After Yap and Pingris, Barracael your next!

During Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, there was a scenario that Barracael was handling the ball and tried to bring it on their side of the court.
He has a defender, who? It was a Beast from the gatas republik.
It was Calvin "The Beast" Abueva.
Abueva successfully defended Barracael and swiping the ball to his advantage.
He took the ball and went to the basket strongly, as he always does.
But the man from the BGSM, Barracael, never backed down and chased Abueva as the Beast went to the basket. As soon as Barracael catches on Abueva, he gave Abueva "a good-finals tackle" that made went Abueva down to the canvass, one of his several dives on the court during the game (Abueva's average dive of the court is about 5 per game..that's insane!).
Coach Luigi Trillo saw this and reacted on the side of the court and was appealing to the referees for a flagrant foul.

But again Barracael, gave "a good-finals tackle" aiming for the ball.

On the following ball position, Abueva got the ball and went one-on-one against Barracael and he was successful in nailing his shot.
Abueva (caught on camera) gestured a "thumb-down" sign, as he was telling Barracael, "wala ka pala, eh" or "Panis ka!".
Abueva's ethics on the court shows no respect to nobody..as in "TO NOBODY!". This was obvious when they had their series against SanMig Coffee Mixers, he was against veterans James Yap and Marc Pingris.

Now...in the Finals, is Barracael the next victim of the Abueva's "mind game"?
Is Abueva vs Barracael picture in the making?

we'll see...

PBA Finals Game 1: A Blow-Out!

The PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals-Game 1 started last night and it was a heck of a blow-out!

The Alaska Aces started oozing confidence and their shots were all falling in. On the other hand, the leagues' famous team the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel just can't buy a shot. The first quarter ended as 26-8 in favor of the Aces. This was the poorest starting performance of the BGSM in this conference or maybe in their franchise history.

The depth of the Alaska Aces bench was a huge factor in their series against SanMig Coffee Mixers, again, this was obvious in their Game 1 finals series against BGSM. The Cebuano Hotshot, Dondon Hontiveros, a known-shooter was one of their player coming off the bench, not to mention RJ Jazul who drains trays in all corners.

The BGSM lived to their "never-say-die" attitude and fought their way to lessen the Aces lead that had started since first quarter, but still, it wasn't enough.

The BGSM fans hopes to see their beloved team to rise up and tie the series at 1-1 a piece.

The GAME 2 of the Finals will be on May 17, 2013.

Flopping is it Legal in Basketball?

The answer?

Read this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flop_(basketball)

Now..decide..PBA should review their officiating.

Chris Ellis Experiencing Expectation-Failed Syndrome

Yes, you've read it right. 

"Expectation-Failed Syndrome" (EFS) is the term I used to describe Chris "Airforce" Ellis's recent game performance with the Philippines' most popular ball club, The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings.

Before his professional debut, the he has been dubbed as "Airforce Ellis" a phrase tag to his name due to his high flying skill (ask Nonoy Baclao about this).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2P3Uej_uE

Due to his impressive preseason performance, especially his highlight reels, expectations leveled-up and some BGSM Kings fans saw him as "The Future". 

But his jersey-ripping act during their 96-93 loss to Rain or Shine E-painters upon fouling-out with 0 points, some rebounds and a block, showed it all.

At that moment, he's feelin' the symptoms of the syndrome.

Frustration. 

He has never been a consistent impact on the court. He has never yet to live to the fans perception as "The Future". Actually, if not for his nicely-done dunks he'll never be remembered.

Recently in www.pbaddicts.net, "Trade Ellis!" were seen on the forums and discussions. Another evidence that fans are now getting frustrated to what he brings to the court (especially that open 3-point attempt that he missed and hit the board, which could have tied their game with ROS).

He was hyped-up by the social media that causes the high expectations of the fans, that as of now is far from realization.

No question about his athleticism.

He's shooting is a blank that should be filled-in.

He's clutch-game poise should be develop.

He's confidence should be lift up.

If the call for trade will be in motion, I wish Chris "Airforce" Ellis will live up to expectations. He is lucky that he's blessed with high-leaping ability, not all basketball players gets blessed with it. He must utilize this while he's young. ADIREPUBLIK

   

Battle of the Winning Streak

One team is undefeated with a 5-0 win-loss record. The other team is a defending champion that had a slow start but on a 2-game winning streak. 

