recuerdos de centro

Table for One

2007-01-31T20:09:00.000-08:00

It comes every year and for me, every year it's always the same. February is not supposed to be cold but it feels colder than December.

Simply walking along the campus or mall or office, I unintentionally gravitate towards couples that are just a tad too close to each other. I think that if they got any closer they'd never separate; but all I can do is just breathe a sigh as I realize that I’m walking alone – and what I wouldn’t give for someone I can share that same experience with. Not having anyone, not even to walk with, when Valentine’s Day is only few days away heightens that feeling of loneliness. The depression sets in. there will always be couples that will unintentionally rub it in, that I’m alone. That what makes them so happy is what makes me so, so sad. Their happiness slowly eats me and I end up wishing they’d stop whatever innocent thing they’re doing so I can get on with my life. It’s depressing to think about what I don’t have and even more depressing to know that others have it, but not me.

I get to thinking about what I had before. Loves lost; memories of past lovers visit my daydreams and I remember how light the feeling was and how pretty mundane everything else seems now. Everything was easier or if not lighter, at least easier to bear. There will always be laugh to be shared and the security of knowing that someone else cares as much as I do. But all that is gone and they don’t seem to want to come back. That feeling of security has escaped me. And the worst thing about it is that I’ve already gotten used to it so every now and then I long for that which I have lost. Now all that’s left are memories and wishful thinking. Thoughts about whose fault it was and who broke up with whom are buried in the longing for the old feeling to come back, the feeling of having someone to love and somebody to love me in return.

Then come thoughts about what could have been; some unrequited love from that person whom I have been patiently waiting for. That, whom I’d give everything for but don’t seem to want to take it. They may complain about their current love that everyone knows they would be better without. All they get from him are heartaches and disappointments and I’m there patiently waiting. I’m waiting for a glimmer of hope that realization may turn out in my favor in the end. Just waiting for the chance that they’d have a realization that they could do better and that I’d make them happier. But that has always been the case since last February and it has never changed. That day never comes and they haven’t wised up nor have me, patiently but illogically waiting for something that will never come.

I then think of what brought me to this loveless situation in the first place. I’d think that it might be that I’m not attractive. Nut beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all those quotes argue that there must be someone who at least finds me decent-looking. I probably haven’t gotten around to meeting people because I’m too focused on school and my training and do not have time for love. But it is ironic that the reason I want to study and work hard is the same reason – to have a bright future – is the reason my present is not happier. It may be that it’s not a priority at this point. But shouldn’t love give way, at least in part, to everything else? Bitter must be the exact word to describe the whole thing and it may very well be the reason I’m alone. But I ask myself; can anyone blame me for my bitterness, when I’ve been waiting and waiting… and waiting for something that doesn’t seem to want to come?

It’s another year and another reminder that out of all the 365 days, Valentine’s Day vies to be the loneliest. There are cupids and heart-shaped cutouts plastered on stores’ windows, seemingly shouting out that it’s not the right time to be alone and yet I am. Couples seem to be strolling about merrier than they had been a week ago – actually, there didn’t seem to be as many couples a week ago. And now they have all gone out of their way just to taunt me. One look at a couple dining at a restaurant and I say to myself, “How’s she get to be so lucky to have someone love her that much?” or “What does she have that she has someone to share everything with and I don’t?” but no answers come and all I can do is go back to my dinner. Back to my meal in my table for one.

I never knew until that moment how bad it could hurt to lose something you never really had. ~From the television show The Wonder Years

Don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens - The Main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away. ~John Steinbeck, 10 N

and so im back.. is it for real?!

2007-01-18T10:50:00.000-08:00

arghs! goodness! it has been ages since i last posted and updated my blog site and i miss the hell out of it. i never imagined that it took me six months before i posted again. darn! that's too long, eh.

so many things had happened, people came and went.. and so with friends and the so-called friends..

i guess, im slowly coming back out of the grave.. do you know the feeling when it hurts sooooo d@mn much but then you can't do anything about it?! it really sucks! bigtime man! the pain was almost unbearable that it slowly kills my system.. (the problem was that BIG, huh?!)

for the past six months-- life was a roller-coaster, darn! no words can express how i felt during the dark hours of my life..=(

anyway-- i guess i'm really back. it's just as if i just posted my last entry yesterday. i have so many things to say but then they are just rumbling on my mind and i just type the words that comes from my mind.hehehe

and so who cares?!

anyway, after almost six months-- im finally back. for good na--sana. if schedule permits, i'll be online everyday na to catch up sa anim na buwan na pagkawala ko.

first, just wanna say na miss ko kayo, miss ko mga friends ko dito, miss ko ang forums, ang blogs, ang mga comments.. and miss ko din mga pinag-uusapan natin dito.
second, sorry to all the regular visitors and the guests who've been here lalo na nung panahon na magulo ang buhay.. (ya'know what i mean)

wasn't even here to defend you or defend the boys.. :(
'coz i myself don't know kung hanggang saan ang kaya kong gawin at sabihin ng mga panahon na yun. -i don't wanna excuse myself...kaya sorry talaga.

i've been away for almost six months, very timely to the shocking loss to UST, so the other people might thought na i ran away sa mga kritisismo and the stuff.. at some point yes, i admit-- i was afraid that i might cry, was afraid that i'll just end up fighting.. but now--time to move on na. already accepted the reality - "what's meant to be is meant to be.." Life is bittersweet truth, afterall....

to my One Big Blue Family and the Blue Eagles Supporters: well, that's it, eh. mahirap, masakit pero dapat tanggapin. okay na tayo di ba? ako--okay na rin naman kahit paano.. pero minsan sa mga di maiiwasang pagkakataon na bumabalik sa isip ko ang mga alaala, ang mga luha.. bumabalik at umaantak pa rin ang sakit na waring kahapon lang nangyari ang lahat. hindi lahat ng sugat ay kayang paghilumin ng panahon.at yun ang masakit na katotohanan,.
whew.. okay na nga tayu di ba? so as much as we can, sana maibalik na natin sa normal ang forum natin. despite the bashers...
magagawa natin yun if we will help each other. OBF!

grabe--i missed a lot i know,but then..somebody missed me too and my updates..
kung hindi lang naPost sa ibang forum na "Centroeagle's dead"
ay baka hindi pa ko nakapag blog ngayon. hahaha!
well-for the information of everybody-- im back.. and hopefully for good na. but then again, who cares?!

namiss ko kayong lahat..

have a great time!

To God be the Glory!

-centroeagle

and after 48 years...

2006-07-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

and after 48 years-- here i am again.. blogging once more and killing time before i go to our last session of our recollection.

so how's everybody doin' so far? how's my blog? geez! i never imagined that it will take more that 3 months to update this blog-such a long time, eh?! i really got busy- soo freakin' busy that i sometimes forget to leave even a message on the tag board.
i got so busy during the entire summer. (i'll post my summer-adventures later this week-if time permits)

im in the school library right now-so i think i have to go now..
i promised to update asap!
take care guys! ammiiissshhhuuuu al.. =)

Finally, school year is over.

2006-03-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

Yes, finally.. It's over.. Hell week is definitely over.
I really had enough of my professors who were not worthy to be called professors.
well, I wouldn't explain it any further because everybody knows this blog and they can track me for I am the only centroeagle everybody knows.
(I have the same username in the centro's site, so I really have to be extra careful)

anyhow-- mandarin is over! Yes, I did it! hahaha! I really have no idea on how I will pass the subject because I can't remember any mandarin or pinyin words right now. Except of course to "ni hao ma" and "she she" haha!
I barely attend Ms. Ong's classes and so she did. She always says that she didn't like our class because we are all incurably lazy..
come final examination.. My goodness! Out of 35 students, only 5 were able to take the exams. Yes! And unfortunately and as expected.. I wasn't one of them.
I am one of the thirty who are incurably lazy! (yes-- I do admit that I am.)
the 5 delinquent students submitted their mandarin activities.. While the thirty didn't. I didn't pass even one activity so how the hell will Ms. Ong give me my final exam right? Good thing I have a good PR-- the next day she game me my final exam. haha (thanks to my connection.. Ahem)

caregiving is over!! Darn.. It was sooo boring! really. If not only for Mr. Silva (our prof) i wouldn't have any motivation at all to go to his class. it was soooo damn boring! why?--well, the class will start from 7am to 1pm with only 1hour break! really really bores me.

foodtechnology, foodservice? finally-- no more laboratory works and i really had enough of cooking and spending and spending money. (sigh)
the lecture classes were also boring! and the laboratory were tiring and..........

human res0urce? well,, really had nothing to say aside from that i am thankful that Ms. L. didn't have her eyes for me. i didn't have a hard time on her subject and she's a teacher (professor?) who you can talk anything.. basta walang topak!! hehe

entrepreneurship? well, i acc0mplished something worthy in this subject! i finished our Feasibility study on no time at all. and hey, without the help of my group mates ah! i did it on my own. really! hehe
im glad that it's over.. it means, we are all over with Ms. N. sentiments on her love life.. arghs! she has no boyfriend at her age and she keeps on talking about it and i think she's self-pitying most of the times.

c0mputer2! arghs! i had a hard time in this subject, or i had a hard time on my professor i should say. (we had 3 or 4 professor here.. during the first two weeks of classes, we kept on changing prof)
darn! i hate this! really. it sucks.. oh'well.. i wasn't listening at all on Ms. S'
discussions. i was blogging and reading the forum and posting as well..
nice right? hehehe

education1... grabe! this one sucks!! really! it was soooo boring just like caregiving. 10-1 every monday was our schedule and nakakagutom at nakaka antok talaga. basta boring sya! Ms. A. didn't do anything except on talking and talking and talking that it really bores me.

-------- sa totoo lang.. i really don't know if i did something na makabuluhan or i learned something this semester.. i really don't know! hehehe

basta-- all i know is that after sampaguita interlude, bakasyon na. hehe
and im starting to enjoy it already! =)

have a nice summer vacation everyone...

ciao! till next time..
mwah..mwah..mwah..

sooo much for march!

2006-03-09T23:00:00.000-08:00

oh'boy! finally, i had the chance to update my blog.. it's been more than a month since the last time i posted an entry.. and i really missed this. goodness! if not because of staying overnight to finish my damn feasibility study.. i don't think i would be able to find time to update this 'til summer when i a can say that I AM REALLY FREE!
free from all the brouhaha that comes our way---we're in BIG trouble in school.. we're all just hoping that the admin will not hold our clearances.. *hoping*
oh'well.. i just sneaked out to be able to post an entry here, even how short it is.. my groupmates know that i am typing the financial aspect of our FS.. if they only knew that im blogging.. hahaha! i don't know what they will tell me since we have agreed that we will stay focus in finishing our thesis since our defense will be 2mrw at 10am.

oh'my! it's been a hell week u know, HELL WEEKS as i may say.. i don't even sleep on time--3-4 hours of sleep everyday is all what i've got since finals came and all this finals' requirements were given to us. *thanks to our beloved professors*
infact, last night at two in the morning--i was crying while doing the financial aspect of our study. who wouldn't cry when all your groupmates are sleeping by that time while you were computing and analizing those damn numbers! it sucks really-- i don't even know how the hell did i come up with those figures...
the never ending balance sheets, cash flow, projected compensation, income statement. arghs man! it really sucks! i don't even know if came up with the right figures.. *i'll just hope for the BEST*

2mrw at 5 in the morning---we will go to paranaque to get the ilocos' empanada.
i just ordered there.. 45 each. (half of the price in batac's empanada)
but i really don't mind about the price anymore.. what's important is that i have my product to present and to evaluate 2mrw before the defense.
i will buy one empanada even if it costs 100! really! because the preparation and cooking is somehow hard to do and time consuming.. plus the fact that I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO COOK THAT EMPANADA!!!

well-- i have to say bye for now.. i promise to update my blog as often as i can before summer vacation will eat my time. haha

ciao guys and have a good night sleep!

mwah..mwah..mwah!!

>>>POINT GUARD MADNESS<<<

2006-02-03T12:30:00.000-08:00

The point guard is what coaches refer to as the "1" position on the floor. He is the coach general, a coach inside the floor. He is the player that possess the uncanny ability to get you the ball at the right time, at the right place. He is a director, orchestrating one play after another. He is the pace-setter, knowing how to speed things up and how to slow the tempo down. He is the time keeper, always aware of the ticks left on the clock. Give him an inch and he'll bury a three. Once in a while he'll break your knees with a cross-over dribble, then blow by you for a lay-up - or maybe even a no-look pass. He is a leader, someone you can count on to make the big plays.

These are qualities that characterize good point guards. But the great ones stand out because of their court smarts. Peter June "The Gladiator" Simon is remembered and known for as one of the tops in the league for his pin-point passing and his composed style of play. Mike "The Cool Cat" Cortez is arguably one of the best point guard to strut his stuff in the UAAP and PBA, displaying athleticism, great skills and an amazing feel for the game. Lewis Alfred "The Spitfire" Tenorio has risen the game to new heights in the point guard hierarchy because of his court savvy and clutch plays. He will always be hailed as one of the greatest because of his never-say-die attitude, an approach that requires a lot of mental toughness!

Not too many people realize the importance of a point guard. Many believes that it is always wise to choose a big man for the simple reason the height can't be taught. A tall player with less skill has a better chance than a skilled but a short player. The underlying notion is that, big men are probably bigger steals than point guards, but over the years, the point guards has evolved into mature and confident players who are aware of their worth and of what they can give to a team. They maybe lacking in height but come game time, they certainly stand tall inside the court.

Letter of LA Tenorio to the Ateneo Community

2006-01-23T20:30:00.000-08:00

Editor’s note: Lewis Alfred “LA” Tenorio entered the
Ateneo De Manila University in the summer of 2001. As a highly recruited player out of San Beda, LA helped re-energize Ateneo basketball with his big-game heroics and fighting heart. He entered Ateneo excited yet unsure of his place in the school. The trials were plentiful and extended beyond the hard court and into the classroom. But he persevered taking the lessons of “One Big Fight!” to heart. After five memorable years, he will be graduating in March 2006, with the degree A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies, capping a lifelong dream to suit up for the Blue-and-White and to receive an Ateneo diploma. While he will be leaving us with a lot of memorable and indelible moments that typified Ateneo’s athletic resurrection, the journey has just begun for this fine young man. He bids the Ateneo good-bye with the following letter.)

04 January 2006
Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J.
President
Ateneo de Manila University

Dear Father Nebres and the Ateneo community,

I am writing this letter to the whole Ateneo community to express my appreciation for the support that you have bestowed upon me during the five years that I played for the school.

When I was in 4th year high school in San Beda, I did not seriously take the offer to play in the Ateneo. I thought that I would not survive the rigors of academic life. My impression was that Ateneo was for the elite. I thought I did not belong in the Ateneo.

There were many universities that were interested in recruiting me because of my basketball background in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Many universities offered me an automatic spot in their line up, but I felt I needed to go to a school that would give me the necessary skills to prepare me for the future. Playing basketball is my life, but I also realized that nothing is forever and therefore I could not rely solely on this skill. A college diploma would surely help me if a career change would be needed. I wanted to play; that is and will always be my passion, but I also knew that I needed a solid education.

Two very important people convinced me to play for the Ateneo; Fr.Tito Caluag, the team chaplain of the Men’s basketball team and Mr. Arben Santos, the team manager. They promised me only two things: first, that I would be getting a scholarship, and second, that I would get a GOOD EDUCATION. Of all the schools that tried to recruit me, it was only Ateneo who offered me that. A day after that meeting, I did not hesitate to commit myself to the Ateneo. The talk made me realize that the Ateneo was the school for me.

When Ateneo allowed me to play basketball, I was not only given the chance to play the sport I love but it also gave me a shot at getting a good education. My parents influenced me a lot in choosing the university I would go to. They told me that my education is the only gift they can give that nobody else can take away.
I am very thankful that I made the right decision.

I would like to express my gratitude to the people who supported me all the way….

To you, Fr. Ben Nebres, S.J. who was always there for our team through both the good and the bad times; for all your support and help in whatever issue I wanted to talk about; for all your inspirational talks during practices even through your busy schedule and for just being there. I will never forget your consistent line in our talks, “We’re here to support you guys all the way. Win or lose it’s the school we choose”.

To Fr. Tito Caluag who was always there for me and my family. He gave me encouragement and strength especially during my first few years in the Ateneo when I had difficulty adjusting to a new environment. He advised me many times about how to balance my studies and basketball. Even though he is no longer in Ateneo in my last year, I know and I am very sure that he is always there for me and for my family. I will never forget all the things that he taught me and for all the support that he gave.

To Father Nemy Que, SJ, for all his help and support whenever I had difficulty with my studies. He was also there to help our team whenever we were having a hard time during games. I will never forget his lessons in Philosophy. And how can I forget the team’s ”lucky charm” who says mass before games?

To all my coaches—Joe Lipa, Joel Banal, Sandy Arespacochaga, Norman Black and the coaching staff, managers and the utility men, I would like to thank them for all their support and for consistently teaching me how to hone my skills in basketball. I will never forget all of them as I consider them to be my second family. I will not be here without their help. I hope our roads will cross again in the future.

To all my former teammates, thank you so much for the trust that you bestowed upon me, for accepting me as I am. I will always remember our gimmicks, dinners after games and practices, team buildings and of course the games. Through hard fought games we stood side by side. I hope we will see each other again in the future.

I thank all the administrators and all the offices for their full support- through text messages of good luck before the game and congratulations after the game. Also, thank you for your encouragement, win or lose.
Thank you to all my professors from first to fourth year for all their help; for their understanding whenever I had difficulty with the subject and for taking time to give me advice. Also, I would like to thank them for their patience and willingness to help me in my struggle to finish my studies. I also want to say sorry for the times that I could have performed better, yet failed to do so.

I would also like to thank the Ateneo Alumni who took their time to help the team and my family as well. Thank you for being there with me and my family through the good and bad times. I will not forget all that you did for me. I consider all of you family, even though we do not see much of each other.

To my fellow Ateneans — my classmates and friends— thank you for all your help in my classes; for all the photocopied materials and handouts that you gave me especially at times when I had to miss some of my classes. Thank you for the support that you have given me and for being there as my friends. I could not have made it through Ateneo without your help. Thank you also for the inspirational text messages before and after games. I will always remember the experience I have with you in the Ateneo.

I do not know how to return the favor, trust and support that all of you have given me.

And lastly, to everyone out there who may be curious about what life in the Ateneo is like and are considering applying in this school, this is what I can tell you.

You don’t have to be student to be in Ateneo from grade school to college to be called an Atenean. Not everyone can get a 3.35 QPI, nor can everyone be a varsity player to say you’re an Atenean. What it takes is, to have GOOD HEART, the WILL TO LEARN and the DESIRE TO BE TAUGHT. In my five years in Ateneo, knowing this was important in the teacher-student and coach-player relationship and even in life experiences. I gradually became a better student and a better athlete because I gained and developed the will to learn and the desire to be taught.

I would never have been a better athlete without seeking to be a better student at the same time. Being a student and an athlete is inseparable. This was the best way and this is the Ateneo way.
As I leave my classroom, our practice sessions, as I bid Ateneo goodbye, I will always remember the lessons I’ve learned. What Ateneo has taught me marks the beginning of my life as a new me—the better me.

I will graduate this March, with my head up high not because of what I have achieved academically, or as a basketball player but because I know that I deserve it. I am an ATENEAN, in mind and soul, and I am proud of it.

Ateneo, you have seen the better side of me as you have prepared me to be so in the last five years. Now, as I walk out of the gates of the Loyola Schools, I will strive to be the best because I owe it all to God, and to you, the Ateneo.

Sa inyo po lahat, Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng Suporta at Pagmamahal na binigay ninyo sa akin at sa aking pamilya. Sana sa 5 taon ko po pamamalagi at pagsisilbi sa Ateneo, sana po napaligaya ko po kayo at naging inspirasyon po ako sa inyong lahat. Sana po patuloy ninyo po akong subaybayan saan man ako makarating.

MAHAL NA MAHAL KO PO KAYONG LAHAT!

MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Sincerely,

LEWIS ALFRED TENORIO

ACES BOW OUT

2006-01-18T21:00:00.000-08:00

Alaska just could not bring it's A game in the pivotal Game 3 and absorbed another defeat at the hands of Red Bull, 81-65, to say goodbye in the PBA Fiesta Conference Wednesday night at the Cuneta Astrodome.

It was just the second time the Aces were swept in a best-of-five series, the last time was in 2000 Commissioner's Cup semifinals against the eventual champion San Miguel Beer.

Mike Cortez led Alaska with 18 points, 12 came in the final quarter when he tried to mount a comeback for the Aces.

Jeffrey Cariaso added 13 markers while Odell Bradley had another disappointing game as he was held to just 11 on 5-of-15 shooting from the field although he had 11 rebounds in the game.

Tony dela Cruz had a miserable shooting night as he was held to just 2 points on an awful 1-of-13 shooting from the field.

Alaska, which swept Sta. Lucia Realty in the best-of-three wildcard series, actually started on the right foot as it took a 19-18 lead after the first quarter.

But the Barakos, behind the 11 points of Lordy Tugade, unloaded a 31-13 scoring in the second quarter and pulled away as they held a comfortable 49-32 halftime lead.

Red Bull managed to protect that big lead up to the third period before the Aces, behind the efforts of Cortez, unleashed a last-ditch run.

Trailing 47-65, Cortez anchored an 11-5 run capped by his triple that trimmed the lead to 58-70, 8:20 left in the game.

But Tugade hit a jumper and import James Penny added a slam that somehow dashed the hope of Alaska, 74-58, 7:14 remaining.

Cortez again tried to put his team back as he hit a triple, 61-74 but Tugade canned in another jumper and Enrico Villanueva completed a three-point play to take the game for good, 79-63, a little over two minutes left in the game.

With the loss, Alaska now bowed out of the first conference to finish sixth in the nine-team cast and became the fourth team to take the early vacation after Coca-Cola, San Miguel Beer and Sta. Lucia.

Scores:

Red Bull 81 – Tugade 24, Penny 16, Villanueva 12, Torion 7, Pennisi 6, Bugia 4, Fonacier 3, Baguio 3, Robinson 2, Valenzuela 2, Najorda 0.

Alaska 65 – Cortez 18, Cariaso 10, Bradley 11, Allado 8, Hugnatan 6, Cablay 5, Thoss 2, Dela Cruz 2, Alvarez 0, Padilla 0.

Quarters: 18-19, 49-32, 65-47, 81-65

WILD CAT

2006-01-14T00:55:00.000-08:00

COOL CAT IS WEEK’S HOTTEST
Player of the Week January 2-8

Tuesday, 10 January 2006

Alaska is now 3-0 this conference against Sta. Lucia. The last time they met prior to their current wildcard showdown, the Aces beat the Realtors even without an import. Last Sunday, Mike Cortez played like an import as Alaska continued its domination of Sta. Lucia in the tourney.

The point guard known as the “Cool Cat” has displayed icy nerves before, but not as emphatic as last Sunday when he ably carried Alaska on his shoulders while completely outplaying a rookie bent on upstaging him.

In the end, Cortez wound up with a career-high 27 points on top of eight assists to lift the Aces to a 108-104 double overtime victory over the Sta. Lucia Realtors at the start of their PBA Fiesta Conference wildcard series at the Astrodome.

“Mike was awesome,” exclaimed Alaska coach Tim Cone of Cortez’s stepping up big when the Aces failed to get the expected numbers from import Odell Bradley and thus were drawn to a tooth-and-nail battle.

“We were just giving him pick-and-roll plays and he was making the most out of it,” Cone added. “Mike made up for most of our deficiencies tonight.”

Those words from the usually discerning Cone helped the 25-year-old Fil-Am earn the nod of the PBA Press Corps as its San Mig Coffee Player of the Week.

Basically, however, it was the man the Uytengsu franchise made the top pick overall in the 2003 Rookie Draft who made his selection over such other contenders as San Miguel Beer’s Danny Ildefonso, Air21’s Ren-Ren Ritualo and Ginebra’s Mark Caguioa easier.

After being upstaged by SLR rookie Alex Cabagnot for majority of the first half, Cortez came to the latter stages with renewed vigor, rising to the challenge and providing the boost Bradley’s total 13 points could not.

He scattered seven of his output in the fourth quarter after Alaska has trailed by as many as 10 points and furnished nine more in the deciding extension, most of them through twisting lay-ups and off-balanced jumpers.

As extra gravy, he helped put the clamps on Cabagnot, who sank five of his first seven shots but was limited to just a 2-of-9 field shooting the rest of the way. “It was quite a show from those two out there tonight,” said Cone. “You know they are two of the best, if not the best, younger point guards in the PBA today.”

Cortez erased his previous high of 26 which he registered as a rookie in a 90-86 loss to FedEx on March 15, 2003 in an All-Filipino Cup elimination round road game in Bago City.

it's been a while...

2006-01-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

it has been a while since i last updated my blog...
i really had no time at all to get online. i was too way d@mn busy since the last two weeks of december, as you all know, i have been to Ilocos for a 5days educational-tour.. (i'll make kwento about it in future entries)..
then Christmas was just around the corner when i arrived from ilocos,
parties and reunions were always there... gimiks, and all the stuff.. so i really had no time to blog then.. i rarely sleep at home and feel the comfort of my bed.. hehehehe i always end up sleeping in other people's beds.. (hoooopppssss... it isn't what you think it is,,, i mean friends you know and not men's bed) (i am not being defensive either) hehehehe
anyhoo, i gained friends this holidays you know... ahhmmm and enemies too.. hmf..
and yes, have another boylet... hekhekhek.. for the third time around... i agreed to be with "J" again... how stupid of me ayt? but hey, before you say anything about my stupidity... you must know that behind this is a charade i play just to get even with him,... (i'll try to make another entry about this)

well, 2006 na agad... my gosh.. how time flies.. hehehe (does it?)
have my own new year's resolution of course... but i won't discuss them to anyone.. hehehe
and 5 days pa lang meron tayo sa 2006, i already failed to accomplish one of my resolutions... i am soooo sorry about this, im disappointed but i can not do anything about it anyway so i'll just try not to do it again...
i will still keep that resolution on my list anyway..

well, it feels great to write another entry... have to go now...
'till next time folks...

+Amdg

The Pool

2005-12-16T21:00:00.000-08:00

We all have so many sorts of emotions that make up our own entire individualities. Oftentimes, these same emotions are the very same things either hinder or develop our personalities. Of course, it all depends on how we let them affect ourselves.

We might feel sad at times, feel pissed off, angry or even extremely hostile up to certain points that we get other people involved who shouldn't be involved in the first place. Tough luck for them. They get tangled in the web that's blinding the way we rationally see.

But if we could just be able to focus our energy, effort and time to a more positive way, then maybe perhaps this so-called emotional turbulance could somehow be put at bay. We could have a more harmonious place to live in now won't we?

But reality bites, the world is not going to give in 'cause we are all different individuals with different emotional behaviors, with conflicting beliefs and contrasting attitudes. So, instead of emphasizing the gaps and loopholes, why not try working on these differences. As an anonymous person said, "Success comes to those who work on their differences rather on their similarities." And how do we work on these differences? Just one word...Acceptance.

a dream game or a nightmare?

2005-12-09T12:00:00.000-08:00

THE ATENEO-De La Salle Dream Game last night came harrowingly close to becoming a nightmare.

With all the fervor and animosity that marked most of these schools’ previous encounters, from their NCAA days to their UAAP years, a tight, fastpaced, intense first half of an exhibition match turned into a bloody affair barely two minutes into the third quarter, disrupting play for more than 30 minutes as jeers and debris rained down on the playing court.

La Salle guard Joseph Yeo was ejected from the court 1:33 into the second half with Ateneo ahead 44-39 after hitting Ateneo center Rico Villanueva squarely on the face with his forearm before running off.

Villanueva, who had a run-in with another La Salle player, Don Allado, during a PBA game five weeks ago, suffered bloody cuts in the nose, upper and lower lips, and mouth.

He had to be restrained from going after Yeo as the Green Archer player, who mocked Villanueva by gesturing to the blood pouring down the Blue Eagle veteran’s mouth, was being escorted out of the Araneta Coliseum hard court.

Villanueva and Ateneo’s Larry Fonacier and Paolo Bugia are teammates with the PBA Red Bull Barakos under coach Yeng Guiao, a La Salle grade and elementary school alumnus and the Green Archers coach yesterday.

"The collegiate fever still burns strong with these young guys, even Enrico," said Guiao, who kept himself in front of the La Salle bench throughout the 30-minute delay.

From replays of the video footage provided by ABC-5, it appeared that Villanueva, after coming down with the rebound, came into contact with Yeo as he protected the ball with his elbows.

Yeo backed off and then came back with a hard forearm that caught Villanueva in the face.

Ricky Palou, Ateneo’s representative to the UAAP board, initially refused to let the Ateneo players resume the game, baring that Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J., the university president, has given instructions on the phone to withdraw the team from the match.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala, arguing in behalf of the major organizers and the thousands of fans who came to watch the game, offered a compromise – use only two non-pros per team with the PBA players in the second half.

L.A. Tenorio and ex-pro Vince Hizon remained in Blue Eagles uniform, while Ryan Araña and Junjun Cabatu stayed with the Green Archers.

"We have control over our players," Eala told Palou, who eventually relented after conferring with Fr. Nebres, Junjun Capistrano, another school official, and Ateneo coach Chot Reyes.

Guiao, whose Red Bull team has a PBA game today, said he has no problem if the organizers decide to continue the game.

"We’re cool from where we are. Wala na si Joseph, so it’s up to them. Whatever their decision, we will follow," said Guiao.

Reyes, however, was less convinced at the wisdom of restarting the heated contest. "I think we’re courting disaster," said Reyes. "Things could turn out uglier than it had been already."

In the heat of the moment, Ateneo coach Norman Black, when asked if he thought the game should be resumed, said: "Yeah, let Joseph Yeo come back and let’s continue the game."

An extra five-minute period was given both teams to warm up before the rest of the second half was allowed to continue.

when we are one..

2005-12-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

sa panahon ngayon, na ang mga pinuno ng ating bansa ay nagbabangayan para sa kanilang mga pansariling interes, na ang ekonomiya ng ating bansa ay patuloy sa paglugmok, na ang ating piso ay patuloy sa pagbaba ang halaga.. kaylangan natin ng isang bagay na magsisilbing dingding upang tayo'y may masasandalan pa kahit sa mga panahon na ganito..

sa aking pananaw, tayo'y mapapalad dahil tayo'y binigyan ng pagkakataon na ipakita sa ating mga karatig bansa sa timog silangang asya na tayong mga pinoy ay nagkaka-isa pa rin at tayo'y may mga taong may magagandang asal, marunong tumanggap ng mga bisita at marami pang ibang magagandang katanginn ng pinoy na dapat nating ipagmalaki.

mula nobyembre 27 hanggang desyembre 5, ang pilipinas ang napiling pagtampukan ng ika 23rd sea games. bilang isang pilipino, tungkulin natin na ipagmalaki ang sariling atin, suportahan ang ating mga kababayan habang sila ay nakikipag bakbakan para lamang makapag bigay ng karangalan sa ating bayan. ang pagdarasal para sa kanilang tagumpay ay isa nang malaking bagay upang sila'y ating matulungan. ang paglabas at panonood sa kanilang mga laro, ang pagsigaw, sa saya't kalungkutan.. sa bawat pagbigkas ng ating pambansang awit.. sa bawat pawis at luha.. sa panalo at pagkatalo.. nandoon tayo, sumusuporta sa ating mga atletang pilipino.
ginto man o tanso.. o kahit walang makamit na medalya.. basta lumaban ka para sa iyong sarili, para sa bayan at para sa Diyos.. wala na tayong mahihiling pa..

kapit mga kababayan.. sa nalalapit na pagtatapos ng sea games, muli, ipakita natin sa mundo.. na IBA ANG PINOY!!!

LABAN PINOY!
ASTIG KA!!
WALA KANG KATULAD!!!

long, rainy and tiring thursday..

2005-11-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

Im on my computer class right now and we aren't doing anything yet..and im bored to death.. it's killing me..hehehe! that's why i have thought to post any entry i want to...ehehe don't even know what to say.. i just wanna say anything i want to so that i can surpassed this boring computer session! amp! it's my first time to attend the class actually, i was absent last tuesday (the first meeting) because of previous appointment that i couldn't back out. and i don't regret it anyway.. 'coz even though i was absent last tuesday, i still submitted my first assignment.. (thanks to my reliable friends) hehehe..

grabe, it has been another long and tiring day for me.. i was in school at around 7 in the morning for my first class and we met our professor who is Mr. joel Silva.. jee, he's just 4 years older than us..nd he's something..ehehe i like him. arghs!
he looks and he teach well.. that's all for now.. :p
my schedule today is really exhausting, grabe,,

07:00-10:00 for my caregiving subject (laboratory)
10:30-12:30 for my caregiving subject (lecture)
01:00-02:30 for my human resource management class
02:30-04:00 for my computer2 subject..

1 hour of break for the whole day? whoah! what do they think of us? machines?
kainis talaga..
i know, we can't do anything about it so i just have and i need to adjust to the situation.. i am left with no choice.. plus the fact that i still have no company to work for for my pre-ojt.. it should be in a quick-service restaurant and i am soooo tamad to work.. ehehe some of my friends and classmates started their pre-ojt way back last week pa.. *sigh*

anyway.. i think the lesson will start in a while so i have to park for now..
'till next tiem folks.. :)

-centroeagle :)

nothin' to say...

2005-11-09T19:00:00.000-08:00

finally, after a long time.. i updated my blog.. grabe.

wala lang.. i really duno wat to say.. i am sooo busy and exhausted.. :(

soo busy with school and looking for a quick-service restaurant for my pre-ojt.

it sucks, really. grabe. everyday is a tiring day.. there isn't fun in it anymore and i am not enjoying it a bit.. and i know, i can't do anything about it..just have to go with the flow.. oh'my!!!

gtg now.. 'till next time folks.. :)

How Did I Fall In Love With You?

2005-11-07T11:00:00.000-08:00

How did I fAll in Love wiTh yoU???

How Did i Fall iN Love witH yOu wHen yOu aRe noT eXacTly tHe EpiTome of a PerFect BoyFrienD?!

hOw did I fall In LovE wiTh You When yoU AlwaYs lEft mE UnignoRed, I Have aLwaYs bEen Taken For gRanteD.

How diD i Fall iN Love wiTh you whEn yOu cause me NothinG But pAin anD HeartAches?

hoW did I faLL in lOve wIth You wheN you onLy sEes me wHen yOu nEeds me?

how Did i Fall in Love with yoU When yoU BroKe mY hEart onCe and wiLL i leT You huRt mY heArt aGain?

How did I fall In Love wIth YoU wHen yoU Are NoThinG bUt a egOistic scHeming BasTard?

hOw did i faLL iN lOvE wiTh yOu, you aRe Such A sLy oNe wiTh a cOld, coLd HearT. MaybE LeAvIng Me wAs Easy buT it tOre mE aPart.

How did I fall in Love with you?

soooo sorry.. :(

2005-10-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

This letter goes out to those whom we have hurt because of what we said against them. We have inflicted pain and done damage to their personality and we are now taking back all the things that we have said that may have hurt people who haven’t done us wrong. We know we became so unfair by being judgmental and narrow minded.

In behalf of all the forumers, the One Big Blue Family, our sincerest apologies. May you find it in your hearts to forgive us?

The end doesn’t always justify the mean, yeah right. And we do not just find excuses to the things that we have done, words we have said against and to the malicious thoughts we had against them. But we will not do such things out of nothing. We have our reasons, reasons that you may think are so shallow. However, here we are, asking for apologies.

Again, sorry and thank you.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

My personal apology to Ms. Chesca Bugia. I have done her so much damage in this forum. Though she’s not affected by this, I still want to make amends to her.

It took me a lot of courage to show in the forum after Mr. Tenorio talked to me about this, that was when I realized that things are already getting serious and we are hurting other people’s feelings.

I am also asking apologies to Mr. Tenorio and at the same time thank him for being open-minded and understanding.

Thank you!

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Kontrobersyal's controversy..

2005-10-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

i watched kontrobersyal of boy abunda last wednesday night over abs-cbn2, i have some thoughts regarding the issue they are accusing LA.

This is the part that bothered me:

Kenneth talked about point-shaving and game-fixing. He mentioned the Ateneo-UST game and accused LA of point-shaving. He said something like "dinidikit ni LA ang laban, panalo pa rin dapat ang ateneo pero sinwerte ang UST". JC denied that any of his teammates does this.

here is what i'm going to say about this.

1. how on earth will LA do that kung halos magpakamatay na siya sa bawat laro nila?

2. who the hell is that kenneth?? he didn't even had the balls to show his face.
huwag nyong bigyan ng pansin yung mga ganun.
Besides, the testimony lacks credence because "Kenneth" is a La Sallian... not an Atenean... and all he has is hearsay. I would've been more disturbed if it was an Eagle or former Eagle that made the allegations.

3.the truth is that LA was ill and on IV drip before the games against UP and UST--in fact, he was advised to skip the UP game. however, we all know that our king eagle wouldn't let his last UAAP encounter against marvin cruz evaporate just like that because he was indisposed, di ba?

4. i dont think LA needs to defend himself against the accusations of a guy who didnt even have the balls to show his face on air. it would be a different story if the accuser showed himself to everybody and attested to his statements.

5. why do they have to drag ateneans in the mess? because they are from la salle? hell! hinahatak nila at dinadamay sa putik ng kahihiyan na kinalalagyan nila ngayon ang mga agila.

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busy busy sem break..

2005-10-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

since, semestral break in centro escolar is sooo early than the semestral breaks of other universities, i have thought that i will spend the month-long sem break.. i have thought of just sleeping all day.. eating, eating, and eating... memorizing all the tv shows that i can watch... spending all the time just surfin' the net.. what a way to spend the break ryt? i thought, it would be just right to do all those things that keeps popping on my mind.. just right to take everything so easy and to relax myself.. afterall, i think.. i deserve it.. after a one hell of a semestral, analizing all those sucking accounting equations... etc..etc.. doing all the art works that i have no interest at all.. and computing all the calories a person must take.. etc.. come to think of it.. i really spent time and effort to reach the expectations whatsoever... plus the pressure to get high grades and to catch up..
that was it for the first sem.. thank God, i am a teacher's pet.. (that is what i want to think) :D

or so i thought that i would spend the semestral break doing nothing...
after spending one week in nasugbu... later tonight, we are going again to bicol. with the whole family this time.. (father side)
it'll be fun for sure.. it has been a long time since we went out of town.. (complete attendance of the family) i remember, it was also in bicol the last time we went out of town.. i just hope, we will be able to see and go to mayon this time..the last time was one hell of a day.. we were supposed to go in mayon but we were caught of traffic.. yes, traffic in bicol.. as in.. caused by wowowie of abs-cbn.. we didn't know that they also had a out of t0wn show there..

well.. just that.. i am not sure when to post again here and update my blog. i am soooo damn busy..

i just wish everyone a blessed semestral semestral break.. :)
do Take care and enjoy.. :)

missing you

2005-10-03T20:00:00.000-07:00

i miss my spitfire..
i miss my king eagle..
i miss my mvp..
i miss my hubby..
i miss my tenorio..

Love is Fool >>> An Ode to MY SPITFIRE

2005-09-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

When I was in senior high, you were a freshman in Ateneo. I could not help but notice how you stood out among the others. The way you look in your Ateneo jersey, young yet mature, full of dreams, just like what I have always dreamt of in a man. Hmmm, is this love? I told my friends about it and frankly told me, >>no, ‘twas foolishness…<<

As the days, months, years passed, my fondness for you grew stronger, and I could not help but tell my friends of what I feel, thinking this must really be love… But in strange voice they answered me… >>No, ‘twas foolishness…<<

Time came and you were already in your senior. In a few months, you will soon leave the Ateneo Basketball Team, unknowing of what I feel for you. I had to make up plans on how I will be able to see you frequently. I had to skip my classes just to be able to watch you play basketball or even had to go to where you are just to catch a glimpse of you. I would never let a day pass without a peek at your face. And soon, due to my ^cutting classes^, my grades began to fall, some failed, and my teachers asked me about this, and I had to be honest with them so I told them what I think is my reason of a low grades… *I’m in love…* but my teachers only shook their heads and in a regretful way, answered me, >>No, ‘twas foolishness.<<

And now that you’ve already left, I could not help but cry… I one by one tried to remember everything, right from the moment I saw you there at the basketball court, waiting for the game to start, the time when you had your first championship, the first award you had and the failures you went through… how about the times when you were with your girlfriend during after the games??? I couldn’t help but soften a little and wonder… is this really LOVE… just like a lightning that struck me. A voice inside me said in a heartfelt tone…everything… This is utterly foolishness.

