Altas upset fancied San Sebastian
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THE UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help System Dalta wants respect this season – and that’s what it got.
Rugged guard Michael Kong pumped in nine of the Altas’ 25 third quarter points to help Perpetual Help score a come-from-behind 60-55 victory over fancied San Sebastian last June 28, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum.
“We are the league’s underdog and we are not the talk of the town,” said Perpetual Help coach Bai Cristobal. “I know we were losing some games before because we were weak but I do believe in my team’s talent. It is only our first game, so there is nothing to celebrate yet. We only got our first win.”
San Sebastian College took a 19-13 lead in first quarter and sustained it at the half. But Las Piñas’ pride came charging in the third quarter to seize the advantage – thanks in part to Kong’s shooting – heading into the final frame.
Ronald Reyes led the Altas with 15 points, while center Raffy Ynion had a career-high 12. Nathaniel Salanga chipped in with eight points.
It was a disappointing loss for the Stags, who were one of the teams favored in the preseason. Rookie playmaker Raymund Maconocido tallied 19 points while slotman Jason Ballesteros had 13 markers.
Despite the persistence of the Stags, Perpetual managed to pull away at the midpoint of the final canto when Reyes scored four crucial points, with Ynion and Andy Mejos adding a basket apiece to establish a 57-52 advantage with 3:27 to play.
Two Maconocido freethrows cut the margin to three, but the Golden Stags whisked away every other opportunity to either tie the game or cut the margin from that point on.
Despite being outrebounded, 40-50, the Altas responded by hitting 19-of-41 from the field and knocking down seven three-pointers to stave off the Stags.
Individual Scores:
UPHSD 60 – Reyes 15, M. Kong 14, Ynion 12, Salanga 8, Dysam 7, Mejos 2, Balboa 2, Galabin 0, Vivero 0.
SSC-R 55 – Maconocido 19, Ballesteros 13, Aquino 10, Viray 8, Najorda 5, Saquillo 0, Bartolo 0, Delgado 0, Semira 0, Bulawan 0, Del Rio 0.
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Grrr!
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 7:26 am
ssc-r played complacently. uphds is not that strong, just had a lot of spunk and grit to win this one. good morale booster for this team. they should not be taken for granted.
riajazmine
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 7:29 am
wow… galing naman ng UPHDS… keep up the good work! c”,)
hope to see JM SICAT playing next time…
GOD BLESS!!!
rhk111
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:42 am
HUGE upset by the Daltas
rhk111
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:43 am
Altas pala, sorry, he-he-he
nicksy
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 11:16 am
congrats to the altas.
impulse101
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 12:16 pm
Fuego Altas
chief yano
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 12:24 pm
sino kaya mananalo, UP or atlas??
The Red Animo
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 12:29 pm
DEFEND the THRONE!!!!!! RED LIONS!!!
ANIMO!
ANIMO!!
ANIMO!!!
ANIMO SAN BEDA!!!!
ace of spades
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 12:48 pm
congrats sa altas! magiging maganda ngayon ang season 84
bedan
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:28 pm
@chief yano
malamang up manalo
bedan
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:29 pm
wala ba sa lineup ng stags si bringas?
Christian Soler
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:40 pm
@bedan: Arvie Bringas is a senior for the Staglettes. Mark Anthony Bringas is the one listed in SSC-R’s lineup, he’s not one-half of Baste’s twosome last year (Ryan Buenafe being the other half).
bedan
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 at 8:45 pm
@Christian Soler
ah ok thanx po
asaness
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Tuesday, 1 July 2008 at 12:08 am
@ christian soler
alagaan nyu na c arvie bringas para may future na ang seniors ng SSC-R.wag sana nila ipa-pirata sa iba.since paalis na ata c jason ballesteros…
Grrr!
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Tuesday, 1 July 2008 at 6:12 pm
to retain bringas, dapat tapatan ng baste ang offer na condo, car, at cash ng UAAP school na you know which
asaness
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Tuesday, 1 July 2008 at 9:24 pm
@ grrr!
ung uaap na school ba un e ngsstart sa letter…hmmm A?hehe :p
ronnie casas sagun
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Wednesday, 2 July 2008 at 2:39 pm
go cUSA
bystander
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Thursday, 3 July 2008 at 9:05 am
I never though Baste had what it take to make it to the Finals this year. (Letran and obviously, San Beda, are much stronger teams). However, for a time, I had high hopes Baste would make it to the Final 4, at least. But if they couldn’t even get past a weak team like Perpetual and then beaten by Mapua which is another potential Final 4 team, then paano naman?
The Stags are relatively intact. And their big man Ballesteros is probably the only player in the NC today who can stand toe-to-toe against SBC’s Ekwe…but Jason needs to step up and learn to play more aggressively! Tagal na nya dyan sa Baste! I expect more from that guy!
john2
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Friday, 26 September 2008 at 8:20 pm
Finally an alternative to San Beda..dati panay from San Beda ang recruits :)
me
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Monday, 13 October 2008 at 5:10 am
Lessons in Attitude
A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog is back again. So, he goes over to the dog and notices he has a note in his mouth. He takes the note and it reads “Can I have twelve sausages and a leg of lamb, please. The dog has money in his mouth, as well.” The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold; there is a ten-dollar note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog’s mouth. The butcher is so impressed, and since it’s about closing time, he decides to shut up shop and follow the dog. So off he goes.
