PBA Friday: Alex Cabagnot steers PBB to the 4th Semifinals Slot

Call him Mr. Clutch - playing his A-Game at the right time...

Alex Cabagnot's game winner on the 2nd game of PBA Friday broke the hearts of the Ube Republic (Air 21 Express), All game long, the game was close, both teams had the chance to lead going to the dying seconds of the ball game.

He scored a floater on the ninth-tenths of a second remaining on the shot clock, leaving Air 21 deciding for themselves their next move since they burned their time-outs. Though fans of PBB may see this win as a very ugly one, they would definitely take it going to the 2nd round.

The Defending Governor's Cup Champions, though record standing at 5-4 with a few more games remaining is sure of the semifinals where 6 teams would compete in a single round robin where the Top 2 would contend for the finals. PBB will not back down, definitely not Alex Cabagnot.

The scores:
Petron (98) – Washington 23, Lutz 18, Santos 16, Cabagnot 13, Basden 7, Lanete 7, Baclao 6, Yeo 4, Miranda 2, Pena 2, Hontiveros 0.

Air 21 (97) – Graham 40, Espiritu 16, Faundo 10, Ritualo 10, Sison 6, Escobal 5, Sena 2, Isip 2, Hubalde 2, Omolon 2, Arboleda 2, Menor 0.
Quarters: 20-22, 52-50, 79-75, 98-97

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Installing Applications from Tablet through your PC

Installing applications through your android tablet (e.g. Galaxy Tab) can be done through your tablet's 3G and wifi connection, however, chances are you may have stalled applications over the wifi or 3G connection, if you do not want to have that, you can install your tablet's applications through your PC by logging through the Google Play site: http://play.google.com with your gmail address sync through your tablet. You can install almost all applications you wish as long the Android version is compatible.

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Aces and Queens and Kagandahang Flores Share Big 4 Pageants Representatives

Amongst the big pageant eyes, Jonas Gaffud's Aces and Queens and Rodgil Flores' Kagandahang Flores camp had made it big for the past year. For this 2012, they share equally the winners that came from Big 4 pageants.

Aces and Queens bets taking the Miss Universe and Miss World Stage: Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines) and Queenierich Rehman (Miss World Philippines)

Following the success of Shamcey Supsup and Gwendoline Ruais (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up and Miss World 1st Princess) last year, Janine Tugonon and Queenierich Rehman have a big shoes to fill when they set foot on stage this year.



Kagandahang Flores Beauties: Stephany Stefanowitz (Miss Philippines - Earth), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International 2012)

Kagandahang Flores have 2 of their best bets in the competition: Nicole (Miss International delegate) and Stephany (Miss Earth delegate) are ripe for their respective contests.

Let us sport Aces and Queens and the Kagandahang Flores group in their competitions and may they be successful as the 2011 string of winners: (Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Gwendoline Ruais (Miss World 1st Princess) , Dianne Necio (Miss International Top 15 (Semifinalist))  and Athena Imperial (Miss Earth-Water)) 

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Miss World Philippines 2012 Winners

Queenierich Rehman is Miss World Philippines 2012

Miss World Philippines 2012 Court

Miss World Philippines 2012 Winner: Queenierich Rehman
1st Princess: Mary Ann Ross Misa
2nd Princess: Vanessa Claudine Amman
3rd Princess: April Love Jordan
4th Princess: Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss Talent - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City) and Marie Loraine De Guzman (Sta. Mesa, Manila) - Tie
Miss Friendship - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)
Best In Fashion Runway - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)
Miss Philippines Prudential - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss World Traveler - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss Laguna World - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)
Miss Manny O’ Wine - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Las Piñas City)
Miss OraCare - April Love Jordan
Miss MyPhone - Vanessa Claudine Amman
Smart's People's Choice - Vania Valiry Vispo
Miss Pantene - Queenierich Rehman
Best in Swim Wear (Miss Zenea Body Beautiful) - Queenierich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - April Love Jordan 

Notable Notes:
Gwendoline Ruais, the first ever Miss World Philippines gets to keep her crown as a new crown was given to Queenierich Rehman, that is a first I think. :)

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Pageants Revisited: 2012 Rundown of Winners and their Placements

Just like how News Bits Online did it last year: http://newsbitsfromevents.blogspot.com/2011/12/pageants-revisited-rundown-of-2011.html , we would dedicate an entire blog post to the 2012 Winners

