Happy Christmas and Merry New year Everyone

Christmas is upon us, and New Year is not far behind. I wish you guys all the best. Have fun with your family and share the true meaning of Christmas. Take care, espescially during the New Year's eve. hehehe... GODBLESS!!!

I Need Rest!

This is the first time that I have been through a lot of parties in just a matter of weeks. I didn't know it could be this tiring. Its no that I don't love going to parties, its just that I feel I had too much, you know what I mean? I feel tired and I have to wake up early in the next day. I feel so drained from all those party. Hhaha, and its eating up my money quickly!!! HAhahaha, juz kidding... I'm looking forward to the rest I will get during the Christmas break...

Its GAME TIME!!

Later at 2PM, we will be having a basketball game again against the Batch '90.. I think we will be up against Cabaluna, our colleague that played for Ginebra.. He didn't became a star player back then, but still he played in the PBA and thats something.. Last year, my teammates said that he scored 76 points in one game at the Alumni league.. So I think we will be having our hands full with this guy on the hard-court... Hehehe.. Well, goodluck to us..

Tonight is our Christmas PArty!! Woohooo.. You think a European style outfit will work??? I think so.. hehe.. I am running out of ideas.. I hope I get it right tonight.. Good thing my uncle and aunt from Germany arrived two days ago. I think I should consult their expertise first.

Christmas Parteeyy!!!!

Whheeeeeee!!!! We will be having our Christmas Party this saturday, December 8, at Glass Garden. I think it is located somewhere in Marikina. Oh damn, I need a Map!!!

This will be my first Christmas Party as an employee...

The theme for the party is Red Carpet MTV Music Awards, which means we all have to wear formal attire.. But I like to wear something else.. Up to now I am still thinking what to wear.. Oh man, this is tough!!

Save Mother Earth

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Save Mother Earth and Live a Healthy Life... Amen!!!

Five-for-Five

Last saturday(November 24, 2007)during the alumni basketball league that was held at LSQC, only five players for our team suited up including me. There we were, 5 of us against a complete team that are composed of 12 players. Only 4 of our star players did not play namely Al Magpayo, Michael Baldos, Victor Queyquep, and BJ Chiu. Good thing that One of our big man showed up, Martin Antonio. We played the whole game without any fresh legs to replace us. Meaning, there is no rest. We played our running game despite the depleted line up and won the game by only five points. Those five players all got double digits on the scoreboard. Though with a depleted line up, we got more fighting spirit compared to the opposing team. We outrebounded, outscored, and outran them the entire game. Take note, they are not that old compared to us. I guess, they became to relaxed thinking we will get tired easily. Hehehe.. Kudos for us!!!

Why couples don't have sex... OMG so funny

Yes it is funny, but bad for sex life.. It might result to an unhealthy relationship... Courtesy of www.friendster.com Enjoy...

Message: Dear Wife,During the past year I have tried tomake love to you 365 times.I have succeeded 36 times, which is anaverage of once every ten days.The following is a list of why I didnot succeed more often:54 times the sheets were clean17 times it was too late49 times you were too tired20 times it was too hot15 times you pretended to be sleep22 times you had a headache17 times you were afraid of waking thebaby16 times you said you were too sore12 times it was the wrong time of themonth19 times you had to get up early9 times you said weren't in the mood7 times you were sunburned6 times you were watching the late show5 times you didn't want to mess upyour new hairdo3 times you said the neighbors wouldhear us9 times you said your mother wouldhear usOf the 36 times I did succeed, theactivity was not satisfactory because:6 times you just laid there8 times you reminded me there's acrack in the ceiling4 times you told me to hurry up andget it over with7 times I had to wake you and tell youI finished1 time I was afraid I had hurt youbecause I felt you moveKEEP READING................<>............<>........T O MY DEAR HUSBAND:I think you have things a littleconfused. Here are the reasons youdidn't get more than you did:5 times you came home drunk and triedto screw the cat36 times you did not come home at all21 times you didn't come with energy33 times you came too soon19 times you went soft before you gotin38 times you worked too late10 times you got cramps in your toes29 times you had to get up early toplay golf2 times you were in a fight andsomeone kicked you in the balls4 times you got it stuck in your zipper3 times you had a cold and your nosewas running2 times you had a splinter in yourfinger20 times you lost the motion afterthinking about it all day6 times you came in your pajamas whilereading a dirty book98 times you were too busy watching TVOf the times we did get together:The reason I laid still was becauseyou missed and were screwing thesheets.I wasn't talking about the crack inthe ceiling, what I said was, "Wouldyou prefer me on my back or kneeling?"Th e time you felt me move was becauseyou farted and I was trying to breathe