Wish Granted: Ateneo beats UE to forge Showdown with La Salle

2005-09-23T19:00:00.000-07:00

You asked for it, you got it. Ateneo fans wanted L.A. Tenorio to give the ball up a bit more and not force shots. They also asked J.C. Intal to take charge during games, Japeth Aguilar to be an intimidating force once more and for Doug Kramer to play like he did in Round 1 of the eliminations. With a bonus offensive attack from Magnum Membrere and all of these happening simultaneously, Ateneo de Manila beat University of the East 76-65. Thus, Ateneans of all ages got the one thing they wanted more than anything else: a rematch with de La Salle and a chance for redemption.

With UE still missing the services of 2004 Rookie of the Year Marcy Arellano due to a recent bout with dengue fever and coming off a draining loss to La Salle last Sunday, UE knew that it faced a tough task in beating the boys from Katipunan. At stake in this contest was not just the number 3 seed, but also the right to face De La Salle in the Final Four. With stakes this high, there were some quarters who still suggested that Ateneo should take the fall. After all, a loss would relegate the loser to a match with league-leaders the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, a team the Blue Eagles had already defeated in Round 2. Yet for any self-respecting Atenean, a loss to the Red Warriors would not be acceptable. After all, laying down for an opponent would not just be un-Atenean, it would also mean that our boys are terrified of big bad La Salle. That theory will not stand.

The Eagles would prove this point early and often, going for the jugular as early as the first period. Despite rookie Bonbon Custodio finally playing a good game versus Ateneo, the Warriors played confused early on. Tenorio and Macky Escalona went to big man Doug Kramer early and often, finding the power forward as he cut to the basket and consistently moved without the ball. In spite of Japeth Aguilar getting two early personal fouls, the Blue and White still played well enough to end the first quarter with a 21-19 lead.

A good sign for Coach Norman Black's crew emerged in the second quarter. After a season marred with chronic sprains and losing his starting five spot, Magnum Membrere finally returned to the spotlight. The former San Beda Red Cub exploded in the period, getting fouled from beyond the arc and converting all three free throws, hitting a conventional three-point shot, and even having a lay-up on one of the few Ateneo fastbreaks brought smiles to the many Magnum fans still pulling for an explosion from the veteran. Zion Laterre also got into the act, getting big rebounds and converting on putbacks that he wasn't able to do the previous week against the Archers. Halftime saw Ateneo up 41-32 thanks to Kramer's 12 points, Intal's 9, and Membrere's surprising 8 markers.

The third period was clearly the J.C. Intal show. After showing signs of life against DLSU before being felled by an injury, the Baby Rocket showcased the entire arsenal as he faced his favorite victims. Intal has consistently played well against UE, and this game was no different. Turnaround bank shots, lay-ins, jabsteps resulting in stepback three-point shots, these were just some of the moves Intal unleashed on the Red Warrior defense. They also helped Ateneo pump the lead to its largest at 54-39. Then, suddenly and inexplicably, Ateneo just stopped scoring. Upon hitting the 4:44 mark of the period, and powered by hot shooting from Jorel Cañizares and good attempts from Mark Borboran and Custodio, UE went on a 12-0 blitz to come within 54-51 of the Eagles. At the end of three, Ateneo's lead stood at a precarious 59-55.

Early in the last quarter, UE got five quick offensive rebounds but could not convert. Just when the Warriors were set to make a run, Earn Saguindel drove to the lane and Japeth Aguilar jumped to block his shot. Saguindel quickly found Elmer Espiritu on the baseline and the rookie went up for a two-handed slam. Too bad for him that Aguilar had quickly recovered, and sent the jam home with a big shotblock. That huge defensive play triggered Magnum Membrere converting on a bankshot on the other end and getting fouled in the process. Membrere would finish the evening with 13 huge points off the Ateneo bench, going 6/6 from the free throw stripe as Ateneo's lead grew to 62-55. Though the Eagles' game was far from perfect (the turnovers were still high and there were times where nobody wanted to shoot), this was a good game to play in preparation for the playoffs.

As UE climbed to within 5 points at 66-61 and even as older Ateneo alumni implored the Blue Eagles to play with heart and passion, Tenorio drove and found Kramer cutting to the hoop and the lay-up. After Ateneo took control of the ball once more Tenorio found Escalona in the middle of the lane, who promptly passed to Intal on the wing and then jammed the ball with two hands as 56 seconds were left on the clock. That 70-61 lead would hold till the game's end, and not even the frustrations of point guards Saguindel and Rob Labagala (who both went after Tenorio in the endgame) could stop the Hail Mary squad from emerging with a 76-65 win, beating UE for the third straight time this year.

Thus, the Final Four is set. Top-seed FEU enjoys a twice-to-beat advantage over UE. But all eyes will be on the battle between #2 La Salle and #3 Ateneo. To enter the Finals, the Eagles must exorcise the demons of two blowouts in the eliminations and beat the Archers in two consecutive games. This is what we all wanted to see. This is the only way this thing could be settled. For Norman Black and company, one loss will end their Season 68 campaign. Yet two wins, as improbable as they may seem, would erase those two stinging losses from memory.

As the Araneta Coliseum prepares to reinforce itself from the guaranteed onslaught of fans in blue and green this Sunday at 2pm, the stakes are as high as they can be. A spot in the Finals. A chance for a championship. An opportunity to embarrass your archrival. A shot at immortality in this long and storied series. For the Blue Eagles, the possibility of wiping away visions of dancing Archers and hurting La Salle where it hurts the most: on the basketball court. This is Ateneo-La Salle. You couldn't have asked for a better script.

Let the call ring out once more: Go Ateneo! One big fight!

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All Eyes On Tenorio as Eagles Try to Overcome Adversity

2005-09-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

The determination and courage of the Blue Eagles will be tested once more as they enter the post season from a devastating loss to archrival De La Salle, 72-55. Ateneo's veterans, with 5th year student LA Tenorio at the top of the list, are expected to lead the Eagles past these trials. First off will be a play-off game against UE on Thursday, 4pm at the Araneta Center. The winner of the match will face the Green Archers, while the loser will face the top ranked Tamaraws.

bitter in love?

2005-09-19T12:57:00.000-07:00

Sa libu-libong pagkakataon na tayo’y nagkasama, iilang ulit pa lang kitang nakitang masaya. Naiinis akong isipin na ginaganyan ka niya. Siguro ay ‘di niya lang alam ang iyong tunay na halaga…

Isa, dalawa, sampu, ‘sang libong beses? Ilang beses na nga ba siyang lumapit sa akin upang umiyak? Upang makita ko ang kanyang mga namumugtong mga mata at labis na kalungkutan sa kanyang mukha. Hayan na naman s’ya, si “Mr. Problematic”. Pero okay lang, di ba’t matalik ko siyang kaibigan?

“Wrong choice of heart”. Yun yon!!! Bakit ba naman kasi na inlove pa siya sa taong ‘di naman marunong gumanti ng pagmamahal. Siguro, mali lang ang pagkaka asinta ng pana ni Mr. Kupido. O kaya nama’y kapalaran na niya ang maihanay sa listahan nina Rizal, Binofacio at del Pilar bilang “makabagong Martir ng Bayan.”

“Hay naku, hayan na naman ako. Nagsasalita. Hanggang sa mangalay ang bibig at panga ko… wala naman yatang nakikinig…”

Marahil naghahanap siya ng isang makakasama at makakaramay. Lalo na sa tuwing magkaka roon siya ng problema. Kaylangan niya ng isang kaibigan at ‘di isang taong pinaglihi sa isang sirang plaka.

Batid kong ako lamang ang makapagpaparamdam sa kanyang ‘di siya nag-iisa. “Palagi akong naroroon”. At nais kong ipakita sa kanya na may isang taong labis na nagpapahalaga at nagmamahal sa kanya… na naririto ang kanyang tunay na kaibigan… Ngunit…

Paano ko maipaparmdam sa kanya iyon, gayong siya man ay ‘di nalalaman kung gaano siya kahalaga? Paano niya makikitang mahal ko siya, gayong bulag siya sa bagay na iyon dahil sa kanyang mahal? Dalangin kong minsang ay malaman nito ang kanyang tunay na halaga.

Siguro nga nedyo malabo ang mundo dahil…..

Binabasura lang nang iba ang siyang pinapangarap ko………

THE POWER OF BEING A WOMAN!!!

2005-09-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

i'm on my computer1 class right now and there is this exercise that i want to share to all my friends out there.. enjoy reading this article.. :)

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Being a woman sometimes makes us feel so inadequate particularly if our male partner makes us feel like it. Here is something I would like to share with you to make our feeling of inadequacy go away. There was point in my life when I felt so low and it was at this time that God chose to speak to me and managed to make me see that we were created for a purpose. The following is what the Lord above inspired me to write.
Woman was created by God
NOT from the HEAD of Man to be above him
NOR from his FEET to be trampled by him
BUT God created woman from the RIB of Man
BY HIS SIDE TO SUPPORT HIM AND BE SUPPORTED BY HIM
UNDER HIS SHOULDER TO COMFORT HIM AND BE COMFORTED BY HIM
AND CLOSE TO HIS HEART TO LOVE HIM AND BE LOVED BY HIM
So our purpose in life is to SUPPORT, COMFORT, and LOVE man and be supported, comforted and loved by man.
I don’t care what the equal rights for women advocates have to say but if we were really meant to be equal to men, we should have been created at the same time as Man. But we weren’t, we were created to keep Man company. Without Women, Men will be very lonely and they will not have any reason to continue wanting to live.

Remember the saying that behind the success and downfall of a man is a woman? I firmly believe that. We are very powerful because in our own way we can make our man determined to better himself or to ruin himself. Just think, in every home the mother keeps the family together. A home without a mother becomes an unhappy home and the children become wild and undisciplined. The mother shapes or molds the character of the children and the mother is always a woman. Whatever the children become it is because of the mother and the way she brought them up.

So to all the Women out there, don’t try to be better than your man nor should you allow him to trample you. Make him see that you are there to support, comfort and love him and make him feel that he should do the same to you.

Let us never forget that we were not created to compete with Man nor to prove we are better. We were created out of love – God’s love for Man. God could not communicate his feelings for man which is why we were created. We are the personification of God’s love. If man communicates with his mind, we communicate with our feelings. Because God did not create a heartless human being. We were put in this world to always remind Man not to forget to use his heart also.

Listen to your heart, it will never lie and it will always see what the eye can never see. In this way God is telling Man to listen to Woman because Woman is his Heart. God made man intelligent but he made women wiser. Why is this so? Because Women see with their heart and their heart see through all the ploys.

God made women weaker so man will always remember that he is also weak without a woman. For without the weaker sex as they say, how can there be a stronger sex?

We were put on this world to complete Man. Man feels incomplete without a Woman at his side. The same is true with us Women. Man and Woman should complement each other. Whatever the other lacks the other will fill. Women fill the need of Man for love, and companionship. We are his shoulder to cry on, the person he turns to when he needs the pat on the back, the ear to listen to his hopes and dreams, his disappointments and his sufferings. Likewise, Man fills the same need for us women. Human beings need to be loved and to love. Man cannot love nor be loved by another man in the same manner as a woman can. Woman likewise cannot do the same with another woman. Man needs a Woman to be complete much like a Woman needs a Man to complete her. Let us not change what God has planned for us. We are not God, we are simply His creation.

So after reading this, what do you feel? Feel better already? Just keep this with you and if you wish to share it with your other female friends, go ahead.You may even want to share it with your male chauvinist friends to make them see that they cannot survive in this world without a woman by their side.

God bless all the women in the world. May we always be the heart of God seeing what the eye of man refuses to see, never lying in a world full of deceit, treachery and betrayal. May we always be God’s love for man and teach man how to love and accept love.

Nice, isn’t it? As I was writing this, I had goose bumps all over, I felt so warm and loved. Maybe at that lowest point in my life, God spoke to me and He filled my mind with what I should write. I am now sharing it with you because who knows, there may come a time when you are already thinking of yourself as inadequate, useless, and whatever label man wishes to bestow on us lowly women.

As stated in the article, always keep this with you so if you ever get that feeling again, just take it out and read it and I know the feeling will go away.

God bless you my dear friend. Till the next time.

The Arms of the One Who Loves You

2005-09-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

this is originally posted in our blog but i opted to copied it and have it posted in my personal blog..
*credit to kambal
***dedicated to Marco and La (ni kambal)
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The Arms of the One Who Loves You

I know you’re going
I can’t make you stay
I can only let you know
I’ll love you anyway
And if the road you take leads to heartbreak somewhere down the line
If someone ever hurts you or treats your heart unkind

You just run to the arms of the one who loves you
You just run to these arms
And these two arms will keep you warm
When rain has felt your heart
Never fear I’m never far
You just run
To the arms of the one who loves you

I want you happy
I want the best for you
And if you have to leave to find your dream
I hope that dream comes true
And if the world you find brings you hard times
If someone makes you cry
I’ll be there to hold you
I’ll be standin by

My love is strong enough you know
Strong enough to let you go
But I’ll always hold you inside my heart
And if you should ever change your mind
You can come back anytime

We Love L.A.! Tenorio's 25 Masterful in Ateneo's VICTORY

2005-09-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Ie Love L.A.! Tenorio's 25 Keys Ateneo's 69-66 Win over FEU

Oh hell yeah. Finally returning to the form that won them seven straight games, the Ateneo Blue Eagles clawed and fought their way to a thrilling 69-66 victory over the league-leading Far Eastern University Tamaraws in the Araneta Coliseum. Co-captain L.A. Tenorio led the charge, scoring 23 of his 25 points in the second half, going four out of seven from beyond the three-point arc. With an awesome display of firepower, plus exceptional defense anchored by Japeth Aguilar, the Blue Eagles gained a measure of revenge over FEU's blowout win over them in the first round.

With Ford Arao joined by Bajjie del Rosario on the sidelines, and a pair of unimpressive games versus UST and NU, the pressure was on Ateneo to prove themselves worthy of a Final Four berth. This game was also important to Coach Norman Black's charges to see if they could measure up to a Tamaraw squad that had been running roughshod over the rest of the UAAP, and humiliated the Eagles in their previous encounter.

The game began as a defensive struggle. Macky Escalona was attacked by FEU's Jeff Chan via post-ups and moves inside the shaded lane, giving "E-Mac" two quick fouls in the first quarter. J.C. Intal, still groping for form, was also limited, a theme that would recur throughout the evening. With reigning MVP Arwind Santos content to shoot from the outside, both teams played sloppy basketball, each side committing four turnovers in the period. Magnum Membrere's triple as time ran out saw the Eagles trailing 14-16 after one.

The second period saw much of the same action as the first; a defensive struggle where FEU would establish a lead, only to see Ateneo climb back behind hustle and an inspired Blue and White gallery. Tenorio managed only two points in the half: a dipsy-do drive that kept the Eagles close at 24-26. Halftime score had the Tamaraws leading, 28-26.

On the first play of the third quarter, Intal stole an FEU pass but was fouled by Santos before he could get into the open court. This left "the Baby Rocket" hobbling a bit, and he would not be the same for the remainder of the game. The second half also saw FEU Coach Bert Flores finally pair up his dominant big man combo of Santos and Mark Isip for the first time. It immediately paid dividends when Isip's jumper lifted FEU to an early 30-26 lead. From there, the Hail Mary squad would go on a sizzling tear. Beginning with a nifty pass by Escalona to Aguilar, and capped with key defensive stops resulting in Tamaraw misses, Ateneo would go on a 14-0 blast and snatch the lead 32-30 at the 5:33 mark of the third.

Ken Barracoso filled in admirably for Intal, driving to the hoop, blocking a shot, and getting open on the fastbreak during the run. With 3:09 left in the period, the fireworks would begin. Santos' shot a triple that had FEU trailing behind Ateneo 38-33. Tenorio would answer with his own trifecta, before FEU's RB Mangahas and Santos would hit back-to-back threes for a slim 41-39 Ateneo edge. Another three-pointer from Tenorio turned the Ateneo crowd delirious as they cherished a 44-39 lead. Santos would then miss his own try from beyond the arc, Martin Quimson got one of two free throws, and Mangahas had a lay-up as Ateneo led 45-41. Tenorio would end the scoring in the quarter via a slashing drive as Ateneo found themselves in the driver's seat 47-41.

That explosive 21-point period was something Coach Norman Black knew might not be enough. After all, FEU didn't get to the top of the standings for nothing. Tenorio kept his hot hand going to start the fourth thanks to a booming triple. Lefty RJ Rizada then connected on a right-handed lay-in, only to be answered by Tenorio through a left-handed shot of his own as Ateneo led 52-43. The Blue Eagles got their biggest lead of the game when, after receiving a pass on the break, Aguilar powered over Isip and got a foul in the process. The lead then stood at ten points, 55-45. Just as Tenorio was rested by Coach Norman, FEU mounted their run.

Arwind lived up to his nickname of "The Whirlwind" by being all over the court. Hitting a triple, grabbing rebounds, stealing the ball, and converting on lay-ups to keep FEU close. However, Santos would be in for a rude awakening when, on a fastbreak and looking to get even closer, Arwind drove to the basket… only to see his shot erased by the long-limbed Japeth Aguilar. As the Ateneo crowd roared its approval, Santos would find himself driving again just a few minutes later. Now aware of Aguilar's presence, Santos went in soft, and Aguilar sent him home again.

Still, FEU was finally able to tie the game at 55-55 when Jonas Villanueva stole the ball off Tenorio and converted on a fastbreak. Ateneo had gone scoreless for eight minutes, allowing FEU the opportunity to tie, when L.A. found Doug Kramer underneath the hoop to end the drought. After a free throw by FEU's Adolfo, Isip would score on a baseline jumper over Aguilar to finally regain the lead for the Morayta-based quintet, 58-57.

Later, Isip converted on two free throws to give FEU a 60-59 edge. That's when Tenorio shot his fourth and final three-pointer of the evening, lifting the Blue Eagles up 62-60. The Tamaraws lost their top big man afterwards when Isip caught his fifth foul on a moving pick. In the time left, they would not be the same team. Macky Escalona scored one of two free throws for a 63-60 Ateneo lead, which was followed by consecutive misses by Jeff Chan and Santos from long distance. Tenorio then hit a runner that went off the backboard and gave the Eagles a luxurious 65-60 score. When Ken Barracoso broke free on a long inbound play and went all the way for a 67-60 lead, the Ateneo gallery knew the win was assured. Inconsequential triples from the Tamaraws resulted in a final score of Ateneo 69- FEU 66.

Tenorio was simply put, magnificent, in the second half. He didn't just shoot three-pointers at random, he also drove hard to the hoop, embarrassing FEU defenders in the way. Engaging in a superstar match-up with Santos, L.A. was showered with the deafening cheers from the fans clad in blue and white, particularly the chant of "M-V-P! M-V-P!" In handing the league-leaders just their second loss of Season 68, Ateneo didn't just prove that they too can slay the mighty Tamaraws, they also inched closer to a possible twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.

The Blue Eagles didn't have far to look when seeking their next opponent. Seated behind the Ateneo bench was the predator known as Franz Pumaren, and he took in the action with his De La Salle Green Archers. The match between archrivals Ateneo and La Salle now looms on Thursday. Let's get it on!

Box Scores:

ATENEO 69 -- Tenorio 25, Aguilar 10, Escalona 8, Barracoso 8, Intal 5, Membrere 4, Kramer 4, Quimson 3, Laterre 2, Reyes 0.

