1. Jong Uichico
2. Ryan Gregorio
3. Tab Baldwin
4. Robert Jaworski Sr.
5. Norman Black
6. Rajko Toroman
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
THE BIGGER PROBLEM OF MVP, SBP AND GILAS PILIPINAS
The bigger problem of MVP, SBP and Gilas Pilipinas is not the search for a new coach. It is the stigma and shame of shooting at the opponent's basket in the recent Asian Games.
To this day, no one from the MVP group has publicly acknowledged that what Coach Chot Reyes did at the Asian Games of instructing his players to shoot at the opponent's basket was an insult to the sport and the entire Filipino people. There can never be forgiveness for the dastardly act if the perpetrators refuse to ask for forgiveness much less acknowledge the harm that was done. To my mind, support for Gilas Pilipinas, even with a new set of players and coach, will dramatically decrease as the shame of that particular incident is conveniently swept under the rug.
Interestingly, Tab Baldwin, the new Gilas coach, was a consultant at the time of the incident. He never lifted a finger to stop the incident from taking place. In fact, Baldwin, in an interview, said that "reaction to it was an overreaction". If only for this, Baldwin does not deserve to represent Filipinos through Gilas Pilipinas.
To this day, no one from the MVP group has publicly acknowledged that what Coach Chot Reyes did at the Asian Games of instructing his players to shoot at the opponent's basket was an insult to the sport and the entire Filipino people. There can never be forgiveness for the dastardly act if the perpetrators refuse to ask for forgiveness much less acknowledge the harm that was done. To my mind, support for Gilas Pilipinas, even with a new set of players and coach, will dramatically decrease as the shame of that particular incident is conveniently swept under the rug.
Interestingly, Tab Baldwin, the new Gilas coach, was a consultant at the time of the incident. He never lifted a finger to stop the incident from taking place. In fact, Baldwin, in an interview, said that "reaction to it was an overreaction". If only for this, Baldwin does not deserve to represent Filipinos through Gilas Pilipinas.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BIKE CHALLENGE 2014
The Manila to Tagaytay Bike Challenge, happening on November 29, welcomes bikers and cyclists who are looking for a fun day out in Tagaytay. The challenge welcomes elite, amateur, recreational and parent-child teams with trophies and cash prizes awaiting the top 3 finishers in the different categories. Categories include Road Bike, MTB, Folding Bike, Kid's Bike and Mini-Bike.
Race director Philip Aquino Pale said that the bike challenge will be very interesting since local and foreign entries have signified their intention to participate. Various cycling clubs from Manila, Benguet, Isabela, Tarlac and Singapore have already registered.
Would-be participants can pay the registration fee at any BDO branch under the account name Renderfarm Graphics with account number 5470348017. The registration fees are from P600 to P1,200, depending on the category.
So, enthusiasts, get your bikes ready and experience the early Christmas breeze of Tagaytay through the Manila To Tagaytay Bike Challenge 2014 of Renderfarms Graphics.
Race director Philip Aquino Pale said that the bike challenge will be very interesting since local and foreign entries have signified their intention to participate. Various cycling clubs from Manila, Benguet, Isabela, Tarlac and Singapore have already registered.
Would-be participants can pay the registration fee at any BDO branch under the account name Renderfarm Graphics with account number 5470348017. The registration fees are from P600 to P1,200, depending on the category.
So, enthusiasts, get your bikes ready and experience the early Christmas breeze of Tagaytay through the Manila To Tagaytay Bike Challenge 2014 of Renderfarms Graphics.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
HUWAG PADALA SA DRAMA NI COACH CHOT REYES
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Ipinagbigay-alam na ni Coach Chot Reyes sa SBP at kay MVP na huwag na siyang ikonsidera bilang susunod na Gilas coach. Sa kanyang ginawa, tila naging mapagparaya at kapuri-puri si Coach Chot Reyes.
Subalit para sa mapanuri, mapapansin na pinangunahan lang ni Coach Chot ang magiging desisyon ng SBP. Mas nakakahiya kasi na malaman ng sambayan na hindi siya ikinunsidera bilang Gilas coach ng Search Committee. Kaya mas mainam na yung unahan na niya ang SBP at sabihing wag na siyang isama sa shortlist.
Kung tutuusin, hindi na rin naman kailangan na mag-withdraw ni Coach Chot. Ang pagbuo ng Search Committee ng SBP ay matinding pahiwatig na para kay Coach Chot Reyes na ayaw na sa kanya. Na ang pagbuo ng Search Committe ay para makapagsagawa ng pagbabago sa Gilas Pilipinas. Na ito ay tanda na papalitan na siya.
Maaari rin na pinagsabihan na ng SBP si Coach Chot Reyes na sabihin na nagwi-wthdraw na siya sa nominasyon sa shortlist. Ito ay para makaiwas na rin sa matinding kahihiyan si Coach Chot Reyes. Sa ginawang withdrawal ni Coach Chot, siya pa ngayon ang mukhang bayani.
