Get your Game on with Krista Kleiner

Gadgets Magazine's Game Theme managed to strucked an IT fella like me, of course, check out the coverstory of Actress/Singer/Bb. Pilipinas International 2010 Krista Kleiner getting her game on. :)

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Bianca Gonzales: Esquire Topless Cover

Getting the raves is Esquire's April Cover, PBB Host Bianca Gonzalez.

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Interaksyon.com: UST bags 14th UAAP overall crown

Once again, University of the Santo Tomas is on top of the UAAP mountain.

The Growling Tigers bagged their 14th straight and 39th overall general championship in UAAP Season 74 which will formally end on Saturday.

Santo Tomas will claim its trophy during the league’s closing ceremony on Saturday, 1 p.m. at Philippine International Convention Center Forum 1 and 2.

Each title is awarded 15 points in the tally, 12 for the second placer, 10 to the third placer, eight to the fourth placer, six to the fifth placer, four to the sixth placer, two to the seventh placer and one point to the eighth placer.

UST claimed titles in eight sports, along with seven second-place and three third-place finishes to take 298 points.

The Tigers had a 20-point lead over La Salle, which had 278 points after winning four titles, seven second placings and seven third-place finishes.

Far Eastern University took third place with 229 points after taking part in all but eight of the 28 events. The Tamaraws won seven titles and could have been a contender for the general title had they participated in all events.

University of the Philippines claimed fourth spot with 219 points while Ateneo, the season host, was fifth with 207 points.

University of the East was sixth with 140 points followed by Adamson with 105 and National University with 81.

UST swept the men’s and women’s judo and claimed the men’s fencing and table tennis and the women’s beach volleyball, football and tennis crowns.

La Salle ruled in men’s swimming and tennis, and in the women’s volleyball and chess tournaments.

FEU grabbed the athletics crowns and the men’s beach volleyball, volleyball and chess and the women’s basketball and taekwondo diadems.

State U took the top spot in men’s football and women’s swimming and table tennis while Ateneo captured the men’s basketball and men’s badminton crown.

UE also had two titles in women’s badminton and fencing.

Adamson and NU ruled the diamond with the Falcons triumphing in softball and the Bulldogs annexing baseball, the school’s first UAAP title since the men’s chess team bagged the gold in 1986.

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BPI My ePrepaid Mastercard: How To Use Online and in Stores

OnlineUse it just like how you use a credit card for online purchases:

1. Select MasterCard Credit Card as mode of payment
2. Input the following card details:
   1. 16-digit My ePrepaid Card number
   2. CVC 2/ Card Verification Code 2 (the last 3 digits found at the signature panel of your card)
   3. Card Validity period
3. Confirm the transaction.
   

PayPal
When linking your My ePrepaid MasterCard to PayPal, please make sure your card has at least Php 150 load. PayPal charges $1 to link your card to your PayPal account, and Php 100 when you verify your card. After successfully verifying your card, PayPal will return the Php 100 to your PayPal account in the form of PayPal credits.

How to link My ePrepaid to PayPal:

1. Sign-up/ Log-in to your PayPal account.
2. Click Profile
3. Select Add/Edit Credit Card
4. Select MasterCard as card type
5. Enter your My ePrepaid MasterCard details
6. Click Add Card
7. Your My ePrepaid Card is now viewable in your PayPal Profile. To finalize linking of your card to Paypal, click Confirm My Card to allow PayPal to send a 4-digit verification code you need
8. To retrieve your 4-digit PayPal verification code, please view your Last five (5) card transaction history via BPI Express Online (Card must be enrolled and viewable in your BPI Express Online account's My Portfolio Page) or by sending your request with your 16-digit My ePrepaid Card Number via email to myeprepaid@bpi.com.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
   

In Stores
Use your card to conveniently shop in MasterCard affiliated establishments here and abroad:

1. Present your My ePrepaid Card to the cashier.
2. Sign the sales slip.

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Golden Screen Awards Winners

Golden Screen Awards by Enpress was held at Teatrino Greenhills. Enpress is the counterpart of PMPC lead by Jun Nardo. Here are the list of winners:

Here is the complete list of winners of the 9th Golden Screen Awards:

