For the past few months, starting from August to December 5, 2007, ABS-CBN along with UHF channel Studio 23 and cable channel Balls airs the countdown plugs and teasers for the live nationwide and worldwide coverage of the 24th Southeast Asian Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Contract signings with ABS-CBN executives on October 29 at Restaurant 9501, 14th floor of the ELJ Communications Center in Quezon City.
Spotted at the contract signing ceremony were Chairman and President Eugenio Lopez III, Channel 2 Head and Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Integrated Corporate Communications Head Bong Osorio, Vice President for Sports Division Peter Musngi, Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., Former Senator Vicente Sotto III, Solar Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Wilson Tieng, PAGCOR chairman Efraim Genuino, Philippine Olympic Committe chairman Jose Peping Cojuangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman William Butch Ramirez
The network, along with sister station Studio 23, rival networks GMA-7, PTV-4, ABC-TV5 and CLTV-36 Metro Central Luzon as the official broadcasters of the 2007 of Southeast Asian Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. It also broadcast live nationwide and worldwide via satellite on all platforms - TV, Radio, Internet via Facebook and Youtube on PC, smartphones and tablets.
The anchors and hosts of this coverage are Paolo Abrera, Julius Babao, Karmina Constantino, Jorge Carino, Ron Cruz, Karen Davila, Ces Drilon, Alvin Elchico, Ted Failon, Gretchen Fullido, Mico Halili, Zen Hernandez, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Korina Sanchez, Alex Santos, Bernadette Sembrano, Boyet Sison, Freddie and Pinky Webb, while commentators are Marielle Benitez, Migs Bustos, Dyan Castillejo, Boom Gonzales, Gretchen Ho, Doc Ian Laurel, Gretchen Malalad, TJ Manotoc, Mikee Reyes and Mozzy Ravena.
The country has 41 golds, 91 silvers and 96 bronzes and placed 6th in the medal tally.
4-time swimming gold medalist Miguel Molina was named the Most Valuable Male Player of the 2007 SEA Games, the third Filipino to bag the major award for outstanding SEA Games performance after Akiko Thomson in 1989 Kuala Lumpur Games and Eric Buhain in the 1991 Manila Games.
Ang mga artista natin na kasali sa SEA Games sa Thailand? I can only count three: Japoy Lizardo - ABS-CBN star magic talent - he is the defending champion in pinweight sa Taekwondo. Enchong Dee - another ABS-CBN star magic talent - we already witnessed what happened to this kid in swimming. finished last in the finals of his two events (100-meter and 200-meter butterfly) and Andrew Wolfe - part time actor and model - he a part of rugby team who won the silver medal.
At this time, no other than Mr. Dee participated at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games swimming competitions at the Aquatic Center, His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. when he was in lane 8 of men’s 100-meter butterfly finals on Sunday December 9, 2007 at past 6:29 p.m. local time (7:29 p.m. Manila time).
Despite the live broadcast streaming of the swimming competition of the said event in activity centers in shopping centers nationwide, also at the Activity Center of Star City amusement park, the police clash with protesters in the Filipino capital Manila at past 7:29 p.m. of the said date near the Sofitel Philippine plaza hotel to Star City, also they marched to One ECom Center in SM Mall of Asia complex.
They tried to pass through a police barrier to get close to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), with about 700 officers deployed at the scene.
“We hope to bring the message that the Philippines is sports-loved country.”
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018
McEwen shares secret to Pinoy cyclists
Three-time Tour De France sprint champion Robbie McEwen said that Filipino cyclists have the potential to become superstars in the sport.
“Sky is the limit but you have to start building a cycling culture, getting more and more young athletes into cycling to discover the superstar whose going to make it,” McEwen, 46, told The Manila Times after the news conference ushering in the Sun Life Cycle PH at the Seda Hotel in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
“Just getting more kids into sports and find that real, super talent who can take it all the way.”
The 2002, 2004 and 2006 Tour de France green jersey winner also told Filipino cyclists that consistent and gradual progress is the key to success in the sport.