These two teams will battle tomorrow at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum, 7:30 pm.

This game will feature two of the leagues most energy-hustle-filled of players...

Calvin "The Beast" Abueva of the Alaska Aces and Marc "Sakuragi" Pingris of the SanMig Coffee Mixers both of them are a rebound-machine. 

The Beast averaging a 12.2 rpg and Sakuragi 6.8 rpg these stats are based in the present conference which is an import-laden Comissioner's Cup.

The game will feature the possible 5-man line-up for both teams that will slug it out to get that W.

Alaska Aces                        versus                Sanmig Coffee Mixers

JV Casio                                                      Mark "Flying B" Barroca

Cyrus "Skyrus" Baguio                                James "Big Game" Yap

Robert Dozier Jr.                                       Denzel "Monster" Bowles

Calvin "The Beast" Abueva                        Marc "Sakuragi" Pingris

Gabby Espinas                                                            Joe Devance

KAMPIHAN NA!

030613: The BEAST VS MONSTER Bowles

Calvin Abueva and the Alaska Aces (4-0) are now the only team that is undefeated in the Commissioner's Cup of the PBA. 

Come March 6, 2013 Calvin "The BEAST" Abueva and the rest of the red army of the Aces will face another creature from another planet. 

The BEAST and the Aces will defend their undefeated record against the defending champion of the present conference, the SanMig Coffee Mixers (1-3).

After a win-less start, the Mixers able to grab a win against a heavily favored Talk N' Text Tropang Texters last Sunday. Denzel "Monster" Bowles tallied 29 pts., 23 rebs., 3 blks indeed living to his name, playing a monster-like basketball game.

The BEAST versus MONSTER Bowles, who will prevail? 

The Red Army of the Aces versus the Blue Battalion of the Mixers, who will conquer?

Buy your tickets now!

SMC MIXERS: DEFENDING CHAMP OR SLUMP

The SanMig Coffee Mixers, defending champThe SanMig Coffee Mixers, defending champion of the import-laden Commissioner’s Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), turns 0-2 on their win-loss record.

After a 4-point loss on their first game, they were dumped by the Petron Blaze Boosters on their second game losing by 20-plus margin.

Matt Rogers, an NBA veteran, has a good shooting touch but lacks inside presence and energy.

Matt Rogers is way far from the performance of the former SanMig Coffee Mixers import Denzel “Super” Bowles (Best import, 2012).

Denzel Bowles is still bounded with a contract a basketball team in China.

Hopefully, Matt Rogers can cope up with the intensity and defensive plays that the Mixers are known with.

If Matt Rogers’ presence will continue to be unfelt, this team ain’t going anywhere. Especially that James Yap continues to be inconsistent in his explosiveness since the semi-finals of last conference.

The sampayan brigade plus Matt Rogers must take over. The Backcourt (Barroca, Mallari, Simon) must blend just like 3-in-1. Mallari must improve his decision making and shooting attribute. Barroca must be confident in everything he does in the court. Simon, same with James Yap, he must be consistent.

A 0-2 win-loss record is not the best way to start defending a championship title. Denzel Bowles is far from helping the team. If SMC Mixers continues playing with Rogers, he must be felt offensively and defensively especially inside the paint.

For sure, SMC Mixers Planet is now chanting.

“We Want BOWLES!”

Return of AdiRepublik

Hi followers!

If there's one.

Well, anyway... Sorry for the long lay-off. Been busy for the past few days.

My last post was about the devastating knockout of the "People's Champ" Manny Pacquaio which the later suffered from his arch-rival Juan Manuel "El Dinamita" Marquez.

There has been to many issue in the sports world during my absence in this blog. To mention some of them, there was the doping scandal of Lance Armstrong which he admitted during his one-on-one interview with the queen of talk Oprah. Another was the blunt usage of PED (Performance-Enhancement Drug) by athletes which Juan Manuel Marquez was also accused due to his questionable power and muscle despite being aged at 39. Another story was Nonito "The Flash" Donaire Jr. earning the boxer of the year award from all major award-giving body in the field of boxing.

Damn! missed all of this.

Hopefully, I could continue posting in this site.

God Bless as all!

Old PacMan is Back despite loss to JuanMa Marquez

Despite Manny Pacquiao loss to Juan Manuel Marquez via 6th round KO, Manny Pacquiao able to lived to his promise. Before the fight, Pacman promised to be aggressive and bring back the old Pacquiao in him and that he did. 

