young Wild and Free Jessica was cut short for some obvious reasons, though I love how they did the twist with the character of Andi and Yassi this one really deceived me.

All in all the movie was beautifully crafted and created, this is so far the best movie from Viva Films this year and I bet your 250 pesos will not go to waste watching this movie. 

#NCAA92 Juniors: 7/21/16

The Light Bombers of JRU gets back in the winning column after sending the EAC Brigadiers on their 6th straight defeat 85-67. The first period was tied between the two squads ending at 14 a piece, going to the second period the Light Bombers were able to pull away to take a 38-27 lead.

In the second half the Brigadiers were able to trim the lead of the Light Bombers 59-51 to end the third period, in the final period JRU were able to pull away and extended their lead to 18. 

Toby Agustin scored 26 points and 15 rebounds for the Light Bombers as they move up to 2-4, Jeremiah Guzman scored 12 points, Timothy Balliad and Kobe Caballero added 11 points each, and John Berwite made another double double 10 points and 13 rebounds for JRU. 

C Jay Boado led the Brigadiers in losing efforts with 20 points, Maui Cruz and Edgar Tapales contributed 12 and 10 points respectively as EAC drop their 6th game. 

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In the second game, the Lyceum Junior Pirates upset the number 4 seed La Salle Greenhills Greenies 82-77, even with the Greenies started the game strong with a 22-17 lead in the first half. 

The second quarter surge of the Junior Pirates gave way for them to control the game and to keep the Greenies at bay in the succeeding quarters, the first half ended with a slim 42-41 lead for the Junior Pirates, while the  third period ended with Lyceum extending their lead a bit 66-61. 

Rebounding was the waterloo of the Greenies as they were out rebounded by the Junior Pirates 61-36, though the Greenies were able to capitalize on the Turn overs of the Junior Pirates having 29 turnover points it wasn't enough for them to take the victory. 

Chester Jungco scored a big double-double performance for the Junior Pirates with 16 points and 16 rebounds, Mclaude Guadana added 16 points also, while Vincent Cunanan had 14 points and 9 rebounds, Jun Jun Cecilio had 13 points, while Makki Santos contributed 9 points and 10 rebounds. 

Troy Mallillin led the Greenies in thios defeat with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Joel Cagulangan and Haribon Espinosa added 13 points a piece as they drop to 3-3 making a quadruple tie in fourth to seventh rank..  

Ignacio De Loyola

JESCOM FILMS PHILIPPINES presents the feature film IGNACIO DE LOYOLA starring Andreas Muñoz, Javier Godino, and Julio Perillan. Showing this July 27 2016

A modern and very human take on the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, often called 'The Saint of Second Chances.' 

As a brash, hot-headed soldier in a time of political upheaval in Spain, the young Iñigo went from living a life of brutal violence and debauchery, to becoming one of the greatest saints in the history of the Church. 

This film chronicles Iñigo's torturous struggle to turn from darkness to light—a struggle that nearly destroyed him, but also gave him the key to a spiritual weapon that continues to save lives to this very day.

Produced by Jesuit Communications Philippines (JesCom), IGNACIO DE LOYOLA was shot on location over two months in the northern regions of Spain.

#NCAA92 Day 9: JRU Escape Past EAC, Lyceum Beats Up CSB.

Teytey Teodoro's last second basket pulled the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bomber back to the winning column after  escaping the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals 60-59.

JRU was so eager to get back to the winning column as they go to a hot start 19-10 in the first period, going to the second period the Generals turn things around as they take over the lead after outscoring JRU 20-10 to end the first half 30-29. 

In the second half became a seesaw battle with JRU getting the better to end the third 45-44. In the fourth period the Generals were able to take a 4 point lead going to 2:44 mark, but JRU didn't let the Generals pull away as they retake the lead 58-57 with 0:46 remaining.

Francis Munsayac pushed the Generals to win as he bank a two-pointer to take a 59-58 lead with 0:18 seconds left, but what the Generals thought as a win was purported after Teytey Teodoro saved the win for JRU as he successfully put in the salvage play with 0:04.

Teytey Teodoro led JRU with 21 points, Mark Cruz added 14 markers, the Heavy Bombers goes up to 2-3. The two imports of EAC on the other hand worked for them producing double-double outputs, Sidney Onwubere scored  18 points and 19 rebounds and Hamadou Laminou adds 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Generals goes down to 1-4

JRU Heavy Bombers 60 – Teodoro 21, Cruz 14, Grospe 6, Dela Paz 5, Poutouchi 4, Abdul Wahab 4, Lasquety 2, Mendoza 2, Evardo 2

EAC Generals 59 – Onwubere 18, Laminou 14, King 7, Serrano 7, Guzman 6, Munsayac 4, Morada 3


In the second game the Lyceum Pirates moves up to 2-3 after disposing the still struggling College of Saint Benilde Blazers 75-58.

