Tuesday, October 30, 2012
LA Lakers, Miami Heat are early favorites for NBA championship
WASHINGTON – LeBron James had yet to claim an NBA championship when he arrived in Miami two years ago, boldly predicting multiple title runs with Heat teammates Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.
Now, as the NBA prepares to open its 67th season on Tuesday, “King” James is coming off a crowning achievement, having won his first NBA title with the Heat last June and then guiding the US Olympic team to London gold in August.
Nash Racela named new head coach of FEU Tamaraws
The FEU Tamaraws have officially named Nash Racela as the head coach of the squad for the upcoming UAAP season.
Racela replaced Bert Flores, who led the Tamaraws to a 9-5 record in the elimination round of Season 75 and fell just short of the final four.
FEU is only one year removed from making back-to-back appearances in the UAAP finals.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova WTA Championships 2012 Full Video Replay
ISTANBUL - Serena Williams completed her sensational 2012 comeback by easing to a 6-4, 6-3 win over Maria Sharapova for a third WTA Championships title on Sunday.
The 31-year-old's victory came at the end of a spectacular year in which she also collected the Wimbledon, Olympic and US Open titles.
"Now I have won I can be honest -- I really wanted to win this title, and I put pressure on myself (to do so)," said Williams, whose career head-to-head record over Sharapova now stands at 10-2.
'San Francisco Giants' Win World Series; Disappoint Detroit Crowd
DETROIT - The San Francisco Giants capped a wild post-season ride by beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings On Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and be crowned World Series champions for the second time in three years.
Marco Scutaro, the most valuable player in the National League Championship Series, was again the hero for the Giants, cracking a sharply hit single into shallow center to bring in Ryan Theriot with the winning run.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Fil-Am Pitcher Tim Lincecum helping San Francisco Giants to win another title
DETROIT – While many starting pitchers would consider getting banished to the bullpen a demotion, Tim Lincecum has embraced his new role as a key reason the San Francisco Giants are on the brink of a World Series title.
The Filipino-American Lincecum, a Cy Young Award winner in 2008 and 2009 and arguably baseball’s best pitcher, was 10-15 this year with a 5.18 ERA before being yanked from the rotation for the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to Houston Rockets
Unable to work out an extension with James Harden, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded the Sixth Man of the Year to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, breaking up the young core of the Western Conference champions.
The Thunder acquired guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first-round picks and a second-round pick in the surprising deal that was completed Saturday night. Oklahoma City also sent center Cole Aldrich, and forwards Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward to Houston.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Pacquiao named 'Fighter of the Decade'; Donaire wins 'Fighter of the Year' by WBO
SINGAPORE, Singapore – Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only 8-division world champion was named "Fighter of the Decade" by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
Despite dropping a widely unpopular unanimous decision to Timothy Bradley earlier this year in which he lost his WBO Welterweight title, Pacquiao continues to receive awards and recognitions for the body of work he has completed in his career.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Kobe Bryant will miss Lakers’ final two NBA pre-season due to sore foot
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant will miss the team’s final two pre-season NBA games because of a sore right foot, the team announced on Wednesday.
Bryant hurt his foot in the third quarter of a loss Sunday to Sacramento and will be re-examined this weekend by doctors ahead of next Tuesday’s NBA season opener, when the Lakers play host to the Dallas Mavericks.
James Yap regrets ejection due to flagrant against Jireh Ibañes
San Mig Coffee superstar James Yap came out with guns blazing against Rain or Shine Wednesday night, scoring 15 points in the first quarter. He easily broke his tournament high total by the third quarter, and it seemed no one could stop him.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez start sparring sessions
Oceans apart, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have both begun their sparring sessions on Monday, according to reports from their respective camps.
Pacquiao and Marquez slug it out on December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
It was Pacquiao who actually staged his own sparring session when he went three rounds with Filipino welterweight Antony Marcial at the gym owned by businessman Rey Golingan.
FIBA Asia reschedules Champions Cup Finals due to security situation in Lebanon
The finals of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup has been postponed because of the worsening security situation in Beirut, Lebanon.
FIBA Asia confirmed the development in a news item on its website. Al Riyadi Beirut of Lebanon and Mahram of Iran had been scheduled to play in the final match. “FIBA Asia will take a decision on holding the Final Game of the event very soon,” said the organization’s secretary-general Hagop Khajirian.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Cheesy Pinoy Pick-Up Lines 2012
MONKEY ka ba?
Kasi inakyat mo na isip ko sumabit ka pa sa PUSO ko....
BoOoOom...
--------------------------Kailan ba kita pwedeng tubusin?
Ha? Bakit?
Kasi sobra-sobra na ang interes ko sayo eh.