Since round 1, he was the one putting on the pressure to Marquez until that knockdown in round 3. After that there he was again like he was back in his mid 20's pounding and broking Marquez's nose. He even sent  Marquez in the canvass in round 5. After this round, everything seems to be another sure win by Pacquiao either it is via decision or most likely to be a referee stoppage due to Pacquiao's battering results on Marquez. But this didn't happen, as he saw blood on Marquez's face dripping which was a result of Marquez's broken nose, Pacman became confident and thought Marquez could have  lasted only for another one or two rounds. 

But he became overconfident and forgot his defense, and he paid for it. 

Nevertheless, Pacquiao still got that aggressiveness and explosiveness. Retirement?, for me what happen was another page in boxing history but the books of boxing for Pacman has a lot of pages to write on. 

I believe Pacquiao can still do it. 

He is still in his prime. Yes, he loss, but it was thru a one-punch knockout. This happens a lot in boxing. Any boxer could have experienced it. He was not battered at all during the bout, in fact he dominated Marquez and battered him.

What happen last fight was, he made a huge mistake due to over confidence and too much aggressiveness and he knows this.

Pacquiao can and still fight.

Old Manny Pacquiao is back!

Pacquiao's a Winner in 6th Round KO Loss Against Marquez

After a shocking and devastating loss to 8-year rival Juan Manuel Marquez via 6th round KO, Pacquiao won the hearts and admiration of many. Pacquiao accepted defeat in gracious passion and showed everyone how it is done as a true sportman. He even cited his mistakes during the bout and criticized himself as overconfident that led to his KO loss.

As a fan of the sport, my admiration and respect to Pacquiao went up another level. He is a true champion, both winning and losing moments of his career. Hats off to a great champion named Manny Pacquiao. 

Whatever step he'll make after this, nothing will change. His status in the sport of boxing is rock solid. 

As for Marquez, let us give credit where credit is due. He trains hard, he's a very intelligent fighter and he knew Pacquiao very well. But even his trainer was surprised about the outcome of the fight, he was surprised of the power that Marquez possessed. Marquez in his career was never known as a power puncher he has always been a strategic and thinking fighter that will send you to the canvass thru accumulative punches. but in this case, he has that questionable power at age of 39. Hopefully he had beaten Pacquiao fair and square, without using any PEDs. Which we can't get out of our mind due to the presence of Mr. Heredia in his corner, which has been notorious in giving PEDs to his athlete clients.

for now, until there is no evidence relating to Marquez using PEDs, we're happy for you.

But winning with suspicions surrounding that pride you have now is not good, and will never be good just like what happen to Bradley. 
That's why if you know that Mr. Heredia gives you "something" that contributes to your "instant-one-punch-power", you should never raised your head uphigh.
But anyway, congrats and a job well done.

The Unbelievable Power of Marquez

Pacquiao-Marquez IV was in the books and the characters on it was written by Juan Manuel Marquez by knocking 8-division world champion and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao via 6 round knockout.

Where did Marquez got his power?...at age 39, Marquez is an aging fighter..how did he do it?.

During their first three fights, Marquez didn't floored Pacquiao even he hit him with good shots but he was sent to the canvass by Pacquiao 4 times...so where did he get his power in their fourth fight?.

"Unbelievable" was the first word that came into my mind when Marquez floored Pacquioa in the final second of the 6th round...

With the power Marquez brought to the fight he made Manny look an ordinary fighter. Made Manny's strong chin to a weak one. 

So where do you think Marquez got his power?....Unbelievable power...was it thru is conditioning coach Hernandez that has a reputation when it comes to PED?...

If this is a possibility and proven, everything will end up "unbelievably unfair" for the boxing world.

www.pbaddicts.net

www.pbaddicts.net I've been a member several months of this sight and as a basketball enthusiast, I find it quiet good.
In this site, basketball enthusiast gathers and defends their basketball superstars or teams whenever there is a criticisms. Commending great plays and players when there is a positive output given on the hardcourt.
So if you are a basketball enthusiast, either a PBA or NBA fan, even D-Leagues' fan, or perhaps college hoops is your interest, i recommend this site. Join now.

HARD FOULS OF EXTRA-RICE INCORPORATED

BELGA and QUINAHAN composed the so-called "EXTRA RICE INCORPORATED" of the Governor's Cup Titlist RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO PAINTERS. 

