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Monday, May 20, 2024

Rondina, Canino join forces as collegiate, pro players banner PH team in AVC Cup

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA-VILLAR



AT A GLANCE

  • A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.


A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

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Sisi Rondina, left, and Angel Canino banner the PH team in the AVC Cup.

Former Premier Volleyball League Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina and last season’s UAAP MVP Angel Canino of De La Salle headline the squad that will be handled by outgoing coach Jorge de Brito.

PVL players in the lineup are returning Japan V.League import Jia De Guzman, Chery Tiggo’s Eya Laure and Jen Nierva, Cignal’s Dawn Catindig and Vanie Gandler, PLDT’s Dell Palomata, Akari’s Fifi Sharma and Faith Nisperos and Choco Mucho’s Chery Nunag.

Collegiate players Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel, as well as University of the East’ Casiey Dongallo are also part of the crew.

Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Ramon ‘Tats’ Suzara said they are awaiting for the green light on several collegiate players from National University and University of Santo Tomas, who are competing in the UAAP Season 86 finals at press time.

A total of 10 teams are competing this edition, with host Philippines bracketed in Pool A along with Chinese Taipei, India, Iran and Australia.

Pool B comprises Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Rondina recently showed her excitement and enthusiasm to don the national colors while being fresh from Choco Mucho’s runner-up finish in the PVL All-Filipino Conference against Creamline.

YG Entertainment announces studio album for BabyMonster, new music for Treasure

BY JONATHAN HICAP


Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment announced updates for K-pop groups BabyMonster and Treasure. 

BabyMonster, composed of Ahyeon, Ruka, Chiquita, Pharita, Rora, Asa and Rami, debuted on April 1 with the album “BabyMons7er.” 

In a video released on May 19, Yang Hyun-suk said BabyMonster will release a studio album in September or October, while Treasure will drop a new album in the fall. 

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About BabyMonster, he said, “The performance video for ‘Like That’  composed by Charlie Puth, which fans are currently most looking forward to, will be released within this month. You can look forward to that.” "We will definitely release a full album in either September or October,” he said. 

Before this, one of the songs in the studio album will be released “sometime early July.” 

“We are planning the M/V and broadcasting activities for the next song,” he said. 

About Treasure, which debuted in 2020, Yang Hyun-suk said, “Treasure’s last full album was released on July 28, 2023.” 

“We're presenting a new song to our fans after 10 months. During this time, Treasure has been very busy. They're currently on an Asia tour too. Fortunately, we have a 2-3 week break period, which allows us the opportunity to introduce a song called ‘King Kong.’ So I feel very happy about that,” he said. 

“King Kong,” a digital single, will be released on May 28. 

“I think it might be quite different from the music Treasure has released so far. The keyword ‘King Kong’ itself is very strong so I believe they'll present explosive energy with a very strong performance,” he said. 

He added, “Please support the new song 'King Kong' being revealed after 10 months, and I promise to give my all for the Treasure album that will be released this fall.”

Treasure held their “2024 Treasure Relay Tour: Reboot” concert in Manila on May 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

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Treasure in Manila on May 4 (YG Entertainment)

Letran last team in front of St. Benilde juggernaut


 

Letran last team in front of St. Benilde juggernaut 

College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers. | PHOTO: NCAA


Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:10 AM May 19, 2024

If St. Benilde remains unchecked, it will continue a run of wins that has gone on for 30 games thus far.

In the current NCAA Season 99, women’s volleyball championship, Letran remains the last team that can put the brakes on the streak.

So maybe it’s easy to dismiss the Knights, or at least label them heavy, heavy underdogs—emphasis on heavy.

There is one person who doesn’t think so. And he sits at the front end of the Lady Blazers bench.

“Expectations aside, all teams are on equal footing when they get to the Finals,” said St. Benilde coach Jerry Yee. “Both teams have to execute their plans and strategies come game time.”

Don’t be fooled though. Last April 1, the Lady Blazers scored a 21-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 win over the Lady Knights, and that was already considered a tough one for the defending champions.

Letran will have to dig really deep to break St. Benilde’s stranglehold of women’s volleyball in the NCAA.

“I am not the only one excited; the whole community of Colegio de San Juan de Letran shares this excitement,” said coach Oliver Almadro, who took over Letran’s squad only this season.


Already a winner

“It’s been a while since the school qualified for the Finals,” added the former Ateneo coach in the UAAP, whose squad finished No. 2 with a 7-2 record before outlasting Lyceum in the semifinals.

“We are so blessed to have reached this far in NCAA Season 99, thanks to the faith, discipline, and determination of the players who embraced the system and their eagerness to learn.”

Whatever happens, though, the team’s common benefactor is already a winner.

Strong Group, whose squads in the PBA and PVL have yet to make their mark, bankrolls both the St. Benilde and Letran programs.