FEU 60 -- Santos 19, Rizada 12, Mangahas 9, Isip 9, Chan 6, Fernandez 3, Barcellano 3, Villanueva 2, Flores 2, Adolfo 1, Dela Cruz 0.

Quarter scores: 14-16, 26-28, 47-41, 69-66

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With cold fury.

That is the manner by which Ateneo de Manila University – and LA Tenorio in particular – dealt with Far Eastern University after the Blue Eagles clawed pass the Tamaraws en route to a 69-66 win in the second round of elimination of the men’s basketball tournament of the 68th University Athletic Association of the Philippines at the Big Dome.

Tenorio finished with 25 points on a 4 out of 7 shooting from behind the arc to lead the Eagles in pulling off the upset versus the current league leader. Tenorio also collared five rebounds.

Tenorio, hardly a factor in the first two quarters, caught fire in the third quarter and started torching the Tams from behind the arc and around the paint until there is nothing left of Far Eastern U but a smoldering second loss in their win-loss card.

Tenorio unloaded his entire repertoire of shots – from running bank shots to step back three point shots – to avenge the first round loss of the Eagles in the hands of the Tamaraws.

Tenorio sank his first three point shot – and just his third field goal – in the 2:02 mark of the third canto that opened the floodgates of three pointers in the second half.

Arvee Mangahas and Arwind Santos retaliated with a three point shot each to trim the lead to two, 39-41, but Tenorio is just getting started, unloading another one from behind the arc followed by a bucket with two seconds left in the third quarter to push the lead up to six going into the final quarter.

Tenorio again found his target from the three-point zone after opening the fourth period with another trey to up the lead at nine, 50-41.

Santos led an FEU counter offensive to stage a 12-2 run to even the game at 55-all, just the fourth deadlock of the game but Tenorio’s fourth trey of the night followed by a runner ignited an 8-0 spurt in the final 1:58 of the game that put the Tams away for good.

The Eagles now tote a 10-3 win-loss slate and is still in the hunt for the number two seat in the Final Four.

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Eagles claw Tams;
By Joey Villar
The Philippine Star 09/12/2005

Ateneo, behind LA Tenorio’s second-half explosion, thwarted fancied Far Eastern University, 69-66, yesterday to join idle University of the East in second place in the 68th UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

The prolific Tenorio was actually shackled in the first two quarters by FEU’s stifling defense but the Ateneo gunner cut loose in the final half to fire all but two of his top-scoring 25 points to power the Eagles to the victory.

That binge included four triples as Ateneo recorded its 10th victory in 13 games to gain a crack at No. 2 and the twice-to-beat edge in the Final Four phase. The Eagles gun for the incentive against their archrivals La Salle Archers on Thursday.

"LA wheeled us to victory. Some of his shots were spectacular. The captain took over," said Ateneo coach Norman Black, who also drew a superb game from sophomore center Japeth Aguilar.

The 6’7" Aguilar, son of former PBA player Peter Aguilar, tossed in 10 points, plucked eight rebounds, came through with key blocks, including two against top MVP candidate Arwind Santos in the fourth quarter, and intimidated the rest of the Tams inside the shaded lane.

"I haven’t seen any Filipino player block shots like that since Ramon Fernandez," added Black.

Santos led the Tams with 19 points but couldn’t make the shots down the stretch, no thanks to the long-limbed Aguilar’s unforgiving defense.

It was FEU’s second defeat against 11 wins.

Upset by the recent board decision ordering a replay of its controversial second round game against University of the East, defending champion La Salle vented its ire on Adamson as it scored a 100-70 rout to remain in the hunt for a twice-to-beat advantage.

All 13 players fielded in by coach Franz Pumaren scored at least one point for La Salle with Ryan Arana leading the attack with 17 as the Archers notched their eighth win against four losses.

"I guess the players vented their frustration (on the Falcons)," said Pumaren, referring to the recent UAAP board ruling ordering a re-match of the La Salle-UE on Sept. 18 at the Araneta Coliseum.

"It was a soft decision," said Pumaren. "Weighing the merit of our case, I don’t see any reason why they denied us."

The Falcons, tipped to make the semifinals in the pre-season, finished the tournament a disappointing second to last with a 3-11 (win-loss) slate.

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Tour de South

2005-09-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

it's been a while since i last posted an entry in my blog with regards to my personal experiences.. anyway, it was one hell of past weeks for me.. im sooo damn tired! from school works.. midterm exams, the ojt, basketball, the ateneo, my hubby and from gettin sick almost every week.. for 3rd consecutive week, im havin' a fever.. it's not a monthly fever anymore, it's weekly.. hahaha!

anyway, time to unwind from hell weeks that i've been through..
2mrw, we'll go to Batangas, Laguna and Cavite for our 3day tour.. im soo excited, we'll stay in Tall Vista and i don't know yet what kind of seminar will i attend there,. i didn't attend any meeting prior to the tour.. (how nice nuh) ehehe

anyhoo, to all my SUN ka text friends, don't know yet if may signal ng sun sa pupuntahan ko.. but i hope meron,, epara tuloy ang ligaya.. ehehe!
im still not feeling well but i have to be strong for the physical and mental challenges that we'll face 2mrw night as part of the program of our tour..

anyway... goodluck to everybody!!
goodluck to me.. sana wala akong maka away..hahaha!!

ciao,
see you all as soon as i arrived from the tour..
-mika

Tenorio Leads Eagles To 6th Win

2005-08-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

Ateneo De Manila University reasserted their mastery over the Adamson University after eking out a 71-58 win in the second round of the 68th University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball at the Blue Eagles Gym in Katipunan in Quezon City.

The win is Ateneo’s 16th straight over Adamson, dating back to the 1997 UAAP wars.

Ateneo now carries a 6-2 win loss card while Adamson absorbs its fifth straight loss for the season and slides to 5-2.

The Eagles recovered from a six-minute drought midway in the third canto and finished with a strong fourth period to dispose the Falcons and improve its hold in the standings.

Ateneo started hot, outrunning and outgunning Adamson in the first quarter with a 16-0 blitz t close the period with LA Tenorio joining hands with Douglas Kramer and Japeth Aguilar.

Tenorio finished with 21 points, four rebounds, seven assists and three steals for Ateneo.

Tenorio proved to be the much-needed spark plug after the spitfire point guard made three baskets – including one with 15 seconds left - from behind the arc in the Eagles’ streak.

Jai Reyes’ three point shot at the start of the second quarter answered the 6-0 run posted by Patrick Tiongco and Patrick Cabahug at the start of the second quarter.

Magnum Membrere completed a rare four-point play after he sank a three point basket from the left wing and was fouled going up for the shot, giving the Eagles a 29-13 advantage. Reyes stole the ball from Marvin Poloyapoy and finished it with an easy lay up to post a huge 18-point lead, 31-13 five minutes left in the first half.

Tenorio sank a runner over the outstretched arms of Ken Bono to post the biggest lead of the game at 42-22, 8:39 in the third period but Ateneo didn’t score until the 2:07 mark with a three point shot by Ken Barracoso.

Zion Laterre took the scoring cudgels for Ateneo, making back to back baskets and sinking all three free throws after being tagged shooting from behind the arc with 8.8 seconds left in the third period to put Ateneo safely within distance, 52-35.

Laterre continued his scoring in the final period, opening the quarter with his third field goal but Adamson quickly answered with six points behind Pacheco, Mike Yong and Jojo Hate to trim the lead to 11, 43-54.

Fonacier Bids Blue and White Goodbye

2005-08-22T18:00:00.000-07:00

(Editor’s Note: Larry Fonacier (GS ’96 HS ‘2000, AB IS 2004), the Ateneo Blue Eagles star forward abruptly ended his playing days with the Blue Eagles after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The accident occurred during a game against the University of the Philippines in the first round of last year’s 67th season of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP). After undergoing surgery and months of grueling rehabilitation, fully recovered, Larry’s back! On 14 August, he was drafted by the Red Bulls Barako team of the Philippine Basketball Association, joining former Blue Eagles teammate Enrico Villanueva and Paolo Bugia. The former Hail Mary Squad captain earned the moniker “King Eagle” for being a clutch shooter, versatile high-flier, sound defender, and the man with the blocks. A member of the Ateneo team that captured the UAAP championship in 2002, he was a key factor to that sweet victory after 14 winless years. Fonacier was voted UAAP Juniors Rookie of the Year (1998-1999) and MVP (1999-2000) when he was with the Ateneo Blue Eaglets. With a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Ateneo tucked under his belt, and uncommon athletic prowess to boot, he will always be an inspiration to other student-athletes. At the threshold of his new career in the professional league, he wrote a letter to Ateneo de Manila University President Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., a copy of which we are posting.
From the Ateneo community, thank you and may the Lord keep you always, Larry!)

August 11, 2005

Father Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J.
President, Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City

Dear Fr. Nebres:

It has been one year since my knee injury that ended my basketball playing days in Ateneo. I truly admit that said year was the most trying time of my life as I had to endure the physical pain and the feelings of frustration and helplessness of not being able to help the team. But on the other hand, I greatly rejoice in my injury because the Lord’s presence in my life has never been strongly felt as I totally and completely surrendered myself to Him for comfort, reassurance, and healing. Though my days were filled with pain and distress, they paled in comparison to His promise of hope and restoration that I see today. I choose to thank God for my injury, which I refer to as a thorn in my flesh, for Your grace is sufficient for me, for Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

As I leave and bid Ateneo goodbye, my alma mater for the last sixteen years, to embark on a professional basketball career, I would like to thank you very much Fr. Ben and the Ateneo de Manila University for mentoring and molding me foremost as a student, athlete, and for the person that I am today.

My most profound thanks and appreciation to special people for their love and affection go to Fr. Tito Caluag for his nurture of the team and for his prayers that helped me grow spiritually, to Mr. Manny Pangilinan for his love of the game and unending support to the basketball team, to Maam Chita Rosales and Fr. Nemy Que for their academic guidance and wise counsel, to Mr. Monchito Mossessgeld for always being there for me not only on court but in all my hospital stays, and to all my academic advisers who have been compassionate enough to help me as a student-athlete.

I will forever be indebted to my coaches: Jun Bautista, Francis Ansay, Danny Vitan, Veegee Natividad, Sonny Borja, Chicoy Alvarez, Mike Reyes, Brando Cristi, Sandy Arespacochaga, Jamike Jarin, Joe Lipa, Ricky Dandan, Gene Afable, Joel Banal, Bobby Marquicia, Bogs Adornado, Norman Black, Gabby Severino, Jon Jacinto – to all of you my appreciation for graciously sharing and imparting your knowledge of the game that helped me become the player that I am today. More importantly, thank you for building my character and discipline in ways one can only learn on a basketball court.

To all my teammates with whom I shared the frustration of losing and the joy of winning. I learned that in the end, our time spent together was more than winning a championship itself. Thank you very much.

No amount of words can express my gratitude to Dr. George Canlas for repairing my knee and to the equally competent physical therapists of the Moro Lorenzo Sports Complex and its staff, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it possible for me to stand up and play again.

To all my friends in the Ateneo community, thank you for the outpouring of your generosity, love, and support when you filled my home with prayers, food, flowers, get-well messages, inspirational books, videos and all sorts of gifts during my recuperation.

And to all the supporters and alumni who tirelessly watch the basketball games, win or lose, thank you so much for making my basketball years as an Atenean a blessed journey I will never forget and forever cherish.

To God be the honor and glory.

Sincerely,

Larry Alexander N. Fonacier

my three soaring eagles!

2005-08-15T03:27:00.000-07:00

My three soaring Eagles! my papa zion, my bebe doug and my babyhubby La! :)

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zion is my rookie of the year! ")
doug is my most improved player! ")
La is my most valuable player! ")

>>>_The Soaring Eagles_<<<

2005-08-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

the unbeatable first five.... Tenorio, Escalona, Intal, Kramer and Aguilar!

the happy bench warmers.... Del Rosario, Al-Hussaini and Arao!

JC Intal, who engaged UP in a three point shooting battle in the fourth period, tallied impressive numbers with 23 points and 9 rebounds.

JC Intal, ready for the take off!

Escalona took away the ball from a fighting maroon.

Membrere, orchestrating the play for the eagles.

Quimson, stood still to play tough defense against a fighting maroon!

Jainamite Reyes, showed his dribbling skills and plays better and better.

Reyes and Lattere, against bigger santos!

Laterre, played beyond everybody's expectations. he's a tough guy!

Laterre handled the ball during the last seconds of the game, and he didn't falter just like what the UP coach thought and kept on saying!(bleh)

Tenorio, the heart and soul of the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The Best Point guard in the collegiate league! anyone who wants to be the best in the collegiate level, wait for him to go pro!

Tenorio, playing his all in every game! No question about his ability to carry the Ateneo on his shoulders!

Back To Back

2005-07-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

UP loses 2nd straight game
By Kim Lesaca Eagles Turn Back Maroons 71-63
By Jason Inocencio

The Battle of Katipunan proved to be a very exciting match as the Ateneo Blue Eagles survived the the challenge of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons 71-63, and in the process caught up with the Maroons at third place in the standings with three wins in five games in UAAP's Season 68.

From a very tight first quarter, Ateneo's big guns led by JC Intal and Doug Kramer exploded in the second quarter to outscore UP 21-12 in the period. The Fighting Maroons fell into a series of errors while being outrebounded by their Katipunan Avenue neighbors as the Blue Eagles took a 10 point lead at the half. And it seemed that UP had no answers in sight as they tried to rally by shooting from beyond the arc but in vain.

During the halftime break, UP Coach Lito Vergara again questioned his players' desire to win. He also questioned his players' mental toughness, and the ablility to defend the basket. For the third consecutive game, the Maroons allowed their opponent to score 30 or more points in the first half. The inability of the Maroons to stick to their system resulted in a very low field goal percentage for them (33.33% at 12/36) while Ateneo attempted fewer but had a higher percentage (50% at 15/30). Ateneo played better as a team in the first half by dishing 10 assists while UP had 4, and played better defense by forcing the Maroons to 12 turnovers resulting to 8 fastbreak points. But the most glaring number was the 37 points allowed by the Maroons in the first half.

The Blue Eagles again dropped a 12-5 bomb midway in the third quarter to get their biggest lead at 15, 49-34. But in the last four minutes of the third quarter, UP countered with their own 14-5 run to cut Ateneo's lead to 6, 54-48 after the third period.

After UP guard Marvin Cruz cut Ateneo's lead at 54-50, Intal and Kramer again presided an 8-3 run to give the Blue Eagles some breathing room at 62-53, with seven and a half minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Then after another exchange of baskets, UP's main men Abby Santos, Nestor David and Cruz combined for seven unanswered points to close the gap at 64-62, 2 minutes and 50 seconds remaining. But Intal again proved to be UP's tormentor as he made it a 66-62 count with 2 minutes and twelve remaining.

The Fighting Maroons had a chance to equalize the count when a driving Nestor David was fouled hard and a technical foul was slapped on Intal right after that play. But Doruelo and Cruz (who took the charity shots for the hurting David) missed three of four free throws given to them. And after Kramer made it a five point game for Ateneo with 42 seconds left, Santos and Cruz took ill-advised three point attempts to spell doom for the Maroons.

Back-to-back wins. For the first time in this young UAAP season, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have racked up consecutive wins, thanks to an explosive scoring outburst from J.C. Intal and yet another double-double from Doug Kramer. The victim: our neighbors down the street, the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. With a 71-63 win over UP, Coach Norman Black seems to have a better feel for his quintet and morale in Katipunan is high.

On the day before the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Eagles did their patron saint proud, playing team basketball powered by great defense and an effective fastbreak attack. Even though big man Japeth Aguilar was saddled with foul trouble seemingly from the opening buzzer onward, Black was able to get enough from a variation of frontcourts composed of Intal, Kramer, Ford Arao, Martin Quimson, and surprising Zion Laterre. Ateneo was still hounded by a turnover problem however, having collected 7 in the first quarter, but L.A. Tenorio's aggressiveness led to a 17-16 first quarter edge.

Macky Escalona teamed up with Tenorio to power the Blue Eagle break in the second quarter, scoring on a jumper and connecting on fastbreak passes to both Intal and Kramer for a 35-26 lead. At halftime, Ateneo led the Fighting Maroons 37-27 with 9 points apiece from Tenorio and Intal. Back-to-back baskets by J.C. opened the third for the Ateneans followed by a Kramer fastbreak layup.

After a Marvin Cruz triple put UP behind 43-32, the Eagles went on another tear. A veritable touchdown pass conversion by "Baby Rocket" Intal and a beautiful passing play between Tenorio and Escalona was followed by a great basket underneath the hoop by Laterre and the Eagles got their biggest lead of the night at 47-32. However, Coach Lito Vergara's Fighting Maroons weren't going to go without a fight.

The "Double Trouble" tandem of Abby Santos and Nestor David powered UP in the paint, while Marvin Cruz's triple and Gino Ferrer's hustle kept the Maroons within striking distance. David, in fact, had 7 points in the third period and the Eagles seemed a bit rattled as the quarter winded down. That period saw UP outscore Ateneo 21-17, but the Eagles still led entering the final quarter 54-48.

Finally taking on the role of superstar that the blue and white faithful have been waiting for, Intal brought out a complete game for the world to see. His second three-pointer of the contest gave Ateneo a 57-50 lead, only to be answered by Marvin Cruz's own triple, before Intal's last three-pointer pushed Ateneo to a 60-53 advantage.

A major problem for UP came up when they called their final timeout of the game with still 7 minutes left on the clock. However, Coach Vergara's charges got aggressive on both the offensive and defensive ends, forcing Ateneo turnovers while attacking the hoop. After Escalona's shot put-like shot put the Blue Eagles ahead 64-55, the Maroons went on a 7-0 blast. Ateneo was now just up by two, 64-62, with under three minutes left.

That's when Intal scored his final basket, a tight lay-in that gave him a final stat line of 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Missed free throws did the Maroons in as Cruz had two misses off a technical foul sent Intal's way, while Axel Doruelo made 1 of 2 from the stripe. What could have been a tied ballgame instead resulted in a Blue Eagle lead of 66-63. Tenorio tried to extend the lead with a runner but missed, luckily Doug Kramer had another strong offensive rebound and raised the Ateneo lead to 68-63, effectively ending the Maroons' rally. Kramer finished with his third straight double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Ateneo won 71-63.

Ateneo 70: Intal 23, Tenorio 13, Kramer 12, Escalona 6, Reyes 4, Membrere 4 LaTerre 3, Arao 3, Aguilar 2, Quimson 1

UP 63: David 16, Santos 15, Cruz 12, Vainio 7, Doruelo 6, Ferrer 4, Gavino 3, Quebral 0, Padolina 0, Bienvenida 0, Agbayani 0

QUARTER SCORES: 16-15, 37-27, 54-48, 71-63

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THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE ATENEO BLUE EAGLES!!!

2005-07-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

LA Story
By Jason Inocencio

It's all on him now. No Rico Villanueva to clog the lane. No Rich Alvarez or Paolo Bugia to snatch the rebound. No Larry Fonacier to command a double team. If there ever was a time that all eyes would be focused on Lewis Alfred V. Tenorio, the 68th season of the UAAP would be that time. The good news is, L.A. got a head start in preparing for this season during last year's campaign.

When team captain Larry Fonacier went down with a season-ending ACL injury in the first round of eliminations, L.A. took it upon himself to hoist the Blue Eagles on his back. The result was nothing less than a phenomenal run that saw L.A. taking the big shots for the Ateneo, and nailing them with impunity. Ateneo ran up an impressive 7-0 run before the inevitable fall back down to earth. "Medyo nagulat ako noon siyempre," L.A. begins. "Kasi, biglang focal point ako ng team. Iba kasi dapat mindset mo pag ganoon ang nangyayari eh." From a pass-first mentality, L.A. was forced to look to score more as Ateneo barely missed out on a fourth straight UAAP Finals appearance.