This two big men of ROS are effective intimidating-factor in the paint. Yung mga katawan nila ay parang mga battle tanks that can demolish almost everything who wants to penetrate in the paint. As what their motto says, "ANG BUMANGGA, GIBA!" and indeed it is for this two big fella.

At first, BELGA and QUINAHAN, was unknown para sakin. May mga naririnig na ako but they're not on my radar of interest. Not until they reached the finals of Governors' Cup against BMEG Llamados (now,SAN MIG COFFEE MIXERS). During the seven game series, may napansin ako sa dalawang 'to. Aside sa malapad nilang pangangatawan, napansin ko kung gaano sila ka dumi maglaro. Giving hard fouls that are not necessary, especially BEAU BELGA. His most notorious of giving hard fouls during the series. I just told myself, "hey it's duty foul and it't the Finals". 

Pero ni-review ko ang past games nang ROS thru YOUTUBE, and found out na sadyang madumi maglaro ang EXTRA-RICE INCORPORATED. Lalo na si BEAU BELGA. I even concluded na "pwede to si BELGA sa RUGBY kasama sa VOLCANOES para mahanap nya katapat nang angas niya."

Yesterday, during the PBA's triple-header treat, ROS took on the MERALCO BOLTS led by Cliff Hodge (a rookie). During their game, the nasty and dirty fouling tactic of EXTRA-RICE INCORPORATED strikes again. Whacking and victimizing the rookies, especially Cliff Hodge. Is this the way they welcome a rookie in the league?. 

Fouling with intentions may get too far. This may lead to a career-ending injuries, which hopefully may not happen. Ang gusto ko lang po'ng ipaabot kay Commissioner, please review fouls that are intentionally done. 

THE BEAST UNLEASHED

CALVIN JAMES ABUEVA a.k.a "The Beast".
Critics thought that he'll never bring his dominance in the NCAA to the PBA.
Are they right?
Let me break it down for you.

The Beast in NCAA.

• vs CSB: 23 points, 23 rebounds & 6 assists
• vs Perpetual: 15 points, 15 rebounds & 11 assists.
• vs Lyceum: 16 points, 23 rebounds, 10 assists & 4 blocks.
• vs EAC: 29 points, 18 rebounds & 7 assists.
• vs San Beda: 21 points, 21 rebounds & 9 assists.
• vs CSB: 17 points, 13 rebounds & 13 assists.
• vs Mapua: 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists & 3 blocks.
• vs JRU: 26 points, 20 rebounds & 4 assists.
• vs Perpetual: 19 points, 17 rebounds & 7 assists.
• vs San Beda: 23 points, 16 rebounds & 3 assists.

Above are stats that are rarely achieved by a 6'1" player. These stats are just part of his league-record 16 double-double's and 4 triple-double's in NCAA. The Beast took NCAA by storm leading on scoring and rebounding. The only downside of Abueva's NCAA career are his turnover per game that in one season he averaged a league-high 5.6 TO and him being hot tempered which led him to trouble most of the time.

The Beast in PBA D-League.

Though already a prospect for the PBA Draft but he chooses to enter PBA D-League. He played with the talent-laden NLEX WARRIORS and helped the franchise to achieve Grandslam Champions by winning the 3 straight championship titles.

The Beast in PBA.

Drafted 2nd overall pick by the Alaska Aces in the 2012 PBA Draft. Expectations were high and critics ready to attack. Unfortunately, he was not able to play for the Aces in three outings due to his duty for his Alma Mater. 

In his debut, which the PBA world highly anticipated, he directly made his statement through his game statistics.

Against the Petron Blaze Boosters, He immediately delivered 12 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play. His beast-mode type of play continues up to their last game against the most popular team in the league, the Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel whom they defeated by 18-point difference.

Bottomline.

Are the critics right?...I don't think so.

MBA + MVP = FILIPINO DEVOTION

This is my second time writing about MBA (Metropolitan Basketball Association) related blog.

But this time, sinasama ko ang isang tao na very respected and tinitingala nang lahat.

I’m talking about Mr. Manny “MVP” Pangilinan, as his monicker says, he’s indeed a valuable person not just in the business world but also in the sport of basketball. Recently the good MVP bids for the hosting of FIBA-Asia Cup for 2013 tournament but unfortunately napunta to sa Lebanon.

