CMO wins 5th RRD-AFP/PNP crown

The CMO team with the championship trophy.(Photo courtesy of Davao Sportswriters Association)

Sports Coordinator Bong Go (No.18).(Photo courtesy of Davao Sportswriters Association)


The City Mayor’s Office engaged the Police Regional Office in a hotly-contested Game 3 but the City Hall-based cagers prevailed, 86-79 to win the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Finals, 2-1, Saturday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Joswe Torregosa sparked the run for PRO XI at the start of the fourth quarter to cut CMO’s lead to just four points, 63-67, eight minutes and 16 seconds left.

PRO XI’s Geramel Merano stepped up in the last six minutes but Ariel Bonleon, Elias Resurreccion and Melchor Gadiano responded for CMO to stretch the lead, 80-72, 1:49 remaining.

Torregosa, who was awarded the most valuable player trophy, came back with back-to-back shots, 76-82, 49 seconds remaining and Resty Go buried a three-point shot, 79-82, 38 ticks left but Marvin Mondigo scored an undergoal stab, 84-79, 31 seconds remaining.

Time was no longer on the side for men of PRO XI Director Andres Caro II who were forced to foul CMO that sent Dindo Pastor and City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go to the free throw lines.

Go, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Assistant, sealed the victory for CMO with a gift shot, 86-79.

Go led CMO with 24 points while Torregosa hit 15 for PRO XI.

Prizes were awarded to the winners right after Game 3 of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Go and the CMO’s cash prize was distributed to the winners as bonus.

Davao City Police Office’s Rodolfo Bustaleño, who suited up for PRO XI in the last tournament, led members of the Mythical Five that included Bureau of Fire Protection’s Kristian Coquilla, a former CMO cager, PRO XI’ s Resty Go, a former spitfire at the Holy Cross of Davao College, CMO’s Ariel Bonleon and Ferdinand Pastor.

Bureau of Fire Protection placed third, followed by Davao City Police Office at fourth, Regional Mobile Group at fifth, 22nd Company at sixth, 28th Infantry Battalion at seventh and 10th Infantry Division at eighth.

The scores:

CMO (86)- B.Go 24, Bonleon 12, Gadiano 11, Mondigo 10, Bangkas 9, Pastor 7, Alquizar 5, Resurreccion 4, Mosqueda 3, Josol 1.

PRO XI (79)- Torregosa 15, Mendez 10, R.Go 10, Reyes 9, Merano 7, Alcano 7, Josol 7, Awitin 6, Albania 4, dela Rosa 4.

Go bails CMO out of trouble in Game 2

Bong Go (No.18).(Photo by Boy Lim/City Sports)

Schedule on Dec.22, Saturday:


5:30 p.m.- Three-point shooting contest


6:30 p.m.- Game 3, CMO vs. PRO XI



City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go bailed out the City Mayor's Office of trouble when he sparked in the fourth quarter to avenge their Game 1 loss and level the series to 1-1 against the Police Regional Office XI, 98-79 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Finals, Thursday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.



Go, who is also Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's Executive Assistant, drained four three-point shots of his 16 total points in the fourth quarter alone to lead CMO with 31 baskets.



Vicente Reyes scored only 11 and Joswe Torregosa, who has been leading the scoring chores for his squad, was limited to only 10 points. PRO XI had a well distributed scoring machine but their veterans failed to put up the needed scores to overtake CMO.



Roy Bangkas helped Go with 14 points and 10 points each from Marvin Mondigo and Dindo Pastor.



PRO XI worked harder in the fourth quarter but time was not on their side that paved the way for CMO to equalize the series and force a rubbermatch.



Game 3 of the tournament, presented by Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua, is on Saturday, December 22, 6:30 p.m. after the three-point shooting contest at 5:30 p.m.



The scores:
CMO (98)- B.Go 31, Bangkas 14, Mondigo 10, Pastor 10, Mosqueda 8, Bonleon 7, Alquizar 7, Gadiano 5, Mamalinta 4, Resurreccion 2.
PRO XI (79)- Reyes 11, Torregosa 10, Merrano 8, Uganap 8, Mendez 8, Awitin 8, Apor 8, Alcano 8, Josol 4, Albaña 4, R.Go 2.

CMO tries to bounce back this afternoon vs. PRO XI

The City Mayor's Office tries to bounce back against the Police Regional Office XI this afternoon (December 20, Thursday), 5 p.m., in Game 2 of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball finals at the Davao City Recreation Center.

PRO-XI defeated CMO, 82-76 in Game 1 on Tuesday night.

Joswe Torregosa did the biggest damage for CMO when he canned in 18 points and the CMO's main gunner, Bong Go, could not find his shooting range and was limited to only 18 baskets that night.

The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and sanctioned by the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI.

PRO XI takes Game 1 in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP cagefest, 2 games this afternoon

Police Regional Office XI took Game 1 of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball finals, Tuesday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

PRO XI regrouped in the final half to beat the City Mayor's Office, 82-76 and Joswe Torregosa led the scoring charge to lead with 18 points.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go made the same output but had an off night by making only four points in the final half after a good start in the first quarter.

PRO XI rallied in the fourth quarter by outscoring CMO, 28-19. Dindo Pastor tried to rally the CMO five and pumped in 12 points but PRO XI employed a better defense.

The 287th IB plays the 10th ID this afternoon at 5 p.m. for the 7th and 8th places while the 22nd Company collides with Regional Mobile Group at 6:30 p.m. for teh 5th and 6th spots of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

The scores:

PRO XI(82)- Torregosa 18, Reyes 17, Merramo 13, Go 10, Uganap 6, Josol 6, Albaña 3, dela Rosa 2, Alcano 2, Ravanes 2, Mendez 2, Apor 1.

CMO (76)- Go 18, Pastor 16, Bonleon 13, Gadiano 9, Mondigo 8, Alquizar 4, Mosqueda 2, Resurreccion 2, Josol 2, Bankas 2.

PRO XI edges DCPO, CMO ousts BFP to advance to RRD-AFP/PNP cage finals, Game 1 this afternoon at 5 p.m.

Bureau of Fire Protection cagers closely guard City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go of the City Mayor's Office in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center. CMO wins this game, 91-69 to advance to the finals.(Photo by Boy Lim/City Sports)



Police Regional Office XI edged the Davao City Police Office, 69-68 and the City Mayor's Office doused off cold water on the Bureau of Fire Protection, 91-69 to arrange a title showdown in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center.

PRO XI exploited DCPO's absence of a go-to-go guy in the dying minutes to secure the win.

The CMO had a different story as the squad found the chemistry to defeat BFP by 22 points over the weekend.City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go pumped in six three-point shots out of his 29 total points to lead CMO to victory.

CMO rallied stronger in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Firemen, 20-8.

Game 1 of the finals will be played this afternoon, Tuesday, December 18, at 5 p.m.

28th Infantry Battalion and 10th Infantry Division will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, for the 7th and 8th places while 22nd Company collides with Regional Mobile Group at 6:30 p.m. for the 5th and 6th places of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

MLKP reclaims status as top team

MVP Bruce Dacia.(Contributed photo)


MLKP celebrates again.(Contributed photo)










Games on December 17 – New Cebu Coliseum

4:00PM Opening Ceremonies
4:30PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City vs. Tagaytay City
6:00PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Zamboanga City

CEBU CITY – M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City reclaimed its status as the top team in Southern Philippines by thrashing Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr, 75-62, and captured the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference late Saturday evening at the New Cebu Coliseum.

This marks the third championship in four conferences for the Jewelers of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba, taking the best-of-three series, 2-1. M. Lhuillier won Game One, 76-75. MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno rebounded by taking Game Two, 97-94.

Unlike the first two games that were decided in the final seconds, this time M. Lhuillier made sure the outcome would be settled early. From a 10-10 standoff in the first quarter, Finals Most Valuable Player Bruce Dacia teamed with gunner Stephen Padilla and big man Leo Bat-og in a 14-2 run that spanned also the second period en rout to a comfortable 36-22 M. Lhuillier edge at halftime.

MisOr’s go-to guys Nat Cruz, Anton Villoria and Mark Moreño fell prey to M. Lhuillier’s tenacious defense, as they had a hard time finding their groove. The usually prolific trio could only combine for 25 markers, with Cruz hitting only nine after tallying 20 and 24 in the first two games. Overall, only six players fielded by Coach Bong Abad managed to score.

Dacia began the second half with a triple and then added three free throws off back-to-back technical fouls on MisOr’s bench for excessive complaining. Bat-og, using his veteran smarts to outplay MisOr’s younger and taller centers, knocked in back-to-back stabs for M. Lhuillier’s biggest lead of the game, 62-42, with still 6:28 to go in the third.

It was smooth sailing from there as Dacia and Padilla made key final quarter baskets to hold off all of MisOr’s attempts to cut the deficit. The final buzzer signaled a fitting ending to the successful second season of the community-based league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and made possible by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring Water, Accel, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

MVP Dacia finished with 18 points. Padilla followed with 16 off three triple. Averaging less than a point entering the game, Bat-og exploded for 12 points. Frank Nailon paced MisOr with 16 followed by Ramil Tagupa with 12.

Fresh from their latest conquest, M. Lhuillier leads fellow MVBA squads MisOr, Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue and Arthro Kontran Arthritis and guest teams from Tagaytay City and Zamboanga City in the six-team, four-day MVBA Christmas Cup starting Tuesday at the Coliseum. M. Lhuillier battles Tagaytay in the opener at 4:30PM followed by Landmaster’s duel with Zamboanga at 6:00PM. A simple opening ceremony will be held at 4:00PM. How

They Scored:
M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (75) – Dacia 18, Padilla 16, Batg-og 12, Enriquez 8, Capati 8, Cavan 5, Basco 4, Latonio 2, Gatumbato 1, Caputolan 1, Aying 0.
HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (62) – Nailon 16, Tagupa 12, Villoria 11, Concha 9, Cruz 9, Moreño 5, Numeran 0, Abadia 0, Jabagat 0, Sanchez 0, Sevilla 0. Period Scores: 17-12, 36-22, 58-46, 75-63. (M. Lhuillier wins series, 2-1)
(Anthony E. Servinio)

Brgy.Garcia snatches DBL crown

Most valuable player Jerson dela Peña (left) receives his MVP trophy from Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang.(Photo by Boy Lim/City Sports)




Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang (5th from right) awards the championship trophy to Brgy.Leon Garcia in the 2007 Duterte Basketball League at the Davao City Recreation Center. Brgy.Garcia defeated Brgy.Daliao, 98-79 for the title.(Photo by Boy Lim/City Sports)


Barangay Leon Garcia snatched the 2007 Duterte Basketball League (DBL) Inter-District Finals, Sunday, at the Davao City Recreation Center at the expense of Barangay Daliao, 98-79.

