Almadro sees nothing wrong with 'Walang duwag na Ravena' pep talk

COACH Oliver Almadro’s words of encouragement seemed to fire up Dani Ravena, and it drew mixed reactions on social media.

Almadro tried to motivate Ravena to go for the saves, with the match tied at a set each and a point separating Ateneo-Motolite and Pocari Sweat in the third set of their PVL Open Conference match on Sunday at Imus Sports Complex in Imus City, Cavite.

“Believe me, you’re very good, don’t doubt. Ravena ka, walang duwag na Ravena. Do you understand?” Almadro told the sophomore Lady Eagle, daughter of TNT coach Bong Ravena and former volleyball player Mozzy, and sister of basketball stars Kiefer and Thirdy.

“You know what you’re doing, sometimes nagda-doubt ka lang kung tama ‘yung gagawin mo or hindi,” he continued. “Just follow the system, follow the process, start at the line then move, do you understand? You’re doing good, believe me.”

The words seemed to motivate Ravena as she registered 16 digs and 11 excellent receptions in the four-set win.

While Almandro was praised online for the motivational talk, some believe it was unnecessary.

"Ravena ka. Walang duwag na Ravena."

Coach O tries to inspire Dani mid-game. 🙌 #PVLonABSCBN pic.twitter.com/jNptTxaHM3 

— ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) September 23, 2018

But Almadro believes it worked, not only for Ravena but the rest of the squad.

“Siguro, kasi nakabalik eh. Siguro nakatulong ‘yun,” said Almadro.

“Sana mga ganoon ko, alam niyo naman hyper ako eh, sana ‘yung mga ganoon ko mag-click sa utak nila. ‘Yun ang hinahabol ko eh,” he said.

“Wala naman talagang Ravenang duwag eh, tama naman,” he added.

Bea de Leon, Kat Tolentino power Ateneo past Pocari in PVL Open

Kat Tolentino leads the Lady Eagles with 19 points. PHOTO: DANTE PERALTA

ATENEO-Motolite defeated Pocari Sweat-Air Force, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20, 30-28, to start its campaign in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference on Sunday at Imus Sports Complex in Imus City, Cavite.

Veterans Kat Tolentino and skipper Bea de Leon led the way for the Lady Eagles with 19 and 12 points, respectively, while rookie Vanessa Gandler made a good impression with nine markers and 14 digs.

“Kami syempre, we’re super, super happy that we won our first game. It’s a good start, its a good sign for us,” said de Leon.

It was also Oliver Almadro’s first win with the Lady Eagles after taking over in May.

Kim Gequillana also had nine points and Maddie Madayag scored eight for Ateneo.

Myla Pablo scored 30 points for Pocari Sweat-Air Force, while Jeanette Panaga had 16 markers.

https://www.spin.ph/volleyball/pvl/bea-de-leon-kat-tolentino-ateneo-pocari-sweat-pvl-open-a796-20180923?ref=home_featured_2

Pep talk from La Salle coach brings out best from Encho Serrano

ENCHO Serrano’s first two games in the UAAP didn’t reflect why he’s one of the most celebrated rookies entering this season.

All of that changed with a little pep talk from La Salle coach Louie Gonzalez.

The former high school star from Pampanga finally showed glimpses of his tremendous potential on Sunday, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds in La Salle's 82-72 win over University of the East.

All it took was a little talk with his coach, who asked the high-flyer to focus on defense and let the offense come to him.

Serrano obliged.

“Actually hindi pa talaga ako ganun ka-comportable, before the game sinabihan ako ni coach na, ‘Hindi ako susuko sa 'yo. Dahan-dahanin natin yan,’ dahil first time ko naman to at walang pang experience,” said Serrano.

“Sabi niya, ‘Basta kuha ka lang ng kumpyansa. Pag pasok mo gusto mo umopensa kaagad, wag mong ilagay yun sa isip mo. Unahin mo muna yung depensa hanggang sumunod sa opensa mo,’” he added.

That was all the motivation Serrano needed as he looked a lot more confident on the floor, pumping much-needed energy into the Green Archers' offense off the bench while playing solid defense the entire game.

“Ngayon pag pasok ko pinakita ko talaga kay coach na hindi ko sasayangin ang opportunity na binigay niya sakin, dedepensa talaga ako ng 100 percent. Lumabas naman at sumunod pa ang opensa. Okay naman,” he added.