On the other hand, MBA was a very promising professional basketball league pero hindi lang to manage nang maayos. This league ran for 8 years and changed its name until it was defunct. The concept of the league was based on the elite league of NBA.

Looking at MVP and his participation in the sport of basketball, there’s a great chance of having a league that is NBA-caliber type of players, teams and management as well.

League that has teams representing different cities in the country and thru this will bring back the flare of loyalty and devotion of every Filipino basketball enthusiast.

A league that is closer to the people and yung ligang mismo ang tao ang kusang lalapit para mkainvolve and show their loyalty to their respective teams.

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets

Manila Metrostars

Cebu Gems

Negros Slashers

These are only some of the teams that participated MBA.

Pagganito ba naman ang teams sa isang liga, sigurado ang devotion nang mga natives na nirepresents nang team.

Ligang MBA tapos dagdagan mo pa nang isang MVP para mamuno sa liga at TV5/Sports5 na magbobroadcast sa liga.

Siguradong magkakaroon nang isang liga sa Pilipinas na ang kalidad ay parang NBA sa U.S.

Sana umabot sa isip ni MVP na e-revive yung MBA.

Kung di man ay bumuo man lang sana nang Liga na tulad nang MBA.

One last option is, sana magkaroon nang bagong sistema sa pagbigay nang pangalan nang isang team sa PBA.

Tulad nang;

(if gusto talagang lagyan nang product-sponsor yung team name, pero para sa’kin di kailangan kasi bakit kaya nang NBA at CBA na mgakaroon nang teams na walang sponsor name sa team but bumabawi sila sa ads thru sa uniforms at iba pa..)

Batangas Barako Bulls

Nueva Ecija ElastoPainters

Cebu Alaska Aces

Manila SMC Mixers

Cagayan de Oro Ginebra Kings

Sir MVP, suggestion lang po’to. Sana po mai-consider niyo and suggestion nang isang basketball enthusiast living in Mindanao and doesn’t have the opportunity to watch professional basketball league regularly. At minsan po napapa-isip na bakit ako magus-support nang todo2x sa isang PBA team e di naman ako may-ari or nagtatrabaho sa company na ‘yun.

 Look at peoples' devotion during MBA's time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzbvKsZCCpU&noredirect=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_fs_tN8J3o&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2yRPuiaVpw&feature=relmfu

for more, search niyo sa youtube and MBA.

Pacman vs Dinamita, A Brief Review

Come December 8, 2012 a fourth fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez. The world’s number one pound-for-pound boxer against Mexico’s modern warrior and considered to be the only boxer that gives headache to Pacman due to his counter-punching style.

The Review:

Pacman and Dinamita fought each other for three times, with those 3 outings, Pacquiao has a 2-0-1 while Marquez has a 0-2-1 win-loss-draw record.

Marquez has always been vocal in expressing his dismay in those 3 bouts with Pacquiao and believing that he won all of those 3 fights.  Now, let me help you in refreshing up their passed bouts and decide if Marquez was right.

Pacquiao vs Marquez I (May, 2004)

Marquez started this bout cold and dropped on the canvas by Pacquiao for 3 times. Marquez’s recovery skill was impressive and went to finish the 12-round bout thru his effective counter-punching skill and forces a Draw. Scorecard read as 115-110 for Marquez, 115-110 for Pacquiao and one Judge of the bout scored it 115-115 thus making it a draw. But later on, the Judge admitted that he had an error in scoring the first round “10-7” instead of the standard “10-6” for a 3 knockdown in one round. This would have made Pacquiao a winner by Split-decision. In contrast to this, Marquez believed that he had done enough to win the fight.

Pacquiao vs Marquez II (November, 2007)

This bout was defined by the knockdown that happened in round 3. Marquez was sent to the canvas by Pacquiao, which became the deciding factor to announced Pacquiao as the winner of the bout thru a split-decisioin win. Though Compubox slightly favoured Marquez, but Pacman’s power that was manifested during round three (knockdown) and ten (staggered Marquez) was enough for the Judges to pull-out a win. But again, Marquez was complaining that he won the fight and that he was robbed but this time some members of the press agrees with him.

Pacquiao vs Marquez III (November, 2011)

The third bout of Pacquiao-Marquez rivalry was another controversial fight in the book.

