Francis M was discharged last September 10, but he's back in the hospital for his second batch of chemotherapy treatment.
Let's continue praying that he knocks out the Big C.
For updates, you may check out his multiply here.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
GO ATENEO! One big fight!
The long wait is over!
Coach Norman Black finally got a taste of a UAAP championship after his team, the Ateneo Blue Eagles swept archrival De La Salle in the best-of-3-series of the men's basketball finals in the 71st season of UAAP.
Black has been coaching the Blue Eagles for 4 seasons now and has been unfortunate to give them the title. He actually had his chance in 2006 when the Ateneo Blue Eagles faced the UST Growling Tigers in the finals. Ateneo won the first game but lost the next two. It was really heartbreaking for him and there were even talks to kick him out, but eventually died down.
Ateneo stuck with Black, and last night, Black proved that Ateneo made the right decision. THE BLUE EAGLES ARE THE 2008 CHAMPIONS!
It was all worth the wait. :)
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In politics, sore losers always come up with lame excuses. This also happens in sports competition, especially in basketball. The losing team, almost always, blames the referees, the officiating. And as expected, DLSU Coach Franz Pumaren, thinks this was what prevented them from defending their crown, even insinuating that it was already scripted! YEAH RIGHT!
LEARN TO ACCEPT DEFEAT, MAN!
Ateneo beat La Salle twice in the elims and also swept your team in the finals. It's not like those were close games, pare. Besides, it's basketball. There will always be fouls that will be called and there will also be non-calls. You learn to live with them. You of all people should know that. And it's not like Ateneo got all the favorable calls. Come on, Rabeh Al-Hussaini sat down the whole first half because he was slapped with two fouls already. And it was just like 3 minutes or so had gone by the first quarter.
Black shouted at the referees and threw his ID on the floor in frustration, but that was it. He then made adjustments. Again, it's basketball. If your main player is not able to play, field in the other guys. If they play well, good, if not, make them. It's a team sport, right? Don't blame the refs if suddenly one of your top players gets thrown out (because of his own doing!) and another fouls out (also because of his own doing). Akala ko ba magaling kang coach? Magaling ka lang palang mamasa ng sisi sa iba!
DO NOT FRIGGIN' BLAME THE REFEREES!
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TWO WILL NEVER BE GREATER THAN THREE!
Do you remember the score between Ateneo and La Salle last year? In the five times they met, Ateneo got the upperhand, winning three games to La Salle's two. But La Salle did win, probably, the 2 most important games in the UAAP. They eliminated Ateneo to face UE in the finals and eventually won the crown. Because of that win, the Archers told the whole Philippines, that it's one of those instances, that 2 is greater than 3.
Which should be corrected right away, lest, other countries would think that we are really poor in math.
The Green Archers probably still believe that two is still greater than three. And maybe it served as one of their motivations when they lost Game 1. Ateneo had beaten them three times already after that game. Guys, 2 will never be greater than three! Akala nyo makaka-dalawang sunod uli kayo? Belat nyo!
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Ok, ok.
I'm not from Ateneo. Pero ang kuya ko true-blue Atenean. :P My 2 other brothers studied at Ateneo Grade School. Yun nga lang, they didn't graduate there 'coz my parents had to pull them out kasi they couldn't afford to send 3 kids at Ateneo na. :D And my dad taught at Ateneo (nung time na wala pako sa mundong ito).
Plus, I'm also a big fan of Norman Black! I just love the guy. Hehe!
So can you blame me? :P
GO ATENEO! One big fight! \m/
Coach Norman Black finally got a taste of a UAAP championship after his team, the Ateneo Blue Eagles swept archrival De La Salle in the best-of-3-series of the men's basketball finals in the 71st season of UAAP.
Black has been coaching the Blue Eagles for 4 seasons now and has been unfortunate to give them the title. He actually had his chance in 2006 when the Ateneo Blue Eagles faced the UST Growling Tigers in the finals. Ateneo won the first game but lost the next two. It was really heartbreaking for him and there were even talks to kick him out, but eventually died down.
Ateneo stuck with Black, and last night, Black proved that Ateneo made the right decision. THE BLUE EAGLES ARE THE 2008 CHAMPIONS!
It was all worth the wait. :)
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In politics, sore losers always come up with lame excuses. This also happens in sports competition, especially in basketball. The losing team, almost always, blames the referees, the officiating. And as expected, DLSU Coach Franz Pumaren, thinks this was what prevented them from defending their crown, even insinuating that it was already scripted! YEAH RIGHT!
LEARN TO ACCEPT DEFEAT, MAN!