Ano pa man ang dahilan, ang mahalaga, wala na si Coach Chot sa Gilas Pilipinas. Sana naman, ang papalit kay Coach Chot ay magaling, marespeto sa players, emotionally stable at di hangad ang iangat lamang ang sarili.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
A DEEP DARK SECRET
Who is this controversial sports personality who seems to get away with what he wants. Despite his mediocre performance, this sports personality is left untouched by critical hands.
According to a very well-informed source, sports personality can get his way because people around him are scared to reprimand him at the very least. People are so careful not to upset the sports personality because controversial sports personality knows a deep dark secret. The secret is so sensitive and damaging that it can bring everyone down.
Can you guess who the sports personality is ?
According to a very well-informed source, sports personality can get his way because people around him are scared to reprimand him at the very least. People are so careful not to upset the sports personality because controversial sports personality knows a deep dark secret. The secret is so sensitive and damaging that it can bring everyone down.
Can you guess who the sports personality is ?
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
MY SHORTLIST FOR THE NEW GILAS ELITE COACH
Whether Coach Chot Reyes likes it or not, he must face the fact that he is out as Gilas head coach. Whether he accepts it or not, his stint with the national team is over.
SBP created a search committee that is tasked to come up with a shortlist of candidates who are qualified to replace the emotionally unstable Chot Reyes. As a basketball fan, I have come up with my own shortlist. My shortlist includes :
1. Ramon Fernandez - PBA's greatest player was a playing coach at the peak of his career. His experience as a bemedalled national player will serve him well in international tournaments. His tirades against Coach Chot Reyes shows his great respect for the game.
2. Boyet Fernandez - The one-time PBA Coach of the Year has won just about every tournament his teams have participated in. He led San Beda to a five-peat and gave five titles to NLEX Road Warriors in the DLeague. He currently coaches NLEX in the big league.
3. Alex Compton - The Philippine-born American coach is currently creating a miracle with his Alaska team. Surely, he must be doing something right with a team that does not have much talented players in its lineup.
4. Rajko Toroman - The original Gilas coach deserves a second look as he knows the Gilas program down to its roots. But Coach Toroman must contend with too much politics should he become Gilas coach once again.
Who are in your shortlist ?
SBP created a search committee that is tasked to come up with a shortlist of candidates who are qualified to replace the emotionally unstable Chot Reyes. As a basketball fan, I have come up with my own shortlist. My shortlist includes :
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1. Ramon Fernandez - PBA's greatest player was a playing coach at the peak of his career. His experience as a bemedalled national player will serve him well in international tournaments. His tirades against Coach Chot Reyes shows his great respect for the game.
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2. Boyet Fernandez - The one-time PBA Coach of the Year has won just about every tournament his teams have participated in. He led San Beda to a five-peat and gave five titles to NLEX Road Warriors in the DLeague. He currently coaches NLEX in the big league.
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| courtesy of pba.inquirer.net |
3. Alex Compton - The Philippine-born American coach is currently creating a miracle with his Alaska team. Surely, he must be doing something right with a team that does not have much talented players in its lineup.
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| courtesy of pba.inquirer.net |
4. Rajko Toroman - The original Gilas coach deserves a second look as he knows the Gilas program down to its roots. But Coach Toroman must contend with too much politics should he become Gilas coach once again.
Who are in your shortlist ?
Saturday, November 1, 2014
ON THE NEW GILAS COACH
Several names have come up with regards to the new possible head coach of Gilas Pilipinas. The more prominent names being mentioned include Tab Baldwin and Coach Tim Cone.
While Tab Baldwin and Coach Tim Cone are highly qualified for the position, I am seriously against having them as Gilas head coach. To this day, they have not condemned what Coach Chot Reyes did at the last Asian Games in Korea. In fact, they maintain that Coach Chot did not do anything wrong in Korea. While a lot of Filipinos find Coach Chot's antics at the Asian Games terribly vulgar, shameless and a disgrace, Coach Tim Cone and Tab Baldwin act as if they are not offended by what Coach Chot did.
What Gilas Pilipinas needs is a coach who has the right moral character. A coach who will not be at the mercy of certain individuals or group. A coach who is knowledgeable enough to win tournaments at the Asian level at the very least. And a coach who knows who he serves first and foremost.
While Tab Baldwin and Coach Tim Cone are highly qualified for the position, I am seriously against having them as Gilas head coach. To this day, they have not condemned what Coach Chot Reyes did at the last Asian Games in Korea. In fact, they maintain that Coach Chot did not do anything wrong in Korea. While a lot of Filipinos find Coach Chot's antics at the Asian Games terribly vulgar, shameless and a disgrace, Coach Tim Cone and Tab Baldwin act as if they are not offended by what Coach Chot did.
What Gilas Pilipinas needs is a coach who has the right moral character. A coach who will not be at the mercy of certain individuals or group. A coach who is knowledgeable enough to win tournaments at the Asian level at the very least. And a coach who knows who he serves first and foremost.
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