Most valuable player Jerson dela Peña set the tone for Barangay L.Garcia by canning in 16 points in the first half and his teammates maintained the momentum to stop the Toril-based cagers.

The Barangay L. Garcia dribblers worked harder in the third canto and outgunned Barangay Daliao by 10 points and employed a better defense to keep their rivals from catching up.

In the other game of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and supported by City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go, Barangay Sasa annexed the third spot with an 88-81 victory over Barangay Tibungco.

After the 39-39 deadlock at the end of the first half, Barangay Sasa made the adjustments to outscore Barangay Tibungco in the final half.


The scores:
(Third place)

Sasa (88)- Mira 22, Oclarit 16, Callano 13, Viloria 12, Victoriano 10, Sucayan 9, Adverderada 2, Redez 2, Obra 2.

Tibungco (81)- Meremilia 20, Casado 13, Yaranon 13, Basillo 8, Bustamante 8, Shapo 8, Simbulas 4, Balansag 4, Quiran 3.

(Championship)

L.Garcia (98)- Garces 22, dela Peña 20, Garces 19, dela Peña 14, Diga 8, Diga 7, Quinti 4, Palarca 2, dela Peña 2.

Daliao (79)- Piloto 15, Pitulan 13, Lapuz 12, Paraiso 12, Matucas 8, Dhulan 6, Cesar 6, Digar 4, Lupian 3.

Talomo Precinct wins DCPO title

Talomo Precinct bounced back in the final half to catch up with the Traffic Group and win the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball finals, 60-54, Sunday, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

Behind by five points, the Talomo Precint of Supt.Matthew Baccay slowly erased the lead by limiting the Traffic Group to only seven points in the final quarter.

City Mobile Group trounced Sasa Precinct, 78-59 to settle for third place in the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

The scores:

(Third place)

City Mobile Group (78)- Pidida 14, Trugillo 14, Zozobrado 11, Ma 9, Lopecillo 8, Golina 6, Lao 6, Medrano 5, Denuna 3, Agustin 2.

Sasa Precinct (59)- Balbiran 14, Jani 12, Caybot 12, Napoles 10, Aposaga 6, No.98 5.


(Finals)

Talomo Precinct (60)- Iriate 13, Jimenez 11, Cañada 10, Austria 8, Pagal 8, Tambis 8, Jimenez 2.
Traffic Group (54)- Habol 14, Cubillan 11, Mata 8, Rebuyon 7, Desierto 6, Rivera 3, Lantajao 2, Poliquit 2, Medalla 1.

MisOr ekes out 97-94 win over MLKP, levels best-of-three at 1-1

Games December 17 - New Cebu Coliseum
4:00PM Christmas Cup Opening Ceremonies
4:30PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City vs. Tagaytay City
6:00PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Pagadian City

CEBU CITY -- Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr eked out a 97-94 win over defending champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City Friday night at the New Cebu Coliseum to level the best-of-three 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference Finals at 1-1.

The winner-take-all third match was being played at press time last night. M. Lhuillier won Game One, 76-75, last December 12 at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro City. The multi-titled Jewelers are gunning for their third MVBA crown in four conferences while MisOr is looking for a back-to-back after ruling this year’s First Conference of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and bankrolled by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Accel, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

Center Nat Cruz unloaded 12 points in the final quarter including eight out of 10 free throw attempts in the final 35 seconds to hold off the scorching M. Lhuillier comeback. With MisOr shakily on top, 94-91, Woodrow Enriquez opted to drive to the hoop and threaten for the last time with five seconds to play, 93-94. Cruz was quickly fouled but could only make one free throw for a 95-93 MisOr edge.

In the ensuing sequence, Cruz nearly turned goat as he fouled Jerry Cavan. After making his first attempt, Cavan would miss the potential equalizer and Cruz grabbed the defensive rebound plus a foul from Game One hero Ronald Capati. Cruz calmly sank both free throws for the final tally. With no timeouts left for Coach Raul Alcoseba, M. Lhuillier failed to put up a decent shot in the final two seconds of play.

MisOr controlled the entire second half after taking the lead at halftime on back-to-back baskets by Cruz and Frank Nailon, 42-40. Dennis Concha powered MisOr’s initial third period run capped by a three-point play by Ramil Tagupa that erected their biggest lead of the game, 62-50, at the 5:28 mark of the third.

Winning coach Bong Abad credited his players’ good shooting percentage and overall defensive effort that made up for their 20 turnovers versus the nine turnovers of M. Lhuillier. MisOr team owner Gov. Oscar Moreno hardly sat and paced the Coliseum stage for majority of the tense game that saw his wards shoot 34 out of 54 or 63% of their field goal attempts. On the other hand, M. Lhuillier made 30 of 65 attempts for 46%.

Cruz finished with 24 points. Mark Moreño came off the bench in the second period to pump in 11 of his 18 points. Anton Villoria added 15 and Concha 13. Enriquez led M. Lhuillier with 30 points followed by Stephen Padilla with 17 points off five triples. Jett Latonio chipped in 13 and Marlon Basco 11.

Meanwhile, the MVBA Christmas Cup will unveil on December 17 at the Coliseum with M. Lhuillier, MisOr, Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue, Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu and guest teams Pagadian City and Tagaytay City. The tournament will run until December 20 and offers big cash prizes to the winners.

How They Scored:

HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (97) - Cruz 24, Moreño 18, Villoria 15, Concha 13, Nailon 10, Tagupa 6, Sanchez 5, Abadia 4, Sevilla 2, Apepe 0, Jabagat 0.

M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (94) - Enriquez 30, Padilla 17, Latonio 13, Basco 11, Capati 9, Gatumbato 4, Cavan 4, Dacia 4, Aying 2, Caputolan 0, Rodriguez 0, Bat-og 0.

Period Scores: 17-19, 42-40, 73-66, 97-94.(Series tied, 1-1)
(Anthony E. Servinio)

5TH RRD-AFP/PNP CAGEFEST:28th IB, RMG, CMO start campaign in Round of 8

The 28th Infantry Battalion, Regional Mobile Group and City Mayor's Office start its campaign at the start of the Round of 8 on Saturday, December 15, in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center.

The 28th IB, better known as the Kamagongs under First Lieutenant Brian Bagaipo, tests the mettle of the Sto.Tomas, Davao Province-based 22nd Light Armor Company or the Lionhearts haded by Captain Raul Vercelles at 2 p.m.

The Regional Mobile Group takes on the 10th Infantry Division led by Major Efren Morados in the second game at 3:30 p.m. while the City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go-headed CMO collides with the Fire Superintendent Samuel Perez-managed Bureau of Fire Protection dribblers in the main game at 5 p.m. of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Police Regional Office XI topped bracket A after the elimination round with CMO, 28th IB and 10th ID following at 2nd, 3rd and 4th places, in that order. BFP led bracket B that also saw Davao City Police Office, RMB and 22nd Company barging in the top four.

Sasa, Talomo Precincts face foes in DCPO semis

Sasa and Talomo Precincts face separate foes in the semifinals of the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 15, at the Davao City Police Office.

Sasa Precinct plays the Traffic Group at 1 p.m. while Talomo Precinct meets the City Mobile Group at 2:30 p.m.

The winners will advance to the finals on Sunday, December 16, at 2:30 p.m. while the losers will square it off for the third spot at 1 p.m.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go said that prizes are up for grabs to the winners of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and sanctioned by BAP-SBP Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

Capati lifts MLKP past MisOr, 76-75 in Game 1

Game on December 14 - New Cebu Coliseum
5:30PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr
(MVBA Finals, Game Two)

CAGAYAN DE ORO --- Ronald Capati hit a three-point shot from top of the key with nine seconds left to lift defending champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City past Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr, 76-75, and take Game One of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference Finals Wednesday evening at the Xavier University Gym.

Both teams then called their final timeouts. MisOr guard Anton Villoria drove strong to the hoop and with the defense collapsing on him dished off to an open Nat Cruz beneath the goal. Suddenly, Marlon Basco came from nowhere to block Cruz’ twisting shot to preserve the win.

M. Lhuillier averted another late game collapse. Erecting their biggest lead, 72-62, with still five minutes to play, M. Lhuillier allowed MisOr to unload 13 unanswered points capped by back-to-back baskets by Cruz with 1:44 left and MisOr ahead, 75-72.

Woodrow Enriquez managed to eke in a free throw at the 1:33 mark to close in, 73-75. A failed MisOr offensive led to Capati’s game-winning heroics. "I put a lot of heart in the shot," said Capati who ripped off his jersey at the buzzer in celebration. "I popped out and got the ball from Woodrow and then saw my defender (Cruz) far away and the shot clock running so I decided to take it." The College of Saint Benilde alumnus finished with nine points.

Game Two of the series is scheduled on Friday at the New Cebu Coliseum with M. Lhuillier of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba gunning for their third MVBA championship in four conferences of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and supported by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Accel, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball. If needed, Game Three will be on December 15, still at the Coliseum.

Bruce Dacia led M. Lhuillier with 16 points followed by Enriquez with 14. Cruz paced MisOr with 20 followed by Villoria with 18. MisOr sorely missed the services of Mindanao MVP Lowell Briones who sat out the game with a fever.

MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad has a tough but attainable task ahead of them. Meeting in last year’s Second Conference finals, MisOr stole Game Two in Cebu, 96-84, after losing Game One at XU, 87-75. M. Lhuillier however hung on to claim Game Three and the championship, 79-71.

Meanwhile, the MVBA Christmas Tournament’s opening has been moved forward a day to December 17, still at the Coliseum. Confirmed to join are M. Lhuillier, MisOr, Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue, Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu and guest teams from Pagadian City and Tagaytay City. The tournament will run until December 21.

How They Scored:

M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (76) - Dacia 16, Enriquez 14, Gatumbato 10, Capati 9, Padilla 8, Cavan 8, Basco 4, Rodriguez 3, Caputolan 2, Latonio 2, Aying 0, Bat-og 0.

HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (75) - Cruz 20, Villoria 18, Tagupa 11, Moreño 10, Abadia 7, Nailon 7, Sevilla 2, Apepe 0, Concha 0, Numeran 0, Sanchez 0, Jabagat 0.

Period Scores: 22-20, 42-36, 59-52, 76-75.(Anthony E. Servinio)

DJA vs. DCC in Lipovitan cage finals

Davao Jones Academy and Davao Central College will clash for the 1st Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup Inter-High School Basketball Tournament on December 15, 3 p.m., at the Lifestream International College along Mamay Road.

Davao Jones, behind the 14 points of Kim Asuleo, defeated Holy Cross of Bunawan, 61-43 to move to the finals against DCC, 78-34 winner of Davao Central High School.

Holy Cross and Davao Central High will vie for the third spot at 1:30 p.m.

