NEW CLARK CITY — The Philippine men’s relay team salvaged a silver against the Joseph Schooling-powered Singapore Friday night in the 30th Southeast Asian Games swimming here.
Luke Gebbie, Jean-Pierre Khouzam, Maurice Sacho Ilustre and Jarod Hatch reset the Philippine record in finishing second to Singapore in the men’s 4X 100-meter freestyle.
They clocked 3:22.32, improving the PH mark in 2009 SEA Games (3:24.35).
That, however, was way slower compared to the Singapore cruisers who timed 3:16.02, which is established as new SEA Games standard. They bettered their own 2017 record of 3:17.82.
Vietnam finished third clocking 3:22.46.
Amid the Singapore Vietnam romps, the Philippines also salvaged two bronze medals.
Remedy Rule and Chloe Kennedy Isleta settled for third place in their respective events as Singapore and Vietnam split the day’s golds on offer.
Rule picked up her third medal, a bronze in the women’s 200-meter freestyle. The 23-year-old from Texas had earlier had a silver in 200m butterfly and a bronze in 4X200m free relay.
Twenty-one-year-old Isleta, a standout from Arizona State University, placed third in women’s 200m backstroke.
Both their events were ruled by Vietnam’s Asian Games champ and Olympian Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.
Singapore has been lording over swimming competitions here at NCC Aquatics Center with 12 golds medals after three days.
Olympic champion Joseph Schooling claimed his second and third gold medal in ruling the men’s 100m fly and leading the relay team.
Vietnam currently has seven victories, two coming from the 23-year-old Nguyen.
https://sports.inquirer.net/377418/sea-games-ph-win-3-more-bronzes-as-singapore-vietnam-rule-swimming
Friday, December 06, 2019
Gretchen Ho calls for continued support for athletes after SEA Games
With Filipino athletes scoring medals left and right at the SEA Games, Pinoy pride is on a high—and Gretchen Ho hopes that supporting local athletes does not end with the multi-sport event.
The TV host and former volleyball player tweeted yesterday, Dec. 5, that she hopes inspiring stories in the world of sports, as well as sponsorship of athletes, will continue even after the SEA Games.
“High morale ang lahat ngayon dahil sa #SEAGames2019. Sana ituloy natin yung ganitong pagpapahalaga sa mga atleta,” she said.
(Everyone has high morale because of the #SEAGames 2019. I hope we will continue to give this much importance to our athletes.)
She also stressed that support has to be given to those in the grassroots rather than only famous players.
Ho pointed out that the problem in sports is politics and corruption. Despite that, she said many see change happening and that younger athletes are standing up for their sports.
“Patuloy lang tayo, Pilipinas (Let’s keep this up, Philippines),” she said.
Ho herself is rallying behind the growth of beach volleyball in the country as a co-founder of Beach Volleyball Republic. The group aims to promote beach volleyball and organize tournaments around the country. /ra
https://sports.inquirer.net/377253/gretchen-ho-calls-for-continued-support-of-athletes-after-sea-games
The TV host and former volleyball player tweeted yesterday, Dec. 5, that she hopes inspiring stories in the world of sports, as well as sponsorship of athletes, will continue even after the SEA Games.
“High morale ang lahat ngayon dahil sa #SEAGames2019. Sana ituloy natin yung ganitong pagpapahalaga sa mga atleta,” she said.
(Everyone has high morale because of the #SEAGames 2019. I hope we will continue to give this much importance to our athletes.)
She also stressed that support has to be given to those in the grassroots rather than only famous players.
Ang daming magagandang kwento ang mahuhugot mula sa mundo ng sports. Sana kahit pagkatapos ng #SEAGames2019, tuloy tuloy pa rin ang pagbabahagi natin ng mga ito 😊— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) December 5, 2019
Ho pointed out that the problem in sports is politics and corruption. Despite that, she said many see change happening and that younger athletes are standing up for their sports.
“Patuloy lang tayo, Pilipinas (Let’s keep this up, Philippines),” she said.
