#NCAA95 Day 5: San Beda invades Generals camp.

The San Beda Red Lions showed their dominance over the EAC Generals after they beat down the latter 89-72 on their own home court. 

Despite an impressive win over the Lyceum Pirates in their first game, the EAC Generals falter down in their second game with the Red Lions taking over in this game from start to finish, they even led by as much as 28 points in the game, leaving EAC down chasing.  

Five Red Lions scored in double figures, James Kwekuteye led with 21 points, Evan Nelle added 15 points, Calvin Oftana had 14 points, Donald Tankoua added double-double 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Clint Doliguez added 10 points. 

The Generals were led by Marwin Taiwan with 20 points, Kriss Gurtiza added 15 points, JP Maguliano had 13 points, and Jethro Mendoza added 10 points. 

Imago Releases New Single "Pag-Ibig Na Walang Balik"

IMAGO RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL RECORDS, RELEASES NEW SINGLE "PAG-IBIG NA WALANG BALIK"

Imago Contract Signing (L-R): Mervin Panganiban (Drums), Myrene Academia (Bass), Kiara San Luis (Vocals), Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go, Zach Lucero (Guitar), Timothy Cacho (Guitar), and Business Manager Darwin Hernandez.  

OPM Rock band Imago has returned to Universal Records in their contract signing with the label on June 17, 2019 (Monday).

The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office in Quezon City. Present during the signing was Imago, Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, and Imago's Business Manager Darwin Hernandez.

Imago is no stranger to the music scene, being one of the premiere OPM bands in the country with a multitude of hits under their belt - three of which "Sundo," "Akap," and "Taralets," were released during their first stint under Universal Records back in 2006. The five-piece band composed of Zach Lucero (Guitar), Timothy Cacho (Guitar), Myrene Academia (Bass), and Mervin Panganiban (Drums), now features their newest front-woman Kiara San Luis (vocals). Talking about their return to the label, the band members say "it's great [to be back here] - it feels like we're coming back home." 

The first single since their return is entitled "Pag-ibig na Walang Balik" The song brings back the classic OPM sound Imago is known for, while also bringing a whole new flavor to the mix. According to the band, the highly relatable track is "about unconditional love that many people experience [as the title suggests]. This kind of love is found on different levels, no matter what you are going through - you still choose to love again." The song marks the first time Kiara is featured as the band's vocalist, and also features the band's further exploration with new arrangements and instrumentation.

Imago's latest single 'Pag-ibig na Walang Balik' is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music under Universal Records. Watch out for the music video launch on July 23, 2019 (Tuesday) at 70's Bistro, with performances featuring the  Beyond the Sign, July XIV, Better Days, and Moonstar 88.

#NCAA95 Day 4: Letran sends JRU to 0-2, San Sebastian dominates Mapua, CSB Stuns Perpetual Help.

The Letran Knights chalked up their second victory after three games as they beat down the JRU Heavy Bombers 55-43. 

The Knights were led by Edson Batiller with 14 points, while Ry Dela Rosa top scored for the Heavy Bombers with 15 points. 

Letran improves their record to 2-1, while JRU drops to 0-2. 

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The San Sebastian College Golden Stags goes up 2-0 in the standings with another dominant win, this time against the Mapua Cardinals 92-68.

The Stags dominated the game as they led the whole game as high as 33 points, 6 Stags were able to score in double figures led by RK Ilagan with 20 points, followed by Allyn Bulanadi with 16 points, Alex Desoyo added 14, Ken Villapando had 13, JM Calma gave 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Alvin Capobres contributed 10 markers. 

On the side of Mapua, Noah Lugo top scored with 13 points, Laurenz Victoria added 11 points, while Warren Bonifacio had 10 points. The Cardinals dropped their second game to remain win less in the competition. 

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The College of Saint Benilde Blazers blazed through the Perpetual Help Altas 75-63 to grab a share of the top spot with 2-0 record. 

The Blazers were trailing behind in the first half of the game, scoring 14-18 in the opening period and finishing the first half down 33-26, but they were able to turn things around in the third period after outscoring the Altas 23-8 to take over the lead 49-41. 

Defense was the key of CSB in this victory as they were able to convert more turnovers into points and they were able to out rebound Perpetual 53-43. 

Carlo Young led the Blazers with 14 points, while Kendrix Belgica added 12 points. Jielo Razon led on the side of the Perps with 15 points, Kim Aurin added 12 markers as the Altas drops their record to 1-1. 

