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ADVANCE IN DOHA
WORLD POOL EVENT
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SOME ‘MIDNIGHT
APPOINTEES’
DESERVE SECOND
CHANCE – ANGARA
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SOLON TO NEW
DEPED BOSS:
MEDIA IS NOT
SOWING CONFUSION
PAGE 3

ARROYO FACES
DIFFICULTY IN
PUSHING FOR
CONCON PAGE 3
KENYAN RULES MARATHON
With their long limbs, light weight and a “gas tank” that is almost bottomless, Kenyans indeed have the advan- PLAKANG 8, DAPAT
tage when it comes to marathon. Kenyan runner Abraham Mesus dashes across the finish line to rule the 42-
kilometer run of the 34th Milo National Marathon at the Luneta Park. Part of the proceeds of the sporting event
IPAGBAWAL NA!
SABI NI RAFFY TULFO / PAGE 2
goes to charity of giving shoes to the underpriviledged. TUNYING PEÑAREDONDO
2 Monday, July 5, 2010

Plakang 8, dapat ipagbawal na! Ay, ang sungit!

SIMULA noong July 1, isang jurisdiction sa mga plakang ito. DALAWA sa myembro ng bagung-bagong Gabinete
araw matapos manumpa si Presi- Kaya ang nangyari sa akin ni Pangulong Aquino ay nagpakita na agad ng
dent Noynoy bilang bagong noon ay napakamot na lang ako kasungitan. Yung isa, ayon sa mga report, sinabihan
Pangulo, hanggang ngayon, ng ulo dahil di ko na pwedeng ang media na huwag matanong dahil hindi sila
nanahimik ang mga lansangan sa SHOOTER mabalikan kung sinoman ang con- nakakatulong.
Yung isa naman, sa
Metro Manila, lalo na sa EDSA, gressman na iyon at kung con-
raffytulfo@pldtdsl.net pagpipilit na maipa-
sa nakakabulabog na ingay ng mga gressman ba talaga siya para liwanag ang pagkaka-
wang-wang. Ni Raffy Tulfo mabatikos at maisiwalat sana ang mali ng kauna-
Maraming mga motorista ang light, halimbawa, samantalang kanyang pagiging abusado. unahang Circular ng
labis na natuwa nang ipagbawal alam niya ang pasahero ng Kung sakali mang papalag ang Palasyo ay may pagsu-
ni P-Noy ang paggamit ng wang- sasakyang iyon ay isang congress- mga hambog na congressman sa sungit na sinabihan
wang sa mga sasakyan maliban man? panukala na ipagbawal na ang ang media na hindi
na lang sa mga police patrol car, Minsan, nakasabay ng inyong mga plakang 8 dahil ayaw nilang daw blooper ang tawag sa pagkakamaling yun at
NBI official vehicles at SHOOTER sa EDSA ang convoy mawalan ng status symbol sa bahala daw ang media kung blooper ang tawag nila
ambulansya. At marami agad ang ng dalawang SUV na pasuray- kalye, sana ibalik ang dating dun. Kailangan maaga pa lang ay may magsabi na
nagkusang sumunod dahil siya suray na parang ahas at muntik sistema at sa ilalim ng numero sa mga Cabinet members na ito na hindi sila pwedeng
mismo ang nagbigay ng ilagay ng LTO ang area of juris- magsungit. Mahiya naman sila. Ang Pangulo mismo
ng mahagip ang aking sasakyan.
ang nagsabi na ang mga tao ang boss niya, ang boss
magandang ehemplo. Pinahabol ko sa aking driver ang diction ng congressman sa plaka
ng buo niyang administrasyon kaya di pwede
Kung ang pangunahing nasabing mga sasakyan para na ini-issue dito. sungitan ang mga boss mo.
layunin ni P-Noy sa pagbabawal makuha ko ang plaka ngunit Bukod sa plakang 8, madalas Dapat ngayon pa lang may makapagturo na sa
ng paggamit ng wang-wang ay parehong may mga nakakabit na ding mang-abuso sa kalye ang kanila na may maayos na sagot sa lahat ng tanong,
upang matigil na ang ginagawang plakang 8 sa harap at likod ng mga mga sasakyang may plakang 7 – may maayos na katuwiran kahit pa sa pinaka-
paghahari-harian at panlalamang sasakyang ito. plaka ng mga Senators, at 6 – plaka nakakainis na pangungulit ng mga media kung hindi
sa lansangan ng mga sasakyang Di tulad ng mga nagdaan na ng mga Cabinet Secretaries. lang sila aasta na mas mataas kumpara sa iba at
gumagamit nito, dapat ipagbawal taon na may nakasulat na distrito Pero bakit nga ba kinailangang aasta na nasa posisyon kasi kaya ganun na lang
din ni P-Noy ang paggamit ng at lugar sa bawat plakang 8 na bigyan ng espesyal na plaka ang kung sumagot. Umpisa pa lang naman at gaya ng
plakang may numero 8 – ang plaka agad na magtutukoy kung sino mga taong ito? Upang ipaalam ba maraming Pilipino handa akong bigyan ng
ng mga miyembro ng House of ang congressman na nagmamay- sa mga mamamayan na sila ay mga pagakakataon ang administrasyon ni Aquino na
Representatives. ari nun, ngayon pwede nang taong nasa kapangyarihan at may ipakita ang galing nito ayon sa ipinangako.
Nagagamit sa pangaabuso sa mang-abuso – kahit pa mag-hit pribilehiyo sa lansangan? Di ba
Power trip
kalye ang plakang ito. Paano nga and run – sa kalye ang mga dapat tauhan lang natin ang mga Maraming natuwa lalo ang mga taxi, jeepney at
naman paparahin para tiketan ng sasakyang gumagamit ng plakang hinayupak na ito, at tayo ang bus drivers sa kampanya ng administrasyong Aquino
isang maliit na traffic enforcer ang 8 at di malalaman kung sino ang kanilang mga amo tulad ng sinabi laban sa wang-wang. Marami talaga ang nakaka-
isang SUV na may nakakabit na may-ari ng sasakyan dahil walang ni P-Noy sa kanyang inaugural relate sa nakakainis na problemang ito.
plakang 8 na nag-beating the red nakasulat na identifying area of speech? Sa hirap nga naman ng araw-araw na pagbuno
ng mga public utility drivers sa problema ng traffic,
C O M M E N TA R Y nakakarindi talaga ang yabang ng ilang mga adik
sa wang-wang na akala mo sila lang ang
Maids work to teach, teachers work as maids nagmamadali at sila lang ang may karapatan na
tumakas sa sakit ng ulo sa traffic.
