Battle of Streaks: BGK vs TNT in Batangas

Good morning! I'm back. After not eating dinner Sunday night, I am here again. Afterall, I was never a quitter. Especially when it comes to my passion for Ginebra. Tested.

So, tomorrow is the battle of streaks, if i may say. Why? For Tropang Texters, since they are on a 10-game winning streak this conference and for Gin Kings, well, the magic hasn't tarnished.. yes, they have been winning straight in their last 8 or 9 out-of-town games (somebody correct me please!!!)? Yes? Yes. So, as I was saying, this is going to be the battle of winning streaks. For Talk N Text, they will face the challenge of playing Gin Kings, the most loved team in the league. Imagine hearing "WALK OUT! WALK OUT! WALK OUT!" again.. Oh! And the famous "Gi-neb-ra! Gi-neb-ra! Gi-neb-ra!" chant.. Oh! This is going to be one helluva game, no one would dare miss.

Eric Menk was said to sit out for 2 or more games due to a strained muscle. And Ronald Tubid will be out tomorrow to serve his one-game suspension because of the Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 called against him last game when he allegedly extended an elbow to Jireh Ibañes of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

Mildon Ambres, Ginebra's 2nd import this season (who succeeded NBA veteran Awvee Storey) will now be replaced by Denham Brown (please open another tab and google it!). An insider said that he will arrive today. So, the crowd can't be sure yet if we'll see some action tomorrow.

In lieu with this, we will expect to see more playing time for our local heroes Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, and even new kabarangay Willie Miller.

Okay, I think this is getting boring now. I myself is not a fan of long articles. Please follow me for more information re: Ginebra and of course for your daily dose of random rants from me.. Hehe! http://twitter.com/thaniathania5 thanks much!!!

Our very own Cebuana sister Aubrey and the GinKings

with John Ferriols and Ronald Tubid

with William Wilson and Mildon Ambres

with Jayjay Helterbrand and Mark Caguioa

with Rudy Hatfield and Eric Menk

with Mark Caguioa (and as we all know, die-hard Caguioa fan si Aubs, yihee!!!)

Aubs, super happy ako for you, finally, nagka-moment na rin kayo ng mahal nating Ginebra! :) We love you! Totoong masaya kami for you! :)

Ginebra Lives Another Day, Displays Never-Say-Die Spirit

Barangay Cebu rejoices as Ginebra displays their Never-Say-Die attitude when they trip Alaska Aces in their out-of-town game last night, May 22, 2010.

Eric Menk showed some muscles as he owned the night with conference-high 25 points (and was later declared as the Best Player of the Game).

Mark "The Spark" Caguioa, Jayjay "The Fast" Helterbrand, Ronald "The Fearless" Tubid and Willie "Thriller" Miller also displayed remarkable performance when they all combined efforts to succumbed Cone's Aces to their 6th loss.

"Our players played their hearts out and that's just the way the Ginebra team should play come what may." Ginebra mentor Jong Uichico said.

Diamon Simpson on the other hand led the Aces with 24 points.

Cyrus Baguio, a former GinKing, finished with 17 points, and Tony Dela Cruz and Joe DeVance had 11 each.

This is another Ginebra classic so to speak, a classic come-from-behind victory..

Scores:

Ginebra 105 – Menk 25, Caguioa 20, Miller 12, Helterbrand 12, Ambres 10, Tubid 9, Hatfield 8, Villanueva 4, De Ocampo 3, Wilson 2, Cruz 0.

Alaska 93 – Simpson 24, Baguio 17, Dela Cruz 11, DeVance 11, Tenorio 9, Thoss 7, Fonacier 6, Borboran 4, Eman 2, Hugnatan 2, Dela Pena 0.

Quarter scores: 25-20; 46-50; 69-75; 105-93.

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.

Tnt Forfeits Game4, Ginebra Ties Series

A flagrant foul penalty 2 called against Tropang Texter Ranidel de Ocampo sparked their team's anger and led them to walk out of the game at exactly 1minute remaining in the 1st quarter of Game 4, Best-of-Five Quarterfinals Series. The dramatic walk-out scene forfeited the game, and tied the series to 2-2. A deciding game 5 will be held on Sunday 7:00pm, still at the Araneta Coliseum.

The controversial flagrant penalty 2 called against de Ocampo was a fitting call when he extended his arm to a driving Ronald Tubid of the Barangay Ginebra Kings. After the announcement, Talk N Text Head Coach Chot Reyes stood up and encouraged his men to walk out of the playing court thus making the crowd roar to mixed chants of happiness and overflowing joy.

The score, Bgk 27 - Tnt 20.

Intal Lifts Ginebra, Talk N Text Misses Outright Semis Spot, 105-82

JC Intal earned his 2nd straight Best Player of the Game recognition as he lifts Ginebra to a 105-82 win to grab a tie on the 3rd spot with Talk N Text Tropang Texters in the second round elimination of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup.

The Kings literally outscored the Tropang Texters in their rally in the 4th quarter, JC Intal contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds with the game's highlight -- a 360 degree power dunk under 2 minutes of the game.

It was also at the 4th quarter when Mark Caguioa, Ginebra's topgunner (reactivated from the injure list) made the crowd jump from their seats as he scored 8points, 4 of which were assists from JC Intal and Erik Menk.

Ronald Tubid added 18 points, 12 from Enrico Villanueva and 10 from Erik Menk.

Talk N Text, the league's top scoring team, to the fans surprise, was held idle as they continue to miss baskets even at the last 2 minutes point of the game.

