UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Semi-finals Round: UP vs. UST

UP Maroons was scuttled by the showing of UST Growling Tigers. As UST went winning, scores are: 21-11, 17-21, and finally 15-11. UST's Henry Pecaña's stepped up a notch in his game, especially in the first set, gaining 20 points in the entire game. While Harby Ilano backfired Pecaña's 20 points with his own 14 points. UP gained some momentum in the second set, with their good defense and nice attacks from Mico Lucindo with 17 points in his name, while Jeffrey Lansangan have made 14 points to keep UP afloat in the game.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Semifinal Round: UST vs. DLSU

DLSU Lady Archers/ Spikers defeated archrivals UST Tigresses in three-sets victory. DLSU's Charleehn Abigaile Cruz chipped in 19 points to generate strong offense while teammate Amanda Villanueva scored 15 points to backed-up La Salle's contention for the crown. While on the other hand, UST's Judy Ann Caballejo made a praisable 15 points as teammate Sarah Jane Gonzales have made 9 points for the entire match.

The first set went closely hand-in-hand with DLSU winning in a close set, 21-19. As the second set continues, UST dominated giving them the second set with the score 21-8, as DLSU bounced back to win the third set with a 15-9 scoring mark.

*DLSU wins over UST: 21-19, 8-21, 15-9

EXPECTED VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS TO STEP-UP

Exactly one month before UAAP Season 73 volleyball games will begin, I'll give you the players, who, as far as I know can contribute to their respective teams, here they are:

1) Aiza Maizo (UST)



Since Angelli Tabaquero has graduated already, and since Dindin Santiago transferred to NU, there's no other player who can provide such leadership than Aiza Maizo. The Tigresses should lean on her leadership so that they can maintain their championship. She can block, she can dig, and not to mention, she can attack, she's an all-around player.

2) Angela Benting (AdU)



When we say Adamson, one of the names tagged is Angela Benting. Although she's quite small, she can really spike hard and play defense most of the time. Being the captain that she is, for sure she can bring the Lady Falcons to the Final Four once again this year.

3) Angeline Gervacio (ADMU)



Aside from Bea Pascual and Kara Acevedo, Angeline Gervacio is one offensive threat of Ateneo. She can bring up the 'fire' to the team, she can spike hard everytime she is in the front line. Consistency is the key for her. If she can pile up fifteen (15) points per game, no doubt Ateneo will be on the Final Four this year.

4) Joanne Siy (DLSU)



Being the Best Blocker last UAAP season, expect Joanne Siy to step it up a notch. Being a freshman last year, she gave a LOT of promise to the De La Salle Squad.


5) Mervic Mangui (NU)



Mervic Mangui is the HEART and SOUL of the National University Lady Bulldogs. After Cardoniga and Castro's exit last year, she has now become the main attacker of the squad. I could say that she is now maturing as a veteran player, being #4 in the Best Attackers wasn't bad after all.

UPDATE/S ON THIS BLOG:

The blogger would like to say 'sorry' to you readers/ internet users for not updating this blog for the past few months, because I'm very busy with my studies and other major requirements. But don't worry, I'll be updating this blog every MONTH and give a featured article every MONTH also. So don't fret, keep in TOUCH okay. Thank you very much.

QUEEN SEON DUK PREVIEW PART 1: Episodes 1-31

It's almost half already of the year, and in addition to that, I've already finished watching the first half of the Koreanovela 'Queen Seon Duk' -Yes, the highest-rating koreanovela of 2009-; To give you some of the happenings I've watched in this drama, I'll give you a preview regarding the first half episodes of this drama and I'll give you all my comments (at my outmost fair judging) regarding this drama. So bear with with me okay, Here they are:




1) I HATE MISAENG, BUT I LOVE MISHIL. Mishil's brother, Misaeng is for me, a character who is only relying on Mishil's power (of course no doubt about it, just like Seolwon, Eulje, Hajong and Bojong). He's the character that has so many words to say, but what he's saying doesn't suit him because he is sometime overpowered by his sister, Mishil. Not to mention, most of his plans were thrown away, just because of the mere fact that he doesn't know what to do when his plans would fail. Out of his plans, he has only shown 25% achievement, oh not really, his plan was to kill Princess Deokman not Princess Cheonmyeong.

On the other hand, I love Mishil because of these five reasons: One, she's so POWERFUL -she dethroned King Jinji!-. Two, at least HER PLANS WORKED OUT (unlike Misaeng), she will do her evil plans at the right time. Three, look at those POOPING EYES- it's very expressive. Four, Go Hyun Jung really worked it out as the infectious, evilicious Lady Mishil, and I could say she really fits in her role. Fifth, whenver she plans to do something, it has always come from behind. Above all, I like Lady Mishil among all of the villain roles I've seen in some Koreanovelas, and I could say Go Hyun Jung really deserves that MBC "Daesang (Highest Excellence)" Award she got last December 2009.