However, Serrano insisted he’s still far from where he wants to be, saying there are still a lot of facets in his game that he needs to work on particularly his free-throw shooting after going 1-of-6 from the stripe.

“Yung free throws ko, ang dami kong miss kanina, pinapasok ko kasi sa isip ko na na-pressure ako, inuunahan ko yung sarili ko ng pressure na baka mag miss ako. Siguro kailangan lang, mag-start ako sa practice dahil marami pa akong iimprove.”

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/pep-talk-from-la-salle-coach-brings-out-best-from-encho-serrano-a1331-20180923?ref=home_featured_1

advance HARD COPY Copier Paper A4 70GSM and Seagull Clearbook Refill JC330 A4 10 sheets, 30 holes

HP 680 Tri-color Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (F6V26AA)

HP 680 Black Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (F6V27AA)

Seagull Clearbook Refill JC330 A4 10 sheets 30 holes

advance HARD COPY Copier Paper A4 70GSM

Prices:

• HP 680 Tri-color Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (F6V26AA) - 480
• HP 680 Black Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (F6V27AA) - 480
• advance Hardcopy Copy Paper A470GSM - ₱ 266
• Seagull Clearbook Refill Jc330 A4 10 sheets, 30 holes - ₱ 38

UAAP: FEU Tamaraws vent ire on UP Maroons to atone for shock loss

FAR Eastern University came out guns firing and never looked back as it tore through University of the Philippines, 89-73, in the UAAP Season 81 on Sunday at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Coming off an upset loss at the hands of University of Santo Tomas last week, the Tamaraws laid the brunt of their rage on the Fighting Maroons as they opened the game with an 8-0 blast and never looked back.

Jasper Parker and Axel Iñigo set the tone early as they charged through the Maroons defense in the first half like bulls tearing through red cloth, before continuing to pounce on the Maroons in the second half – leading by as many as 25 points near the end of the third period.

The closest the Fighting Maroons ever got was within 14 early in the fourth but that the Tamaraws responded with bombs from beyond the arc to stymy that rally.

“It was a defensive game para sa amin. Yung opensa namin, bonus lang. Good job by everyone, the players stuck to our gameplan,” said FEU coach Olsen Racela as they improved to 2-1 for the season.

“Again, the run was an effect of our defense kaya nagalit ako nung nag 10-0 run sila (nung fourth). Hindi kami dapat nag-stop ng offense with offense. UP had an off night. Again, maganda rin yung naging execution namin,” he added.

Prince Orizu had a perfect night with 15 points on 7-7 shooting alongside seven boards while putting the clamps on Bright Akhuetie who finishe with nine points on 4-11 shooting.

Arvin Tolentino added 13 points, Wendell Comboy finished with 12 while Parker and Iñigo  finished with 11 points apiece.

Javi Gomez de Liano led the Maroons with 15 points as they dropped their second consecutive game following a rousing start to the season.

The scores:

FEU 89 – Orizu 15, Tolentino 13, Comboy 12, Parker 11, Inigo 11, Cani 8, Ebona 8, Tuffin 5, Stockton 3, Gonzales 2, Escoto 1, Bayquin 0

UP 73 – Gomez de Liano Ja 15, Gomez de Liano Ju 13, Manzo 11, Desiderio 10, Akhuetie 9, Prado 8, Vito 3, Murrell 2, Lim 2, Jaboneta 0, Tungcab 0, Gozum 0, Dario 0, Spencer 0

QUARTERS: 25-13, 49-35, 69-46, 89-73

In-form Phoenix continues to roll, deals Magnolia first loss

PHOENIX notched its third straight win, handing Magnolia a 95-82 defeat on Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Eugene Phelps had 36 points, 20 rebounds, and four blocks as the Fuel Masters improved  to 5-1 (win-loss) and extended the best start to a conference in franchise history.

As a misfiring Magnolia side slumped to its first loss in three games after making just 29 of 90 shots, Phoenix continued its rise since acquiring Calvin Abueva in a trade.

“For me, one of the best ang Magnolia especially sa defense. We were able to put a clamp on their offensive guys especially in the third quarter,” said Phoenix coach Louie Alas.