Second of a series some 20 percent of the estimated 160,000 Filipinos Pati tuloy ang mga totoong nangangailangan ng
working as domestics in Hong Kong, Singapore wang-wang gaya ng mga bumbero, mga pulis na
Each year, U.S. school districts need to hire and countries in the Middle East, were former may hinahabol na mga kriminal o kaya ay
around 200,000 teachers. So high is the demand teachers or at least had a teaching background ambulansya ay nawawalan na ng kredibilidad sa
that private recruiters plan to place at least a before going abroad. paggamit ng wang-wang kasi may duda ang mga
million foreign teachers in American classrooms motorists kung kailangan nga bang gamitin yun o
until 2007. Domestics umaabuso lang ang mga meron nun dahil
This is not the whole picture however as far as Previous administrations and education nagmamadali nga.
Filipino teachers are concerned. More strikingly is Noong isang araw medyo pinaringgan ng ilang
department officials attest to the fact that a big
that a bigger number of them are giving up their media ang Pangulong Aquino dahil late ito sa isang
number of licensed teachers are working abroad as appointment dahil nga daw siguro sa traffic. Paano
jobs and prestige in the Philippines in order to domestics. In 1998, for instance, then President na daw kung laging ganito na laging late ang Pangulo
work as housemaids abroad. Fidel Ramos launched a program to lure back dahil sa paninindigan nitong sumunod sa batas
Reports by Migrante International show that teachers who had become domestic helpers trapiko at hindi pakinabangan ang karapatan niya
promising to improve their pay scales. na mauna sa ibang sasakyan sa lansangan.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s first Umaarte nga lang ba si PNoy o ningas kugon nga
education secretary, Raul Roco, went to Hong lang ba ito? Huwag naman sana. Hindi naman sana.
Kong to convince about 300 overseas workers, Hindi pa talaga bumabalik ang tiwala ng Pilipino
mostly domestics, to return to their old teaching sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno.
Chairman, Editorial Board ARKHON A. ANTOLIN jobs in the Philippines. Mas madali ang makita ang negatibo at mas madali
Executive Editors JONATHAN P. VICENTE ang magduda. Sana ma-appreciate na lang muna
Only a few may have taken the bait, making
CARLOMAR A. DAOANA
government efforts pointless. The worsening natin ang ginagawa ng Pangulo, marami naman ang
News Editor LEA G. BOTONES
Overall Creative Director CHONG P. ARDIVILLA employment scenario, stagnant salary and other natutuwa dito. Siguro nga mas maaga na lang siya
Chief Layout Artist HECTOR L. LOZANO economic woes are even more pushing some 2,800 umalis ng bahay papunta sa kanyang mga appoint-
Filipinos farther away and fly abroad every day, ments para hindi sya ma-late. Gaya nating mga
President and CEO VICTOR A. CALUAG ordinaryong tao, kung ayaw natin ma-late, maaga
EVP, Sales & Marketing TONETTE R. HENSON among them teachers destined to work as
tayong umalis para hindi tayo maipit ng traffic.
Accounting Manager MARIO L. ADELANTE househelp or domestics.
Pero para kay PNoy huwag naman din na pang-
Credit & Collection Manager RAUL B. PEREZ Still, the long, tedious and costly application PR lang ang kampanyang ito. Sa araw-araw na
Distribution Manager EDISON B. CAMARINES process and tighter policies governing foreign
Production Manager EDWIN A. CO pagtahak niya sa mga lansangan tulad ng isang
contract workers in other countries have prevented ordinaryong mamamayan, mapag-aralan nawa niya
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Suite 2111 Cityland Herrera Tower, Valero Street,
Salcedo Village, Makati City Some Teacher Education graduates especially from ang problema nating lahat sa traffic.
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Email: cxeditorial@commuterexpress.ph
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working as housemaids in their own country. sa 09272630741. O kaya ay email sa:
Bulatlat.com ariel.inton@gmail.com.
Monday, July 5, 2010 3
Mediaman
gunned
down
A 75-year-old re-
porter and columnist
was gunned down
shortly after having
dinner inside his
house in Tuga,
Tabuk, Kalinga prov-
ince last Saturday
night.
Jose Dagio’s death
marked the first me-
dia killing for Presi-
dent Benigno Aquino
III’s administration.
‘Davide not fit for truth body’
The victim, a re- SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada lowed the manipulation of the said
porter for “Radyo yesterday appealed to President trial which led, as planned by the
Natin Tabuk’ and col- Benigno Aquino III to reconsider conspirators, to the so-called
umnist for a local the appointment of former Chief EDSA Dos power grab grand de-
paper in Kalinga Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. as head sign.”
Province, was rushed of the Truth Commission tasked Estrada also noted that Davide
to the hospital with to investigate alleged anomalies continued to be “a prime benefi-
multiple gunshot committed by former President ciary” of violations of the rule of
wounds but died Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and law in the previous regime, when
along the way. her allies during her nine-year he was appointed by Mrs. Arroyo
Police said the kill- rule. in 2005 as the Philippines ’ per-
ing could be related Estrada said he believed that manent representative to the
to Dagio’s work but President Aquino has the purest United Nations.
not ruling out the intentions in choosing a person He said Davide “hurriedly
possibility that it he believed to be the most com- grabbed the opportunity” and
could be land related. petent to head the Truth Commis- took his oath of office (as perma-
sion. nent ambassador to the United
15 die “I believe that Davide is a per- Nations) for the position before
in Cebu son widely known as tainted with Mrs. Arroyo even if he had not
blatant disregard, if not gross and been confirmed by the Commis-
vehicular direct violation, of the rule of law. sion on Appointments (CA), in
I share the view of so many sec- clear violation of Section 16, Ar-
accident tors in the country that Mr. ticle VI1 of the Constitution.
FIFTEEN passen- Davide is not the man for the job,” Estrada also cited the alleged
gers died on the spot Estrada said. extravagance of Davide on the dis-
when the bus they The lawmaker said Davide bursement of the Judiciary Devel-
were riding rammed committed such violation when opment Fund (JDF) and other
into a concrete fence he, during the impeachment trial cases that compelled the filing of
near a school in To- against of his father, former presi- an impeachment case against the
ledo City last Satur- dent Joseph Ejercito Estrada, “al- former chief justice. Andres Garcia
day afternoon.