“Every year, I have done some separate golden workshops with some Filipino national riders, and I told them to take it step by step to become the best in the Philippines, and take the next step to racing the Asian tours,” McEwen added.
McEwen, with businessman Wilfred Uytengsu, actors Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, and Matteo Guidicelli were among the celebrities that took part in Sun Life Cycle PH on Saturday in BGC to promote cycling and a healthy lifestyle.
“Finishing the races, then aspiring to win races and working together as a team. So trying to help them to realize that cycling is truly a team sport and you have to do it together to achieve the maximum result,” the retired Australian cyclist said.
https://www.manilatimes.net/mcewen-shares-secret-to-pinoy-cyclists/469592/
“Sky is the limit but you have to start building a cycling culture, getting more and more young athletes into cycling to discover the superstar whose going to make it,” McEwen, 46, told The Manila Times after the news conference ushering in the Sun Life Cycle PH at the Seda Hotel in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
“Just getting more kids into sports and find that real, super talent who can take it all the way.”
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| Matteo Guidicelli (third from left) and triathlete August Benedicto (left) lead a group of riders at the Kalayaan Flyover in the Long Ride (40km) category of the second Sun Life Cycle PH at Bonifacio Global City on Saturday. The event, organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. and held to promote a healthy lifestyle, was graced by three-time Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen and other Star Magic artists.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO |
The 2002, 2004 and 2006 Tour de France green jersey winner also told Filipino cyclists that consistent and gradual progress is the key to success in the sport.
“Every year, I have done some separate golden workshops with some Filipino national riders, and I told them to take it step by step to become the best in the Philippines, and take the next step to racing the Asian tours,” McEwen added.
McEwen, with businessman Wilfred Uytengsu, actors Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, and Matteo Guidicelli were among the celebrities that took part in Sun Life Cycle PH on Saturday in BGC to promote cycling and a healthy lifestyle.
“Finishing the races, then aspiring to win races and working together as a team. So trying to help them to realize that cycling is truly a team sport and you have to do it together to achieve the maximum result,” the retired Australian cyclist said.
https://www.manilatimes.net/mcewen-shares-secret-to-pinoy-cyclists/469592/
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Star-studded Sun Life Cycle PH today
Sun Life Cycle PH formally opens a non-competitive fun ride designed for family bonding and wellness activity today (Saturday) at the Seda Hotel, Bonifacio Global City, in Taguig.
The fun ride offers three categories, namely Long Ride (40K), Short Ride (20K), and Kid’s Ride, which traverses four cities, namely Taguig, Makati, Manila, and Pasay.
The fun ride’s aim is to enjoy cycling, promote health, and road safety awareness.
The fun ride offers three categories, namely Long Ride (40K), Short Ride (20K), and Kid’s Ride, which traverses four cities, namely Taguig, Makati, Manila, and Pasay.
The fun ride’s aim is to enjoy cycling, promote health, and road safety awareness.
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| Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen (second from left) and Wilfred Uytengsu (center) are shown with celebrities Isabelle Ortega (far left), Piolo Pascual and Sun Life Marketing Manager Jaymee Pizarro to promote Sun Life Cycle PH. Paul Gelario |
“The vision for this event is to get out, and enjoy riding a bicycle. We want to promote health, we want to promote the awareness to road safety,” Founder Sunrise Events, Wilfred Uytengsu said.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to cycle with three-time Tour De France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen.
Celebrities will also participate in the fun ride, such as Piolo Pascual, Matteo Guidicelli, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Inigo Pascual, Yong Muhajil, Janus del Prado, Sarah Carlos, Tommy Esguerra and Kisses Devalin.
The race will start with the three-lap Long Ride starting at the BGC Kalayaan Flyover to Gil Puyat Ave. all the way to the turn around point before Taft Ave. then back again in BGC.
The Short Ride will be two laps, making a turnaround on Ayala Ave. and back to BGC.