Phoenix is now in second place in the standings, just behind unbeaten Blackwater.

The Fuel Masters went on a 7-0 run to open a 82-72 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Phelps' two-hand jam extended the lead to 87-75 with 3:33 left.

Matthew Wright had 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists while Justin Chua had 12 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks for Phoenix, which also got nine points and 10 rebounds from Calvin Abueva.

Romeo Travis had 28 points, 19 rebounds, and two blocks but made just 11 of 21 shots, missing a number of attempts from point-blank range when the game got away from the Hotshots in the final stretch.

Jio Jalalon, Ian Sangalang, and Mark Barroca each added 11 points for the Hotshots. Jalalon, however, fouled out with five minutes left in the game.

The scores:

Phoenix 95 – Phelps 36, Wright 13, Chua 12, Revilla 9, Jazul 9, Abueva 9, Perkins 7, Wilson 0, Intal 0.

Magnolia 82 – Travis 28, Jalalon 11, Sangalang 11, Barroca 11, Lee 8, Ramos 6, dela Rosa 3, Melton 2, Galaminda 2, Reavis 0, Herndon 0, Pascual 0, Brondial 0.

Quarters: 30-19; 48-48; 71-67; 95-82.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/in-form-phoenix-continues-to-roll-deals-magnolia-first-loss-a795-20180923?ref=feed_1_section

Bataan Risers make it eight MPBL wins in row after holding off Sharks

Former JRU star Bryon Villarias shows the way or Bataan. PHOTO: BATAAN RISERS FACEBOOK PAGE

BATAAN and Makati continued their impressive run in the MPBL Datu Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig.

Ex-pro Byron Villarias came away with a double double as the Risers survived a tough stand by the Cebu Sharks, 76-69, for a league-best eighth straight win.

The cousin of NLEX Road Warrior rookie guard Kiefer Ravena scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Two more others finished in double figures – Pamboy Raymundo with 12 and Jeepy Faundo with 10 - as Bataan improved to 8-1 for the solo lead in the Northern Division.

Villarias’ double-double effort was matched by Cedric Ablaza, who had 15 points and 10 boards in powering the Makati Skyscrapers to a tense 67-64 triumph over the Valenzuela Classic.

The 6-foot-3 Ablaza joined forces with ex-pro Rudy Lingganay in scoring the last three points from the free throw line for Makati, which won a second straight game to improve to 6-3.

Valenzuela, which dropped to 2-7 after a fifth straight loss, had a chance to send the game to overtime, but Rocky Acidre’s three-point try failed to hit the mark in the last two seconds.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/byron-villarias-bataan-risers-cebu-sharks-mpbl-a1373-20180923?ref=feed_2_section

Olsen Racela relieved to see FEU Tamaraws quickly bounce back

OLSEN Racela is delighted with how his players responded following Far Eastern University’s upset loss at the hands of the University of Santo Tomas last week.

Displaying the fire and tenacity that was sorely missing in that game, the Tamaraws came up with their most impressive outing of the UAAP Season 81 so far, blowing past University of the Philippines on Tuesday.

“Good bounce back win. It had to take a game like we played against UST for us to really play things possession by possession,” said Racela.   

For the 47-year-old coach, it takes the pain of a loss to truly make his players realize the warnings that he’s been talking about.

And playing a strong team like the Fighting Maroons, he’s happy that they finally showed up.

“Hindi minor yun, major yun. Of course, yun yung klailangan namin matutunan. I always remind these players about that pero kailangan ata ma-experience muna nila,” Racela said.

“Hindi enough yung, parang akong magulang e. Di ba gaganyanin mo yung bata tapos papasok dito, lalabas dito, unless ma-experience nila talaga yung sinasabi mo, dun nila maiingraine sa utak nila. I think that’s what happened,” Racela added.

Racela believes the nine-day break allowed them to reflect on their mishaps and refocus on what they really wanted to do.

“I gave them two days off. Para makarecover sila. Killer week yun para sa amin eh,” said Racela.

“That was also an opportunity for us to focus on our fundamentals. I think It showed on this game.”