Among those killed
was a two-year-old
Solon to new DepEd boss:
boy. One of the survi- Media is not sowing confusion
vors was a one year
old boy whose parents A militant partylist represen- University for 41 years.
died instantly. tative yesterday assailed new According to Ilagan, the fail-
Reports reaching Education Secretary (DepEd) Bro. ure of Luistro, a former De La Salle
Philippine National Armand Luistro for accusing University president, to commu-
Police disclosed that media of sowing confusion and nicate with the media on the mat-
aside from those pas- provoking dispute between the ter defeats the very essence of his
sengers who died in supporters and detractors of the criticisms against the media.
the accident, some 49 proposal to teach sex education “It is unfortunate the new
others were injured in elementary and high schools. DepEd secretary has refused to
and rushed to the Gabriela Partylist Rep. Luzvi- talk to media. It would have
Toledo City District minda Ilagan said he disagreed with helped if the public get to know
Hospital. Luistro’s position saying media has his stand. If he thinks media has
Diosdado Requiso, been helpful in bringing out the pros sown confusion, then he can cor-
48, said he was driv- and cons of the issue. rect media. He can help clarify
ing the Coromina “Media is not sowing confu- the issues and people will listen,”
Brods bus (GVG-145) sion. In fact, they have helped the lady lawmaker stressed.
on the way to Tuburan, and encouraged public discus- Alliance of Concerned Teach-
Cebu around 5p.m. sion and opened this important ers (ACT) partylist Representative-
when the bus lost its issue to healthy and democratic elect Antonio Tinio said the po-
break when he made discussion. The pros and cons sition of Luistro to discuss sex
a turn at a blind curve have therefore been examined education in “off-the-record”
along Barangay lengthily,” said Ilagan, a former arena was very disappointing.
Lupotan, Toledo City. professor at the Ateneo de Davao Annette Vergel
4 Monday, July 5, 2010 5
Showbiz Central
Pia Guanio at Vic Sotto, hiwalay na nga ba?
The experience PANSAMANTALA takilya. May lumabas
kaya naman hindi
niya nakumpirma o
na-deny ang
of Broadway munang hindi tuloy
ang pagsasama
nina Robin Padilla
At hindi lang ito
ang gagawin ni
Robin. Nakarating
na tsikang balitang hiwalay na
sila ni Vic Sotto.
FOR live entertainment that is truly su- ipina-announce
per spectacular, nothing beats Club Mwah. at Mariel Rodriguez SHOWBIZ sa amin ang May lumabas na
tsikang ipina-
This ultra glamorous entertainment club,
like an oasis in the desert, is located along
sa isang sitcom sa
Dos. PIZZAZZ balitang maglalabas
pa siya ng isang
pa ni Pia sa
announce pa ni Pia
Ang tsika, By Alex Brosas isang TV host sa isang TV host sa

PIA GUANIO AT VIC SOTTO

Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong. album. Namimili na
Everything about the place is a show- uunahin na raw nga raw ang actor birthday party ni
kasing tapusin ni ay reluctant itong ng mga kanta na
sa birthday party Ruffa Gutierrez na
case of grandiosity. The brilliant signage,
opulent façade, and majestic interiors truly Robin ang movie sumagot. ‘Yun pala, isasama niya sa ni Ruffa single na siya.
impress even the nation’s president. niya with Toni hindi pa sure ang kanyang album. Siyempre, marami
In fact, no less than former President Gonzaga na medyo kanilang Pagkatapos ng Gutierrez na ang nagulat sa
Arroyo was once a guest of honor in this matagal na niyang pagsasamahang movie niya with single na siya ginawa ng hitad.
place. For the past five years, the main nasimulan at hindi show kahit na Toni, balak ding Hindi nga alam ng
attraction of Club Mwah is the show. matapos-tapos. Ito nakapag-story ibalik ng Dos si *** mga naroroon kung
Club Mwah in Mandaluyong City clearly raw muna ang conference na ang Robin para muling Sa tingin namin, siya ay nagbibiro o
defines the true meaning of class and el- kanyang dalaga. mag-host ng hindi capable si nagsasabi ng totoo
egance. aasikasuhin dahil Magiging very “Wowowee.” Shaina Magdayao pakialam niyo! younger sister ni noong gabing iyon.
Now, Club Mwah features “Bedazzled10,” may playdate na ito. busy si Binoe. Ang Sa “Wowowee” na magtaray sa Damn Bitc***!” Vina Morales na Bagama’t nag-
it is actually a hodge-podge of Broadway Sa kanyang next movie project unang na-link sina kanyang Twitter Iyan ang umapir maging nasty. Wala deny na si Pia na
excerpts (“West Side Story,” “Showgirl”) im- nakaraang interview naman ni Binoe ay Robin at Mariel. account tulad ng sa Twitter account sa kanyang ugali break na sila ni Vic
personations of Patti Labelle and Minnie ay kinumpirma ni “Ang Tatay Kong lumabas na balita. Sotto ay hindi pa rin
ni Shaina na ang magtaray.
Ripperton, spoofs of segments from “Glee,” Hoodlum” na Noong June 28 mamatay-matay ang
Mariel na talagang ikinagulat In the first place,
a reinvented choreography of Shirley magtatampok sa ay may lumabas na
magsasama nga ng aktres. Wala masaya si Shaina isyung naghiwalay
Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever” (from the kanyang anak na si nasty message sa
soundtrack of a James Bond hit spy movie sila ni Robin sa siyang kamalay- ngayon sa kanyang na sila ng TV host
isang project sa Queenie Padilla. Twitter account ni malay na nagamit lovelife. Wala na comedian.
of the same title), the “Dream Girls” pro-
Sam Oh at home with San Marino duction number, a reworking of a Las Ve- ABS-CBN, ang
“Palibhasa Sikat.”
