#UAAP78 Day 6: UE Gets Back To Back Win, Ateneo Escapes Double OT

In the first game of UAAP's Wednesday double header at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the University of the East Red Warriors shoots down the Adamson Soaring Falcons 89-78.

The Red Hot UE Warriors started the game hot, leading the Adamson Falcons 11-5 with 6 minutes left in the first period, but going into the next minutes in the first, the Falcons soars high as Nico Capote led a run for Adamson after back to back long three to take a 26-20 lead over UE.

In the second period the Red Warriors were able to catch up and make a 10-0 run against Adamson to take the lead 39-30 with 3:30 left in the second, but the Falcons made a 0-9 run of their own to close in the first half at 44-41.

At the start of the third period, the Falcons were able to get close at 46-45 but UE's offense is just unstoppable as they were able to regain a cushion  as they take another 5 point lead 51-45 with 6 minutes left in the third. Entering the two minute  mark of the third period Adamson finally able to tie the game again at 55-all but again UE were able to get the lead back to end the third at 63-57.

In the fourth period UE is now all over Adamson as the latter's defense made hard for the Falcons to catch up as the Red Warriors were able to pull away to take win number 2 and kept Adamson still win less after 3 outing

UE's Super Rookie Edson Battiler again scored 23 points for the Red Warriors in winning this game, adding to that is Paul Varilla's 14 points, Meanwhile, another rookie JD Tungcab top scored for Adamson with 16 points, while Nico Capote added 15 points, 12 points came from the first quarter all are three point shots.

Score:

UE Red Warriors 89: 

Batiller 23, Varilla 14, Derige 12, Charcos 9, Yu 8, Javier 6, De Leon 6, Palma 6, Abanto 2, Gonzales 2, Manalang 1. 

Adamson Falcons 78: 

Tungcab 16, Capote 15, Nalos 14, Ng 11, Villanueva 8, Sarr 6, Ochea 4, Polican 2, Garcia 2. 

In the second game, Kiefer Ravena saves the day for Ateneo as the reigning MVP was the key to a huge comeback by Ateneo to beat the defending champions NU Bulldogs 74-70 after two grueling overtime.

It was almost a win for the defending champions as they lead the Blue Eagles 57-54 with 14 seconds left in the game, but a huge defensive lapse by Gelo Alolino caused the NU Bulldogs a fortune as Hubert Cani takes the ball back to Kiefer Ravena  as he was able to fire a three to tie the game 57-all to send the game into overtime.

In the first Overtime Period, Fatigue starts to come in for both squads as they struggle to score with 2:35 left in the game, the first basket was made by Toci Tansinco for the Bulldogs to take a 59-57 lead with less than two minutes left, Ateneo were only able to make a single basket in the overtime as NU led the game 62-60 but again another clutch play by Kiefer Ravena ties the game at 62-62 to force another overtime period.

In the second overtime finally Ateneo were able to secure a safe lead at 68-64 with only 1:23 left in the game, but Gelo Alolino still eager to win the game closed in the Bulldogs at 72-70 with 7.2 seconds left, but again, Kiefer Ravena was there to seal the win for the Blue Eagles as they tamed the Bulldogs to remain win less after three games.

Kiefer Ravena scored 21 points for the Blue Eagles in winning this game, meanwhile, Gelo Alolino scored 19 points for the Bulldogs in losing efforts.


Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 74: 

Ravena 21, Ikeh 14, Pingoy 9, Pessumal 8, Tolentino A. 6, Apacible 6, Gotladera 4, Babilonia 2, Nieto MA 2, Cani 2. 

NU Bulldogs 70: 

Alolino 19, Aroga 14, Neypes 11, Celda 6, Javelona 5, Abatayo 5, Tansuinco 4, Salim 2, Alejandro 2, Diputado 2. 

Etiquette For Mistresses

"Etiquette of Mistresses"stars the biggest ensemble of of award winning actresses and box office queens, starring in the movie are Claudine Barretto, Iza Calzado, Cheena Crab, Kim Chiu and Kris Aquino, directed by Chito S. Rono. The movie is set to premiere this September 30 in cinemas worldwide. 

 Etiquette for Mistresses was based on the book written by Jullie Yap-Daza in the 90's talking about the hidden life of five mistresses in the "High Society"at that time, they are real people that was altered to hide their identity, but if you are an avid reader of the daily articles of Jullie Yap-Daza before you might get a hint of who these characters are.   