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/olsen-racela-feu-tamaraws-ust-tigers-up-maroons-uaap-season-81-a1331-20180923?ref=feed_2_section

Prince Orizu eclipses Bright Akhuetie in matchup of top big men

PRINCE Orizu finally got a chance to play with his good pal in Bright Akhuetie in the UAAP Season 81 and it’s pretty clear who got the better of that match-up.

Orizu’s Far Eastern University came away with an 89-73 win over fellow Nigerian Akhuetie and University of the Philippines on Sunday in San Juan.

The 6-foot-8 slotman had 15 points and seven rebounds while also putting the clamps on the highly-touted Akhuetie who finished with nine points on 3-11 shooting.

“Bright is like one of my best friends. We push each other to do our best because he's a really good player,” said Orizu.

“I just needed to stand my ground because I did not want to be the friend who loses,” he added.

As Akhuetie continued to miss, Orizu was there picking his spots, making all of his seven shots to continue what has been an impressive season so far.

“Did not know that actually. I only knew about it when my teammates told me about it. We were focused on our defense and executing our offense so the shots just sort of came for me,” he said.

Coming off a disappointing loss against the University of Santo Tomas last week where he saw a career night of 25 points and 15 rebounds go down the drain, Orizu was determined to translate his stellar individual play to a win.

This time around, they got the results that they’ve wanted.

“It's all about about defense which Coach O (Olsen Racela) has been preaching a lot. Every since the pre-season, he was talking about the defensive game. We came short in UST because we didn't do very well on defense,” Orizu said.

“So I talked to my teammates and my coaches about how we can come back stronger. We remembered on how we played defense against La Salle. The offense itself just came in itself. We are more of a defensive team.”

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/prince-orizu-bright-akhuetie-feu-tamaraws-up-maroons-uaap-season-81-a1331-20180923?ref=feed_2_section

Wolves granting Butler trade request after contrasting desires by management

AFTER keeping one of their stars, The Minnesota Timberwolves are eager to part ways with their other.

Following their move to sign Karl-Anthony Towns to a five-year, $190-million extension, the Wolves are determined to trade Jimmy Butler.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the development on Sunday, Manila time.

Minnesota is aligning its organizational focus on next step of trading All-Star Jimmy Butler, league sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 23, 2018

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN solidified the report, saying Wolves owner Glen Taylor has instructed president and head coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden to put Butler on the trading block, ordering them to act swiftly on the matter.
Butler has been basically requesting for a trade after saying he has no intention to re-sign with the Wolves next summer. And it seems the Western conference club has given in to his wishes.
Layden, Wojnarowski said, has tried to deny inquiries from other teams about the availability of Butler, but the big boss has other plans.

Thibodeau’s general manager, Scott Layden, had been shutting down trade inquires for Butler in recent days, and Taylor has demanded that Layden not only take calls on potential deals, but reach out to initiate conversations, league sources said. This is all really...unique. https://t.co/RwoI9RSvGz

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 23, 2018

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nba/jimmy-butler-trade-request-minnesota-timberwolves-glen-taylor-scott-layden-tom-thibodeau-a1931-20180923?ref=feed_4_section

Etheridge surrenders five goals as Aguero, Manchester City blank Cardiff

Manchester City's David Silva, center left, celebrates with Sergio Aguero, right, and Bernardo Silva after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad stadium in Manchester, En PHOTO: AP

CARDIFF, Wales — Sergio Aguero celebrated signing a new contract with Manchester City by scoring the opening goal in a 5-0 win over Cardiff in the English Premier League on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).

The Argentina striker's fourth league goal of the season came on his 300th appearance for City, which bounced back from its surprise midweek loss to Lyon in the Champions League.

Bernardo Silva, Ikay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez — with two second-half goals as a substitute — also scored at Cardiff City Stadium as City recorded a fifth win in the opening six games of its title defense.

City announced on Friday that Aguero penned a one-year extension to his contract, tying him to the club until 2021 and likely meaning he'll see out a decade at Etihad Stadium.

The fans' favorite was back in the starting lineup after getting dropped to the bench against Lyon and was dangerous throughout, getting his goal in the 32nd by finishing off a squared ball by Bernardo.

The Portugal playmaker turned scorer three minutes later when he flicked in a cross from Leroy Sane.