2012 Bb. Pilipinas Queens

From (L-R) Annalie Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International), Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism) and Elaine Kay Moll (Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up)

Janine Mari R. Tugonon

Miss Universe Philippines

Delegate to Miss Universe 2012

Tugonon, 22 was the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up (won by Shamcey Supsup) and after a year, she won Miss Universe Philippines, while she has a fair share of haters and doubters, she would try her best to equal or exceed the expectations of her predecessors (Raj, 2010 and Supsup, 2011 both placed on the Top 5 of the Miss Universe pageant)

Nicole Schmitz

Bb. Pilipinas International

Representative to Miss International in Japan

Nicole Schmitz is probably one of pageant netizens favorite to win Miss International 2012, but this girl would not let pressures come across her to win the Philippines its 5th Miss International crown. 

Katrina Jane Dimaranan

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism

Delegate to Miss Tourism Queen International

Runners - up: Elaine Kay Moll (a successful crossover candidate who was in the 1st edition of Miss World Philippines (won by Gwendoline Ruais)) and Annalie Forbes, both entertaining that they would like to join again, but not next year.

This just in: Elaine Kay Moll, 1st Runner Up of Bb. Pilipinas 2012 is Miss Supranational Philippines bet for this year.

MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH

2012 Miss Philippines Earth court

From L-R Candice Ramos (MPE Eco-Tourism), Samantha Purvor (MPE Water), Stephany Stefanowitz (Miss Philippines Earth 2012), Glennifer Perido (MPE Air) and Thoreen Halvorsen (MPE Fire)

Stephany Stefanowitz

Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Delegate to Miss Earth 2012 in Indonesia by October

Honorable Mentions:

Glennifer Perido, Samantha Purvor and Kathleen Subijano, all who came from Bb. Pilipinas 2011 all placed in the Top 10 of the MPE 2012 competition. Perido was MPE Air, Purvor MPE Water and Subijano was a Runner-Up. Since 2009, all the other 4 titles are of co-equal in nature.

Queenierich Rehman

Miss World Philippines 2012

Top 15 Semifinalist, Miss World 2012

Honorable Mentions:

Aside from Rehman who was a product of Bb. Pilipinas 2011, 3 out of the 4 runners-up were products of previous pageants. Misa (MWP 2012 1st Princess) was a Bb. Pilipinas 2010 semifinalist, Jordan (MWP 2012 3rd Princess) was a Bb. Pilipinas 2009 semifinalist and Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (MWP 2012 4th Princess) was a Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Top 10 finalist (runner-up)

Grendel Alvarado

Appointed Delegate

Miss Asia Pacific World 2012

Result: Top 15, Winner of the Best in Evening Gown, Winner of the Best Model

Angelee Claudette Delos Reyes

Supermodel International Philippines 2012

Ayelee Marie Dasalla

Miss Humanity International Philippines 2012

After the successful stint of Czarina Gatbonton in Miss Humanity International last year, Ayelee Marie Dasalla represents the Philippines to Barbados. Ayelee was a contestant from Bb. Pilipinas 2012.

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With a TRO, Tulfo show can proceed - CA

The Court of Appeals (CA) has allowed TV5 to proceed airing the Tulfo brothers' show, T3.

The Pangilinan-led broadcasting firm secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) today. This will be effective for 60 days. The sixth division of the appellate court ordered the petitioners to post a P100,000 bond.

Last May 16, the CA turned down the plea of TV5 for a halt order on the initial 20-day suspension order of the Movie Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on "T3."

On May 30, MTRCB finally ordered the suspension of the "current affairs" show for three months.

The suspension was announced by the board through spokesperson Atty. Eugenio Villareal after a "thorough deliberation" by its adjudication board.

The case stemmed from the supposed on-air threats issued by program hosts Ben, Raffy and Erwin Tulfo against celebrity couple Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto following a brawl between the couple's group and the Tulfos' eldest brother, Mon.

 

 

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Luigi Trillo's tweet about Gilas cadets ban from draft: Are you in favor or not?

The tweet above of Alaska Interim Coach Luigi Trillo made waves on different Sports websites. Trillo, on his first conference as Alaska's Coach cited that Gilas' cadet pool that bars its players from joining the PBA draft is selfish and unfair as the draft is the only way for weaker teams to strengthen their line up for the next season.

Do you agree on what Coach Trillo say?

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The Search for Mutya ng Pilipinas now on!

