Cosmopolitan Philippines July 2015: Toni Gonzaga-Soriano

Meet Mrs S. The Newlywed Toni Gonzaga-Soriano graces the cover of Cosmo this July! 

#NCAA91 Day 2: Letran and Perpetual Help Repulses Foes

In the second day of the Seniors Basketball of the NCAA, in the first game the University of Perpetual Help Dalta Altas defeated the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates 70-61. '

The Altas were able to bounce back after a lopsided 1st quarter where they only scored 9 points, the whole game was so close that until the 4th quarter where the Pirates leads 54-57, at that point reigning MVP Scottie Thompson steps up  his game scoring a cold blooded three to tie the match at 57- all with 4:38 left in the clock,

Thompson scored 8 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter sealing the win for the Altas. Meanwhile on the other side Shaq Alanes led the Pirates in scoring with 13 points. This is the 1st game of Lyceum's new coach, Coach Topex Robinson.


Score:

Perpetual Help Altas 70: Eze 21, Thompson 12, Dagangon 12, Akhuetie 9, Coronel 6, Elopre 5, Ylagan 3, Oliviera 2. 

Lyceum  Pirates 61: Alanes 13, Baltazar 11, Nguidjol 11, Bulawan 11, Mbida 8, Taladua 3, Soliman 2, Gabayni 2. 

In the second game. Even though they have a new program and coach, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights easily defeated the College of Saint Benilde Blazers 82-53.

The Knights showed the Blazers their strong defense that resulted to 33 turnovers converted to 32 points.Veteran Play maker Mark Cruz led the scoring department of Letran with 16 points, meanwhile Jonathan Grey top scored the Blazers with 16.


 Score:

Letran Knights 82: Cruz 16, Quinto 14, Nambatac 14, Sollano 10, Balanza 7, Racal 6, Calvo 5, Balagasay 5, Apreku 4, Dela Pena 4. 

CSB Blazers 53: Grey 16. Domingo 10, Ongteco 8, Saavedra 7, ayve 5, Jonson 4, Sta Maria 2, Deles 1.



Juniors Division:

In the second game, League Commissioner Bai Cristobal forfeited the big win of the LSGH Greenies over the Letran Squires, due to the violation made by the greenies with regards to the uniform, 3 players of the greenies namely Jesmar Pedrosa,, Ladis Lepalam, and Alain Madrigal wore jersey nos. 20,27, and 28 respectively. according to NCAA Rule only jersey numbers 4 to 19 are allowed to be used by the players.

CSB which is the senior counterpart of LSGH has yet to file an appeal for the forfeiture.

FHM Philippines July 2015: Valeen Montenegro

TV5's resident hot and sexy comedienne Valeen Montegro sizzles in her red bikinis on the cover of FHM Philippines this July. This issue also features the complete list of the FHM Philippines 100 sexiest women for 2015 led by the Philippines Finest Jennylyn Mercado, grab a copy now!. 

Chain Mail

A usual chain mail is forwarded to a group of people. Some pass it while others ignore. One dies 

and is followed by series of sudden and unexplainable deaths of others. Soon after, a revelation 

begins to unfold, the chain mail is cursed and so she has to find the origin and mystery behind 

to stop the misfortunes it may cause to anyone who fails to pass it before another life perish 

again. Sandra also suspects Anne is behind the tragic incidents that happened to their friends. 

Will she break the curse before it’s too late or will she become one of the victims?

Chain Mail stars Meg Imperial, Shy Carlos, AJ Muhlach, Rose Van Ginkel, Caleb Santos, and Nadine Lustre in a special role. Written and Directed by: Adolfo Alix, Jr. Produced by Viva Films, showing this July 22 nationwide. 

Metro Magazine July 2015: KC Concepcion

#NCAA91 Day 1: San Beda and JRU Wins On Opening Day

The 91st season of the National Collegiate Athletics Association of the Philippines kicks off yesterday with a grand opening day ceremony led by the host school Mapua Institute of Technology at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Following right after the opening ceremony, begins the Men's Basketball Tournament starting off with the 5 time defending champions San Beda Red Lions battling against the host school Mapua Cardinals, where the Red Lions gets win number 1 102-89 over the Cardinals 

With the absence of ace point guard Baser Amer and center Ola Adeogun, Art Dela Cruz shows up his leadership skills inside the court providing good offensive and defensive stuffs for the Red Lions, with a 27 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assist to wrap up their 1st win for their title defense.

Not taking anything from the Mapua Cardinals, the latter gave a good show specially in the latter part of the game where they were able tie the ball game and gave a hard time for the Red Lions to pull away. Returning former Rookie of the Year, Josan Nimes scored 23 points in losing effort for the Cardinals. 

Scores: 

San Beda Red Lions 102: Dela Cruz 27, Tankoua 18, Tongco 18, Koga 16, Sorela 11, Sara 6, Mocon 2, Presbitero 2, Sedillo 2. 

Mapua Cardinals 89: Nimes 23, Oraeme 13, Stevens 13, Menina 12, Serrano 10, Villasenor 8, Que 3, Raflores 3, Brana 2, Dela Rosa 2. 

