BERNARD BONNIN SUCCUMBS TO STROKE

Action star Bernard Bonnin died Saturday night in his home due to stroke. He was 70 years old.

Born on Sept. 8, 1939, he was a former contract star of LVN Pictures. Also, he was best known for his role as “Palos” and being the father of showbiz personalities like Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach and Richard Bonnin. He is also the uncle of another showbiz personality JC Bonnin, who now serves at the church. He also sired a son with his former loveteam Lourdes Medel, and another two children with his non-showbiz wife.

The actor’s remains are at The Heritage Park in Taguig City.

PINOY WINS CNN HERO OF THE YEAR

Last Saturday night (US time), another Filipino has created history as Efren Peñaflorida won the CNN Hero of the Year during the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California. He got 2.75 million votes in 7 weeks.

Peñaflorida, 28, once had a miserable life, saying that he was betrayed by his fellow kids and even elders while fighting poverty, but luckily, he finished his studied before organizing the Kareton Classroom, in which he’ll teach the poor people on how to count, write, and read. For this victory, he is expected to recieve $25,000 or approximately P1 million. According to an interview before the said night in DZMM, he insisted that if ever he’ll win (which happened), he’ll expand the Kareton Classroom.

In his victory speech, he said that everyone has a hero within. And to Mr. Peñaflorida, congratulations! as Pinoys has beaten the odds again!

VETERAN ACTOR JOHNNY DELGADO DIES AT THE AGE OF 62

Veteran actor Johnny Delgado has already joined our creator last Thursday at 1:20 in the afternoon in his house. He died due to the lymphatic cancer, in which he lost his battle after 2 years of enduring hardwork to beat the said disease.

Delgado, whose real name is Juan Marasigan Feleo was born on February 29, 1948 to film director Ben Feleo and educator Victorina Marasigan. He is survived by wife film maker and actress Laurice Guillen along with his 2 daughters:actress Ina Feleo and theater actress Ana Feleo.

He started in the showbiz in the late 60’s before revolving as one of the greatest showbiz actors in the Philippines, with award-winning performances from movies like Tanging Yaman. He was also a member of the “Bad Bananas” which dominated the TV sets in the 1980s via the show “Goin’ Bananas” which was aired on ABS-CBN.

He will be remembered by everyone as his acting prowess will never be forgotten.

LEBRON TO USE #6 NEXT SEASON?

by JAC

Yes, it will be true, but people will begin doubting about it. Next season, the defenind NBA MVP LeBron James is about to wear #6, as he wanted everyone not to wear #23 again next season, despite seeing the greatest Basketball player ever, Michael Jordan, and here’s his take:

“I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized some way soon. There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn’t Michael Jordan first. He can’t get the logo, and if he can’t, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. I’m starting a petition, and I’ve got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I’m not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it.”

-LeBron James

And yeah, he wanted to petition this just because he saw Michael Jordan because he really wanted to honor Jordan, in a simple way. Another thing is that he wanted to choose #6 as his number for the next few seasons because it means a few things to his life, first, he used this during the time the US men’s basketball team won the Gold Medal during the Beijing Olympics last year, wherein he is a member. Second, his first kid was born on the 6th day while his second child was born on the sixth month, June.And lastly, he idolized Julius Erving, who according to him is his second greatest player ever seen, next to MJ.

So far, the current NBA players who wear #23 are the following: Stephen Graham (Bobcats), CJ Watson (Warriors), Marcus Camby (Clippers), Jodie Meeks (Bucks), Devin Brown (Hornets), Toney Douglas (Knicks), BJ Mullens (Thunder), Lou WIlliams (76ers), Jason Richardson (Suns), Martell Webster (Trailblazers), Kevin Martin (Kings), and Wes Matthews (Jazz).

 

So expect this to happen.

MANNY KOs COTTO IN 12TH ROUND

Panalo ang Pinoy! Manny Pacquiao has won the WBO Welterweight Championship over Miguel Cotto just moments ago at the MGM Grand Hall at the Las Vegas, NV. He knocked out Cotto (via TKO) midway in the 12th round, who despite having a bleeding face, didn’t stop, and has even managed to run.

With more than a thousand of fans  attending the fight, the La Divas of GMA-7’s SOP, composes of Jonalyn Viray, Maricris Garcia, and Aicelle Santos sang the national anthem of the Philippines. The fight started like both fighters showing all their heart, but it was the Pacman who was greater.  And for this, Pacquiao is about to win his 7th consecutive Boxing world title, and it is a rare feat for every boxer, historical as it is. Congratulations Manny at ang Sarap maging Pinoy!

 

-JAC

NBA GREAT ABDUL-JABBAR HAS LEUKEMIA

One of Basketball’s greats has been in another stage of battle, and this time, this is very serious, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the newly-resigned assistant coach of Lakers has been suffering Leukemia for a year now.

He has not revealed this to everyone, but according to him, this is the right time to tell them. He insists that he is regularly having a medical check-up with a doctor and is about to change his lifestyle.

The 6-time NBA MVP had only suffered a broken wrist as his only serious injury in time, but this one might even be worse. Let’s pray for him instead.