The Kids’ ride will be a 30-minute solo ride available for 6 to 15 years old.
The event will be attended by a total of 1,100 participants--700 participants in the Long Ride and 400 in the Short.
“Go out and be in the moment. Just go out there and have fun,” Uytengsu said.
Gun start for the Long Ride is scheduled at 6 a.m., followed by the Short Ride at 6:20 a.m. and Kid’s Ride at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Cuenca, Dee boost Sun Life Cycle PH cast
A total of 1,200 cyclists joined the Kid’s ride, Short Ride and Long Ride of Sun Life Cycle PH. The riders cruised through Taguig, Makati, Manila and Pasay City.
“First of all, this is not a competition but it is a ride,” race director Neville Manaois told The Manila Times. “We want to create a safe atmosphere for all participants especially in the urban jungle. Well, there are no champions here. Everybody is considered a champion here.”
Jake Cuenca, a regular triathlon campaigner, and fellow Star Magic artists Enchong Dee and Iñigo Pascual take time out from their hectic shoot schedules to lead the Sun Life Cycle PH at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig tomorrow.
SunPiology founder Piolo Pascual and triathlete Matteo Guidicelli, along with Yong Muhajil, Janus del Prado, Sarah Carlos, Kisses Delavin, Ysabel Ortega and Tommy Esguerra are also seeing action in the non-competitive event put up by Sunrise Events, Inc.
To spice up the event, organizers will raffle off a brand-new 2019 Trek Marlin 5 bike among participants in the Kids Ride, Short Ride (20K) and Long Ride (40K) categories around Taguig, Makati, Manila and Pasay.
The event, also held to promote family bonding, will be launched at SEDA BGC Hotel today to be graced by three-time Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen and SEI founder Wilfred Uytengsu.
The 40km ride has lured over 600 riders while the 20km and kids categories have drawn 392 and 100 participants, respectively. Gun start for the 40km ride is at 6 a.m. to be followed by the 20km ride at 6:20 a.m. and the kids ride at 8:30 a.m. Also on tap are the tricycle rides for kids at 9:45 a.m.
Online listup is ongoing. For details, log on to www.sunlife.cycleph.com.
“First of all, this is not a competition but it is a ride,” race director Neville Manaois told The Manila Times. “We want to create a safe atmosphere for all participants especially in the urban jungle. Well, there are no champions here. Everybody is considered a champion here.”
Jake Cuenca, a regular triathlon campaigner, and fellow Star Magic artists Enchong Dee and Iñigo Pascual take time out from their hectic shoot schedules to lead the Sun Life Cycle PH at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig tomorrow.
SunPiology founder Piolo Pascual and triathlete Matteo Guidicelli, along with Yong Muhajil, Janus del Prado, Sarah Carlos, Kisses Delavin, Ysabel Ortega and Tommy Esguerra are also seeing action in the non-competitive event put up by Sunrise Events, Inc.
To spice up the event, organizers will raffle off a brand-new 2019 Trek Marlin 5 bike among participants in the Kids Ride, Short Ride (20K) and Long Ride (40K) categories around Taguig, Makati, Manila and Pasay.
The event, also held to promote family bonding, will be launched at SEDA BGC Hotel today to be graced by three-time Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen and SEI founder Wilfred Uytengsu.
The 40km ride has lured over 600 riders while the 20km and kids categories have drawn 392 and 100 participants, respectively. Gun start for the 40km ride is at 6 a.m. to be followed by the 20km ride at 6:20 a.m. and the kids ride at 8:30 a.m. Also on tap are the tricycle rides for kids at 9:45 a.m.
Online listup is ongoing. For details, log on to www.sunlife.cycleph.com.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Five for Five: Jessie Lacuna, Aldo Batungbacal bid farewell in record-breaking fashion
After the Ateneo de Manila University bagged their fourth straight UAAP championship in Season 80, graduating senior Aldo Batungbacal had openly announced his desire to forgo a fifth and final playing year in Season 81, while Jessie Lacuna kept mum on his future plans.
