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)

PAF plays 10th ID on Sunday afternoon in resumption of 5th RRD-AFP/PNP cagefest

The Philippine Air Force plays the 10th Infantry Division in the resumption of the 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament on Sunday afternoon, November 18, at the Davao City Recreation Center.
Game time is at 12:30 p.m. The Airmen will be led by captain ball and coach Maj.Remy Maturan against the Maj.Efren Morados-led 10th ID.
The Police Regional Office XI, led by Supt.Ronald dela Rosa and Supt.Julito Diray, meets the Philippine Navy of Commander Rene Medina in the second game at 2 p.m.
The PNP National Support Unit under Sr.Supt.Benhur Mongao takes on the Davao City Police Office of Police Director Jaime Morente at 3:30 p.m.
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte formally opened the tournament on Saturday afternoon with the AFP and PNP officers in attendance.
Duterte said that the tournament is his way of showing gratitude to the soldiers and police for keeping the country and city peaceful and beautiful.
"Sana ma payapa ang December natin and I want you to enjoy the tournament," Duterte told them with the caution that they do not hurt each other during the games.

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. Misamis Oriental on Sunday night

The Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware hope to end their two-game straight losing skid when it battles the visiting Misamis Oriental on Sunday night, November 18, 6 p.m. at the Davao City Recreation Center.
The Agilas-Goldstar lost to the Manny Pacquiao Warriors at the DCRC, 80-91 on Tuesday night and at the South Cotabato gym, 80-94, on Thursday night and posted only a victory in the 2nd Season of the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association over the Arthro Kontra Arthritis of Cebu City.
The Agilas-Goldstar lost to Misamis Oriental on October 8 at the Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City, 89-100 but they hope that with the support of the home crowd, the host squad can pull off a victory on Sunday night.
Eliazer Berami, Melfred Sampilo, Bob Cozy Ilanga, Joel Solis, Wynsjohn Te, Greggy Delica, John Gonzaga, Arturo Atablanco, Morris Mejorada, Dave Sagad, James Razon and Jeff Bajenting will banner the Agilas-Goldstar colors for the Davaoeños.

Executives sweep 13th Season, 4-0

City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go sprained his right arm in the first half but it did not stop his teammates from routing the Legislators, 90-74 and swept the 13th Season of the 2007 Executive-Legislative Basketball Tournament, 4-0, Friday night (November 16), at the Davao City Recreation Center.
The Executives built a comfortable lead, 29-13 then continued working for more points in the second quarter with Go exiting the game by contributing 20 points, highlighted by four three-point shots.
Roy Bangkas, Roan Abasolo, Jem Brian Alquizar, Mansil Basilio and Melchor Gadiano rose to the occasion in the absence of their main shooter to keep the Legislators trailing.
The scores:
Executives (90)- Alquizar 23, B.Go 20, Bangkas 13, Basilio 10, Gadiano 9, Abasolo 7, Fama 6, Adora 2.
Legislators (74)- de Guzman 20, Araneta 12, Mahipus 9, Bredol 8, Casan 8, Yamit 7, Apostol 4, Abellera 2, Pahamutang 2, Acero 2.

5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament unwraps on Saturday

The 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament unwraps on Saturday (not Sunday) at the Davao City Recreation Center.
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will lead officials in the opening ceremony at 2 p.m.
The tournament will be participated in by the Police Regional XI, 10th Infantry Division, 28th IB, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, Regional Mobile Group, National Support Unit, Task Force Davao, 22nd Light Armored Co., Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Davao City Police Office.
Three games will be scheduled after the draw lots.

Pacman Warriors clinch outright berth in Minda finals

VISAYAS DIVISION
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City 8-2
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue 8-2
Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu 4-6

MINDANAO DIVISION
MP Warriors-GenSan 5-4
Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr 2-6
Duterte Agilas-Davao 1-8

Game on November 18 – Almendras Gym6:00PM Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr

KORONADAL CITY – The MP Warriors-GenSan clinched an outright berth in the Mindanao Division Finals of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference with a hard-earned win over the gritty Goldstar Hardware-supported Duterte Agilas-Davao, 90-84, last Thursday (November 15) at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center.