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The fastest goal ever.

In the world

JRU HIRES MENESES AS NEW COACH

After 4 developmental seasons and 37 seasons of championship drought, the JRU management has decided to try another luck with a new mentor, after not renewing former Coach Ariel Vanguardia’s contract with the school. His name? Vergel Meneses, a former JRC Heavy Bomber who played for them from 1986-1989.

Meneses, now 40, played under the tutelage of Kiko Calilan (JRU’s last champion coach in 1972), had the experience in the game, as long as they will use their heart and skills. A former PBA MVP and former assistant coach of Allan Gregorio in Burger King in the PBL last year, he is already a proven factor in the game of Basketball as he wanted to duplicate fellow PBA MVP Ato Agustin, as a “no-experience turned winning coach”.

Assisting him are Ricky Alcantara, Vic Escudero, Agustin Tiongco, and Nat Gregorio.

 

-JAC

BATTLE OF MENDIOLA 3.0 (NCAA FINALS PREVIEW)

OCTOBER 21, 2009

by JA Conde

For the first time in NCAA history, the NCAA finals has been moved to late October instead of the usual late September, which was existing during the time 8 teams were still participating. This is year is another rematch of two of the hottest teams colliding for one title showdown, one will win their fourth title while the other one will end their Cinderella story. And this is how San Beda and San Sebastian are respectively descripted in this year’s finals.

 

OVERVIEW

The two teams have already faced in the finals twice before this, with San Sebastian winning both contests. This one happened during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. San Sebastian had Rommel Adducul, Ulysses Tanigue, and coaches Turo Valenzona and Bai Cristobal at the helm, while the Bedans once had Norman Gonzales and Dong Vergeire on the bench.

 

4-PEAT

 

San Beda, despite losing big man Sam Ekwe to graduation, has still kept its vital cogs in Borgie Hermida, Jay-R Taganas, Jake Pascial, and Anjo Caram. But a new set of rookies took over the likes of Rogemar Menor, Pong Escobal, and Ekwe, with the likes of American Sudan Daniel and son of former MIT cardinal Romy Dela Rosa, Rome. Somehow, they recieved mixed reviews from Basketball analysts. But as the season began, they still got the power, as they ended up #1 in the standings with a 16-2 record. They defeated the Letran Knigts in the Final Four.

 

BACK TO RESPECTABILITY

San Sebastian, a winning school, having eight titles at hand recently had a lowdown in their program as they were called “overrated”, despite having good players like Jason Ballesteros and Jim Viray. As for this situation, they lost their spot in the Final four and even had a series of coaching changes——–from Coach Turo’s son Raymond to Jorge Gallent, who resigned after failing to lead the Stags to the Final Four despite having a 9-5 record. This year, they hired a stranger in the program, who is somehow good in Basketball skills, and was even a former PBA MVP. His name? Renato Agustin, who literally had no experience in the commercial leagues as a coach or an assistant. But the Stags surprised the NCAA analysts as they became the pre-season favorites to win the bacon. And as the season started, they showed everyone how far they have come, thanks to new fellow Kapampangan recruit Calvin Abueva, as they even won 15 straight games before getting into trouble again, losing to Letran and SBC twice is really terrible for them, but they have rose up as they later regrouped and defeated the JRU Heavy Bombers, who wanted to end their 37-year championship drought, with the score of 75-61 last Monday.

 

OVERALL PREDICTION

I’d rather pick San Beda in 3 games. I’m very sorry but San Beda really had the edge, from their talent, experience, and heart, we have seen it from the start. Expect Daniel roadblocking fellow rookie Abueva anywhere. Personally, both are strong teams, as we have seen it throughout the season, but SBC has the edge in my opinion. Let’s see what will happen instead as Game 1 is on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum.

BK VETERAN GUARD SUSPENDED FOR 1 YEAR

by JA Conde

Basketball aficionados have seen lately the rift between a fan and Burger King veteran guard Wynne Arboleda as he was given by the PBA board a year suspendion as it will effectively start tomorrow, when the Whoppers face the struggling San Miguel Beermen at the Cuneta Astrodome.

 

Last Friday, during the BK-Smart Gilas game at the Araneta Coliseum, Arboleda was in foul trouble when he suddenly mauled a fan near the courtside. According to my sources, the fan, who’s name is Alain Katigbak, an Atenean and a big Chris Tiu fan, insulted the veteran gurad by calling him offensive names, especially about Arboleda’s age. Arboleda gave Katigbak 5 punches in the body, as his teammate, Mark Yee, even joined the fight as he threatened the fan. After, the BK bench went to Arboleda as he did an unprofessional sports act. He later made a public apology.

 

Financially, Arboleda is about to lose P2.73 million from his salary. Now turning 33 on Nov. 28, he started playing in Manila via MLQU before jumping straight to the MBA and the PBA, via stints with Laguna Lakers, Pop Cola, Tanduay, and eventually, Burger King respectively. He also has a connection to the Lina family, who are the owners of the franchise Wynne’s playing, as Bert’s daughter, April, is her wife. He is ruled not to attend BK’s games, and not to play in the other leagues. Katigbak is expected to file charges against the veteran guard.