5 Reasons why God gives us Problems

Got this from an email... i like to share it to you guys... It is healthy gor Faith and Relationship with God.. Furthermore, it gives us a peace of mind, therefore lessening stress which is good.. Haha.. Here we go... ENJOY!!!


5 Reasons Why God Uses Problems
The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you - depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:

1. God uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways.
2. God uses problems to INSPECT you. People are like tea bags...if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot ever water! Has God tested your faith with a problem. What do problems reveal about you? When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience.

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you. Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something... health, money, a relationship. .. by losing it. "It was the best thing! that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws."

4. God uses problems to PROTECT you. A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem - but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a! year later when management's actions were eventually discovered. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good."

5. God uses problems to PERFECT you.Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship with God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. We can rejoice when we run into problems... they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.

Here's the point:
God is at work in your life - even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him. Success can be measured not only in achievements, but in lessons learned, lives touched and moments shared along the way.

Touch a heart, leave a hope,stroke a faith and lend a hand.
Live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others...... ....

2nd placer... Not bad

By reading the title of this post, it is clear that we are the losers of the championship game last saturday. Freethrows! Freethrow! Freethrows! Thats what killed us. We missed more than 15 freethrows in the fourth quarter alone, therefore costing us the game. I could relate this game to a song, though I can't remember its title. I think the verse goes something like this "I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough"... In my opinion, we should have a good coach next time. Not that I didn't like the way we were handled by our playing coach, especially in the shuffling of players, we could have done a lot better.

Here is a pic, where boss rico and I blocked a shot from a driving opponent. I blocked the shot from behind... Good Defense!!




By the way, I think there will be a new basketball season next december, and I tell you now WE WILL WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP.... DIABLOS SHALL CONQUER AND WALK THE EARTH!!!! wahahah.. What a prediction!!

Non-stop Ball This Saturday(Nov.10)

Basketball bonanza this saturday.. I can't wait to play. I'm planning to take a break from work this saturday to be able to play ball the whole day. At the afternoon, I will be playing at the Alumni League at Lourdes School of QC.. Guess who will I be teaming up with.. Al MAgpayo of the PBL and Michael Baldos of Ateneo de Manila University. BJ Chiu will also be playing... He is the legendary player of our school, almost every generation knows his greatness.. Some of you guys might know him.. Well, it will be fun playing along side this super stars.. I think I will learn a lot from this guys.. Hehehe..

At night, I will be playing for our company... The team's name is Red Diablos... It fits right?? HEhe.. Well, this is the championship and we definitely got to give it our all.. Its a blessing that we are able to enter the finals and get another crack at the Green Vipers... Oh, revenge will be sweet...


ITS GAME TIME!!!!!!

How to AVOID CANCER

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size. 2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime. 3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. 4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. 5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system. 6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver,kidneys, heart, lungs etc. 7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. 8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. 9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. 10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. 11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply. CANCER CELLS FEED ON: a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt. b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off &n bsp; milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved. c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains,seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine.Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified &nb sp;water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it. 12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup. 13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells. 14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. 16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells. 1. No plastic containers in micro. 2. No water bottles in freezer. 3. No plastic wrap in microwave. John Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead. This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.


From John Hopkins Hospital

A Win and another SHOT!!

At last, we won over a powerhouse team in makati last Oct. 13. It was a low scoring game due to the tight defense that are being imposed by both teams. We won with a score of 54-47. Heck, the refs are allowing it to become a highly physical game. in my opinion, the refs are rooting for the other team. Imagine, we committed 9 fouls in just 1 quarter compared to a single foul of the opposing team. We are bumped, bruised, and some are even injured due to the non-calls of the ref. Oh well, those things are brakes of the game. Atleast we won right. I'll post some pics of our game later.