Fast forward to the 81st UAAP Swimming Championship, where both potential Ateneo sports hall of famers played key roles in helping Ateneo accumulate 475 points and delivering a fifth straight UAAP men’s division championship for the Blue Eagles.
This is Ateneo’s third championship for the season and sixth overall in the Men’s Swimming Championships.
Ultimately, the emergence of the De La Salle University – who ended up second this season with 380 points – helped in convincing both swimmers to play out their final year.
Two-time Olympian Lacuna capped a remarkable five year stint in the UAAP by collecting his 33rd individual gold medal in the 200m butterfly with a record-breaking performance. His time of 2:02.69 broke his old mark of 2:03.93 established in his debut season back in 2014.
Lacuna also had two relay golds to his name for a total of 35 gold medals in the UAAP, the most any participant in the UAAP can get. He was also named this season’s Most Valuable Player, his fourth in five years.
DLSU’s super-rookie Sacho Ilustre continued to challenge Lacuna by clocking in at 2:05.96 in the 200m butterfly to collect his fifth silver medal. All his silver medals were in events Lacuna swam in. UP’s Andrae Pogiongko took the bronze medal in 2:12.77.
Batungbacal also made his final day in the UAAP memorable by topping the 200m breaststroke at 2:21.75, and the 1500m freestyle with a new UAAP record time of 16:35.33, resetting his old 16:42.42 record.
He also graduates as the most-decorated athlete in modern UAAP history by bagging his ninth overall championship with the same university – four with the Ateneo Juniors’ squad in its 11-title reign and five with the seniors’ team.
Ateneo’s own super-rookie Ianiko Limfilipino tried to stay close to Batungbacal in both the 200m breaststroke (2:24.62) and 1500m freestyle (17:02.17) to collect his third and fourth silver medals. Another DLSU rookie Yuri Ilustre, who happens to be Sacho’s cousin, and UST’s former rookie of the year Jux Solita, brought home the bronze medals in the 200m breaststroke (2:28.00) and the 1500m freestyle (17:27.94), respectively.
In the other events of the final day, Red Silvestre of DLSU flexed his muscles in the sprint events by ruling the 50m backstroke (27.88 seconds) and 50m freestyle (24.35 seconds) while the 400m medley relay team of Aki Cariño, Carlo Silva, Getty Reyes, and Jethro Chua pocketed the gold with a new UAAP record to boot as they finished in 4:03.49.
DLSU rookies Christian Sy (28.26 seconds) and Jexter Chua (28.46 seoconds) finished the 50m backstroke in second and third place, respectively. Ateneo’s Drei Buhain (24.58 seconds) took the silver in the 50m freestyle to sneak past Sacho Ilustre (24.60 seconds), who finished 3rd. In the 400m medley relay, UST landed second at 4:04.72, while UP were third at 4:04.80.
Although there were numerous rookies who made waves this season, it was Sacho Ilustre who claimed the Rookie of the Year award for collecting five silver medals and 2 bronze medals.
While Ateneo enjoy their fifth straight UAAP championship in Season 81, it is DLSU and their slew of top caliber rookies who are considered as favorites to finally dethrone the champions in the 82nd UAAP season. Ateneo are set to rebuild their swimming program after the graduation of a number of their mainstays.
MVP Race
Jessie Lacuna (ADMU) – 105
Aldo Batungbacal (ADMU) – 95
Sacho Ilustre (DLSU) – 80
Ianiko Limfilipino (ADMU) – 69
Christian Anor (UST) – 51
League Standings
ADMU – 475
DLSU – 380
UST – 182
UP – 173
UE – 24
Fast forward to the 81st UAAP Swimming Championship, where both potential Ateneo sports hall of famers played key roles in helping Ateneo accumulate 475 points and delivering a fifth straight UAAP men’s division championship for the Blue Eagles.
