#UAAP80 Line Up: University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons

#NCAA93 Day 22: Perpetual Sneak Past Letran in OT, Arrellano outlast JRU in Double OT.

It was an overtime filled 22nd day of Basketball action in the 93rd season of the NCAA.

 

In the first game, the Perpetual Help Altas halts their losing streak after they sneak past the Letran Knights 88-82.

 

It was a seesaw battle betwwen these two teams, exchanging leads from the opening quarter with Perpetual Help taking an 18-12 lead, going to the second period Letran was able to turn things around after they snatch the lead at 29-21 though the Altas were able to cut the lead down to a 32-33 lead to end the first half.

 

Perpetual Help takes over the lead in the third period after dominating the Knights 25-19 to get a 57-52 advatage entering the final period. In the fourth period, though the Knights were down they didn't let the Altas to pull away as they kept themselves in a striking distance.

 

Bong Guinto was able to push the game to overtime after a cold blooded three with 5 seconds left in the fourth period.

 

It was still a neck and neck race to the victory in the overtime period, with the Altas having the better

of it as they outscored the Knights 13-7 to take the win.

 

Prince Eze had 21 points and 19 rebounds, while Gab Dagangon and GJ Ylagan added 21 and 18 points respectively. Perpetual Help improves their record to 4-6.

 

Rey Nambatac had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Knights in this game, JP Calvo added 21 points, while Bong Quinto contributed another 15 points. Letran  drops to 5-5 record.  

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The Arellano Chiefs outlasts the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers in a grueling double overtime match that ended at 115-109.

The Heavy Bombers were able to open up the game with a 20-18 lead in the first period, though going to the second quarter Arellano was able to take over the game to end the first half at 43-9

In the second half, the Chiefs were able to maintain their lead at 68-64, but JRU was able to force an overtime at 89-all.

In the two overtime period, the Chiefs were able to regain their momentum tho JRU was still at it sending the game in thefirst ever double OT match this season at 100-all. The Heavy Bombers tried to bombed the Chiefs, but they failed as they fell short 9-15.

Five Chiefs scored in double figures led by Rence Alcoriza with 23 points, Kent Salado and Lervin Flores added 17 points each, Marwin Taywan had 15 points, while Michael Canete contributed 12 points,

There were also five Heavy Bombers who scored in double digit, Teytey Teodoro top scored with 30 points, Jed Mendoza had 24 points, Aaron Bordon added 13 points, while Ervin Grospe and Abdul Wahab Abdul Razak both scored 10 points.
 

 

Preview September 2017: Maureen Wroblewitz

#UAAP80 Line Up: University of the East Red Waarriors

Celebrate Grandparents Day In SM Malls

This September, SM Supermalls makes our Grandparents day more special as they will celebrate the occation in their 63 SM Malls nationwide, having fun activities and special surprises are in store for our Grandparents that started last August 29 up until September 10.

There are fun fitness classes offered to make our Lolo and Lola fit and healthy still, there will also be an Apo to App activity where grandparents and their apo's will get to learn how to use the apps this event will be on the Sept. , 3, 9, 10, an Art with Apo activity will also take place, and to cap off the celebration there will be a Holy Mass to give our grandparents a special bless.

There will also be a digital promo where they only need is to share on Facebook their plans on how they will celebrate Grandparents day with the hashtag #DateWithLoloAndLola and get a chance to win Php 10,000 worth of Gift Certificates from SM.

#NCAA93 Day 21: San Beda and Lyceum Opens Second Round with back to back win.

The San Beda Red Lions kicks off the second round of elimination with a huge to 72-58 win over the College of Saint Benilde Blazers that improves their record to 9-1.

The Blazers had the better of the opening quarter after taking a 14-9 lead to open up the game, but that lead didn’t last long as the Red Lions roared back in the second period taking a huge 24-10 run to end the  first half 41-28.

In the second half San Beda continues to punish the sloppy Blazers to push their lead up 63-41 in the third period. In the final period the Red Lions slowed down as they only produced 9 points hence they still went on to take the win.

Robert Bolick again led the Red Lions with 14 points and 11 assists, but he was meted with a one game suspension after a mere scuffle with CSB’s Carlo Young that caused him to be thrown out of the game, erasing his chances in the MVP race.

Davon Potts added 12 points, while Javee Mocon had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Clement Leutcheu was the lone Blazer to score in double figures, 25 points and 15 rebounds.

