#NCAA92 Day 24: San Sebastian Extend Winning Streak, EAC Halt Streaking JRU, Letran Snap Out of Slump.

The San Sebastian Stags extends their winning streak to four after defeating the Lyceum Pirates 77-69. The first half went neck and neck for both squads with the first quarter going to the Stags 13-12 and the second period going to the side of the Pirates 30-28. 

Entering the second half the Stags started to pull away as they were able to outscore the Pirates in the third period 27-17 to take a 55-47 lead. The Pirates tried to make a comeback in the fourth, but it wasn't enough as the Stags already secured the win.

Regilie Ilagan led the Stags with 25 points, Jerrick Fabian had 12 points and Allyn Bulanadi and Alvin Capobres added 10 points each. Mike Nzeusseu was the lone bright for the Pirates having 24 points and 19 rebounds. 

San Sebastian Golden Stags 77 - Ilagan 25, Fabian 12, Bulanadi 10, Capobres 10, David 6, Calisaan 4, Costelo 4, Mercado 2, Serajosef 2, Valdez 2

Lyceum Pirates 69 - Nzeusseu 24, Caduyac 8, Serafico 8, Alban 7, Ayaay 5, Alanes 4, Magbuhos 4, Baltazar 3, Soriano 3, Rubite 2, Marata 1

The EAC Generals stunned the streaking JRU Heavy Bombers in a controversial 63-60 victory to finally end their slump. 

The Generals started the game on a high note having a 14-8 lead in the first period, entering the second period JRU still couldn't get their rhythm as the Generals pulled away to end the first half up 34-19. 

In the second half finally the Heavy Bombers were able to pick up their game as they outscored the Generals in the third period 22-9 to cut the lead down to a 41-43 ball game. In the final period it became a neck and neck battle between the schools as they took turns taking the lead. 

EAC's foreign reinforcement Sidney Onwubere and Hamadou Laminou topped the scoring with 26 and 19 points respectively. on the side of the  Heavy Bombers, Mark Dela Virgen was the only wh scored in double figures with 12 points.    

EAC Generals 63 - Onwubere 26, Laminou 19, Munsayac 6, Morada 4, Guzman 3, Neri 3, Corilla 2

JRU Heavy Bombers 60 - Dela Virgen 12, Cruz 8, Teodoro 8, Abdulwahab 6, Poutouochi 6, Grospe 6, Dela Paz 4, Mendoza 4, Pontejos 4, Lasquety 2

The Letran Knights finally snapped out of their losing streak after defeating the still win less and slumping CSB Blazers 57-40. 

The game started in a tight seesaw battle with the Blazers taking a single point advantage 14-13 over the Knights, but going in to the second period the Blazers ran out of gas as they only scored 5 points to gave the lead to the Knights 30-19 at the end of the first half. 

In the second half the Blazers continues to struggle letting the Knights control the game even though it became a low scoring ball game. 

Rey Nambatac led the Knights with 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Christian Fajarito led the Blazers with 111 points and 9 rebounds.  

Letran Knights 57 - Nambatac 13, Calvo 8, Quinto 7, Luib 7, Sollano 7, Bernabe 6, Ambohot 5, Apreku 3, Pambid 1

CSB Blazers 40 - Fajarito 11, Domingo JJ 8, Saavedra 7, Dixon 6, Sta. Maria 3, Castor 2, Young 2, San Juan 1

#UAAPLXXIX Men's Basketball First Round Schedule

Preview Magazine September 2016: Lauren Reid

My Rebound Girl

My Rebound Girl stars Alex Gonzaga in her first solo movie along with Joseph Marco, directed by Emmanuel Dela Cruz, under Regal Films and it is set to premiere this September 28.

Also Starring: Martin Escudero, Nathalie Hart, Mitoy Yonting, Carl Guevara, Alora Sasam, Helga Krapf, Anna Vicente, Pinky Amador, Racquel Villavicencio, Lawrence Yap, Nico Nicolas

The past is like a drug. Mahirap bitiwan, nakakamiss. Safe and sweet. Kaya naman pag nasa 

present ka na (at lagi kang nasa present), nag-iiwan ito ng butas sa kaluluwa

Ang sugat, sinasalpakan ng band-aid. Ang punit, tinatahian ng tela. Ang manhole, tinatakpan ng manhole cover. Ang butas, kailangan ng panakip-butas. Sana yung mabait, mabilis magtiwala, masaya kasama para makalimutan mo ang nakaraan, saktong kagandahan lang para madaling itapon kapag hindi na kailangan. Meet Raquel "ROCKY" Reyes (23), ang panakip-butas ng bayan. 

Rocky is a simple, feisty tomboy trying to figure out her path in life. Parang ligaw na tuta--loyal, medyo madumi, malakas tumahol at malakas kumain. There's nothing special about her, nothing out of the ordinary. Without much to fall back on, she partners with her current boyfriend TIMMY, and college friends BEA & JAIME, to convert her old family home into a hip coffee shop in Maginhawa--the PERFECT BLENDS CAFE. 

Perfect na sana ang lahat. Pero perfect din ang timing ni Timmy--as their main financier, he breaks up with Rocky and quits the cafe just when they were about to open, halting the entire project. As usual, pinagpalit nanaman si Rocky sa ex-girlfriend. Hindi na ito nakakatuwa. Rocky almost gives up on life, but a hard-headed, overbearing man comes in to save the day.

His name is RICH MAGSANOC (29), Jaime's old friend who owns a dying coffee farm. Pogi, maalam sa business. Sa simula pa lang ay matapang na ang timpla sa pagitan ng dalawa--Rich acts like they need him more than he needs them, and so does Rocky.