The champion will win P5,000, trophy and certificates, P3,000, a trophy and certificates for the first runner-up, P1,500, trophy and certificates for the second runner-up, trophy for the third runner-up and the most valuable player will receive a medal and certificate.

The tournament is sanctioned by the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua and sponsored by Taisho Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jakkar Marketing and Joysan Uniform Center of Ed Sandoval.

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware's Berami is MVBA Best Scorer

Game on December 14 – New Cebu Coliseum5:30PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr

HIS team may have finished at the bottom of the pile with a solitary win this conference but burly Eliazar “Boboy” Berami of the Duterte Agilas-Davao ended up with some consolation by walking away as the best scorer of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference with an average of 15.1 points over 12 games.

The scoring title is determined by all games played before the MVBA Finals between Visayas Division Champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City and Mindanao Division Champion Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr. Game One of the series was being completed late last night at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro City. Game Two is scheduled for December 14 at the New Cebu Coliseum starting at 5:30PM. If needed, Game Three will be on Saturday, still at the Coliseum.

Berami averaged only 14.6 points in the 10-game classification round and upped his average to 17.5 in their semifinal series against MisOr. He registered a personal high of 26 markers twice, against M. Lhuillier last October 10 and in Game One of the Mindanao semis against MisOr last November 19. The conference record is 28 points set by Doroteo Almacin of Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu versus M. Lhuillier last October 8.

Finishing a far second to Berami was do-it-all player Rolly Menor of the MP Warriors-GenSan at 14.4 ppg. Defensive wiz Mark Yee of Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue earned the nod of Visayas top gun and third overall with 14.3 ppg.

Rounding out the top ten scorers are Visayas Division MVP Bruce Dacia of M. Lhuillier (13.8 ppg), Almacin (13.8 ppg), Alex Cainglet of Arthro (13.0 ppg), Nat Cruz of MisOr (13.0 ppg), Bong Marata of Landmaster (12.5 ppg), Richard Ian Saladaga of Landmaster (11.9 ppg) and Jonjon Gonzaga of the Agilas (11.5 ppg).

Meanwhile, the MVBA Christmas Cup kicks off on Sunday (December 16) with six teams participating in the five-day joust. M. Lhuillier, MisOr, Landmaster and Arthro will match wits with guest entries from the cities of Pagadian and Tagaytay in the tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP).(Anthony E. Servinio)

BFP, PRO XI bag No.1 spots in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP elims

The Bureau of Fire Protection and Police Regional Office XI bagged the No.1 spots in separate brackets after the elimination round of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center.

BFP finished with a 4-1 win-loss slate in bracket B while the PRO XI tallied five victories and one setback in bracket A.

City Mayor's Office clinched the No.2 spot after besting the 28th Infantry Battalion, 103-81 on Sunday night. City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go canned in six three-pointers and added another jumper to lead CMO with 20 points while Dennis Barrete topscored for 28th IB with 36 baskets.

Davao City Police Office followed BFP at No.2, Regional Mobile Group at No.3 and 22nd Company at No.4.

The 10th Infantry Division will play the Navy on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. to determine who will occupy the No.3 spot in bracket A of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of the Sports Development Division-City Mayor's Office and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI Director Regino "Boy" Cua

DBLBrgy.Daliao vs.Brgy.L.Garcia in Game 1

Brgy.Daliao is ready to meet Brgy.Leon Garcia in Game 1 of the 2007 Duterte Basketball League (DBL) Inter-District Championship on December 15 at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Game time is at 10 a.m.

The battle for third place is on December 16 at 10 a.m. between Brgy.Tibungco and Brgy.Sasa while Game 2 follows at 11:30 a.m.

The tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of the Sports Development Division-City Mayor's Office under City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

MLKP retains MVBA Visayas Division title, plays MisOr on Dec.12 in Cagayan de Oro

M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City clinched its third Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Visayas Division title by beating Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue last December 7 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)


Game December 12 - Xavier University Gym
6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City(MVBA Finals, Game One)

MANDAUE CITY - M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City retained the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Visayas Division championship by outplaying archrival Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue, 73-65, Friday at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex. The Jewelers thus swept the best-of three series, 2-0. They won Game One in overtime, 89-86, last Wednesday at the New Cebu Coliseum.

The win marks M. Lhuillier’s third Visayas Division crown in four conferences thus far of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and bankrolled by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Accel, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball. The partnership of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba now shoots for their third MVBA title.

The best-of-three MVBA Finals between M. Lhuillier and Mindanao Division champion Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad will commence on December 12 at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro City. Game Two will be at the Cebu Coliseum on December 14. If needed, Game Three will be played immediately on December 15, still at the Cebu Coliseum.

With team owner Joe Soberano and Mayor Jonas Cortes in attendance, Landmaster under Coach Jun Tan started hot with Bong Marata scoring 14 of the team’s first 16 points for a 16-12 lead. Suddenly, Marata pulled a leg muscle and never returned to the game. M. Lhuillier capitalized by knotting the count after one quarter, 22-22. The M. Lhuillier defense went to work and limited Landmaster to only nine points in the second period. Still, Landmaster held a shaky 31-30 edge until Bruce Dacia scored six of the half’s final eight points to push the Jewelers on top for good, 38-31.

Dacia then joined Ronald Capati, Stephen Padilla and Woodrow Enriquez in giving M. Lhuillier its biggest lead of the contest, 57-39, late in the third canto. A triple by Mike Manigo, his only points in the game, put Landmaster closer entering the final period, 42-57.

Just like in Game One, M. Lhuillier allowed Landmaster to claw back with Harold Santa Cruz cutting the deficit to as low as six points with 11 seconds to play, 63-69. In the ensuing play, Jerry Cavan sank two free throws to ice the game, 71-63. Mark Yee and Enriquez exchanged baskets for the final tally.

Dacia led M. Lhuillier’s charge with 18 points and in the process cop the Most Valuable Player award for the Visayas Division. Dacia averaged a team-best 13.8 points in the tournament. Capati followed with 17 points. Yee topped Landmaster with 24 markers.

How They Scored:

M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (73) - Dacia 18, Capati 17, Enriquez 8, Gatumbato 7, Padilla 6, Caputolan 5, Basco 3, Cavan 3, Aying 2, Latonio 2, Bat-og 2.

CEBU LANDMASTER-MANDAUE (65) - Yee 24, Marata 14, Saladaga 10, Santa Cruz 6, Nicdao 4, Manigo 3, Ocañada 2, Gloria 2, Montalbo 0, Abellanosa 0, Mangubat 0. Period Scores: 22-22, 38-31, 57-42, 73-65.(M. Lhuillier wins series, 2-0)
(Anthony E. Servinio)

BJMP seals 2nd win in RRD-AFP/PNP tourney

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology sealed its second win by beating the 28th Infantry Battalion, 82-79 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Saturday, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

BJMP improved to two victories against four defeats while the 28th IB absorbed its second loss against three wins.

The 22nd Company, on the other hand, also chalked in its second win in five games at the expense of Task Force Davao, 106-76. TFD remained winless with four setbacks in the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbolista ng Pilipinas XI Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

Three games are scheduled on Sunday, December 9, featuring the Police Regional Office XI gunning for its sixth straight victory when it faces the 10th Infantry Division, a 2-2 win-loss holder at 2 p.m.

Regional Mobile Group, sporting a 2-1 win-loss slate, battles TFD at 3:30 p.m. while the City Mayor's Office, which tallied four wins only to lose to PRO XI by one point on December 1 via 85-86, will try to bounce back when it plays the 28th IB in the main game at 5 p.m.

DCC vs. Central High in Lipovitan semis round

Davao Central College collides with Davao Central High in the semifinal's knockout round of the 1st Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup on Saturday at the Lifestream International College along Mamay Road.

Game time is at 10 a.m.

The other semifinal's game is between Davao Jones Academy and Holy Cross of Bunawan at 1 p.m.

The winners will move to the championship round while the losers will vie for the third spot next week, according to tournament coordinator Rael Diaz.

The tournament is sanctioned by BAP-SBP Region XI Director Regino “Boy” Cua and sponsored by Taisho Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jakkar Marketing, and Joysan Uniform Center of Ed Sandoval.

4 games in DCPO cage loop on Saturday

Team Standings: Win-Loss
Bracket A
City Mobile Group 3-0
Sasa Precinct 4-2
Special Anti-Terrorist Unit 3-1
Mobile Patrol Group 3-1
DCPO Headquarters 1-2
San Pedro Precinct 1-3
Buhangin Precinct 0-6

Bracket B
Traffic Group 5-0
Talomo Precinct 3-0
Baguio/Calinan Precincts 2-1
Toril/Tugbok Precincts 1-2
Sta.Ana Precinct 1-3
Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts 1-4
Marilog Precinct 0-3

Four games are scheduled in the resumption of the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 8, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

DCPO plays Mobile Patrol Group at 9:30 a.m., Special Anti-Terrorist Unit against City Mobile Group at 11 a.m., Baguio/Calinan Precincts against Marilog Precinct at 1 p.m. and Talomo Precinct versus Toril/Tugbok Precinct in the main game at 2:30 p.m.

The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

MLKP survives big scare from Landmaster, 89-86

Game on December 7 – Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center
5:30PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City(Visayas Finals, Game Two)

CEBU CITY – Defending champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City needed an overtime period to survive a big scare from Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue, 89-86, and take Game One of the best-of-three Visayas Division Finals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference Wednesday at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Game Two of the series is set for December 7 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center starting at 5:30PM. M. Lhuillier of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba can wrap it up while Landmaster of Joe Soberano, Mayor Jonas Cortes and Coach Jun Tan will try its best to send the series to a deciding third game on Sunday (December 9) at the Cebu Coliseum in the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and supported by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring Water, Accel, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

The Jewelers looked headed for the easy win, erecting a 16-point lead on a three-point play by Marlon Basco, 76-60, with 4:56 left in the fourth quarter. Suddenly, disaster struck as Landmaster unloaded an 18-2 bomb to close out regulation time, capped by back-to-back triples by Mike Manigo to tie the count at 78-78 with 13 ticks on the clock.

Coach Alcoseba designed a play for Stephen Padilla but the ball went to Jett Latonio who launched a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer hence the overtime. Landmaster actually scored the last 12 points of regulation after Jerry Cavan converted two free throws off a technical foul on the Landmaster bench for excessive complaining at the 3:40 mark, 78-66. Compounding M. Lhuillier’s woes were the disqualifications of centers Basco and Ronald Capati with still three minutes to go.

Scoreless in the first four quarters, Padilla exploded in the overtime with all his five points, topped by a triple at the 2:00 warning that shattered an 84-84 deadlock and put M. Lhuillier on top for good, 87-84. Woodrow Enriquez and Harold Santa Cruz then traded baskets. After a failed M. Lhuillier offensive, Landmaster had the chance to force a second extension but Richard Ian Saladaga missed his open triple attempt from the corner as time expired.