Desperate Housewives 9/30/07

From a blog that I read, it is said that there was this episode from desperate housewives that Terry Hatcher is being a racist. This is the particular line that she said: "Okay, before we go any further, can I check those diplomas? 'Coz I would just like to make sure they are not from some med school in the Philippines". Okay, now thats COMPLETELY FOUL AND UNACCEPTABLE!! As a Filipino, I will not accept such attitude of people looking down on my fellow countrymen.

Here's a message to the script writer of desperate housewives, "HEY ASSHOLE!!! WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND STUDY YOUR SCRIPT VERY WELL!!! YOUR NOT ONLY STUPID BUT AN IDIOT AS WELL!!!! IT JUST PROVES THAT YOUR NOT PROPERLY EDUCATED!!! YOU FEEL LIKE A god?? HA!?!? YOU CERTAINLY DON'T LOOK LIKE ONE!!!


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What is the Best Beer Around??

Who says beer isn't healthy?? Did you know that beer or any hard drinks are healthier than soft drinks (i.e. Coke, Sprite)?? Beer and hard drinks are fermented, which makes it healthy drink. Don't know the exact details yet, but the fact that it is fermented makes it safe for us to drink. That is its positive side, while the soft drinks will give you what? Diabetes is one. As for me, it is better to drink Beer or any hard drinks rather than soft drinks...

Now for the topic... Hehe.. What is the best beer around?? Redhorse, SanMig Light, Pale Pilsen, Strong Ice, Coors Light, Colt 45, Miller, etc... For me, I'd go for the Red Horse.. Its sweet and has a strong effect. I mean really strong.. So, take your pick.. What will it be???

HELL IS ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED!

DIABLOS! That is the name of our team, and I'm sure we are gonna have our hands full tomorrow against taller and heftier opponents. It may be just a company tournament, but the competition will be HOT AS HELL. I for one won't give the win to our counter parts that easily, and I don't like to lose. The goal is to be the Champion, and I'm gonna make sure we will take by force. We may be small, but we are terrible as anyone can think of. Its game time!!!

Effects of Monosodium Glutamate

Can you cook food WITHOUT the use of any MSG?? Well, if you do, better stop it. I know that MSG adds taste to the food we eat, but it has some negative effects to our body. More of, it affects our brain. Some people say, after eating at a chinese restaurant (where they often use MSG), that they feel dizzy. Well, thats dangerous especially when you are about to drive home. MSG is also found in most fost foods that we buy, canned goods for example. It is like a POISON that slowly kills the people around the world. If you want to stay healthy, STOP USING MSG!!!

You want more facts?? Try visiting this website:
http://www.rense.com/general52/msg.htm

Pacquiao Barrera II Coming Soon

Pacquiao versus Barrera is coming this October.. To whom do you place your bet??? Will Manny get a repeat over Marco, or will Barrera finally gets his revenge???

Martial Arts by Genre... And who made them famous

Aikido= O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (the founder of Aikido)
Steven Seagal (7th degree black belt and Actor)
Based from what I read, aikido originated from Juijitsu, Samurai, and Aiki... Those were the ancient martial arts by the Japanese and was often used during the war..

Juijitsu= The Gracie family
There are many variands of Juijitsu, and this martial art is made famous by Royce Gracie when he joined the UFC....

Jeet Kune Do= Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee

Tai Chi= Jet Li

Boxing= Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales
Hehehehe.. well, I'm sure that they are not the only famous boxers around. There are the likes of Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson, Evander Hollifield, etc..

Muay Thai= Famous around the world, but I can't think of a person who uses this art and is known for it. The way I see it, this art is very practical now a days.

Tae Kwan Do= Hwarang?? Hehe.. This is made know around the world by the Koreans.... Thanks to them, we are able to learn the art of Kicking.. Kicking someone's ass.. Hahaha

Well, there are still different kinds of Martial Arts around the world, and there are loads of them. For now, this are the things that came into my mind.

Hey, this will be beneficial for all of us. Self Defense plus good excerise.. hehehe..

Blessing in Disguise!