Ho herself is rallying behind the growth of beach volleyball in the country as a co-founder of Beach Volleyball Republic. The group aims to promote beach volleyball and organize tournaments around the country. /ra
https://sports.inquirer.net/377253/gretchen-ho-calls-for-continued-support-of-athletes-after-sea-games
Swimming star Joseph Schooling has soft spot for Filipinos
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| Gold medalist Singapore’s Tzen Wei Teong, center, poses with silver medalist Singapore’s Joseph Schooling, left, and bronze medalist Indonesia Glenn Sutanto, right, during awarding ceremonies for the men’s 50m butterfly final during swimming competition at the 30th Southeast Asian Games in New Clark City, Tarlac province, northern Philippines on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) |
NEW CLARK CITY — Classes have started and Joseph Schooling has the floor, err, the pool.
An Olympic gold medal winner who pulled off the trick in Rio de Janeiro at the expense of the legendary Michael Phelps, Schooling towed the Singapore squad to the 4X200-meter freestyle gold in record style late Wednesday and dazzled local swimming fans in closing out the day’s activities at NCC Aquatics Center here.
“I’m very pleased to come to the Philippines to swim. It’s a beautiful pool, the crowd is amazing, very fun to come here for the first time,” said Schooling after the awarding ceremony where he was swarmed by the media.
More than the venue and the crowd, Schooling has a soft spot for Filipinos because his nanny, whom he fondly calls Auntie Yolly, is a native of Cagayan Province.
“She has been with us since I was four months old, I hope she was here to watch me swim, but she’s at home,” said Schooling. “But I know she’s watching me on TV.”
The Singaporeans, also made up of Quah Zheng Wen, Jonathan Tan and Darren Chua, registered a new meet record by clocking seven minutes and 17.88 seconds.
Schooling, three-time Asian Games champ and 23-time SEA Games gold winner, is hoping to qualify for the 100-meter free and 100m fly events in the Tokyo Olympics next year.
“It’s all about baby steps and I just need to focus on one event at a time. Good event, take away from it. Bad event, just brush it aside and move forward to the next time,” he added.
And he hopes this weekend, where he will see action in five more events, would help prepare him for the big stage.
In the meantime, the rest of the field can all watch and learn something.
https://sports.inquirer.net/377198/swimming-star-joseph-schooling-has-soft-spot-for-filipinos
Thursday, December 05, 2019
SEA Games: John Marvin 1st Filipino boxer to crash out, bows to Vietnam bet
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| Filipino boxer John Marvin loses in his light heavyweight match in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net |
Truong landed a cracking right overhand in the middle of Marvin’s guard, sending the 2017 SEA Games gold medalist to the mat in the first round.
Marvin tried to fight fire with fire in the second and third rounds to get the judges’ favor but Truong had built enough of a lead to escape with the win and advance to the semifinals.
“This is boxing, you win some, you lose some. I’m humble in victory as I’m humble in defeat,” said Marvin who shared an emotional moment with 2017 middleweight gold medalist Eumir Marcial after the bout.
Marvin landed his own 1-2 combinations in the third round and even connecting with booming right hook but Truong’s knockdown in the first round was too big of a difference for the Fil-Brit to close out.
“He was the better fighter, I didn’t bring it. It’s a shame I didn’t defend my title but there’s always next time. What’s happened is done now he’s taken the victory and good luck to him to the rest of the tournament.”
Marvin is the first Filipino boxer to get eliminated so far in the tournament.
https://sports.inquirer.net/377065/sea-games-john-marvin-1st-filipino-boxer-to-crash-out-bows-to-vietnam-bet
PH swimming golden boy Deiparine not retiring yet, says mom
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| James Deiparine of the Philippines wins gold medal in swimming after he ruled the 100-meter breaststroke held at Aquatics Center, New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, December 4, 2019. INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA |
That’s according to no less than her mom, Patricia.
Philippine Swimming Inc., president Lani Velasco shared a message from the elder Deiparine that said: “Jimmy will not retire yet.”
“He has more to do for the Philippines and for everyone who has supported him,” said part of the message.