Pacquiao won via majority-decision. As Pacquiao was announced boos were heard from the audience and more audible during Max Kellerman post-fight interview with Pacquiao. . The crowd believed that Marquez got robbed and should have won the bout but the Compubox tells another story favoring Pacman by a notable margin. In this fight, the “step on foot” technique of Marquez which he used to Pacquiao were also obvious thus some believes causes Pacquiao’s immobility Marquez, for the third time, complains and asking for another fight with Pacquiao.

Though he never expected and was surprised, Marquez's request was granted by Pacquiao. A fourth fight that will happen December of 2012.

Both fighters promises a KO win and will not let the fight goes to the Judges hands.

Could this be a more definitive bout or another controversial?

Could this be their last bout?

Will Pacquiao shut down Dinamita? Or will Dinamita explodes and KO’s Pacquiao?

Come December 8, 2012…for both men…it’s now or never.

Pride vs Redemption

MY POV: PACQUIAO vs MARQUEZ IV

Pacquiao vs Marquez IV fight is on. For the fourth time the fellows from the Philippines and Mexico will faceeach other again. For their first three fights, Pacquiao edges Marquez with a 2-1-0-1 (W-L-KO-D) records. The two losses that Marquez acquired from Pacquiao, he was always complains of a robbery which ironically Pacquioa suffered from the "paper champion" Bradley.
Now, on their fourth fight, Marquez projected a win over his nemesis.
Did Pacquiao made a good choice of choosing Marquez as his next opponent?

My point of view follows;

Though Pacquiao has nothing left to prove in the boxing world with his achievements with in the sport.
I think Pacquiao is taking a risk.
Marquez has the technique (aside from stepping on Pacman's foot) to beat Pacquiao.
A rematch with Bradley has sense than fighting a man who you have beaten 2 times (should have been thrice).
Marquez maybe older but he has still the sting to pin Pacman down.
Pacquiao on the other hand, he may not admit it but his age is catching up with him.
His agility is not the same as what he has before.

Bottomline:

Pacquiao at his stage right now...

has a career route of....

"Fight Mayweather, if match-up will not materialize then it's time to hang the gloves."

He has nothing left to prove.

He had done enough for the sport and for the Philippines.

A Delegate From Palau

Tuna Festival is an annual event in General Santos City. There is different happenings during this festival like float parade, mall shows and the likes. There is also an event called "National Tuna Congress" and it is on its 14th year.

I have joined the event. 

This is my first time to join the said event.

I arrived early in Family Country Hotel and Convention Center  in General Santos City. I think it was almost eight in the morning of September 6, 2012,Thursday. I went to the center of the event hall and saw this guy wearing a tropical-themed polo shirt that are commonly seen in Hawaii or some island. 

I approached the guy and attempted to start up a conversion with him thru visayan dialect 

and I asked him, "Wala pa d i nagsugod? (Hasn't it started yet?)".

The guy smiled and answered in a different dialect and asking me, "Where you from?"

Stunned and wondering but I managed to answer and stated my name and the company I'm working in.

He followed up and said "What do you do?"

I answered him the nature of my work and got his attention.

Because he sees my field of work as unique and interesting which coincidentally had a similarity with his nephews work back at his place.

But while we were having our conversation, I was still wondering why this guy is speaking English.

Physically he looks like a Filipino, that's I why for a minute I got to think that this guy is just foolin' me or this is just a guy who is simple looking yet a very rich Filipino.

Anyway, we just continued our conversation thru asking questions to each other.

As people are coming in to the event area, I've observed that members of the organizers of the event keep on approaching him and seems that they knew him for so long. 

Even the government officials of the city of General Santos approached him and to no surprise knew him also.

But I already got a hint that this guy is special, when he told me "Stick with me and i'll introduce you to different people in the event".

As the event was about to start, he said " Let's have a sit".

Then we did, we sat together and still had a conversation and joked once in a while.

Then the Emcee was doing her thing and introducing different guests.

Including a delegate from Palua named 

Congressman Celestine Yangilmau.

Then the guy sitting beside me raised his hand acknowledging the announcement done by the Master of Ceremony.

I secretly looked at him and told myself, "All morning long I was talking and having joke with a Congressman in a different country?!?".

All day we where together, he brought me with him during lunch that supposedly only involves VIP's.

During this VIP lunch sponsored by a government agency, the people who are in the lunch session thought that I was a part of Palau delegation because me and the Congressman was inseparable.