Balik-tambalan din
nila ito ni Vina
Shaina gayong two
days na niya itong
ang kanyang Twitter
account kahit na
siyang problema
dahil finally ay
Sa nasabing
party, napansin ng
TELEVISION host Sam Oh still can’t get over the fact that she gas grand musical, “That’s Entertainment,” RED and white. meticulous detailing, creative fusion of

SHAINA MAGDAYAO
an original choreographed motorcycle head- Excited pa nga Morales na dating isinara. sarado na ito. inamin na ni John friend namin na
has become more popular because of a cooking show. And the These two colors seem to be the fabrics and innovative sewing meth- nakarelasyon ng
lights/flashlights dance based on a remix siyang makasama “Poor fans…still In fairness kay Lloyd ang relasyon panay raw ang yosi
irony is that she was not even a good cook when she took on fashion colors of the season, that is, if ods.” Classical silhouettes that include action star.
of disco tunes, the very colorful and fes- ang action star na hoping magiging sila Shaina, never nila na matagal din ni Pia. Eh, sa isa
Sarap at Home. we go by the recent collaboration of A-line, drop waist, tulip cut, stingray cut,
tive take of Rio de Janeiro’s Mardi Gras, nali-link sa kanya. Nagtambal sina pa?? in your dreams naman namin nilang itinago noon. niyang interview ay
It was indeed serendipity at play. Now that she has mastered Pond’s and Plains and overlap draping, and
the fantasy-driven “Real Woman Tonight” Kaya pala ng Vina at Binoe sa na lang!” and “Ang siyang nakitaan ng *** sinabi niya na mas
the art of cooking, presenting recipes on TV using the tuna prod- Prints which was a cap- peplum hems are reinter- minsang usisain si “Ang Utol Kong
and the straightforward, smack-on-your- hina niyo pala e! Oo magaspang na Hindi naka- matutuwa siya kung
ucts of San Marino has become a fun job. sule collection of stream- preted anew to infuse the Mariel about her Hoodlum” na
face “We Are What We Are.” kami na ni John ugali. Wala sa pagsalita si Pia hindi na magyoyosi
“I learned my private lessons from Chef Nino (her co host in Pocholo Malillin of Club Mwah said the lined and flattering dresses with a modern sitcom with Robin talagang tumabo sa si Vic.
Lloyd anong character ng Guanio kahapon sa
Season 1). Initially, I was a bit hesitant on doing the cooking show place delivers more than a visitor would dresses launched last and sophisticated look.
ala sitcom. Now, I can say I am lucky. People associate me with expect particularly the high-class produc- Tuesday at Makati The colors help in toning
the show now. Sometimes they call me Ms. San Marino ha ha tion of shows. Shangri-La. down the hard lines of the
ha.” “Be entertained with a different kind of Why these two colors? dresses, making them ap-
Sarap at Home, Q Channel 11’s culinary show that combines experience and the only gay revue in the Red and white represent propriate for a vast swath
creative cooking with a slice of life, has made her more credible Philippines with a spectacular production Pond’s Age Miracle and of body types and age
as a cook. “With the show I have leveled up my authority as a numbers and Broadway excerpts with a Pond’s Flawless White re- groups.
cook… (laughs again)” People look at me now as a Chef more twist of comedy,” Pocholo pointed out. spectively, two unique Pond’s senior brand
than a mere host celebrity.” As the curtain rises at Club Mwah, you lines from the beauty manager Jacqe
And they should, since she has taught her audience countless will witness a dazzling dance show ala Las brand that include a day Yuengtian says of the col-
of dishes that are easy to prepare. Vegas, Moulin Rouge, and Broadway with cream, night cream, se- laboration: “Teaming up
“In the new show (Season 2) the concept calls for my lipat a twist of comedy. rum, facial wash, and with Plains and Prints
bahay. And in my kitchen I welcome new friends from neighbor- The costumes alone are a synchroni- toner. These products are geared to brings our goal of providing visible trans-
hood (played by celebrity guests Heart Evangelista, Iza Calzado, zation of feathers, rhinestones and silk. give women smooth skin and lustrous formation to women to another
Daniel Matsunaga, JC Tiuseco, Fabio Ide, Kris Bernal and Jackie The performers, though mostly born males, glow, staving off the aging process that level…The two brands also share the
Rice) and I share them my recipes using San Marino products.” look like beautiful showgirls. Each num-
brings unsightly wrinkles, blemishes, same target market of professionals,
But in real life, Sam does not live alone. She stays with her ber they perform has a different theme that
involves a full production from the props, and other imperfections. career women, fashionably hip moms
parents. Although her parents are Koreans, Sam was raised in Rendering faces to the campaign and stylish women who love to look
the Philippines. Despite a busy schedule (she has another TV lights, stage to the special effects.
The dancers do their number with high were eight “icons” from the beauty and beautiful and wear clothes with a state-
show, a radio program and does event hosting) she still finds fashion industry selected for their ment.”
time to cook at home, sometimes copying what she did on TV or kicks and complex choreography with
ease. In between numbers, they have grace, sense of style and prominence. Farillas agrees that the collabora-
making some embellishments. Pond’s brand ambassador Rissa tion is meant to “make any woman feel
hosts who do a comedy act and some-
And what is her favorite recipe? times involve the audience. Mananquil, real estate heiress Divine beautiful inside and out. We share the
“Gising-gising. (San Marino Corned Tuna chili cooked with One way they make their guests feel Lee, Project Runway model judge same mission as Pond’s…by providing
gata) This is one of the most memorable recipes for me. I enjoy special is that they are personally greeted Apples Aberin, columnist and Plains and quality and world-class designs and
preparing this dish at home. Love ko to. I like the tuna fillet too by the hosts during the show. Prints image model Celine Lopez, in- pieces to make every woman look and
which I use for my nuggets. Yung tuna spread I use it for the dip The entrance to the show is P750 with terior and bag designer Mai Kaufmann, feel good about themselves.”
of calamares. The San Marino Tuna Paella is great. Very conve- one welcome drink, as we celebrate our model Bianca Valerio and personality With 21 dresses to choose from,
nient for me because it’s very easy to open. It is a complete meal 6th year Anniversary. But what the heck, development expert Patty Betita women now can update their ward-
I can take anytime, anywhere I go.” it is truly worth it! sashayed during the launch wearing robe and step into their fashion mo-
She’s excited that San Marino has come out with new prod- Club Mwah is the only accredited Tour- dresses from the Pond’s Plains and ment. Purchase of specially marked
ucts she can use for more recipes. On the set of Sarap at Home, ism Entertainment Club in the country. It Prints collection. Model and Wowowee Pond’s products will slash off P100 to
Sam would prepare dishes for media visitors or for the produc- has also received three international
host Kelly Misa was noticeably absent P200 from the price tag of any Plains
tion staff. Sometimes it is fish salpicao using San Marino Blue awards and is hailed as “Asia Pacific’s
Mackerel. Most Outstanding Entertainment Club.” in the event. and Prints number. It will up their style
San Marino AVP for marketing Jon Bendicion said Q Channel Club Mwah is open 7:30pm. Every The limited-edition collection, says ante if, in wearing the dresses to either
11’s Sarap at Home is the perfect medium to teach busy moms Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Shows Plains and Prints owner Roxanne work, play or party, the women give off
and people on the go prepare easy, healthy recipes. start at 9:30pm.Visit www.clubmwah.com. Farillas, features “fine craftsmanship, a healthy, natural glow.