Ateneo beat La Salle twice in the elims and also swept your team in the finals. It's not like those were close games, pare. Besides, it's basketball. There will always be fouls that will be called and there will also be non-calls. You learn to live with them. You of all people should know that. And it's not like Ateneo got all the favorable calls. Come on, Rabeh Al-Hussaini sat down the whole first half because he was slapped with two fouls already. And it was just like 3 minutes or so had gone by the first quarter.
Black shouted at the referees and threw his ID on the floor in frustration, but that was it. He then made adjustments. Again, it's basketball. If your main player is not able to play, field in the other guys. If they play well, good, if not, make them. It's a team sport, right? Don't blame the refs if suddenly one of your top players gets thrown out (because of his own doing!) and another fouls out (also because of his own doing). Akala ko ba magaling kang coach? Magaling ka lang palang mamasa ng sisi sa iba!
DO NOT FRIGGIN' BLAME THE REFEREES!
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TWO WILL NEVER BE GREATER THAN THREE!
Do you remember the score between Ateneo and La Salle last year? In the five times they met, Ateneo got the upperhand, winning three games to La Salle's two. But La Salle did win, probably, the 2 most important games in the UAAP. They eliminated Ateneo to face UE in the finals and eventually won the crown. Because of that win, the Archers told the whole Philippines, that it's one of those instances, that 2 is greater than 3.
Which should be corrected right away, lest, other countries would think that we are really poor in math.
The Green Archers probably still believe that two is still greater than three. And maybe it served as one of their motivations when they lost Game 1. Ateneo had beaten them three times already after that game. Guys, 2 will never be greater than three! Akala nyo makaka-dalawang sunod uli kayo? Belat nyo!
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Ok, ok.
I'm not from Ateneo. Pero ang kuya ko true-blue Atenean. :P My 2 other brothers studied at Ateneo Grade School. Yun nga lang, they didn't graduate there 'coz my parents had to pull them out kasi they couldn't afford to send 3 kids at Ateneo na. :D And my dad taught at Ateneo (nung time na wala pako sa mundong ito).
Plus, I'm also a big fan of Norman Black! I just love the guy. Hehe!
So can you blame me? :P
GO ATENEO! One big fight! \m/
Sunday, September 21, 2008
A date with my dad
Last night, my dad and I watched the concert of Jim, Boboy & Danny, collectively known as the Apo Hiking Society or APO at the Araneta Coliseum. And man, did we have a blast!
The APO still has it. They truly are icons of the Philippine music industry.
And the songs! Classic. Timeless. Even if they made some re-arrangements to some of their songs, as a part of "re-inventing" themselves to connect to the younger generation, they still did not disappoint. The songs still had that distinct APO sound. What's also outstanding to note is their happy banter. It clearly showed that what they have is a great and genuine friendship. A bond that had lasted 39 years and still counting. Of course, it would not be APO if there'd be no social relevance. They made their social commentaries funny and witty and not so bland like the current state of politics here in the country. Oops, let me not go into that. :)
Overall, it was a great show. Jim, Boboy and Danny involved the audience and it's pretty interesting to say that the fans were also "game." The crowd was also very appreciative, judging from the way each song was received with applause before and after they sang it. No doubt, I can say that, everyone had a grand time. Proof of this was the standing ovation the APO received when the show was finally over.
Now, my dad and I can say, that we're no longer APO virgins. Right Danny? Hehe!
XS
I'm glad my dad really had a great time. He can't stop making kwento to my brothers and sister when we got home. :) Sulit yung treat ko sa kanya. Hehe!
The APO still has it. They truly are icons of the Philippine music industry.
And the songs! Classic. Timeless. Even if they made some re-arrangements to some of their songs, as a part of "re-inventing" themselves to connect to the younger generation, they still did not disappoint. The songs still had that distinct APO sound. What's also outstanding to note is their happy banter. It clearly showed that what they have is a great and genuine friendship. A bond that had lasted 39 years and still counting. Of course, it would not be APO if there'd be no social relevance. They made their social commentaries funny and witty and not so bland like the current state of politics here in the country. Oops, let me not go into that. :)
Overall, it was a great show. Jim, Boboy and Danny involved the audience and it's pretty interesting to say that the fans were also "game." The crowd was also very appreciative, judging from the way each song was received with applause before and after they sang it. No doubt, I can say that, everyone had a grand time. Proof of this was the standing ovation the APO received when the show was finally over.
Now, my dad and I can say, that we're no longer APO virgins. Right Danny? Hehe!