Rich offers to finance the cafe on the condition that he supply their beans exclusively, and that he become 1st manager. They end up in a stalemate: since they're using Rocky's house, they'll co-manage Perfect Blends. And they'll use Rich's beans only after Rocky approves of the quality.

They visit Rich's coffee farm, where Rocky learns that Rich is desperately trying to revive it to convince his mother not to sell it to a real estate developer. She also learns that Rich has just been cheated on and broken up with by his long-time girlfriend.

And so the project resumes. Rocky is busy with finalizing their signature blends, Rich with the business aspect of the cafe. In the process, they slowly get to know each other. Banter turns into budding friendship. Disagreements become dates.

Hanggang sa umamin si Rich. Hindi makakibo si Rocky. Alam na niya kung saan papunta ito. Hindi pwede. Hindi siya papayag maging panakip-butas. Pero pumayag pa rin siya.

With their blossoming romance overshadowed by Rich's recent breakup, Rocky consciously tries to avoid becoming another rebound girl. Pressures from the cafe also start to affect their relationship. When the café finally opens, Rich's ex-girlfriend reappears. Parang apparition--biglaan, nakakagulat, nakakatakot. Ang sakit. Ang sakit sakit.

Will Rocky give up or will she fight for the love that she deserves? Will Rich choose the easy way, or will he dare to jump? Could they be the perfect blend? O baka mapait lang talaga? A relatable, heart-wrenching yet heart-warming story that will hit you hard with reality--but it might just heal your bitter, black, broken heart.

Cosmopolitan Philippines September 2016: James Reid and Nadine Lustre

Metro Magazine September 2016: Andi Eigenmann

#NCAA92 Juniors 8/29/16

The Arellano Braves retains the top spot of the NCAA Juniors basketball tournament after their big win against the Letran Squires 107-77.

Though the game started tight with the Braves taking over a slight 26-22 lead at the end of the first period,  getting in to the second period the Braves continues to punish the Squires as they extend their lead up 51-40 to end the first half.

In the second period the Squires offense and defense dropped letting the Braves took over and extend their lead to 79-55. In the final period the Braves even extend their lead as high as 35 points to secure their 12th victory.

Guilmer Dela Torre topped the scorers with 30 points, while Aaron Fermin had 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Carlo Abadeza scored 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Arellano Braves. Kobe Monje, Rhayniel David, and Keifer Cordero had 13,12, and 11 points each for the Letran Squires

______________________________

The San Beda Red Cubs kept the tie at the top spot after outlasting the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 93-81. The Red Cubs opens the game with a huge 20-10 lead over the Perpetual Help, though the Junior Altas were able to recover to quickly to cut the lead down 26-21 at the end of the first period.

The Red Cubs continues to control the game in the succeeding quarters taking a 44-33 at the end of the first half, in the third period the Red Cubs had their highest lead against the Junior Altas at 15 finishing the period 76-61.

Germy Mahinay led the Red Cubs with 12 points and 9 rebounds, Joshua Tagala and Ry Dela Rosa added 11 points each, while Evan Nelle added 10 points for the Red Cubs, Jielo Razon and Rob Mendoza had 24 and 14 points respectively.

______________________________

The Malayan Red Robins escaped past the Lyceum Junior Pirates 77-74 to secure their solo third position. The Red Robins had a shaky start in the first half of the game even though they ended the first period up 19-14, but going to the second period Lyceum pulls away taking a 24-15 out put to end the first half 38-34.

 In the second half the the Red Robins regain their composure as they turn things around in the third period to retake the lead at the end of the third 56-53. Going to the final ten minutes of action the Red Robins held on to their lead as the Junior Pirates kept on chasing them until the final minute.

Jasoer Salenga and Romuel Junsay had 19 and 15 points to top the scoring for the Red Robins, while Mclaude Guadania and Makki Santos had 19 and 16 points for the Junior Pirates.

______________________________

The La Salle Greenhills Greenies outlast the San Sebastian Staglets 61-51. The Greenies were able to hang on in the fourth quarter using a late run to avoid the upset threat by the Staglets, the Greenies were able to capitalize on the turnovers of the Staglets converting 25 points from turnovers giving them a much more comfortable cushion.

Troy Mallillin strengthen his hold in the MVP Race producing 17 points in this game for the Greenies, Joel Cagulangan added 16 points and Unique Naboa gave 10 points for LSGH. Jerico Isidro topped the scoring for the Staglets with 15 points, while Damie Cuntapay had 13 points and 14 rebounds.
______________________________

The EAC Brigadiers finally notched their first win of the season at the expense of the JRU Light Bombers 65-58.

The Light Bombers though started the game up 18-14 in the first period, but going to the next three quarters the Brigadiers were able to turn things around tying the game at the end of the first half and taking the lead entering the second half.

Entering final ten minutes of action the Brigadiers were able to outperform the Light Bombers taking a 18-12 output in final period to take their first victory after 12 games.

Maui Cruz and Sean Orlondo topped the scoring for EAC both having 14 points, while Kerby Dulatre and Angelo Beduria added 10 points each. On the side of the Light Bombers Benedict Buno and Jeremiah De Guzman added 12 and 10 points respectively.

Metro Magazine September 2016: Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

#NCAA92 Day 23: San Sebastian Continue To Slay The Giants, JRU Extends Winning Streak, San Beda Beat Letran Anew.

The San Sebastian Stags continues to slay the top teams in the NCAA, after beating Perpetual Help and San Beda it's Mapua's turn to fall in the hands of San Sebastian 69-67. 