The Lyceum Pirates was able to remain unbeaten after they sneaked past the hungry Mapua Cardinals in a tight 96-90 ball game.

Mapua was able to start the game strong after taking a 15-7 lead early in the game, but going to the next period Lyceum was able to take over the lead in the second period at 48-43 at the end of the first half.

The Pirates were able to pull away in the second half as they extend their lead at 59-45 and eventually finishing the third period with a 73-58 lead.

In the final period, Mapua started to make a run in the final two minutes of the game, but the 10-6 run in the final minute wasn’t enough for them to complete a comeback.

CJ Perez had 22 points, while Jaycee Marcelino added 19 points for Lyceum to go up to 10-0 in the league.

Leo Gabo had 21 points to lead the scoring for Mapua, Christian Bunag added a double double 18 points and 14 rebounds, Laurenz Victoria contributed 16 points.

#UAAP80 Line Up: National University Bulldogs

Review: Love You To The Stars And Back

Love You To The Stars And Back

Director: Antoinette Jadaone

Starring: Joshua Garcia & Julia Barretto

Genre: Romance, Drama

Love you to the Stars and back tells the story of Mika and Caloy. Mika is a rebellious daughter as she still couldn’t accept the fact that her mom is already gone and that she has a new family, meanwhile Caloy who seems to be a fun loving person has an appalling situation as he hides something behind those smiles.

Mika and Caloy met by accident, but that accident will bring them to a ride that will change their lives and their perception about life.

What I love about this movie is its simplicity, there’s nothing special in the story, but the way the movie was made, the transition of every scene, and the story telling this movie became special.

I love how Direk Tonet crafted this movie, smooth yet there’s a heart and I believe it’s only her who can pull off a movie with only two or three lead characters only, but still the movie is very engaging to the audience, plus I love the road trip element in the movie I felt that I am with them travelling as well, this movie actually reminds me of Relaks It's Just Pagibig with a more mature take on life.

Having only two major characters, Julia and Joshua showed their best versions when it comes to acting in this movie. Joshua had the most difficult scenes in the movie, every breakout scene were really heavy and Joshua was able to deliver it, he was able to touch the audiences with his acting prowess, seriously he almost made me cry.  

Julia on the other hand had her share of memorable scenes, though she didn’t have that much heavy scenes in the movie she was able to deliver an excellent job, she was able to portray a very free spirited and sometimes stubborn character of Mika.

Overall LYSB is Star Cinema’s best movie so far for me, the movie tells us that along our journey in life there are people who will come and join us to either teach us a lesson or changed our lives and that’s what I love about Direk Tonet’s story telling style from Relaks It’s Just Pag Ibig, That Thing Called Tadhana, and of course Love You To The Stars And Back.

Ratings: 9.5

#UAAP80 Line Up: FEU Tamaraws

Miss World Philippines 2017 Winners

Former UAAP Courtside Reporter Laura Victoria Lehmann was crowned at the Mall of Asia Arena as the new Miss World Philippines that will represent the Philippines in the Miss World pageant this November 18 in Sanya, China.

 

Laura bested 34 other candidates including other front runners like Wynwyn Marquez who won the crown of Reina Hispanoamericana FIlipinas and Cynthia Thomalla who was crowned as Miss Eco Philippines,

Sophia Senoron meanwhile won the title of Miss Multinational Philippines, Glyssa Perez placed first runner up while Zara Carbonell placed second runner up.

Top 10 Finalists:

#26 Janela Cuaton
#14 Christina Coloma
#15 Laura Lehmann...
#6 Jonna Sweett
#28 Shiela Reyes
#3 Glyssa Perez
#32 Cynthia Thomalla
#9 Wynwyn Marquez
#35 Sophia Seronon

 

Special Awards/Fast Track Winners

 

Top Model: Cynthia Thomalla

Multimedia: Laura Lehmann

Talent: Teresita Marquez

Sports Challenge/Miss Fila: Glyssa Perez

Beach Beauty/Miss Bench Body Teresita Marquez

Miss Photogenic: Cynthia Thomalla

Best In Long Gown: Cynthia Thomalla

Miss Cosmo Skin: Laura Lehmann

Miss Best Skin: Janela Cuaton

Miss Blue Water day Spa: Cynthia Thomalla

Miss BYS Philippines: Laura Lehmann

Miss Savoy Hotel Boracay: Teresita Marquez

Zalora's People's Choice: Kathryn Jade Cudiamat.