"Ngayon, mas prepared na ako. Even though mas nadagdag ang pressure sa akin, I really have to step up," he says with confidence. For this fifth-year point guard, the time to excel is now. He's eagerly anticipating graduating this coming October with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and relishes the challenge of being a co-captain of the Blue Eagles. Sharing the captaincy with Magnum Membrere may ease the burden on such a small frame, but the responsibility of playing the point for thousands of screaming Ateneans is ever on L.A.'s mind.

Addressing the rumors that he wanted out of the Ateneo lineup after clashing with former coach Sandy Arespacochaga, L.A. stated that, "Wala kaming problema ni Coach Sandy." Now back as an assistant to Coach Black, Arespacochaga confirmed as much in an earlier interview. Credit the rumor to bitter Ateneans looking for a scapegoat for last year's disappointment.

"Hindi ko naman iiwan ang Ateneo," is how he responds to a question that caused panic in many an Atenean's mind when Season 67 ended. The question: Is L.A. Tenorio going pro after clashing with Sandy Arespacochaga? "During last year kasi, nakita ko na baka may chance (mag-PBA), pero bata pa naman ako eh." L.A. went on to say that new Blue Eagle coach Norman Black played a part in keeping him in blue and white for 2005. "In-encourage kasi ako ni Coach Norman to play for him on my last year, na mag-stay muna," he relates. Besides, L.A. added that, "The PBA will always be there."

Despite the loss to archrivals De La Salle on opening day, L.A. says that team morale is still high in Loyola Heights. "Iba ang dating ni Coach Norman eh. Di nagagalit, di siya loud kung pagsabihan ka," L.A. recounts. All those PBA championships with San Miguel and Sta. Lucia certainly helped in solidifying Coach Black's status among the current Blue Eagles. "He's very professional and he always tells us about his championship experiences."

"This season will be tough for us but we'll fight till the end," he promises. Though opening day has come and gone, losing to La Salle is never an easy thing to swallow. Still, L.A. reiterates that Ateneo will compete. "'Yung maximum level of intensity naming ang makikita niyo. We will play as a team," he says.

As the main cog for the Blue Eagles this year, it's inevitable that the talk of winning the Most Valuable Player plum is brought up. L.A. though is focused on something else as he relates that, "Honestly, bonus na lang 'yon for me." The speedy spitfire wearing the big blue and white "6" adds that "Gusto ko lang talaga ay championship. Iba kasi ang feeling na buhat-buhat niyo ng team 'yung championship trophy. Halos tatlong MVP 'yon para sa akin." Eyes on the prize? You better believe it. Don't let that opening day debacle fool you. L.A. Tenorio is the best point guard in the UAAP today. Think otherwise and underestimate L.A. at your own peril.

Eagle Rally Falls Short Versus FEU

2005-07-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

In the end, it was a case of too little, too late. After being down by as much as 26 points to FEU in the third period, Ateneo stormed back to slice the lead to a precarious nine points with a little over one minute left in the final canto. Unfortunately, that was the closest that the Blue Eagles could get and the Far Eastern University Tamaraws held on for a 65-54 win. FEU thus joined idle UP with a clean 3-0 mark as Ateneo tied archrivals La Salle at 1-2.

Coach Norman Black tried to shake up the Ateneo starting lineup once more by inserting rookie Eman Nazareno in place of Doug Kramer in the frontcourt. But FEU, ever cool and methodical coolly carved up the Eagles to end the first quarter with a 21-13 edge. Clogging the lanes to prevent any drives and using excellent perimeter defense, the Morayta-based cagers began to punish Ateneo for their carelessness. After scoring 22 points versus UST, J.C. Intal was held scoreless in the first half by FEU. Further compounding Ateneo's woes was a severely sprained ankle by Magnum Membrere with under 26 seconds remaining in the half. FEU led at the break 32-19 led by R.J. Rizada's 9 points and reigning UAAP MVP Arwind Santos' 8 markers.

The second half proved to be even worse for the Katipunan quintet as turnovers and sloppy ballhandling proved to be Ateneo's undoing. Mark Isip joined the scoring parade for FEU, scoring on a lay-up and a three-point play to increase the lead to 38-19. J.C. Intal scored his first point of the game from the free throw stripe, but was held to a grand total of 3 points for the entire contest thanks to the defense of Santos and the rest of the Tams. FEU seemed to be toying with Ateneo, pulling up for triples left and right, bringing to mind how La Salle ripped the Blue Eagles apart on opening day.

The biggest lead of the game came off a triple by Jeff Chan, pegging the score at FEU 54, Ateneo 28 with less than two minutes left in the third quarter. Totally outrebounded, outhustled, outmuscled, the Blue Eagles looked like a team that was ready to pack it in as FEU ended the third up 55-31. FEU's vaunted fastbreak attack helped keep Ateneo at bay up to that point.

Something happened as the final period opened though. L.A. Tenorio hit back-to-back triples to slice the lead to 59-41. Doug Kramer began powering his way to the hoop, and even rookie Zion Laterre joined the scoring parade and brought the deficit down to 59-45. Rizada then hit a jumper and a lay-up before Tenorio hit another outside bomb to end his scoring for the evening with 18 markers. Laterre then hit a surprising triple with two minutes remaining in the game before a crucial traveling violation was called on Tenorio.

With 1:11 left on the game clock, Kramer got an offensive rebound, made a lay-up, and converted the three-point play to bring the Eagles as close as they ever were at 63-54, giving hope to the Ateneo gallery. However, it was all for naught thanks to a jumper from R.B. Mangahas and a subsequent steal off the Eagles. Final score had FEU up 65-54, led by Arwind Santos' 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Despite the loss, the Blue Eagles showed that they would not give up without a fight against arguably the best team in the UAAP. Although turnovers were once again their downfall, Ateneo showed enough character and heart that maybe, just maybe, FEU will have to be more wary of the Eagles in Round 2. Next up for Ateneo, a game versus the winless (and hungry) NU Bulldogs on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym.

Black Magic for Blue Eagles

2005-07-22T04:09:00.000-07:00

He strolls the sidelines with an authority that comes from experience. This is a man who started coaching in 1985, but his introduction to Philippine basketball began four years earlier. In 1981, young Norman Augustus Black was playing in the Detroit Pistons summer basketball league when he was offered a job on the other side of the world. "Jimmy Mariano, who was coach of Great Taste at the time, asked me if I wanted to come over and play in the Philippines," says Black. The lure of guaranteed money, something the Pistons couldn't offer then, helped change Norman Black's life in a way he could never have imagined.

After playing ball at Cardinal Givens High School and St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Black had made it to the NBA-level. Yet he took the challenge of playing the game he loved with teams named Tefelin, Great Taste, Alaska, and San Miguel Beer in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Always considered an intelligent as well as a hard-working player, the late sportscaster Pinggoy Pengson dubbed him "That Old Black Magic" after a song from the 1950s. It was appropriate though, and another title would soon be placed on Black, that of "coach".

"It was former ambassador Danding Cojuangco who asked me to become a head coach in 1985," Coach Norman relates, "I had no desire to be a coach back then." He went on to say that the former ambassador probably heard something in Black's voice while he was doing some analysis for the TV broadcast of the PBA that made Cojuangco believe Black would be suited for coaching. The first man that the PBA ever dubbed "Mr. 100%" for his hard-work and effort throughout his career now moved from the court to the sidelines, a move that has taken him all the way to Loyola Heights.

Norman Black isn't just one of the best imports local basketball has ever seen. He is also one of the most successful coaches in PBA history. Countless titles, including the rare "Grand Slam" for winning three conference championships in the same season in 1989 cemented Black's reputation as a coach of the highest order. Last year, he was hired as a consultant of the Ateneo basketball team, someone who could watch the team from the stands, a bit distanced from the bench. Now, he makes the move back to the bench, tasked to bring the Blue Eagles back to the promised land.

After being involved in both college and professional basketball, Coach Norman says that the beauty of college ball is that "There's more energy from the players, they're also hungrier, and more willing to learn." It comes as no surprise that for a man who used to have a "basketball tips" segment during the PBA coverage some years back, it is that desire to teach student-athletes that excites him about the UAAP in general. Though he achieved so much success in his PBA stint, there's something fresh and exhilarating about coming to the premiere collegiate basketball league in the nation and trying to lift Ateneo over the hump.

"My coaching style is a combination of all the coaches I've played for," he states. Citing his high school coach Ray Mullins, college coach (and former Philadelphia 76er coach) Jim Lynam, former Piston coach Cazzie Russell, and PBA legends Tommy Manotoc and Baby Dalupan as his influences, one can see that Norman Black indeed learned from the best basketball minds. He was able to take something from each mentor, and apply it to a blueprint of success that he uses to this day.

What does he think of the Blue Eagle quintet that he has been put in charge of? "It's a good team, particularly when L.A. is bringing the energy and the leadership," adding that "It's a team that is learning and growing. Give us time and this will be a very good team." A lot of Ateneo supporters met Coach Norman's hiring with excitement, especially hoping that this coaching legend will help accelerate the development of Ateneo's big men. Coach Norman though shared this with us: "It's not just the big men, but also on our guards. We spend about 35 minutes everyday on skills training, and that's a lot since we basically spend a total of two hours for practice."

Coach Norman also related that he wants to develop "go-to moves" that each player can rely on in every game. He noticed that at this point in his career, sophomore Japeth Aguilar is more developed as a defender than as an offensive option, adding that "Japeth is probably the most developed defender in the league right now." As such, Coach Norman and his staff are encouraging Aguilar to concentrate on shooting jumphooks and jumpshots before pounding it inside. Among all of Ateneo's big men, Coach Norman sees Ford Arao as somebody with lots of potential. Look for the Eagles to continue to give Arao the ball in the low block to improve his confidence as well. Doug Kramer and Martin Quimson will also be getting more playing time this year in Black's system.

Make no mistake, Norman Black knew entering this 68th UAAP season that there would be pressure on him (particularly from the alumni) to make Ateneo a champion. But he is not fazed by this pressure. He acknowledges that the Ateneo alumni all have one opinion or another about how the team should be run and who should be on the court, but being the voice of reason, he asks that he be allowed to do the job he was hired to do. "People will criticize, and it's their right to do so," he explains, further saying "Still, we have to stay together as a team."

After the opening day loss to La Salle, some quarters were reacting like it was already the end of the world. To that, Coach Norman says "One game does not make a season. I always tell the team that it's a long road and that there will be ups and downs. There will be adversity, but what matters is how you handle the adversity." Norman Black, Ateneo coach, also shared that "In all my championship teams, they all had one thing in common: everyone surrendered themselves to the team." With a focus on team, and with a breadth of experience both on and off the basketball court to lean on, "Mister 100%" now brings his knowledge to Katipunan. For the fans of the blue and white, we can all hope that some of "That Old Black Magic" rubs off on the Ateneo team.

Tenorio's Triple-Double Powers Eagles to Victory

2005-07-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

LA Tenorio finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists to lead Ateneo over Santo Tomas.

The smallest guy on the floor played with the biggest heart and finished with even bigger marks in the statistics sheets.

Pointguard LA Tenorio notched his first triple-double of the season, helping Ateneo de Manila University pocket its first win in the 2005 University Athletic Association of the Philippines wars after dismantling University of Santo Tomas, 79-72, at the Big Dome Saturday.

Tenorio finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Eagles back to the win column.

More importantly, the victory enabled Ateneo to redeem itself from a humbling 78-60 loss versus arch rival De La Salle University in their first game

“After our loss, our confidence dropped. Going into this game, all we want to do is to win to get some of that confidence back and I’m happy to get out of here with a win,” Ateneo coach Norman Black.

Black was all praises for his team, expounding on their ability to ‘communicate better’ and ‘execute better’ tonight. But on top of his praise list is the name of his premier veteran Eagle.

“It (triple-double) speaks for itself. He picked his shots well tonight,” said Black, who for the first time tasted the sweet taste of victory as a head coach of a collegiate basketball team.

Tenorio managed to get his team running like a well-oiled machine in offense as he dishes out one good pass after another, the regular recipients of his passes JC Intal, Macky Escalona and Douglas Kramer just too happy to finish.

Intal topscored for the Eagles with 22 points as Claiford Arao managed 15 markers while Escalona had 11 and Kramer 9.

“His energy will fuel this team and I hope he would bring that with him every night,” added Black.

Ateneo now totes a 1-1 card, sharing the slot with Adamson University, La Salle and University of the East.

The Tigers’ half-baked full court press in the final minute blew in their faces as the Eagles managed to heave it down court with Kramer finishing with a lay up with 18.2 seconds, followed by another lay-in by Intal to push Ateneo out of harm’s way.

He doesn't have to score, just run the team like a good point guard should. Yet when the opportunities presented themselves, L.A. Tenorio's shooting hand proved steady enough. Joining hands with J.C. Intal, Tenorio notched the first triple-double of this UAAP season with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Ateneo earned their first victory via a 79-72 win over UST. Intal himself was a scoring machine, throwing in 22 points in the win.

The first half saw the Blue Eagles altering their starting lineup a bit. Joining Japeth Aguilar, Doug Kramer, Intal, and Tenorio was Macky Escalona, subbing for Magnum Membrere. The two point guard combo served Ateneo well as the fastbreak game was clearly on throughout the game. L.A. was content to just find the open man, feeding Intal for a dunk here or Macky Escalona on a drive there. Holding a slim 38-33 lead at the halftime break, J.C. led the scoring with 13 points with a surprising 12 points from big man Ford Arao to back him up.

Despite repeated attempts by the Blue Eagles to run the Growling Tigers to the ground, the España-based dribblers stayed in the game. Tenorio continued to orchestrate with impunity, including Doug Kramer as a target of some nifty passes in the third canto. With a relatively smaller lineup, Santo Tomas decided to concentrate on shooting from the outside, a strategy that worked well for La Salle during the previous week.

Eventually, the Tigers started driving, even challenging the shot blocking prowess of Japeth Aguilar. The third quarter ended with a buzzer-beating triple from Magnum Membrere, again off a Tenorio pass. Score was Ateneo 59, UST 51.

Ateneo brought the lead to 67-54 before UST made their last stand. Turnovers and a late injury to Tenorio gave Warren de Guzman, Allan Evangelista, Danny Pribhdas and June Dizon an opening, as the Ateneo defense began to crumble. Still, with even his three point shots going in, this might have been the most complete offensive game Intal has played in his UAAP career.

With a little over five minutes left in the game Macky Escalona suffered a dislocated finger while Tenorio had a bad landing resulting in a minor ankle sprain. This forced Coach Norman Black to place Jai Reyes and Magnum Membrere as the blue and white backcourt. Perhaps Coach Black wanted to throw Reyes into the fire early in his UAAP career, luckily the rookie showed enough poise to keep Ateneo ahead until Tenorio recovered. Intal's driving lay-up with 47.7 seconds left ultimately spelled the difference, giving the Eagles a 74-67 lead. In the end, Ateneo emerged with a 79-72 win.

In spite of the many turnovers in the second half, Tenorio's amazing triple double and Intal's offensive versatility has given the Ateneo faithful something to cheer about and to look forward to for UAAP season 68. Coach Norman Black has now won his first game as Blue Eagle coach.

Opening Day Obliteration

2005-07-12T18:00:00.000-07:00

First, the good news: Ateneo won't have to face La Salle again until about a month from now. Second year center Japeth Aguilar had a stellar defensive game, blocking shots left and right. It's only the first game of the 68th season of the UAAP, and there are thirteen more regular season games to be played. And, the Ateneo basketball team don't have anywhere to go but up.

Now the bad news. In what can best be described as a mismatch of indescribable proportions, the defending UAAP champion De La Salle Green Archers destroyed an overmatched and erratic Ateneo Blue Eagle team 78-60 at the Araneta Coliseum. In what was supposed to be a promising start to Norman Black's tenure as head coach, the Blue Eagles couldn't buy a bucket in the second quarter, and completely collapsed in the face of La Salle's defense.

After watching Adamson and NU light up the scoreboard in a high-scoring contest, both the Eagles and Archers then had to endure a long and drawn out product launch of a new automobile before they could even warm up. The packed Araneta crowd was getting anxious and each side could clearly be heard screaming for the game to start. When hostilities finally commenced, it seemed as if the archrivals were going to duke it out in a classic befitting the long history together.

Japeth Aguilar, J.C. Intal, and Doug Kramer were defensively dominant in the paint as Ateneo displayed their superior height. On the green side, point guard T.Y. Tang took up the early scoring cudgels vacated by Mac Cardona's departure for the pro ranks. The game was close… and then the second quarter happened.

The term "blitzkrieg" was used by the Germans in World War II to describe their attack. It literally translates into "lightning warfare". For La Salle, lightning struck time after time after time in the second canto, completely overwhelming the Eagles and effectively silencing the blue and white gallery. An amazing 16-0 run (capped by four three triples from J-vee Casio) eventually gave the Archers the biggest lead of the game, a whopping 33 points. Halftime saw the score at 50-20 in favor of the green and white, and left Ateneans everywhere scratching their collective heads. Not even the use of the entire Ateneo bench (including rookies Zion Laterre, Jai Reyes, and Rabeh Al-Hussaini) could wake up the Ateneo offense.

Yet when the second half began, hope was still evident from the blue side of the Araneta. If La Salle could build up a lead in one half, perhaps we could come back from that deficit in that span as well. Sadly, all the Eagles could muster was cutting into the lead. L.A. Tenorio couldn't get his offensive game in gear, J.C. Intal became tentative in the low block, while Magnum Membrere couldn't get his rifle on target. Big men Ford Arao and Doug Kramer kept looking for fouls to go their way, even though they were in bad positions to make any offensive moves. Timely jumpers and lay-ups from Jun Cabatu quelled every Eagle mini-rally. That, plus the stifling Archer defense and pinpoint La Salle passing virtually choked the life out of the Hail Mary quintet. Life after Mac Cardona? Perfectly fine for "Gang Green."

Mercifully, the game ended 78-60, finally ending the torture for the Ateneo. Despite the insulting actions of the Archer mascot as the "Song for Mary" played, we applaud La Salle for their completely dominant performance. The defending champions proved that, for now, the blue and white are not yet in their class. With UST looming on the horizon this coming Saturday, Coach Norman and his staff have to find out what went so horribly wrong on this dark Sunday afternoon. The Eagles now have to focus on one thing: redemption.

MOVING ON

2005-06-28T17:00:00.000-07:00

Bury that heartaches created by Bryan Gahol's three-pointer in the deciding Game 3 of the Alaska-Red Bull quarterfinal series.

It's time for the Aces to face the future and continue the rebuilding process they have taken to go back to the promise land.

Despite a title-less campaign in the 2004-2005 season there's no doubt that Alaska has obtained the experience that will make its young stalwarts better players in the coming season.

"We learned a lot this year. Even if we did not win any title, the players matured so quickly," coach Tim Cone was quoted during a victory in the classification round of the PBA Fiesta Conference.

"I like the way the players responded to the challenge. And what makes it interesting are most of them still young. They have a great future ahead in this team," he added.

Rookie Sonny Thoss is only 23 and yet his performance in the season was very commendable especially when he was matched up against the likes of Marlou Aquino, Asi Taulava, Eric Menk, Dennis Espino, Rommel Adducul, Andy Seigle and the likes.

Mike Cortez is turning 25 this year but the second-year pro out of La Salle has proven his worth as one of the upcoming playmakers in the league.

Reynel Hugnatan, a mid-season acquisition by the Uytengsu franchise, is one of the biggest surprises in the league, thanks to his work ethics underneath the shaded area. And what it make scary is he just 26.

Alaska's backups, Eugene Tajada and Willy Wilson, are just 24 and 25 years old respectively and Cone is expected to give these hard-working cagers more exposure in the coming season.

If not for injuries, Alaska could be in the semis right now if the Aces had a healthy Brandon Cablay in the season-ending conference.

But Cablay, about to reach his peak at 27, injured his left arm and somehow affected Alaska's chances to get into the top two. But a healthy Cablay will definitely comeback next season.

The 28-year old Don Allado is also expected to return with more firepower and enthusiasm while Jeffrey Cariaso, who will be 33 next season, will remain the team's heart and soul.

Armed with a possible No. 6 pick in the coming PBA Draft on August 15, Alaska could only get better next season.

And Cone's only hope is that his Aces have learned from their mistakes to make them better players in the coming season.