XS
I'm glad my dad really had a great time. He can't stop making kwento to my brothers and sister when we got home. :) Sulit yung treat ko sa kanya. Hehe!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
US Open 2008 Summary
A few entries back, I wrote that I wish Rafa Nadal would have an excellent stint in the US Open. Well, he actually fared better this year, reaching the semis for the very first time. In fact, it was really great to know that he got farther than the fourth round. Still, it was a lil heart-breaking when he lost to Andy Murray in four sets in the semis. I bet a lot of tennis fans were expecting another Rafa Nadal-Roger Federer final. It could have been more exciting to watch these two guys go up against each other third in a row this year. Especially with Federer chasing his 13th grand slam and 5th consecutive US Open title (and first title for the year) and Rafa winning in a surface he's not really comfortable with. But not to take anything away from Murray, he did have a terrific showing this year, until FEDex beat him in the final.
So is the old Roger Federer back? As far as I'm concerned, he never left. Sure, he was greatly affected when he got sick, but there are also guys out there who can give him a run for his money. That's what Novak Djokovic did in the semis of the Australian Open. And though Rafa had an easy time beating him in the French Open, it was a different story in Wimbledon. It wasn't a walk in the park for both of them, but the spaniard emerged as the winner.
It wasn't just because he had off-days. He can be beaten as well.
Pero sige na nga, I give it to Roger Federer. He truly is, one, if not, the greatest tennis player to have ever played the sport.
So is the old Roger Federer back? As far as I'm concerned, he never left. Sure, he was greatly affected when he got sick, but there are also guys out there who can give him a run for his money. That's what Novak Djokovic did in the semis of the Australian Open. And though Rafa had an easy time beating him in the French Open, it was a different story in Wimbledon. It wasn't a walk in the park for both of them, but the spaniard emerged as the winner.
It wasn't just because he had off-days. He can be beaten as well.
Pero sige na nga, I give it to Roger Federer. He truly is, one, if not, the greatest tennis player to have ever played the sport.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
A night to remember: An Eraserheads Experience
It's been a week since the Eraserheads' one-night reunion concert and I still can't get over it.
I've read a lot of blogs, have seen thousands of pictures and have been a constant visitor of You Tube over the past week. The Eraserheads fever is still in the air. I can still smell it. :)
The Eraserheads' one-night reunion concert was held last Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Bonifacio Open Field in Taguig. Thousands of people came to witness the band, dubbed as the "Beatles of the Philippines," perform together again after 6 long years.
Excitement was written on everyone's faces. When the timer was flashed on screen, everyone, me included, screamed our lungs out during the last 10 seconds. It was like New Year's Eve. Funny thing is, we did that for every last 10 seconds of every minute. Ang kulit, hehe!
And then there they were. All four of them. In one stage.
It was so surreal.
It was also so fitting to have Alapaap as the first song. It was only the beginning and yet, super parang nasa alapaap na talaga yung feeling. The impact of the song was made even stronger by the fireworks and of course, the fans singing along.
From the first to the last song of the first set, the crowd was so pumped up. There were even chants of "group hug" in between songs. And nakikisigaw rin kami ng mga kasama ko since malapit kami dun sa mga guys who started it. Hehe! (Note: nasa patron kami. I think kalat-kalat naman yung sumisigaw ng group hug. Basta from where we at, nasa unahan lang namin yung mga guys na sumisigaw.) Anyhow, the band performed 15 wonderful songs for their first set. Actually, I already got more than my money's worth when they played "Shake yer head," one of my many, many favorites. I told my sister "Ok nako, tinugtog na nila yung Shake yer head KO."
First break.
Supposedly, it was a just a 20-minute break. But it took longer. Then, Raimund, Buddy and Markus showed up on stage, with Lally, Ely's sister. No sign of Ely. Clearly, there was something wrong with this picture.
And then the announcement was made.
The concert had to be cut short because Ely was rushed to the hospital.
People were so shocked. I was shocked. I was nearly in tears. We were asked to say a silent prayer for Ely and it felt kinda strange. I felt like I was praying for someone I know personally. Someone like family.
'Though it had to end on a sad note, I was glad and a bit surprised because I didn't hear any boos or jeers from the crowd. Everyone was very understanding. We were one in saying, though indirectly, that Ely's health is far more important than getting our (full) money's worth. But come to think of it, we did get more than our money's worth already. I, personally, didn't feel like I was short-changed. Come on, 15 songs pare! Magrereklamo ka pa ba nun?!? Naman, naman.
O sige, at one point, you'd feel bitin. Bitin in the sense that I didn't want them to stop playing. It's not like they planned to cut the concert short, that it was intentional. Remember, it was just supposed to be a 20-minute break. They were to play 15 more songs. It wasn't the band's fault that it had to end that way, nor Ely's. And 15 songs is 15 songs! Super sulit parin.