The Stags didn't started the game on a high note as they struggled after Mapua gets their game going at the start of the game having a huge 25-8 lead. Inside the second period the Cardinals slowed down giving San Sebastian the opportunity to trim their lead down to 38-27 at the end of the first half. 

Entering the second half the Cardinals seemed to be out of sync as they only scored 8 points in the third period giving the lead to San Sebastian 50-46 at the end of the quarter. 

Going to the fourth period it was a stiff game between the two squads with Mapua taking over the lead 64-61 entering the last two minutes, but as the game is about to enter the final minute the Stags were able to recapture the lead and sealed the win. 

Ryan Costelo led the Stags with 20 points, Michael Calisaan had a double-double 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Regilie Ilagan added 12 points. Allwell Oraeme had 16 points and 21 rebounds for the Cardinals.     

San Sebastian Golden Stags 69 - Costelo 20, Calisaan 15, Ilagan 12, Bulanadi 8, Capobres 4, Gayosa 3, Mercado 3, Fabian 2, Calma 2

Mapua Cardinals 67 - Oraeme 16, Menina 12, Estrella 9, Victoria 9, Isit 6, Raflores 6, Bunag 4, Eriobu 4, Serrano 1

The  JRU Heavy Bomber extends their winning streak after sinking the ship of the Lyceum Pirates 83-71. The Heavy Bombers held on to their fourth quarter performance to outlast the Pirates in this tight game that started off tied at 17 in the first period.

The Heavy Bombers had a hard time in rebounding as they were out rebounded by the Pirates 35-41, but JRU's deeper bench and lesser turnovers saved them against Lyceum.

Teytey Teodoro again led the scoring for JRU  with 21 points followed by Lervin Flores 15 points and Abdel Poutouchi had 14 points. On the side of Lyceum, Adrian Alban topped the scoring with 27 points. 

JRU Heavy Bombers 68 – Teodoro 21, Grospe 15, Poutouochi 14, Abdul Wahab 11, Mendoza 4, Dela Virgen 3

Lyceum Pirates 58 – Alban 27, Nzeusseu 10, Ayaay 5, Alanes 4, Baltazar 4, Marata 4, Gabayni 4, 

The San Beda Red Lions swept away their bitter rivals and last years' finals nemesis Letran Knights 83-71 sending the defending champions down to their fifth straight defeat.

It was a tight race at the start of the game with San Beda taking a slim 23-22 lead, but going tot he second period the Knights ran out of gas as they only able to score 10 points letting te Red Lions pull away at the end of the first half 43-32.

Entering the second half both team slowed down, though San Beda is still in control of the game ending the third period 56-43. In the fourth quarter the Knights tried to make a comeback and chase down the Red Lions resulting to a melee between the two squads though it didn't get worst as the game ended peacefully.

Davon Potts led the roar of the Red Lions with 23 points, Benedict Adamos fielded 18 points, while Javee Mocon remains consistent as he provided another double-double 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Jom Sollano ushers the Knights with 18 points and 16 rebounds, John Quinto had 17 points and Rey Nambatac scored 13 points.  

San Beda Red Lions 83 – Potts 23, Adamos 18, Mocon 17, Presbitero 6, Sara 4, Soberano 4, Noah 4, Bonsubre 3, Bolick 2, Tongco 2

Letran Knights 71 – Sollano 18, Quinto 17, Nambatac 13, Balanza 9, Calvo 9, Luib 3, Ambohot 2

To Farm Film Festival Opens Doors For Aspiring Filmmakers On Its Second Year.

To Farm Film Festival has recently concluded its inaugural year and they are currently doing a run in the provinces starting off with Central Luzon last August 24 until the 30th of August, Cebu and davao will follow shortly in September and October respectively. To Farm Film Festival was born out of passion and to initiate an agricultural revolution where people are more ibnvolved with the struggles of the farmers and our kababayans in the similar sectors. With it's successful first run, it now opens another chapter as it creates a brand new challenge for the filmmakers on its second year.

To Farm is continuously creating a name for itself as it opens up opportunities, not just for the aspiring filmmakers but also for its very own subjects ans story inspiration, our kababayans in the agricultural sector. In the thanks giving party held last August 25 at the EDSA Shangri-La  Dr Milagro How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester Inc., officially announced the opening of its second leg.

SImilar to last year's esscercise, a total of six film scripts will be selected by the Festival's screening committee. Each will be earning a 1a 1.5 million peso grant that they can use to put to life their vision. The Best Film shall receive Php 500,000, 2nd Best Film at Php 400,000, 3rd Best Film to bring home Php 300,000 and special jury award, Php 100,000. All these casg prize plus the iconic To Farm Film Fest Trophies will be brought home by the winners. Other awards await. Everyone is encourage to send in their entries until November 18, 2016.

To farm Film Festival is a project pioneered by Universal Harvester Inc,, to ignite the agricultural revolution in the country a more entertaining and creative medium, fil. This is a brain child by Dr Milagros How and Direk Maryo J Delos Reyes.  

#NCAA92 Day 22: Perpetual Help Send CSB To Their 12th Straight Loss, Arellano Takes The Top Spot.

The Perpetual Help send the College of Saint Benilde down to their worst losing streak in almost a decade after defeating them 70-45.

The Altas were off to a hot start in the opening period, though the Blazers were able to keep the game close at 19-17 in favor of the Altas, Going to the second period the Blazers began to slow down as the Altas were able to extend their lead to 34-28 at the end of the first half.

Moving to the second half the scoring of the Blazers shuts down as they were only able to score 7 to let the Altas pull away in the third 52-35. The hardship continue for the Blazers in the fourth quarter as they now struggle to score giving the game away to the Altas.

Bright Akhuetie led the Altas with 15 points, while Jayjay Domingo is the lone bright spot for the Blazers having 19 points.