Struggling to find rhythm the Blazers scored only 7 points to open the first period as opposed to the 17 points of Lyceum, going to the second period the Blazers were able to tie the output of Lyceum at 16 points in that period though they are still down 33-23 at the end of the first half.

Adrian Alban top scored for the Pirates with 21 points, while Mike Nzeusseu added 15 points and 22 rebounds. on the side of  the 0-6 Blazers Christian Fajarito and Yankie Haruna scored 13 points.


Lyceum Pirates 75 – Alban 21, Nzeusseu 15, Baltazar 13, Alanes 11, Ayaay 6, Caduyac 6, Marata 1, Serafico 1, Magbuhos 1

CSB Blazers 58 – Fajarito 13, Haruna 13, Young 8, Dixon 8, Saavedra 6, Domingo JJ 4, San Juan 2, Pajarillaga 2, Pasamante 2

That Thing Called Tanga Na

Regal Films proudly brings to you another epic comedy movie this year starring Billy Crawford, Kean Cipriano, Mart Escudero, Eric Quizon and Angeline Quinto, the movie is entitled "That Thing Called Tanga Na" directed by Joel Lamangan, 

"That Thing Called Tanga Na" tackles the story of five gay friends that has different personalities that found comfort, each of them has struggles in life and in love.

The group is headed by Papa Chiu(Quizon) a rich lawyer/businessman that is a closeted gay, he was married and has an 8 year old son Railey, Papa Chiu also has a long time male partner Russell(AlbieCasino). CC(Cipriano) is a fashion designer and owns an online clothing company that he sets up from scratch, CC is in a relationship with Charles (Ken Alfonso).

Next is George(Escudero) aka Georgette. 28. is the only transgender in the group, Georgette wanted to have a child of her own, that's why she sorted to being the benefactor to Greg(Luke Conde). Baldo(Crawford) a straight acting security guard that works in CC's company, he has a long time boyfriend Billy(Paolo Gumabao) 

Last member of the group is Shirley(Quinto), a single mother and the only rose among the tulips, she is the only legit female in the group, she will serve as the narrator of the movie that will retell the story of her four gay friends whom she witnessed in the past 5 years of their friendship,

Also starring in the movie are Albie Casino, Nikki Valdez, Jerald Napoles, Vangie Labalan, Ken Alfonso, Luke Conde. Paolo Gumabao, Shine Kuk, and Timothy Yap. That Thing Called Tanga Na is set to premiere this August 10. 

#NCAA92 Day 8: Letran Extend Winning Streak, Arellano Halts Mapua's Winning Streal, San Beda Take Solo Lead.

The Defending Champions Letran Knights extends their winning streak to four as they beat the San Sebastian Golden Stags 90-77.

The Knights begins the game strong leading the Stags 19-9 entering the 5 minute mark of the opening period, but entering the last 3 minute minute of the the quarter the Stags were able to tie the game at 23-all and even taking over the lead to end the first period 28-23.

In the second period the Golden Stags ran out of gas as they struggled scoring and letting the Knights capitalized to take a 20-10 run to retake the lead 43-38 at the end of the first half.

Entering the second half the Stags tried to keep the game as close as possible as Rey Nambatac was still unstoppable keeping them at bay 63-57.

Arriving in the final 10 minute of regulation the Knights were able to pull away to take their biggest lead of the game at 13 to finish the Stags and to take home the victory.

Rey Nambatac had another career high performance having 40 points and 10 rebound, McJour Luib added 12 points as the Knights moves up to 4-1. Regille Illagan lead the Golden Stags again in losing efforts producing 23 points, Ryan Costelo added 17 points as San Sebastian dropped to 1-3


Letran Knights  90 - Nambatac 40, Luib 12, Balanza 11, Calvo 10, Sollano 7, Quinto 4, Ambohot 3, Pambid 3

San Sebastian Golden Stags 77 - Ilagan 23, Costelo 17, Capobres 11, Fabian 6, David 5, Valdez 5, Baetiong 2, Bulanadi 2, Calisaan 2, Johnson 2, Mercado 2

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In the second game the Arellano Chiefs dealt the Mapua Cardinals their first loss for the season after a huge 96-75 victory.