The Warriors of boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido repeated their mastery over the Agilas of Coach Rhoel Josol, who they defeated last November 13 at the Almendras Gym, 91-80.

The Warriors rose to 5-4, thus snuffing the chances of Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr.

MisOr (2-6) was playing the Warriors at press time last night and was praying for a Warriors defeat in order to catch up in the standings of the league sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) and generously supported by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature’s Spring Water, Sulpicio Lines, Accel, Cokaliong Shipping, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

The Warriors took their biggest lead of the game, 59-47, on a basket by Roderick Ramos midway through the third quarter. Suddenly, the Agilas awoke with Bob Cozy Ilanga leading a 12-5 run to start the final quarter capped by a Boboy Berami stab that brought the Agilas to their closest, 73-75, and 4:45 on the clock.

In the ensuing play, grizzled veteran Jomer Rubi played fireman by sinking a triple, 78-73. The Agilas then failed to score a field goal, forcing them to give up fouls to buy time. Despite another triple from Ilanga with a minute to play, 78-84, the Warriors countered with Rubi and Louie Medalla shooting well from the free throw line to preserve the win.

The Agilas had a good start, taking the first period, 20-18, with Berami hitting 10 markers. Then just like in their first meeting, Warrior Apol Coronado exploded in the second canto, clustering six unanswered points to erase a 28-32 deficit and give his side the lead for good, 34-32. Halftime was pegged at 44-37.

Jeffy Locsin scored a personal conference-high of 14 points to lead the Warriors followed by Medalla and Donald Tadena with 10 each. Berami topped the Agilas with 20 points while Fred Sampilo added 14 and Ilanga 13.

In the final game of the 30-game classification round, the Agilas face MisOr on November 18 at the Almendras Gym starting at 6:00PM. The game could decide who among the two teams will hold the precious home court advantage in the best-of-three Mindanao Division Wildcard round set to begin on either November 19 or 20.

MisOr subdued the Agilas in their first meeting, 100-89, at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro last October 8.

How They Scored:

MP WARRIORS-GENSAN (90) – Locsin 14, Medalla 10, Tadena 10, Coronado 9, Farochillen 8, Rubi 7, Menor 7, Recustodio 6, Ramos 6, Daja 6, Callo 4, Deligero 2, Cabanlit 1. DUTERTE

AGILAS-DAVAO (84) – Berami 20, Sampilo 14, Ilanga 13, Solis 8, Te 7, Delica 6, Gonzaga 5, Atablanco 4, Mejorada 4, Sagad 2, Razon 1, Bajenting 0. Period Scores: 18-20, 44-37, 70-61, 90-84.(Anthony E. Servinio)

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware in action vs. Manny Pacquiao Warriors

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware's Morris Mejorada (No.25) is defended by MP Warriors' Jasper Callo (No.8) and Rolly Menor in this bit of action in the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association at the Davao City Recreation Center on Nov.13.

The Agilas-Goldstar left for Koronadal on Nov.15 to play the same team at the South Cotabato gym.

Game time is at 6 p.m.(Photo courtesy of Davao Sportswriters Association)

5th RRD-AFP/PNP cagefest reset to Sunday

The 5th RRD-AFP/PNP Basketball Tournament was moved from Saturday, November 17 to Sunday, November 18, at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and EastMinCom Commanding General Cardoza Luna will lead officials in the opening ceremony at 2 p.m.

Teams entered in the event are the Police Regional XI, 10th Infantry Division, 28th IB, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, Regional Mobile Group, National Support Unit, Task Force Davao, 22nd Light Armored Co., Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Davao City Police Office.

City Sports Coordinator Christopher “Bong” Go said that three games are scheduled after the draw lots.Go, who is also the co-team manager of the Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, added that the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas XI will be taking charge of the technical side of the event.

Aside from the qualification of the Top Two teams from the two brackets to the Best Four Round, an addtional consolation round will also be scheduled for the No.3 and No.4 placers.