Best Motion Picture-Drama
Niño (Cinemalaya/Handurawan Films)

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Jean Garcia (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me) and Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Remington)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Angeli Sanoy (Patikul)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Art Acuña (Niño)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)

Best Director
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Visual/Special Effects
Frano Garcia, Rico Tecson, Rico Fernandez, JeromeMarco, Alexis Leobrera (Pintakasi)

Best Musical Score
Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Original Song
“Sa Muling Pagtatagpo” from the movie Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me; music, lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Daryl Leong

Best Production Design
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Best Editing
Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Cinematographer
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma (The Road)

Best Story
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)

Best Original Screenplay
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Screenplay Adaptation
Gerry Gracio (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award
Nora Aunor

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Recycled Gowns Latest Edition

Orange Gown worn by Margaret Wilson (Bb. Pilipinas World 2007) and Czarina Gatbonton (Bb. Pilipinas World 2010)

Jennifer Barrientos (Miss Universe Philippines 2008) and Nikette Henson (Bb. Pilipinas 2010 2nd Runner Up)

Queenierich Rehman (Candidate #13 - Bb. Pilipinas 2011) and Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines 2011) at the Grand Santacruzan.

Pamela Bianca Manalo during Press Presentation of Bb. Pilipinas 2010, also worn by successor Czarina Gatbonton in 2010.

Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines 2011) and Czarina Gatbonton during the Miss World 2010 competition

Carla Gay Balingit and Marie-Ann Umali in a green dress.

Marie-Ann Umali and Venus Raj in a pink dress

All this Missosology stuff... anti-stressing? :)

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Highlights from the Binibining Pilipinas Parade of Beauties

Miata Cars Waiting for the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 lovely ladies

Parade about to Begin



Candidate # 1 - 6

Candidate # 7-12

Candidate # 13-18

Candidate # 19 - 24



Candidate # 25 - 30

The reigning Binibinis: Dianne Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International), Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines) and Isabella Manjon (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism)

Parade of Beauties was held today, March 25, 2012, Photos courtesy of Binibining Pilipinas Official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/realbbpilipinas

Watch the coronation night on April 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to be aired on ABS-CBN.

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Tin Patrimonio latest PBB evictee

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Tin Patrimonio is the latest evictee of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Unlimited.
On Saturday night, Tin, daughter of Philippine Basketball Association legend Alvin Patrimonio, bid goodbye to the hit reality show after receiving the lowest percentage of votes, 11.5%.
"Galingan niyo, mami-miss ko kayo," Tin told the 5 remaining housemates.
Asked what the best thing she learned inside the PBB house, Tin said: "Never give up and believe in yourself kasi ang daming task na sa tingin namin di kaya pero kaya pala."
Those still in the PBB House are Slater Young, Divine Smith, Pamu Pamorada, Joseph Biggel, and Paco Evangelista.
PBB Unlimited will reveal the name of its grand winner next Saturday, March 30, at Quirino Grandstand.

Repost: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/24/12/patrimonio-evicted-pbb-unli

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Mick Pennisi's epic flop

You now know what Mick would do after his PBA career - acting. If you do not recall what  I was trying to say, watch this! :)

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Colegiala admirer of Prosecution Congressman Rep. Miro Quimbo

The neophyte congressman of Marikina and member of the prosecution panel Rep. Miro Quimbo had an unlikely visitor during the impeachment trial.

Maria Cordelia “Aya” Bacay, a self-confessed admirer of Quimbo, dropped by the Senate Thursday afternoon to give him a wine bottle filled with paper stars.

The colegiala introduced herself as a 3rd Year Broadcast Student from UE Manila

when asked what he liked with Cong. Quimbo, she answered "his body".

- SOURCE: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/252407/news/nation/colegiala-admirer-of-rep-quimbo-drops-by-corona-trial?ref=latest

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Fisher signs at OKC

After winning five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher chose the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder as the team where he wants to go for No. 6.

Fisher signed with the Thunder for the remainder of the season on Wednesday, not quite a week after he was traded to Houston by the Lakers and subsequently bought out of his contract instead of playing with the Rockets.

Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/03/21/thunder-fisher/index.html

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Petron Fan? Click and Answer.