I was even included in the Token that was given to the Congressman.

That time the good Congressman told me that I'm a part of his delegation now..and both of us laugh.

At the welcome dinner, we went together to the venue with another companion in the persona of Mr. Raul Gonzales, a business man.

We had a couple of drinks and after that, we called it a night.

Mr. Raul Gonzales drive us to our respective places.

Congressman Celestine Yangilmau, hats off to this politician. He is a down to earth person.

I have never encountered such type of politician like him here in the Philippines. Even in my province, I haven't approached a politician like the way I did to him.

He was funny...game and a "cowboy" type of person. He has a practical mentality too, which is very obvious through the way he deliberate his idea. 

To the people of Palau, specifically in Sonsorol, you are very lucky to have a lawmaker in the person of the good Congressman Celestine Yangilmau.

I salute you for being true.

Thank you for being part of your "delegation" here in General Santos.

See you soon Honorable Congressman Celestine Yangilmau.

Hopefully I could visit in your place...soon.

In God's will.

FASTCDO: THE AUDIT

March of 2012.

When FAST laboratories - CDO branch had their first AUDIT for the PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

Today as I'm writing this, FAST laboratories - CDO or also known as "FAST CDO" is currently having their second audit conducted by PAO or PHILIPPINE ACCREDITATION OFFICE. 

There are three auditors coming from PAO that will check and verify the following section of FAST CDO:

1) PHY-CHEMICAL SECTION

2) MICROBIOLOGICAL SECTION

3) MANAGEMENT SECTION

Hopefully FAST CDO will pass the 2nd audit.

KUDOS!

FAST CDO!

THE TRADE: Fullhouse for the ACES, KINGS losses.

“Lieutenant” L.A Tenorio has been re-ranked to “GINeral”.

Yes, after 5-team monster deal involving Barangay Ginebra, Alaska Aces, Petron Blazers, Barako Bulls and the busiest team in the trading block Globalport Batang Pier, Tenorio who was once considered a GINKINGS killer now a GINKING himself.

The trade went this way:

Alaska Aces

Acquired -------------- JVee Casio (Globalport)/Dondon Hontiveros (Petron)

Losses ------------------ Wesley Gonzales/Hans Thiele

GlobalPort Batang Pier

Acquired -------------- Willie Miller (Barako)/2014 1^st round pick (Ginebra)

Losses ----------------- JVee Casio

Barako Bull

Acquired -------------- Enrico Villanueva (Ginebra)

Losses ----------------- Willie Miller

Petron Blazers

Acquired -------------- Hans Thiele, Wesley Gonzales (Aces)

Losses ----------------- Dondon Hontiveros

Brgy. Ginebra

Acquired -------------- L.A Tenorio (Aces)

Losses ----------------- Enrico Villanueva, 2014 1^st round and 2015 2^nd round picks

Among the teams involved who do you think gained the most?

One article that I have read says that Alaska Aces won the trade activity.

Let’s do comparison between Alaska Aces and Ginebra Kings who placed number 1 and 2 respectively on the survey that I had read.

Perhaps it is true, since Ginebra Kings needed heights not guards. They have already Jayjay Helterbrand who according to rumor is now 100% percent physical fit to play.

They also have The Spark, though aging, still plays like in his mid 20’s and he can bring the ball down.

Labagala and Cortez are also guards.

What the GINKINGS really need at present is a LEGITIMATE center. As of GINKINGS’ present rooster, Eric Menk is the only legit center unfortunately his not healthy. There are rumors the he’ll be playing at the PBA D-league for recovery purposes and has been offered a coaching job which means his not 100% healthy. The rest of GINKINGS’ centers are undersized for the position like Billy Mamaril, Rudy Hatfiel (plays center, sometimes) Kerby Raymundo is not really a center-type of player his more efficient in the forward position. Another point, the tallest height when it comes to stats in the GINKINGS’ rooster is 6’6”.

Compared to Alaska Aces’ situation, though they have traded the "Lieutenant" they got JVee Casio and the sweet-shooting veteran Dondon Hontiveros in return. 

Released their franchise player yet gained two players. One is still on his A game and the other  is a young guard that could still serve the Aces for years.

Center-position status?... They’ve got Ervin Sotto, Sam Emman and Sonny Thoss who are legitimate centers.

ACES Full house!

GIN KINGS...another card for "CENTER" hunting.

ALL IN?...