Perpetual Help Altas 70 - Akhuetie 15, Dagangon 12, Dizon 11, Eze 9, Coronel 9, Sadiwa 6, Singontiko 3, Gallardo 2, Hao 2

CSB Blazers 45 - Domingo JJ 19, Young 8, Dixon 4, Fajarito 4, Saavedra 3, Castor 2

The Arellano Chiefs outlast the EAC Generals in a tight match that ended 83-74.The Chiefs took chance over the turnovers of the Generals turning 17 points out of the 22 turn overs. 

Jiovani Jalalon again led the Chiefs he almost had a triple double having 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, Kent Sallado added 15 points, Lervin Flores had 10 points and 10 rebounds. 

Remy Morada led the Generals with 17 points and Hamadou Laminou added 16 points.  

Arellano Chiefs 83 - Jalalon 21, Salado 15, Flores 10, Meca 9, Villoria 8, Gumaru 6, Holts 6, Enriquez 5, Cad avis 2, Aguilar 1

EAC Generals 74 - Morada 17, Laminou 16, Onwubere 11, King 10, Diego 8, Guzman 6, Munsayac 4, Neri 2

#NCAA92 Juniors: 8/25/16

The Malayan Red Robins secured their spot in the final four after beating out the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 92-82. Consistency was the key in the win of the Red Robins as they were able to dominate and control the whole game against the Junior Altas having leads as high as 17 points.

Turnovers haunted both squad, but it was the Red Robins who benefited more from it as they were able to convert 30 point out of the 26 turnovers of the Junior Altas.

Jasper Salenga led the Red Robins with 21 points, Romuel Junsay had 15 points, while Sherwin Concepcion and Warren Bonifacio had 12 and 11 points each. On the side of the Junior Altas, Jielo Razon and Errol Bongay had 18 points each.

__________________________________

Troy Mallillin led the LSGH Greenies again as they are on the verge of securing their return to the final four after escaping past the Letran Squires 71-69.

Everything was perfect in the first half for Letran showing their dominant side in this must win game taking a 30-21 lead in the first and ending the first half up by 20, 51-31.

The perfect game of the Squires shatters down as soon as they entered the second half, slowly the walls of that the Squires built is turning in to rubble the once 20 point lead drop to  just 4 at the end of the third period 60-56.

In the fourth period the Squires tried to fight back against the Greenies, but the beasts within the greens were all ready to snatch the victory away from them.

Troy Mallillin and Unique Naboa had 23 and 18 points for the Greenies, while Jovito Tamayo and Rhayniel David had 15 and 13 points for the Knights.

Train To Busan

One of the critically acclaimed movie in the recently concluded Cannes International Film Festival is finally coming to the Philippines this September 1!, Train To Busan stars South Korean superstars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, and Ma Dong-seok, the movie tells the story of the passengers of Korail(Korea's Train System) that is bound to be derailed by series of unfortunate events.   

#NCAA92 Day 21: San Sebastian Stun San Beda, Mapua Outlast Lyceum, JRUAvenges Loss Against Letran

Allyn Bulanadi pushes the San Sebastian Stags to their first back to back win for the season after he tamed the roaring San Beda Red Lions 72-71.

Playing without their reliable center Donald Tankoua that is now out for the rest of the season after he suffers an ACL injury during their last game, the Red Lions showed no signs of missing the service of the latter as they were able to take an early 17-13.

Going to the second half San Beda slowed down that gave the chance to the Stags to capitalized it as they limit the Red Lions to just 10 points in the second period against their 24 points to take a 37-27 led at the end of the first half.

The Red Lions though were able to make a come back in the second half turning things around taking a 31-10 run in the third quarter to reclaim the lead 58-47. In the final period everybody though that San Beda could seal the deal, but a defensive error from them gave away the win to San Sebastian.

Bulanadi topped the scoring for the Stags having 16 points, meanwhile Javee Mocon had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Red Lions.

San Sebastian Golden Stags 72– Bulanadi 16, Capobres 13, Calisaan 11, Ilagan 9, Fabian 6, Valdez 6, Mercado 5, Costelo 2, Serajosef 2, David 2

San Beda Red Lions 71 – Mocon 15, sara 12, Adamos 11, Bolick 9, Tongco 9, Potts 7, Soberano 6, Noah 2

All is well again for the Mapua Cardinals as they outduel the Lyceum Pirates 90-75. Even though Lyceum were able to open the game on a high note taking an early 26-21 lead, Mapua were able to get their rhythm back in the game to claim the second period at 45-42. 

Entering the third period the ball game got tighter between the two schools as they ended it with a slim 62-60 lead for the Cardinals. In the final period Mapua were able to take advantage of the errors Lyceum is committing as they outlest them 28-15. 

Allwell Oraeme had a season high performance of 27 points and 25 rebounds, CJ Isit, Laurenz Victoria, and Andrew Estrella added 19, 15, and 12 points respectively for the Cardinals as they go up 7-4

Wilson Baltazar topped the scoring with 17 points, followed by Shaq Allanes and Jasper Ayaay with 11 and 10 points respectively for Lyceum as they go down 5-6. 

Mapua Cardinals 90 - Oraeme 27, Isit 19, Victoria 15, Estrella 12, Eriobu 8, Serrano 4, Biteng 3, Raflores 2

Lyceum Pirates 75 - Baltazar 17, Alanes 11, Ayaay 10, Soliman 10, Marata 9, Nzeusseu 7, Caduyac 5, Gabayni 4, Magbuhos 2

The JRU Heavy Bombers sends the defending champs Letran Knights down to 6th place after outlasting them in over time 75-68.

