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Archive for June, 2008


Marc Pingris is now a daddy

Sunday, June 29th, 2008
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Actress Danica Sotto-Pingris gave birth to her first  child, a boy, with husband Marc Pingris on June 26. The couple has named their son, Jean-Michele. We all know Marc has French blood. Congrats to the couple! By the way, Marc and his comrades, the Magnolia Beverage Masters won last night against Alaska.

Blast from the not so distant past- Eugene Tejada

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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We all know that evening when Eugene got injured in Ynares Center. It was Purefoods against Red Bull if I’m not mistaken. Eugene is such a nice person. I usually see him lifting weights in Fitness First Ortigas and that’s how I got to befriend him, through Rob Duat. He even told me to drop […]

San Beda continues winning tradition

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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The San Beda Red Lions beat the Mapua Cardinals in the opening salvo of the NCAA Season 84 yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum, 85-56. As expected, Sam Ekwe topscored among other individuals with 18 points, 12 rebound. Mapua top gun Kelvin Dela Pena was 1-of-7 from the three-point area and finished with only […]

NCAA Season 84 Opening

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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Saturday, June 28, 2008  

2PM SBC vs MIT ARANETA
4PM JRU vs LC ARANETA
6PM UPHR vs SSC-R ARANETA
8PM PCU vs CSB ARANETA

PBA Stuff

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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Air21 Express will make history for itself if it wins on Wednesday against Purefoods. This after winning last night over Magnolia 90-88. The win gave them an advantage of getting into the semis automatically, a first for the team. Air21 hasn’t been gained an automatic entry to the semifinals since its debut in the league.
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Mac Cardona- not single anymore

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
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Mac Cardona got married two weeks ago. This he confirmed to me when I chatted with him in an event. It was rumored that he and the mother of his daughter, Baby Sophia (or Sofia?) were  not in good terms after the latter gave birth. I’m so happy for the couple. Congrats Captain Hook.

NCAA Season 84 chooses Cuneta Astrodome

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
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At the Press Conference for the upcoming 84th Season of NCAA, it was said by  NCAA ManCom Member Mr. Fernando Lozano of Mapua that this collegiate season will be held at the Cuneta Astrodome. Rizal Coliseum, the usual venue of the NCAA games is said to have floors that aren’t suitable for playing when […]

Audrey’s birthday

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
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Arwind Santos’ beautiful daughter celebrated her birthday last week at The Fort. It was attended by basketball players close to Arwind.

UAAP Opening

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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In the first round, only the Araneta Coliseum and PhilSports Arena (ULTRA) will be used. The Arena in San Juan will NOT be used at all. In the second round, only one playdate will be played at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS) while the rest will be at either the Araneta or […]

PBA postponed due to typhoon

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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Despite the heavy downpour yesterday, some people were texting here and there to ask if the PBA will still push through. Undoubtedly, the game between Ginebra GinKings and the Alaska Aces was really a sight to behold. Both teams are displaying a good showing in their past games except for Aces being defeated by the […]