#UAAP78 Day 2: La Salle, FEU Scores Opening Game Victory.

On the second day of the opening weekend of the 78th season of the UAAP held at the Mall of Asia Arena. In the 12 noon game the De La Salle Green Archers dealt the defending champions, National University Bulldogs an opening day loss 67-63.

The Green Archers held on to their defense in the first half only letting the struggling Bulldogs to score only 6 points at the end of the first quarter, DLSU continues to dictate the pace of the game as they maintain a 10 point deficit at the end of the first half 33-23.

Gelo Alolino tried to force a comeback for the Bulldogs late in the fourth quarter after cutting the lead of La Salle to 59-60 with  over a minute remaining in the ball game, but the Green Archer's defense puts a stop to NU's run as they were able to get back to back baskets from Jason Perkins and Jeron Teng to secure the win for La Salle.

Jeron Teng led the Green Archers in scoring with 18 points, adding to that is Andrei Caracut's 13 points. Meanwhile Gelo Alolino and JJay Alejandro scored 16 and 15 points respectively for NU.

Score:

De La Salle Green Archers 67:

Teng 18, Caracut 13, Perkins 13, Rivero 11, Sargent 6, Torres 3, Tratter 3. 

NU Bulldogs 63: 

Alolino 16, Alejandro 15, Aroga 9, Diputado 8, Javelona 4, Salim 4, Neypes 3, Javillonar 2, Morido 2

In the 4pm game, last years' runner up, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws proved to be this seasons' title contender after they dominated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 88-64.

The Tamaraws started off the game on a high note as Pogoy and Tolomia hits almost all of their shots out scoring Ateneo at the end of the first quarter 23-11, The struggle of  the Blue Eagles continue as their blue chip rookies failed to help in the scoring department that drowned them to a huge 44-26 deficit at the end of the first half.

In the third quarter reigning MVP Kiefer Ravena poured in a couple of Three's to trim down the Tamaraws lead down, but Roger Pogoy and the rest of the Tams shooting is still hot as they were able to take it a 15 point lead over the Blue Eagles to the end of the third period at 64-49.

Roger Pogoy top scored for the Tamaraws with 19 points in this blow out win, meanwhile Kiefer Ravena carried the Blue Eagles in this game producing 25 points.

Score:

FEU Tamaraws 88: 

Pogoy 19, Tolomia 17, Belo 16, Jose 16, Escoto RU 6, AQrong 5, Inigo 5, Dennison 4.

Ateneo Blue Eagles 64: 

Ravena 25, Capacio 14, Pessumal 9, Gotladera 6, Wong 4, Cani 2m, Ikeh 2, Tolentino A. 2. . 

Garage Magazine September 2015: Jeff Langan

#UAAP78 Day 1: UP Edges UE, UST Beats Adamson.

In the opening game of the season, Host School, University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon defeated the young squad of the University of the East Red Warriors 62-55.

Though the game didn't start on a high note as the first quarter ended At 11-7 in favor of the Maroons, UP was able to command the pace of the game as UE struggles to find their rhythm inside the court, but still the young Red Warriors squad were able to keep the battle as close as possible.

The Red Warriors even threatens to make a comeback in the final period as they were able to trim down UP's 43-56 lead to 55-59 with 20.8 seconds left in the game, but Gelo Vito's three secured the win for the Fighting Maroons.

Gelo Vito top scored the Fighting Maroons with 11 points, while Rookie Edson Battiler led the Red Warriors with 17 points.

Score:

UP Fighting Maroons 62: 

Vito 11, Moralde 8, Desiderio 7, Manuel 7, Dario 6, Prado 6, Amar 4, Longa 4, Asilum 3, Kone 3, Juruena 2, Gallarza 1.

UE Red Warriors  55:

Battiler 17, Javier 10, Palma 6, Manalang 5, De Leon 4, Abanto 4, Charcos 2, Gagatwe 2, Yu 2, Sta Ana 2, Varilla 1 

In the second game the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers survived a late run by the Adamson University Soaring Falcons 70-64. 

UST showed their maturity and experience early in the game as they shoot down the young Adamson squad early in the game with a huge 22-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Falcons took the challenge in the second quarter as they tamed the streaking Tigers only letting them score 6 points to trim the lead down to 28-25 at the end of the first half. 

In the second half, the Tigers maintain their lead keeping the Falcons behind 51-45 at the end of the third period, in the fourth quarter Adamson were able to get as close as 59-61 with less than two minutes remaining, but UST's veterans responds to make the lead back up to 64-67 with a few ticks left in the game. 