The dog is walking down the street when he comes to a level crossing. The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do, and he walks across the road, with the butcher following him all the way. The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the timetable.
The butcher is in awe at this stage. The dog checks out the times, and then sits on one of the seats provided. Along comes a bus. The dog walks around to the front, looks at the number, and goes back to his seat. Another bus comes. Again the dog goes and looks at the number, notices it’s the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now, open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.
The bus travels through the town and out into the suburbs, the dog looking at the scenery. Eventually he gets up, and moves to the front of the bus. He stands on two back paws and pushes the button to stop the bus. Then he gets off; his groceries still in his mouth.
Well, dog and butcher are walking along the road, and then the dog turns into a house. He walks up the path, and drops the groceries on the step. Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself against the door. He goes back down the path, runs up to the door and again, it throws himself against it. There’s no answer at the house, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets to the window, and beats his head against it several times, walks back, jumps off, and waits at the door.
The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at him. The butcher runs up, and stops the guy. “What in heaven’s name are you doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life of me!” to which the guy responds:
“You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog’s forgotten his key.”
Reflection….
Looks like some people will never be satisfied with what they’ve got. When it comes to the work place, dissatisfaction can be seen at both ends. Employers do not know how to appreciate their people who have served them loyally through the years and employees who do not know how to appreciate the goodness and opportunities given them by their companies. Both is unhealthy either way you look at it.
I’ve seen companies lose good people for the simple fact their leaders failed to show appreciation. Some managers and supervisors with big egos enjoy the fact that they have more power and authority than others do. They show, in the way they give orders and directions, that they think they are superior to the people in their charge. They get a kick out of displaying this superiority. People who do this are fools, and everyone but them knows it. They are never satisfied because they could not be satisfied even if their people perform well. Why? Because of their stupid pride and insecurity.
Some employees, on the other hand, seem to constantly cultivate the habit of seeing the grass as greener on the other side. They fail to appreciate the opportunities and the learning experience they are currently receiving. They want higher pay, higher perks and higher positions with absolutely no respect for proper sense and timing. People of this kind will never be satisfied. You know why? Because they are so busy wrapped up in themselves and, fact is, their self can never be satisfied.
Happy and productive people are always those who are “others-centered” rather than “self-centered.” The greatest leader is not someone who throws his weight around. Rather, he is a servant.
As the bible would say, “He who wishes to be a leader should first be a servant.”
Happy and productive people are also those who deliver their best. Their joy is derived from delivering a job that is done well. They know that others benefit from their contribution and when the company progresses, then everybody else gains.
Make it your business to be satisfied, not with the material things you can get nor through the people you can boss around but by the greatness you can reach by being a fulfilled and caring person. The really great person is the person who makes every person feel great.
Aim for service, not success, and success will follow.
me
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Monday, 13 October 2008 at 6:57 am
>I Love You Too, Baby Ko
>By: Shayne
>
>
>I was beginning to regret having worn my favorite red off-shoulder
>blouse and pleated skirt inside the movie house because I was
>shivering in the cold. But I took the huge risk because I knew
>perfectly how my favorite pair of clothing will impress my boyfriend.
>He loved it whenever I showed a little more skin but if and only if he
>was with me. I love how he compliments me - he never fails to make me
>feel as if I was the most beautiful woman on earth.
>
>The movie hasn’t begun, and the cold was already enveloping us. We
>found good premiere seats. His hand was holding mine. The feeling of
>having him all to myself in the dark tickled me. It didn’t occur to
>me that he was smelling the side of my neck as he murmured, Bango
>naman ng Baby ko…I love you! Another smile curled my lips. Wala
>bang I love you too? He teased. So I answered back, I love you too,
>Baby.
>
>After a few subtle kisses on the cheek, his cellphone beeped. He
>quickly checked who it was and buried his eyes on the message. I saw
>him reply to the text as if he was being chased after. Uy, bili ako
>ng food gusto mo? Kelangan ko narin kasing mag-load, may kelangan
>akong reply-an. Limang piso nalang yata laman nito! He whispered La
>akong bulsa, By. Hawakan mo muna ‘tong cell, baka mawala ko lang.
>You know how careless I am. I nodded and kept the phone safely in my
>hands. He slightly pinched my cheek, said I love you again under his
>breath, and took off.
>
>The movie still hasn’t started. I closed my eyes and gave a hearty
>yawn. I almost fell asleep when I felt his phone vibrate violently.
>The name Michelle was blinking. Who’s Michelle? I thought to myself.
>Even before I could press accept, the phone stopped vibrating and
>displayed 1 missed call. The message icon was also blinking - meaning
>Michael’s inbox was full. I had to delete old messages to pave way
>for incoming texts. So I did. Five messages came in immediately, all
>of which were from “Michelle.” Without hesitation, I opened them one
>by one.