It seems that all is not well for Mapua even with Oraeme returning in this game, as the Chiefs made a quick work to control the game even with Mapua taking a close first half down by just 4 points 33-29.

Moving to the second half the Chiefs started to get hot and totally edges out Mapua in the third period 66-51. inside the final two minutes of the game the Chiefs pulled away 96-71 their biggest lead of the game.

Kent Sallado led the Chiefs with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Zach Nicholls added 16 points for Arellano as they go up 3-1. Andrew Estrella top scored for the Cardinals with 20 points and 5 rebounds, Justin Serrano added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Joseph Eriobu scored 12 points and 9 rebounds as Mapua gets their first loss after 4 straight wins.

Arellano Chiefs 96 - Salado 20, Nicholls 16, Flores 10, Aguilar 10, Jalalon 8, Gumaru 7, Enriquez 6, Villaoria 5, Cadavis 4, Holts 4, Canete 4, Alcoriza 2

Mapua Cardinals 75 - Estrella 20, Serrano 12, Eriobu 12, Isit 10, Oraeme 9, Bunag 6, Biteng 3, Orquina 3
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The San Beda Red Lions remained the only undefeated team in the tournament after defeating the Perpetual Help Altas 88-70. 

It was a close first quarter for both squad with San Beda taking a slim 25-22 lead over the Altas. But going into the next two quarters the Red Lions started to dominate ending the first half 45-35, in the third period San Beda even extended their lead 65-49.

In the fourth period the Altas tried to catch up with the Red Lions, but the Red Lions prevailed and even extended their lead up by as much as 25 points to down the Altas, 

Donald Tankoua led the roar for the Red Lions having 20 points and 10 rebounds, AC Soberano contributed 15 points and Robert Bolick added 12 points as San Beda keep their clean slate at 5-0.

Gab Dagangon top scored for the Altas with 14 points and 8 rebounds, Gerald Dizon and Bright Akhuetie added 13 points each, while Jeffrey Coronel  provided 12 points for Perpetual as they go down 2-2. 

San Beda Red Lions 88 – Tankoua 20, Soberano 15, Bolick 12, Potts 9, Tongco 8, Mocon 7, Presbitero 6, Oftana 5, Carlos 4, Alas 2

Perpetual Help Altas 70 – Dagangon 14, Dizon 13, Akhuetie 13, Coronel 12, Pido 9, Singontiko 3, Yuhico 2, Eze 2, Cabiltes 2

#NCAA92 Juniors: 07/18/16

The Letran Squires bounced back after beating the San Sebastian Staglets 80-73. The Squires began the game down 23-18 as San Sebastian was on roll early in the game, but going to the second period the Staglets ran out of gas as they score 10 points only letting the Squires pull away to take a 42-33 lead at the end of the first half.

Entering the second half the Staglets were able to make a run to trim the lead of the Squires down to 56-61 at the end of the third period. Going to the final period, the Staglets played a catch up game, but the Squires were able to secure the lead and keep the Staglets at bay to take the victory. 

Kobe Monje stars in this Letran win as he scored 22 points and 10 rebounds, Kurt Reyson added 11 points and 11 assists, and Miguel Villanueva added 12 pointsand 8 rebounds, as the Squires even their record at 3-3. On the side of the San Sebastian, Jeric Isidro top scored with 13 points, Bryan Pelias and Warren Binarao added 11 and 10 points respectively as the Staglets remain win less at 0-6. 

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The San Beda Red Cubs trounces the LSGH Creenies 97-72 to stay on top of the standings. It was a close start between the two squads with the first period going to the side of the Red Cubs taking a slim 21-19 lead. A lopsided second period left the Greenies down as the Red Cubs extend their lead 47-33 at the end of the first half. 

The Red Cubs remained consistent and dominant entering the second half as the Greenies struggles to catch up as the Red Cubs pushes their lead up to 28 points, the third period ended with the Greenies down 72-51. 

Red Cubs Team Captain Sam Abuhijleh led the roar with 18 points, Germy Mahinay added 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Addie Velasquez  contributed 10 points for San Beda as they stay undefeated after 5 games. Troy Mallillin and Vincent David led the Greenies with 18 an 17 points as LSGH go down 3-2. 

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The Perpetual Help Junior Altas ties their record at 3-3 after dispatching the EAC Brigadiers 87-70. Ot was a seesaw battle between the two squads as they take turns in getting the lead, the first period went to the side of the Junior Altas 24-17, but the second period the Brigadiers turned things around as they out scored the Junior Altas 23-11 to end the first half up 40-35.