Speaking of characters the movie revolves around five ladies that looked like they almost have it all, but still they are looking for love and affection from someone that is already committed. The first character is Ina(Kim Chiu) an ambitious lass from Cebu that was introduced to the secret life of mistresses as she fell in love with a married politician, next is Stella(Iza Calzado) a smart and witty lawyer, but like what they say love makes a smart person stupid as she also became a mistress, the third mistress is Charley(Cheena Crab) A bubbly and joyful lady that is a mistress of a rich Filipino-Chinese Tycoon. The fourth mistress is Chloe(Claudine Barretto), she is the most outgoing, fiery, and liberated among the mistresses, the last mistress is Georgia(Kris Aquino) she is the conservative type and the leader of the group. 

#NCAA91 Day 30: JRU Keeps Final Four Hopes Alive, Mapua Extends Winning Streak To FIve

The Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers continues their quest to return to the final four of the 91st season of the NCAA as they escape past the pesky College of Saint Benilde Blazers 73-69 in the first game of the Tuesday game day of the NCAA at the San Juan Arena.

It was a tight ball game between JRU and CSB ending the first quarter tied at 12, entering the second quarter the Blazers were able to get a 17-12 lead early in the period but JRU easily snatches it taking a 3 point lead ending the first half at 35-32.

In the second half the game intensifies as CSB not letting the Heavy Bomber pull away, even taking a 49-52 lead against JRU with 2:29 remaining in the third, but JRU regains the lead after an 8-0 run to end the third at 57-52.

In the fourth quarter the tit for tat battle of the two squads continue as the Blazers again regains the lead after a three by Jonathan Grey at 66-67, but JRU made another run again to take a 71-69 lead with few ticks left in the game but Bernabe Teodoro made a huge steal over CSB's Travis Jonson to seal the win for the Heavy Bombers.

Bernabe Teodoro and Paolo Pontejos combined 30 points to keep JRU's final four hopes alive, as Jonathan Grey's 34 point performance didn't help CSB to bounce back.

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 73: Teodoro 17, Pontejos 13, Poutouochi 13, Balagtas 10, Grospe 10, Sanchez 4, Abdul Wahab 3, Estrella 2, Dela Paz 1. 

CSB Blazers 69: Grey 34, Ongteco 10, Domingo JJ 9, Deles 7, Jonson 3, Fajarito 3.  

In the second game, the Mapua Cardinals extends their winning streak to five after they stunning the league leading Letran Knights 82-77.

Letran started the game strong leading the Cardinals 16-25 at the end of the first quarter, but the Cardinals made a huge surge in the second quarter after being down 31-18, Mapua takes a 5-24 run to take the lead at 36-42 at the end pf the first half.

Mapua continues to dominate the Knights their lead ballooned to 62-49 at the end of the third, Letran tried to get close with the Cardinals in the final quarter but it was already late as Mapua already on the brink of getting their 5th straight victory to keep their final four hopes alive.

 
Allwell Oraeme powered the Cardinals with a monster double-double 18 points and a tournament high 30 rebounds, adding to that is 16 points from the rookie John Nieles and 14 points from Justine Serrano. Meanwhile Mark Cruz, Kevin Racal and Rey Nambatac scored 17, 16, and 15 points for Letran in losing efforts.

Score:

Mapua Cardinals 82: Oraeme 18, Nieles 16, Serrano 14, Menina 12, Que 6, Nimes 5, Aguirre 4, Brana 4, Biteng 3

Letran Knights 77: Cruz 17, Racal 16, Nambatac 15, Solano 12, Apreku 6, Balanza 5, Quinto 4, Luib 2.

Silong

Silong is the closing film  in the recently concluded Cinemalaya 2015. It stars Piolo Pascual and Rhian Ramos, directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho. The Movie is set to have a commercial release starting September 16 distributed by Star Cinema,

Doctor Miguel Cascarro (Piolo Pascual) is mourning the death of his pregnant wife in a bus accident. As he drives home one day, he finds a badly beaten and bloody Valerie (Rhian Ramos) on a deserted country road and takes her home to nurse her back to health. But the deepest scars are the ones you can't see.

#UAAP78 Day 5: UST Stays Undefeated, FEU Charges Back

In the first game of the Sunday games of the 78th season of the Men's Basketball Tournament of the UAAP at the Mall of Asia Arena, the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers remained undefeated after giving the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons their first loss of the season 67-59.