MP Warriors shoot down Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, 91-80

Apols Coronado provided the spark in the late part of the second quarter for the Manny Pacquiao Warriors who continued scorching hot to shoot down the Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware, 91-80 in the Mindanao-Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) 2nd Season, Tuesday night, at the well-attended Davao City Recreation Center.

The MP Warriors exploited their hosts' loose defense to slowly build the lead from 10 points, 57-47, 2:43 remaining to 20 points, 67-47 at the end of the third quarter.

There was no threat from the outside by the Agilas-Goldstar and Melfred Sampilo, the shooter recruited from the Ozamiz Cotta, went back only to the game with two minutes and 13 seconds remaining in th fourth quarter to replace John Gonzaga.

Sampilo fired a three-pointer to put the Agilas-Goldstar just nine points away, 76-85, 56 seconds remaining but time was not on their side.

The Agilas-Goldstar fought back with Bob Cozy Ilanga, Sampilo and Greggy Delica on the attack, 73-84, 1:03 left but the MP Warriors used wisely the remaining time to stop their rivals.
The hosts kicked off with a good start, 21-17 in the first quarter with Joel Solis, James Scott Razon, Dave Sagad, Ilanga and Arturo Atablanco combined.

The MP Warriors started to pull away when Rolly Menor, Donald Tadena, Erian Daja, Norberto Farochilen, Jasper Callo and JP Locsin delivered the big shots that nailed the Agilas-Goldstar at the 47th point with three minutes and nine seconds left the third canto.

The team of ring idol Manny Pacquiao improved to four wins against four setbacks while the Agilas-Goldstar absorbed their seventh loss against one victory.

They hope to bounce back when the Warriors play hosts on November 15, Thursday, at the South Cotabato gym in Koronadal City.

The Agilas-Goldstar will be back at the Davao City Recreation Center on November 18, 6 p.m., to play the visiting Misamis Oriental five.

Davao Jones Academy too much for Lifestream Academy to handle

Davao Jones Academy showed too much firepower when it crushed Lifestream International Academy, 86-16 in the 1st Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup, Sunday, at the Lifestream College along Mamay Road.

Michael Tubalado drilled in 16 points with Maruis Ryan Martinez helping with 14 to lead DJA to their second straight win and handed the hosts their third straight setback.

Davao Central High School (2-1), on the other hand, drubbed the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai (1-1), 63-38 behind the efforts of Apollo Ang who tallied 19 points, Jasper Lim who canned in 14 points and Erros Pal who added 10.

Holy Cross of Bunawan (2-0) bested the Ford Academy of the Arts (0-2), 55-37 with Derick Dulfo leading the charge with 19 points.

The tournament, which resumes on Nov.17, is sanctioned by BAP-SBP Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua and sponsored by Taisho Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jakkar Marketing and Joysan Uniform Center of Ed Sandoval.

Brgy.Daliao edges Brgy.Talomo, 3 other squads advance to DBL semis

Brgy.Daliao edged Brgy.Talomo, 62-61, Sunday afternoon to advance to the Best Four of the 2007 Duterte Basketball League Inter-District Final on November 24 at the Davao City Police Office court.

Brgy.Daliao will enjoy a twice-to-beat privilege for topping the elimination round with a clean 5-0 win-loss card in bracket A.

Brgy.Leon Garcia drubbed Brgy.Mintal on Saturday and beat Brgy.38-D the following day to top bracket B for a 5-0 slate in the tournament presented by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with the support of City Sports Coordinator Christopher "Bong" Go and sanctioned by BAP-SBP Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

Brgy.Sasa, 69-60 winner over Brgy.Malabog, will face Brgy.Leon Garcia in the semifinal around while Brgy.Bunawan, breezed through the next round with two wins over the weekend, plays Brgy.Daliao.