I've read insensitive remarks and heard negative comments about the concert and the members of the band. I choose to not dwell on those. I know better. And oh yeah, I am still overwhelmed by the whole experience. :) I won't let any guy/girl, I don't even know, ruin that for me. Belat nyo. :P
This early, there have been talks about a part 2. It will have to wait. The most important thing right now is for Ely to recover fully. We all don't want him to go under the knife again, do we?
Let me end this post by giving thanks to the following:
1. Marlboro/Philip Morris (which is quite ironic, because I don't smoke and I hate cigarettes, "irresponsible smokers," if there's such a thing, etc.)
2. Sony-BMG/Radiohead Productions (for taking over PM)
3. The Fans (if not for our endless pangungulit for a reunion, malamang walang one-night reunion concert)
4. And of course, Eraserheads, the band, itself.
To Ely, Raimund, Buddy and Markus, thank you so much for setting aside your differences and for giving us a one helluva show. It was definitely a night I will never forget. :)
I've read a lot of blogs, have seen thousands of pictures and have been a constant visitor of You Tube over the past week. The Eraserheads fever is still in the air. I can still smell it. :)
The Eraserheads' one-night reunion concert was held last Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Bonifacio Open Field in Taguig. Thousands of people came to witness the band, dubbed as the "Beatles of the Philippines," perform together again after 6 long years.
Excitement was written on everyone's faces. When the timer was flashed on screen, everyone, me included, screamed our lungs out during the last 10 seconds. It was like New Year's Eve. Funny thing is, we did that for every last 10 seconds of every minute. Ang kulit, hehe!
And then there they were. All four of them. In one stage.
It was so surreal.
It was also so fitting to have Alapaap as the first song. It was only the beginning and yet, super parang nasa alapaap na talaga yung feeling. The impact of the song was made even stronger by the fireworks and of course, the fans singing along.
From the first to the last song of the first set, the crowd was so pumped up. There were even chants of "group hug" in between songs. And nakikisigaw rin kami ng mga kasama ko since malapit kami dun sa mga guys who started it. Hehe! (Note: nasa patron kami. I think kalat-kalat naman yung sumisigaw ng group hug. Basta from where we at, nasa unahan lang namin yung mga guys na sumisigaw.) Anyhow, the band performed 15 wonderful songs for their first set. Actually, I already got more than my money's worth when they played "Shake yer head," one of my many, many favorites. I told my sister "Ok nako, tinugtog na nila yung Shake yer head KO."
First break.
Supposedly, it was a just a 20-minute break. But it took longer. Then, Raimund, Buddy and Markus showed up on stage, with Lally, Ely's sister. No sign of Ely. Clearly, there was something wrong with this picture.
And then the announcement was made.
The concert had to be cut short because Ely was rushed to the hospital.
People were so shocked. I was shocked. I was nearly in tears. We were asked to say a silent prayer for Ely and it felt kinda strange. I felt like I was praying for someone I know personally. Someone like family.
'Though it had to end on a sad note, I was glad and a bit surprised because I didn't hear any boos or jeers from the crowd. Everyone was very understanding. We were one in saying, though indirectly, that Ely's health is far more important than getting our (full) money's worth. But come to think of it, we did get more than our money's worth already. I, personally, didn't feel like I was short-changed. Come on, 15 songs pare! Magrereklamo ka pa ba nun?!? Naman, naman.
O sige, at one point, you'd feel bitin. Bitin in the sense that I didn't want them to stop playing. It's not like they planned to cut the concert short, that it was intentional. Remember, it was just supposed to be a 20-minute break. They were to play 15 more songs. It wasn't the band's fault that it had to end that way, nor Ely's. And 15 songs is 15 songs! Super sulit parin.
I've read insensitive remarks and heard negative comments about the concert and the members of the band. I choose to not dwell on those. I know better. And oh yeah, I am still overwhelmed by the whole experience. :) I won't let any guy/girl, I don't even know, ruin that for me. Belat nyo. :P
This early, there have been talks about a part 2. It will have to wait. The most important thing right now is for Ely to recover fully. We all don't want him to go under the knife again, do we?
Let me end this post by giving thanks to the following:
1. Marlboro/Philip Morris (which is quite ironic, because I don't smoke and I hate cigarettes, "irresponsible smokers," if there's such a thing, etc.)
2. Sony-BMG/Radiohead Productions (for taking over PM)
3. The Fans (if not for our endless pangungulit for a reunion, malamang walang one-night reunion concert)
4. And of course, Eraserheads, the band, itself.
To Ely, Raimund, Buddy and Markus, thank you so much for setting aside your differences and for giving us a one helluva show. It was definitely a night I will never forget. :)
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