Deiparine’s family flew in from the United States and other parts of the Philippines to watch the 26-year-old law student break a 10-year record in 100-meter breaststroke.
Not only he ended the 10-year gold medal drought, Deiparine also becomes the first Filipino to have set a new SEA Games record in this edition.
But more than anything, Velasco said Deiparine’s feat is an inspiration to the Filipino swimmers in particular and Philippine sports in general.
“I think everybody, all of Philippine swimming are now inspired and will wat to get more gold,” Velasco said. “And we have a lot of grassroots talents who have that potential.”
Now fans are expected to fill up the stadium watching Deipairine compete in the 50m breasts and 4X100 medley relay on Sunday and Monday, respectively.
Deiparine’s best time in 50m breasts is 27.91 seconds which is .33 seconds faster than the existing SEA Games standard.
https://sports.inquirer.net/376987/ph-swimming-golden-boy-deiparine-not-retiring-yet-says-mom
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Joseph Schooling gets first SEAG gold, calls stay in PH 'awesome'
NEW CLARK City, Capas, Tarlac -- Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling says that his stay thus far in the Philippines has so far been "awesome." Schooling, who etched himself into sporting history by upsetting Michael Phelps in the 2016 Rio Olympics in the men's 100m butterfly, is in the country as Singapore's star swimmer for the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
In the process, Schooling graced the newly-opened Aquatics Center with his prowess, calling the FINA-certified pool beautiful.
Just in his first day, the 24-year-old already reaped a gold medal as part of his country's 4x200m freestyle relay, besting five other countries, including the Philippines.
"It's awesome. It's amazing. There is so much energy for the relay. And I'm excited to see how everyone gets up for an individual event (Thursday), so I'm very excited for that," Schooling said.
Already qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Schooling is seeing the region's largest sporting conclave as a stepping stone for the Summer Games.
"So, definitely, this is one of the stepping steps to Tokyo, and it's all about baby steps. I just need to focus on one event at a time. Good event, take away from it, bad event, just brush it aside and move forward until the next time," he told reporters.
Showered by cheers from the capacity crowd at the venue, Schooling shared his appreciation of an adoring Filipino crowd.
He added that his Filipino nanny, whom he fondly calls Auntie Yolly, is definitely proud of him despite not making it to the country.
"She's been with us since I was ten months old. So, I mean, I wish she was here today, but she had to stay home and be with my dad. So I know, she's watching on TV and it's a very proud moment for all of us."
Following his gold medal win in a group effort, Schooling now sets his sights on the individual events, which includes the 50 and 100m butterfly.
"Taking each day step-by-step and after that, make our way home. Maybe I could come back after the Olympics, but right now, what's on my mind right now is being here."
https://tv5.espn.com/story/_/id/28223600/stay-ph-awesome
In the process, Schooling graced the newly-opened Aquatics Center with his prowess, calling the FINA-certified pool beautiful.
Just in his first day, the 24-year-old already reaped a gold medal as part of his country's 4x200m freestyle relay, besting five other countries, including the Philippines.
"It's awesome. It's amazing. There is so much energy for the relay. And I'm excited to see how everyone gets up for an individual event (Thursday), so I'm very excited for that," Schooling said.
Already qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Schooling is seeing the region's largest sporting conclave as a stepping stone for the Summer Games.
"So, definitely, this is one of the stepping steps to Tokyo, and it's all about baby steps. I just need to focus on one event at a time. Good event, take away from it, bad event, just brush it aside and move forward until the next time," he told reporters.
Showered by cheers from the capacity crowd at the venue, Schooling shared his appreciation of an adoring Filipino crowd.
He added that his Filipino nanny, whom he fondly calls Auntie Yolly, is definitely proud of him despite not making it to the country.
"She's been with us since I was ten months old. So, I mean, I wish she was here today, but she had to stay home and be with my dad. So I know, she's watching on TV and it's a very proud moment for all of us."
Following his gold medal win in a group effort, Schooling now sets his sights on the individual events, which includes the 50 and 100m butterfly.