Veterans Ed Daquiaog  and Kevin Ferrer carried the tigers combining 52 points, only 5 tigers were able to score in the game, meanwhile Joseph Nallos and Dawn Ochea combined 30 points for the Falcons in losing efforts.

UST Growling Tigers 70: 

Daquioag 28, Ferrer 24, Vigil 9, Abdul 7, Lee 2

Adamson Soaring Falcons 64: 

Nalos 18, Ochea 12, Garcia 8, Capote 7, Margalo 5, Villanueva 4, 3, Tungcab 3, Bernardo 2, Sarr 2. 

#NCAA91 Day 26: Letran Gets Back On Top, CSB With A Huge Win, Arellano Prevails In Over Time

In the first game of the Friday Triple header of the 91st season of the NCAA, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights regains the share of the top spot after defeating the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates 74-57.

A huge fourth quarter run by Letran saves them from an almost upset being put up by by Lyceum early in the fourth after getting a 8-2 run to turn the 47-42 lead at the end of the third period to a 49-50 lead against the Knights, but Mark Cruz sparked a huge 23-3 run late in the fourth to stun the Pirates 72-53 with less than two minutes remaining.

Mark Cruz poured in 8 triples in this game to lead the Knights with 26 points, adding to that is Kevin Racal's 19 points. Meanwhile, Victor Nguidjol led the Pirates with 20 points, The Pirates now dropped to 3-9, while Letran grab the share of the lead with San Beda both at 10-2.

Score:

Letran Knights 74: Cruz 26, Racal 19, Sollano 10, Nambatac 9. Luib 5, Balagasay 4, Balanza 1. 

Lyceum Pirates 54: Nguidjol 20, Baltazar 14, Lugo 6, Lacastesantos 4, Alanes 4, Ayaay 4, Bulawan 3, Taladua 2. 

In the second game, the College of Saint Benilde Blazers finally notches a huge win after a series of loss after their dominant win against the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals 81-57.

The Blazers started hot in the game ending the first quarter with a commanding 17-9 lead over the Generals to dictate the pace of the game in favor of CSB, the lead ballooned to 19 points at the end of the first half at 37-18,

EAC's defense and offense got worst entering the third frame as they were only able to score 13 points, while CSB is unstoppable producing 23 points to extend their lead to 60-31 at the end of the quarter. In the last period the Generals tried to stage a comeback out scoring the blazers in that quarter, though they were outscored in the last quarter the Blazers maintained their huge lead to secure the win.

Rookie Jayjay Domingo led CSB producing 16 points to get win number three for the Blazers. Francis Munsayac top scored on the side of EAC producing 15 points.

Score:

CSB Blazers 81: Domingo JJ 16, Ongteco 12, Grey 12, Fajarito 8, Castor 7, Deles 6, Domingo JS 5, Young 4, Saavedra 3, Flores 3, Jonson 2, San Juan 2, Sta Maria 1.

EAC Generals 57: Munsayac 15, Mejos 11, Diego 8, Pascua 6, Onwubere 6, Hamadou 6, Corilla 3, Bonleon 2. 

In the final game of the Friday Triple Header of the NCAA, Arellano University Chiefs avenges their first round loss against the University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta Altas after defeating them in overtime 84-77.

It was a really close battle as both teams exchanges lead in every quarter, in the fourth frame Perpetual Help was comfortably leading at 65-58 with 6 minutes left in the game, but Arellano were able to make a run to tie the game at 68-68 to force an overtime. In the next 5 minutes the chiefs dominated the Altas to take the win. Both squads are tied at the #3 and #4 spot with 8-4 record.

It was a battle between two of the best guards in the league, namely Jovanie Jalalon and Scottie Thompson as they both not only top scored for their respective team, but also they both put up triple double stats at the end of the game. Jovanie Jalalon scored 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Chiefs, while Scottie Thompson made 24 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds.

Score:

Arellano Chiefs 84: Jalalon 32, Nicholls 14, Holts 98, Ennriquez 8, Meca 7, Bangga 6, Salado 4, Cadavis 3, Gumaru 1, Ortega 1. 

Perpetual Help Altas 77: Thompson 24, Eze 19, Coronel 16, Gallardo 6, Dagangon 4, Ylagan 3, Oliveria 2, Cabiltes 2, Dizon 1.