Tell Me Where It Hurts

2005-06-25T13:00:00.000-07:00

Why is that sad look in your eyes
Why are you crying?
(Tell me now)2x
Tell me why you're feelin' this way
I hate to see you so down, oh baby!

Is it your heart
Oh, that's breakin' all in pieces
Makin' you cry
And makin' you feel blue
Is there anythin' that I can do

CHORUS:
Why don't you tell me where it hurts now, baby
And I'll do my best to make it better
Yes, I'll do my best to make those tears all go away
Just tell me where it hurts
Now, tell me
And I love you with a love so tender
Oh and if you let me stay
I'll love all of the hurt away

Where are all those tears coming from
Why are they falling?
somebody, somebody, somebody left your heart in the cold
You just need somebody to hold on, baby
(Give me a chance)
To put back all the pieces
Take hold of your heart
Make it just like new
There's so many things that I can do

chorus

(Instrumental)

Is it your heart
Oh, that's breakin' all in pieces
Makin' you cry
makin' you feel blue
Is there anythin' that I can do

CHORUS:

Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me baby
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me
And I'll do my best to make it better
Yes, I'll do my best to make the tears all go away
Just tell me where it hurts
Now, tell me
And I love you with a love so tender
Oh, and if you let me stay
I'll love all of the hurt away

Questions to the BLUE EAGLES!

2005-06-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

Has it been a year already? A year since we last screamed our hearts out cheering for our Blue Eagles? A year since we rocked the Araneta Coliseum and the Philsports Arena as we pushed our Hail Mary squad into the UAAP semis despite losing team captain Larry Fonacier early in the season? A year since La Salle ended our dreams of another UAAP championship? Well, yes. It has been a year. And what a year it has been.

Co-captains Larry Fonacier and Paolo Bugia are gone, having completed their maximum five years of service to the Ateneo basketball team. Sandy Arespacochaga, the coach with the youthful features and fiery passion, has taken a back seat to one of the most decorated players/coaches in the history of the Philippine Basketball Association. It's true, Norman Black now calls the shots for the Blue Eagles. The one time "Mr. 100%" now brings all of his experience, knowledge, and insights on the game to the young men carrying the blue and white of the Ateneo. After all, Black won ten championships in the PBA, including the famed "Grand Slam" for San Miguel Beer in 1989. With Black firmly entrenched on the Blue Eagle bench, hopes are high that he can weave some of "that old Black magic" in Katipunan Avenue.

L.A. Tenorio, now undoubtedly the top point guard in amateur basketball, seemed to flirt with the idea of turning pro, yet changed his mind and is returning to quarterback our quintet. Alongside L.A., returning Eagles include "Baby Rocket" J.C. Intal, Magnum Membrere, Bajjie del Rosario, Doug Kramer, Ford Arao, Macky Escalona, Ken Barracoso, Martin Quimson, and lanky Japeth Aguilar. Sweet-shooting Chris Tiu is taking a course abroad this year, and leaves open the possibility of returning to the squad in the future. Elevated from the training team are Emmanuel Nazareno and Zion Laterre. The rookies are Rabeh T. Al-Hussaini from Philippine Christian University, and the exciting Jai Reyes of the famed Reyes basketball clan from Ateneo High School.

Now more than ever, all eyes will be focused on how L.A. and J.C. can handle the pressure of carrying the team. With Tiu gone, Membrere, Del Rosario, and even rookie Reyes might have to score a bunch from the wings. And, if Japeth Aguilar has gained some needed muscle as well as coaching tips from Coach Black, "the future of Ateneo basketball" might just arrive in the present.

A lot has been said about last year's UAAP season, from Larry's injury to the team's win streak, and eventual meltdown. The fact remains that the team went further than expected after losing as big a component as Fonacier. He wasn't just the best shooter on the team, he quite probably was the best defender, and best player on last year's quintet. Now, as Ateneo prepares to enter the 68th UAAP wars, a lot of alumni are already brushing off the season due to what they perceive to be "a weaker line-up." Though expectations might be considerably lower than they were entering UAAP season 67, make no mistake: Ateneo is serious about bringing home the bacon to Loyola Heights once more.

Several members of the Blue Eagle roster recently returned from attending the IMG Basketball Academy at the Bollettieri Campus in Bradenton, Florida. The camp is designed for total player development in both one's individual and team games. All aspects of the game are covered, be it the physical, tactical, mental, or technical elements. Some Blue Eagles were also recently spotted playing for Harbour Centre in the recently concluded PBL Unity Cup. L.A. Tenorio performed well enough to earn 2nd Mythical Team honors. Also, the team participated in the Fr. Martin Cup, a traditional warm-up to the UAAP cage wars.

If those aren't signs of how serious the team is preparing for the UAAP, then you must not be looking hard enough. On July 10, the Araneta Coliseum will open its gates once more for the hordes of Eagles clad in blue and white. On the opposite side, La Salle will be awaiting again, flashing their t-shirts as "2004 UAAP Champions." The great news is this: 2004 IS OVER. It's 2005 now. Only time and patience will tell if this group of Blue Eagles can climb the UAAP mountain once more. Can they face down not just La Salle, but UP, FEU, UE, UST, Adamson, and NU as well? Can Norman Black bring the Eagles back to the promised land? Can Japeth Aguilar and J.C. Intal bang bodies with the toughest players from other schools? Can Jai Reyes duplicate the success he had in high school? Can Bajjie del Rosario and Magnum Membrere summon up enough for one last gasp of glory wearing blue and white? Can L.A. Tenorio finally be crowned as "King Eagle"? On July 10, we begin to find out.

When that time comes, let our screams ring out in unison! One big fight!

SO..HAVE A ..HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

2005-06-20T19:35:00.000-07:00

When God Created Fathers

When the good Lord was creating Fathers he started with a tall frame, and a female angel nearby said, "What kind of Father is that? If you're going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put Fathers up so high? He won't be able to shoot a marble without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping."

And God smiled and said, "Yes, but if I make him child-size, who would children have to look up to?"

And when God made a Father's hands, they were large and sinewy.

And the angel shook her head sadly and said, "Do you know what you are doing? Large hands are clumsy. They can't manage diaper pins, small buttons, rubber bands on pony tails or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats."

And God smiled and said, "I know, but they're large enough to hold everything a small boy empties from his pockets at the end of a day..yet small enough to cup a child's face in his hands."

And then God molded long, slim legs and broad shoulders.

And the angel nearly had a heart attack. "Boy this is the end of the week, all right," she clucked. "Do you realize you just made a Father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?"

And God smiled and said, "A Mother needs a lap. A Father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, balance a boy on a bicycle, or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus."

God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. "That's not fair. Do you honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crunching at least three of the guests?"

And God smiled and said, "They'll work. You'll see. They'll support a small child who wants to ride a horse to Banbury Cross, or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill."

God worked throughout the night, giving the Father few words, but a firm, authoritative voice; eyes that saw everything, but remained calm and tolerant.

Finally, almost as an after-thought, he added ~ tears. Then he turned to the angel and said, "Now are you satisfied that he can love as much as a Mother?"

SUDDEN DEATH FRIDAY

2005-06-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

With the breaks not going on its way, Alaska yielded Game 2 to Red Bull and face them once more on Friday in a winner-take-all Game 3 at the Big Dome.

The Aces lost head coach Tim Cone midway in the third period due to controversial calls and surrendered an 84-71 decision to the Barakos Thursday night in the PBA Fiesta Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.Alaska was held to its conference-low 25 points in the first half and could not get its bearing after the break, mainly because of questionable calls, to fall in Game 2 that resulted to 1-1 tie of their best-of-three quarterfinal series.

Dickey Simpkins seemed to be the only Alaska player in his element as he topscored the Aces with 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds but lack of support from the local crew spelled their defeat.

But the Barakos also got some breaks in the game when Cone was ejected at 4:23 mark of the third period for arguing with the referees.

He received all of his technical fouls in that stage, the first one came when the referees missed a traveling violation on Vergel Meneses.

Lordy Tugade sank the technical free throw that gave the Barakos a 52-34 lead.

That ploy seemed to work in favor of the Aces as his wards unloaded an 8-2 run to slice the margin to 42-54.

Meneses drilled a three-pointer in the ensuing play and after Alaska came empty in the next possession, Cone was again whistled for his second technical foul as game officials called a loose ball foul on Bong Hawkins over Cyrus Baguio.

Since then, Alaska became a different team as the squad managed to score just five points and Red Bull erected its biggest lead to 25 points, 72-47 entering the final quarter.

With nothing going right after the ejection of Cone, assistant Dickie Bachmann pulled out Simpkins and Jeffrey Cariaso at 8:25 mark of the fourth period that signaled they ceded the game to the Barakos.

Alaska was held to just 25 points in the first 24 minutes as the team was held to just 29 percent shooting (9-of-31), committing 14 turnovers that translated to 15 turnover points by Red Bull.

Don Allado added 9 points while Mike Cortez was held to just 8 markers to go along with 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Jeffrey Cariaso was limited to just 7 points on 2-of-8 shooting from the floor. Seldom-used Rob Duat also netted 7.

The Aces also struggled in the 15-foot line as they missed 11 of their 30 attempts and had 23 turnovers in the match.

GRUDGE MATCH

2005-06-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

Call it finesse versus force or methodical against sometimes unempirical. This Alaska-Red Bull showdown is definitely a series to watch.

The Aces and the Barakos begin their best-of-three quarterfinal series on Wednesday with no team having a distinct advantage over the other that's why many are saying this could go to distance.Alaska, which finished the classification round at No. 3 and was actually a win away for the outright semis berth, toppled Coca-Cola in the wildcard phase, 86-66, to book the quarterfinal seat.

Red Bull, on the other hand, had to climb back from 27 points down in their knockout match against grandlslam seeker Bgy. Ginebra and disposed the back-to-back fashion, 90-89, last Saturday, 2-1.

Aces head coach Tim Cone fears the talent of Earl Barron, the 7-foot versatile import of Red Bull who has been improving game after game.

"He will definitely a big problem for us," said Cone as he expected to use 6'7 rookie Sonny Thoss, 6'5 Don Allado and 6'4 banger Reynel Hugnatan in guarding Barron to save Dickey Simpkins from early foul trouble.

"Red Bull is one of the hottest teams right now. They have an import that can do it all and complement well with their locals," Cone added.

Barakos head coach Yeng Guiao admitted that his reinforcement has more arsenal in his offense compared to Simpkins but he also shared his fears with the 32-year old NBA veteran.

"Simpkins is a tested player. He won an NBA title and he had already proved himself in the league," said Guiao.

"But I guess my import has more moves and can score anytime he wants. Simpkins' only advantage is he's a veteran of the game," added Guiao.

Simpkins, one of the leading candidates for the Best Import award along with San Miguel's Chris Burgess and Talk N Text's Jerald Honeycutt, is still recuperating from a bad back but Cone assured he will be ready on Wednesday.

A positive development for the Uytengsu franchise is the availability of Brandon Cablay in the series, giving Cone another weapon at the backcourt position along with Mike Cortez, Jeffrey Cariaso and the vastly-improved Stephen Padilla.

Alaska's guards have to be ready on the physical-type of game of their counterparts, particularly Jimwell Torion, Topex Robinson, Warren Ybanes and Junthy Valenzuela who gave Barron the needed lift in the series against the Kings.

"We'll be ready. We're given this chance to meet San Miguel again in the semis. We're really looking forward to this series," said Cone.

Game 1 is set at 7:35 in the evening on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum while Game 2 shifts to Ynares Center in Antipolo City the following day. If necessary, Game 3 will be played also the next day also at the Big Dome with still undetermined time.

on happiness

2005-06-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

How happy is being happy? How satisfied is being satisfied?
I wonder if anyone in this day and age could still ever stay happy or satisfied for long periods of time. When we have had enough of a good thing or of a happy situation (which usually does not last that long)…we are on the move again always in search for what would make us satisfied. It is a never-ending cycle. My marginal utility of happiness is constantly diminishing at such a fast rate. Long before I have even begin to appreciate a good thing or a happy moment, it is gone. It is frustrating to always have to chase after it.

I have always asked myself, what would make me truly happy? I really don not know. How happy is happy anyway? I have high expectations. So being happy might not necessarily be happy for me. There is so much I want to be. There is so much I want to have. There is so much I want to experience.

There are more than a million reasons to be happy about aside from just these alone. I would just have to pay extra close attention to the little things; things that may seem small but contribute the same degree of happiness as the big things...if not even more. Sometimes I feel that I'm failing to see the abundance of happiness in my life...or should I say the excess of it.

Absence should not, I repeat, should not be the main yardstick for happiness.

MY COOL CAT

2005-05-31T01:42:00.000-07:00

>>just the way they wanted it to be<<

2005-05-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

Alaska made sure that its plan for the outright semis berth won't be spoiled by Purefoods as it hacked out a crucial 69-60 victory Thursday night in the 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference at the Makati Coliseum.

Dickey Simpkins was at his best once more, finishing with a game-high 30 points to go along with his 18 rebounds as the Aces finished their classification round with an impressive 11-7 win-loss mark.They have a chance to advance in the best-of-five semifinal round early with a victory by FedEx to San Miguel Beer (10-7) tonight.

A loss by the Beermen and the victory by the league-leading Talk N Text (11-6) over Bgy. Ginebra would mean an outright semis slot for the wards of coach Tim Cone.

In case San Miguel wins and the Phone Pals loses to the Kings, a three-way tie for the top spot will emerge among them, resulting to a playoff by Talk N Text and Alaska for the No. 2 spot as San Miguel advances due to a higher quotient.

"We took care of business the way we're supposed to do. And we'll be rooting for FedEx tomorrow," said Cone who also drew 21 points from Jeffrey Cariaso.

"And now, the fate is not in our hands right now. We'll have to wait the results of the other two matches," Cone added.

Mike Cortez dished out an all-around game with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists while providing a crucial three-pointer when the TJ Hotdogs mounted a comeback.

Coming from a 19-point, 10-assist game against Talk N Text in the team's miraculous 85-84 win in the previous game, Cortez again saved the day for Alaska in this match.

Purefoods managed to come closer at 53-59 after falling as much as 15 points when the former La Salle standout buried a crucial three-pointer that sparked a decisive 7-0 run to pull the game away, 66-53, less than two minutes left in the game.

The 32-year old Simpkins had 20 of his total output in the second half, bucking a slow start by Alaska.

"He ran the floor well tonight," said Cone on his NBA veteran reinforcement. "Aside from controlling (Lorenzo) Coleman, he was also superb on offense."

But Aces chances still hinge on the San Miguel-FedEx game as the loss of the Beermen would guarantee them a slot in the semis, allowing Brandon Cablay to heal his injured left hand in time for the playoffs.
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HOT HOT HOT COOL CAT

2005-05-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

AS QUICK AS A CAT AND AS COOL AS AN ICE!!!
-that's my coolcat-

vacation galore

2005-05-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

summer will never be the same without going to the beach... without going to subic..
just been there for a 3day stay and i haven't just had a tan skin but a black one.. hek3! ako ay isa nang kirara! hahahaha!!
i really enjoy my stay there even if i was "alone". kasi kahit san ako tumingin, may nakikita akong loverzzzzzz... hek3! yep..inaamin ko, naiinggit din ako sympre pero iniisip ko din... okay din naman ang single.. walang nagbabawal skin tulad dati.. walang bantay tulad dati... hindi naka tuntong sa numero ang kilos ko tulad dati.. and i have learned that, being single doesn't meant being lonely..
as we were in subic., i also had three tatoos.. one on my lower back, a chinese characters that means "FAITH, LOVE and DEVOTION", the other one is on my nape, another chinese characters which means "BEAUTIFULLY INSANE" and the last one is on my right back shoulder, and guess kung ano ang design nya? it's an EAGLE, a SOARING EAGLE na handang dumagit ng kalaban..hek3! i really like the tatoos but the catch is, i also had allergies because of the henna...ehehe... geez! as in pulang pula ang skin ko.. namamaga at namamantal pa yung part na may tatoo..aghs!
anyway...back to my vacation galore... ahmm... my next stop was on batangas last weekend... im sooo excited na!! as in to the hilt! gonna go to calatagan and they'll bring me to NASUGBU, i requested that we should go there 'coz it's a beautiful place, i really insisted to everybody that we must go to Nasugbu..ehehe (even if i haven't seen the place yet) har3! and the main reason is because.... it'll be my future home... in the right time... i'll live in Nasugbu.. naks!!!! you'll see guys... hahahahaha!! (dream on mika)lolx!
anyway.....beach...here i come again...wait for me in a week time.. hek3...

MY FAIRY GODMOTHER

2005-05-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

In one of the corner of my room, I sat there crying oceans of tears, then the door opened and someone asked, Why are you crying, child? but I just sat there staring at her. She cuddled me in her hands and comforted me. Then all my worries simply went away as is she cast a spell to set me free from all of my miseries.

When I woke up the next day, I was free at last from my troubles. Thank you my fairy godmother, I just uttered. She has always been there by my side, guiding me. This person has planted great deeds in me; seeds that, one-day will grow and flourish.

My fairy godmother as I usually call her. She doesn’t have any magical powers that will dress me up in a beautiful ball gown, give me a pair of glass slippers and a coach that will bring me to prince Charmin’s castle just like Cinderella had experienced nor Sleeping Beauty’s fairy godmother that will protect me from the wicked witch who wants to take revenge on me.

She is but a simple human being. Yet there is something great in her that outshines all the fairy godmothers I’ve read in fairy tales. She has the power of love. And this love that simply wears away each problem that I have. God has bestowed upon her special hands, which caress me, whenever I need to be.

My fairy godmother is my mother. She is the greatest of all aside from God above. No one perfectly knows me but her. No one can perfectly cook my favorite foods but her or know how to cheer me up whenever I feel down and betrayed.
Our mothers truly deserve all the best we can give for they experienced a lot of pains in bringing us in this world. However, after the pains, an over flowing happiness is what she feels.

So tell her how much you love her. Just letting her know it, will make her the happiest person alive. At least once a day, tell her those three words so that her own worries will simply slip away. Only three words. I love you.

Happy Mother's Day Mommy!

SEVENTH HEAVEN

2005-05-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

Dickey Simpkins shrugged off an anemic first half and towed Alaska to a come-from-behind 89-78 win over Coca-Cola Sunday night in PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.

The win was seventh in a row for the Aces who now seized the solo top spot with an 8-4 win-loss mark.And Simpkins, for the nth time, was the main reason to keep the winning streak of Alaska alive.

The 32-year old NBA veteran poured in 32 points, 21 came in the second half and grabbed a game-high 20 rebounds to erase a forgettable first half where he was checked by the defense of the Tigers.

"Dickey is no spring chicken but he has so much heart. And playing for back-to-back games, he has to dig deep to come out strong in the second half," said Alaska head coach Tim Cone.

"Coke really played good defense on him and I thought that's the best defense we had from any team since Dickey has arrived," Cone added.

Brandon Cablay added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Alaska, which is now 7-1 with Simpkins after starting the tournament with a 1-3 slate.

Jeffrey Cariaso also struggled offensively as he was limited to just 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting but had one crucial defensive stop in the closing minute that secured the win for the Aces.

Simpkins scattered his 12 points in the third period where Alaska erased the 37-35 halftime lead of Coke via 33-23 quarter scoring to take a 68-60 lead going into the final canto.

Bong Hawkins' jumper gave the Aces their first double-digit lead at 70-60 but Coke, behind Sanford and Ali Peek, reeled off eight straight points to trim the gap to 68-70, exactly nine minutes remaining.

But Simpkins wrecked havoc inside the lane, unloading seven in Alaska's 13-8 exchange to keep the game at bay, 83-76, 1:07 left in the game.

Cariaso then swiped the ball from the hands of John Arigo in the next Coke possession which resulted to two more free throws from Simpkins to put the game beyond doubt, 85-76, 50 ticks left. Alaska now plays San Miguel Beer, aiming for its eight straight win and trying to fortify its hunt for the automatic semifinals berth.

"Of all the teams in the league, San Miguel is really the biggest challenge. They're so big and very hard to defend," Cone stated.