4 Monday, July 5, 2010 5
Showbiz Central
Pia Guanio at Vic Sotto, hiwalay na nga ba?
The experience PANSAMANTALA takilya. May lumabas
kaya naman hindi
niya nakumpirma o
na-deny ang
of Broadway munang hindi tuloy
ang pagsasama
nina Robin Padilla
At hindi lang ito
ang gagawin ni
Robin. Nakarating
na tsikang balitang hiwalay na
sila ni Vic Sotto.
FOR live entertainment that is truly su- ipina-announce
per spectacular, nothing beats Club Mwah. at Mariel Rodriguez SHOWBIZ sa amin ang May lumabas na
tsikang ipina-
This ultra glamorous entertainment club, sa isang sitcom sa
PIZZAZZ balitang maglalabas pa ni Pia sa
like an oasis in the desert, is located along Dos. pa siya ng isang announce pa ni Pia
Ang tsika, By Alex Brosas isang TV host sa isang TV host sa

PIA GUANIO AT VIC SOTTO

Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong. album. Namimili na
uunahin na raw nga raw ang actor birthday party ni
Everything about the place is a show-
kasing tapusin ni ay reluctant itong ng mga kanta na
sa birthday party Ruffa Gutierrez na
case of grandiosity. The brilliant signage,
opulent façade, and majestic interiors truly Robin ang movie sumagot. ‘Yun pala, isasama niya sa ni Ruffa single na siya.
impress even the nation’s president. niya with Toni hindi pa sure ang kanyang album. Siyempre, marami
In fact, no less than former President Gonzaga na medyo kanilang Pagkatapos ng Gutierrez na ang nagulat sa
Arroyo was once a guest of honor in this matagal na niyang pagsasamahang movie niya with single na siya ginawa ng hitad.
place. For the past five years, the main nasimulan at hindi show kahit na Toni, balak ding Hindi nga alam ng
attraction of Club Mwah is the show. matapos-tapos. Ito nakapag-story ibalik ng Dos si *** mga naroroon kung
Club Mwah in Mandaluyong City clearly raw muna ang conference na ang Robin para muling Sa tingin namin, siya ay nagbibiro o
defines the true meaning of class and el- kanyang dalaga. mag-host ng hindi capable si nagsasabi ng totoo
egance. aasikasuhin dahil Magiging very “Wowowee.” Shaina Magdayao pakialam niyo! younger sister ni noong gabing iyon.
Now, Club Mwah features “Bedazzled10,” may playdate na ito. busy si Binoe. Ang Sa “Wowowee” na magtaray sa Damn Bitc***!” Vina Morales na Bagama’t nag-
it is actually a hodge-podge of Broadway Sa kanyang next movie project unang na-link sina kanyang Twitter Iyan ang umapir maging nasty. Wala deny na si Pia na
excerpts (“West Side Story,” “Showgirl”) im- nakaraang interview naman ni Binoe ay Robin at Mariel. account tulad ng sa Twitter account sa kanyang ugali break na sila ni Vic
personations of Patti Labelle and Minnie ay kinumpirma ni “Ang Tatay Kong lumabas na balita. Sotto ay hindi pa rin
ni Shaina na ang magtaray.
Ripperton, spoofs of segments from “Glee,” Hoodlum” na Noong June 28 mamatay-matay ang
Mariel na talagang ikinagulat In the first place,
a reinvented choreography of Shirley magtatampok sa ay may lumabas na
magsasama nga ng aktres. Wala masaya si Shaina isyung naghiwalay
Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever” (from the kanyang anak na si nasty message sa
soundtrack of a James Bond hit spy movie sila ni Robin sa siyang kamalay- ngayon sa kanyang na sila ng TV host
isang project sa Queenie Padilla. Twitter account ni malay na nagamit lovelife. Wala na comedian.
of the same title), the “Dream Girls” pro-
Sam Oh at home with San Marino duction number, a reworking of a Las Ve- ABS-CBN, ang
“Palibhasa Sikat.”
Balik-tambalan din
nila ito ni Vina
Shaina gayong two
days na niya itong
ang kanyang Twitter
account kahit na
siyang problema
dahil finally ay
Sa nasabing
party, napansin ng
TELEVISION host Sam Oh still can’t get over the fact that she gas grand musical, “That’s Entertainment,” RED and white. meticulous detailing, creative fusion of

SHAINA MAGDAYAO
an original choreographed motorcycle head- Excited pa nga Morales na dating isinara. sarado na ito. inamin na ni John friend namin na
has become more popular because of a cooking show. And the These two colors seem to be the fabrics and innovative sewing meth- nakarelasyon ng
lights/flashlights dance based on a remix siyang makasama “Poor fans…still In fairness kay Lloyd ang relasyon panay raw ang yosi
irony is that she was not even a good cook when she took on fashion colors of the season, that is, if ods.” Classical silhouettes that include action star.
of disco tunes, the very colorful and fes- ang action star na hoping magiging sila Shaina, never nila na matagal din ni Pia. Eh, sa isa
Sarap at Home. we go by the recent collaboration of A-line, drop waist, tulip cut, stingray cut,
tive take of Rio de Janeiro’s Mardi Gras, nali-link sa kanya. Nagtambal sina pa?? in your dreams naman namin nilang itinago noon. niyang interview ay
It was indeed serendipity at play. Now that she has mastered Pond’s and Plains and overlap draping, and
the fantasy-driven “Real Woman Tonight” Kaya pala ng Vina at Binoe sa na lang!” and “Ang siyang nakitaan ng *** sinabi niya na mas
the art of cooking, presenting recipes on TV using the tuna prod- Prints which was a cap- peplum hems are reinter- minsang usisain si “Ang Utol Kong
and the straightforward, smack-on-your- hina niyo pala e! Oo magaspang na Hindi naka- matutuwa siya kung
ucts of San Marino has become a fun job. sule collection of stream- preted anew to infuse the Mariel about her Hoodlum” na
face “We Are What We Are.” kami na ni John ugali. Wala sa pagsalita si Pia hindi na magyoyosi
“I learned my private lessons from Chef Nino (her co host in Pocholo Malillin of Club Mwah said the lined and flattering dresses with a modern sitcom with Robin talagang tumabo sa si Vic.