Entering the second half is a different story with the Junior Altas imposing their dominance over the struggling Brigadiers as they were only able to score 8 points against the 28 points of the Junior Altas giving them a huge 63-48 advantage at the end of the third. In the final period the Brigadiers tried to stage a comeback, but momentum is still with the Junior Altas as they were able to keep the lead and the game.

Errol Bongay had a double-double output of 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Junior Altas, adding to that is Jielo Razon with 20 points also and 7 rebounds. League Leading Kerby Dulatre leads the scoring for the Brigadiers scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds, CJ Boado added 16 points as EAC-ICA stay win less after five games.
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The Arellano Braves dealt the Malayan Red Robins their first loss after defeating them 83-74. It was a tight start for both squad with the Braves getting the lead at the end of the first 22-21. Going in the second period the Braves made a quick work to extend their lead 48-42 at the end of the first half.

The Red Robins tried to make a run to erase the lead of the Braves late in the third period, but still the Braves took the lead 61-58. Entering the final period the Braves took an early 8-0 run to make a more comfortable 69-60 lead early in the fourth. The rebounding of the Braves was their biggest advantage as they had 63 rebounds against the 39 of the Red Robins.

Guilmer Dela Torre posted another double-double output having 15 points and 13 rebounds, Aaron Fermin had 11 points and 13 rebounds, Lars Sunga and Jayson Danas added 13 and 12 points respectively as the Braves goes for their 5th straight win.

Jasper Salenga led the Red Robins with 27 points and 11 rebounds, Romuel Junsay added 13 points, and Juaquin Garcia scored 11 points as Malayan goes down to 4-1.
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The Lyceum Junior Pirates takes a huge win over the JRU Light Bombers 92-74. The Junior Pirates opens the game with a huge 12-2 run, the Leeian Salazar had 11 points early in the first to help Lyceum take a 26-13 lead. In the second period the Junior Pirates extends their lead further 48-33 to end the first half.

The second half was a no different story as the Junior Pirates continues to dominate the Light Bombers in the third period 73-51. The Light Bombers were able to out perform the Junior Pirates in the fourth period 23-19, but it wasn't enough as the Junior Pirates already secured the victory.

Leeian Salazar topped the scoring for the Junior Pirates with 25 points, Mclaude Guadana added 18 points, and Chester Jungco scored a double double 15 points and 16 rebounds as Lyceum moves up to 2-3 record. Ronn Camua and Timothy Ballad scored 17 and 15 points each for the Light Bombers, while Benedict Buno and Toby Agustin scored 11 points each as JRU dropped to 1-4.  

Mr & Ms Chinatown Male Candidates

The most prestigious Filipino-Chinese pageant in the Philippines returns this year to look for the next ambassadors of friendship and goodwill of the Filipino Chinese Community. 15 young and handsome chinoys will vie for the Mister Chinatown title that was Kurt Ong back in 2014, coronation will be this July 31 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila and will be telecast on August 7 in ABSCBN after GGV

Candidate #1: Wryan Chua 蔡奇展
Height: 5’8"
Chinese School: Philippine Cultural College

Candidate #2: Agassi Ching 莊宜昌
Height: 5’7.5"
Chinese School: Grace Christian College

Candidate #3: Sherwin Yao 姚东宏
Height: 5’8.5
Chinese School: Xavier School

Candidate #4: Carl Yau 劉德煌
Height: 5’8
Chinese School: Grace Christian College

Candidate #5: Jan Louie Ngo 王漢民
Height: 5’9
Chinese School: Jubilee Christian Academy

Candidate #6: Don Kim
Height: 5’9

Candidate #7: Homar Liu 劉曉福
Height: 5’10
Chinese School: Chang Kai Shek College

Candidate #8: Neil Guevarra 施吉隆
Height: 5’10
Chinese School: Xavier School 

Candidate #9: Lanz Tan 陳志成
Height: 6’0
Chinese School: Grace Christian College

Candidate #10: Nelson Lin 林威龙
Height: 6’0
Chinese School: Chang Kai Shek and LRA

Candidate #11: Richmond Balila 许文明
Height: 6’0
Chinese School: Uno High School

Candidate #12: Benedict Siao 蔡继荣
Height: 6’2
Chinese School: Philippine Cultural College

Candidate #13: Marlon Gan 颜天赏
Height: 6’0
Chinese School: Philippine Buddhacare Academy

Candidate #14: Brenson Go 吴子宏
Height: 6’2
Chinese School: Grace Christian College

Candidate #15: John Chantong 陳振鋒
Height: 6’2.5
Chinese School: Xavier School