Good Shepherd beats UMC, 107-60 in ICBL

Defending champion Good Shepherd Church beat winless United Methodist Church, 107-60, Sunday to notch the last semifinal ticket in the 2007 Inter-Church Basketball League-Duterte Cup at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Mark Maputi driled in 14 points for GSC while Jasper del Rosario led the losing UMC side with 13 baskets.GSC meets Beatitudes Christian Fellowship on Nov.18 at 1:30 p.m., said ICBL Tournament Director Pastor Gary Visitacion.

Maa Alliance Church meets Deeper Life Church in the first game while defending champion Good Shepherd Church faces Beatitudes Christian Fellowship.

The ICBL-Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned BAP-Samahang Basketbolista ng Pilipinas Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

Senior citizens free throw shooting contest on December 7 to 9

Senior citizens in Davao City will be playing basketball free throw shooting contest on December 7 to 9 at the Rizal Memorial Colleges gym as part of the 2007 Elderlympics.

Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware host Manny Pacquiao Warriors in MVBA 2nd Conference

November 12 (Monday) -- Xavier University Gym6:00PM Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr vs. Arthro Kontra Arthritis
November 13 (Tuesday) -- Almendras Gym6:00PM Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas vs. MP Warriors-GenSan
November 15 (Thursday) -- South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center6:00PM MP Warriors-GenSan vs. Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas
November 16 (Friday) -- South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center6:00PM MP Warriors-GenSan vs. Holcim Pryce Phrma-MisOr
November 18 (Sunday) -- Almendras Gym6:00PM Goldstar Hardware Duterte Agilas vs. Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr
**END OF CLASSIFICATION ROUND**

VISAYAS DIVISION
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City 8-2
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue 8-2
Arthro Kontra Arthritis 3-6
MINDANAO DIVISION
MP Warriors-GenSan 3-4
Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr 2-5
Duterte Agilas-Davao 1-6
Game on November 13 – Almendras Gym
6:00PM Duterte Agilas-Goldstar Hardware vs. MP Warriors-GenSan

DAVAO CITY – Valuable playoff position in the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference is at stake on Tuesday night, November 13, when the Goldstar Hardware-backed Duterte Agilas-Davao hosts the MP Warriors-GenSan at the Almendras Gym starting at 6:00PM.

Only two games separate Tuesday night's protagonists, with the Warriors of boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao leading the Mindanao Division with a 3-4 win-loss card. The Agilas are at 1-6 while idle Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr of Gov. Oscar Moreno is a game ahead of them at 2-5. MisOr was playing Arthro Kontra Arthritis-Cebu at press time last night at the Xavier University Gym.

Buoyed by tallying their first ever MVBA franchise win in their last outing against Arthro, 85-83, the Agilas now aim for their first winning streak. Against Arthro, Coach Rhoel Josol drew great games from scoring machines Fred Sampilo, Bob Cozy Ilanga and Jonjon Gonzaga while burly Boboy Berami combined with twin towers James Razon and Joel Solis in dominating the inside on both ends of the floor.

On the other hand, MisOr is recovering from its recent road trip of the Visayas Division that ended last Wednesday (November 7) where they lost all three games. Expect Coach Bong Abad to try new combinations with big men Frank Nailon and Randy Sevilla and guards Ramil Tagupa and Rocky Sanchez who were all revelations in the said trip. Team leaders Lowell Briones and Anton Villoria will continue to assert their veteran presence. Another key for MisOr is the health of leading scorer Nathaniel Cruz, who sat out two of their last three road games due to a back injury.

All three Mindanao Division squads are expected to give it their all in the final week of the 30-game classification stage. The balance of the schedule involves the three teams playing amongst themselves so a single win can greatly alter the rankings.

The top teams in each division will earn a bye into the best-of-three division finals. The remaining two teams will slug it out in a separate best-of-three wildcard series with the winner advancing to the division finals.

The Visayas and Mindanao Division champions will meet in another best-of-three affair for the championship of the tournament 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.

This early, the Visayas Division picture is clear with M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City getting the outright division finals berth. Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue finished with the same record as M. Lhuillier but lost in the tiebreak thus setting a date with Arthro in the Visayas Division wildcard round starting on November 16 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center.(Anthony Servinio)