I admi it, I still feel dab aboutour lose to Jordan yesterday (monday) which means we can kiss our Beijing Olympic hopes good bye. Yes it is time to mourn, but that doesn't mean that we have to stop training. Look on th bright side, now we have 4 years to prepare instead of just 5 months for another Olympic shot. Who knows, maybe we can beat the hell out of Yao Ming and his crew. In my opinion, I would like the team to remain intact with Coach Chot at helm. I really like to give him another shot at that. Dreams maybe shattered for a greater and better future, something that don't see coming. Let this defeat be our stepping stone towards success.

VIVA PILIPINAS!!!

Another Classic Game between the Green and Blue

Ateneo waited 22 long months to get back at La Salle.
Yesterday, before a huge, boisterous crowd at the Araneta Coliseum, the Blue Eagles didn’t lose that chance as they dealt the Green Archers a stinging 80-77 loss in overtime.
The last time the two teams met was in Sept. 25, 2005. It was the Final Four, and the Green Archers won, 74-57, to reach the finals. La Salle beat Ateneo in all three meetings that year.
For Ateneo coach Norman Black, it was his first win over La Salle and its coach Franz Pumaren, his former assistant in the PBA
“Yes, that’s right. This is my first win over La Salle as a coach. It feels good,” said Black, who never ran out of heroes in the 45-minute ballgame played as if the world was at stake.
“We dedicate this win to the school, to our supporters who stayed behind us even if we didn’t do well against La Salle in the last few games,” said Black.
The victory pushed Ateneo up in the standings at 4-1, just barely behind unbeaten University of the East at 4-0. The loss, meanwhile, was the second straight for La Salle, which took a bad loss to UE last Sunday.
Ateneo, from its big men to the little ones, was just more determined to win this one, holding their ground against JV Casio’s one-man show in the final quarter.
“We just showed a lot of desire, and a lot of hunger to win. We did a good job rebounding, too. We ran into a team that’s very difficult to beat,” added the Ateneo mentor.
Cliff Arao, Jobe Nkemakolam, Rabeth Al-Hussaini manned the paint for Ateneo while Kurt Long, Jai Reyes and Chris Tiu provided the spark, the latter sinking the clincher, a triple from left wing with just 9.9 ticks left.
But still, it was Reyes, nephew of former Blue Eagle and now RP team head coach Chot Reyes, who carried the fight for Ateneo. He had 18 points, two rebounds, six assists and a steal in just 26 minutes.
Casio, a member of the previous teams that won the title for La Salle, scored 15 points in the third period, all of them coming in a 21-16 run that tied the game at 65-all late in regulation.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/

Sponsors of RP Team

I know that Nike and SMC are the major sponsors of Team Pilipinas that will play this July 28- Aug. 4 at Tokushima. This team will vie for an Olympic slot in Beijing next year. I was wondering, other than this major sponsors that they have, who else have sponsored the team?? For example, what energy drink do this players use during their practice and the games itself? Is it Gatorade, Activade, 100 Plus, Shark, or Extra Diyos? There may be other energy drink as well. Maybe they only use plain water. Hmmm. Well, I guess I will have to observe them then this saturday.

Don't forget to watch the games at 5Pm on RPN 9 and 7PM on BTV!!!

Let us Support our country and Pray that they win the championship!!!

Viva Pilipinas!!!