As a writer, I am still a fan, dismayed of what has happened to Petron this conference. They are bowing out of the eliminations by losing to Barako 94-80 a while ago...

What should Petron do?
1) Change Ato Agustin (if so, think of a replacement)
2) Trade players
3) Get a prolific import come Governors Cup
4) Get healthy...
5) Others... (please cite here)

I'm still a Petron fan anyway, just disappointed, How about you?

Please share your post here.

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2012 PBA All Star Weekend in Laoag

TOP rookie pick JV Casio and Petron star big man Arwind Santos show the way in the voting for starters in this year’s Rookies/Sophomores/Juniors-Veterans game of the PBA All-Star Weekend in Laoag City.
Casio, the hot-shooting playmaker of Powerade, had the most number of votes so far among the RSJ with 30,544 to pace four other guards, which also included no. 2 overall pick Paul Lee of Rain or Shine (29,763) and B-Meg’s Mark Barroca (20,067).

Santos on the other hand, received 28,821 votes from the fans to pace the Veterans big men, way ahead of B-Meg’s Marc Pingris (22,771) and Kerby Raymundo of Ginebra (17,621).

Fans still have one week to vote to determine the three frontliners and two guards that will start for both teams in the May 10-13 mid-season classic.

Last day of voting is on March 28.

Powerade coach Bo Perasol will call the shots for RSJ, while Chot Reyes handles the Veterans. The two coaches earned the right to handle the two squads for steering the Tigers and Tropang Texters to the Finals of the Philippine Cup.
Petron’s Chris Lutz, the no. 3 pick behind Casio and Lee, leads the RSJ center/forwards in voting with 29,018, followed by Marcio Lassiter of Powerade (27,347), Japeth Aguilar of Talk `N Text (23,418), and Ginebra’s Dylan Ababou (23,021).

All four incidentally, are former teammates with the Smart Gilas-Pilipinas team.

Meanwhile, consistent fan favorite James Yap of B-Meg and Mark Caguioa of Ginebra are on top among veteran guards. Yap accumulated 23,430 votes, while Caguioa is next with 18, 635. Running third behind the team is Powerade gunner Gary David (14,293).

Others getting the fans nod are Alaska forward Marnel Baracael (14,752) and guards Rob Labagala (9,479) and John Wilson (9,002).

For the Veterans, in contention for a starting job are forwards JC Intal of Ginebra (17, 614) and Petron’s Dondon Hontiveros (15,753), along with playmakers Jayjay Helterbrand of Ginebra (13,287), and reigning league MVP Jimmy Alapag of Talk `N Text (12,728).

Coaches of the league's eight other teams will fill the seven vacant spots of the two teams while Reyes and Perasol are confined to picking the seven other players for their respective rosters.

-- PBA Media Bureau

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Latest PBA trade: Lanete to Petron, Agustin to Barako Bull

The names that were involved in today's trade may not be as big as Marcio Lassiter but it proved to be a shocker to PBA fans, especially for the Petron Blaze Boosters and the Barako Bull Energy camp. It involved an exchange of players with Chico Lanete going to the Petron camp while Marc Agustin going to Barako Bull Energy

First let me give you a rundown of what Petron and Barako would get:

PETRON BLAZE: Chico Lanete

Chico Lanete is a point guard from Ormoc City, Philippines. He was an undrafted signee of then the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in 2007 and throughout his career has jumped teams: Giants, Ginebra Kings, Whoopers, Powerade Tigers, Meralco Bolts and Barako Bull Energy. He gives offense and defense for each team that he plays to.

Chico reunites with his Harbour Centre teammates, Joseph Yeo and Rob Reyes.

BARAKO BULL: Marc Agustin

Marc Agustin plays small-forward/power forward from San Fernando, Pampanga, He probably had the greatest pressure having to play for his father, Petron Blaze Boosters Coach Ato Agustin and get compared to a dad who was a 1992 PBA MVP. Considered by majority of fans as "lucky" for having playing time in an all-star calibre team like the Blaze Boosters, Marc would now have the chance to prove that he is Marc Agustin and he can make a name for himself as a defensive and maybe, an offensive guy.