"Taking each day step-by-step and after that, make our way home. Maybe I could come back after the Olympics, but right now, what's on my mind right now is being here."
https://tv5.espn.com/story/_/id/28223600/stay-ph-awesome
PH swimmer James Deiparine shatters 10-year SEA Games record
CAPAS, Tarlac, Philippines – James Deiparine made history right on the first day of swimming action in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, December 4 at the New Clark City Aquatic Center here in Tarlac.
Deiparine captured the gold in the men's 100-meter breaststroke, shattered a 10-year SEA Games record, reset his own Philippine mark, and ended the country's decade-long gold medal drought in the sport.
A silver medalist in the 2017 edition, Deiparine recorded a time of 1 minute and 1.46 seconds to smash the regional tournament record of 1:01.60 that Vietnam's Nguyen Huu Viet set in 2009.
Deiparine also broke the Philippine mark of 1:02.00, which he set in the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.
The last time Filipino tankers won in the SEA Games was way back in 2009 when Miguel Molina bagged a pair of mints in the men’s 200m and 400m individual medley, while Daniel Coakley and Ryan Arabejo had one each in the men’s 50m freestyle and men’s 1,500m freestyle, respectively.
https://www.rappler.com/sports/specials/sea-games/246349-results-swimming-james-deiparine-gold-record-december-4-2019
Deiparine captured the gold in the men's 100-meter breaststroke, shattered a 10-year SEA Games record, reset his own Philippine mark, and ended the country's decade-long gold medal drought in the sport.
A silver medalist in the 2017 edition, Deiparine recorded a time of 1 minute and 1.46 seconds to smash the regional tournament record of 1:01.60 that Vietnam's Nguyen Huu Viet set in 2009.
Deiparine also broke the Philippine mark of 1:02.00, which he set in the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.
The last time Filipino tankers won in the SEA Games was way back in 2009 when Miguel Molina bagged a pair of mints in the men’s 200m and 400m individual medley, while Daniel Coakley and Ryan Arabejo had one each in the men’s 50m freestyle and men’s 1,500m freestyle, respectively.
https://www.rappler.com/sports/specials/sea-games/246349-results-swimming-james-deiparine-gold-record-december-4-2019
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Enchong Dee
Enchong Dee
Claim to Fame: Actor, Commercial Model
Sporting Credentials: Philippine Swimming Team for SEA Games 2005-2007; Philippine Swimming Team, Doha Asian Games 2006
Before joining showbiz, Enchong was part of the varsity swimming team of De La Salle University.
Naga-born Ernest Lorenzo Dee (b. Nov. 5, 1988) was a star swimmer at De La Salle University, winning for his school seven Golds, at the 72nd UAAP swimming championship. In 2005, Dee made his SEA Games debut in Manila as a 17 year old, placing sixth in his event. In the 2007 SEA Games held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Dee qualified for the finals of the Men's 100-meter butterfly. He competed in 2006 Asian Games in Doha, and placed second in his heat. Deferring his retirement, he competed one last time at the 2009 SEA Games. He retired in 2010, age 21. Dee became part of the Star Magic group of artists; his well-known for his role in the the soap opera Tanging Yaman.
Naga-born Ernest Lorenzo Dee (b. Nov. 5, 1988) was a star swimmer at De La Salle University, winning for his school seven Golds, at the 72nd UAAP swimming championship. In 2005, Dee made his SEA Games debut in Manila as a 17 year old, placing sixth in his event. In the 2007 SEA Games held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Dee qualified for the finals of the Men's 100-meter butterfly. He competed in 2006 Asian Games in Doha, and placed second in his heat. Deferring his retirement, he competed one last time at the 2009 SEA Games. He retired in 2010, age 21. Dee became part of the Star Magic group of artists; his well-known for his role in the the soap opera Tanging Yaman.
"Ernest Dee was named the tournament Most Valuable Player in the men’s side," x x x
"Maxim Christopher Quilala of DLSU took the Rookie of the Year honors with 47 points."
DLSU swim team really is going no where; looks like Enchong and Ixxie are the only silver linings. A sad state considering where we were 5 years ago na double champs. Thanks to those who updated us with results and pictures namely jan carlo, danavila and orangersey, your updates are far more informative than what some sportswriters contribute.