For those interested in screening for Mutya ng Pilipinas, check out the nationwide Vis-Min schedules below…

Mutya ng Pilipinas, one of the pioneers and oldest Beauty Pageants in the land announced this year’s beauty search. Aspiring applicants for Visayas and Mindanao are encouraged to join the following regional screening schedule: 

Bacolod City on June 12 and 13, 2012 (Tuesday and Wednesday) from 1 to 6 pm at the Grand Regal Hotel. 

Cebu, June 16 and 17, (Saturday and Sunday) from 1 to 5 pm at The Orchard Cebu Hotel, Mandaue City.  

Iloilo City, June 25, 2012 (Monday) 1 to 7pm at the Sheridan Boutique Hotel in Oton
Mindanao  

Screenings are set on June 23, Saturday 1 to 5pm at N Hotel Kauswagan in Cagayan de Oro City and June 24, Sunday in Davao City.  

Screening schedule for Luzon and Metro Manila applicants will be announced soon.  

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 Pre-Pageant Activities will be held at The Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa in Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu and Grand Coronation Night will be held in Manila this August.  

For further details you may contact the Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant Secretariat at 09175260777.

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Gary David leads pack for Overall Player Efficiency Governors Cup

2011-2012 Governors' Cup Overall Player Efficiency
#	Player	GP	SPs
1	Gary David, Powerade	6	41.5000
2	Asi Taulava, Meralco	6	35.8039
3	Jay Washington, Petron Blaze	7	33.5172
4	Marc Pingris, B-Meg	5	32.8638
5	Ranidel de Ocampo, Talk 'N Text	5	30.2818
6	Peter June Simon, B-Meg	4	30.2778
7	Willie Miller, Barako Bull	6	30.2673
8	Paul Lee, Rain or Shine	7	29.9672
9	Ali Peek, Talk 'N Text	4	29.7984
10	Arwind Santos, Petron Blaze	7	29.4560

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Gibo Teodoro nominated for Chief Justice

Former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has been nominated for the post of Chief Justice.

Teodoro, who had an unsuccessful presidential run in the May 2010 elections under the administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD party, was nominated by Atty. Jose Mallari.

He is a lawyer and served as congressman of his district in Tarlac.

Today is the last day that the Judicial and Bar Council would be accepting nominations for Chief Justice. The JBC would be responsible for screening candidates they would endorse to the President for the successor of ousted CJ Renato Corona.

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Update: Jojo Duncil suspended for 1 game

Petron's newest acquisition, Jojo Duncil was slapped with a Flagrant Foul Penalty Two last night on his team's victory over the B-Meg Llamados, what seemed to be sad about it for PBB fans is Jojo was not even in court, he laid out his foot over the streaky Llamados point guard Josh Urbiztondo.

UPDATE: PBA Commissioner Chito Salud upholds the decision of the referees and suspends Jojo Duncil for the Dumaguete game of Petron against Rain or Shine, No fines were imposed.

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2012 NBA Finals: GAME 3 Highlights Miami vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Miami now leads 2-1)

For those who had been out for work, school and had missed the Miami-OKC game, here are the highlights uploaded through Youtube. The format of the NBA Finals is 2-3-2 (Game 4 and 5 would still be played in Miami)

SCORE: Miami 91 - OKC 85

Disclaimer: Credits goes to the owner of this video.

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NCAA Season 88 1st Round Schedule

(schedule is subject to change without prior notice)

Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Araneta Coliseum

3:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

4:00 PM SSCR vs CSJL (SRS)

6:00 PM JRU vs MIT (SRS)

Sunday, June 24, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM AU vs SBC (JRS)

1:00 PM AU vs SBC (SRS)

4:00 PM SSCR vs CSJL (JRS)

5:30 PM JRU vs MIT (JRS)

Monday, June 25, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM CSB vs LPU (JRS)

1:00 PM EAC vs AU (JRS)

4:00 PM CSB vs LPU (SRS)

5:30 PM EAC vs AU (SRS)

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM LPU vs UPHSD (JRS)

1:00 PM AU vs JRU (JRS)

4:00 PM LPU vs UPHSD (SRS)

5:30 PM AU vs JRU (SRS)

Saturday, June 30, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM CSB vs SSCR (JRS)

1:00 PM UPHSD vs CSJL (JRS)

4:00 PM CSB vs SSCR (SRS)

5:30 PM UPHSD vs CSJL (SRS)