--------------------------
NCAA Committee Demands Public Apology From Letran Coach Louie Alas
The NCAA management committee has decided to uphold the recommendation of commissioner Joe Lipa on Letran coach Louie Alas regarding who made a “slit-throat” gesture in Game Two of the NCAA finals last Saturday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
The Knights clinched the equalizer, 64-55, in Game Two behind double-double performances from Jonathan Belorio and Jam Cortes. But an untoward incident took place in the dying seconds as technical committee member Romy Guevarra crossed the court towards the direction of the Letran bench where he reportedly gave Alas a dirty finger sign.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Miss Philippines Nicole Schmitz Enters Miss International Semifinals
During the final phase of Miss International, the Top 15 semi-finalists each deliver a speech on why they should win the crown.
Our very own Nicole Schmitz made a terrific speech that could have won her the crown or at least put her as one of the runners up. What are they thinking?
Saturday, October 20, 2012
PFF, PSC preparing for potential Suzuki Cup Football Home Match
The Philippine Football Federation, together with the Philippine Sports Commission, is exerting all efforts to make the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium a viable home venue for the national football team should it advance to the semifinals of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup.
When the Azkals reached the semifinals of the Suzuki Cup two years ago, the Filipinos were forced to play their home match in Indonesia due to a lack of venue that meets the organizers’ standard. Indonesia won the series on aggregate, 2-0, to end the team’s surprising run in the tournament.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
CONFIRMED! Jessica Sanchez to join 'GLEE Season 4'
It’s confirmed. Jessica Sanchez will join the fourth season of “Glee”.
Entertainment website TVLine.com reported on Monday (Tuesday morning, Manila time) that the “American Idol” runner-up “has closed a deal” to be a part of the popular musical series but provided no further details.
“Glee” creator Ryan Murphy confirmed the news on Twitter for the website’s reporter and shared an idea on the same post.
June Mar Fajardo, Greg Slaughter not yet ready for FIBA-Asia, says Rajko Toroman
PETRON rookie June Mar Fajardo and Ateneo center Greg Slaughter, two celebrated big men owing to their size and skill, are not yet ripe for big international events like the Fiba-Asia men’s championships, according to former national coach Rajko Toroman.
While insisting he was not trying to put down Smart Gilas 2.0 coach Chot Reyes’ efforts to beef up the national squad for next year’s Fiba Asia men’s in Beirut, Toroman said he believes Fajardo and Slaughter have a long way to go before they can hold their own against against Asia’s best big men.
Smart-Gilas Pilipinas offers NCAA MVP Ian Sangalang to join cadet team
Despite a heartbreaking exit for the San Sebastian Stags in the semifinals of NCAA Season 88, Ian Sangalang has made his mark in Philippine basketball.
He is set to win the league’s Most Valuable Player award after teammate Calvin Abueva was rendered ineligible for the award due to a disqualifying foul earlier this season. Sangalang topped the rest of the league in statistics and was an awesome force in the middle for the Stags all season.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
UFC 153: Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar Full Video Replay
RIO DE JANEIRO – Neither size nor toughness could save Stephan Bonnar from Anderson Silva.
Silva, who stepped up to light heavyweight to save the injury-rattled UFC 153, brazenly took Bonnar's best shots before launching a knee that crumpled "The American Psycho" in the first round.
Manny Pacquiao gets $1M after signing extension with Top Rank
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said they have reached a deal with Pacquiao while the latter was in the US last September for a promotional tour of his fourth fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.
Nonito Donaire vs Toshiaki Nishioka Boxing Full Video Replay
MANILA, Philippines – Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire solidified his status as one of the top boxers in the super bantamweight division after beating Japanese boxer Toshiaki Nishioka in their title unification bout Saturday at the Home Depot Center in California (Sunday in Manila).
Donaire outclassed Nishioka with superior speed and timing and negated the Japanese’s attacks with his counter-punching.
Nonito Donaire vs Toshiaki Nishioka Boxing Live Streaming
Nonito Donaire is ready to rumble. So is Toshiaki Nishioka.
Donaire and Nishioka face off Saturday night (Sunday noon in the Philippines) at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California with the mythical title of world’s best 122-pounder more important that the Filipino-American’s World Boxing Organization crown.
Donaire weighed in at 121.6 lbs during the official weighin at the Manhattan Beach Marriot, while Nishioka came in at 121.8 lbs.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Justin Bieber Scandal Nude Photos Are Just Publicity Stunt ?
Justin Bieber's laptop and camera were stolen last Tuesday and now an alleged "Justin Bieber naked photo scandal" has been leaked online.
According to Justin Bieber himself on Twitter, his laptop and cam were stolen Tuesday night while he was having a show with fellow Canadian, "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen at the Tacoma Dome in Washington, USA.
Friday, October 12, 2012
UAAP 2012 Men's Basketball Finals GAME 2: Ateneo vs UST Full Video Replay
MANILA, Philippines - The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles made sure that there will be no repeat of 2006 as they defeated the University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers, 65-62, in Game Two of the UAAP Season 75 Finals to win their fifth straight men's basketball championship.
Over 20,000 fans trooped to the Araneta Coliseum Thursday to watch Game Two, with the Growling Tigers looking to pull off their most epic comeback yet and force a do-or-die Game Three.