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Several UAAP records in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter butterfly events and 400-meter individual medley relay were broken by himself, a political science major and ABS-CBN talent and Bench model. Dee was also chosen 70th season MVP or most valuable player. Ixxi Quilala, also of DLSU, was named rookie of the year.
Virtually unnoticed in the last weeks that have been dominated by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng was the outstanding feat of De La Salle University’s (DLSU) 21-year old Enchong Dee who led the Green Tankers to the championship of the 72nd UAAP swimming competitions held at the Trace Aquatic Sports Complex, Los Baños. Dee won his third consecutive MVP award and won the gold in all 21 events he swam the past three years. Dee’s events were the 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly; 800m and 1,500-meter freestyle; and 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. Dee ends his UAAP career with four records while being a mainstay in ABS-CBN’s evening telenovelas. All these while graduating with honors and continuing on his graduate studies in development studies. The UAAP swimming competitions have been organized the past three years by Sports Management Solutions and staged at Trace College, an event partner. Speedo is the other event partner while other sponsors are PAGCOR, Madrigal Dormitories, World Balance and Gatorade.
SEA Games
At 17 years old, Enchong made his debut in the 2005 SEA Games in Manila.
He once again competed in the 2007 held at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand respectively.
Despite the live broadcast streaming of the aquatics events at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games included swimming, diving and water polo in mall activity centers nationwide, also at the Activity Center of Star City amusement park, the police clash with protesters in the Philippine capital Manila at past 7:29 p.m. of Sunday, December 9, 2007 near the Sofitel Philippine plaza hotel to Star City, also they marched to One ECom Center in SM Mall of Asia complex.
Besides next to Dee is fellow DLSU Green Tanker and Makati Skipjacks Swimming Club member Johansen Benedict "Johan" Aguilar in men's 200-meter backstroke heats and finals last December 7, 2007.
Flanking next to DLSU Green Tankers Dee and Aguilar is University of the Philippines (UP) Maroon Tanker Kendrick "Ken" Uy in men's 100-meter freestyle finals last Saturday, December 8, 2007 at past 6 p.m. (7 p.m. Manila time).
Aside from Uy is fellow UP Maroon Tanker and 2007 UAAP Swimming Championship Juniors Division MVP Gian Berino in men's 1,500-meter freestyle finals last Monday, December 10, 2007 at past 6:29 p.m. (7:29 p.m. local time).
To recall, Enchong is being part of arena swimwear when he wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, while his sister Anj wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Female Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) and Johan Aguilar wears Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000) and Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES) based on episode 3, part 3 of Your Song presents Boystown, again he wears Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F while Anj is wearing Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6012W DGRN Rimic Nux-F inspired from Ceelin Plus commercial “Swimmer” in 2009 and shot on location at the Olympic-size swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena, again, he wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile Bleue ARN-6008M GRN Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush and competes in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley heats and finals, fourth when he wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6005M GRN One-Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush and Anj wears ARN-4091-WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush, Anj wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush and Johan wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Bodyskin - Black (8-008053218) for men's and women's 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle events based on Milo commercial “Swimmer Champion” in 2008 and shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.
He once again competed in the 2007 held at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand respectively.
Despite the live broadcast streaming of the aquatics events at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games included swimming, diving and water polo in mall activity centers nationwide, also at the Activity Center of Star City amusement park, the police clash with protesters in the Philippine capital Manila at past 7:29 p.m. of Sunday, December 9, 2007 near the Sofitel Philippine plaza hotel to Star City, also they marched to One ECom Center in SM Mall of Asia complex.
Besides next to Dee is fellow DLSU Green Tanker and Makati Skipjacks Swimming Club member Johansen Benedict "Johan" Aguilar in men's 200-meter backstroke heats and finals last December 7, 2007.
Flanking next to DLSU Green Tankers Dee and Aguilar is University of the Philippines (UP) Maroon Tanker Kendrick "Ken" Uy in men's 100-meter freestyle finals last Saturday, December 8, 2007 at past 6 p.m. (7 p.m. Manila time).
