Liga Pilipinas starts

Liga Pilipinas Starts
by Anthony E. Servinio for gameface.ph (08/19/09)

Games Today (August 19) – New Cebu Coliseum
4:00 PM Quezon Red Oilers vs. Trace-Laguna Stallions
6:00 PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala- Cebu Ninos vs. MP Warriors of GenSan

CEBU CITY – The road to redemption for the M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos begin today as they host the kick off leg of the 2009 Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III at the New Cebu Coliseum.

The unpredictable MP Warriors of GenSan of boxing immortal Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido will take first crack at the host Ninos in the main game at 6:00 PM. The 4:00 PM appetizer will showcase Southern Luzon stalwarts the Quezon Red Oilers of Gov. Raffy Nantes and Coach Oliver Bunyi and the Trace-Laguna Stallions of Atty. Erwin Genuino and Coach Nomar Isla.

The Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba hope to return to the top of the Liga Pilipinas roost after they ceded the crown to the Misamis Oriental Meteors in a classic five-game series last April 20. The Meteors took the fifth and final match, 64-52, in front of a stunned SRO crowd at the Cebu Coliseum.

To prepare for Conference III, Coach Alcoseba made revisions to the Ninos’ roster, with only nine players from Conference II joining a two returnees and a newcomer.

Veterans led by Conference I MVP Marlon Basco, Bruce Dacia, Abby Santos, Woodraw Enriquez, Stephen Padilla, Alex Cainglet, Mark Ababon, Ariel Mepana and Rino Berame will be back in the Cebu jersey. Returnees Ian Saladaga and Frank Nailon will take another tour of duty with the multi-titled ball club after playing elsewhere last conference. The lone newcomer on the squad is 6’3” forward Jan Malinao out of the University of San Jose-Recoletos.

Pacquiao is expected to grace the occasion with the possibility of suiting up for his very own Warriors. The Warriors’ core remains intact with 6’5” center Christian Cabatu and veteran point guard Jomer Rubi as the only major additions. Cabatu will patrol the frontline with Dondon Mendoza, Weng Farochillen, Jaypee Locsin, Dave Sagad and Jasper Callo while Rubi will give stability to the team that has prolific scorers Bob Ilanga, Dennis Concha, Louie Medalla, Apol Coronado, Jethrone Recustodio, Dondon Tadena, Jonjon Gonzaga and rookie Anthony Timon.

Coach Bunyi will make their Conference III debut missing a lot of his key guns from Conference II. He has elevated several players from their reserve pool while making some new acquisitions. Leading the charge for the Red Oilers will be point guard Roberts Labagala and wingman Mark Magsumbol. Still donning the Quezon uniform is center Erik Suguitan, forwards Jonathan Pinera, Kim Macanig and Fernando de Leon and guards Ryan Panzo, Jerome Chua, Alex Orias, Dennis Casino and Christian Gavina. Center Galen Cacha and forwards Unik Reyes and Luis Palaganas are the newcomers.

Meanwhile, the Stallions sport a new look with 10 returnees but four key additions. Coach Isla retained guards Alex Angeles, Axel Doruelo and Ricky Ricafuente, center Marlon Legaspi and forwards Gerwin Gaco, Jay-Arr Estrada, RB Mangahas, Rob Sanz, Glenn Bolocon and Jan Villaver. However, the Stallions have signed up do-it-all point guard Khiel Misa and tall Liga veterans Ronald Capati, Alfie Grijaldo and Alain Musni.

The four teams will play a single-round robin, with the top two teams disputing the leg championship in a one-game affair this coming Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Conference III is made possible by Smart,Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington with media partners Solar Sports and Viva Prime.

Completing the 10-team Conference III roster are the Smart-Pampanga Buddies, Taguig Batang Global, Zamboanga Zambos, Bacolod Mang Inasals (formerly Iloilo) and expansion club Mandaue Landmaster. They will make their debut in the coming weeks.

CMO wins Ladislawa Cup title in dramatic fashion

CMO wins Ladislawa Cup title in dramatic fashion


The City Mayor's Office had no problem working on pressure-pack double overtime to win the 2009 Ladislawa Cup - 34 years and old below - title.


The Mayor's men showed excellent composure down the stretch to beat Al-Iskandar, 96 - 92 and claim the title in a dramatic fashion in Game 2 of their best of three title showdown on Friday night at the Ladislawa Garden Village Gym.


Dindo Pastor, Roy Bangkas and Jason Tan joined hands to help CMO cop the title over Al-Iskandar in one of the best title games in recent memory in Davao City.


Pastor was the biggest factor in the grueling match as the former PBA and defunct MBA player took charge, carrying the loads for CMO, when the game is on the line and the chips are down.


The former Sta. Lucia Realtor (PBA) and Pasig Pirate (MBA) dished out a superb pass to Bangkas and drilled in two crucial free throws to take the lead for good, 92 - 91 with seconds more to play.


Bangkas' defense-less under goal stab off a Pastor pass put it, 90 - 91.


Pastor filled in the shoes of Christopher "Bong" Go, who was manned by former pro Arvin Bonleon all game long and completely took over when Tan fouled out midway of the second over time.


The sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte came out waxing hot, firing all his 11 points in the first canto that gave CMO, 25 - 17 after the first ten minutes of play.


Tan and Bangkas chipped in 23 points for CMO which blew out the chance to settle the game in regulation due to crucial turnover with 7 seconds left.