The game started slow for both squads as they only manage to end the first period in 10-4, In the second quarter, though UST still leading at the end of the second period, UP manages to tie the scoring output of the tigers at 11-all to end the half at 21-15.

Entering the second half UP manages to get the lead at 25-27 after a three point shot by JR Gallarza with 6:14 seconds left in the third. But Ed Daquioag and Kevin Ferrer sparked a 12-4 run for UST to get the lead back at 37-31 with 2 minutes remaining, but UP made their own run to trim down the lead of UST by 2 at the end of the third 42-40.

In the final period, Daquioag punishes the poor defense of UP scoring a couple of shots to boost the Tigers to a 51-44 lead with 4:24 remaining, UP still fighting in the game trimmed down the lead of UST to just three points at 55-52 with less than 2 minutes, but Daquioag was just unstoppable as he continues to carry UST past UP until the end of the game.

Ed Daquioag scored 26 points for the Tigers in this game, adding to that is Kevin Ferrer's 16 points. Meanwhile, Diego Dario and Paul Desiderio combined 27 points for UP in losing efforts.

Score:

UST Tigers 67: 

Daquioag 26, Ferrer 16, Abdul 8, Vigil 4, Subido 4, Bonleon 3, Lee 3, Sheriff 2.

UP Fighting Maroons 59: 

Dario 15, Desiderio 12, Manuel 9, Kone 6, Gallarza 5, Moralde 4, Vito3, Juruena 3, Lim 2.  

In the second game, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws stuns the De La Salle Green Archers 93-75 to bounce back after their single point loss to UST last Wednesday.

FEU started the game strong, even with RR Pogoy sitting out early in the game after suffering a sprained ankle, the Tamaraws even led the Green Archers 11-4 with 6 minutes left in the game, but La Salle slowly trimmed the lead down and eventually with a couple of runs of Jeron Teng the Green Archers took over a huge 23-15 lead against the Tamaraws with 1:30 left in the first, but FEU didn't let La Salle pull away easily as they made a 2-9 run with Mac Belo sealing the first quarter with a buzzer beating 3 point shot to keep the game close at 25-24. 

In the second quarter, La Salle started the game with 4 straight points to lead 29-24, but Mike Tolomia and Francis Tamsi hit back to back threes to get a single point lead over La Salle 30-29, but a 0-6 run by the Green Archers took back the lead to 35-30 with 5 minutes left. Mike Tolomia, Joe Trinidad, Francis Tamsi, and Wendell Comboy poured in 15-2 run to take a 45-37 lead over the Green Archers with less than 2 minutes left in the first half, but Jeron Teng and Jason Perkins scored a couple points to end the first half at 45-43.

Entering the third quarter the Green Archers were able to keep the ball game close not letting the Tamaraws pull away even getting close as 53-51 with 6:00 remaining, that was the last time La Salle gets close to FEU as the Tamaraws starts to pull away entering the 4:40 mark of the game after FEU made a 20-0 run to end the third quarter 77-54.

In the fourth quarter FEU maintained a 20 point lead, but turnovers and series of fouls bugged down the Tamaraws as La Salle's defense intensifies trimming the lead down to 13 entering the last two minutes of the game. Though the Green Archers were able to trim down the lead it was already too late for the chase as FEU already secured the win.

Mike Tolomia and Mac Belo combined 37 points to lead the charge of the Tamaraws in this game, adding to that is Prince Orizu's career high 12 points to help FEU charge back from their loss. Meanwhile Jeron Teng's 29 point effort didn't materialized as the Green Archers lost back to back games after their big win against NU.

Score: 

FEU Tamaraws 93:

Tolomia 20, Belo 17, Orizu 12, Pogoy 8, Inigo 6, Tamsi 6, Trinidad 6, Escoto RU 5, Arong 3, Comboy 3, Holmqvist 1. 

De La Salle Green Archers 75: 

Teng 29, Caracut 13, Sargent 11, Rivero 8, Perkins 5, Muyang 3, Navarro 3, Torralba 2, Go 1. 