Capati led M. Lhuillier with 17 points followed by Basco with 15. Four other Jewelers had twin digits in Cavan with 14, Enriquez 12, Lou Gatumbato 11 and Bruce Dacia 10. Mark Yee had a monster game with 24 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in the losing effort. Saladaga added 18, Manigo 13 and Bong Marata 12.

Waiting for the series winner is Mindanao Division champion Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad. MisOr copped its third straight Mindanao title by besting the MP Warriors-GenSan, 2-1. MisOr will host the Visayas champion in Game One of the MVBA Finals next week. Game Two and if needed Game Three will be at the Visayas champion’s home venue.

How They Scored:
M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (89) – Capati 17, Basco 15, Cavan 14, Enriquez 12, Gatumbato 11, Dacia 10, Padilla 5, Rodriguez 2. Latonio 2, Bat-og 1.

CEBU LANDMASTER-MANDAUE (86) – Yee 24, Saladaga 18, Manigo 13, Marata 12, Nicdao 8, Ocañada 7, Mangubat 2, Santa Cruz 2, Montalbo 0, Abellanosa 0.
Period Scores: 26-18, 44-32, 64-52, 78-78 (reg.), 89-86 (OT).(Anthony E. Servinio)

DCPO hands RMG 1st loss, 92-82

Davao City Police Office handed the Regional Mobile Group its first loss, 92-82 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Wednesday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Rubesalito Caranguit topscored for DCPO with 30 points and his team improved to four wins and one loss while RMG dropped to 2-1.

In the other games of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the Police Regional Office XI outscored the Philippine Air Force, 104-83 for its fifth straight victory. The Airmen tallied their fourth loss in five outings.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology clinched its first victory in five games by beating the Philippine Navy, 81-73.

The scores:

(First Game)
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (81)- Campomanes 27, Macaresa 16, Almonares 9, Banga 7, Ocmen 5, Eyao 2, Doguilles 2, Minoria 2, Saquilayan 2, Castro 1.
Phil.Navy (73)-Caloglog 24, Jacinto 11, Leopoldo 8, Escorido 8, Tan 8, delas Alas 7, Gumpal 2.

(Second Game)
Police Regional Office XI (104)- Torregoza 16, Ravanes 14, Alcano 13, Merrano 10, Uganap 9, go 8, Awitin 8, Josol 6, Diray 5, Albaña 4, Mendez 4, Apor 3, dela Rosa 2, Geverola 2, Reyes 1.
Phil.Air Force (83)- Callano 28, Cardenas 14, Merino 14, Bautista 13, Araneta 8, Medina 6.

(Third Game)
Davao City Police Office (92)- Aranguit 30, Bustalinio 16, Asoy 12, Perucho 8, Lao 8, Mauhay 7, Dalugdog 4, Jaca 4, Torres 2, Arellano 1.Regional Mobile Group (82)- Zozobrado 15, Campomanes 13, Salinas 11, delos Reyes 9, Villares 6, Simbulas 6, Reyes 6, Ewikan 6, Sacbang 4, Placido 2, Cameros 2, Bantilan 2.

SATU downs San Pedro Precinct, 68-59

Special Anti-Terrorist Unit downed the San Pedro Precinct, 68-59 for its third win in four outings in the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament, Tuesday, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

San Pedro dropped to its second loss in three starts.

In the other games presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Sasa Precinct stopped the Mobile Patrol Group, 48-39 to improve to 3-2 win-loss card while the MPG suffered its first win in three games.

The DCPO Headquarters finally tasted its first win in three games by trouncing winless Buhangin Precinct (0-5), 55-41 while Talomo Precinct cruised to its third straight victory at the expense of Sta.Ana Precinct (1-3), 75-45. Traffic Group remained unbeaten with five wins after beating Marilog Precinct (0-2), 64-47.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go said games will resume on Thursday, December 6, featuring San Pedro against Sasa at 9:30 a.m., Buhangin against MPG at 11 a.m. and Toril/Tugbok against Marilog at 1 p.m., Bunawan vs. Calinan/Baguio at 2:30 p.m.

The scores:
(First Game)
Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (68)- Gacita 22, Miranda 20, Aritalia 9, Cabudti 8, Serrano 7, Pabuhot 2.
San Pedro Precinct (59)- Galupe 16, Ladua 10, Lascuña 9, Lucas 8, Almarez 7, Fajardo 4, Sinoy 3, Tinaan 2.

(Second Game)
Sasa Precinct (48)- Caybot 15, Adormeso 10, Aposaga 9, Melendez 4, Jani 4, Romero 4, Napoles 2.
Mobile Patrol Group (39)-Nancial 9, Panes 9, Sayad 8, Andres 6, Vicente 5, Ybañez 2.

(Third Game)
DCPO Headquarters (55)-Tugas 13, Luga 13, Alcazaren 10, Bandiola 8, Mondilla 7, Suyo 4.Buhangin Precinct (41)- Oplasa 16, Yson 14, Desoyo 9, Mata 2.

(Fourth Game)
Talomo Precinct (75)-Jimenez 16, Cañada 15, Iriarte 15, Tambis 12, Austria 5, Magdayao 4, Maranga 3, Pableo 2, Baccay 2, Rivera 1.
Sta.Ana Precinct (45)- Caingles 14, Balbido 8, Nomesa 6, Uyanguren 6, Cuevas 5, Donquilob 4, Arellano 2.

(Fifth Game)
Traffic Group (64)- Reboyon 10, Jabol 9, Canatajo 8, Butad 8, Logan 6, Cabaluna 6, Celocia 6, Cuprada 3, Serado 3, Rivera 2, Desierto 2.
Marilog Precinct (47)-Cabales 14, Atog 12, Ma 8, Metran 4, Rojas 4, Gumayao 2, Sabio 2, Lumapas 1.

MisOr hammers Pacman Warriors, 77-65 to win Mindanao Division title

Game Today (December 5) – New Cebu Coliseum
5:30PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City vs. Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue

DAVAO CITY – Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr scored its third straight Mindanao Division title by hammering MP Warriors-GenSan, 77-65, in Game Three of their best-of-three series at the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference Monday at the Almendras Gym.

Trailing 2-5 early in the game, Mindanao Division Most Valuable Player Lowell Briones powered an 18-3 run that gave MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad the lead for good, 20-8. Despite constant threats from the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido, MisOr displayed good lead management coupled with a solid defense that disrupted the Warriors’ attacks.

The Warriors threatened for the last time at 52-55 and 7:36 left in the game. MisOr then responded with three straight baskets, 61-52. In a key point of the game, Coach Pido was slapped a technical foul for entering the court while excessively complaining. Briones canned both free throws and in the ensuing possession sank a triple to give MisOr a comfortable 66-54 advantage with still 5:05 to play.

The lead would later balloon to as much as 14 points, 71-57, on another Briones triple and a basket by Ramil Tagupa at the 3:11 mark. Briones finished with 24 points to lead the way for MisOr and secure the MVP award. Mark Moreño followed with 13 points and five steals while Tagupa had 12. Donald Tadena and Apol Coronado were the lone bright spots for the Warriors with 20 and 19 markers respectively as the rest of the team submitted below-par numbers.

MisOr now awaits the Visayas Division champion in the best-of-three MVBA Finals tentatively set for the second week of December. MisOr won the 2007 First Conference and would like to score a sweep of this year’s two conferences sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and supported by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball. Over at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center, Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue of Joe Soberano and Coach Jun Tan fashioned a 72-64 triumph over Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu to advance to the Visayas Division Finals against waiting M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City starting tonight at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Landmaster finished off the series, 2-1, winning the last two games. Bong Marata topped Landmaster with 19 points followed by Mike Manigo with 12 and Mark Yee with 10. The Arthro trio of Alex Cainglet, Luther Luke Justiniani and Rino Berame all had 10 points each. The Landmaster defense limited Doroteo Almacin to only two points after back-to-back 23-point outputs in the series’ first two games.

M. Lhuillier and Landmaster split their two classification round dates with the host team winning. Landmaster won last September 21 in Mandaue, 83-81. M. Lhuillier returned the favor, 86-67, last October 19 at the Cebu Coliseum.

How They Scored:
HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (77) – Briones 24, Moreño 13, Tagupa 12, Nailon 9, Cruz 8, Sanchez 5, Numeran 4, Concha 2, Abadia 0, Sevilla 0, Jabagat 0.

MP WARRIORS-GENSAN (65) – Tadena 20, Coronado 19, Menor 8, Farochillen 6, Daja 6, Recustodio 4, Dennison 2, Rubi 0, Ramos 0, Locsin 0, Medalla 0. Period Scores: 22-13, 38-35, 55-48, 77-65. (MisOr wins series, 2-1)

CEBU LANDMASTER-MANDAUE (72) – Marata 19, Manigo 12, Yee 10, Santa Cruz 8, Nicdao 5, Mangubat 5, Saladaga 5, Abellanosa 3, Ocañada 3, Gloria 2.

ARTHRO-CEBU (64) – Cainglet 10, Justiniani 10, Berame 10, Ursal 9, Bucao 8, Ababon 7, Mercado 6, Almacin 2, Garcia 2. Period Scores: 20-9, 30-27, 50-49, 72-64. (Landmaster wins series, 2-1)
(Anthony E. Servinio)

3 games in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP tourney on Wednesday

Team Standings as of December 4:
Bracket A
Police Regional Office XI 4-0
City Mayor's Office 4-1
28th Infantry Battalion 3-1
10th Infantry Division 2-2
Phil.Air Force 1-3
Phil.Navy 0-3
Bureau of Jail 0-4

Bracket B
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 4-1
DC Police Office 3-1
National Support Unit 1-3
22nd Company 1-3
Task Force Davao 0-3

Three games are scheduled in the resumption of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, December 5, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology collides with the Navy at 4 p.m., the Air Force against the Police Regional XI at 5:30 p.m. while the Regional Mobile Group meets the Davao City Police Office at 7 p.m.

PRO-XI is leading bracket A with a clean 4-0 win-loss card, followed by the City Mayor's Office with a 4-1 record while the RMG is looking for its third win in bracket B of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI.

Bugacia topscores for 10th ID's 89-71 win over BJMP

Team Standings as of December 3:
Bracket A
Police Regional Office XI 4-0
City Mayor's Office 4-1
28th Infantry Battalion 3-1
10th Infantry Division 2-2
Phil.Air Force 1-3
Phil.Navy 0-3
Bureau of Jail 0-4

Bracket B
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 4-1
DC Police Office 3-1
National Support Unit 1-3
22nd Company 1-3
Task Force Davao 0-3

Ramuel Bugacia topscored with 25 points to lead the 10th Infantry Division past the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, 89-71 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Sunday, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

10th ID leveled its win-loss count to 2-2 and handed Bureau of Jail its fourth straight setback.
In the other games presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the Davao City Police Office relied on the 17 points, apiece production from Ireneo Dalogdog and Ronald Lao en route to their third win in four games at the expense of Task Force Davao which absorbed its third straight loss.