Ateneo Blue Eagles Defeat UST; Wins Fifth Straight UAAP Title
The Ateneo Blue Eagles won their fifth straight UAAP title after defeating University of Santo Tomas, 65-62, in Game Two to sweep the Season 75 finals Thursday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Sophomore Kiefer Ravena led the charge for Ateneo, hitting 21 points including a crucial basket with 30 seconds left that pushed the Blue Eagles lead to six points.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
For YOUth, How It Feels To Be An Unemployed Graduate
The status of youth unemployment here in the Philippines has been revealed by an alarming report in Interaksyon, the official news portal of TV5 (Kapatid). The report cites that youth unemployment is at an "alarming rate" of 17 percent, which is twice the national average.
I cannot help but agree with what the report contained. It's true. There is a widespread job mismatch and skills shortage, although companies have a lot of unfilled jobs.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
PBA Suspends Referee In Barangay Ginebra - Rain Or Shine Game
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has handed down a suspension on referee Jun Marabe upon review of the official’s performance in Ginebra’s 98-94 win Sunday night over Rain or Shine.
Marabe called a crucial foul on Elasto Painters guard Gabe Norwood during a loose ball scramble with LA Tenorio, which Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao protested.
Sotto On Removing Libel From Cybercrime Law: “The President is not against it, why will I go against it”
MANILA, Philippines - Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III filed and later withdrew a bill seeking to abolish the much-assailed libel provision in Cybercrime Prevention Act - in deference, supposedly, to the sentiments of President Aquino.
Sotto said he filed a bill last Friday to remove libel from the Cybercrime law, but when he heard the statement of President Benigno Aquino III on the said provision, he opted to withdraw the measure.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Mark Caguioa, LA Tenorio feel comfortable with Ginebra's run-and-gun system
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s move toward a run-and-gun system has produced more than just excitement for its legion of fans.
The Gin Kings have also won their first two assignments, giving them the early top spot in the Philippine Cup.
“I feel very comfortable with this system,” Ginebra superstar Mark Caguioa told InterAKTV in an exclusive interview. “Like I said before, with LA (Tenorio) and the new system we’re using, basketball has become so easy for me.”
Saturday, October 6, 2012
2012 UAAP Men's Basketball Finals: GAME 1: Ateneo vs UST Full Video Replay
Ateneo de Manila University used a monster second half start before relying on its championship composure in the endgame to upend University of Santo Tomas, 83-78, in Game One of the UAAP Season 75 finals Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Blue Eagles opened the third quarter with a 17-0 run that turned a 38-31 halftime deficit into a 48-38 lead. The Growling Tigers came back to briefly retake the lead in the fourth, but several Ateneo players, including Kiefer Ravena who scored with 8.8 seconds to clinch the game, made crucial baskets late as the Blue Eagles took an early lead in their best-of-three championship series.
Friday, October 5, 2012
DOT Launched "It's More Fun In The Philippines" Official AVP
The Department of Tourism has launched the official Audio Video Presentation (AVP) of the sensational campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.”
The AVP which runs for 2 minute and 42 seconds highlights the country’s world famous tourist attractions such as the Mayon Volcano in Albay, the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Boracay, which was named world’s best island by international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
No More GMA7-TV5 Merger After MVP Fails To Acquire GMA Network
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan won't be buying another TV network after all.
In a disclosure to the stock exchange, publicly listed GMA Network Inc. said discussions with MediaQuest Holdings Inc. for its possible acquisition of a controlling stake in the network have been terminated.
Mediaquest is an investee company of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) Retirement Fund.
Phil, James Younghusband back with the Philippine Azkals
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals have called up Phil and James Younghusband to participate in their 10-day training camp in the Middle East, which starts October 7.
This, after the Younghusband brothers were controversially left out of the Azkals roster for the recently concluded Philippine Football Peace Cup.
In a statement, Azkals team manager Dan Palami said the management decided to include the Younghusbands "after careful consideration."
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Philippine Azkals Jumps Three Places Higher in FIFA Rankings
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals surged in the latest FIFA men’s list (FIFA.com) for the country’s highest-ever ranking in world football.
From 150, the Philippines jumped three places higher to 147 following their success in the recent Philippine Football Peace Cup.
Ateneo sees UST Growling Tigers as its toughest finals foe yet
Ateneo Blue Eagles see University of Santo Tomas as its toughest finals foe yet in in a dream run in the UAAP seniors basketball championship that has put the Eagles on the threshold of a fifth straight title.
“This might be the hardest championship to win because UST is a tough opponent,” said Ateneo team manager Paolo Trillo during Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Shakey’s Malate.
“To close out a championship mahirap at nakakapagod kaya focus right now is prepare the best we can,” Trillo added.
CyberCrime Law -- How will it affect the Ordinary Juan?
CyberCrime Prevention Act: It has been implemented today according to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima (since the Supreme Court deferred on acting on the petitions yesterday) but how will it affect the ordinary Juan?
Republic Act No. 10175 or The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 was conceptualized primarily to address legal issues concerning online interactions. Among the cyber-crime offenses included in the bill are cyber-squatting, cyber-sex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to data and libel.
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