This is Ateneo’s third championship for the season and sixth overall in the Men’s Swimming Championships.
Ultimately, the emergence of the De La Salle University – who ended up second this season with 380 points – helped in convincing both swimmers to play out their final year.
Two-time Olympian Lacuna capped a remarkable five year stint in the UAAP by collecting his 33rd individual gold medal in the 200m butterfly with a record-breaking performance. His time of 2:02.69 broke his old mark of 2:03.93 established in his debut season back in 2014.
Lacuna also had two relay golds to his name for a total of 35 gold medals in the UAAP, the most any participant in the UAAP can get. He was also named this season’s Most Valuable Player, his fourth in five years.
DLSU’s super-rookie Sacho Ilustre continued to challenge Lacuna by clocking in at 2:05.96 in the 200m butterfly to collect his fifth silver medal. All his silver medals were in events Lacuna swam in. UP’s Andrae Pogiongko took the bronze medal in 2:12.77.
Batungbacal also made his final day in the UAAP memorable by topping the 200m breaststroke at 2:21.75, and the 1500m freestyle with a new UAAP record time of 16:35.33, resetting his old 16:42.42 record.
He also graduates as the most-decorated athlete in modern UAAP history by bagging his ninth overall championship with the same university – four with the Ateneo Juniors’ squad in its 11-title reign and five with the seniors’ team.
Ateneo’s own super-rookie Ianiko Limfilipino tried to stay close to Batungbacal in both the 200m breaststroke (2:24.62) and 1500m freestyle (17:02.17) to collect his third and fourth silver medals. Another DLSU rookie Yuri Ilustre, who happens to be Sacho’s cousin, and UST’s former rookie of the year Jux Solita, brought home the bronze medals in the 200m breaststroke (2:28.00) and the 1500m freestyle (17:27.94), respectively.
In the other events of the final day, Red Silvestre of DLSU flexed his muscles in the sprint events by ruling the 50m backstroke (27.88 seconds) and 50m freestyle (24.35 seconds) while the 400m medley relay team of Aki Cariño, Carlo Silva, Getty Reyes, and Jethro Chua pocketed the gold with a new UAAP record to boot as they finished in 4:03.49.
DLSU rookies Christian Sy (28.26 seconds) and Jexter Chua (28.46 seoconds) finished the 50m backstroke in second and third place, respectively. Ateneo’s Drei Buhain (24.58 seconds) took the silver in the 50m freestyle to sneak past Sacho Ilustre (24.60 seconds), who finished 3rd. In the 400m medley relay, UST landed second at 4:04.72, while UP were third at 4:04.80.
Although there were numerous rookies who made waves this season, it was Sacho Ilustre who claimed the Rookie of the Year award for collecting five silver medals and 2 bronze medals.
While Ateneo enjoy their fifth straight UAAP championship in Season 81, it is DLSU and their slew of top caliber rookies who are considered as favorites to finally dethrone the champions in the 82nd UAAP season. Ateneo are set to rebuild their swimming program after the graduation of a number of their mainstays.
MVP Race
Jessie Lacuna (ADMU) – 105
Aldo Batungbacal (ADMU) – 95
Sacho Ilustre (DLSU) – 80
Ianiko Limfilipino (ADMU) – 69
Christian Anor (UST) – 51
League Standings
ADMU – 475
DLSU – 380
UST – 182
UP – 173
UE – 24
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Ricky Lo writes about the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
"Let's hope that ABS-CBN's 2020 closure or shutdown is a FAKE NEWS. Buhay pa rin ang KAPAMILYA!"
Spotted at the contract signing ceremony were: Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., Former Senator Vicente Sotto III, Solar Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Wilson Tieng, PAGCOR chairman Efraim Genuino, Philippine Olympic Committe chairman Jose Peping Cojuangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman William Butch Ramirez
At that time, ABS-CBN, GMA, PTV and ABC, are broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to the live coverage of this sporting event. Many showbiz insiders are talking about the phrase "gising dalawampu't apat na oras ang aming pagsasahimpapawid at ang coverage na walang tulugan at pahinga ng himpapawid" (wake-up 24 hours of our broadcasting and the coverage that does not sleep and resting of broadcasting).