Gundogan curled in a classy third just before halftime after exchanging passes with Raheem Sterling, before Mahrez scored in the 67th — with his first since joining in the offseason from Leicester — soon after replacing Aguero and again in the 89th.

https://www.spin.ph/football/neil-etheridge-cardiff-city-manchester-city-sergio-aguero-premier-league-a994-20180923?ref=feed_4_section

Johansen Aguilar

Johansen Aguilar and Joshua Desamero for agonswim Florida Gators

Joshua Desamero

Johansen Aguilar

Both two are they would staying in the U.S. when Desamero was 16 and Aguilar was 16 at that time, he signed with agonswim to wear Florida Gators 1153-1 Mesh Training Suit Fully Front & Back Lined.

it also comes with speedo speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000)

speedo speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000)

ABS-CBN sets record straight on Nestle report

ABS-CBN News had no intention to cause misinformation when it published two stories about food and beverage giant Nestle's possible pullout from the Philippines last week.

ABS-CBN News' story, published on Sept. 6, on Nestle's plans in the Philippines, was based on a report from Nikkei Asian Review, a credible Japanese business news agency.

Following a clarification from Nestle on Sept. 7, and subsequent online criticism from administration supporters, ABS-CBN News re-validated the basis for Nikkei story, which was also carried as far back as Sept. 3 by the Manila Bulletin and the Manila Standard. The Philippine Star published its version on Sept. 5.

 There was no misrepresentation of comments made by Ernesto Mascenon, Senior Vice-President and Head of Corporate Affairs at Nestle's Philippine unit.

In an interview with reporters, Mascenon was asked about the second tranche of tax reforms aimed at companies, to which he replied:

"That's what we're requesting them, that TRAIN 2 address the disadvantage of the local manufacturers who use local agricultural products against those who are importing finished products especially from ASEAN."

Pressed how local manufacturers should benefit from tax reform, he said: "How can we become competitive? Is there a way? Kasi otherwise, the option for us is to, we will close down our manufacturing here and just move to Indonesia or Vietnam or Malaysia and import."

Nestle issued its clarification on Sept. 7, one day after the ABS-CBN report. ABS-CBN News published the clarification promptly on Sept. 7, which said "Nestle Philippines is not planning to close any of its manufacturing facilities in the Philippines.”

To avoid confusion, ABS-CBN News also updated the Sept. 6 story, to tell readers that Nestle has clarified the statement of its own official.

ABS-CBN News reported truthfully on the issue. We report on official comments as they are made, and report on succeeding statements, even if they are official denials.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/10/18/abs-cbn-sets-record-straight-on-nestle-report

Mga Makabayang Awitin (Philippine Patriotic Songs)

Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas
(Philippine National Anthem)

Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo'y buhay

Lupang hinirang
Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil

Sa dagat at bundok
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw;
May dilag and tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati't pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa'yo.

Bayan Ko
(My Country)

Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto't bulaklak
Pag-ibig ang sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda't dilag

At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa

Ibon mang may layang lumipad
Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag
Ang di magnasang makaalpas

Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha ko't dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdal laya

Pilipinas Kong Mahal
(My Beloved Philippines)

Ang bayan ko'y tanging ikaw
Pilipinas kong mahal
Ang puso ko at buhay man
Sa iyo'y ibibigay
Tungkulin ko'y gagampanan
Na laging kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo'y babantayan
Pilipinas kong hirang

Ako ay Pilipino
(I am a Filipino)

Ako ay Pilipino
Ang dugo'y maharlika
Likas sa aking puso
Adhikaing kay ganda
Sa Pilipinas na aking bayan
Lantay na Perlas ng Silanganan
Wari'y natipon ang kayamanan
ng Maykapal
Bigay sa 'king talino
Sa mabuti lang laan
Sa aki'y katutubo
Ang maging mapagmahal
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Isang bansa, 'sang diwa
ang minimithi ko
Sa bayan ko't bandila
Laan buhay ko't diwa
Ako ay Pilipino
Pilipinong totoo
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.

Panatang Makabayan
(Pledge of Patriotism)

Original Version

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas
Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan.
Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi
Ako'y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan,

Upang maging malakas;
Maligaya at kapakipakinabang.
Bilang ganti ay diringgin ko
Ang payo ng aking mga magulang.

Susundin ko ang mga
Tuntunin ng aking paaralan;
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin ng
Isang mamamayang makabayan
At masunurin sa batas.