Lloyd anong character ng Guanio kahapon sa
Season 1). Initially, I was a bit hesitant on doing the cooking show place delivers more than a visitor would dresses launched last and sophisticated look.
ala sitcom. Now, I can say I am lucky. People associate me with expect particularly the high-class produc- Tuesday at Makati The colors help in toning
the show now. Sometimes they call me Ms. San Marino ha ha tion of shows. Shangri-La. down the hard lines of the
ha.” “Be entertained with a different kind of Why these two colors? dresses, making them ap-
Sarap at Home, Q Channel 11’s culinary show that combines experience and the only gay revue in the Red and white represent propriate for a vast swath
creative cooking with a slice of life, has made her more credible Philippines with a spectacular production Pond’s Age Miracle and of body types and age
as a cook. “With the show I have leveled up my authority as a numbers and Broadway excerpts with a Pond’s Flawless White re- groups.
cook… (laughs again)” People look at me now as a Chef more twist of comedy,” Pocholo pointed out. spectively, two unique Pond’s senior brand
than a mere host celebrity.” As the curtain rises at Club Mwah, you lines from the beauty manager Jacqe
And they should, since she has taught her audience countless will witness a dazzling dance show ala Las brand that include a day Yuengtian says of the col-
of dishes that are easy to prepare. Vegas, Moulin Rouge, and Broadway with cream, night cream, se- laboration: “Teaming up
“In the new show (Season 2) the concept calls for my lipat a twist of comedy. rum, facial wash, and with Plains and Prints
bahay. And in my kitchen I welcome new friends from neighbor- The costumes alone are a synchroni- toner. These products are geared to brings our goal of providing visible trans-
hood (played by celebrity guests Heart Evangelista, Iza Calzado, zation of feathers, rhinestones and silk. give women smooth skin and lustrous formation to women to another
Daniel Matsunaga, JC Tiuseco, Fabio Ide, Kris Bernal and Jackie The performers, though mostly born males, glow, staving off the aging process that level…The two brands also share the
Rice) and I share them my recipes using San Marino products.” look like beautiful showgirls. Each num-
brings unsightly wrinkles, blemishes, same target market of professionals,
But in real life, Sam does not live alone. She stays with her ber they perform has a different theme that
involves a full production from the props, and other imperfections. career women, fashionably hip moms
parents. Although her parents are Koreans, Sam was raised in Rendering faces to the campaign and stylish women who love to look
the Philippines. Despite a busy schedule (she has another TV lights, stage to the special effects.
The dancers do their number with high were eight “icons” from the beauty and beautiful and wear clothes with a state-
show, a radio program and does event hosting) she still finds fashion industry selected for their ment.”
time to cook at home, sometimes copying what she did on TV or kicks and complex choreography with
ease. In between numbers, they have grace, sense of style and prominence. Farillas agrees that the collabora-
making some embellishments. Pond’s brand ambassador Rissa tion is meant to “make any woman feel
hosts who do a comedy act and some-
And what is her favorite recipe? times involve the audience. Mananquil, real estate heiress Divine beautiful inside and out. We share the
“Gising-gising. (San Marino Corned Tuna chili cooked with One way they make their guests feel Lee, Project Runway model judge same mission as Pond’s…by providing
gata) This is one of the most memorable recipes for me. I enjoy special is that they are personally greeted Apples Aberin, columnist and Plains and quality and world-class designs and
preparing this dish at home. Love ko to. I like the tuna fillet too by the hosts during the show. Prints image model Celine Lopez, in- pieces to make every woman look and
which I use for my nuggets. Yung tuna spread I use it for the dip The entrance to the show is P750 with terior and bag designer Mai Kaufmann, feel good about themselves.”
of calamares. The San Marino Tuna Paella is great. Very conve- one welcome drink, as we celebrate our model Bianca Valerio and personality With 21 dresses to choose from,
nient for me because it’s very easy to open. It is a complete meal 6th year Anniversary. But what the heck, development expert Patty Betita women now can update their ward-
I can take anytime, anywhere I go.” it is truly worth it! sashayed during the launch wearing robe and step into their fashion mo-
She’s excited that San Marino has come out with new prod- Club Mwah is the only accredited Tour- dresses from the Pond’s Plains and ment. Purchase of specially marked
ucts she can use for more recipes. On the set of Sarap at Home, ism Entertainment Club in the country. It Prints collection. Model and Wowowee Pond’s products will slash off P100 to
Sam would prepare dishes for media visitors or for the produc- has also received three international
host Kelly Misa was noticeably absent P200 from the price tag of any Plains
tion staff. Sometimes it is fish salpicao using San Marino Blue awards and is hailed as “Asia Pacific’s
Mackerel. Most Outstanding Entertainment Club.” in the event. and Prints number. It will up their style
San Marino AVP for marketing Jon Bendicion said Q Channel Club Mwah is open 7:30pm. Every The limited-edition collection, says ante if, in wearing the dresses to either
11’s Sarap at Home is the perfect medium to teach busy moms Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Shows Plains and Prints owner Roxanne work, play or party, the women give off
and people on the go prepare easy, healthy recipes. start at 9:30pm.Visit www.clubmwah.com. Farillas, features “fine craftsmanship, a healthy, natural glow.
