I might have been too excited as I arrived at around 12nn for an event that was slated for 2pm. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I wasn’t alone. As a matter of fact, ahead of me was already a rather long queue for tickets which as early as that went around to the back of the arena.
Unlike during opening day for the 1st season, there was no special program to kick-off the start of this season. In a way, that was actually better. It meant that start time was game time!
The first match had the Adamson University (AdU) lady falcons going against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) tigresses.
This season’s current beach volleyball champions Lizlee Ann Gata and Angela Benting both played major roles in driving the efforts from the Lady Falcons’ side. But with regulars like Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan and Hanna Mance; the ladies from España controlled majority of the match. Very good performances were also seen from comebacking Angeli Tabaquero and rookie Maru Banaticla.
UST won over AdU in 4 sets 25-18, 17-25, 25-17, 25-16
The second match was between the Far Eastern University (FEU) lady tamaraws and the University of the Philippines (UP) lady maroons. Everyone all had their respective supporters watching and cheering their teams. Even the recently injured Jed Montero of the UP WVT was there helping out the coaching team.
The ladies from State U bravely stood their ground. But the lady tamaraws were unwavering as they claimed the match in 3 straight sets.
There were some confusion due to changes made with the original schedule. But I think what is out right now is already final. Anyway, I’ll have the latest schedule, standings and game results up on this site as part of the new mini update and news feature.
The teams from the country’s premiere intercollegiate volleyball league for women resume play starting this coming Sunday. The second conference for the 6th season of Shakey’s V-League will kick off in it’s regular home court at the Filoil-Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The following are the teams that would be participating for this conference:
Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Lady Eagles
College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers
Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws
Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Lady Pirates
San Sebastian College (SSC) Lady Stags
University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons
University of Santo Tomas (UST) Lady Tigresses
Below is the schedule of games for the first week.
October 11
2pm – UST vs AdU
4pm – FEU vs UP
October 13
2pm – AdU vs LPU
4pm – UP vs ADMU
6pm – UST vs FEU
October 16
4pm – AdU vs UP
6pm – LPU vs UST
Largely due to ongoing preparations for the incoming SEA games, teams are limited to only one guest player this conference.
It’s really exciting to see what adjustments each team has undergone since the break. All the teams have changes from their previous line-ups. Some teams have new guest players. And some even have new team captains.
But regardless of all the changes, for sure fans would still be there… ever present and supportive of their respective favorite teams. As I would be as well.
Top basketball leagues in the Philippines both professional and collegiate, have slated a one-day special charity event for the victims of typhoon Ondoy.
Spearheaded by the country’s major basketball organizations like the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), Liga Pilipinas, University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the fund-raising affair is dubbed as Pinoy Basketball: Kakampi Nyo!
It will be held on Monday (October 5) at the Araneta Coliseum. And there will be two charity games featuring all-star selections from top teams belonging to the participating leagues.
*5pm – 1st game
UAAP/NCAA Selection vs LIGA/PBL Selection *7pm – 2nd game
PBA Powerade National Team vs Smart Gilas National Team
The PBA-backed national team was our contingent to the recent Tianjin Asian championships; and was also our bet for the world championships in Turkey for 2010. While the Smart Gilas national team is a developmental squad that will vie for the 2011 Asian Games; hopefully eyeing a possible slot in the 2012 Olympics.
Aside from the proceeds of the game, the basketball community (fans, players, coaches, etc) is also encouraged to donate useable footwear for the benefit of the typhoon victims. As a matter of fact, entrance to the upper levels is free but donating your old “but still usable” rubber shoes or slippers will be greatly appreciated.
TICKET PRICES:
Ringside/Patron – P200
Lower Box – P100
Upper A – P50
Upper B & Bleacher – FREE
It’s when a large group of people suddenly assemble in a public place and perform an unusual action for a brief time. And to the surprise of Oprah and numerous viewers, one such performance was executed during the recent kickoff for the 24th season of Oprah’s show.
With a group of about 21,000 people, the choreographed dance was done to the song “I Gotta Feeling” as performed by the Black Eyed Peas on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile .
It all started with just one girl doing a rather “bouncy” dance routine in front of the huge crowd. Then gradually, just like a viral infection — the dance bug spread across to the rest of the crowd.
It seems that long before the show started, professional dancers collaborated and taught a very good sampling of the crowd the moves for the dance. They tried to make the participants as diverse as they really can. There were people from all walks of life, from 65-year-old women to 16-year old high school kids.
For a video on how they actually made it all work, you can watch this video from Oprah’s site.
When Paula Abdul hinted as early as last year that she was leaving the top rating reality show American Idol, numerous possible replacements ran through my mind. But I have to admit, this particular possibility never entered my mind.
And now, presenting the newest judge for American Idol…
Yup. It’s true. Top daytime host Ellen DeGeneres is going to jump into the evening primetime slot and be the 4th judge for AI. She will be completing the judging cast for the singing reality show together with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
It’s not that I don’t believe Ellen will be a good judge. It just never occurred to me that AI will be getting a judge outside of the music industry. This is a surprising decision indeed from the producers of the show.
Fans would definitely miss not seeing Abdul on the panel. But for sure Ellen is going to bring a fresh new perspective. The producers are targeting this will be enough to sustain or further lift viewership for the upcoming 9th season of the show.
I guess it is true, you never know what’s going to happen in reality TV.
Unlike during opening day for the 1st season, there was no special program to kick-off the start of this season. In a way, that was actually better. It meant that start time was game time! 
Spearheaded by the country’s major basketball organizations like the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), Liga Pilipinas, University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the fund-raising affair is dubbed as Pinoy Basketball: Kakampi Nyo!