GMA was the only local network to go on 24-hour, non-stop broadcasting in 2005.
At that time, it would be setting up their banners in all shopping mall activity centers nationwide for the live broadcast streaming.
At the Westside Studio of Broadway Centrum and Studio 1 and 2 of GMA Network Center in Quezon City, the national hosts of this coverage are: Mike Enriquez, Jessica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Pia Guanio, Ali Sotto, Angelique Lazo, Vicky Morales, Paolo Bediones, Atom Araullo, Pia Arcangel, Arnold Clavio, Connie Sison, Mickey Ferriols, Miriam Quiambao, Ryan Agoncillo, Suzi Entrata, Kara David, Nina Castro, Lyn Ching, Margaux Salcedo, Arnell Ignacio, Susan Enriquez, Lala Roque, Tisha Silang, Antoinette Taus, Iya Villania, Dingdong Dantes, Butch Francisco and Tito Sotto.
Jacob-Sandejas are joined by Milo commercial models AJ Perez, Kyle Arrieta, Eugene Herrera, Prince Carlos and Franco Hernandez.
Ang mga artista natin na kasali sa SEA Games sa Thailand? I can only count three.
Japoy Lizardo - ABS-CBN star magic talent - he is the defending champion in pinweight sa Taekwondo. Enchong Dee - another ABS-CBN star magic talent - we already witnessed what happened to this kid in swimming. finished last in the finals of his two events (100M and 200M butterfly) and Andrew Wolfe - parttime actor/model - he a part of rugby team who won the silver medal.
Spotted at the contract signing ceremony were: Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., Former Senator Vicente Sotto III, Solar Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Wilson Tieng, PAGCOR chairman Efraim Genuino, Philippine Olympic Committe chairman Jose Peping Cojuangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman William Butch Ramirez
At that time, ABS-CBN, GMA, PTV and ABC, are broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to the live coverage of this sporting event. Many showbiz insiders are talking about the phrase "gising dalawampu't apat na oras ang aming pagsasahimpapawid at ang coverage na walang tulugan at pahinga ng himpapawid" (wake-up 24 hours of our broadcasting and the coverage that does not sleep and resting of broadcasting).
GMA was the only local network to go on 24-hour, non-stop broadcasting in 2005.
At that time, it would be setting up their banners in all shopping mall activity centers nationwide for the live broadcast streaming.
At the Westside Studio of Broadway Centrum and Studio 1 and 2 of GMA Network Center in Quezon City, the national hosts of this coverage are: Mike Enriquez, Jessica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Pia Guanio, Ali Sotto, Angelique Lazo, Vicky Morales, Paolo Bediones, Atom Araullo, Pia Arcangel, Arnold Clavio, Connie Sison, Mickey Ferriols, Miriam Quiambao, Ryan Agoncillo, Suzi Entrata, Kara David, Nina Castro, Lyn Ching, Margaux Salcedo, Arnell Ignacio, Susan Enriquez, Lala Roque, Tisha Silang, Antoinette Taus, Iya Villania, Dingdong Dantes, Butch Francisco and Tito Sotto.
Jacob-Sandejas are joined by Milo commercial models AJ Perez, Kyle Arrieta, Eugene Herrera, Prince Carlos and Franco Hernandez.
Ang mga artista natin na kasali sa SEA Games sa Thailand? I can only count three.
Japoy Lizardo - ABS-CBN star magic talent - he is the defending champion in pinweight sa Taekwondo. Enchong Dee - another ABS-CBN star magic talent - we already witnessed what happened to this kid in swimming. finished last in the finals of his two events (100M and 200M butterfly) and Andrew Wolfe - parttime actor/model - he a part of rugby team who won the silver medal.
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