WINNER or LOSER?
I would like to say no one lost in this trade. Marc's game can progress with Barako, He's young and definitely can be trade by Coach Junel Baculi. Chico's presence for the Blaze Boosters is not to add for another "security agency" - factory of the guards as they say, Chico has a good offense-defense game which could help the likes of Alex Cabagnot and Dennis Miranda.

FANS REACT:
Different reactions came upon the approval of this trade: Many PBB fans wished Marc goodluck through Twitter, while the FB fanpage of Barako Bull Energy were asking their fans if they got what Chico was worth, even ended up calling SMC as "BUWAYA".

I just hope for both this players to improve with their new teams. Basketball is BUSINESS and Basketball is not PERMANENT, even if the Head Coach is your father. Looking forward to see the improvement of Lanete's and Agustin's game.

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Bb. Pilipinas Hopefuls The Second Time Around

Rose Ann Aguilar
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 5

Bb. Pilipinas 2010 semifinalist with the hopes of being able to get a crown this year. (Pretty bet) :)

Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 7

Bb. Pilipinas 2010 candidate, eventually bowing out that year to Krista Kleiner (BBP International), Czarina Gatbonton (BBP World) and Venus Raj (Miss Philippines Universe). She is probably a frontrunner this year, others see her as the next Miss Universe Philippines.

Nicole Schmitz
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 8

A Top 13 finalist during the Bb. Pilipinas 2007 contest (She was then 18 years old), the 23-year old Fil-Aussie beauty is back to prove that she's a beauty queen material.

Mary Jean Lastimosa
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 9

2nd Runner Up of last year's Binibining Pilipinas, MJ (along with Janine Tugonon) went out this year to prove their chances once more. MJ is one pageant frontrunner who could contend for the title come April 15.

Janine Mari Tugonon
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 18

1st Runner Up of last year's Binibining Pilipinas, still one of the frontrunners, simple beauty but may be elegant to the international scene.

Roxanne Tadique
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 20

A Binibining Pilipinas 2008 candidate where she was Manila Bulletin's Readers Choice, the 25 year old beauty wants to try her luck once more in Binibining Pilipinas 2012.










 

headshots from http://www.binibiningpilipinas.com

Would the following second-timers bring home the crown and succeed Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines), Dianne Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Isabella Manjon (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism)? Find out on April 15.

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Pageant Crossovers on to Miss Philippines Earth 2012

KATHLEEN SUBIJANO
MISS MUNTINLUPA CITY
- Competed on the recent edition of Bb. Pilipinas (2011)

Kathleen is the younger sister of Bb. Pilipinas World 1994 Cara Subijano. She placed among the 15 Finalists of Binibining Pilipinas 2011 but didn't make it to the Top 5. (Pageant was won by Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines), Dianne Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Isabella Manjon (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism)

SAMANTHA NERVILLE PURVOR
MISS SAN JUAN CITY
- Competed in Bb. Pilipinas 2011 and Miss World Philippines.

Samantha Purvor captured me when she was a candidate for Binibining Pilipinas 2011. She didn't make it to the finals but she won the Miss Friendship award of the said competition. After Binibini, she also competed at the maiden edition of Miss World Philippines where she was a finalist (pageant was won by eventual Miss World 1st Princess, Gwendoline Ruais). She also won the Miss Manny O award that time.

GLENNIFER PERIDO
MISS TABUK

- Competed in Binibing Pilipinas 2011 and Miss Tourism Queen of The Year 2011

Glennifer Perido was unplaced during the Binibining Pilipinas 2011, after competing, She was sent to the Miss Tourism Queen of The Year 2011 pageant.



Would these three pageant crossovers follow the Miss Philippines Earth Court composed of Athena Mae Imperial (Miss Philippines Earth/Miss Earth Water), Jonavi Raisa Quiray (Miss Philippines Air), Michelle Gavagan (Miss Philippines Fire), Murielle Adrienne Orais (Miss Philippines Water) and Mary Denisse Toribio (Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism), Find out on the coronation night on May 27, 2012.