Monday, July 2, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM SSCR vs UPHSD (JRS)

1:00 PM SBC vs LPU (JRS)

4:00 PM SSCR vs UPHSD (SRS)

5:30 PM SBC vs LPU (SRS)

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM JRU vs EAC (JRS)

1:00 PM MIT vs CSB (JRS)

4:00 PM JRU vs EAC (SRS)

5:30 PM MIT vs CSB (SRS)

Saturday, July 7, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM CSJL vs AU (JRS)

1:00 PM EAC vs LPU (JRS)

4:00 PM CSJL vs AU (SRS)

5:30 PM EAC vs LPU (SRS)

Monday, July 9, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM CSJL vs CSB (JRS)

1:00 PM EAC vs MIT (JRS)

4:00 PM CSJL vs CSB (SRS)

5:30 PM EAC vs MIT (SRS)

Thursday, July 12, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM JRU vs EAC (JRS)

1:00 PM MIT vs CSB (JRS)

4:00 PM JRU vs EAC (SRS)

5:30 PM MIT vs CSB (SRS)

Saturday, July 14, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM LPU vs AU (JRS)

1:00 PM SSCR vs JRU (JRS)

4:00 PM LPU vs AU (SRS)

5:30 PM SSCR vs JRU (SRS)

Monday, July 16, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM SBC vs CSB (JRS)

1:00 PM MIT vs CSJL (JRS)

4:00 PM SBC vs CSB (SRS)

5:30 PM MIT vs CSJL (SRS)

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM EAC vs SBC (JRS)

1:00 PM UPHSD vs CSB (JRS)

4:00 PM EAC vs SBC (SRS)

5:30 PM UPHSD vs CSB (SRS)

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM MIT vs AU (JRS)

1:00 PM SBC vs CSJL (JRS)

4:00 PM MIT vs AU (SRS)

5:30 PM SBC vs CSJL (SRS)

Monday, July 23, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM LPU vs SSCR (JRS)

1:00 PM JRU vs UPHSD (JRS)

4:00 PM LPU vs SSCR (SRS)

5:30 PM JRU vs UPHSD (SRS)

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - (OUT OF TOWN) - TBA

4:00 PM CSJL vs EAC (SRS)

5:30 PM AU vs CSB (SRS)

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM MIT vs UPHSD (JRS)

1:00 PM JRU vs LPU (JRS)

4:00 PM MIT vs UPHSD (SRS)

5:30 PM JRU vs LPU (SRS)

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM EAC vs UPHSD (JRS)

1:00 PM AU vs SSCR (JRS)

4:00 PM EAC vs UPHSD (SRS)

5:30 PM AU vs SSCR (SRS)

Monday, July 30, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM SSCR vs EAC (JRS)

1:00 PM CSB vs JRU (JRS)

4:00 PM SSCR vs EAC (SRS)

5:30 PM CSB vs JRU (SRS)

Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM CSJL vs LPU (JRS)

1:00 PM SBC bs MIT (JRS)

4:00 PM CSJL vs LPU (SRS)

5:30 PM SBC bs MIT (SRS)

Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM EAC vs CSB (JRS)

1:00 PM SBC vs JRU (JRS)

4:00 PM EAC vs CSB (SRS)

5:30 PM SBC vs JRU (SRS)

Monday, Aug 6, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

11:00 AM UPHSD vs AU (JRS)

1:00 PM MIT vs SSCR (JRS)

4:00 PM UPHSD vs AU (SRS)

5:30 PM MIT vs SSCR (SRS)

Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 - ARENA, San Juan

9:45 AM AU vs CSB (JRS)

11:00 AM JRU vs CSJL (JRS)

1:00 PM SBC vs SSCR (JRS)

4:00 PM JRU vs CSJL (SRS)

5:30 PM SBC vs SSCR (SRS)

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New Samsung CEO would focus on Software

SEOUL - The new chief executive of South Korean giant Samsung Electronics stressed Monday the need for more investment on software to maintain the company's lead in the fast-changing technology industry.

Kwon Oh-Hyun said Samsung, which beat arch-rival Apple in the first quarter to become the world's top smartphone maker by sales, would work harder to build "unique platforms and ecosystems" to secure an "absolute lead" in the market.

"A particular focus must be given to serving new customer experience and value by strengthening soft capabilities in software, user experience, design and solutions," he said in an inaugural speech.
Kwon took the helm at the world's largest technology firm earlier this month after his predecessor Choi Gee-Sung was appointed to head the strategy office for the Samsung group, of which the electronics firm is the flagship.