Cosmomen 2015

This year print and ramp models dominated the Cosmo Centerfold headlined by Daniel Matsunaga, just like every year I am ranking them from 1 being the Hottest to 10 being Hot!. Last year Half Pinoy-Half Italian PBA Player Chris Banchero is my hottest centerfold, who will it be this year?.

This year aside from the four professional models, there are also two PBA Players, two Kapuso teen hearthrobs turned into hunks and 1 Kapamilya hunk aside from Daniel Matsunaga. that is included on the list. 

10. Leandro Amadeo

9. Kirst Viray

8. Ryan Arana

7. Clint Bondad

6. Elmo Magalona

5. Daniel Matsunaga

4. LA Aguinaldo 

3. Jens Knuttel

2. JC De Vera

1. Derrick Monasterio

#NCAA91 Day 25: Mapua Gets Second Straight Victory, San Beda Returns To The Top

In the first game of Game day Thursday, returning Josan Nimes carries the Mapua Cardinals in their win against the San Sebastian Stags 87-78 to still keep their final four hopes breathing as they go  up to a 6-5 record. 

It was yet another close first half between the Cardinals and the Stags ending it at 45-43, but as both squads enter the second half Mapua pushes their lead dominating San Sebastian in the third quarter with a 10 point lead 67-57. In the fourth period the Stags managed to get close to the Cardinals with just a 5 point lead by the Cardinals at 83-78 with less than a minute left, but Mapua's Josan Nimes was eager to seal the win for the Cardinals with a 4-0 run. 

Josan Nimes poured 18 points in his return for the cardinals, meanwhile Jamil Oruouste's 23 point performance didn't save the win for the Stags as they fall to a 3-9 record. 

Score: 

Mapua Cardinals 87: Nimes 18, Oraeme 11, Nieles 10. Menina 10, Brana 10, Biteng 9. Que 7, Aguirre 6, Serrano 4. Raflores 2. 

San Sebastian Stags 78: Ortuouste 23, Costelo 15, Calisaan 13, David 10, Fabian 8, Guinto 7, Santos 2,

In the second game the San Beda Red Lions escapes past the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers 83-75 to get the number one seed in the rankings with 10-2 record. 

Even with San Beda dominating the boards JRU was able to keep the whole game close, even snatching the lead by the Red Lions in the mid part of the third quarter after an 8-0 run by Tey Teodoro to turn the 64-60 lead of San Beda to a 67-69 lead for the Heavy Bombers. But Ola Adeogun quickly responds as he led the Red Lions 13-2 run to take back the lead to 82-71 with two minutes left in the game.    

Art Dela Cruz again had a huge game producing a triple double performance of 26 points 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, adding to that is Ola Adeogun's 23 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile on the other side Paolo Pontejos lead the scoring for JRU with 19 points, while Tey Teodoro added 16 points for  the Heavy Bombers. 

Score:

San Beda Red Lions 83; Dela Cruz 26, Adeogun 23, Tankoua 10, Sara 8, Koga 5,  Soberano 4, Tongco 3, Cabanag 2, Mocon 2.

JRU Heavy Bombers 75: Pontejos 19, Teodoro 16, Grospe 10, Lasquety 7, Poutouchi 6, Cruz 4, Abdul Wahab 4, Sanchez 3, Dela Virgen 3, Dela Paz 2, Astilla 1.  

Preview Magazine September 2015: Kathryn Bernardo

A sweet and edgy Kathryn Bernardo headlines Preview Magazines biggest fashion issue this September 

Republic Act No. 10676: Student-Athletes Protection Act.

Since the most awaited collegiate league in the country is set to open in a few days, get to know more about the controversial law authored by Sen. Pia Cayetano that abolishes the 2 year residency rule that the UAAP imposed to players whom graduated from one member school and then transferred to another member school  i.e. Jerie Pingoy and Hubert Cani. 

This law states that any high school student-athlete that will graduate from any member school should be given a freedom to choose what school he/she wants to be, but the law also states that any highschool student-athletes transferring to another highschool will be given 1 year residency to avoid piracy issue, meanwhile when a college student-athlete is transferring to another college he/she will be given 1 year residency  

To further understand RA 10676 here's the copy of the law from www.gov.ph

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10676]