THREE TIME.....BIGTIME!!!

2005-04-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

There are so many reasons to be happy! (this weekend at least) But three "events" stood out among everything that has been happening to me and around me.. despite harbour centre's sorry game against welcoat..(but hey, they are now back on their winning ways)..with my poor health condition and with my heart crying in pain and frustration! :( surely, we all have our own problems but in every adversaries comes a lighter side of it..the ones that makes us laugh and smile..the small things that makes our hearts happy.. (even for just a short period of time)

1. Dad's Birthday party.. Dad turned 50 yesterday..and i thought i would spend it in the hospital..alone! who whouldn't think anyway when everybody's in 'd party and i'm still in 'd hospital, waiting for the doctor's order.. though i came late in the party... everything was still great and i surel had fun!! all my friends were there.. they even came from cavite, laguna, manila and as far as zambales.. (they love me that much ah) the first party that i didn't drink any wine or liquor..tsk. poor little mika... anyway.. it was still a great night for all of us!

2. Alaska's 6th staright win! and they keep on counting! har! har! har! wala pa rin tatalo sa alaska!! ASTIG!!!! ginebra was their last victim last night at the Ynarez Center at Antipolo City.. way to go for my Alaska Aces!! :) keep going baby! "winks"

3. SMAC's win...road to the finals...waaahhoooo!!! ASTIG din! 'twas a do-or-die game and a composed SMAc team showed up and played last night against the heavy line-up of the remedians.. despite the post-game melly between the remedians players and the referees.. thank God, no one was hurt, but still, they should have respect the officials' decision.. we have the court advantage and i'm proud of my kabarangays.. during the last two-minutes of the game, they all stood on their feet, cheering their hearts' out and chanting their support to our players..
Aside from that - GARY (another point guard of my life), was named the 6th man on the floor. He suddenly got his game going.. he's good in defense, and even though he doesn't have the uncanny ability of a scorer, i'm still proud of him.. sooooo much!!! hindi na rin sya bangko ngayon! hahaha!
hopefully, we'll win the championship on Monday... Good luck to 'em!

THREE BIG FIGHT!!!

>>>SIX AND COUNTING!!!<<<

2005-04-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Dickey Simpkins was in his usual form Friday night and it yielded the same result – another victory for Alaska.

Simpkins tallied 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting and hauled down 16 rebounds to lift the Aces to an easy 103-85 win over Bgy. Ginebra for their six straight victories in the 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.The win puts Alaska at the top of the standings at 7-4 win-loss card along with San Miguel Beer.

"Who would have thought that we would be in this position?" said a surprised Tim Cone after sweeping all their six games in April.

"When we are 1-4, many are thinking that I'm a lousy coach. Now that we are on a roll, I feel I'm now the best coach. It's really unbelievable," Cone added.

Alaska is now 6-1 with Simpkins around after starting the season-ending tournament with 1-3 card under the ineffective Leon Derricks.

"Dickey is really the main reason for this sudden turnaround. He's making me a great coach but he really takes the game very seriously. He's more concerned on how to play the right way," Cone explained.

Jeffery Cariaso added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the win while Brandon Cablay chipped in 13 markers and 10 feeds.

Reynel Hugnatan contributed 12 markers and 9 boards while Don Allado added 10 points in a show of balanced attack by the Aces.

Simpkins and Cariaso teamed up in the pivotal third period where they outscored the Kings in that stage, 34-18, to mold the rout.

Alaska was holding to a 51-60 margin when Cariaso drilled a three-pointer that sparked a scorching 17-2 run to erect their biggest lead of the game, 77-53, 1:24 left in that stage.

The Kings, behind new import Andre Brown and Eric Menk, managed to slice the lead to just 10, 74-84, 5:05 left in the game but the Aces won't allow Ginebra to stage a comeback.

Don Allado drew a foul on Menk after converting an undergoal stab and got the ire of Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen that resulted to a technical.

Cablay sank the technical free throw but Allado muffed the bonus charity but somehow doused the momentum of Ginebra for an 87-74 lead, 4:48 remaining and took the game for good.

so i have something to say.............

2005-04-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

hay life... it's been a long time since i last publish my entry (not just pics), and it's nice to be back... nawalan ako ng gana mag post since jay and I parted ways... it really hurts but i'm okay now.. 2 weeks without him was not that dull and boring just like what i thought so.. with my friends, i met new friends and i'm happy with it.. i just let my boredome passed by.. i hardly stay home this entire vacation.. kaya bumigay na ang katawan ko... sa sobrang pagod...puyat...at kung anu-ano pa.. i was sicked all week long and been rushed to the nearest hospital.. but worry no more - i'm okay now... gud as new pa nga eh..ehehe ako pa?! but now, im begging to feel another stress... just like what i felt last week before i had my monthly fever! anyway...just like what i keep on doing...i'll pretend that i'm prefectly alright so that they won't stuck me in the bed again.. (lalo ako nagkakasakit pag nasa bahay ako).. exageration man...i've gone crazy for a week...ehehehe.. >huh?!..matagal na pala akong baliw..ehehehe!
tonight will be another night of "ramp shows" i have every night..ehehe! after attending and hearing the 3rd day of novena for our patron saint monica, i'll go and watch basketball...again and again and again....
Rarampa na naman ako! hek3!
adios!

>>>ONE TEAM<<<

2005-04-24T05:26:00.000-07:00

just the way it is...

GO ACES!!!!

>>>QUICK CAT<<<

2005-04-18T00:41:00.000-07:00

Hula...Hoop!!

2005-04-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

You and j are flying high today!

You'd better hope your feet are the same size, because it's time for a little walk in each other's shoes. It's share and share alike with you two -- or at least it should be. You think you know what's going on with each other -- what the issues are, where the rewards lie, where it all falls on the easy-to-difficult scale. But you really can't comment (well, okay, you can, but not with any validity) until you get out of your own headspace and into theirs. While you're there, offer a helping hand.

EAGLES' CONNECTION THIS TIME>>>:)

2005-04-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

LA Tenorio and Membrere proved that Harbour Centre is not just about Mark Cardona as the two sparkled in the fourth quarter in leading the Port Masters to a 79-63 win over Negros Navigation-San Beda, 79-63, in a battle of newcomers in the PBL Unity Cup at the FEU Gym.

Cardona did score a game-high 28 points but it was Tenorio and Membrere who keyed Harbour's bristling attack in the fourth that turned a close contest into a rout - their third straight win in four starts.

It was the fourth straight defeat for the Red Lions in as many outings but unlike in their first three blowout losses, the played with lots of courage and enthusiasm this time.

Their lack of experience, however, told heavily on the Red Lions as they fell into a maze of errors. Their faulty shooting at crunch time also hastened their downfall.

"I'm quite satisfied this time because they (Port Masters) played with lots of confidence. Little by little, this team is showing great composure," said a visibly elated coach Tonichi Yturri. "What made me doubly happy was that they did not make something stupid in the fourth quarter"

Unlike in their 75-73 win over Toyota Otis-Letran last Tuesday, the Port Masters played in business-like manner as exemplified Cardona, Tenorio and Membrere. Cardona highlighted his game-long brilliance with six boards, four steals and three assists in 28 minutes of action. Protecting a slim 58-57 lead, the Port Masters strung up nine straight points in a run highlighted by a triple each from Tenorio and Membrere.

Four more points from Membrere and another booming trey from Tenorio finally settled the outcome of the game, 74-59 with less than two minutes left.

Agile and versatile, the 5-foot-11 Membrere also shone on the defensive end as he silenced Negros new recruit Noy Javier in the final seven minutes that greatly helped Harbour cause.

The cat-quick Javier, one of three faces in Negros line-up, was doing great - scoring treys in succession, rebounding and assisting - until Membrere pestered him with his leech-like guarding.

Harbour 79 - Cardona 28, Membrere 12, Tenorio 11, Espinas 8, Mesina 8, Bugia 5, Mendoza 4, Gatumbato 2, Sanz 1, Dizon 0, Buenafe 0, Castro 0.

Nenaco 63 Javier 21, Angeles 16, Aljamal 9, Hudencial 5, Cruz 4, Fasano 2, Paterno 2, Baldivia 2, Antonio 0, Arbole 0, Razon 0.

Quarterscores: 14-13; 30-30; 50-43; 79-63.

ANOTHER ROAD TEST!

2005-04-13T22:12:00.000-07:00

For the past two years, Alaska has never been successful playing outside the metropolis. And the Aces are out to disprove that.

With a two-game winning streak in hand, Alaska hopes to end its road game woes against the surging Coca-Cola in Bogo City in Cebu City at 6:15 in the evening on Thursday."I think among the teams we have the most number of out-of-town games in the tournament. And I think they are doing injustice to us," said Aces mentor Tim Cone in jest.

"It will really test us because we've been unsuccessful in the last two years and we must learn how to dig deeper," he added.

For the record, Alaska has lost 11 of its last 12 provincial games, losing its last two, a far cry from its previous records in the past.

"That's where we missed Johnny (Abarrientos). Johnny used to dominate our out-of-town games because he never got tired," Cone explained, referring to the team's 28-34 win-loss record on the road prior the woes.

"But now, we don't have that kind of player in this team. And we're going to Bogo for the first time. The tough trip, the heat of the gym. They contributed a lot," he added.

Ironically, Cone and Alaska will be meeting Abarrientos and the Tigers in the out-of-town match. The last time they hooked a win in the province was on December 9 last year then they thumped FedEx, 114-102 in Urdaneta City.

After a slow start at 0-3, the Aces have won three of their last four games, including the last two. And they did it through their defense.

Alaska limited FedEx, the league's top scoring team with 97.5 points per game, way below its normal offensive game, hacking out an impressive 87-83 victory last Friday.

Prior to that, the Aces also stop the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs to a 76-66 conquest.

"I'm happy that we're getting these (wins) because of our defense. I believe defense defines the character of your team," Cone stated.

Import Dickey Simpkins has been the center of the uprising of the Aces, contributing more on the defense rather than scoring.

"Dickey is out there to win for us no matter what it takes. He's more than happy doing the dirty works," Cone explained.

Dimpkins is averaging 21 points, 19.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.67 blocks. He is second in rebounds and blocks categories in the tournament.

Alaska is now 2-1 under Simpkins, who replaced Leon Derricks, and Mike Cortez' return also contributed a lot in the streak.

Cortez, who sat out at the start of the tournament due to back problems, averages 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals in the last two wins of Alaska.

"I just hope we can dig more deep because it will definitely be a long climb for us. But the team is really having a good chemistry," Cone ended.

CARDONA SAVED THE DAY>>

2005-04-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Mark Cardona nailed a cold-blooded three-point shot with one tenth of a second yesterday to lift Harbour Centre to a heart-rending 75-73 win over a gritty Toyota Otis-Letran squad yesterday in the 2005 PBL Unity Cup at the FEU gym.

The Knights appeared to have the game in the bag after Dennis Daa hit a tough baseline jumper that enabled them to grab the lead for only the second time, 73-72, with only 15 ticks left.

But Cardona came to the Port Masters' rescue, hitting a three-point shot that proved to be the dagger in the heart of the Knights who rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second to set the tone for a cardiac finish.

Before that big basket, Cardona forced his way inside heavy traffic and his shot was blocked by the 6-foot-4 Daa with 2.7 ticks left that saw Toyota supporters breaking into thunderous applause.

It was a highly physical game that saw the match interrupted three times right in the first quarter due to flagrant and unsportsmanlike fouls.

In all, the game was marked by 55 fouls. Though he scored only 21 points, a far cry from his 31 points average in the first two games, Cardona was more satisfied with his performance this time as he shot an impressive 8-of-11 shooting.

He also had six rebounds, three steals and two assists in 25 minutes of action. The only blot in Cardona's performance was the unsportsmanlike foul slapped on him for planting an elbow at the neck of the tight-guarding Ardy Larong.

It was the second straight win for the for the Port Masters in three games while the loss was the second straight for the Intramuros-based squad after stunning defending champion Magnolia Ice Cream, 63-62, last week.

Cardona's heroics put Daa's breakout game to waste as the burly forward tallied a career-high 27 points, 12 of them in the fourth quarter where he engaged Cardona in a torrid shootout. Cardona had 11 points in the fourth.

Despite the win, Harbour coach Tonichi Yturri was far from satisfied as he lamented the team's near collapse.

"We have to play really smart. They have to learn how to compose themselves," rued Yturri. "We should know how to finish the game, hindi katulad nitong panalong ito. They are still young, masyadong reactionary sila."

Harbour's Jerwin Gaco was even ejected after hitting Larong in the crotch early in the third that enabled the Knights to methodically cut Harbour's lead down to 52-59 going into the final quarter.

Emerson Oreta ignited Toyota's whirlwind finish, hitting a three-point shot that sparked a 9-0 attack to grab the lead 73-72 with 16 seconds remaining.

The scores:

Harbour Centre 75 - Cardona, Mesina 13, Espinas 10, Bugia 9, Sanz 8, Castro 3, Membrere 3, Tenorio 2, Mendoza 2, Gaco 2, Gatumbato 2, Buenafe 0.

Toyota Otis 73- Daa 27, Macapagal 9, Oreta 7, Capati 6, Tagupa 5, Enrile 4, Larong 4, Andaya 4, Coronel 3, Rodriguez 2, Pinera 2, Tojonera 0, Alonzo 0

SOARING LA!

2005-04-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

COLD NO MORE WITH CCC CONNECTION -cablay-carriaso-cortez-

2005-04-13T21:15:00.001-07:00

Alaska stops FedEx in burning the hoops to book its second straight win despite a struggling offensive game from import Dickey Simpkins.

Alaska went on to its defense on a night when its import had an awful shooting game to hack out an impressive 87-83 stoppage over the high-scoring FedEx squad last night in the PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.

Reynel Hugnatan hit a crucial undergoal stab and Jeffrey Cariaso sank two important free throws that preserved the Aces' second straight win to improve their mark to 3-4.

Alaska import Dickey Simpkins struggled offensively as finished with 17 points on 6-of-20 shooting but he made it up with decent board work as he collared a game-high 23 rebounds, 11 on the offensive end.

The former NBA veteran led Alaska's defensive plan as the Aces limited Express, the league's top scoring team with 97.5 points per game, to a conference-low 83 markers.

Cariaso also netted 17 markers to go along with his 5 board and 6 feeds. Mike Cortez and Don Allado also contributed big, chipping in 15 and 10 markers respectively.

"FedEx is playing its best basketball right now and I told the players that nothing won't be easy in this game," said Aces mentor Tim Cone.

"And Dickey really struggled tonight. But one good thing about him is he just plays and plays. He was able to battle back that frustration," Cone added.

The Express fell to 3-4 although they were given a lot of opportunities to salvage their second straight win but could not deliver on crucial stretches.

Alaska was holding on a comfortable 83-78 lead when Arboleda hit a three-pointer at the top of the key to move within two, 81-83, 2:35 left in the game.

Import Anthony Miller had the opportunity to give FedEx the lead back but could not complete the three-point play off a foul by Cortez to level the count at 85-all, 1:43 in the game.

The Aces went empty in the next possession and Wesley Gonzales was fouled by Cortez while attacking the hoop.

But the 6'4 forward muffed both charities, leading to Hugnatan's undergoal basket off a feed by Cariaso to give Alaska an 95-83 edge, 1:04 remaining.

Miller turned the ball over in the next FedEx possession but Sonny Thoss missed on the other end to give the Express under chance to tie or retake the lead.

But Renren Ritualo, with still a lot of time in the shotclock, threw an ill-advised trey that was way off the mark.

FedEx forced Cortez to call timeout with 5 seconds left in the shotclock but Arboleda committed a useless foul on Cariaso, giving the Aces the chance to eat up the remaining 12.3 seconds.

Ritualo sent Cariaso to the 15-foot line and the veteran guard nailed the final points of the game with two free throws.

Alaska now guns its third straight victory against the rolling Coca-Cola on Thursday in Bogo, Cebu City.

ATENEO'S DAYS OF GRACE

2005-04-13T21:15:00.000-07:00

Blue Eagle deny Green Archers historic sweep

It was the last elimination round game of the 65th UAAP season that pitted who else but bitter rivals Ateneo and De La Salle. The green Archers clearly led all teams with a perfect 13-0 record coming into the game, but ending the regular season with 14-0 performance was not to be their fate. In front of a sea of blue and green in the Araneta Coliseum, the Ateneo Blue Eagles put up a good fight en route to a 76-63 pounding of the Archers, and ending the La Salle quest for a perfect record.

Gec Chia’s miracle shot against UE

September 22, 2002 was game two of best-of-three 2002 semifinals series between Ateneo and University of the East. Ateneo led the series 1-0. Just as time was about to expire, Chia banked in a jump shot from about 20 feet away to lift the Blue Eagles to a shaky 72-70 victory over the warriors that brought the whole Araneta Coliseum crowd into a cheering frenzy. The win as we know, led to an even more exciting and much-awaited finals series between Ateneo and La salle.

Larry Fonacier’s defensive gems against Mac Cardona

Who would forget this? It was a classic encounter between Ateneo and La Salle in the 2002 Uaap Finals. It was the first game and the archers’ final possession, with the Blue Eagles up by a mere two points, 72-70. Cardona lifts himself off the court to shoot, but Fonacier jumps up along with him. First Block! Cardona tries again, unfortunately for La Salle, Fonacier just won’t let him go. Second Block! Time expires. The Ateneo crowd goes wild as the Blue Eagle stake Game-One of the Best-of-three finals, and eventually coveted the Uaap basketball championships after 14 years.

ATENEO stops La Salle fifth championships

After 14 years of waiting, finally, ATENEO Blue Eagles were tagged as the UAAP Basketball Champions in expense of bitter rivals De La Salle. The moment of truth in the Uaap season ‘65 where the sea of blue and green cheered their hearts out to their respective teams. Ateneo was just really determined to exact revenge against the green archers who fell short with the lowly performance of their veterans and star players while The Blue Eagles played their best game of their lives as if it were at stake. The Ateneo crowd goes wild, shedding tears of joy with a big smile on their faces and thanking God for a so sweet victory!

A blow dealt De La Salle

After 16 long years, Ateneo ends an inaugural game-winning streak by bitter rivals De La Salle that lasted almost two decades. Ateneo fell by as many as 15 points in the third period, 61-46, but the Eagles gamely clawed their way back. The veterans pushed themselves hard towards the end to win the game. La Tenorio and Larry Fonacier sparked the fire of Ateneo’s rally and sank the last four free throws in last 21 seconds of the game to lift the Ateneo Blue Eagles past bitter rival Green Archers, 75-72.

Ateneo lose King Eagle Fonacier (Fallen Eagle)

Larry Fonacier, the acknowledge leader of the Ateneo Blue Eagles, is out for the rest of the UAAP season – his dream of a triumphant farewell ride ending in a stretcher Sunday. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – the most feared injury among athletes – on his left knee. Fonacier, arguably the most versatile amateur player in the land today, also injured his miniscus cruciate ligament (MCL) but it does not need a surgery. He’s expected to be out for the next six months.

Eagles BEST game of the season

Playing without their leader in the court, the Blue Eagles were trailed by as much as 17 points until the dying minutes of the ball game were they gamely clawed their way back. The Eagles played as if their lives were at stake and dedicating every shot to their fallen Eagle. Time winding down to 3 seconds and the game was tied 54-54, playmaker La Tenorio stepped on the gas, dribbles, stepped back and made the shot of his life. Kaboom! 57-54! Ateneo crowd went wild, chanting “La-rry! La-rry!, and again shedding tears of joy and pride.

Eagles just keep on winning, sweep round

La Tenorio to the rest on the UAAP teams: BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME!
Playing the familiar role as the Ateneo savior, Tenorio once again buried a triple with the game on the line, this time leading his team past defending champions FEU, 67-64, and to a remarkable seven-game sweep of the first round of the elimination’s.

Tenorio’s back to back heroics triples

“Ako na naman,” said the Ateneo pointguard who hit a triple over the outstretched arms of FEU defender Denok Miranda in the final 24 seconds. It broke the game’s fifth and last deadlock at 62, and the hearts of FEU supporters. Ateneo’s seven straight win. Tenorio had a similar basket against Adamson last week, hitting a triple in the final 4 seconds as Ateneo fought back from a 20-point deficit to prevail. Hitting the game-winner is turning out to be a good habit for this court wizard.