Sunday Salvacion and Kevyn White's three points were also the game's highlights.

Talk N Text's Jimmy Alapag contributed 17, Jason Castro with 15 and Harvey Carey with 12.

Ginebra's next assignment is Alaska Aces come January 9 Saturday, at the Batangas City Sports Complex.

Scores:

Brgy. Ginebra 105 - Intal 19, Tubid 18, Villanueva 12, Menk 10, Cruz 8, Caguioa 8, Baguio 7, Wilson 6, Mamaril 6, Salvacion 6, White 5, Abarrientos 0.

Talk 'N Text 82 - Alapag 17, Castro 15, Carey 12, De Ocampo R. 11, Cardona 7, Belasco 5, Dillinger 4, Peek 4, Ritualo 0, Isip 3, Escobal 0, De Ocampo Y. 0.

Quarterscores: 28-20, 43-47, 74-70, 105-82

A Present To The Fans: Ginebra Wins Christmas Day Game

Undermanned Ginebra trips Coca Cola Tigers last December 25, 2009 as the KFC Philippine Cup continues. The game was held at the jam-packed Cuneta Astrodome.

Ronald Tubid, Cyrus Baguio and JC Intal led the team to winning the game as they forced a tie with Purefoods at 4th place with 9-6 win-loss record (Alaska 11-2, San Miguel 12-3, Talk N Text 10-5).

JC Intal finished with a career-best 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and a shot block. Ronald Tubid added 18 points and William Wilson 16 points and 12 rebounds while Cyrus Baguio gave 14 points. To the cheering fans' delight, JC Intal made 2 slam dunks, one two-handed, and the other a one-hand power dunk.

Ginebra Coach Jong Uichico, in his interviews, is very happy to see that his wingmen delivers especially during this time that his topgunners Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand and Junthy Valenzuela are not playing. They are very optimistic to improving their record, in the coming games by January.

Although not feeling well, Erik Menk and Kevyn White still played and showed good defense.


GINEBRA 106 — Intal 20, Tubid 18, Wilson 16, Baguio 14, Cruz 11, Villanueva 11, Mamaril 10, Abarrientos 6, White 0, Salvacion 0, Menk 0.

COCA-COLA 97 — Espino 21, Taulava 17, Cabagnot 16, Rizada 13, Rodriguez 10, Macapagal 8, Ross 6, Gonzales 3, Calimag 2, Cruz 1.
Quarters: 28-26, 61-54, 85-76, 106-97.

WAG MAG RELAX PAG GINEBRA ANG KALABAN!

Last night's game is one that reminds me of the 90s! Very classic Ginebra game indeed! That is what I would normally utter to brag about my favorite team, WAG MAG RELAX PAG GINEBRA ANG KALABAN! And the never-say-die-spirit lives on.

Enrico Villanueva has not impressed me much ever since he joined Ginebra, for reasons I don't wish to elaborate. Oh well, last night, he gets like 10,000 pogi points when he made a follow-up shot with not more than 10 seconds remaining. 2 BEAUTIFUL POINTS to earn the lead at 99-97 over the shocked faces of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters who have conquered almost all 3 first quarters of the game. Then veteran Johnny Abbarientos made a steal and converted two bonus points in the free throw line to snatch the GinKings’ 101-97 come-from-behind victory against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Saturday night at the Tacloban Convention Center.

The Kings stayed calm despite Elasto Painters almost dominating the game. And displayed a never-say-die attitude until the last seconds of the game. They are now tied for 3rd place with Talk N Text and Purefoods with identical 8-4 win-loss cards.

Eric Menk was named Best Player of the Game. He contributed 21 points. Ronald Tubid and Sunday Salvacion scored 17 points apiece, Cyrus Baguio added 9 points and Rookie Kevyn White made his presence felt as he scored 8 points.

Gabe Norwood ended with 22 points.

SCORES:

Barangay Ginebra 101- Menk 21, Tubid 17, Salvacion 17, Baguio 9, Abbarientos 8, White 8, Villanueva 7, Wilson 6, Mamaril 4, Alvarez 4, Intal 0.

Rain or Shine 97 – Norwood 22, Arana 17, Cruz 15, Chan 11, Tang 10, Laure 8, Reyes 6, Dulay 3, Hrabak 3, Ibanes 2, Telan 0.

Quarterscores: 21-21;48-48; 73-79; 101-97.

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 -- Photos

from aryen's cam :)
Ynares Center in Antipolo

Me tinatarget ako.. praktis galore. Hahaha!
I'm buying a gun! Soon! Tapos uunahin ko mga ref! LOL!

-me-

Aryen, nirereyp yung car ni JC!

Eto pang isang hibang.. hahaha!
Buti na lang, nung natapos na sila,
saka lumabas si JC to get something from his car. LOL!

Aryenbebe

Aurabebe

Pusakiko

Blurred lang. Junjun Cabatu, JC Intal, Ronald Tubid and kuya Junjun (staff)

JC Intal, Cyrus Baguio and Sunday Salvacion

Ronald Tubid (wuhoo ang kulet nya talaga,
sa ibang pictures na dipa uploaded, nag me-making faces pa sya)

Kuya Ronald with Patrice

Cyrus Baguio and Aura

Cyrus Baguio and Patrice

Cyrus Baguio and Aryen

Cyrus and Sunday

Aryen

Ako yan, ang gulo, di marunong kumuha!
Di nakuha yung talon ko. Joke.






Aryen -- di halatang adik!