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The 62nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is now open

Now on its 62^nd year of encouraging excellence in literary writing, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards) is currently accepting entries for this year’s contest. Deadline for submission is at 12:00 m.n. of 30 April 2012.
The Palanca Awards, the country’s most prestigious and longest-running literary competition, welcomes submissions under the following regular categories:
English Division – Short Story, Short Story for Children, Essay, Poetry, Poetry for Children, One-act Play, and Full-length Play; Filipino Division – Maikling Kuwento, Maikling Kuwentong Pambata, Sanaysay, Tula, Tulang Pambata, Dulang May Isang Yugto, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, and Dulang Pampelikula; Regional Languages Division – Short Story-Cebuano, Short Story-Hiligaynon and Short Story-Iluko.
Each contestant may submit only one entry per category.
The Palanca Awards saw a significant boost in the participation of young writers over the years. To further encourage the youth to hone their literary talents, writers below 18 years old may submit essays under the Kabataan Division. This year's theme for the Kabataan Essay is “In the advent of e-books, do I still consider printed books to be an important part of education?” The theme for the Kabataan Sanaysay is “Sa paglaganap ng e-books, maituturing ko pa bang mahalagang bahagi ng edukasyon ang mga nakalimbag na aklat?”
The literary contest is open to all Filipino (or former Filipino) citizens, except current officers and employees of its organizing body, the Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. Contest rules and official entry forms are available at the Foundation's office at 6^th Floor, One World Square Building, No.10 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City and at the Palanca Awards official website, www.palancaawards.com.ph.
Entries with complete requirements may be submitted at the Foundation’s office or through the official website.
Winners will be announced on 1 September 2012.
Established in 1950 in honor of Don Carlos Palanca Sr., the Palanca Awards aims to help develop Philippine literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works, to serve as a treasury of Philippine literary gems and assist in its dissemination to the public, particularly the students.
To date, the Palanca Awards has a collection of 2,052 winning works. Of these, 898 are in English, 1,020 in Filipino and 134 in Regional Languages. The collection includes 527 short stories, 366 collections of poetry, 208 essays, 344 one-act plays, 182 full-length plays, 60 teleplays, 54 screenplays, 148 stories for children, 34 futuristic fiction stories, 77 Kabataan essays, 36 novels, and 16 collections of poetry for children.
For further information, please email the administrator at cpawards@palancaawards.com.ph or call telephone number 856-0808 loc. 33.

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Four winners for Binibining Pilipinas 2012

The 30 contestants of Binibining Pilipinas 2012 have been busy with a packed schedule of official activities, since the start of the annual pageant which kicked off last February. Public appearances, fashion shows and even a talent showcase are only part of the road to the biggest beauty event in the Philippines.

The grand finale, to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 15th, will witness the victory of four winners:

-Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (to Miss Universe 2012 in December)
-Bb. Pilipinas-International (to Miss International 2012 in Chengdu, China, in November)
-Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism (to Tourism Queen International 2012 in China, in October)
-Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational (to Miss Supranational 2012 in Poland, in September)

(www.globalbeauties.com)

Last year's representative was Lourenz Grace Remetillo, the first Miss Philippines Supranational.

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Recycled Gowns?

A Glamorous Shot of the reigning Binibinis with some internet rumors...

Is Shamcey's gown recycled --> as this was thought to be MJ Lastimosa's gown during the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas pageant..

credit from Bruce Casanova and normannorman.com

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The DG Cafe Soon?

Photo: Interaksyon

Do not be surprised if you hear former CIBAC partylist member turned Tesda Director General Joel Villanueva being tagged as "barista", Nope, he didn't abandon the Aquino Cabinet nor Tesda, but because of his firm belief in TESDA's work erasing the stigma on vocational education, the DG tok a three-month training in food and beverage services.

The Director General now has an NCIII certification and can now make one's favorite espresso our an elegant wine serving.

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PBA Commissioner's Cup Format

Not sure of the Commissioner's Cup format?  CONDUCT AND RESOLUTION OF TIES

I CONDUCT

 A. ELIMINATION ROUND

The TEN (10) participating teams will play in a single round elimination. Each team will therefore
play nine (9) games.

The top two (2) teams at the end of the elimination round will advance to the Semifinals outright.
The 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th placed teams will advance to the Quarterfinals.  The 7th to 10th placed
teams shall be eliminated. 