Police Regional Office XI banked on Joswe Torregosa again who responded with 22 baskets in their 96-85 conquest over the 28th Infantry Battalion. Dennis Barrete led the losing side with 22 points.

Games will resume on Wednesday, according to City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go, featuring Bureau of Jail against the Navy at 4 p.m., Air Force against the PRO XI at 5:30 p.m. and Regional Mobile Group against DCPO in the main game at 7 p.m.

The scores:

First Game
Davao City Police Office (122)- Ireneo Dalogdog 17, Ronald Lao 17, Jaca 16, Canencia 14, Perucho 14, Aranguit 8, Bustalinio 8, Asoy 8, Meparanum 6, Arellano 5, Go 4, Torres 3, Poliquit 2.
Task Force Davao (69)-Roneil Tancio 28, Umalay 14, Asuncion 6, Macarulay 6, Tatad 4, Barral 4, Rivas 2, Toyco 2, Balabad 2, Lawas 1.

Second Game
10th ID (89)- Ramuel Bugacia 25, Pinsoy 16, Salazar 12, Reuyan 11, Rezano 8, Baguio 6, Hojilla 6, Sumanlad 2, Carmona 2, Diamante 1.
Bureau of Jail (71)- Abraham Campomanes 33, Gadiano 8, Morales 8, Banga 6, Ocmen 6, Eyao 5, Menioria 3, Almonares 2.

Third Game
PRO XI (96)-Joswe Torregosa 22, Go 21, Awitin 10, Josol 8, Medrano 8, Albaña 8, Reyes 7, Mendez 2, Ravanes 2.
28th IB (85)-Dennis Barrete 22, Almajo 20, Bendijo 17, Bayotas 9, Cañonero 8, Lacasandile 5, Mosqueda 4.

Executives disappoint Legislators anew, 115-113

The Legislators were on their way to avenge their Game 1 loss in Season 14 of the Executive-Legislative Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center.

But lady luck was again not on their side when the Executives disappointed them, 115-113 in Game 2, Friday night.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go canned in 12 points in the third quarter and added 12 more in the fourth quarter with Gerald Acojedo helping with eight more points to escape with a two-point win.

The Legislators posted an early lead in the first quarter, 24-23 but started to slow down in the second canto. They tried to stage a big comeback in the final quarter but the Executives responded with Jem Brian Alquizar, Roan Abasolo, Melchor Gadiano, Roy Bangkas and Acojedo contributing the needed score to keep the Legislators at bay.

Go bounced back from a dismal performance in Game 1 wen he fired only 20 points but the Executives were able to beat the Legislators, 90-74.

The scores:

Executives (115)-B.Go 44, Acojedo 21, Alquizar 21, Bangkas 15, Abasolo 6, Gadiano 6, Fama 2.

Legislators (113)- Villaver 23, de Guzman 23, Casado 19, Casan 16, Mahipus 8, Plarisan 8, Aguilar 5, Araneta 5, Apostol 2, Pahamutang 2, Pacayra 2.

Pacman Warriors vs. MisOr tonight

Game Today (December 2) – Almendras Gym
7:00PM MP Warriors-GenSan vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr(Mindanao Finals, Game Two)

DAVAO CITY – Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr shoots for its third straight Mindanao Division Championship tonight when they battle MP Warriors-GenSan in Game Two of the best-of-three Mindanao Division Finals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference at the Almendras Gym.

Should the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido stave off elimination by winning tonight and leveling the series, the winner-take-all Game Three will be played tomorrow (December 3), at a venue to be determined.

Entering tonight’s contest, MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad remains the heavy favorite owing to their perfect record against their fellow Mindanao Division teams. MisOr defeated the Warriors twice in the classification round, 81-74 at the Xavier University Gym last October 9 and 78-57 last November 16 at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center.

Expected to lead the charge of MisOr are guards Anton Villoria and Mark Moreño, who are known to up their numbers whenever they play the Warriors. Also seen to play big roles are centers Nat Cruz and Frank Nailon, gunner Lowell Briones and reigning Player of the Week Ramil Tagupa.

The Warriors seem to struggle against MisOr, with center Erian Daja the lone bright spot averaging 14.0 points in their two meetings. Coach Pido has to restore the confidence of the rest of his crew to produce their regular statistics, especially team scoring leader Rolly Menor and usually prolific guards Louie Medalla, Donald Tadena, Roderick Ramos and Apol Coronado. MisOr swept Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas-Davao in the Division Semifinals, 2-0, to arrange the showdown with the Warriors who earned a outright spot in the Division Finals of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and made possible by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring Water, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

Meanwhile, Game Three of the Visayas Division Semifinals between Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu of Jonathan Guardo and Coach Al Solis and Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue of Joe Soberano and Coach Jun Tan will be played tomorrow at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex. The winner will then play M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City in the best-of-three Visayas Division Finals that will start on December 4 at the New Cebu Coliseum.

The two division champions will tangle in the best-of-three MVBA Finals tentatively scheduled to start on December 8.(Anthony E. Servinio)

PRO XI edges CMO, 86-85 on Saturday night, 3 games set on Sunday afternoon

PO1 Joswe Torregosa scored the winning basket to lead the Police Regional Office XI in edging the City Mayor's Office, 86-85 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Saturday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Chief Inspector Rolly Albaña was also scorching hot from the three-point area to deliver the first loss of Christopher “Bong” Go and the CMO five after five games.

PRO XI remained unbeaten with three victories at the expense of the Navy, 103-68 last November 18, over Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, 89-85 last November 28.
In the other games, the 28th Infantry Battalion shot down the Air Force, 111-83 for its third straight victory and the Airmen's third setback in four outings.

The 22nd Company licked its first win in four starts by trouncing the National Support Unit, 97-93. NSU absorbed its third loss in four games.

Games will resume on Sunday afternoon featuring Task Force Davao against DC Police Office at 1 p.m., 10th Infantry Division against Bureau of Jail at 2:30 p.m. and PRO XI against 28th Infantry Battalion.

NSU attempts for another win in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP tourney

Bracket A
City Mayor's Office 4-0
28th Infantry Battalion 2-0
Police Regional Office XI 2-0
10th Infantry Division 1-2Phil.Air Force 1-2
Phil.Navy 0-3Bureau of Jail 0-3

Bracket B
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 4-1DC Police Office 2-1
National Support Unit 1-2
Task Force Davao 0-2
22nd Company 0-3

National Support Unit attempts for another win in the resumption of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 1, at the Davao City Recreation Center.
NSU of Regional Chief Benhur Mongao faces the 22nd Company of Commanding Officer Raul Vercelles at 3 p.m.
28th Infantry Battalion led by 1st Lt. Brian Bagaipo collides with the Air Force headed by Maj.Remy Maturan at 4:30 p.m. while City Sports Coordinator Bong Go leads the City Mayor's Office against the Police Regional Office XI headed by Supt. Julito Diray in the main game at 6 p.m.
The tournament, presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, will also have three games on Sunday, December 2, featuring Task Force Davao with playing coach Maj.Roberto Rivas leading his men against the Davao City Police Office headed by Chief Inspector Alden Delvo at 1 p.m.
Maj.Efren Morados and the 10th Infantry Division take on the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology with playing coach J/Insp.Thomas Catarata spearheading the campaign at 2:30 p.m.
PRO XI meets the 28th IB in the main game at 4 p.m.

MVBA Update

Mindanao-Visayas Basketball Association Update:

December 2 (Sunday) -- South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center6:00PM MP Warriors-GenSan vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr (Mindanao Finals, Game Two)

December 3 (Monday) -- Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center5:30PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Arthro Kontra Arthritis (Visayas Semifinals, Game Three)

December 3 (Monday) -- South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center6:00PM MP Warriors-GenSan vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr (Mindanao Finals, Game Three -- IF NEEDED)

5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament Results, Standings as of November 29

5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament
Davao City Recreation Center

Team Standings as of Nov.29: Win-Loss

Bracket A
City Mayor's Office 4-0
28th Infantry Battalion 2-0
Police Regional Office XI 2-0
10th Infantry Division 1-2
Phil.Air Force 1-2
Phil.Navy 0-3
Bureau of Jail 0-3

Bracket B
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 4-1
DC Police Office 2-1
National Support Unit 1-2
Task Force Davao 0-2
22nd Company 0-3

Dec.1, Saturday
3 p.m.- National Support Unit vs. 22nd Co.
4:30 pm.- 28th IB vs. Air Force
6 p.m.- City Mayor's Office vs. Police Regional Office XI

Dec.2, Sunday
1 p.m.- Task Force Davao vs. DC Police Office
2p.m.- 10th ID vs. Bureau of Jail
4 p.m.- Police Regional Office XI vs. 28th IB

Dec.5, Wednesday
4 p.m.- Bureau of Jail vs. Navy
5:30 p.m.- Air Force vs. Police Regional Office XI
7 p.m.- Regional Mobile Group vs. DC Police Office

Games on November 28
The scores:
(First Game)
Police Regional Office XI (89)- Edwin Josol 17, Go 16, Ravanes 13, Torregosa 11, Albaña 9, Reyes 8, Uganap 7, Awitin 3, Alcano 3, dela Rosa 2.
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (85)- Abraham Campomanes 33, Macaresa 17, Ocmen 10, Morales 8, Almonares 5, Castro 4, Gadiano 3, Minoria 3, Banga 2.

(Second Game)
City Mayor's Office (88)- Bong Go 28, Bonleon 15, Gadiano 12, Mondigo 11, Alquizar 7, Mosqueda 4, Resurreccion 2, Josol 2.
Philippine Navy (79)-Joeny Magistrado 29, Escorido 19, Calogcog 9, Necesito 7, Tan 6, Leopoldo 5, Relunio 2, Gumpal 2.

(Third Game)
Bureau of Fire Protection (70)- Al Kapitan 19, Maligro 14, Coquilla 14, Buenaflore 9, Kwan Tiu 9, Alcosaba 5.
Davao City Police Office (58)- Donato Perucho 12, Bustaleño 10, Canencia 10, Mauhay 8, Jaca 8, Go 4, Dalugdug 3, Torres 2, Lao 1.

