Keep The Faith! Nagsisimula Pa Lang Ang Laban!

I have been closely monitoring blogs, article news, writeups in the past few days, especially after the historical Quarterfinals Series where Ginebra dethroned Talk N Text last February 7, 2009.

Sabi ng mayabang kong katext (kilala mo na kung sino ka), "O, arangkada ng Ginebra walang nakaawat o! 6th man ang crowd e, sira ang laro ng Walk N Text, magtambol na lang sila!" Sabi pa ng isa, "O, di pa 100% ang Fast and the Furious nyan ha!" And there would be endless stories to share, PAG NANANALO ANG GINEBRA. True! At pag talo? Walang naguusap sa facebook, busy ang status ng mga online sa ym, walang nagti-tweet, at aminin nyo, walang naghahapunan. Even on papers! Walang bumibili ng dyaryo, walang masulat, hmmn, tanong ko yan kahapon e. Dahil ba, yung mga writers, kabarangay din? Ü

And last Wednesday, after 5 grueling games, our beloved Barangay Ginebra Kings has been defeated by the Alaska Aces. Ouch! It's really painful not to see them win but it's much painful to see them fight eventhough you see them battered by their own weak bodies. Hindi na Alaska ang kalaban nila kundi sarili nila. Kita yung pagod sa kanila, esp kay Eric who got himself re-injured, pulled groin, then Celino, JC, Willie, Cyrus, Ronald, Enrico, lahat sila. But you know, this is when WE LOVE OUR TEAM THE MOST. Pag nadedehado. Because we know, this is when we are stronger, this is when we roar louder, this is when we stand up, to fight, to continue the battle. Nagsisimula pa lang ang laban. And knowing Ginebra, babawi kami, lalaban kami.

And before I end this entry, my eyes now swelling with mist, or, is it tears? Uhm. Well, i just can't help smiling every time i would remember Mark's performance last game. 23pts and he's still not 100% okay. And Kevyn White who fired two three-points! I just go speechless.

So, kabarangay, pagkatapos mong basahin to, offer a short prayer, as always, lagi nating ginagawa to, pagpray natin ang team.

Go ginebra! Fight, ginebra, fight! We never say die!

thaniathania5

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.

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.

Si JAYJAY rehistrado na, IKAW na lang ang hindi pa!

(JAYJAY and Patrice)

Si JAYJAY rehistrado na, IKAW na lang ang hindi pa!

Thania: Hi JAY! Remember the shorts you gave me?
Jay: Yeah..
Thania: I gave it to my boyfriend..
Jay: Really? Did he like it?
Thania: Yeah, SUPER!
Jay: Cool..
Thania: And now, we have something for you.. a shirt.. here..
Jay: Really? Thanks guys.. thanks..
Thania: It's XL, I'm not sure if it's your size.. if it's not, I'll get another one for you..
Jay: NO! This is fine, thank you, thanks guys, I APPRECIATE IT..
...
Jay: What's.. RE-HIS-TRA..
Thania: Uhm, you see it's already election period.. blah blah blah..
Jay: AH GETS KO NA.. Haha..
Thania: Haha.. Gets mo na.. :)

Si Pat? Wala syang ginawa, tinitigan lang nya ng bongga si JAYJAY. Hahaha!

Patrice w/ Celino Cruz - ang bagong paborito ng barangay!

Patrice w/ Kuya Ronald
trivia: marami na syang tattoo diba? Yung tattoo nya sa likod, me malaking TUBID na nakalagay, tapos, verse sa Bible.. John 3:16.

Patrice w/ Cyrus Baguio - ang hero ng barangay sa huling 2 games nito

Patrice w/ Willie Wilson na nice na nice!
trivia: nagta-Tagalog na sya, pakonti-konti.
And the last time I heard, he's studying. :)

Isa na namang birhen ang nakapunta sa Green Meadows.. ayi! Yup, you read it right. It was Patrice Eugenio, isa sa mga founding members ng Jamships family. Look at the pictures, masayang masaya talaga sya. Pero di gaya pag nasa Araneta o Cuneta sya, behave sya kanina.. hahaha!

Unstoppable Ginebra Outshines Rain or Shine

Cyrus Baguio of the Barangay Ginebra Kings is KFC/Accel-PBA Press Corps' Player of the Week for the period Nov. 2 to 8. Congratulations Skyrus! :) Job well done!

Sa 2 magkasunod na games (vs Barako Bull at Rain or Shine), ipinakita ni Skyrus kung paano naaasahan ang isang tulad nya sa oras ng kagipitan. Sa tulong ng iba pang players ng mahal nating koponan gaya nila Ronald Tubid, William Wilson, Eric Menk, Sunday Salvacion, JC Intal, Celino Cruz, Billy Mamaril, pinatunayan ng Ginebra na hindi porket wala ang Fast and the Furious (Mark Caguioa at Jayjay Helterbrand dahil sa mga tinamong injury) ay basta na lang sila panghihinaan ng loob at susuko. Sapagkat ipinakita ng koponan kung gano sila dapat pangilagan sa pagpapatuloy ng PBA Phillipine Cup.

Sa laro kagabi, nagpakitang-gilas muli si Cyrus at niyakap ang sistema ni Coach Jong Uichico. Itinanghal din syang Best Player of the Game.

Samantala, nagpakitang-gilas ang mga bagong kabarangay na sina Celino Cruz, Rich Alvarez at Kevin White na sumikwat ng 10, 2 at 7 puntos ayon sa pagkakasunod-sunod.

Inaasahang kakikitaan pa ng mas mabangis na opensa at depensa ang Barangay Ginebra Kings sa pagpapatuloy ng liga sa pagbabalik ni Jayjay Helterbrand next game, vs Burger King sa isang out-of-town game.

Scores:

Ginebra 86 - Baguio 17, Intal 11, Cruz 10, Tubid 9, Salvacion 9, Menk 8, White 7, Mamaril 7, Wilson 4, Alvarez 2, Villanueva 2, Kramer 0.

Rain or Shine 77 - Cruz 14, Reyes 14, Chan 8, Hrabak 8, Arellano 7, Norwood 7, Telan 6, Mercado 4, Tang 4, Arana 4, Laure 1, Ibanes 0.

Quarterscores: 26-17, 44-35, 66-53, 86-77