>
>Ha?! Anong wg muna ako text? Kelangan natin mgusap ngyn na! Nsan kb kc?
>
>Can I text you na?
>
>Text moko if coast is clear.
>
>R u still with her?
>
>I felt my heart do a somersault in complete confusion. What did the
>messages mean? Who was that HER Michael was still with? I felt cold
>sweat forming around my forehead and nose. I took a deep breath. So
>I pretended to be Michael and replied casually to the text messages.
>She replied in a matter of seconds.
>
>O, baket ka ba text ng text? May problema ba? Musta?
>
>Hi Mike!!! Ano ng balita sayo? Baket ngayon ka lang nagreply? Kanina
>pako nagpaparamdam! Kasama mo pa ba si Shayne?
>
>I thought I was just stabbed right in the chest when I saw my name in
>Michelle’s text message, but I continued replying with Michael’s
>phone.
>
>Oo, bumili lang ako ng food. Iniwan ko si Shayne sa loob ng sinehan.
>Baket ba kasi?
>
>Di mo pa kasi iwan yang babaeng yan eh hihihi! Love, tuloy ba tayo
bukas?
>
>Ah? Ewan ko, ikaw ang bahala. San ba tayo bukas?
>
>Diba sabi mo pupunta tayo ng Laguna?
>
>Ako nagsabi nun? Ah oo nga pala, I promised you that. Eh ano bang plano
>mo?
>
>Ano? Ikaw nga ang nagplano eh! Baket parang binabalik mo sakin ang
>tanong? Nakalimutan mo na ba? 4 months na tayo bukas! Dapat astig ang
>out-of-town natin! Swimming tayo siguro tapos dinner… Alam mo na
>siguro ang ibig kong sabihin, love!
>
>I lay motionless. The movie began. I felt my head spin violently -
>my vision was now blurred because of the big teardrops gathering in my
>eyes. But I blinked them away and replied as fast as I could. I knew
>Michael was on his way back to the cinema any minute now.
>
>Oo sige na basta sabihin mo yun ang gagawin natin! Ang bilis ng
>panahon noh 4 months na tayo. Parang kelan lang… O sige pano ba ang
>plano bukas? Sabihin mo sakin ang nasa isip mo HONEY
>
>Hmmm…. Basta bring your car nalang! Tawagan moko sa bahay tonight so
>we can talk ha? Love you lots! Mwah mwah! (smiley face)
>
>I tried to reply I love you too, but the phone displayed Check
>Operator Services.
>
>The whole world must’ve stopped before my very eyes. There was
>nothing more I could feel except for the tears rolling down my cheeks
>and the freeze that was now killing me inch by inch. I stared at the
>big screen while my thoughts drifted away… I couldn’t find the right
>words to describe how I felt that moment. Images of another girl and
>my Baby deeply in love with each other flashed in my head.
>
>And all this time, I was sharing Michael with someone else… That all
>this time, there was another woman whom he had his right arm around…
>The tears were all coming out now. I know people around me were
>already staring, but I was no longer thinking rational. Emptiness
>devoured me that instant…
>
>From a distance I noticed a familiar face walking up the stairs
>towards my seat. I cleared my throat, cleaned my face, and took
>several deep breaths. Michael was on his way to our seats at the
>center bunk.
>
>I love you, Baby! Michael kissed me on the nose. Sensha na! Tagal ko
>noh! Dami kasi nakapila dun sa binilhan ko Sensha na, sensha na… He
>put down the plastic bags and held my hand tight. He kissed me softly
>on the lips and whispered passionately, I love you Shayne! I love you
>Baby ko…
>
>I didn’t have the strength to answer back.
>
>He went on. Oo nga pala, simula bukas, may fieldwork kami. Baka next
>week na ang balik ko. Hindi ko pa sure kung saan yung site, so baka
>walang signal dun. But I’ll try texting you whenever I can, ok? I
>love you, Baby ko!
>
>I wanted to shout at him, scream at the top of my lungs, but no sound
>came out. I couldn’t make myself say anything. I turned mute… my
>body was as numb as ever.
>
>O? Wala na naman bang I love you too dyan? Dapat lagi kang nag-I-I
>love you too! He laughed.
>
>I felt something vibrating on my lap again. It was Michael’s phone -
>another text message. Michael saw it blinking and immediately read
>the message at a distance. But I was able to read what it said:
>
>Kelan ka pa natuto mgtext in small letters? (smiley face) tsaka baket
>honey na ang twag mo sakin? Hindi na ba love? Bago na ba? (smiley
>face)
>
>There was a long, long awkward pause. I thought the world has just
>stopped revolving.
>
>My lips were sealed and the tears were already flowing freely - I
>could no longer control them. Michael looked straight at me, with his
>jaw half open. His eyes were round and bigger than usual, full of
>questions and fear. We just stared at each other, not knowing what to
>say. I felt the whole world sink and disappear, leaving only the two
>of us alone in the dark.
>
>After a few seconds of silence that felt like forever, I swallowed the
>big lump in my throat with all my strength and bitterly whispered…
>
>I love you too, Baby ko…
>