NATIONALS LEAVE FOR TOKUSHIMA READY TO WAGE WAR

MANILA – Spurred on by a nation where a Summer Games appearance was a lofty dream once, and where the politics of hatred finds momentary solace when a local athlete's pursuit of worldwide sporting excellence takes center stage, San Miguel-Team Pilipinas, the modern-day version of Jason and the Argonauts, leaves Wednesday afternoon for Tokushima, Japan to vie for the Golden Fleece – an Olympic berth in the FIBA-Asia Men's Championship.
No less than the FIBA-Asia title, or a runner-up finish to defending champion China and nobody else, will be acceptable to national coach Chot Reyes, who brought together within a five-month period, and against an array of adversities, 15 men, all but one of them PBA stars, who will wage war with the best of Asia for the chance to represent the continent to the Beijing Olympiad in August next year.Of the 15 – Asi Taulava, Jimmy Alapag and Renren Ritualo of Talk N Text, Tony de la Cruz of Alaska, Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand and Eric Menk of Barangay Ginebra, Dondon Hontiveros and Danny Seigle of San Miguel Beer, Ranidel de Ocampo of Air21, Kerby Raymundo and James Yap of Purefoods, Kelly Williams of Sta. Lucia Realty, Mick Pennisi of Red Bull, and Gabe Norwood of George Mason U who secured his Philippine passport late Monday evening after getting clearance from the justice department earlier – three will be dropped before the Team Managers Meeting on July 27 to make way for the Final 12.The trimmed-down Nationals then embark on their quest by taking on Iran on July 28, China on July 29, and Jordan on July 30 in the preliminary round."We've done everything humanely possible to prepare for Japan," said Reyes, who talked as though he trained not players but gladiators for combat in the Roman Colosseum."It now boils down to execution, desire and pride. And prayers from the Filipino nation."PBA commissioner Noli Eala recalled the sacrifices the national team undertook from Day One."For nearly 147 days, the PBA-backed SMC-Pilipinas national team labored and sacrificed for one solitary chance of a lifetime in search of our Olympic dream," Eala said."Today, with our collective sweat and hard work as our capital, and our faith in the Almighty as our guide, we embark on a mission undaunted by the enormity of the task ahead."This is a quest to bring honor, pride and respect to 82 million basketball-loving Pinoys. With each game, we carry their dreams and their hopes, and we ask the whole nation to pray for our team."PBA chairman Ricky Vargas urged the Nationals to pour their hearts out in the fulfillment of their commitment."It is not committing to do your best that is hard, you have already done that," Vargas said. "It is living up to that commitment that is difficult. So live it up to the fullest by achieving the task ahead of you."We are proud of what you have become as a team. The impossible is possible. Let's go to the Olympics!"SMC-RP team manager Robert Non said the tournament is as much about redemption and respect as anything else."This is it, the culmination of our sacrifices and hard work for the past two year," Non said. "Now it is time for us to pray and support the SMC-Pilipinas team as our national players carry our dreams of redemption in international basketball."It's not only the championship that matters, but more importantly bringing back respect for us Filipinos."The Nationals attend one last practice at Sportskamp in The Fort Wednesday morning before proceeding to the Centennial Terminal for the 2:30 p.m. Philippine Airlines flight to Osaka.A two-hour bus ride will take them to the Tokushima Prince Hotel at around 9 p.m.

Source: http://www.pba.ph/content/view/1731/59/

Go Philippines!!! Make us Proud

All Systems Go for Japan Bound SMC Pilipinas

The suspense is gripping and everybody is dying to know.But the final composition of the San Miguel-Pilipinas team that will do battle in the FIBA-Asia Men's Championship in Tokushima this weekend is a secret as closely guarded as the identity of the would-be Asian qualifier to the Beijing Olympics in August next year.
National coach Chot Reyes said he will submit the final lineup on July 27 during the FIBA-Asia Managers Meeting, a day before the Philippines is to meet Iran at the start of the preliminary round.Defending champion China is up next on the 29th and Jordan on the 30th, with the Nationals needing at least two wins to gain a strong chance of moving on to the quarterfinal round.It's likely Reyes already has the names of the players he wants down pat but is keeping them close to his chest in the event of unforeseen last-minute injuries and technical problems.The Nationals practiced Monday morning at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center and are scheduled for one more scrimmage Tuesday and Wednesday prior to their departure, and then two more when they arrive in Tokushima.It’s all systems go it seems as Philippine passports have already been issued to Sta. Lucia Realty's Kelly Williams and George Mason University standout Gabe Norwood, two key figures in the RP squad.The players are not allowing the suspense to get the better of their expectations."It's an exciting time for us as players, the coaching staff, the PBA, and especially the Philippines," said point guard Jimmy Alapag of the Talk N Text Phone Pals."We got a great opportunity. Hopefully, we'll reap the fruits of our labor in the last four, five months. We're just excited to get to Japan.""The team is looking good. We just need to sharpen up just a little bit before our first game," said Asi Taulava of the Phone Pals."After winning the Manila Invitational, it feels good. Malaking kumpiyansa bago kami pumunta ng Japan," said Mark Caguioa of the Barangay Ginebra Kings, adding the enormity of their task hasn't hit him yet."Hindi ko rin kasi iniisip. Mape-pressure ka lang lalo e. You're representing the country so that's already a big pressure for you, so I'm not really thinking too much about that."San Miguel's Danny Seigle, who rejoined his teammates during the Kuwait tuneup games after missing three weeks of training due to a pulled hamstring and an ankle sprain, said his injuries are healing fast."It feels pretty good and it no longer bothers me that much," said Seigle, who sat out the Busan Asian Games in 2002 because of a torn Achilles tendon. "Of course I have to work off a little bit of rust, but I'll be prepared mentally and physically come game time."Even the recent additions, Eric Menk of Ginebra, the Realtors' Williams, and James Yap of Purefoods, have put behind their individual ambitions to be part of the overall effort to send a Philippine team back to the Olympic Games basketball competition after 35 years."Of course, everyone would like to know as soon as we can, but we understand that it's kinda out of our hands," said Menk. "What's best for the team is what's best for our chances. We just have to be patient.""Regardless of what happens, we're gonna work as hard as we can, all 15 of us, up to the last day," said Williams. "We're all on the same page. It's not an individual effort but a team effort where everyone will put in 120 percent for the team.""Lahat naman dito deserving. Maraming player ang gusto masama rito at ngayong napili kami, achievement na rin ito," said Yap. "Kahit di ako makuha, okey lang dahil na-experience mo rin naman yung praktis ng RP team. Wala naman talagang mawawala sa'yo. Pag nanalo yung RP team, para na rin sa'ting lahat 'yon."The Nationals leave on the afternoon of July 25 aboard a Philippine Airlines flight that will take them to Osaka before boarding a bus for the two-and-a-half hour drive to Tokushima.