Letran almost survived the threat of the Heavy Bombers after a seesaw battle in the first three period the Knights entered the final two minute with a 59-57 lead after trailing behind at the start of the final period, but the foul troubles of Letran gave the chance for JRU to send the game to overtime.

Entering the overtime period the Heavy Bombers made a quick work dominating the Knights 16-9 to take their third straight victory to move up to 6-5.

Backcourt Tandem of  Teytey Teodoro and Paolo Pontejos detonated the bombs of JRU having 23 and 16 points, on the side of Letran Rey Nambatac and the two John, Calvo and Quinto had 19, 18, and 14 points respectively.

JRU Heavy Bombers 75 - Teodoro 23, Pontejos 16, Grospe 10, Poutouochi 8, Dela Virgen 7, Cruz 3, Abdul Wahab 2, Dada 2, Dela Paz 2, Lasquety 2

Letran Knights 68 - Nambatac 19, Calvo 18, Quinto 14, Sollano 8, Balanza 7, Luib 2 

#NCAA92 Juniors: 8/2216

Sam Abuhijleh powers the San Beda Red Cubs over the Lyceum Junior 80-66 topping the stat line having a double double performance of 27 points and 13 rebounds.

It was a tight start for both teams with San Beda raking a slim 19-18 lead to end the first period, the Red Cubs took a more comfortable cushion ending the first half up 42-35.

The Junior Pirates were able to kept the game in a close distance ending the third down by 6 54-60. Though in the fourth period the Red Cubs still prevailed over the Junior Pirates outscoring them 20-12 to take the victory.

Robi Nayve and Peter Alfaro helped Abu Hujleh as they produced 14 and 10 points respectively for the Red Cubs to go up 11-1 in the standings, meanwhile Mclaude Guadania led the Junior Pirates 13 points and 11 rebounds, while JunJun Cecilio added 10 points and 10 rebounds.

__________________

The Arellano Braves survived the upset bomb of the JRU Light Bombers 85-80, The Light Bombers started strong taking a 23-13 lead over the sloppy Braves, but going to the next period the Braves started to get hot as they were able to tie the match at 39-all to end the first half.

The Braves continues to show why they are on top of the standing over as they dominate the Light Bombers 70-57. Entering the final period Arellano continues to control the game as JRU kept on chasing them, but the Braves were able to hold off the momentum that the Light Bombers gained after their last run to cut the lead to five.

Guilmer Dela Torre had 22 points for the Braves, adding to that is Lars Sunga and Aaron Fermin's 15 and 14 points respectively, on the side of the Light Bombers Jeremiah De Guzman led the scorers with 20 points.

_________________

The Malayan Red Robins beats up the San Sebastian Staglets 91-66, the Red Robins had a strong first quarter performance dominating the struggling Staglets 27-5, going to the second period the Staglets were able to fight back but still they go down 26-52

Malayan continues to control the game even though they slowed down in the second half ending the third period 76-42, and only scoring 15 against the 24 of the San Sebastian in the final period.

Jasper Salenga and Sherwin Concepcion partnered for the Red Robins both having 17 points, while Romero Selorio was the lone Staglet to score in double figures having 21 points all scored in the second half,

_________________

The Letran Squires returns to the winning column after defeating the Perpetual Help Junior Altas 78-70, It was a tight opening quarter for both squad finishing it tied at 18, but entering the next quarter the Squires were able to pick up their game to take the lead 43-29.

The Junior Altas were able to bounce back in the third period cutting lead of the squires down 54-62. In the final period the Junior Altas were able to erase the double digit advantage of the Squires and came as close as 69-72 but the Squires were able to put a stop on that run to secure the win.

Keifer Cordero led the Squires with 11 points and 12 rebounds, Kurt Reyson also scored 11 for Letran as they go up 5-6. Errol Bongay topped the stat line for the Junior Altas having 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jielo Razon added 17 points.

_________________

The LSGH Greenies were able to escape the upset bullet of the EAC Brigadiers as they were able to defeat them 70-65.

Even though the Greenies are plagued with crucial turnovers that almost gave chance to the Brigadiers to steal the victory away converting 24 points out of the 26 errors of LSGH, still the Greenies manage to held on to their 54-43 lead in the third period, the Greenies also banked on to their rebounding having 55 total rebounds against the 38 of EAC.

Troy Mallillin and Joshua Marcos both had 14 points for LSGH, while Kerby Dulatre and Roland Baliquig scored 17 and 13 points respectively for the Brigadiers.

Aga Muhlach Returns To ABSCBN

The Philippines’ original heartthrob, ultimate leading man, and award-winning actor Aga Muhlach has finally returned to his home, ABS-CBN, after signing a contract with the network as one of the superstar judges in the newest search for the biggest Pinoy boyband, “Pinoy Boyband Superstar.”

It will be Aga’s first-ever stint as a judge in a talent competition. In the program, he will join phenomenal box-office superstar Vice Ganda, international K-pop sensation Sandara Park, and pop rock superstar Yeng Constantino in evaluating aspiring band members.

“The show is about giving back and mentoring. When it was offered to me, we talked about it – me and my wife. I said, I think this is the right path. Ito ang unang pagbukas ng pinto sa tamang pagpasok,” said Aga.

“I have long wanted to return to ABS-CBN. I’m happy to be back,” he added.

Aga’s illustrious career as one of the most distinguished celebrities in the country began when he was just seven. But he rose to popularity after starring in the 1980s film “Bagets,” which ultimately made him a matinee idol.

He is also known as one of the most versatile actors in the industry who has ventured into both drama and comedy via box-office films such as “Basta’t Kasama Kita,” “Sana Maulit Muli,” “All My Life,” and sitcoms such as “Oki Doki Doc.”