DCPO Inter-Unit cagefest resumes Thursday

Five more games are set in the resumption of hostilities in the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament on Thursday, November 29, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.
Buhangin Precinct plays City Mobile Group at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sasa Precinct vs. the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit at 11 a.m., San Pedro Precinct against Mobile Patrol Group at 1 p.m.
Talomo Precinct vs. Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts at 2:30 p.m. and Sta.Ana Precinct going up against Traffic Group in the main game at 4 p.m.
The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI.

5th RRD-AFP/PNP Schedule, Standings

5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament
Davao City Recreation Center

Games on Wednesday, Nov.28
4 p.m.- Police Regional Office XI vs. Bureau of Jail
5:30 p.m.- City Mayor's Office s. Navy
7 p.m.- Bureau of Fire vs. DC Police Office

Dec.1, Saturday
3 p.m.- National Support Unit vs. 22nd Co.
4:30 pm.- 28th IB vs. Air Force
6 p.m.- City Mayor's Office vs. Police Regional Office XI

Dec.2, Sunday
1 p.m.- Task Force Davao vs. DC Police Office
2:30 p.m.- 10th ID vs. Bureau of Jail
4 p.m.- Police Regional Office XI vs. 28th IB

Dec.5, Wednesday
4 p.m.- Bureau of Jail vs. Navy
5:30 p.m.- Air Force vs. Police Regional Office XI
7 p.m.- Regional Mobile Group vs. DC Police Office


Team Standings as of Nov.27: Win-Loss

Bracket A
City Mayor's Office 3-0
28th Infantry Battalion 2-0
Police Regional Office XI 1-0
10th Infantry Division 1-2
Phil.Air Force 1-2
Phil.Navy 0-2
Bureau of Jail 0-2

Bracket B
DC Police Office 2-0
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 3-1
National Support Unit 1-2
Task Force Davao 0-2
22nd Company 0-3

San Pedro Precinct beats Buhangin, 49-44

San Pedro Precinct beat the Buhangin Precinct, 49-44 for its first win in the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, November 27, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.
Buhangin dropped to its second straight loss.
In the other games, the City Mobile Group trounced the DCPO Headquarters (0-1), 48-42 for its first victory while Sta.Ana Precinct also posted its first win at the expense of Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts (1-2), 55-47.
Games will resume on Thursday, according to City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go.
The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and sanctioned by the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.Games on Thursday, November 29:
9:30 a.m.- Buhangin Precinct vs.City Mobile Group
11 a.m.- Sasa Precinct vs. Special Anti-Terrorist Unit
1 p.m.- San Pedro Precinct vs. Mobile Patrol Group
2:30 p.m.- Talomo Precinct vs. Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts
4 p.m.- Sta.Ana Precinct vs. Traffic Group

NSU tastes 1st win in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP cagefest

National Support Unit tasted its first win at the expense of Task Force Davao, 111-77 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Sunday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

NSU lost its first two games to Davao City Police Office, 57-66 and Bureau of Fire Protection, 74-78 and finally barged in to the winning column.

Rommel Bactat topscored for NSU with 23 points while Julios Toyco led the losing side with 21 baskets.

In the other games of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and sanctioned by the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI, the City Mayor's Office continued its winning spell by scoring its third victory by beating the 10th Infantry Division, 103-94.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go fired 41 points, six of which were three point shots, to secure the their third win. The 10th ID, led by the 32-point production of Raymundo Pinsoy,dropped to its second setback in three games.

Bureau of Fire burned the 22nd Company, 118-94 behind the efforts of Filbon Maligro who tallied 30 points en route to their third victory in four starts. Weindel Areola drilled in 29 points for the 22nd Company.

Team Standings: Win-Loss
Bracket A
City Mayor's Office 3-0
28th Infantry Battalion 2-0
Police Regional Office XI 1-0
10th Infantry Division 1-2
Phil.Air Force 1-2Phil.Navy 0-2
Bureau of Jail 0-2

Bracket B
DC Police Office 2-0
Regional Mobile Group 2-0
Bureau of Fire 3-1
National Support Unit 1-2
Task Force Davao 0-2
22nd Company 0-3
The scores:
(First Game)
Bureau of Fire (118)- Filbon Maligro 30, Polinar 24, Coquilla 21, Capitan 19, Navarro 7, Kwan Tiu 4, Pamaybay 4, Algosaba 3, Dongalo 2, Malinao 2.
22nd Co.(94)- Weindel Areola 29, Medina 19, Silvestre 13, Verceles 8, Cupat 8, Calixto 4, Ruby 3, Miso 3, Guling 2, Intes 2, Itao 2.
(Second Game)
City Mayor's Office (103)- Bong Go 41, Gadiano 12, Mondigo 11, Pastor 10, Josol 9, Bonleon 9, Bankas 7, Caminade 2, Mamalinta 2, Mosqueda 1.
10th Infantry Div.(94)-Raymundo Pinsoy 32, Bugasia 22, Baguio 13, Reuyan 10, Sumanlad 9, Sansano 4, Diamante 4.
(Third Game)
National Support Unit (111)-Rommel Bactat 23, Arellano 21, Gafud 19, Apud 13, Opolentisima 13, Perez 12, Estampa 4, Walid 4, Caño 2.
Task Force Davao (77)-Julios Toyco 21, Asuncion 20, Tancio 15, Umalay 14, Tatad 5, Macarulay 4.

Air Force cagers beat BJMP, 106-103

The Philippine Air Force beat the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and tasted its first win, 106-103 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Saturday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

The Air Force came back from a two-game losing skid from the hands of 10th Infantry Division, 115-116 and City Mayor’s Office, 60-77.

BJMP remained winless in two starts.

In the other games of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go, Bureau of Fire Protection improved to 2-0 win-loss card by outgunning the National Support Unit (0-2), 78-74 while the 28th Infantry Brigade (2-0) drubbed the Navy (0-2), 92-75.

Ateneo enters GS Cup finals after nine years

The Blue Knights celebrate their 2007 Mabutas Cup victory. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)


The Ateneo de Davao University Blue Knights finally entered the Gaisano South Cup College Division 1 finals after nine long years.

Inspired by the presence of ADDU President Fr. Antonio Samson, S.J., the Blue Knights stopped the Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders, via a nail biting 80-75 win on Saturday night at the jampacked Gaisano South Sky gym.

Coach Cholo Elegino, who for a long time learned the rudiments of coaching from former Ateneo head coach William “Butch” Ramirez, said they are ready for the finals on December 9.

The Jose Maria College Kings and the Agro-Industrial Foundation College Sailors square off for the other final’s slot on November 29.

“Both teams are tough contenders. But we have worked so hard this year. I guarantee that we will be ready. We did not wait for nine years and become a bride’s maid,” said Elegino, who in September steered the Blue Knights to victory in the 2007 Mabutas Cup finals against the Crusaders.

Miguel Solitario powered the Blue Knights to victory with 25 points, 13 rebounds and two assists in the semifinal round of the tournament sponsored by Rexona, Milo, Axe Sunsport and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

Kirk James Blanco led the Crusaders with 20 points.

In Division 2, the MATS Navigators defeated Brokenshire College, 84-81 and will meet the winner between AMA Computer College and Holy Child College in the finals.

Assumption College of Davao girls forced a rubber match after trouncing Stella Maris Academy, 75-62. They will meet on December 1 at 1:30 p.m.

5 games in DCPO cagefest on Tuesday

Five games are scheduled in the resumption of the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, November 27, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

Sta.Ana Precinct takes on Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts at 9:30 a.m. followed by DCPO Headquarters against City Mobile Group at 11 a.m.

San Pedro Station battles Buhangin Precint at 1 p.m., Talomo Precinct versus Marilog Precinct at 2 p.m. and Toril/Tugbok Precincts against Traffic Group at 4 p.m.

The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go. The BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI under Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua is officiating the event.

Stella Maris Academy girls test Assumption on Saturday

Stella Maris Academy tests the mettle of Assumption College of Davao in the girl's division of the 2007 Gaisano South Cup's Semifinal Round on Saturday at the Gaisano South Sky Gym.

Stella Maris ranked No.2 after the elimination round while Assumption landed at the No.3 spot.

They will meet at 1:3 p.m. after the other semifinal games of the other divisions.

No.1-rank Ateneo de Davao A plays No.4 University of Immaculate Conception on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the other semifinal game.

UM loses to UV, 58-78 in CCL

The University of Mindanao Wildcats lost to the University of Visayas Lancers, 58-78 in the quarterfinal round of the 2007 Collegiate Champion's League at the San Juan Arena.

UV advances to the semifinal round against STI College, 77-72 winner of Far Eastern University.

University of Sto.Tomas also moved to the next around after silencing San Beda College, 88-84 to face Ateneo de Manila, 81-71 conquerer of the Jose Rizal University.

The Round of 4 is scheduled on Monday.

BCF faces MAC in Game 1 on Sunday

Beatitudes Christian Fellowship and Maa Alliance Church square off on Sunday in Game 1 of the Best-of-Three final series of the Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference on Sunday, November 24, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Game time is at 10 a.m.

The Sulpicio Lines-sponsored Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva banks on the services of Arnold Garces, Charlie Rosauro, Mark Yian, Gener Orlain and Medardo Ongco while the Maa Alliance Church will be bannered by former Davao Eagle Arvin Bonleon, Emmanuel Bonleon, Holy Child Stalwart John Mark Pinto, Alvin Pepito and former Montaña Pawnbroker Bambi Santander.

Beatitudes defeated last conference's champion Good Shepherd Church, 90-80 while Maa Alliance Church bested newcomer Deeper Life Church, 110-100 on November 18 to advance to the final.

Game 2 is on November 25 after the 1 p.m. battle for third place between Good Shepherd Church and Deeper Life Church. Game 3, if necessary, is on December 2, 2 p.m.

28th IB plays Navy on Saturday

The 28th Infantry Brigade plays the Navy in the resumption of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament on Saturday, November 24, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Game time is at 2 p.m.

National Support Unit, which lost to the Davao City Police Office, 57-66 on November 18, hopes to bounce back when it collides with the Bureau of Fire Protection,an 80-84 loser to the Regional Mobile Group on November 21, in the second game at 3:30 p.m.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, still hurting from the 62-93 setback to the City Mayor's Office, takes on the Air Force, which absorbed a 60-77 loss to CMO, at 5 p.m.
City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and the CMO squad go for win No.3 on Sunday against the 10th Infantry Division at 4 p.m.

28th IB meets BFP at 5:30 p.m. and NSU versus Task Force Davao at 7 p.m. to complete the Sunday games of the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and sanctioned by BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

MisOr sweeps Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, 2-0

Game November 29 – Xavier University Gym
6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. MP Warriors-GenSan(Mindanao Finals, Game One)

CAGAYAN DE ORO – Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr barged into the Mindanao Division Finals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference Thursday night with a convincing 84-68 thumping of Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas-Davao at the Xavier University Gym.