Samsung Electronics -- also the world's biggest producer of flat-screen TVs and memory chips -- has tried to strengthen its mobile software business which is relatively weaker than its mighty device-making operations.


Its popular smartphones and tablet PCs -- the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab series -- run on Google's Android operating system.

The Bada software developed by Samsung has not garnered much popularity among consumers and device makers so far, prompting the firm to set out to hire more workers in software development.

"Our company is at an inflection point in our bid to be a genuine global number one...complacency will put us on the same path as the countless other companies that have faded into the mist," said Kwon.

© 1994-2012 Agence France-Presse

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Happy Father's Day from News Bits Online

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY :)

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B-Meg gains solo lead

Even if B-Meg import Marqus Blakely sat on the bench on the final 19 minutes of the game yesterday, it was no problem for the B-Meg Llamados.

They gave their opponents Alaska Aces the lowest output in 3 1/2 years in a game by any team in the PBA and after L.A. Tenorio, Jason Forte and Sonny Thoss who all put up 10 points, nobody were in double figures.

B-Meg goes up the ladder with 5-1.

The scores:

B-MEG 77 - Blakely 13, Intal 13, Simon 13, Urbiztondo 8, Yap 8, Pingris 7, De Ocampo 6, Reavis 5,
Barroca 4, Acuna 0, Gaco 0, Burstcher 0, Bono 0, Villanueva 0.

ALASKA 61 - Forte 24, Tenorio 17, Thoss 10, Baguio 5, Baracael 2, Cablay 2, Espinas 1, Jazul 0,
Custodio 0, Eman 0, Gonzales 0, Dela Cruz 0.

Quarters: 20-24, 38-38, 60-46, 77-61

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Amalia Fuentes sues Rama, Gonzalez on 12 counts of libel

Actress Amalia Fuentes sues Talent Manager Annabelle Rama and TV host and Star Columnist Bianca Gonzalez with 12 counts of libel for Gonzalez's article which featured Annabelle Rama last February 12.

Fuentes filed 11 counts of libel to Rama and one to Gonzalez, stemming to the fact that it came out of Gonzalez's column without Bianca hearing Fuentes side. 

It has been recalled that the feud of Amalia and Annabelle had been going on for a long time.

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Miss World Philippines 2012 Candidates Press Presentation

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Court orders Annabelle Rama's arrest

A local court judge on Monday ordered the arrest of talent manager Annabelle Rama in connection with the libel case lodged against her by actress Nadia Montenegro.

Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 92 Judge Eleuterio Bathan issued the warrant of arrest for Rama for her failure to attend the court hearings involving the 14 counts of libel that Montenegro filed.

Bathan recommended a bail of P10,000 for each count of libel, or a total of P140,000.
Montenegro had charged Rama with libel and unjust vexation over the latter's alleged defamatory statements about her through microblogging site Twitter.

Read more here (Credits): http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/11/12/court-orders-annabelle-ramas-arrest

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Miss World Philippines Top Picks

Cory Quirino's CQGQ and the Miss World Philippines 2011 court recently had the final screening held to be able to trim down and capture the final list of contestants for Miss World Philippines 2012. Here are what I think to be the top guns of this competition:

APRIL LOVE JORDAN

RIZZINI ALEXIS GOMEZ

MARY ANN ROSS MISA

QUEENERICH REHMAN

BRENNA CASSANDRA GAMBOA

Incidentally, they are also my Top 5 picks for the crown. I know there are more contestants to watch out for. Watch out for MWP 2012 at TV5 and see Gwendoline Ruais (Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 1st Princess) crown her successor to represent us in Ordos.









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Midas not resigning

Former Supreme Court spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said he will not resign as Court Administrator following the ouster of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Marquez said he sees no reason to quit.


Since Chief Justice Reynato Puno's term, Marquez served as SC's spokesman. When Corona was convicted via 20-3 votes from the impeachment trial senator-judges, he ended his stint as the High Court's spokesman. However, he still served as the Court Administrator.


Marquez stood by his position amidst calls for resignations from different sectors and anti-Coronas. He noted that his position as Court Administrator is not co-terminus with that of the chief justice, as he was appointed by the SC en banc even before Corona was appointed chief magistrate.