Paglilingkuran ko ang aking bayan
Nang walang pag-iimbot
At nang buong katapatan.
Sisikapin kong maging
Isang tunay na Pilipino
Sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.

Current Version

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,
Aking lupang sinilangan,
Tahanan ng aking lahi;
Kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
Maging malakas, masipag at marangal.

Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
Diringgin ko ang payo
ng aking magulang,
Susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan,
Tutuparin ko ang tungkulin
Ng mamamayang makabayan:
Naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal
Nang buong katapatan.

Iaalay ko ang aking buhay,
pangarap, pagsisikap
sa bansang Pilipinas.

Ildefonso brothers, NU spoil Ayo's UST coaching debut

The NU Bulldogs hold off a late UST run to dispatch the Tigers and new coach Aldin Ayo

Ildefonso brothers Dave and Shaun starred as the National U Bulldogs tripped the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, 75-70, at the start of their campaign in the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, September 8 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Dave Ildefonso had a marvelous debut with a team-high 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His brother Shaun tallied a double-double of 10 points and 11 boards.

Senegalese big man Issa Gaye was a defensive monster with 6 points, 7 blocks and 4 boards to also lift the Bulldogs, who held off a late UST run and spoiled the coaching debut of former champion La Salle mentor Aldin Ayo.

After a back and forth first half, the upstart Bulldogs broke away in the third quarter as they outscored the lost Tigers, 21-9, for a 54-37 lead heading into the 4th quarter.

Boosted by Gilas cadet Troy Rike, the Ildefonso brothers showed their versatility on offense with hard drives and pinpoint shooting as Jamike Jarin’s squad created a double-digit separation.

However, UAAP juniors MVP CJ Cansino changed that in the final frame with 6 straight points for UST, ending with a rare 4-point play to slash the NU lead to 8, 60-52.

Cameroonian big man Steve Akomo brought it down to 7, 60-67, with a mid-range jumper at the 4:10 mark.

In the end, UST’s run was all for nothing as NU's John Lloyd Clemente was left open on the break for the dagger layup, 74-68, with 25 seconds left.

Despite, the win, Jarin found a lot to improve on.“[Us] coaches, we’re not satisfied,” he said post-game.

“We played really good in the 3rd quarter and all of a sudden, we didn’t play selflessly in the 4th quarter," added Jarin. "That only shows that we really have a young team. We need to mature fast in order to compete this season.”

But Jarin gave credit to his young guns. “I look good because of the way they play,” he said.

Super rookies Cansino and Dave Ildefonso made noise in the first half amid struggling team vets as they led both their squads with 10 points apiece.

Cansino wound up leading the Tigers with a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds. Renzo Subido added 15 points, albeit on a horrid 5-of-24 (21%) clip.

The Scores

NU 75 – Ildefonso D. 19, Ildefonso S. 10, Joson 8, Clemente 6, Gaye 6, Rike 6, Aquino 4, Sinclair 4, Galinato 4, Yu 3, Gallego 3, Diputado 2, Morido 0.

UST 70 – Cansino 20, Subido 15, Akomo 12, Lee 6, Caunan 6, Zamora 5, Huang 4, Bataller 2, Cosejo 0, Marcos 0, Bonleon 0.

Quarters: 14-14, 33-28, 54-37, 75-70.

Green Archers dedicating UAAP campaign to heroine Ian Lariba

DE La Salle is dedicating its whole UAAP Season 81 campaign to its late table tennis icon Yan Lariba.

As the La Salle community mourns the loss of Lariba, who passed away at the young age of 23 late Sunday night after battling leukemia, athletic director Emmanuel Calanog said the school will be dedicating Season 81 to the 2016 Rio de Janiero Olympian through the #4LaSalleYan battle cry on social media.

“Actually from last year ‘yung hashtag namin normally, we have a theme for the UAAP Season from #LabanLaSalleYan we started out kasi ‘4 La Salle’ which is really on playing for La Salle and hopefully going for our fourth general championship so it’s a number 4 La Salle now we added 4LaSalleYan,” Calanog explained.

“Aside from those two, It’s really dedicating this season to Yanyan and the way she approached her UAAP career, how she played, how she was a student-athlete and hopefully, it will inspire our athletes to play and be motivated as we enter this UAAP season,” he added.