MisOr of MVBA chairman Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad thus swept the best-of-three series, 2-0. MisOr took Game One last November 19 at the Almendras Gym in Davao City, 92-84. This marks MisOr’s third straight appearance in the Mindanao Finals of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and supported by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

A 13-0 bomb at the start of the final quarter was all MisOr needed to send the Agilas into extinction, 79-57, and still 5:30 to play. The Agilas trailed by as much as 15 points, 50-65, but managed to build good momentum by closing in at the end of the third period, 57-66. Sadly, that was the best the Agilas could do. Lowell Briones ignited the run with a triple and Nathaniel Cruz capped the demolition with a slam dunk.

Cruz led MisOr with 18 points. Five other MisOr players submitted double-figures in Ramil Tagupa and Jerome Numeran with 12 and Briones, Dennis Concha and reigning Player of the Week Anton Villoria with 10. Jonjon Gonzaga was the lone Agila in twin digits with 14. Boboy Berami and Joel Solis finished with nine markers each.

Game One of the best-of-three Mindanao Division Finals between MisOr and top seed MP Warriors-GenSan will be on November 29 (Thursday) at the XU Gym. The Warriors of Manny Pacquiao will host Game Two on December 1 and if needed, Game Three on December 2. Over in the Visayas Division, top seed M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City of Michel Lhuillier will have to wait until a little longer to know their opponent in the Visayas Division Finals. The semifinal series between Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue of Joe Soberano and Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu of Jonathan Guardo is tied at 1-1.

e deciding Game Three will be on December 1 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center. Landmaster won Game Two, 83-80, last November 21 at the New Cebu Coliseum.

How They Scored:
HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (89) – Cruz 18, Tagupa 12, Numeran 12, Concha 10, Villoria 10, Briones 10, Nailon 5, Moreño 4, Abadia 3, Apepe 2, Sanchez 2, Jabagat 1, Sevilla 0
DUTERTE AGILAS (68) – Gonzaga 14, Berami 9, Solis 9, Razon 8, Ilanga 8, Sagad 6, Te 5, Sampilo 4, Mejorada 3, Delica 2, Bajinting 0. Period Scores: 24-20, 49-38, 66-57, 89-68.(Anthony Servinio)

Sasa Precinct defeats Buhangin Precinct, 57-45

Sasa Precinct defeats Buhangin Precinct, 57-45

Sasa Precinct overcame a sluggish start to defeat Buhangin Precinct, 57-45 in the DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament, Thursday afternoon, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

The Sasa authorities could not find the range they needed but eventually found the chemistry at start of the third quarter and posted a 10-point lead, 45-35, four minutes remaining.

The Buhangin-based policemen tried to stage a comeback but Sasa played better by coming up with better plays at the paint.

In the other games, Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts trounced Toril/Tugbok Precincts, 58-43 while Mobile Patrol Group downed the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit, 53-45.

The games, presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, will resume on Tuesday, according to City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go.

RMG, DCPO, CMO dribblers collect 2nd win

Regional Mobile Group, Davao City Police Office and City Mayor's Office remained undefeated in two starts in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Wednesday night, at the Barangay 5-A covered court.
RMG doused off cold water on Bureau of Fire Protection (1-1), 84-80 while DCPO beat the 22nd Infantry Brigade (0-2), 68-57.
Christopher "Bong" Go scattered seven three-point shots to lead the CMO five with 28 baskets past the Philippine Air Force (1-1), 77-60. Aristeo Merino topscored for the Airmen with 17 points.
The games, presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, will resume on Saturday, November 24, at the Davao City Recreation Center featuring the 28th Infantry Brigade against the Navy at 2 p.m., National Support Unit against BFP at 3:30 p.m. and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology against the Air Force at 5 p.m.

Traffic Group trounces Baguio/Calinan Precincts, 72-60 in DCPO Inter-Unit Tournament

Traffic Group rallied in the fourth quarter to score a come-from-behind victory over the Baguio/Calinan Precincts, 72-60 at the start of the 2007 DCPO Inter-Unit Basketball Tournament, Wednesday afternoon, at the Davao City Police Office court.

The Traffic Group dribblers engaged Baguio/Calinan Precincts in a see-saw battle but a better defense employed in the final canto ensured them victory.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte formally opened the tournament attended by Davao City Police Director Jaime Morente and all the Precinct Heads.

Duterte said that the annual tournament is a goodwill competition and told the personnel to play clean and fairly.

Games will resume on Thursday, November 22, featuring Mobile Patrol Group against the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit at 1 p.m., Toril/Tugbok Precintcs vs. Bunawan/Paquibato Precincts at 2:30 p.m. and Buhangin Precinct vs. Sasa Precinct at 4 p.m.

MisOr squares off with Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware in Game 2 at Xavier U in Cagayan

MisOr squres off with Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware in Game 2 at Xavier U in Cagayan

Game on November 22 – Xavier University Gym
6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware

CAGAYAN DE ORO – Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr shoots for a spot in the Mindanao Division Finals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference on Thursday night, November 22, when they host the Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas-Davao at the Xavier University Gym starting at 6:00PM.

MisOr of MVBA chairman Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad took Game One of the best-of-three series, 92-84, at the Almendras Gym in Davao City last November 19. A tall order faces the Agilas of Coach Rhoel Josol, as they have yet to defeat MisOr this conference, losing their two classification round meetings, 89-100 and 82-87.

Bull strong Boboy Berami has been the best performer for the Agilas this conference churning out 15.6 points per game and on his broad shoulders rests the fate of the franchise. The rest of the team have to help out Berami, especially gunners Jonjon Gonzaga (11.3 ppg) and Fred Sampilo (9.8 ppg) and playmaker Bob Cozy Ilanga (9.8 ppg).

However, the X-factor for the Agilas could be the good play of Wynsjohn Te and center James Razon. The duo submitted MVBA career-highs in points in Game One, giving the team more options in Game Two and extend the series to a Game Three scheduled for on Friday, November 23 also at the Xavier Gym.

Reigning MVBA Player of the Week Anton Villoria will again lead MisOr’s defense of its home turf. In MisOr’s last two games against the Agilas, Villoria proved to be the biggest thorn on the wings of the Agilas, knocking in the killer shots en route to averaging 15.0 points in those two games.

Also seen to play big roles and take MisOr to its third straight Mindanao Division finals appearance are centers Nathaniel Cruz (12.8 ppg) and Frank Nailon (8.5 ppg), shooter Lowell Briones (9.2 ppg) and point guard Mark Moreño (7.7 ppg).

Already earning outright berths in the Division Finals by virtue of topping their respective divisions are M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba and the MP Warriors-GenSan of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido.

They will face the winner of their division’s semifinal series in a best-of-three showdown. The two division champions will then slug it out in the best-of-three MVBA Finals tentatively calendared for the first week of December.(Anthony E. Servinio)

3 games set in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Brgy.5-A gym

Three games are scheduled in the resumption of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, November 21, at the Barangay 5-A gym.

Davao City Police Office plays the 22nd Infantry Brigade at 4 p.m., followed by the City Mayor's Office against the Philippine Air Force at 5:30 p.m. while the Regional Mobile Group battles the Bureau of Fire and Protection at 7 p.m.

The tournament is presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

Arthro vs. Landmaster in Cebu, MisOr vs. Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware in Cagayan de Oro

Game on November 21 – New Cebu Coliseum
5:30PM Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu vs.Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue

Game Thursday (November 22) – Xavier University Gym
6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware

CEBU CITY – Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu hopes to continue defying the odds in Game Two of the Visayas Division Semifinals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference against Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue on Wednesday night (November 21) at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Arthro of sports patron Jonathan “Atan” Guardo and Coach Al Solis shocked Landmaster, 81-74, in Game One last November 16 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center. In the said game, Arthro bucked the absence of key players Rino Berame and Michael Luga, who both traveled to Manila with the University of the Visayas varsity.

Doroteo Almacin had a monster game with 23 points and got more than enough support from fellow gunners Alex Cainglet and Mark Ababon with 16 apiece to key the win and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series and the chance to wrap it up tonight.

It is still undetermined if Berame, Luga and Coach Solis will fly back to Cebu in time for the game as their commitments in Manila have yet to be finished. That being the case, Coach Solis will have to entrust the coaching reins to his battery of assistant coaches.

Landmaster of Joe Soberano, Mayor Jonas Cortes and Coach Jun Tan faces a must-win situation in order to avoid missing the Visayas Division Finals for the first time in their history of participation in the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and made possible by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball. Landmaster made both Visayas finales last season. The franchise took a leave during the 2007 First Conference.

With Arthro’s frontline decimated, this will be the chance for Christian Nicdao, Mark Yee, Jan Montalbo and Rex Mangubat to flourish. While Arthro has shifted to its guards for firepower, Landmaster can counter that with veterans Mike Manigo, Bong Marata, Jimwell Torion, Aries Gloria and Aldrin Ocanada.

Both sides split their classification round assignments, with the home team winning. Arthro took the first meeting last September 24, 93-81, while Landmaster recovered to win the second meeting last October 16, 83-70.

The winner of the Landmaster-Arthro series will challenge M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City in the best-of-three Visayas Division Finals.

Over in the Mindanao Division, Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr holds a 1-0 lead over the Goldstar Hardware-backed Duterte Agilas-Davao. Game Two is set for Thursday, November 22, at the Xavier University Gym.

If needed, Game Three will be the next day, still at the Xavier Gym. The winner of the MisOr-Agilas series will battle MP Warriors-GenSan in the best-of-three Mindanao Division Finals.(Anthony E. Servinio)

Villoria is MVBA Player of the Week

Anton Villoria of Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr became the first player from the Mindanao Division to be named as the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Player of the Week. The citation covers games played from November 13 to 19.

Villoria averaged a team-best 12.7 points in their three outings, all played on the road. He played his best in the last two games against the Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas.

In the first game held November 18, the Carcar City native exploded for 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, including the triple that tied the game at 80-80 and the ensuing steal that led to an easy lay-up that gave MisOr the lead for good, 82-80. Final score was 87-82 in favor of MisOr, their fourth win in ten games to close out the classification round.

Less than 24 hours later, Villoria and his teammates regrouped to take Game One of the Mindanao Division Semifinals, 92-84. This time, Villoria again punished the Agilas with 10 of his 12 markers in the final period. It was deja vu as he again pumped in the points that matters most, especially the triple at the 3:56 mark that restored the upper hand to MisOr for good.

In MisOr's first game this week, Villoria had eight points as MisOr clinched the home court advantage in the series by beating the MP Warriors-GenSan in Koronadal City, 78-57.

Villoria played varsity ball at Letran College in Manila. That paved the way for him to be noticed en route to a pro ball career with Red Bull, San Miguel and Talk N Text. He found his way to MisOr in the MVBA's inaugural season last year, not as a player but as an assistant coach.