Two years after his graduation, Enchong signed with JINS Eyewear and Nike to wear JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white) it was bundled with 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie and pant (Fairway/White).
To recall, Enchong would wear JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white), BENCH/ BODY Hipster Brief - White (BUB2032WH3), BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000) and DC Men's At-3 Mid Shoe, Royal Blue/Armor would be exhibited at BENCH/ stores nationwide because he was in Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future 2010 denim and underwear show at the Araneta Coliseum also got wild cheers from the audience and he shows his athletic side with these dance moves, and doing workouts at Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club instead of Anytime Fitness Dona Hemady before doing a photo shoot at BENCH/ Tower.
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BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.
Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.
"The colorful Brazil portion was inspired by exotic birds of the Amazon, according to designer Val Taguba. The most action-packed segment featuring accidental porn star Katrina Halili and young heartthrob Enchong Dee." ('Bench Uncut': It's a tradition!', CHUVANESS By Cecile Van Straten, The Philippine Star, July 7, 2010)
“When Enchong Dee made his entrance at this year’s Bench Universe show, he owned the night in no less than an aerial canoe, looking every bit the gladiator with his toned body and feisty stance.” (Metro Magazine, November 2012)
Again, Enchong is wearing JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie and pant (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white and green), adidas Originals Socks - Solid Crew 2-pack Ash (Green/White/Green) and Jeans Leather Trainers (White/Green) while Johan Aguilar wears JINS MMF-15S-U046 (Black Steel), 2012 Nike De La Salle game jacket and pant (green) and 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (green and white).
For his part, Enchong Dee can’t sing to save his life—but, let’s get this straight, his self-titled debut album is a triumph of technology more than a testament of his singing ability.
For the most part, the compilation banks on the innovative skills of the creative minds behind it, in this case arranger RB “Kidwolf” Barbaso.
Barbaso assembles provocative beats that effectively drown out Dee’s negligible trills, especially in the otherwise fun-filled “Tambalang OMG,” which the actor performs with the similarly “digitized” Alex Gonzaga.
Dee turns wishful thinking into musical reality—and the result is a repertoire of expendable jingles (“Seloso,” the self-penned “Isip o Puso”) that rely on Barbaso’s sizzling arrangements, most impressively in the enthusiastic reworking of VST & Co.’s “Step No, Step Yes.”
“Chinito Problems” introduces an innovative treat by mashing up Jed Dumawal’s melodically appealing hooks with a sampling of the jaunty hit single, “Chinito,” spruced up with Yeng Constantino’s gorgeously amped up and high-pitched vocals!
He is the first celebrity to join Pinoy Big Brother 737.
On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Enchong who was introduced as the Swabeng Swimmer ng Quezon City was escorted by his friends Gerald Anderson and Rayver Cruz into the yellow house located near ABS-CBN.
— Pinoy Big Brother (@PBBabscbn) June 21, 2015Tutok na sa http://t.co/As2s73vfsq and let's all welcome our 12th Housemate, ENCHONG!!! #PBB737WaitTheresMore pic.twitter.com/SRDxVtnNIM
Enchong was met by Bianca Gonzalez, who was at the house to welcome him.
“I’ll see you soon and don’t worry,” Enchong told his family and friends before entering the house.
Enchong joined the latest batch of housemates who were introduced Sunday, June 21, on ASAP 20. On the show, Enchong was announced as the newest co-host of PBB 737. But before starting his hosting duties, he was tasked to enter the house to experience what the previous hosts have gone through.
“Sa lahat ng fans ng ‘PBB,’ ako po si Enchong Dee at ako po ang pinakabago niyong host. Pagsisikapan ko po na sana magustuhan niyo ang gagawin ko sa ‘PBB’ and hindi ko po kayo bibiguin. Paghihirapan ko po ang trabahong ito,” he said.
Enchong went into the PBB house Sunday, went immediately to the confession room, then was assigned 3 tasks. Upon completion, he was told to wait for an announcement as to when he will officially enter the house. He later left to resume his showbiz commitments.
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