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November 15, 2011
GMA network statement on the USTv students' choice awards kick-off incident

 

Anne Curtis tweeted that she was not allowed by a GMA staff to go onstage in last night's USTv Students' Choice Awards kick-off.

Here is GMA's side of the story:

Anne Curtis tweeted that she was not allowed by a GMA staff to go onstage in last night's USTv Students' Choice Awards kick-off.

Here is GMA's side of the story:

1. Prior to the event, network representatives had been briefed by the organizers/UST about the sequence of the programme. This was to be the  basis for arranging our artists' schedules and determining their call time   for the event.

August 29, 2011
Blue Eagles rout Green Archers, 79-72

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

Four players of the fully energized Ateneo team registered double-digit scores - Nico Salva (19 points), Kiefer Ravena (13), Emman Monfort (13) and Tonino Gonzaga (12).

August 15, 2011
Adamson snatches a win over La Salle on a buzzer beater

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 15, 2011) - Adamson squandered a 22-point lead early on needed a buzzer-beating jumpshot from designated gunner Alex Nuyles to win over La Salle, 68-66, with 0.8 seconds left in the game clock.

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 15, 2011) - Adamson squandered a 22-point lead early on needed a buzzer-beating jumpshot from designated gunner Alex Nuyles to win over La Salle, 68-66, with 0.8 seconds left in the game clock.

It was a close escape for the Falcons as they got their sixth win in eight outings in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The 6-2 Nuyles eluded La Salle’s Oda Tampus with a spin move then unleashed a jump shot that found nothing but net with 0.8 second left.

July 31, 2011
Ateneo Blue Eagles win over UP Maroons

MANILA, Philippines (July 31, 2011) - The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles remain unbeaten in UAAP Season 74 men's basketball as it predictably outplayed Universiy of the Philippines Fighting Maroons at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday afternoon.

MANILA, Philippines (July 31, 2011) - The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles remain unbeaten in UAAP Season 74 men's basketball as it predictably outplayed Universiy of the Philippines Fighting Maroons at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday afternoon.

It was a rout as the Eagles, banking on its vaunted defense and perimeter shooting, cruised to an easy 77-57 victory over the Maroons to maintain solo lead.

June 8, 2011
Back to school, Azkalitos, and DLP

June 6 marked the opening of school year 2011 to 2012. Once again, we focus our attention on education. We hear the same litany of decades-old issues: lack of classrooms, substandard quality of instruction, lack of teachers, low salaries, increased tuition fees and miscellaneous charges, etc.

June 6 marked the opening of school year 2011 to 2012. Once again, we focus our attention on education. We hear the same litany of decades-old issues: lack of classrooms, substandard quality of instruction, lack of teachers, low salaries, increased tuition fees and miscellaneous charges, etc.

But the most basic issue, especially among our economically challenged sector, is getting into school. And here allow me to share yet another football story.

May 17, 2011
“Tambay” Capital to Football Country: Producing the Next Azkals

Forgive my bias, but if there’s one proven thing that can open educational and job opportunities for our not-so-privileged brothers and sisters, it is football.

Discussions now on whether to divide Camarines Sur Province into two remind us of continuing massive grinding poverty here and in the entire Bikol region. Once again, we are confronted with the sad fact that Bikol remains the “tambay” capital of the Philippines, that is, most people have no work or can’t get any jobs for lack of education or training. And 4 out of 10 live below the poverty threshold.