AN ACT PROTECTING THE AMATEUR NATURE OF STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE PHILIPPINES BY REGULATING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND PROHIBITING THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF STUDENT-ATHLETES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Student-Athletes Protection Act”.
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution recognizes the role of the State to protect and promote the right of all the citizens to quality education at all levels, and to take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Further, Section 19(1) of the same Article provides that the State shall promote physical education, sports programs and competitions alongside training for international competitions to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the attainment of a healthy and alert citizenry. Thus, the State shall recognize and uphold the rights of student-athletes to further hone their skills and abilities in their respective fields of amateur sports without neglecting their education and general well-being.
It is the intention of this Act to protect and promote the rights of the student-athlete, who is, first and foremost, a student. To this end, the rights guaranteed by this Act and the obligations imposed on schools and athletic associations and their officials, athletic directors, coaches, members of the coaching staff, administrators, alumni, and representatives shall seek to ensure that the student-athlete attains quality education while honing his/her skill and reaching his/her full potential as an athlete in an amateur sports setting.
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Athletic association refers to any public or private organization that is responsible for governing inter-school athletic programs and competitions including, but not limited to, the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA), the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the National College Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA), the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA), the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI), the National Capital Regional Athletic Association (NCRAA), the Association of Local Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (ALCUAA) and the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU);
(b) School refers to an institution recognized by the State which undertakes educational operations such as grade school, high school, college, university, or technical-vocational education and training institution; and
(c) Student-athlete refers to a student currently enrolled in any school who is a member of any of the school’s athletic teams or programs and who represents or has intentions of representing the school in an inter-school athletic program or competition. The student-athlete must be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time curricular program and must be in good standing to be eligible to represent the school in an inter-school athletic program or competition.
SEC. 4. Residency of Student-Athletes. – Without prejudice to the respective rules of athletic associations on student-athletes who are foreign imports, the following rules on residency shall be applied:
(a) Residency requirement shall not be imposed on a student-athlete who is a high school graduate enrolling in a college or university;
(b) Residency requirement shall likewise not be imposed on a high school student-athlete transferring from one high school to another high school: Provided, That, to address the issue of piracy, a maximum of one (1) year residency may be imposed by an athletic association on a high school student-athlete who transfers from one member school to another;
(c) In the case of a tertiary student-athlete transferring from one college or university to another, a maximum of one (1) year residency may be imposed by an athletic association before a student-athlete could participate and represent a school in any athletic competition; and
(d) The residency rules mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section shall likewise apply to a Filipino student-athlete from other countries enrolling in a school in the Philippines.
No school, or its representative, shall be authorized to perform the following acts on a student-athlete on the sole reason of his/her transfer to another school:
(1) File an administrative charge for possible violation of school rules and regulations;
(2) Require the payment of tuition and other miscellaneous fees covered by the scholarship granted, including monies given and the cash equivalent of non-monetary benefits received;
(3) Refuse to issue or delay the release of grades and school records, clearance, or transfer eligibility;
(4) Give incomplete grades in subjects in which the student-athlete is exempted by virtue of being a student-athlete; and
(5) Impose other forms of punishment.
SEC. 5. Benefits and Incentives. – Schools may grant a deserving student-athlete the following benefits and incentives:
(a) Tuition and miscellaneous school fees including books and other learning materials;
(b) Full board and lodging;
(c) School and athletic uniforms including supplies, equipment and paraphernalia;
(d) A reasonable regular monthly living allowance, the amount of which shall he set and standardized by the athletic association to which the school is affiliated with;
(e) Medical examinations and consultations, emergency medical services, life and medical insurance and other reasonable and similar benefits that would further enhance the academic and athletic performance of the student-athlete; and
(f) Other reasonable and similar benefits that would further enhance the student-athlete’s academic and athletic performance.
SEC. 6. Commercialization of Student-Athletes – Schools shall not offer a student-athlete or the immediate family members benefits or incentives beyond those enumerated under Section 5 of this Act which are contrary to the nature of amateur sports and which may result in the commercialization of a student-athlete.
SEC. 7. Authority of the Department of Education (DepED) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). – The DepED in furtherance to its mandate to supervise all basic education institutions, and the CHED with its mandate to supervise higher education institutions, are hereby further authorized to regulate and oversee school athletic associations, and are tasked to ensure that the rights of student-athletes are respected and protected. They are likewise authorized to handle complaints against the school athletic associations, and schools. They may consult the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for technical expertise, as may be needed.
SEC. 8. Prosecution of Action. –
(a) Who May File. – For purposes of this Act, a written complaint may be filed by a student-athlete, his/her parents or guardians, member schools or their alumni, or any person or any entity in behalf of a student-athlete who, or a school which, may be affected by any violation of this Act.
(b) Who are Liable. – School officials, athletic directors, coaches, members of the coaching staff, administrators, alumni, or representatives shall be liable for any violation of this Act. Athletic associations or schools shall likewise be liable for knowingly permitting or failing to prevent such violations, without prejudice to any direct liability by the aforementioned individuals.
(c) Investigation. – Athletic associations may, motu propria or upon written complaint, investigate violations of this Act and impose the appropriate penalties, such as suspending or banning the student-athlete from playing and/or the school from participating in their respective leagues:Provided, That if the respondent is the athletic association, or if there is reason to believe that the athletic association will not act upon the complaint, a written complaint may be filed directly with the DepED or the CHED.
(d) Appeal. – Within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of the decision of the athletic association, an appeal may be filed with the DepED or the CHED.
(e) Inaction or inhibition. – Within thirty (30) days from filing of the complaint, there being no action from the athletic association, the student-athlete or his/her representative may directly file a written complaint with the DepED or the CHED.
(f) Sanctions and penalties. – Upon notice and hearing, the DepED or the CHED may impose the appropriate penalties under relevant laws, rules or regulations, including:
(1) On erring schools:
Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by suspension from participating in the athletic organization/s and/or a fine ranging from one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to one million pesos (P1,000,000.00) depending on the gravity of the offense; and
(2) On erring athletic associations:
Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by a fine ranging from one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to one million pesos (P1,000,000.00) depending on the gravity of the offense.
The availment of remedies under this Act will not preclude the complainant from seeking further recourse from the courts of law.
(g) Nothing in this section shall prevent any of the persons mentioned herein from filing for a temporary restraining order or any other injunctive relief in court if there is no other plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.
SEC. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the DepED and the CHED, in consultation with the PSC, shall promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. The implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
SEC. 10. Implementing Agencies. – The DepED and the CHED shall implement the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 11. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
SEC. 13. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