Ahead by 3, 74 - 71, CMO turned the ball over that gave Al-Iskandar the final play where Bonleon handed off to Ferndinand Yap at the left corner three point line and the prize wingman took the shot.


It hit nothing but the net that sent the game into the first overtime at 74 -all.


Yap continue to play well for Al-Iskandar along with Bonleon in the extra minutes, hitting one three pointer to another that made the game close up to the final buzzer.


Bonleon canned in 29 points, including a three pointer that tied the count at 83-all after the lefty Tan made a three point play that gave CMO a taste of 83 - 80 edge.


After Bonleon's triple, both teams had a hard time to execute their plays and convert that pave the way for the second overtime.


Yap had 20 points while Oca Gonzaga drilled in 15 points for Al-Iskandar.


Bonleon Tan's three point play provided the lead for CMO, 83 - 80 before


Go played the hero's role in Game 1, pouring in 22 of his total 27 points in the final half that moved CMO closer one win away for the title.


After CMO took a 36 - 31 lead at the half, both teams managed to trade rallies that made the game more exciting.

DRAFTING ORDER AND LIST OF ROOKIE ASPIRANTS

DRAFTING ORDER AND LIST OF ROOKIE ASPIRANTS

AUG. 1, 2009

1. Burger King (acquired from Red Bull – Gabby Espinas trade)
2. NONE (deemed lost – traded to disbanded team)
3. Purefoods TJ Giants
4. Burger King
5. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
6. Alaska Aces
7. Barako Bull (acquired from Sta. Lucia – in exchange for Gabby Espinas)
8. Barangay Ginebra Kings
9. Burger King (acquired from Talk ‘N Text – Yancy de Ocampo trade)
10. San Miguel Beermen

DRAFTING ORDER (2^nd Round)

1. Sta. Lucia Realtors (acquired from Coca-Cola – Yeo-Catli/Isip trade)
2. Barako Bull
3. Barako Bull (acquired from Purefoods – Omanzie trade)
4. Burger King
5. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
6. Alaska Aces
7. Sta. Lucia Realtors
8. Barangay Ginebra Kings
9. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
10. Burger King (acquired from San Miguel – in lieu of Air21’s 2006 1st round draft pick)

LIST OF APPLICANTS

1. AGUILAR, Japeth	18. DORUELO, Axel John	35. PEÑERA, Jonathan
2. ALLERA, Francis	19. EVANGELISTA, Allan	36. QUINDAY, Andro
3. ARELLANO, Marcelino	20. FAUNDO, Bryan	37. ROSS, Christopher *
4. ASORO, Edwin	21. GATCHALIAN, Kim	38. SADDI, Howard
5. BENITEZ, Mark Lester	22. FERNANDEZ, Benedict	39. SALADAGA, Richard
6. BOLIAS, Charleston	23. HUGNATAN, Roel	40. SENA, James Ryan
7. BOLIVER, Leemore	24. MACANIG, Kim	41. TIMBERLAKE, Christopher *
8. BOLOCON, Glenn	25. MAIERHOFER, Paul Rico	42. URBIZTONDO, Joshua*
9. BURTSCHER, Michael	26. MALASIG, Emmanuel	43. UYLOAN, Jonathan
10. CANIZARES, Jorel	27. MANGAHAS, Roser	44. VILLAVER, Jan Philip
11. CENITA, Jerome	28. MATIAS, Ronnie	45. VIRAY, Jim Bruce
12. CO, Sean Christopher	29. MENOR, Rogemar	46. VIZCARRA, Jemal
13. CRUZ, Jervy	30. MONDRAGON, Hafer	47. WALSHAM, John *
14. DAA, Fiel Dino	31. NKEMAKOLAM, Jobe Sherwin	48. WATERS, Charles *
15. DAROYA, Orlando	32. ORERA, Gerry	49. WHITE, Kevin *
16. DEDICATORIA, Floyd	33. PALAGANAS, Luis	50. WILLIAMS, Ramsey *
17. DEL ROSARIO, Jerby	34. PARRENO, Jonathan

* Fil-foreign players

RRD-Inday Sara cage clinic in Brgy. Centro today

RRD-Inday Sara cage clinic in Brgy. Centro today


The 2009 Mayor Rody and Inday Sara Duterte Basketball Clinic gets going today in Barangay Centro, Agdao District.

At least 100 kids are expected to join the two-day clinic which was held last in Barangay San Antonio two weeks ago.

Former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) player Cadel Mosqueda and veteran coach Alberto Malinao will lead the group of clinicians from the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor's Office (SDD-CMO) to conduct the clinic.

“The kids who will bring home basketballs courtesy of Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Sara at the end of the clinic will be taught the basic fundamentals of the sport that include proper shooting, dribbling and passing, " SDD-CMO said in a statement.

Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Sara wants the children in the locality to actively engage into sports at an early age, believing the value of sports to make difference in young lives and an effective tool to combat negative influences and behaviours, the statement added.

The clinic, a component of the Duterte Basketball League (DBL) that organized tournaments for Christians, Muslims and Lumads in the city, is conducted to give the youth an avenue to engage in sports at an early age.

In Brgy. San Antonio, A total of 150 young basketball enthusiasts have joined the clinic.

The clinics have benefitted thousands of boys and girls from 184 barangays in Davao City since 2003.