2) WHO's SEORI?. Ooops, I didn't take that seriously and literally, PEACE!. I mean at first, Who is she? and Why is it that she's one of the Mishi;'s friends?. Episodes came, until that Episode 23 when I realized her role in the story -She is the one telling Mishil when will be the next eclipse (Of course, Mishil wants that, it's Heaven's Will - She will do something bad again). It's too bad that I recognize her on the latter part of the story, until Episode 25/26 when she died. But nevertheless, I like her because she's not really as evil as Mishil, she has still CONSCIENCE.

3) I LIKE HWARANGS.They're brave, they're strong and they're fearless. For me, I like Yushin, Alcheon and Imjong. Oh I forgot one name -WOLYA- I'm looking forward to this character.

4) SHIYEOL -A SPECIAL CHARACTER-.
Moon Ji Yoon plays Shi Yeol, a character with a heart. Among all of the hwarangs, he is unique from the rest because even though he's not that brave, he still catched my attention. Why?, because he is the hwarang who really brings the importance of FRIENDSHIP. He clings on & gives advices to his co-hwarangs for moral support and for the hope on becoming a strong man. I have to say, that I was touched and I was crying deep inside when he died on this drama.

5) THE ENTRANCE OF BIDAM. Episode 22 came, and Bidam is there!. Well, there's nothing special for me when he came, aside from his deep character and good looks. But I hope, he will
bring excitement to the show. Well, I could say his character really believes that Princess Deokman will be a great leader until she became Queen Seon Duk. In fairness to his character, he (togther with Kim Yushin) helped Princess Deokman to bring her to the palace in Episode 28 & finally Episode 29. Also, he is still on Princess Deokman's side, even though he's the son of Lady Mishil from King Jinji. I hope Bidam will continue to be on Princess Deokman's side and will bring their friendship always in their hearts in the upcoming episodes.

6) WOMAN-TO-WOMAN CATFIGHT. Princess Deokman is SMART and she really knows WHAT TO DO WITH HER PEOPLE; But Mishil is POWERFUL!. What I could say is that, both of them has her own strengths and weaknesses, I love Princess Deokman for her STRONG PERSONALITY and I also love Lady Mishil for her witty actions.

7) THE YUSHIN-DEOKMAN-BIDAM LOVE TRIANGLE. I love Yushin for Princess Deokman, not because Bidam is the son of Mishil, but because Yushin is willing to give his all to become a great loyal friend to Princess Deokman. (Look at the photo below, they're very cool!).


8) WHY DO I'D STILL LIKE DAENAMBO?. Among all of the antagonists, for me, he is worth-watching. Because even though I don't like his father (Misaeng), the camera love his face, it's very pleasant to my eyes, and everytime I get to see him on the show, he looks so innocent and his looks and action are very deceiving, which makes me more surprised.

MY OWN STATISTICS ON: SVL Season 7: CSB vs. SWU May 2010 Game

For CSB Lady Blazers:

• Giza Yumang- 15 pts. (11 attacks, 3 blocks, 1 service ace)
• Jennifer Manzano- 9 pts. (8 attacks, 1 service ace)
• Zharmaine Velez- 7 pts. (6 attacks, 1 service ace)
• Renilyne Agero- 4 pts. (1 attack, 3 service aces)
• LC Girly Quemada- 3 pts. (3 attacks)
• Janel Lim- 2 pts. (1 attack, 1 service ace)
• Cindy Optana- 1 pt. (1 attack)

For SWU Lady Cobras:

• Piyatada Lasungnern- 18 pts. (18 attacks)
• Erika Verano- 9 pts. (6 attacks, 1 block, 2 service aces)
• Danika Gendrauli- 7 pts. (7 attacks)
• Danna Baquiro- 7 pts. (2 attacks, 1 block, 4 service aces)
• Ayet Emnace- 3 pts. (3 attacks)
• Lauri Layno- 1 pt. (1 attack)
• Rapril Aguilar- 1 pt. (1 service ace)

MY OWN STATISTICS ON: SVL Season 7: SSC-R vs. LPU May 02 Game

For SSC-R Lady Stags:

• Jaroensri Bualee- 23 pts. (22 attacks, 1 service ace)
• Analyn Joy Benito- 15 pts. (14 attacks, 1 service ace)
• Suzanne Roces- 13 pts. (8 attacks, 3 blocks, 2 service aces)
• Princess Elaine Cruz- 6 pts. (4 attacks, 1 block, 1 service ace)
• Melissa Mirasol- 2 pts. (2 attacks)
• Jennelyn Belen- 1 pt. (1 service ace)

For LPU Lady Pirates:

• Tip Santrong- 29 pts. (25 attacks, 4 blocks)
• Joy Gazelle Cases- 19 pts. (18 attacks, 1 block)
• Dahlia Cruz- 10 pts. (8 attacks, 2 blocks)
• Nasella Nica Guliman- 6 pts. (1 attack, 5 blocks)
• Nicolette Tabafunda- 5 pts. (5 service aces)
• Syvie Gay Artates- 4 pts. (4 attacks)
• Jamie Pena- 3 pts. (3 attacks)
• Carmela Morales- 1 pt. (1 service ace)