Aga’s charm and appeal is undeniable among female audiences, making him a credible judge in “Pinoy Boyband Superstar.” In fact, the defining legacies of his career includes being one of the top leading men in showbiz who has teamed up with the most sough-after actresses in the industry.

Aside from these, Aga also dabbled in music via his first starring role in the teen flick “Campus Beat,” which produced its own official soundtrack.

Aside from being a top product endorser and popular role model, Aga has also collected acting accolades from different award-giving bodies such as Gawad Urian and FAMAS Award.

Aga signed his contract in an event attended by ABS-CBN president at CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO for broadcast Cory Vidanes, head of finance for broadcast and integrated news and current affairs Cat Lopez, and Aga’s manager, Ethel Ramos.

Aga will soon be seen in “Pinoy Boyband Superstar,” which will look for the most versatile and musically talented male talents to form the country’s first uniquely Pinoy boyband.

Rogue Magazine August 2016: Yassi Pressman

#NCAA92 Day 20: San Sebastian Upset Perpetual Help, San Beda Fend Off EAC, Arellano Escape CSB.

The San Sebastian Stags finally snaps out of their losing streak as they were able to score their second win at the expense of number three seed Perpetual Help 71-55.

It was a different San Sebastian Squad that entered the game, starting the game with an early 26-20 lead over the Altas, but going to the next quarter the Altas looked disorganized as they only scored 8 points in second period to let the Stags pull away 41-28 at the end of the first half.

Alvin Capobres led the Stags with 13 points, while Alyn Bulanadi and Regillie Ilagan had 11 points each. On the side of the Altas Bright Akhuetie was the lone bright spot as he is the only one who scored in double figures at 21 points.   

San Sebastian Golden Stags 71 – Capobres 13, Bulanadi 11, Ilagan 11, Fabian 10, Calisaan 9, Valdez 6, Baetiong 5, Sera Josef 4, David 2.

Perpetual Help Altas 55 – Akhuetie 21, Hao 9, Pido 6, Coronel 6, Dagangon 4, Ylagan 4, Eze 4, Sadiwa 1,

The San Beda Red Lions fend off the gritty EAC Generals 90-82 to keep a solo hold of the top spot. The first half went smooth for the Red Lions taking an early 27-18 lead in the first period and ending the half at 48-37.

But going to the second half the Generals unleashed an upset threat against the Red Lions as they took over the lead at the end of the third 63-61. San Beda though were able to recover quickly entering the final quarter taking a 78-71 lead, though the Generals were able to trim the lead down the Red Lions were able to take the win away.

Four Red Lion scored in double figures in this match they were led by Davon Potts with 21 points, followed by Radge Toncgo with 12 points, Benedict Adamos with 11, and Javee Mocon with 10 points.

On the side of the Generals the duo of Sidney Onwubere and Hamadou Laminou having 19 points and 18 rebounds and 18 points and 17 rebounds respectively didn't pave the way for EAC to take the win.

San Beda Red Lions 90 – Potts 20, Tongco 12, Adamos 11, Mocon 10, Bolick 8, Soberano 8, Noah 8, Tankoua 5, Presbitero 3, Oftana 2, Alas 2

EAC Generals 82 – Onwubere 19, Laminou 18, Munsayac 15, King 14, Morada 13, Diego 2, Pascua 1

The Arellano Chiefs kept the CSB Blazers winless after beating them 78-69. The Chiefs commanded the pace early in the game imposing a 24-14 in the first period, extending it to 45-28 at the end of the first half.

The Blazers finally were able to keep it up with the Chiefs equalizing their output in the third period and even doing more in the fourth, but that didn't even get them any close to the Chiefs as they were able t secure their sixth straight win.

Jio Jalalon led the Chiefs again 17 points, Dioncee Holts added 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Kent Sallado added 11 points. On the side of the Blazers Carlo Young top scored with 24 points, while JJ Domingo and Christian Fajarito added 15 and 11 points respectively.

Arellano Chiefs 78 – Jalalon 17, Holts 12, Salado 11, Gumaru 7, Nicholls 7, Meca 6, Enriquez 5, Flores 4, Cadavis 4, Aguilar 3, Canete 2

CSB Blazers 69 – Young 24, Domingo 15, Fajarito 11, Dixon 7, Haruna 6, Castor 4, Belgica 2

#NCAA92 Juniors: 8/18/16

Guilmer Dela Torre again led the Braves in getting their 10th win after they fend off the San Sebastian Staglets 78-65. The first half went on the side of the Braves having a 25 point lead in the in the mid part of second period to end the first half up 44-21.

The Staglets were able to at least bounce back in the third period as they outscored the Braves 21-13 to cut the lead down to 57-42. Though the Staglets tried to stage a comeback it wasn't enough even though out rebounded the Braves 54-38 they were not able to convert it to points as they were haunted by their turn overs.

Dela Torre had 27 points for Arellano, while Carlo Abadeza added 13 points. Damie Cuntapay top scored for the San Sebastian with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Jerico Isidro contributed 19 points and 9 rebound.
______________________

The San Beda Red Cubs dominates the JRU Light Bombers 86-63 to keep the top spot tied. The Red Cubs open the game with a huge 23-12 advantage in the first period and extended it to a 35-25 lead at the end of the first half.

The Red Cubs completely dominated the Light Bombers in different categories specially in the Turnovers as they were able to score more points from turnovers at 26-15.

Starters and Bench Players had a fair share in this win of the Red Cubs, Ry Dela Rosa who came off the bench topped the scoring having 15 points and 7 assists, while Joshua Tagala and Evan Nelle contributed 13 points, and Germy Mahinay added 10 for San Beda.