>>My Own Real Point Guard<<

2005-04-13T21:14:00.001-07:00

It has always been a known fact to almost everyone I know the fondness I have with ballers, especially point guards, inside and outside the court. I, myself didn't realize it at first that I have a collection of point guards, and I really do, from NBA,PBA, UAAP and PBL down to the Inter-Barangay League in our town. For some months now, everybody knows how I like LA TENORIO, but people around me thinks that what I feel for him isn't just a simple admiration but a special feelings that only my heart knows. I also like the guts of Peter Jun Simon and Mike Cortez, but the fondness I have for them isn't as intense as La's. I call the three of them as "MGA POINT GUARDS NG BUHAY KO"! They're all star-player in their own special ways and the most important player inside the hard court. I've always been asking for little attention they can give me! I envy their girlfriends, wishing I'm on their shoes and doing their duties as my pg's girl.

But hey, now, you see? - I have my own real point guard! And this time, I can really say: "MY OWN REAL POINT GUARD". I don't need to ask little time and attention from him, I don't have to envy ay girl this time and I'm doing the baller's girlfriend duties, to my own real point guard. I love him more the I loved pj, mike or La or even the Best point guard in the world. Though my own real point guard isn't a superstar like 'em, for me the BEST in what he does, he is a superstar in his own special ways. A superstar, in my heart,in my life,,,,forever!!!

>>_POINT GUARDS MADNESS_<

2005-04-13T21:14:00.000-07:00

The people i Love To Hate

2005-04-13T21:13:00.001-07:00

I always say that there's a thin line between hatred and love, yet, I, myself doesn't realize it though. Sometimes, I wonder if there's such thing as hating and loving at the same time. In my case, it's a prerogative that I love hating people who ironically haven't done anything wrong with me, yet I hate 'em to a fault. Is that possible or I just have emotional and psychological problems? In life, it is just normal to have enemies and along the way, you begin to hate people who despises you. And I'm a normal person who has the tendency to hate. So don't despise me if there's hatred in my heart. In other situations, it is arguably questionable why you hate people who doesn't even know your existense. This is where why people around me keeps on asking me if why do I hate the Green Archers so much? Why do I hate some of the Eagles' girlfriends? And i always come up with only one answer: "I JUST LOVE THE ATENEO BLUE EAGLES SO MUCH!" And I hate the people who despises the Eagles and I hate that girlfrien because I'm jelous to death, you know how much I love that Eagle right? That reason is more than enough right? I know it's a shallow reason to hate them, but what can I do? The more I hide it, the more it shows, the more I supressed it, the bigger it grows! That's why I just let my feelings come out. Some people share the same sentiments like mine but some will not and I understand 'em perfectly. All my friends know how I despise and hate the Archers and some of the Eagles' girlfriends (actually, I only hate one girl). These people sucks you know, for them, I suck and I don't care! well.. we're quits right, and it just serves us all right!

The people I love to hate... The people you'll learn to love and you'll love to hate!!!

Cold without The Cool Cat

2005-04-13T21:13:00.000-07:00

Last night marked the first win of my ever favorite Alaska Aces in this conference. They've been missing the services of their fiery point guard, Mike Cortez due to injury. A more composed Alaska team showed up and played last night against the hot Shell Turbo Chargers in Araneta Coliseum. Incidentally, Shell never lost its games in Araneta Coliseum since May 2003 until last night and ironically, the last team who beat 'em in Araneta is none other than the Alaska Aces, two years back then. And Alaska did it again last night, stopping Shell's Araneta's conquest and probably showing what they have and saying to everyone that Alaska is still a team to beat!

Everyone's expecting Cortez's comeback on their game in Cagayan de Oro City against the unbeaten Talk and Text Phonepals. Expect Cortez to dish out a bigger game as he is going under odservation by many critics and analysts as part of the RP pool of 21. Way to go for the Cool Cat and the Alaska Aces.

if ever you're going to leave me:).....

2005-04-13T21:12:00.001-07:00

kung sakali mang ako'y iwan mo,
huwag mong limutin ang pag-ibig ko.
iwanan ng buo ang aking puso,
dahil pag-ibig pa rin ay sa iyo!

kung sakali mang may mahanp kang iba,
tiyakin mo sanang mamahalin ka niya;
na pati buhay ay ibibigay pa,
lalagpasan pa ang pag-ibig ko sinta!

kung sakali mang ikaw ay bumalik,
bumalik ka sanang may pananabik;
na ang pag-ibig ay akin pa rin,
sana tayo ang palarin!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

if ever you're going to leave me, for the second time, i don't think i can take it and pass the pain and hurt you'll inflict in my heart. i don't expect things to go on the way i wanted 'em to be yet im hopeful that someday, you'll realize that my Love is worth keeping and remembering. im happy with the things and agreements we have for now, at least, i have something to hold on to you. i'll hold on with it and hoping at the same time that love will see you through.

How Did I Fall In Love With You?

2005-04-13T21:12:00.000-07:00

First try, first failure! Second chance, second hope! Last love, last man!

2005-04-13T21:11:00.001-07:00

First try, first failure! second chance, second hope! Last Love, last man!

Isn't it they always say that: Love is lovelier the second time around?!

May 17, 2003 marked our day together… we cared, we loved and we lust together to a fault... At first we were happy but for some reasons, things did not work out the way we wanted them to be and our plans started to fall into pieces… petty quarrels led to bigger and complicated ones and without realizing it, everything collapsed like ashes in the wind. Then I thought, that, some good things never last, really they does not! Yet, at the one corner of my mind, there was a flick of hope that one day, when we meet again, things will work out just fine for the two of us! For some time, we see and exchanged messages from one another. We remained friends, and that was the good thing I did not regret doing because weeks ago, when I thought that my world was enough and I am totally over him, he proved myself wrong. cause as things happened, I guess I am not over him yet despite of what happened before cause I still can not resist him though. We met again, by this time, mature enough to decide and think and do the right thing. We talked things over and now, March 8, 2005 marks another unforgettable experience I had. And I realize as well that things were still like the way they were before… we are dreaming together and hoping that things will work out this time for the two of us. It feels like coming back home again after a long time, in his arms, in his security, in his care and in his love.

If I had known, I did not let a year of separation past just like that. Supposedly, we will be two years on May but now we are back to scratch and will start anew.:) But those were all part of the past, and now, we will stand by the present and live by the future… Together! :)

Home sweet Home:)

2005-04-13T21:11:00.000-07:00

Pampanga – a place where I was born into this world, a place where I live and hopefully, a place where I will take my last breath. It’s just a simple serene town nestled by naïve, peace-loving and hospitable Capampangans whose hearts are open doors to everyone, a place I proudly call MY HOME!

My province can’t be denied small in size but rich in tourism and in historical places. Some of these are the famous 1. HILAGA (formerly Paskuhan village), which is Christmas all year round, 2. Bacolor, also the first seat of congress in the Philippines, 3. In Lubao, the St. Augustine Church which is the third oldest church in the country, 4. Also, the majestic Mt. Arayat with its almost perfect cone and Hot Springs.

If you want to unwind from work… then here’s the suitable places, less traffic, less pollution but certainly not left out by technology. With Clark Air-Base located in Angeles City and the two shopping mall in the City of San Fernando. Who’ll say this is just a third class province?

Did you know that the late President Diosdado Macapagal was a Capampangan? Just like his daughter whose our seated president today, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Jovito Salonga, Gil Puyat, Ricardo Puno Sr., rey Langit and Lito Lapid are also politicians from Pampanga. Jose Abad Santos, a great Filipino who chose to die rather than betray his own country, also is a Capampangan.
Capampangans are also into show business and they are just too many to mention ‘em all.

Pampangenos are also known for their colorful parols or Christmas Lanterns that are like flickering stars. They add Christmas spirit inside the home that is why Pampanga was once declared as the “Christmas capital of the Philippines”.
Turrones De Casoy, Tocino, Suman and atcahra are just some of the mouth-watering delicasies we Capampangans are proud of. And hey, did you know that we, Capampangans, are the Best in Philippine cuisine? Yeah, we have all the mouth-watering dishes you’ll simply enjoy and you’ll eat your heart out with our delicious exotic foods.

I will not deny that I have a dream to travel around the world. I will not deny, too, that I certainly will keep coming back to Pampanga, my blest dwelling place. MY HOME SWEET HOME!

hate 'em more

2005-04-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

darn! i hate 'em more! i got tired out of nothing, i went to their school yesterday, supposedly to watch them play against the Alaska Aces, unfortunately - the game was the day before.. damn! they are not even worth my time, effort and energy... I should have done more meaningful things instead of going there, the Archers were just dribbling, shooting and running their design plays..yet there's no Aces around the gym. Instead of going in Taft, i could have at least went to Katipunan, where everything's worth my time, effort and energy.. if only.... if only....

confusedddddddddddddddddddd

2005-04-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

Oh my God!!!
I'm on this another situation where I'm on a dilemma again.... Things could have been better if "J" didn't come back in my life...I'm happy with my present anyway then all of a sudden, my world turned into a mess in a couple of 3 days, I've always been thought to choose, but in this is situation that I'm into now, I don't know which to decide 'cause I'm afraid to choose the wrong decision, to fail again and to lose the other man u know. I was hurt by "J" before yet I realized I'm still not over him yet, but the intense of the feelings I had with him back then are still as intense as today... My golly, what I am gonna do??? I'm torn between a Good man and a not so bad man! hahaha! The YEO look-a-like or the CARDONA look-a-like? You tell me guys....:)

OR

A beautiful dream...

2005-04-13T21:08:00.001-07:00

dreamed I had an interview with God.

“Come in, God said. “So, you would like to interview Me?”
“If you have the time,” I said.
God smiled and said, “My time is eternity and is enough to do everything. What questions do you have in mind to ask me?”“

What surprises you most about mankind?”

God answered:

“That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.”
“That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore health.”
“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for present nor for future.”
“That they live as if they will never die, and die as if they never lived.”

God’s hands took mine and we were silent for awhile and then I asked…

“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”

God replied with a smile:

“To learn that they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is to let themselves be loved.”
“To learn that what is most valuable is not what they have in their lives, but who they have in their lives”
“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. All will be judge individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis!”
“To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but it is one who needs the least."
“To learn that it only takes a few seconds, to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes mamy years to heal them.”
“To learn that money can buy everything but happiness.”
“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it totally different.”
“To learn that a true friend is someone who knows everything about them…. and likes them anyway.”
“To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves.”

I sat for awhile enjoying the moment. I thanked Him for His time and for all that He has done for my family, and me and He replied,
“Anytime. I’m 24 hours a day. All you have to do is ask for me, and I’ll answer.”

you're still my bestfriend

2005-04-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Why do I always have to cry for something I know I can no longer hold on to? This is the question that boggles my mind. I always feel like crying whenever I get the chance to remember the moments my friend and I used to spend together. I know I should just accept the sad truth that things will never go back to normal between the two of us, but it hurts me. It’s just so hard to let go of something that was such a big part of my life. Some people say I should simply value the time I’m spending apart from my friend so I can discover myself, but this is just too painful for me to do. Now, I ask myself, what went wrong?

It was back in my high school days when we first met. We bonded and it eventually led to a sense of belonging. I treasure those moments when I treated him as my brother. We grew closer but despite all my expectations that we’d be better friends, we eventually got into a misunderstanding. I’ve started to feel empty since then.

I’ve accepted my mistakes and have tried to apologize but it’s just too tough to win back his friendship and trust. Though he’s no longer interested to be my friend, I still want to fix our situation. I know I must now start to say the word “goodbye,” but it will cost me countless tears before I recover. I once told myself that I’m being silly, and that I probably don’t deserve to have him, but it’s just too difficult to pretend that I’m not affected.

They say if you truly treasure someone in your heart, it doesn’t matter how much he or she has failed you. The important thing is that you still trust and accept that someone as a friend no matter what. The trust and acceptance he had for me is no longer there and I really can’t blame him if that is the way he wants it to be. But our memories will remain alive and I will treasure them forever.

Eventually, I know that when we leave behind the conflict, we’ll both be all right in the end. Each of us has our own lives to lead. After failed attempts to become his friend again, I realize that it might be good for him to go live his life and welcome more acquaintances. It’s painful, but I have to respect this decision and let him be free. I know our relationship didn’t last or work out the way I expected it to, but I’m glad our paths once crossed in high school. Because without the hurt the he has given me, I may not have this deep sense of having learned something from him. I know I can no longer look for another person exactly like him, and I know it’s unlikely for him to return to me. But I’m still hoping even if it’ll take forever to have his friendship once more.

missed La's game:(*

2005-04-13T21:07:00.000-07:00

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it sucks in the head>> thinking of what's happening out there in the Feu gym..
because of some unavoidable reasons, I wasn't able to come in the One Big Blue Eb to watch the Ateneo Blue Eagles' game>> specially, it'll be Larry's comeback game after six months of rehabilitaion due to a knee injury he got back in Uaap season.
i should have been there, with them, cheering my hearts out! jeering for the Blue Eagles>> but I couldn't do anything about it...I can't join 'em! all i can do is hope for a win for them to move on to the next round!

really an accident prone>>tsk!tsk!

2005-04-13T21:06:00.001-07:00

Oh my God!!
I was on my way in the computer cafe when I fell on the stairs of the house... first accident!
I was riding the bike>>pedalled it and kaboom! i fumbled and lost my balance! shit>> too many people saw me!! (jahe tlaga>>pati ex ko nakita yun)
I was about to park the bike when a car keeps on horning...i never know, I was on the wrong side of the road> how ignorant right?> another shamefull thing i've done! tsk... poor little me!
In a span of 20 minutes, i met three accidents... oh my!! really clumsy...

A simple hello!

2005-04-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

I have always felt symphaty and compassion for the kids I see at school walking all alone, for the ones that sit in the back of the room while everyone snickers and makes fun of them. But i never did anything about it. I guess I figured that someone else would. I did not take the time to really think about the depth of their pain. Then one day I thought, what if I did take a memonet out of my busy schedule to simply say hello to someone without a friend or stop and chat with someone eating by herself? And I did! It felt good to brighten up someone's life. How did I know I did? Because I remember the day a simple hello change my life forever.:)

ROYAL RUMBLE

2005-04-13T21:04:00.000-07:00

Collegiate Chaos: NCAA

Believe it or not, violent post-game melees were very much a part of the NCAA’s past. The year 1962 was said to have been the “black mark” for NCAA, as player brawls marred the basketball season, resulting in the suspension of a number of NCAA competitions. Since then, violence struck the league regularly.

The early 1970s saw the frequent holding of close-door games because of the fan’s rowdy behavior. During those times many young high school students were gravely injured during post-game fights. Four school stood out—namely ATENEO, La Salle, Letran and San Beda. The rumbles were serious indeed. An example was the December 1971 exhibition game at the Loyola Center (now the Loyola Gym in Ateneo), pitting the 1969 BCAA champions, ATENEO, and the 1971 champions La Salle. During the game, tempers flared and on-court scuffles occurred.

Ateneo won the game, but it did not even end there. The next day, newspapers reported the alleged shooting of a number of Ateneans walking home from the game. Luckily, no one was killed. Most of the fights were not just “throw-and-run” but were really mano a mano. The smashing of windshields was rampant, and as were the pelting of rocks and coins and the attack on the winning teams.

Games like these were always hotly contested and crowd tempers flew easily. During the 1977 championships between ATENEO and San Beda, crowd behavior was said to have deteriorated with every game. This led to the final playoff game held behind close doors.

Unfortunately, such violent acts did not just happen during basketball games. There were also swinging of bats between opposing softball players and the mocking and the jeering at competitors with spiked shoes in hand during Track and Field meets.

Anarchy in the UAAP

The first thing that comes to mind is “The Ateneo-La Salle” but just you’d know, Ateneo transferred to UAAP during 1978-1979 season because of the prevalence of post-game brawls in the NCAA. For the same reason, La Salle Followed suits a couple of years after. You can say that their rivalry in the NCAA was carried over to the UAAP, and since then, both have seen each other as bitter contenders not just in sports, but in academics as well. Perennial victors UST and DLSU dominated the 1990s, yet the blue and green match-ups were always the must awaited ones.

It’s not surprising to see tempers rising and emotions flaring during crucial games. Today’s scuffles, though, are not as harsh as compared to those back in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, usually just the throwing of debris on court and the typical verbal exchanges between players and spectators.

Of course there was the recent post-game melee between former Ateneo players and La Salle alumni during their 2003 semifinals game, which Ateneo won. It involved a punching incident between the two camps. Fortunately, such episodes are rare nowadays. The ADMU-DLSU rivalry seems to have lightened up through the years, but from the looks of it, it’s not about to die down anytime soon either.

addiction!>justify!

2005-04-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

my Life has never been the same again since I "engaged" myself to the Ateneo Blue Eagles..
i learned how to cut classes just to catch their games and go to far places just to see them>
having their picture is much of a bliss a "fan" would love to have> mind you, i did the CRAZIEST thing i didn't even think that i would ever do in my life just to get their pics and autographs..
i have learned to save money>> (to buy Tickets for the games, Ateneo jersey's, magazines where their faces are flaunt as if they are being bargained...
is it my fault that they are addictus?
well>>>There's still an answer in this addiction that i have.............

recuerdos de centro

Table for One

and so im back.. is it for real?!

and after 48 years...

Finally, school year is over.

sooo much for march!

>>>POINT GUARD MADNESS<<<

Letter of LA Tenorio to the Ateneo Community

ACES BOW OUT

WILD CAT

it's been a while...

The Pool

a dream game or a nightmare?

when we are one..

long, rainy and tiring thursday..

nothin' to say...

How Did I Fall In Love With You?

soooo sorry.. :(

Kontrobersyal's controversy..

busy busy sem break..

missing you

Love is Fool >>> An Ode to MY SPITFIRE

Wish Granted: Ateneo beats UE to forge Showdown with La Salle

All Eyes On Tenorio as Eagles Try to Overcome Adversity

bitter in love?

THE POWER OF BEING A WOMAN!!!

The Arms of the One Who Loves You

We Love L.A.! Tenorio's 25 Masterful in Ateneo's VICTORY

Tour de South

Tenorio Leads Eagles To 6th Win

Fonacier Bids Blue and White Goodbye

my three soaring eagles!

>>>_The Soaring Eagles_<<<

Back To Back

THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE ATENEO BLUE EAGLES!!!

Eagle Rally Falls Short Versus FEU

Black Magic for Blue Eagles

Tenorio's Triple-Double Powers Eagles to Victory

Opening Day Obliteration

MOVING ON

Tell Me Where It Hurts

Questions to the BLUE EAGLES!

SO..HAVE A ..HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

SUDDEN DEATH FRIDAY

GRUDGE MATCH

on happiness

MY COOL CAT

>>just the way they wanted it to be<<

HOT HOT HOT COOL CAT

vacation galore

MY FAIRY GODMOTHER

SEVENTH HEAVEN

THREE TIME.....BIGTIME!!!

>>>SIX AND COUNTING!!!<<<

so i have something to say.............

>>>ONE TEAM<<<

>>>__QUICK CAT__<<<

Hula...Hoop!!

EAGLES' CONNECTION THIS TIME>>>:)

ANOTHER ROAD TEST!

CARDONA SAVED THE DAY>>

SOARING LA!

COLD NO MORE WITH CCC CONNECTION -cablay-carriaso-cortez-

ATENEO'S DAYS OF GRACE

>>My Own Real Point Guard<<

>>_POINT GUARDS MADNESS_<

The people i Love To Hate

Cold without The Cool Cat

if ever you're going to leave me:).....

How Did I Fall In Love With You?

First try, first failure! Second chance, second hope! Last love, last man!

Home sweet Home:)

hate 'em more

confusedddddddddddddddddddd

A beautiful dream...

you're still my bestfriend

missed La's game:(*

really an accident prone>>tsk!tsk!

A simple hello!

ROYAL RUMBLE

>>>QUICK CAT<<<