Already considered semi-retired, Villoria resolved to get himself into shape and his efforts were rewarded as he was finally reactivated as a player earlier this year and eventually playing a key role in MisOr's annexation of the 2007 MVBA First Conference.

Other players nominated for the weekly plum include MisOr's Nathaniel Cruz and Mark Moreño and last week's winner Doroteo Almacin of Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu.

Aside from Almacin, other players who have went home with the award include Mark Yee, Mike Manigo and Bong Marata of Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue and Bruce Dacia, Ronald Capati and Marlon Basco of M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City. Marata and Basco shared their award.(Anthony Servinio)

Inter-Precinct basketball tourney on Wednesday

The 2007 DCPO Inter-Precinct Basketball Tournament gets going on Wednesday, November 21, at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

An opening ceremony is scheduled at 2 p.m. with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as guest of honor.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go said 14 teams are seeing action.

Entered in the event are San Pedro, Sasa, Buhangin Stations, DCPO Headquarters, Special Anti-Terrorist Unit, City Mobile Group, Mobile Patrol Group in bracket A, Sta.Ana, Talomo, Bunawan/Paquibato, Toril/Tugbok, Calinan/Baguio, Marilog Stations and Traffic Group.

Misamis Oriental wins Game 1 against Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, 92-84

The Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware could not find the solution to stop the visiting Misamis Oriental in the fourth quarter to lose Game 1, 84-92 of their Best-of-Three Series of the Mindanao Division of the MVBA 2nd Season, Monday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.
Leading by three points, 74-71 with four minutes and 38 seconds remaining, the Agilas-Goldstar could not stop the efforts made by Ramil Tagupa, Anton Villoria, Lowell Briones who were responsible for the 10-0 run to give Misamis Oriental back the lead, 82-74.
Eleazer Berami came back to the game and made two free throw shots, 76-82 but after that Tagupa, Briones and Frank Nailon kept on scoring to disappoint the Agilas-Goldstar fans.
Game 2 is on November 22, Thursday, at the Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City and if necessary for a Game 3, the schedule is on November 23, Friday, at the same venue.

DCPO outguns NSU, 66-57 in 5th RRD-AFP/PNP cagefest

Davao City Police Office outgunned the National Support Unit, 66-57 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Sunday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Donato Perucho, a member of the defunct and multi-titled Felcris Supermarketeers, topscored for DCPO with 17 points while Rommel Bactat led the losing side with 15 markers.

In the other games, the 10th Infantry Division shot down the Philippine Air Force, 116-115 in double overtime while the Police Regional Office XI sank the Philippine Navy, 103-68.

The tournament, formally opened by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday afternoon, will be played three times a week to formally end it before Christmas day, said City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go.

The scores:
(First Game)
Double Overtime
10th ID (116)- Bugasia 22, Reuyan 21, Diamante 10, Pinsoy 8, Rezano 7, Hojilla 7, Carmuna 7, Baguio 4, Arana 3.
Air Force (115)- Merino 35, Maturan 17, Araneta 15, Callano 12, Medina 5, Cardenas 3, Gacayan 1, Callano 1.

(Second Game)
PRO XI (103)- Torregoza 17, Uganap 16, Josol 12, Awitin 9, Mendez 8, Alcano 8, Go 7, Albana 6, Apor 6, Ravanes 6, Diray 2, Merrano 2.
Navy (68)- Escorido 20, Tan 18, Caugcog 17, Nesito 11, Megistrado 2.

(Third Game)
DCPO (66)- Perucho 17, Bustalino 10, Torres 8, Mauhay 7, Jaca 7, Dalugdug 5, Asoy 4, Lao 4, Canencia 2, Delvo 2.
NSU (57)- Bactat 15, Estampa 10, Arellano 10, Opolentisima 9, Gafud 4, Perez 4, Tayo 2, Wailyd 2, Cano 1.

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, MisOr clash in MVBA Mindanao Wild Card Round

Game Today (November 19) – Almendras Gym
6:00PM Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr

DAVAO CITY – Playoff action in the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) hits high gear as the Goldstar Hardware-sponsored Duterte Agilas-Davao hosts Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr tonight in Game One of their Mindanao Division Wild Card best-of-three series at the Almendras Gym.

Both teams had a preview of each other last night (November 18) in a match that completed the 30-game classification round schedule of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and bankrolled by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature's Spring, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball. The results were pending at press time. Regardless, it would not have an effect on the final playoff positions.

MisOr currently holds a 3-6 win-loss card while the Agilas are at 1-8.

MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno will host Game Two on November 21 at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro. If needed, Game Three will be played immediately the next day, still at the Xavier Gym. The wild card series winner will go on to face the idle MP Warriors-GenSan in the best-of-three Mindanao Division Finals. The Warriors of boxing idol Manny Pacquiao topped the Mindanao Division with an even 5-5 win-loss card.

In their first meeting this conference held last October 8, MisOr pulverized the Agilas at the Xavier Gym, 100-89. Nat Cruz exploded for 24 points and Mark Apepe added 14. The Agilas drew 17 markers each from Boboy Berami, Greggy Delica and Jonjon Gonzaga.

A lot has happened since then but the above mentioned players are expected to reprise their stellar roles tonight. Winning Game One of a best-of-three series gives the winner an immense advantage.

Agilas coach Rhoel Josol can also bank on the likes of Fred Sampilo, Bob Cozy Ilanga and Wynsjohn Te for offensive punch as they start their uphill fight. The burly Berami is expected to join twin towers James Razon and Joel Solis in battling MisOr's tall front line.

The 6'5” Cruz remains MisOr's top scorer and rebounder. Coach Bong Abad has kept veterans Lowell Briones and Anton Villoria as the team's leaders and has drawn improved plays recently from guard Mark Moreño and 2007 First Conference MVP Frank Nailon.

Over in the Visayas Division, Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu bucked the absence of key players to upset Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue, 81-74, in Game One of their Wild Card Series at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center last November 16. Game Two of that series is tentatively set for November 22 at the New Cebu Coliseum with Arthro of Jonathan Guardo and Coach Al Solis in the position of securing a date with league topnotcher M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City (8-2) for the Visayas Division crown. Landmaster must sweep the next two games to advance.

The champions of Visayas and Mindanao Divisions will clash in the best-of-three MVBA Finals set for the first week of December.(Anthony E. Servinio)

RMG dismantles 22nd LAC, 96-85

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte thanks the AFP and PNP personnel for honoring his invitation to play in the basketball tournament as a gesture of the local government's gratitude for keeping the city and the country peaceful.(Photo courtesy of the Davao Sportswriters Association)

Regional Mobile Group dismantled the 22nd Light Armor Company, 96-85 in the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament, Saturday night, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

28th Infantry Battalion (Kamagong), on the other hand, drubbed the 10th Infantry Division, 91-79 while the City Mayor's Office locked the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, 93-62.

Bureau of Fire Protection burned the Task Force Davao, 114-74 to join the opening day victors.

MisOr clinches home court advantage, plays Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware on Nov.18, 19, 21 and 22 if needed

Game on November 18 - Davao City Recreation Center
6 p.m.- Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. MisOr (end of classification round)Game on

November 19 - Davao City Recreation Center
6 p.m.- Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr (Start of Best-of-Three series)

KORONADAL CITY - Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr clinched the home court advantage in the Mindanao Division Wild Card Round of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference with an inspiring 78-57 thumping of Mindanao Division leader MP Warriors-GenSan at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center.

MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Bong Abad will play the Goldstar Hardware-backed Duterte Agilas-Davao on Monday, November 19 in Game One of their best-of-three series at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras gym). The series shifts to the Xavier University Gym on Wednesday, November 21 and if need on Thursday, November 22.

The Agilas and MisOr will be completing a no-bearing game on Sunday night, November 18 in the final game of the 30-game classification round schedule at the DCRC.

Over in Mandaue City, an undermanned Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu pulled off an 81-74 shocker and stole the home court advantage from Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center in Game One of the Visayas Division Wild Card Round.
Landmaster was on top by two with three minutes left to play when Alex Cainglet hit a triple to give Arthro the lead for good. From there, Landmaster simply collapsed. Game Two is tentatively set for November 22 at the New Cebu Coliseum. Landmaster faces the big task of sweeping the next two games in order to advance further in the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP).

Arthro played sans big men Rino Berame and Michael Luga who had to travel to Manila with the University of the Visayas Lancers. Coach Al Solis though stayed behind and masterfully steered his crew to the win. Cainglet himself was banished from the game on fouls with a minute to play but Arthro held off Landmaster's repeated attempts to rally. Arthro outscored Landmaster in the final period, 21-14, after a 60-60 standoff after three quarters.

Reigning MVBA Player of the Week Doroteo Almacin lived up to his billing by scattering 23 points followed by Cainglet and Mark Ababon with 16 each. Richard Ian Saladaga paced Landmaster with 18 while the trio of Bong Marata, Rex Mangubat and Mark Yee combined for 33 points.

Despite the lopsided score, the day belong to the Warriors' playing team owner Manny Pacquiao. The boxing superstar scored an MVBA career-high four points on top of two assists, a rebound and a foul in 18 minutes of action as his team's starting point guard. MisOr took the first period, 18-15, and never looked back. MisOr led by as much as 22 markers, the last time at 72-50, on a Mark Moreño basket with 4:52 remaining.

Moreño led MisOr with three triples en route to 14 points. Jerome Numeran followed with 11 and Rocky Sanchez with 10. The Warriors were topped by big men Erian Daja with 13 and Rolly Menor with 11.

How They Scored:Mandaue City game
ARTHRO-CEBU (81) - Almacin 23, Cainglet 16, Ababon 16, Ursal 8, Justiniani, 6, Gabas 4, Bucao 3, France 3, Mercado 2, Garcia 0, Omandam 0.

CEBU LANDMASTER-MANDAUE (74) - Saladaga 18, Marata 12, Mangubat 11, Yee 10, Manigo 7, Nicdao 6, Torion 5, Ocañada 3, Montalbo 2.
Period Scores: 17-18, 41-35, 60-60, 81-74.

Koronadal City game
HOLCIM PRYCE-MISOR (78) - Moreño 14, Numeran 11, Sanchez 10, Villoria 8, Cruz 8, Abadia 7, Concha 4, Briones 4, Nailon 4, Tagupa 2, Apepe 2, Sevilla 2, Jabagat 2.

MP WARRIORS-GENSAN (57) - Daja 13, Menor 11, Medalla 7, Tadena 7, Pacquiao 4, Rubi 3, Locsin 3, Dennison 3, Recustodio 2, Ramos 2, Coronado 2, Lagare 0, Callo 0, Deligero 0, Farochillen 0.
Period Scores:18-15, 38-30, 60-44, 78-57.(Anthony E. Servinio)