When it rains, pour your heart out with TikTok

With the rain pouring down, the #pickupohugot challenge became this week’s TikTok trending challenge. Perhaps the downpour grounded our users indoors and gave them a chance to reconnect with their hearts. For those who aren’t in-the-know yet, a pickup /ˈpikˌəp/ is a conversation opener to romantically engage someone. Meanwhile, a hugot /ˈho͞o, ɡɒt/ (pull out) is an act of verbally pulling out strong sentiments from the depths of the heart. With your relationship status, we’ll help you decide if huhugot ka ba? O pi-pickup? And, of course, with more feels this rainy season. 1. Status: Married A cold, rainy day is the best time to reignite the flame in a married life. FOR HIS: Definitely, pickup! Husbands, review your classic pickup line that made her say, YES! On top of it, warm up her heart with a steamy bowl of ramen AND bulalo. Yes, both because she’s still undecided. Extra macho points for cooking it yourself! Don’t forget to take a vid because we want to know your recipe. And, as your wife would say, this is not a request. It’s an order. FOR HER: Pickup or hugot. Both can be Wife, nag only when your cheeks are on fleek! Believe me, you’ll look fiercer. Check out beauty vids from TikTok users all over the world. It’s important that you feel good about yourself because happy wife is happy life! 2. Status: In a relationship Pickup. We know this cuddle weather makes you feel mushy with your S.O. and we can’t get enough of it. We want more! Rain creates the romantic setting to deliver your best pickup lines. Be the oppa of her dreams! TikTok will back you up with filters to achieve that K-Drama cinematography. 3. Status: No Label/ It’s complicated A moment of silence for you people whose are stuck in the limbo of relationships. Pickup o hugot, wala pa ring kayo! It’s time to change your status, dear. Jump to number 6. 4. Status: Friendzoned No more pickups, my friend. Hugot is for you. Don’t blame yourself. It’s not you. It is your friend’s inability to see you as their lover. Exactly the way that you only see me as a friend. :’( Upload that hugot and let us both move on. 5. Status: Fresh-from-a-breakup Single HUGOT. This is your turf. You have the most legit reason to hugot this season because we feel you! TikTok even has a Hugot Playlist tearfully curated just for you. 6. Status: Single by Choice If you’re from number 4, Congratulations! You’re finally choosing yourself. Who says single gents and ladies need to be in constant search for a partner? Word: Look good and feel good! Let out all them coats and boots you've been hoarding from last month's online shopping sale because OOTD is life! A little fall of rain won’t ever dampen a true fashionista’s style. It’s not a wet road, darling. It’s a silver runway! Strut! Fish for compliments and pickup lines because you’re dressed to the nines. 7. Status: Single and ready to mingle PICKUP Pickup o hugot, we gotchu covered with TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video app. Download now! Available on Android and iOS devices. ###

Dragon Lady enters fiery finale week!

The hit afternoon prime series "Dragon Lady" enters their final week and as the finale gets nearer the scenes intensifies between Yna(Janine Gutierrez) and her wicked kontrabida Astrid(Joyce Ching) and Vera(Maricar De Mesa), also Yna will be torn between Michael( Tom Rodriguez) and Goldwyn (EA Guzman) who will she choose in the end?

How would you want Dragon Lady to end? Do you want Vera and Astrid to die or would you want to see the two of them inside the jail? And if you were to choose who would you want Yna to be with in the end? Michael or Goldwyn? How I wish the series ends well and happy.

Watch out for the fiery finale week of Dragon Lady starting this Monday July 15 to Friday July 19, right after Eat Bulaga on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Mga Batang POZ

A recent study showed that cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV has been spreading like a wild fire among Filipinos, especially in the 15-24 year old age bracket, that means that the age of acquisition of the virus has gone younger in this generation. 

This July 26, Dreamscape Digital and iWant produces a 6 part digital advocaseries on the platform, based from the novel of Segundo Matias Jr. "Mga Batang Poz" tackles the story of four friends whom all are HIV Positive that they acquired through unsafe sex in different scenarios.

The Advocaseries from iWant is off to promote HIV awareness, to ease the Stigma that HIV Positives gets from the society, and to show how important acceptance is for them to survive and thrive in their lives, specially acceptance from their familes and friends as they will be the ones who will be with them throughout their journey.  .

The series features a new breed of brave actors who took on the portrayal of the characters with a very sensitive status, starting off with newcomer Fino Herrera as Luis, Paolo Gumabao as Enzo, Mark Neumann as Gab, and Awra Briguella as Chuchay.

Also starring in the series are Ricardo Cepeda, Marina Benipayo, Chienna Filomeno, Mark Rivera, Joem Bascon, Raven Molina, Soliman Cruz, and Irma Adlawan. 

"Mga Batang Poz" is written by Jerry Gracio, directed by Chris Martinez, based on the novel by Segundo Matias Jr., streaming exclusively on iWant App. 