On the second game the rematch of last years semifinals between the Jose Rizal University versus the Arellano University, It was surprisingly a dominant win for the JRU Heavy Bombers as they easily handed last years' finalist Arellano Chief their first loss of the season 78-61. 

The Heavy Bombers banks on a huge 3rd quarter run to seal their 1st win, with  Cameroonian Abdel Poutouochi scores 23 points for JRU, meanwhile on the other hand the Chiefs struggles tio find a leader inside the court as they were only allowed 32% shooting from the field, also one of their key players Jovanie Jalalon also struggles to find his rhythm inside the court scoring only 4 points. 

Scores: 

JRU Heavy Bombers 78: Poutouochi 23, Teodoro 11, Abdul Wahab 9,  Lasquety 9,Sanchez 7, Dela Paz 6, Grospe 6, Pontejos 4, Cruz 2, Aurin 2. 

Arellano Chiefs 61: Salado 15, Holts 11, Enriquez 10, Cadavis 8, Bangga 5, Gumaru 5, Jalalon 4, Nichols 3. 

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In the Juniors Division reigning 6 time defending champions San Beda Red Cubs showed that they still have the chance to gain their 7th straight title in the NCAA after defeating their Finals Opponent from last year the Malayan Highschool Red Robins 80-63.

The Red Cubs were led by Joshua Tagala and Germy Mahinay with 13 points each in winning the match, while Romuel Junsay and Michael Enriquez top scored the Red Robins in losing effort with 19 and 16 points respectively.

Score:

San Beda Red Cubs 80: Tagala 12, Mahinay 13, Abuhilje 11, Lagumen 10, Alfaro 8, Bordeus 8, Nelle 7, Dela Rosa 5, Velasquez3, Etrata 2. 

Malayan Highschool (Mapua) Red Robin 63: Junsay 19, Enriquez 16, Salenga 16, Concepcion 4, Yco 4, Velez 2, Bonifacio 2. 


On the second game, the JRU Light Bombers is still ailing from the loss of CJ Servillon in the Pre Season as they bowed down to the Arellano University Braves 103-34. Ira Bataller spearheaded the Braves offense leading the scoring with 14 points, meanwhile John Sta Maria is the only player that scored double digits for the Light Bombers with 13 points.

Score:

Arellano University Braves 103: Bataller 14, Sunga 12, Abdeza 11, Fornis 11, Dela Torre 10, Calapine 8, Espiritu 8, Bontao 7, Velasco 5, Tamayo 5, De Leon 4, Dularte 4, Torrejos 2, Danas 2. 

JRU Light Bombers 34: Sta Maria 13, Tierra 8, Baliad 7, Macompas 2, Carreon 2, Nazareno 2.  

Inside Out

Inside Out is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter, the film is set in the mind of a young girl, Riley Anderson, where five personified emotions—Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and Sadness—try to lead her through life as she moves with her family to a new city. The aforementioned emotions form the film's voice cast: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, and Phyllis Smith. The film was co-directed by Ronnie del Carmen and produced by Jonas Rivera, with music composed by Michael Giacchino.

Docter first began developing Inside Out in 2009 after noticing changes in his daughter's personality as she grew older. The film's producers consulted numerous psychologists and researched the mind in preparation for building its story. Initial drafts were unsatisfactory, and the production was revised significantly with the realization that interpersonal relationships guide human emotions.

Inside Out is set to premiere in the Philippines on August 19 distributed by Walt Disney Studios.  

Pixels

Pixels is an upcoming science fiction-action-comedy film starring Adam Sandler as Sam Brenner, an 80's video game champion who was tasked by President Will Cooper(Kevin James), who apparently turns out to be his Best Friend, to lead a team of 80's video gamer to protect the world from aliens who misinterprets NASA's way of establishing peaceful communications through the use of classic video games as a declaration of war. The Aliens attacked the Earth using video games character such as Pac Man, Donkey Kong, and Centipede, that turns everything they destroy into pixels. Sam is joined by Eddie Plant (Peter Dinklage) and Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens using technology almost same as the ones that the aliens are using. 

Pixels is directed by Christopher Columbus and produced by Columbia Pictures, 1492 pictures, and Happy Madison Production. also starring are Michelle Monaghan,  Brian Cox, Ashley Benson, Jane Krakowski, and Dennis Akiyama. Pixels is set to premiere in the Philippines on August 26, 2015 brought by Columbia Pictures Philippines and United International Pictures Philippines.

Jennylyn Mercado is FHM Sexiest for 2015

#NCAA91: Mapua Institue of Technology Cardinals

AGUIRRE, DENNIEL JAY

BITENG, EXEQIEL

BRANA, MARK JAYSON

DELA ROSA, BUENAVENTURA

ISIT, CARLOS

LAYUG, RAPHAEL JOESH

MENINA, DARELL SHANE

NIELES, JOHN PAUL

NIMES, JOSAN MICHAEL

ORAEME, ALLWELL

QUE, STEPHEN

RAFLORES, BUENAVENTURA JR.

SERRANO, JUSTIN OLIVER

STEVENS, ANDRETTIMARI

VILLASENOR, RONNEL