Lloyd Sta Maria was the only Light Bomber to score in double digit having 14 points.

#NCAA92 Day 19: JRU and Lyceum Upset Foes

Upset looms in the Thursday game day of the NCAA as the JRU Heavy Bombers and the Lyceum Pirates pull off their upset ax to top favorites Mapua Cardinals and Letran Knights.

The first game was between JRU and Mapua, the Heavy Bombers coming off a huge win against the #1 see San Beda came eager to prove that they are now a different team entering the second round as they steal the game against the Cardinal.

Though Mapua were still leading at the end of the third period at 49-45, JRU were off to a quick start entering the fourth period taking an early 55-49 advantage.

Teytey Teodoro led the JRU in their second big win with 22 points, Ervin Grospe added 14 points for the Heavy Bombers as they tie their record at 5 wins and 5 losses. Mapua on the other side was led by Allwell Oraeme with 15 points and 19 rebounds, the Cardinals drop to 6-4.

JRU Heavy Bombers 65 - Teodoro 22, Grospe 14, Pontejos 8, Dela Paz 5, Dela Virgen 5, Poutouochi 5, Lasquety 4, Cruz 2, Abdulwahab 0, Astilla 0.

Mapua Cardinals 60 - Oraeme 15, Menina 11, Eriobu 11, Isit 8, Serrrano 6, Estrella 4, Orquina 3, Victoria 2, Biteng 0, Bunag 0.

Jasper Ayaay pulls off the upset ax against the defending champions Letran Knight as he puts a up a last minute shot that pulls the Lyceum Pirates into their biggest win of the season so far.

Even with Letran taking control in the first three quarters of the game and even leading Lyceum as high as 12 points, the Pirates were able to erase and tie the game at 65-all entering the final three minutes of the game.

The tandem Wilson Baltazar and Jasper Ayaay  pave the way for the comeback of Lyceum having 18 and 16 points, the Pirates ties their record at 5-5.

Rey Nambatac's 24 points wasn't enough to give the defending champs their much needed win as they slide down to 5-5 record tied with Lyceum and JRU in the 5th spot.

Lyceum Pirates 68 - Baltazar 18, Ayaay 16, Alanes 9, Nzeusseu 6, Caduyac 5, Gabayni 4, Marata 4, Alban 2, Serafico 2, Magbuhos 2, Soliman 0.

Letran Knights 66 - Nambatac 24, Sollano 19, Ambohot 8, Quinto 7, Balanza 5, Calvo 3, Apreku 0, Balagasay 0, Dela Peña 0, Luib 0.

#NCAA92 Day 18: San Beda Crush CSB, Arellano Outlast San Sebastian, Perpetual Help Defeat EAC

The San Beda Red Lions shrugs off a slow start to defeat the CSB Blazers 82-64 to open the second round of elimination of the 92nd season of the NCAA.

The Red Lions trails early in the game letting the Blazers get away with the first quarter with a 20-14 lead, but going in to the second period the Blazers ran out of gas and only able to score 9 points letting the Red Lions take over the lead to end the first half up 33-29.

San Beda were able to capitalize over CSB's turnover converting 31 points out of the 38 turnovers.

Donald Tankoua led the roar for San Beda with 17 points and 11 rebounds, Davon Potts and Dan Sara had 15 and 11 points. The Red Lions remains on top with 9-1 record.

Carlo Young and Christian Fajarito had 15 points and 12 points with 12 rebounds respectively for the Blazers as they dropped their 10th game to remain winless in the tournament.

San Beda Red Lions 82 - Tankoua 17, Potts 15, Sara 11, Noah 11, Bolick 9, Mocon 8, Presbitero 6, Tongco 3, Soberano 2, Optana 1

CSB Blazers 64 - Young 15, Fajarito 12, Pasamante 9, Belgica 8, Dixon 6, San Juan 6, Pajarillaga 

Jiovani Jalalon drove the Arellano Chiefs to a close 89-84 win over the pesky San Sebastian Stags to open their second round campaign on a high note despite they began the game slow with a 9-16 first period result.

San Sebastian kept the game as close as possible and even tying the game at 77-all with less than three minutes remaining in the game, but still the Chiefs were able to held on still to take their 5th straight win to go up 8-2.

Jiovani Jalalon despite having troubles in the game still came out with 33 points and 10 assists, Lervin Flores and Kent Sallado added 14 and 12 points respectively.

Ryan Costelo's 24 point output didn't stop the Stags in sliding down to 1-9 record, Regilie Ilagan and Allyn Bulanadi added 14 and 12 points each.  

Arellano Chiefs 89 - Jalalon 33, Flores 12, Salado 11, Holts 9, Canete 9, Meca 6, Villoria 3, Enriquez 2, Cadavis 2, Gupilan 2

San Sebastian Golden Stags 84 - Costelo 24, Ilagan 14, Bulanadi 12, Mercado 8, Calisaan 7, Fabian 5, Baetiong 4, Capobres 4, Serajosef 2, Valdez 2, Johnson 1, Calma 1

The Perpetual Help Altas ties Arellano in the second place after edging out the EAC Generals 71-60. Gab Dagangon led the scoring for Perpetual Help with 18 points and 8 rebounds, backed up by Daryl Singontiko with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Bright Akhuetie with 13 points and 13 rebounds. 

The Generals continue to slide down as they dropped their 7th game to stay in 7th place entering the second round of elimination. Foreign reinforcements Sidney Onwubere and Hamadou Laminou topped the stats sheet for EAC having 16 points with 8 rebounds and 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively.  