Source: http://www.pba.ph/content/view/1729/59/

GOODLUCK Y'ALL!!

Philippines Drubs Kuwait TWICE!!!

Lebanon? Syria? Kuwait? Questions regarding these Middle Eastern teams will be dealt with in due time.Right now, only one squad from that desert wind-swept region matters: Iran.Even Jordan, which San Miguel-Team Pilipinas faces after Iran and defending champion China in the preliminary round of the FIBA-Asia Men's Championship in Tokushima, Japan next week, will have to await its turn.The Nationals had put away Syria and Lebanon and its star player Fadih El Khatib in topping the Smart 4-Nation Manila Invitational Championship a week ago.And Saturday night at the Caruncho Sports Center in Pasig, SMC-Team Pilipinas handed the Kuwaiti national team a consecutive loss, 100-65, following an 84-68 beating at the Sta. Lucia East Mall gym Friday.
With all pre-war strategies mapped out, and the troops armed and ready for battle, the generals of the Philippine team tasked with sending the country back to the Olympic Games basketball competition after the last one left in 1972 in Munich now buckle down to work on how to get past the Iranians on July 28.The Chinese, possibly reinforced by Team A players after the way they were embarrassed by the Lebanese and the Syrians during the Manila Invitational, come up next for the PBA-backed squad on the 29th, followed by the burly Jordanians, who beat the Nationals in the 29th William Jones Cup tournament, on the 30th.If SMC-Team Pilipinas survives the so-called "Group of Death" and advances to the quarterfinal round, then, Lebanon, Syria and Kuwait, assuming they move on from their respective groups, may have to be taken care of.Judging from the way the Nationals carried themselves in their last tune-up game, Kuwait, if it comes up later, shouldn't be much of a problem for RP coach Chot Reyes and his staff.Gabe Norwood led the Nationals, who took a 55-21 lead at the half, with 13 points.Asi Taulava and James Yap had 12 points each, Danny Seigle 11, Mick Pennisi 10, Jayjay Helterbrand 9, Kelly Williams 7, Tony de la Cruz 6, Renren Ritualo 6, Eric Menk 4, Dondon Hontiveros 4, Jimmy Alapag 3, Mark Caguioa 2, Ranidel De Ocampo 1, and Kerby Raymundo 0.Prior to its departure on July 25, SMC-RP takes a break Sunday, returns to practice Monday morning at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center and then attends afternoon mass at the San Miguel building.The team meets at Sportskamp at The Fort on Wednesday morning before proceeding to the Centennial Terminal for the afternoon flight to Tokushima.
Source: http://www.pba.ph/content/view/1727/59/

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Philippines Vesus Kuwait

Here is an update about Philippine NT's training for the upcoming Tokushima Qualifying games.