 B. QUARTERFINALS - FOUR (4) TEAMS:  Best-of-Three

The quarterfinal pairings are as follows: 

  QF1: Team 3 vs. Team 6
  QF2: Team 4 vs. Team 5 

Winners will advance to the semifinals.

 C. SEMIFINALS - FOUR (4) TEAMS: Best-of-Five

Making up the semifinals cast are the top two (2) teams at the end of the elimination round and the
two (2) winners in the quarterfinals.  The semifinal pairings are as follows:


  SF1: Team 1 vs.QF2 Winner
  SF2: Team 2 vs.QF1 Winner 
 
  Winners will advance to the Finals.

 D. FINALS - Best-of-Seven

The winners of the two (2) Best-of-Five Semifinal Series will play a Best-of-Seven Series to
determine the champion and first runner-up teams.

II RESOLUTION OF TIES

A. ELIMINATIONS – only the 2nd and 6th positions will be broken via play-off and there will only
be a single playoff for one position. All other rankings will be resolved via the PBA quotient. 
  
USING PBA QUOTIENT - ONLY THE SCORES  OF  THE GAMES OF THE TEAMS INVOLVED IN TIE(S) SHALL BE
CONSIDERED   --   DIVIDE   THE  TOTAL POINTS    SCORED    IN  FAVOR  BY  THE TOTAL  POINTS  SCORED
AGAINST.

If teams are still tied after using the PBA quotient, they shall go through the following order of
tie breakers until the tie(s) is(are) broken, which are as follows:

 i. Win-Loss record between the tied teams.
 ii. Via the quotient of all their games played in the Eliminations.
 iii. If still tied, toss of coin will determine placings.

1. In the event of a two (2) way tie for 2nd position, the two teams                                
              playoff: The winner takes 2nd position and advances to the Semifinals.

2. In the event of a three (3) way tie for 1st , 2nd and 3rd positions, the team with the superior
quotient automatically takes 1st spot. The two (2) teams with the inferior quotients playoff for the
2nd position. The winner takes 2nd position and advances to the Semifinals. The loser shall take 3rd
position and qualifies to the Quarterfinals.

3. In the event of a two (2) way tie for 6th position, the two teams playoff: The winner takes 6th
position and qualifies to the Quarterfinals.
 
4. In the event of a three (3) way tie for 5th, 6th and 7th positions, the team with the superior
quotient automatically takes 5th spot. The two (2) teams with the inferior quotients playoff for the
6th position. The winner takes 6th position and qualifies to the Quarterfinals. The loser shall be
eliminated.
 
5. Any other tie(s) that is(are) not specifically mentioned above shall be similarly  resolved  via
the PBA QUOTIENT and/or PLAYOFFS as the Commissioner may determine.

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Binay: Fair Corona trial for the benefit of PH

MANILA, Philippines – A fair and impartial trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona will be a “great boon” to the country, according to Vice President Jejomar Binay.

"A fair and impartial trial -- and only a fair and impartial trial -- of Chief Justice Corona, unclouded by suspicions or actual accusations of misconduct and improper dealing on the part of any participant in the proceedings, or on the part of those whose legitimate right and duty are simply to observe the proceedings without seeking to intervene in the outcome, would be a great boon to the nation," Binay said on Friday during the 34th Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Trial Lawyers Association,
Inc. (PTLA) at the Manila Hotel.

Binay, speaking in front of trial lawyers, said that more are expected from them than being mere spectators of the impeachment proceedings.

"We are to stand as neutral observers in every proceeding in which we are not participants, but we should be prepared to intervene whenever the balance of justice and fairness shifts in favor of power, and the rule of law and due process are threatened," he said.

The vice president also lauded PTLA’s stand on the inviolability of the Constitution in the ongoing trial, especially in relation to the protected rights under the Bill of Rights, as well as the separation of powers between the different co-equal branches of government.

Binay warned that "we cannot depart from due process and the rule of law without renouncing our Constitution."

He added that the impeachment process should not be used to bend the law "or asserting the false supremacy of one branch of government over another, or putting one branch in conflict with another."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/03/03/12/binay-fair-corona-trial-will-benefit-p

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