#NCAA91 Day 24: Arellano Escapes An Almost Upset, Perpetual Help Bounces Back.

In thefirst game of the tuesday double header, the Arellano Chiefs held off the streaking CSB Blazers 86-82 to avoid another upset.

Though the Blazers were able to capitalize on the slow start of Arellano in the first half, the Chiefs were able to snatch a single point advantage entering the second half at 38-37, In the third quarter CSB's Fonso Saavedra and the rest of the Blazers showed that they want to win the game getting as high as a 9 point advantage against Arellano.

In the fourth period its Arellano's veterans that showed up turning the table around after a 15-5 run the Chiefs now leads the Blazers 70-65 with 5 minutes more left in the final period, The Blazers were able to get close, but Allen Enriquez and Jovanie Jalalon sealed the 7th win of the Arellano Chiefs after 11 games, while the CSB Blazers dropped their 9th game out of 11.

Jiovani Jalalon and Dioncee Holts both scored 15 points, while Allen Enriquez added 14. On the other side the returning Jonathan Grey spearheaded the offense of the Blazers pouring in 22 points, adding to that is Jayjay Domingo's 16 points.

Score:

Arellano Chiefs 86: Jalalon 15, Holts 15, Enriquez 14, Salado 12, Nicholls 11, Gumaru 11, Bangga 2, Cadavis 1. 

CSB Blazers 84: Grey 22, Domingo JJ 16, Saavedra 14, Jonson 13, Nayve 9. Ongteco 5, Fajarito 2, Sta Maria 1. 

In the second game the Perpetual Help  Altas easily dispatches the Lyceum Pirates 70-42, Scottie Thompson's triple double performance carried the Altas in this win giving out 13 points, 10 assist and 12 rebounds.

The Perps looking very determined to bounce back after their loss against the Mapua Cardinals last week dominated Lyceum in the whole game, leading by as much as 20 points at the end of the first half and only letting the pirates scored 7 points in the fourth quarter.

Aside from Scottie Thompson, Prince Eze also lead the Perps in this win top scoring with 18 points and 19 rebounds. On the other side Jebb Bulawan led the scoring for the Pirates with 13 points.

Score:

Perpetual Help Altas 70: Eze 18, Ylagan 15, Thompson 13, Dagangon 12, Akhuetie 6, Gallardo 3, Elopre 2, Tamayo 1. 

Lyceum Pirates 42: Bulawan 13, Alanes 10, Baltazar 4, Lacastesantos 4. Ayaay 4. Nguidjol 3, Malabanan 2, Mbida 2.   



   

FHM Philippines September 2015: Yam Concepcion

Wild and Free Yam Concepcion returns on the cover of FHM Philippines this September