Misters of The Philippines 2015 Winners

Misters of the Philippines had just concluded at the Newport Performing Theater in Resorts World Manila, and the four new "Misters" that will represent and will compete in international pageants were named and here they are;

Mister International- Philippines 2015: Reniel Villareal, Pagbilao, Quezon

Mister Global-Philippines 2015: Rick Palencia, Tacloban City

Mister Model International- Philippines 2015: Arcel Yambing, Bacolor, Pampanga

Mister Tourism International-Philippines 2015- Willan Pagayon, Iloilo City

1st Runner Up- Don Cochico, Manila City 

2nd Runner Up: Kevin Fichera, Filipino Community, Italy 

Top 10 

Siegfried Bauer, Filipino Community, Germany

AR Dela Serna, Bohol

Karan Singhdole, Santa Rosa, Laguna

Ari Kane, Filipino Community, Victoria 

Top 15/Fast Tracks Winner

Red Bayron, Mati City

JE Adajar, Laguna 

Best in Beach Wear, Nicholo Zacharias, Lipa City

Best in Talent, Earlmond Lee, Olongapo City

Fitness Challenge, Jules Chan, Filipino Community, Great Britain 

Special Awards: 

Mister Photoghenic: AR Dela Serna, Bohol

Mister Friendship: Jake Camarines, Quezon City

Mister Teceruma: Rick Palencia, Tacloban City

1st RU: JE Adajar, Laguna

2nd RU: Daniel Polbrat, Filipino Community, Melbourne

3rd RU: Richard Domingo, Koronadal City

#UAAP78 Day 4: UE and Ateneo Bounces Back

In the first game of the Saturday games of the 78th season of the UAAP held at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles beats the Adamson Falcons 80-64

The Adamson Falcons kept the first half of the game close ending the first half at 34-30, but coming in to the second half, the Blue Eagles already started to pull away as they outscored the Falcons 62-48. It was a was a blowout win by Ateneo after they were beaten badly by FEU in their first game

Aaron Black was a big surprise for Ateneo, pouring in 11 points in this game to help Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal in the scoring department both scoring 24 and 12 points respectively in this game, Black didn't not played n their opening game.

Meanwhile, Papi Sarr top scored for Adamson with 13 points as the Falcons dropped to 0-2 to start the season.

Score:

Ateneo Blue Eagles 84: 

Ravena 24, Pessumal 12, Black 11, Nieto MA 9, Pingoy 8, Capacio 7, Tolentino V 4, Wong 3, Babilonia , Cani 2, Nieto MI 2

Adamson Falcons 60: 

Sarr 13, Nalos 9, Tungcab 9, Ochea 8, Garcia 7, Polican 7, Capote 4, Margallo 2, Ng 1


In the second game, the University of the East Warriors stuns the defending champions National University Bulldogs 76-71.

The Red Warriors were able to capitalize the sluggish state of the Bulldogs early in the game as they were able to put up a 20-16 lead at the end of the first quarter, though in the second quarter the Bulldogs were able to erase the lead of UE and take over the driver seat after a late run by NU in the  second quarter to end the first half 32-37.

In the third quarter the NU Bulldogs were able to extend their lead to 33-41, but suddenly the Red Warriors took a 9-0 run with rookie Edson Batiller pouring back to back threes to tie the ball game at 41-41 with less than 6 minutes remaining in the quarter,

UE's run extends as the defense of NU continues to struggle only scoring 9 points in the third as the Red Warriors outscored them pouring in 28 points to end the third period 60-46. In the fourth period the Bulldogs tried to make a comeback as they trimmed the lead down to 75-71 after a three by Paolo Javellona but the run of NU came late with only 6 seconds left in the game.

Rookie Edson Batiller again led the Red Warriors in this game scoring 23 points as UE gets to the winning column, meanwhile Gelo Alolino's 23 points and Paolo Javelona's 16 points didn't suffice for the NU Bulldogs as they dropped their second straight game to start the season at 0-2.

Score

UE Red Warriors 76: 

Batiller 23, Charcos 12, Varilla 11, Abanto 9, De Leon 8, Palma 6, Sta Ana 4, Manalang 3. 

NU Bulldogs 71:

Alolino 23, Javelona 16, Aroga 8, Salim 6, Diputado 5, Javillonar 5, Neypes 4, Abatayo 2, Celda 2. 

Enrique Gil Apologizes

In an interview with Mario Dumawal aired in TV Patrol last night, Enrique Gil finally breaks his silence as he apologizes to Jessie Mendiola and to all the people that were involved in the incident that happened aboard the plane bound to London the last week, "Tao lang nagkakamali". He also said that this will be the first and last time he will be involved in this kind of issue. 