#NCAA95 Day 3: San Beda moves up to 2-0, Letran bounces back after beating the Chiefs down, Generals stuns Lyceum

San Beda continues their dominant run after they diffuses the JRU Heavy Bombers 74-52.

James Kwekuteye and Calvin Oftana led the roar of the Red Lions with James having 17 points and Calvin with 17 points and 10 rebounds, JB Bahio added 11 points.

Going down to 0-2 the Heavy Bombers were led by Marq Dionisio with 13 points and Ry Dela ROsa with 11 points.
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The Letran Knights bounced back from their opening day loss after they beat down the Arellano Chiefs 81-72.

Jerrick Balanza had a season high 31 points to lead the Knights in this bounce back win, Jeo Ambohot added 15 points and 11 points in this game.

Rence Alcoriza led the now 0-2 seasons host with 19 points, Justin Arana added 12 markers, whil Alfren Gayosa had 11 points for the Chiefs.

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The EAC Generals stunned last year's finalist Lyceum Pirates after they defeated them 84-82 via Jethro Mendoza's game winning shot.

Aside from the game winning shot, Jethro Mendoza scored a total of 21 points for the Generals, Marwin Taiwan added another 21 points, Chester Carlos had 11 points, while JP Maguliano added 10 points and 15 rebounds.

On the side of the Pirates, Jaycee Marcelino led the Pirates ship with 23 points and Reymar Caduyac added 17 points.

Pasig City's Janelle Tee is Miss Philippines Earth 2019

Chinoy TV Host Janelle Tee bested 39 other eco warriors to become the new Miss Philippines Earth. An advocate of sustainable eco-tourism, Janelle aims to win the fifth crown of the Philippines in Miss Earth, also Janelle sets a new record to be the oldest winner of the pageant at 28.

Here are the other winners of this year's Miss Philippines Earth 2019: 

Miss Earth Philippines Air: Ana Tan, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Miss Earth Philippines Water: Chelsea Fernandez, Tacloban City
Miss Earth Philippines Fire: Alexandra Dayrit, Marikina
Miss Earth Philippines Eco-Tourism: Karen Piccio, Maasin, Iloilo

The Miss Earth 2019 is set this coming October, no venue was announced yet. 

#PPP2019 Launched 10 Entries for this year's festival

The Film Development Council of the Philippines has officially introduced the 10 competing films in this year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the first three films were already announced earlier this year namely; 

Cuddle Weather, from Regal Films and Proj. 8 cor. San Joaquin, directed by Rod Marmol, starring Sue Ramirez and RK Bagatsing.

LSS or Last Song Syndrome stars Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, introducing Ben & Ben, directed by Jade Castro, from Globe Studios. 

Joining forces this year are Paolo Ballesteros, Martin Del Rosario, and Christian Bables in The Panti Sister from The Idea First Company, directed by Jun Robles Lana. 

The fourth film is G! from Cineko Productions, starring Mccoy De Leon, Mark Oblea, Kira Ballinger, Paulo Angeles, and Jameson Blake, directed by Dondon Santos. 

Next is the Millenial movie I'm Ellenya L, starring Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, directed by Boy 2 Quizon, from Spring Films and N2 Productions. 

JC Santos is back for his third year in PPP with Arci Munoz this time in the movie Open, from T Rex Entertainment, directed by Andoy Ranay. 

Jean Garcia goes action in the movie Watch Me Kill, directed by Tyrone Acierto, produced by Cinebandits Entertainment. 

Next is Adolf Alix Jr's Circa, a movie that pays tribute to the 100 years of Philippine Cinema, starring Anita Linda with a special participation of the late Eddie Garcia. 

Another veteran actress is up with Angie Ferro as Lola Igna, directed by Eduardo Roy Jr. and capping off the 10 entries is the Visayan movie Pagbalik, starring Gloria Sevilla and Suzette Ranillo, directed by Hubert Tibi and Maria S. Ranillo. 

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 will coincide with the celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Philippine Cinema this September.

Vice Ganda, Aga Muhlach, Kris Aquino, and Vic Sotto Headlines First Batch of MMFF 2019 Entries

The Metro Manila Film Festival committee has announced the first four entries for their 45th year, the first batch of entries were chosen based on their script.

The first film is Quantum Films (K)ampon, a horror flick starring Derek Ramsay and Kris Aquino, directed by King Palisoc.

Next is the Filipino adaptation of the Korean hit movie "Miracle in Cell #7", starring Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre, to be directed by Nuel Naval from Viva Films.

Vic Sotto is also in with his Action Family Comedy movie "Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity" with Maine Mendoza, produced by APT Entertainment and MZet Production, directed by Linnet Zurbano.

Vice Ganda is also back with Anne Curtis in the Fantasy Comedy movie "Momalland", directed by Barry Gonzales, from Star Cinema and Viva Films.