6 Monday, July 5, 2010

Lim graces opening

graces
of Mer alco
Meralco Ni McJoe PALAISIPAN Thelma Onego
Complete the grid so every row, column
THROUGH Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim’s
and 3 x 3 box contains every digit
weekly People’s Hour, the city and Manila 5. Bayan sa
from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Electric Company (Meralco) were able to re- Sorsogon
solve problems on electrical-related issues 6. Likom
of Manilans with the establishment of Meralco 7. Opera pag inulit
business center in Tondo, Manila 8. Ulysses Garcia
Lim graced the inauguration recently of the 9. Iligtas
newly renovated, 40-year-old Meralco Tutuban 10. Nasa lugar
Business Center in Tondo together with na iyon
Meralco’s Chairman/CEO Manuel Lopez and 12. Salya
other Meralco Officers. 16. Pakay; Ingles
In the second incumbency of Mayor Lim, 18. Dampa
the City of Manila and Meralco-Tutuban have 19. Gigilid
been successful partners in providing Manilans 20. Lumisan
services like public safety programs and pro- 21. Malaki; Ingles
viding power services to some city-owned es- 22. Rafael na dating
tablishments like the Rajah Soliman Science mayor ng Makati
and Technology, Jose Abad Santos High 24. Bundok sa Bataan
School and its newest addition in the 3rd dis-
26. Dampa
trict, the Justice Jose Abad Santos-Mother
PAHALANG 25. Karatula 27. Bibig ng ibon
and Child Hospital. Previous puzzle solution
Leonisa de la Llana, Meralco’s head for 26. Kandaduhan 28. Sampa
Customer Retail Services described Mayor 1. Sapi 30. Palayaw 29. Gusto
Lim and Lopez as her idol for leadership for 5. Tala ng lalaki 31. Hulog pag inulit
they are leaders among institution builders. 11. Binabatikos 31. Tumatangis 33. Simbolo ng sodium
Mayor Lim said Meralco does not only pro- 13. Ganda ng 32. Tinutuligsa
vide electricity but adds brightness to the panahon 34. Ipakli
people's lives as he thanked the company 14. Alberto Romulo 35. Sigla
for contributing to the progress of the city. 15. Lalaban
“What you (Meralco) give to the public is 16. Libang
necessity and not a luxury,” Lim added. 17. Alak PABABA
Mayor Lim said that it would be very hard 18. Galaw
for students to study their lessons if there is 19. Likido 1. Tagubilin
no electricity. 22. Biyenes 2. Panghalip
“Just last summer when we had the hot- 23. Panghalip paari paari
test summer, many people would have died 24. Palayaw 3. Yamot
if the air-conditioning of the houses do not SAGOT SA NAKARAAN
ng lalaki 4. Lansagin
have electricity,” Lim said.

Caloocan fully backs up P-Noy

IN order to raise makakamtam ni Echiverri said that Caloocan would be
the quality of life Pangulong Aquino the local government “up to the challenge”
among Filipinos, ang kanyang mga of Caloocan would in backing the new
Caloocan City Mayor magagandang do everything it can administration since
Enrico “Recom” layunin sa ating bansa to help the adminis- President Aquino
Echiverri enjoined kung tayong lahat ay tration of President won via a huge mar-
local official and his tutulong sa kanyang Aquino achieve its gin against fellow
constituents to throw mga hangarin,” goal. presidential candi-
their full support be- Echiverri said. Echiverri ex- dates as shown in the
hind the administra- As a sign of his pressed confidence city-level canvassing
tion of the country’s unwavering support, that the people of of votes.
15 th president,
Benigno “Noynoy”
Aquino III.
Echiverri said it is
high-time for all Fili-
pinos to unite so that
CHAIRMAN NG MERALCO TINANGHAL the progress that ev-
eryone has so longed
BILANG OUTSTANDING MANILEÑO for would finally be
PINARANGALAN si Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Chairman Manuel M. Lopez achieved under the
ng Outstanding Manilan Award para sa kanyang matagumpay na pag-transform sa leadership of the cur-
core business ng Meralco para maging isang world-class at globally competitive na rent administration.
kumpanya. Kinilala siya sa kanyang makabuluhang halimbawa ng pagpapatupad More than ever,
ng corporate social responsibility. Ang Outstanding Manilan na parangal ay President Aquino
iginagawad sa mga indibiduwal na nagkaroon ng mahalagang kontribusyon sa needs to gain the help
kapakanan at pagsulong ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Ipinapakita sa larawan si Manila and support of his
Mayor Alfredo S. Lim habang iniaabot ang parangal kay Mr. Lopez sa isang award- countrymen as well
ing ceremonies sa Maynila Ballroom ng Manila Hotel noong ika-24 ng Hunyo. as local officials to
Kasama sa iba pang nakatanggap ng nasabing parangal ay sina President Benigno allow him to deliver Sa pakikipagtulungan ni Barangay Bureau Director Roland Lim kina Hotel Sogo
on the programs that Sector Head Johnny Co, Hotel Sogo Training Academy official Rolen Dimalanta,
C. Aquino III, Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, Justice Edilberto G. Sandoval, Justice he has promised to
Antonio T. Carpio, Dr. Lydia B. Echauz, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, Bro. Armin A. Luistro, Rev. Hotel Manager–Cartimar Recto Tirso, Hotel Manager-Malate Ronny Abug at
the people, according Hotel Manager-Avenida July Gadiano, matagumpay na naisagawa noong Hunyo
Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P.; Rodolfo “Dolphy” V. Quizon at Enrique K. Razon, Jr. to the local chief ex-
Ang parangal ay patunay sa dedikasyon ng Meralco, kabilang ang mga lider at 11, 2010 ang pamamahagi ng 1,000 packs ng school supplies sa Wagas bas-
ecutive. ketball court Delpan, Tondo.
empleyado nito, na ibilang ang malasakit sa bawat aspeto ng operasyon nito. “Mas madaling
Monday, July 5, 2010 7
Arroyo faces difficulty in pushing for Concon Some ‘midnight appointees’
PAMPANGA 2nd district comprising the 2/3 members Tanada said in the event
Rep. Gloria Macapagal- of the Congress is a difficult Congress decides to discuss deserve second chance – Angara
Arroyo’s move to push the task to attain. Rep. Arroyo’s Con-Con, the
Constitutional Convention Tanada also said the Con- matter will most likely be SEN. Edgardo Angara yesterday said that some midnight
(Con-Con) in Congress will gress has yet to get 191 attend- scheduled by September or appointees of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo de-
be difficult as she needs to get ees for a single session in the October this year. served to be given a second chance to remain in their posts.
191 votes comprising the 2/ past. He said LP has to discuss Angara issued the statement following the instruction of Presi-
3 of the members of the Con- After the Constitutional the matter before coming out dent Benigno Aquino III to review all midnight appointments
gress, Liberal Party official Assembly (Con-As) went into with its stand on Rep. including that of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona.
said on Sunday. the “freezer,” former Presi- Arroyo’s resolution. “There are appointments which are meritorious and there
Speaking at the Balitaan sa dent and now lawmaker Ar- Tanada added he still be- are purely political. But we have to separate the two. We cannot
Tinapayan held in Sampaloc, royo had sought for Con-Con lieves that the present lead- push for democracy when there are no people to man the bu-
Manila, Quezon Rep. Erin to convince the members of ership can still remedy and reaucracy,” Angara explained.
Tanada, LP spokesman, said the Congress to vote for the implement the policies with- Angara said he hopes that Aquino will form a “quick acting
there is little chance that the introduction of amendments out the need to change the review panel” to be composed of Executive Secretary Paquito
resolution will be voted upon or revisions to the present Con- present Constitution. Ochoa and some Civil Service officials to review all midnight
for adoption since 191 votes stitution. Angelie Escandor
appointments.