Gil, who was the center of blind items and rumors in the past week after allegedly getting drunk and being affront to an actress, which was later identified as Jessie Mendiola and having a heated conversation with TV Host/Actor which was named as Luis Manzano, 

Meanwhile, Jake Cuenca and Paulo Avelino denied that they were the ones who influenced Enrique to drink too much alcohol during the flight.  

#NCAA91 Day 29: JRU Ends Losing Skid, Mapua Gets Fourth Straight Win, and Arellano Takes Back The Third Spot

In the first game of the Friday triple header of NCAA season 91, the JRU Heavy Bombers finally were able to end their 2 game losing streak after a huge 87-64 win over the EAC Generals.

The Heavy Bombers dropped a huge 25-7 first quarter bomb to completely dominate the hapless Generals in this game, even with Sydney Onwubere's 21 point performance wasn't able to trim down the lead of JRU to a single digit deficit in the whole game, as four Heavy Bombers scored in double digit that was led by Paolo Pontejos with 21 points. 

With this win the JRU Heavy Bombers now has a 7-6 record to rank 6th in the standings, meanwhile the EAC Generals dropped their 11th game to put them at the bottom of the standings with an 2-11 record. 

Score: 

JRU Heavy Bombers 87: Pontejos 21, Teodoro 13, Bernabe 13, Cruz 11, Dela Paz 7, Estrella 6, Astilla 4, Abdulwahab 4, Sanchez 3, Lasquety 2, Aurin 2, Poutouchi 1. 

EAC Generals 64: Onwubere 21, Hamadou 10, Munsayac 9, Mejos 8, Bonleon 7, Pascual 5, Corilla 2, Estacio 2.  

In the second game, the Mapua Cardinal extends their winning streak to four as they beat the Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates 70-66. 

It was a dominant start for the Cardinals as they were able to outscore the Pirates in the first quarter 25-12. Mapua easily trumps Lyceum in the second and third quarter as they were able to defend well the scorers of their opponent as well as keeping their scoring machines like Justin Serrano works to keep their lead in double digit. 

In the fourth quarter Mapua Head Coach Atoy Co got kicked out of the playing court as he kept on complaining a foul called against Oraeme, at this point Lyceum were able to closed in at 67-64 with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game, but CJ Isit were able to shoot down a three to ice the win for the Cardinals. 

Justin Serrano top scored for the Cardiinals as he scored 15 points to keep Mapua's quest to the final four alive, meanwhile Joseph Gabayni scored 21 points for the Lyceum as they bowed out of the final four contentions. 

Score: 

Mapua Cardinals 70: Serrano 15, Brana 10, Nieles 10, Menina 8, Oaeme 8, Isit 6, Que 6, Biteng 5, Aguirre 2. 

Lyceum Pirates 66: Gabayni 21, Baltazar 14, Nguidjol 12, Ayaay 8. Bulawan 3, Marata 3, Malabanan 2, Soliman 2, Sunga 1

In the main game of the Friday triple header the Arellano University Chiefs solidify their hold to the third spot after defeating the san Sebastian Stags 86-76. 

The first three quarters went close between the two squads even with Arellano has more runs San Sebastian didn't let them pull away even exchanging leads in the third quarter before the Chiefs three point shooting paved the way for them to pull away late in the fourth quarter. 

Jovanie Jalalon powers the Chiefs with a triple double performance of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists to overcome the challenge that the Stags are giving them, meanwhile Bradwyn Guinto scores a double double performance of 19 points and 15 rebounds as San Sebastian exits the final four race. 

Score: 

Arellano Cheifs 86: Jalalon 18, Gumaru 17, Holts 11, Enriquez 10, Ortega 9, Salado 8, Bangga 6, Cadavis 5, Meca 2. 

San Sebastian Stags 76: Guinto 19, Fabian 17, Calisaan 13, Costelo 8, Santos 5, Ortuouste 5, Capobres 4, Pretta 3, Bulanadi 2. 

Misters of the Philippines 2015

The Misters of the Philippines grand finals will be this coming September 13, 7pm at the Resorts World Manila. Who among these 30 gorgeous men will be the next Mister International-Philippines 2015, Mister Global-Philippines, Mister Model-International Philippines, and Mister Tourism International-Philippines.