Larriba’s wake is at St. Peter Memorial Chapel in Commonwealth and the public viewing begins on Tuesday at 12 noon until Wednesday before her remains will be transferred to Cagayan de Oro.

Calanog said that they have yet to decide on a long-term tribute for Lariba, but said the La Salle community will pay homage to its fallen heroine during a pep rally on Tuesday.

“Well ‘yung mga ganun kasi that’s something that we really have to sit down and discuss,” he said. “But definitely tomorrow, I guess there will be some sharing kasi tomorrow’s our pep rally, part of it will really probably in honor of Yanyan aside from trying to motivate the athletes as we enter Season 81.”

Before the press conference for Season 81 started on Thursday, UAAP executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag paid tribute to the three-time MVP and two-time Athlete of the Year, who went undefeated in her five years in the collegiate ranks while also excelling in academics as a consistent dean’s lister.

“As a person, she was very humble and unassuming and  had a very vibrant and happy disposition that rubbed off on those who were fortunate enough to be around her,” Saguisag said. “Yanyan will be missed. While we mourn her passing, let us also take occasion to celebrate her life, a life that most of us can only dream of. But most importantly in her last days, I guess Yanyan  reminded us that sport is a platform, a tool that can be used to do good as she spoke about her bout with Cancer.”

“As the Good Book says, Yanyan fought the good fight (2Timothy 4:7-8). She has passed on the torch to us  and we must carry on,” he added.

De La Salle basketball team captain Kib Montalbo said that the Green Archers were saddened by the loss of their schoolmate.

“We actually prayed for her bago mag-start ‘yung training siyempre parang she’s a big part of us, kasi she’s a legend and a hardworker,” he said. “Sinasabi nga namin ni coach (Louie Gonzales) na ‘yun pa ba ‘yung mga tao na walang ginagawang mali like she’s really a good person. You can’t really tell time, if your time’s up.”

Montalbo’s girlfriend and De La Salle Lady Spiker Desiree Cheng is a close friend of Lariba.

“Kilala ko siya personally I think batchmate ko siya or one year higher siya sa akin and close siya kay Des, girlfriend ko. Close sila, nakasama ko na rin siya minsan,” he said.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/green-archers-dedicating-uaap-campaign-to-heroine-ian-lariba-a2522-20180903

Filipino Olympian Yan Lariba passes away

Ian “Yanyan” Lariba, who represented the Philippines in the table tennis competition of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, died late Sunday after a long battle with leukemia. She was 23.

The Philippine Sports Commission broke the news of Lariba’s passing in its official Twitter account.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Olympian and Table Tennis national athlete Yanyan Lariba (@supersaiYAAAN) who passed away tonight after a brave fight against cancer.

You are truly loved and shall be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/B37CbtQNqt

— Philippine Sports Commission (@psc_gov) September 2, 2018

Lariba was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2016, a few months after her Olympic stint. A standout of the De La Salle University table tennis squad, she led the Green Archers to the UAAP title in Season 77.

Over the course of her UAAP career, Lariba has been named MVP thrice (Seasons 75, 77 and 78) and was the recipient of the Athlete of the Year award in Seasons 77 and 78.

News of Lariba’s health condition prompted an outpour of moral and financial support both from the local and international sports communities.

Now her death has sent shockwaves among Filipino fans, many of whom took to social media to offer their condolences.

Olympian table tennis hero Lariba passes away

After more than a year of battle against acute myeloid leukemia, Rio De Janeiro Olympian Ian Lariba finally found peace Sunday night.

She was 23.

The table tennis star, who made history by being the first Filipina athlete in the sport to qualify for the Olympics in 2016, was first diagnosed with AML in May 2017 after a series of blood tests.

Lariba, known by friends and family as Yanyan, went undefeated her entire five-year career in the UAAP playing for De La Salle University.

She was named Most Valuable Player in Seasons 75, 77 and 78 and was feted as UAAP Athlete of the Year in Seasons 77 and 78.

The soft-spoken and strong-willed athlete underwent a bone marrow transplant and was discharged from the hospital October last year.

She was a picture of hope as she started her road to recovery and a possible return to the sport she has always loved.

But January this year she experienced terrible headaches and underwent a head surgery.

Her condition worsened the following months.