Although disheartened by the verdict of his former boss, Marquez said he is ready to work with the acting CJ Antionio Carpio.


"I have always been very professional with my work. Kung halimbawang hindi magiging maganda yung siguro yung relationship at maaapektuhan yung serbisyo, then that may be a time to think things over," he said.

Credit: Reyn's Room

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Powerade's Sneed brings them to victory

It took a big game from Omar Sneed and the spark from recent acquisition Rey Guevarra for the Powerade Tigers to beat Talk and Text Tropang Texters in the 1st game of the Sunday Showdown (June 3).

Sneed was able to turn around the Talk and Text first half damage with 32 points and Guevarra was able to chip in 8 of his 11 in the final quarter for the Tigers to get back in the standings at 2-2.

Paul Harris lead the Texters with his 22 points and Alapag with 17, the team falls behind 1-3 which is critical in the short tournament. (Governors Cup would only play single round = 9 games only and bottom 4 teams to be eliminated and 6 would go to the Semifinals).


The scores:
Powerade (110) – Sneed 32, David 28, Guevarra 11, Al-Hussaini 10, Casio 8, Lingganay 7, Salvador 6, Anthony 4, Antonio 2, Vanladingham 2, Tugade 0.
Talk ‘N Text (105) – Harris 22, Alapag 17, Peek 16, De Ocampo 15, Williams 13, Fonacier 11, Gamalinda 5, Aban 2, Aguilar 2, Dillinger 2, Alvarez 0, Raymundo 0.
Quarterscores: 20-25, 44-51, 78-68, 110-105.

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Celtics go to their unsung heroes to cut deficit 2-1

"My goal is to win", a phrase said by Boston Celtics Guard Rajon Rondo during the post-game interview with Marquis Daniels after their 101-91 victory to cut Miami's series lead 2-1.

Rondo, who played for the entire game last Game 2 in Miami and scored 44 points didn't have to do it again, He got help from Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the unsung hero of the game, Marquis Daniels.

Marquis, on his 3rd Year with the Celtics got his playing time after the shoulder injury of Avery Bradley and made sure his minutes was worth it. Daniels, the 9th Year Player scored 7 pts and provided support for the group that people doubted could win against a powerhouse Miami.

Now the biggest question is, Can the Celtics make this a series?

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Missed the Q and A fand the Crowning Moment of Miss Philippines Earth? See them here:

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Post Game Conference of Ato Agustin vs. Powerade

Something to brighten up Petron Fans as the hope for 3-1 victory awaits tomorrow, hopefully.

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Get Belkin Dual Band Routers at 30% off

You can get the Belkin N600DB for only Php 4,990 and the Belkin N700DB for only Php 7,490. But from June 1 to June 17,2012, You can get these dual band routers at 30% less with the Trade to Upgrade promo.

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Rey Francis Guevarra, Twitter and the Future of the Powerade Tigers

When you talk about Powerade, the first thing that would come to your mind is Gary "El Granada" David or Omar Sneed. But for a moment today, it was Rey Guevarra who made a trend in Twitter and currently ruled the talk over social networking sites.

Rey Guevarra backed when he was donning the jersey of Petron Blaze with the author

Rey Guevarra, a former Letran standout and 2010 3rd Pick of the Air 21 Express (behind former team mate Noy Baclao and 2010 Rookie of the Year Rabeh Al Hussaini), managed to put up a career high 15 points helping Powerade to a victory against the Alaska Aces Friday.

Guevarra is now on his third team in his 2 year PBA career: He played for Air 21 Express and for the Petron Blaze Boosters until last conference. He was dealt to the Tigers in a 5 man trade along with Rabeh Al Hussaini and Lordy Tugade for then Powerade's Super Rookie Marcio Lassiter and Celino Cruz (now with Barako).

Given this opportunity, News Bits Online notes that Rey, a hardcourt hottie is not anymore a benchwarmer but can be a Best Player.

The scores:
POWERADE 114 - David 31, Guevarra 15, Sneed 13, Al-Hussaini 13, Casio 13, Salvador 12, Vanlandingham 7, Martinez 4, Anthony 4, Antonio 2, Allera 0.

ALASKA 97 - Forte 25, Baguio 16, Espinas 10, Thoss 10, Jazul 8, Dela Cruz 8, Eman 6, Custodio 5, Baracael 4, Tenorio 4, Cablay 1, Gelig 0.

Quarterscores: 24-20, 50-42, 86-64, 114-97

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