5 p.m. – Kuwait vs. SMC-PilipinasThe San Miguel-Pilipinas Nationals showed that how ready they were for the FIBA-Asia Men's Championship by defeating the Kuwait national team 84-68 Friday night at the packed Sta. Lucia East Mall.The two teams meet a second time at the Caruncho Gym in Pasig on Saturday in matches arranged by PBA governor Buddy Encarnado. The game will serve as the Nationals' final tuneup before they leave for Tokushima, Japan, on July 25, according to the RP team management Friday night.SMC-RP faces Iran on July 28, defending champion China on July 29, and Jordan on July 30 in the preliminary round of the FIBA-Asia Championships, the qualifying tournament for the Beijing Olympic to be held in August 2008.In Friday's game, the Nationals applied the finishing touches to a grueling five-month long training hampered at times by injuries and buoyed by the addition to the pool of three key players.Thus they pulled away from the Kuwaitis early in the game, taking a 46-25 halftime spread.In the FIBA-Asia Championships, Kuwait is bracketed in Group B with host Japan, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates.National coach Vincent "Chot" Reyes viewed the games more as a commitment than as part of the immediate needs of the team."The Kuwaitis are nowhere near the teams we're preparing for," Reyes said. "They are small and quick while we're getting ready for tall opponents in Group A."Danny Seigle, hobbled by a hamstring pull and later an ankle sprain that kept him from suiting up for three weeks, saw limited action for the first time."He looked good. Kaya lang minedya-medya ko lang naman dahil nakakatakot eh," Reyes said. "Physical maglaro yung Kuwait at baka madisgrasya pa si Danny, eh paalis na tayo."At least three Kuwaiti players limped off the court with various injuries after the Nationals responded in kind to their opponents' bruising style.James Yap led the Nationals with 18 points. Seigle added 13, Renren Ritualo 13, Gabe Norwood 8, Ranidel De Ocampo 8, Asi Taulava 5, Eric Menk 4, Dondon Hontiveros 4, Tony Dela Cruz 4, Kelly Williams 3, and Jayjay Helterbrand 1.Mark Caguioa and Jimmy Alapag rested due to minor injuries and didn't play.
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Littlle injury

I don't know where I got this, but I got knee injury. It is just a Minor one, every time I bend or apply pressure to my left knee, I feel the pain. That is why I am having a hard time to jump sometimes. What do you think is the cause?? as of now, I've got no answer. Maybe a strained ligament or something. They said that I should get a Patella braise or something to support it. Well, I hope I get answers soon so that I'll know what to do. The pain is growing.. Oh the pain.. The agony!!!

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Basketball and the Four Nation Tounrney

I played basketball last night. Well, my left knee and ankle are a bit of a problem for me. I just used wights yesterday, hoping to increase my elevation. But I think that is not a good idea. I think it is the culprit why my ankle is in a bit of pain. My left knee, on the other hand have, is also in pain every time I bend it. The pain is just right under the knee cap. I'm planning to put a knee support or a knee braise, just like what Scottie Pippen used when he still plays ball. At least I feel good today. I feel good, and I'm in shape. My stamina is A okay. I played 4 straight games last night and was still aching for more, but other players are very tired and couldn't keep up. Well, most of us are Alumni of Lourdes School of QC.

Tonight will be the start of the four Nation tourney of the Philippine Basketball team. I will support them all the way. I hope they reach the Olympics. I hope I can also watch the game live tonight at the San Juan Arena. First assignment will be against Fadi Al Khatib-led Lebanon.
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I always try to keep my self fit. Health is an issue here. Even though I eat a lot, or always stressed out because of work, I make sure that I have a scheduled exercise. For instance, I play basketball every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Then, I have Aikido sessions every Tuesdays and Thursdays (still white belt after seven months). Very tiring isn't it. I burn my fat every day, keeping my body in shape and ready to go.

There are times when my friends and I go up to the mountain, and camp there for a couple of days. What an experience. Outing + exercise = adventure of a lifetime. I have pics of it when went up to Mt. Makulot (my first time), I'll post them later.