Hello Semis!

It has always been hard when you have an unhealthy lineup. Most especially when your team is Caguioa-less and Helterbrand-less and hefty Junthy Valenzuela is sidelined by an injury. Good thing it's not always just about having healthy and fit players, but sometimes, you know, having an ALLY is really what everthing is all about. If you keep on believing in Him, if you never lose your faith, if you never say die.. If, everything seems to be hopeless but you just keep your faith, you keep your fingers crossed, you keep cheering and fighting for what you believe in, then, there's a prize. And that is what we, the fans of the most popular team in town is holding on to. We started strong, first quarter of the deciding Quarterfinals Game 5 match versus Talk N Text Tropang Texters, the players never lose their focus on their gameplan, they keep their presence of mind. Each rebound means everything. Every basket attempt is like one precious ball of prophecy. Until the last 2 minutes of the game, the GinKings keep their composure, they played with their hearts, they played it big. And that is why from 0-1, 0-2, 1-2, 2-2, we now move forward to Semifinals of the 2010 KFC-PBA Philippine Cup. Good job JC Intal, Erik Menk, Sunday Salvacion, Ronald Tubid, Enrico Villanueva, Willie Wilson, Kevyn White, Celino Cruz, Billy Mamaril, Rich Alvarez, Doug Kramer, Cyrus Baguio! We are truly proud of you!

Hello Semis! The GinKings, healthy or not, will face the challenges with a big heart.

Pictures -- Music Bisig Para Sa Mga Bida

Jamships at Kuya Sunday

Kuya Ronald

Aryen

Patrice, Aryen and Aura

Sila ulit..

Jamships at Junthy

Jamships at Kuya Junjun

Sila ulit.. :)

The Rocket JC Intal

Pat umayos ka, picture na!

Ginebra!

Jamships at Kuya Billy

Cyrus "Skyrus" Baguio

Kuya Ronald

Sila ulit.. :)

Cyrus, Aura, Kuya Ronald at Junthy

Rich, Kuya Junjun, JC at Kuya Sunday

Kuya Sunday


Rich Alvarez

Mamakiko at Babykiko



Aura and Aryen

As promised.. here are the pictures from my videocam :) thanks to Aura..

Purefoods Trips Ginebra, KEVYN WHITE, Almost A Hero

Roger Yap led the Purefoods TJ Giants to trip Ginebra off its winning streak as the 2nd Round of 2010 KFC Philippine Cup Elimination Series continues, 88-81. It was an off night for the Kings if I may say, as Ronald Tubid, hero of their last two games was not seen action, finishing 8 points only.

PJ Simon contributed 14 points to help the TJ Giants snatch the win from the injury-infested Barangay Ginebra Kings.

Kings Rookie KEVYN WHITE, who scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter made his presence felt as he gave the entire barangay crowd a lift, in spirit, in morale and made every Giant's confidence skip down to zero. During his amazing moments, his closest in the team, Jayjay Helterbrand and Erik Menk were seen with big smiles and skipping and jumping in happiness, too. Mark Caguioa said that they pushed to give more minutes to their promising rookie as they know what he can do in the hardcourt.

Junthy Valenzuela is said to play next week and Celino Cruz in 3 weeks.

The scores:

PUREFOODS 89 - Yap R. 21, Simon 14, Yap J. 13, Maierhofer 9, Pingris 9, Reavis 8, Allado 8, Artadi 7, Timberlake 0, Salvador 0, adducul 0.

GINEBRA 81 - Baguio 19, White 14, Mamaril 10, Tubid 8, Menk 8, Abbarientos 7, Intal 6, Wilson 3, Salvacion 3, Alvarez 2, Villanueva 1.

QUARTERSCORES: 24-19, 43-34, 65-57, 89-81.

Ginebra Time Tomorrow!

Hello fellas! :) Ginebra time tomorrow! :) I know we are all excited to see the team again. But also, a part of us will always be worried about the players not able to play tomorrow. First is Willie Wilson, team's power forward as he was called against for a flagrant foul penalty 2 on their game vs Coke last November 27. Second is Mr. Fearless himself Ronald Tubid, who in their last game contributed 33 big points -- he mentioned he has a dislocated finger then, and although I have not talked to him about this, I am thinking that that could be the reason for him to rest for one game. And then thirdly, Celino Cruz who hurt himself in the wrist when he dived to save a ball on their game vs Talk N Text Tropang Texters. I am really worried about the team, Mark Caguioa is out, Jayjay Helterbrand is not playing, and veteran Junthy Valenzuela is out for the entire conference. Let us continuously pray for the team. People expected to show exceptional ball skills are Cyrus Baguio, JC Intal, Billy Mamaril, Rich Alvarez and rookie Kevyn White who will be given more minutes with the absence of Celino Cruz.

Music Bisig Para Sa Mga Bida

I got the information about this charity concert about a week ago, a member of this family sent a group message, saying she was able to catch the advertisement via Brgy LS FM. I then had to confirm it with Tatay (Ginebra staff) and he gladly advised me of the much-needed details.

It was said that there'll be local bands playing, that there'll be a raffle for everyone, yadida-dida.. but the most delicious news there is, is that the Barangay Ginebra Kings will also be there for an autograph-signing of some sort! Weee! :)

So much for the pasa-calle. We went there, Aura, Patrice, Aryen and myself. Antipolo is not very far away from Manila. Just 45-60 mins travel time, I think. But it was all worth it. Ginebra will be there, too!!!

Thanks to Kuya Junjun, he accompanied us all the way to the backstage (whoa! Instant VIP access) where we saw our very own GinKings -- Ronald Tubid, Sunday Salvacion, Cyrus Baguio, Junjun Cabatu, Billy Mamaril, Rich Alvarez, JC Intal, Junthy Valenzuela and Mr. Furious himself, Mark Caguioa.

Too bad, we can't upload the pictures yet, for some reasons. But, we will, soon. As soon as possible, promise.

We actually didn't wait for them to go upstage, since we noticed that it is almost drizzling, we didn't bring umbrellas, we decided to go home as early as 6:30 PM.

It was all fun fun fun! :)

BGK is Simply Unstoppable

BGK is undeniably, unstoppable, won their 6th straight wins! Last night, they battled with Purefoods TJ Giants minus Mark "The Spark" Caguioa -- who is still in the US, & Junthy "The Hitman" Valenzuela -- who is set to be back in action in 2 weeks time, is still nursing a scar in his left knee. With 12 deadlocks & 13 lead changes, anyone would say, it is anybody's ballgame. But Ginebra showed they are the true champions, emerged as the sole winner among the other 2 SMC teams who rallied last night -- San Miguel Beermen (suffered from Burger Kings Whoppers) & Purefoods TJ Giants.

13,668 fans showed their undying support to their respective teams, cheered & jeered the whole night.

David Noel, who was declared the Best Player of the Game, again, brought the house down with game high 30 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists & led the Barangay Ginebra Kings to winning the game. Jayjay Anthony Helterbrand patiently added 20 points (a sum of which came from the charities). Other contributors were Erik Menk - 14 points. Billy Mamaril Jr. - 12 points. Ronald Tubid & Cyrus Baguio gave 11 points apiece. Whereas JC Intal, Chico Lanete, Rafi Reavis & Paul Artadi poured a couple of jumpers & displayed great hustle & D.

Quaters: 28-25, 62-56, 89-83, 116-109