Perpetual Help Altas 71 - Dagangon 18, Singontiko 17, Akhuetie 13, Coronel 8, Pido 4, Eze 4, Hao 4, Sadiwa 3, Dizon 0, Gallardo 0, Oliveria 0.

EAC Generals 60 - Onwubere 16, Laminou 15, Morada 8, Guzman 5, Mendoza 5, Diego 4, Serrano 3, Munsayac 3, Pascua 0, Corilla 0, Neri 0, Estacio 0, Aguas 0.

Till I Met You

After their successful teleserye On The Wings Of Love that ended earlier this year, James Reid and Nadine Lustre are coming back on Primetime Bida, with a new third wheel in the person JC Santos.

Shot all the way from Greece, Till I Met You tells the unusual story of Iris, Basti, and Ali that started in friendship until it developed to something more than that. What if the person you like the most fell in love with someone of the same gender, and that someone fell in love with you? Will things be complicated?

Also starring in the serye are Pokwang, Carmina Villaruel, Angel Aquino, Directed by Antoinette Jadaone and Under Dreamscape Entertainment. Till I Met You is set to premiere this August 29 after Ang Probinsyano on Primetime Bida.

#NCAA92 Juniors: 8/15/16

The Malayan Red Robins survived the overtime thriller against the JRU Light Bombers 81-79 to open the second round of elimination of the Juniors division of the NCAA season 92.

Malayan had a great start at the beginning of the game having an early 18-11 lead at the end of the first period, but in the second period the Light Bombers were able to turn things around as they out played the Red Robins to end the first half with a slim 38-37 lead. 

In the second half the Light Bombers were able to pull away early in the third taking a 49-40 lead midway of the quarter though the Red Robins were able to climb back and closed in to JRU to end the third period down by just a single point 60-61. 

Entering the fourth period the Red Robins were able to take control of the game maintaining a slim cushion until entering the final ticks of the game with a slim 76-73 lead the Light Bombers were able to send the game into overtime. 

In the first ever overtime period of the season the Red Robins were able to stop the Light Bombers to secure their 7th win in 9 games sending their opponent down to 2-7. 

Romuel Junsay topped the scoring for Malayan with 20 points and 6 assists, Warren Bonifacio added 12 points and 15 rebounds, while returning reigning MVP Michael Enriquez had an 11 points and 8 rebounds.

On the side of JRU, Benedict Buno topped the scoring with 23 points, Kobe Caballero added 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Toby Agustin scored 13 points and 9 rebounds.  

_________________________

The Arellano Braves keep their hold on the top spot after dispatching the EAC Brigadiers 90-64.  The Braves had an explosive start as they take a commanding 29-10 lead early in the game, going to the second period EAC were able to take a 24-11 run to cut the lead of the Braves down to 34-40 at the end of the first half. 

The Brigadiers continues to cut off the lead of the Braves entering the second half of the game as they ended the third period down by just 4 points 51-55, but going to the final period the Braves came back to their dominant form dominating the Brigadiers 35-13 in the fourth period alone. 

Guilmer Dela Torre led the Braves with 19 points, Aaron Fermin and Lars Sunga both had 17 points for Arellano to go up 9-1. Meanwhile, CJ Boado and Maui Cruz both had 18 points for EAC as they stay win less after 10 games. 

_________________________

San Beda Red Cubs unleashed wrath against the San Sebastian Staglets after a huge 111-55 victory, The Red Cubs had a 32-7 opening quarter performance, followed by a 26-11 output in the second period to end the first half with a huge 58-18 lead. 

In the second half the Staglets were able to equalize the performance of the red cubs to trim the lead down to an 84-44 ball game, entering the final scope of the game the Red Cubs unleashes a 56 point advantage to secure their 9th victory. 

Luke Sese led the roar for the Red Cubs with 19 points, Evan Nelle had 15 points, Team Captain Sam Abuhijleh had 14 points, and Joshua Tagala added 11 points. On the side of the Staglets, Dmie Cuntapay is the only one who scored in double digit with 11 points. 

_________________________

The LSGH Greenies triumphed over the Perpetual Help Junior Altas after beating them 95-80. The Greenies had an early 30-17 lead in the first period,  in the second period the Junior Altas were able to came back to almost equalize the output of the Greenies ast 21-22 to end the first half down 38-52.

The Greenies continues to command and control the game extending their lead to 72-52 at the end of the third quarter. Going to the final 10 minutes of the game, the Junior Altas were able to outperform the Greenies having 28 points in the final period, though it wasn't enough for them to take the victory. 

Troy Mallillin powers the Greenies with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Unique Naboa added 23 points, and Joshua Marcos had 19 points to secure LSGH the fourth spot with an 7-3 record.

Jasper Cuevas and Esvin Inliwan led the Junior Altas with 18 points each, while Jielo Razon added 14 points and Rob Mendoza had 10 points, Perpetual Help goes down to 4-6. 

________________________

Lyceum Junior Pirates outlasted the Letran Squires 105-91. The Junior Pirates opens the game on a high note leading the Squires 31-15, going on to the next two quarters the Squires were able to outperform the Junior Pirates taking a 53-45 output, though they are still down 76-58 at the end of the third. 

Entering the final ten minutes of regulation the Junior Pirates were able to recover to keep the Squires at bay. Mclaude Guadana top scored for the Junior Pirates with 19 points, Makki Santos added 141 points and 14 rebounds, while Francis Ruiz contributed 14 points. 

On the side of the Squires, Miguel Labrador led the Squires with 14 points, Kobe Monje, Jovito Tamayo, and Rusell Dolendo added 11 points each, while Keifer Cordero and Kurt Reyson scored 10 points each.