“Ang ‘kasalanan’ lang nila ay iyong timing nang pag-ap-
Baby girl dies NGCP assures Luzon point sa kanila na within the last two minutes, parang sa bas-
of continuous power supply ketball. Pero kailangan suriin din naman ang qualifications nila
after drinking THE National Grid Cor- highway, reckons it is best and how vital the agency they have been appointed to...,” Angara
silver cleaner poration of the Philippines
(NGCP) yesterday assured
to implement upgrade ac-
tivities of the T01 sometime
added. Andres Garcia
A year-old girl died after
drinking a silver cleaner which
the power customers of
Luzon that there would be
in July until August 4 – a
period with typically low CPP wants Aquino to honor
she has mistaken for water in
Paco, Manila yesterday morn-
no brownouts, especially in
Metro Manila, as it would
system demand.
According to the NGCP, previous agreement
ing. upgrade the San Jose sub- temporary shutdown and
station in Bulacan by re- replacement of T01 will AS the Communist Party of the man Rights and International
SPO3 Paul Dennis Javier, of Philippines (CPP) welcomed the Humanitarian Law
Manila Police District- homi- placing its 600-megavolt reduce the transfer capac-
ampere transformer. ity of the substation from newly-installed Aquino (CARHRIHL).
cide section, said the victim’s administration’s peace propos- The group said presidential
parents Crisanto and Miriam The NGCP which is 1,960 MVA to 1,540 MVA.
being headed by Henry Sy, “However, power cus- als, they reminded the govern- peace adviser Teresita Quintos-
Mabingnay had declined for the Jr., son of the chairman of tomers can still expect con- ment to commit itself to all pre- Deles had committed government
police to conduct probe on the the SM chain of malls, tinuous service and no out- vious agreements reached by both to work for a "negotiated settle-
girl’s death. Henry Sy, will upgrade the ages during the said period sides in the last 20 years. ment" of the armed conflict and
They both claimed that their San Jose substation by re- with the full dispatch of The CPP said before they sent messages to the National
child accidentally drank silver placing the 600-MVA Malaya and Limay plants
would agree to resume peace ne- Democratic Front of the Philip-
cleaner which had been mixed transformer T01 with a already committed by its
new 750-MVA transformer. operators Korea Electric gotiations, the new government pines (NDFP) seeking the resump-
to a glass of water inside their
The company, which Power Corp. and San needs to commit itself to all pre- tion of peace negotiations.
house at PNR Compound in
operates the country's Miguel Corp.,” National vious talks including The Hague Deles said her team is currently
Paco. Angelie Escandor
power transmission super- Grid said. Joint Declaration of 1992 which forming two new panels com-
set the guiding principles, frame- posed of five members to talk with
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8 Monday, July 5, 2010
Arellano U vies for lead vs St. Benilde
ARELLANO U guns for a
share of the lead with title
favorites San Sebastian and
San Beda as it takes on St.
Benilde today in the 86th
NCAA basketball tournament
at The Arena in San Juan City.
Out to surprise a solid
fifth place finish last season,
the Chiefs overpowered the
Emilio Aguinaldo Generals,
82-72, last week for a share
of third place with the
Mapua Cardinals with a vic-
9 Pinoy cue bets advance in Doha World Pool event
NINE Filipinos managed
to hurdle their respective
knockout stages as they
trounced their rivals in the
2010 World Pool Champion-
ships at the Qatar Billiards
and Snooker Federation Hall
in Doha City.
But the win of the nine Fili-
pinos cue players was in con-
trast with the elimination of
the country's three best hope-
fuls—Efren “Bata” Reyes,
Dennis “Robocop” Orcullo
and Lee Vann “The Slayer”
tory a piece.
A win over the Blazers,
who will finally get to debut
this season, in their 2 p.m.
encounter would grab the
Legarda-based dribblers a
piece of the lead alongside the
Stags and the Lions, who are
both unscathed in two starts.
Adrian Celada paced
Arellano with a game-high 22
points but coach Leo Isaac,
back in the bench after a one-
year hiatus, thinks defense
Corteza.
The three veterans bowed
out of contention Saturday in
the ongoing world pool
event.
The 55-year-old Spanish
Open ruler, Reyes, was beaten
by Johnny “The Scorpion”
Archer of the United States,
10-11, while the 2010 World
Pool Masters champion,
Orcullo, yielded to Bruno
Muratore of Italy, 8-11.
The 2010 US Open 10-ball
kingpin, Corteza, lost to Tony
will spell the difference anew.
“The only way for us to
compete in this league is by
playing tough defense,” said
Isaac, who skipped last year
to coach with Barako Bull in
the pros, in Filipino.
Letran and Jose Rizal, two
teams expected to seriously
contend this season, for their
part, try to bounce back from
their opening day losses as
the two shoot for a first win
in the other game at 4 p.m.
“Tornado” Drago of Malta, 7-
11, in the round-of-64 of this
World Pool-Billiards Associa-
tion (WPA)-sanctioned tour-
nament which dangles a prize
purse of $36,000 to the cham-
pion with a total pot prize of
$250,000.
Joven Alba, a Middle
East Pool instructor, earlier
lost to Shane Van Boening
of the United States, 7-11.
Antonio Gabica bowed to
Craig Osbome of Great Brit-
ain, 4-11.
3 San Miguel teams pasok
na sa PBA quarterfinals
NASA quarterfinals na naman
ang tatlong teams ng San Miguel
Corporation.
At kapag ang tatlong teams na
‘yan ay nasa eksena, patok na
patok na naman sa takilya ang
PBA.
Lalo na kapag Ginebra ang
nakarating sa finals.
***
Ang laban ni Manny Pacquiao kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. ang
kanyang dapat na huling laban.
Manalo man o matalo. This is it!
***
Maraming players ang naghahanda para sa darating na PBA
drafting.
Magiging star-studded ang casting ng rookies ngayon.
Mahihirapan ang mga PBA teams na pumili sa listahan.
***
Nasa coaching staff ng EAC basketball team sa NCAA si Gerry
Esplana.
Nanalong konsehal si Esplana sa Valenzuela.
***
Kumpirmado na ‘yan--hindi na muna head coach ng SMB si
Ato Agustin. Stay na muna siya sa SSC Stags sa NCAA.
Pagkatapos ng NCAA, tiyak, aakyat na ‘yan sa PBA.
Masuwerteng coach din itong si Ato.
Kabago-bago pa lang niya at hayan, papunta na rin siya sa
PBA.