Sunday, May 19, 2024

Biggest Solar Storm in 20 Years Has Hit The Earth. But It's Not Over Yet


Shear line and easterlies to bring cloudy skies with rains over PH


 

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration says that loudy skies with rains will prevail over the country on Sunday due to shear line and easterlies. (Photo courtesy of Pagasa)


By: Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ

INQUIRER.net / 09:30 AM May 19, 2024


MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with rains will prevail over the country on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

In an early morning forecast, Pagasa weather specialist Grace Castañeda said that overcast skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will still be experienced in some parts of northern Luzon due to the shear line.

“Patuloy pa ring makararanas ng maulap na kalangitan at mataas na tyansa ng mga pag-ulan, pagkidlat, at pagkulog ang bahagi ng Batanes at Babuyan Islands dulot yan ng shear line,” she said.

(The regions of Batanes and Babuyan Islands will continue to experience cloudy skies and a high chance of rain, lightning, and thunder due to the shear line.)

“Dito naman sa Metro Manila, maging sa nalalabing bahagi pa ng ating bansa, ay mayroon lamang tayong mararanasan na mga isolated o ‘yung mga biglaan at mga panandaliang pag-ulan, pagkidlat, at pagkulog lalong-lalo na sa hapon at gabi dulot ‘yan ng easterlies,” Castañeda added.

(Here in Metro Manila, as well as in the rest of the country, we will only experience isolated or sudden and brief rain showers, lightning, and thunder, especially in the afternoon and evening, due to the easterlies.)

As for temperature ranges in key cities and areas of the country for May 19, Pagasa issued the following:


Metro Manila: 25 to 34 degrees Celsius

Baguio City: 18 to 24 degrees Celsius

Laoag City: 25 to 33 degrees Celsius

Tuguegarao: 23 to 32 degrees Celsius

Legazpi City: 28 to 33 degrees Celsius

Puerto Princesa City: 27 to 34 degrees Celsius

Tagaytay: 24 to 32 degrees Celsius

Kalayaan Islands: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius

Iloilo City: 27 to 33 degrees Celsius

Cebu: 28 to 33 degrees Celsius

Tacloban City: 27 to 32 degrees Celsius

Cagayan de Oro City: 26 to 33 degrees Celsius

Zamboanga City: 25 to 33 degrees Celsius

Davao City: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius


Friday, May 17, 2024

The STANDS - An Inquirer Sports Newsletter

 

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May 17, 2024

 

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The Lady Bulldogs are once again queens of the UAAP. (AUGUST DELA CRUZ)

 

Hey there sports fan,


Before anything else, a question:


The NU Lady Bulldogs won their second UAAP volleyball title in three years and how many overall in school history?


The answer is at the end of this email.


Congratulations are in order for National University, which dominated UAAP Season 86 volleyball with a golden double. The men's and women's teams defeated their rivals from University of Santo Tomas via sweeps. Like men's coach Dante Alinsunurin said, they're out to dominate the UAAP.


The amazing Bulldogs won their fourth straight men's crown and proved that they are still the league standard. Not even a UST team that rode into the Finals on the wings of history could stop them.


The Lady Bulldogs, meanwhile, proved a tough nut to crack. Led by Finals MVP Alyssa Solomon and two-time league MVP Bella Belen, NU crushed the hopes of a young and undersized—but hard-fighting—UST Tigresses. 


Granted, Santo Tomas entered the Finals with a handicap: Top gun and runaway rookie of the year award winner Angge Poyos rolled her ankle in Game 1 and started on one good leg in Game 2. But the depth and spunky character that carried UST to a surprise Finals appearance were enough to forge a 1-1 tie in Game 2, and a lead late in Set 3.


Until they weren't.


NU's experience and nerves came to the fore and in the end, the Lady Bulldogs reclaimed the title they lost to La Salle last season.

 

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Ivy Lacsina is at the center of a talked-about swap between sister teams.  (PVL IMAGES)

 

Meanwhile...


…The Inquirer broke a story​ about a trade between sister teams Akari and Nxled recently and it caught a lot of people by surprise. Nobody was more surprised than PVL president Ricky Palou, who thought he made it clear​ that sister teams can no longer engage in swap meets. 


The trade, still unofficial, nearly took the spotlight off Creamline's amazing run​ back to the throne of the All-Filipino, after a conference where the country's winningest volleyball club looked highly vulnerabl​e​.


In the PBA, San Miguel Beer survived an unexpected challenge​ from Terrafirma and the Philippine Cup's top seed needed to reach for its twice-to-beat card to send the Dyip packing​ and enter the semifinalist, where it will battle surprise entrant Rain or Shine.


More on the PBA: I think this story​ is not getting the attention it deserves. 



What we're up to next:


NBA! PBA! Basketball will switch to higher gear as the Philippine Cup enters its semifinal round, with intriguing matchups headed your way. Aside from the battle between the Beermen and the Elastopainters, we'll also have old rivals Barangay Ginebra and Meralco squaring off in  the other side of the semifinal fence. In the NBA, the playoffs is also kicking into high gear with the conference Finals looming. Stay up-to-date by keeping it here across all our platforms.


Number of the Week: 25


Number of athletes the Philippine Olympic Committee hopes it will field in this year's Paris Olympics.

 

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK


“We don 't have anyone to match up against them, but we will make things difficult for them.”


—Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, on his team's semifinal showdown against San Miguel Beer in the Philippine Cup. 

 

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See you next Friday!


Francis



Francis T. J. Ochoa is the Sports Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. For comments, suggestions and questions, hit him up on Twitter (@ftjochoaINQ).

Vivamax reaches another milestone with 11 million subscribers

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT


AT A GLANCE

  • To celebrate this 11-million milestone, the spotlight is on 11 new artists to heat Vivamax even more!


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Vivamax has reached another milestone! In just one year, Vivamax subscribers have grown to 11 million, up from 7 million in June 2023. Launched in January 2021, Vivamax is still the fastest-growing video-on-demand service in the country.  In three years, Vivamax’s content has vastly grown. To date, it has close to 500 titles, and the original productions are already nearing 200. Every week there are brand new releases, proving that Vivamax keeps pushing its limits in giving the audience immense satisfaction. To celebrate this 11-million milestone, the spotlight is on 11 new artists to heat Vivamax even more!Dyessa Garcia was first seen in “Tuhog” and “Araro” in 2023, then started playing a major role in “Dilig” in January of this year, followed by “Kabit” in February. Most recently, she played a character who explored her sexuality in the movie “Sweet Release”, opposite Vivamax Princess Ataska.  It enjoyed the top spot in Vivamax movies upon its release this past April. 

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Rica Gonzales made it easy for the viewers to go crazy over her from the time she showed off her alluring beauty in “Hibang” last year. Her follow up movies this year showed her versatility as an actress. She’s a manipulative bride in “Dilig”, a carefree girlfriend in “Mapanukso”, a sickly and weak wife in “Kapalit”, and a sexy dancer seeking a new life in “Dayo”.  


Christy Imperial was already in the company of today’s brightest actors in her first projects on Vivamax. She was part of the cast of “The Rain in España”, “La Querida”, “Dirty Ice Cream”, and “Asintado”. Even as she enters showbiz, Imperial still keeps up with her studies and other interests. She is good in swimming and volleyball, and can do ramp modelling. 

Arah Alonzo’s first two Vivamax movies were “Araro” and “Sex Games” in 2023. This year, she had lustful encounters in “Kalikot” and “Stag”. Alonzo had acting workshops as a child. Much later, she joined pageants and became part of “Sexy Babe”, a segment on It’s Showtime. She was then referred to the management of Jojo Veloso, which opened up opportunities for her.

Vern Kaye can sing and dance in real life. In reel life, she sure can play an unfaithful wife. In “Kasalo”, she hops in bed with Albie Casiño whom she met in a car sharing app. In “Salitan”, she gives in to temptation with a complete stranger even as she is married to the character of Nico Locco. Viewers should see what more Kaye has to offer in Vivamax. 

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Athena Red is of Filipino, Spanish and Kuwaiti descent. She is a culinary student, and has done modeling gigs. She describes herself as funny, but serious about making it in showbiz. Vivamax is cooking up something where her acting skills will be showcased. First on the list is “Ang Pintor at ang Paraluman”. 

Alessandra Cruz is completely new to the industry, but being here has been her dream since she was little. Discovered through talent agencies, Cruz says that she is eager to learn and is very grateful for the opportunity Vivamax is giving her. “Nurse Abi”, her first movie project, is coming out in July. 


Jenn Rosa was part of the series “Araro” in 2023. This May, she is one of the three lead stars in “Kulong”, a movie about three friends who aim to write a great screenplay. To get them inspired, they go on a sexual adventure. She also stars in “TL”, now streaming on Vivamax. Rosa’s beautiful and fit figure could be attributed to her love for vegetables. 

Candy Veloso hails from Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur. She moved to Manila just last year. Veloso admits that getting into showbiz was not in her plans, but her appearance in It’s Showtime segment Expecially For You went viral, and soon after she was discovered by Jojo Veloso. Her first acting experience was in “Kapalit”, and now she’s starring in “Dirty Ice Cream.”

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Mariane Saint has attended different workshops to prepare her for the challenging and titillating Vivamax movies in store for her. First on the list is “Top 1”. Keep tuned in for the release date, and find out if she’ll be a saint or a sinner. In an Instagram post, Saint has expressed her gratitude to her manager Lito De Guzman, and her excitement for her professional growth.

Skye Gonzaga is one of the metro’s hippiest DJs, and has just signed a contract as the official DJ artist under Viva Artist Talent Management. If you enjoy listening to her, you’ll also love watching her. Her voluptuous body is a sight to behold in her upcoming Vivamax movies, “Only Friends”, and “Ang Pintor at ang Paraluman.”  

Vivamax has built up the careers of many talented artists such as Angeli Khang, Azi Acosta, Yen Durano, Christine Bermas, Robb Guinto, Angela Morena, Micaella Raz and AJ Raval. Through the 2023 reality show,“Pantaxa (extreme 4play)”, Vivamax has also paved the way for beautiful, brave, and determined young women like Aiko Garcia, Apple Dy, and Angelica Hart to become the VMX Crushes that they are now. That said, the 11 new artists are definitely in good hands.