Regarding the tragic event that just occurred

In basketball games, teamwork and great leadership most of the time will prevail over a very tough opponent. No matter how good the opponent may be or how tough the challenges they’ll present you, your team will always come out on top if you learn to trust one another. In most parts in this tragic event that hit us, I guess it’s also safe to say that what we have when all’s all is gone, much like basketball, is one another.

I am very happy to see people in the news, whom despite having some rough times on their own, managed to help their neighbors, especially the old ones who’s struggling for survival. I’m happy to see people interacting, people who’ve sent their own donations whether it may be in the form of cash, food, clothes, medicine or other necessities. My hat is off to everyone who even in the tiniest things have shown sincerity in helping out our fellow Filipinos in this tragic event that just occurred.

With that being said, my heart goes out to all the people who’ve lost their love ones, who lost their houses, who lost everything. I have a friend here who just had his house flooded up to the second floor and my God, I’ve never seen a place so devastated before. While I was helping them fix their house yesterday, I can’t help but think about how lucky we were who wasn’t affected by the storm one single bit. I then made a vow to myself to give out and help, even in the littlest things possible.

And you, if you’re reading this, that means you still have the means to help. I encourage you to help out. Think for one second of how lucky you are and then decide if you want to do help or not. Lots of people are still in need. Lots of organizations are still looking for volunteers and donation. That’s why here I am, encouraging you, that if you aren’t that affected by the Typhoon, to help out.

Here are the hotlines of Government, NGOs and other business groups where you can find the information on how to interact and help out. (From Inquirer)

Rescue Operations

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902) Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
Quezon City Rescue (161)
San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)

Rubber boat and chopper requests

NCRPO (+632-8383203, +632-8383354)
Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9122665, +632-9115061)
You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shopping Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).
Petron & San Miguel Corporation are lending choppers for rescue operations, call/text: (+632917-8140655) ask for Lydia Ragasa

Power supply concerns

Meralco (+63917-5592824, 16211, +63920-9292824) If you want service cut off to your area to prevent fires and electrocution.

Donations of heavy duty flashlights needed for rescue operations in Cainta, Rizal area. Contact Cielo at (+632918-8824356)

E-Donations

SMS: text RED to 2899 (Globe) and 4483 (Smart)
G-Cash: text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS to 2882
TXTPOWER.org: Paypal, Smart Money (5577-5144-1866-7103), G-Cash (0917-9751092)

Cellphone services

FINDERSERVICE. For Smart, text wis to 386.
FINDERSERVICE. For Globe, text find to 7000.

Maps

A group composed of Serge Gregorio and Franklin Naval has put up an interactive rescue map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&

Again me and the rest of Hoops.blink.ph crew wish you guys the best.

NBA All-Stars Face-Off against Legendary and Best Filipino Talent the PBA has to Offer

MyPinoy.tv offers the one-night-only engagement between marquee talents from both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) online.

As part of the NBA’s determined vision to bring the sport of basketball globally and promote the game as a fruitful means to bring different cultures together, the NBA-Asia Challenge sets out to take the authentic and actual live-game experience to different countries, which includes Korea and the Philippines. As the PBA is the Philippine’s top and premiere professional basketball league, both duty and privilege rest upon them to showcase true Filipino talent and ability.

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The Kobe Bryant Asia Tour Part 1: The Press Conference and Bonifacio High Street Edition

For the whole set of pictures from the Presscon and Boni High, click here just don’t stalk me or anything.  Lol

I came in at the Penninsula at around 11:45 all thanks to the stupid MRT delay (Hey guys read the movement of my lips: You’re supposed to make our trips faster) so there, registration starts at 11 so I’m a little bit late but it’s okay. As soon as I got there, I ate lunch and walked around to take photos. At about 12:45 pm, Patricia Bermudez-Hizon came out to pump up the crowed, said a few words about the event then introduced Mae Dichupa who quickly introduced us to the man himself, the black mamba.. Mr Kobe Bryant.

Then off to the press con, I was going to ask a question but time ran out.. I wasn’t satisfied with the way the media asked questions tho.

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Pacquiao in Final Four of ESPN STAR Sports Champion of Champions

World number one pound – for – pound boxer Manny Pacquiao became the first individual to reach the semi-final round of ESPN STAR Sports’ Champion of Champions competition, an online poll that will decide the Sports Personality of the year who made the biggest impact in the world of sport.

Fans all across Asia voted Pacquiao over Liverpool striker Fernando Torres of Spain in the quarterfinal round yesterday.  The Filipino ring sensation earlier beat out motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi in the first round. Pacquiao is now set to face off against the winner between Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Elgin Baylor Out, Dunleavy In

Elgin Baylor is out as vice president of basketball operations with the Los Angeles Clippers, and coach Mike Dunleavy will assume his responsibilities as general manager.

While Dunleavy said Baylor had decided to resign after spending 22 years as an executive with the team, Baylor painted a little different picture when reached by The Los Angeles Times on Tuesday.

“There is a dispute, and on the advice of my attorney they did not want me to discuss it,” Baylor said, according to the newspaper. “That’s all I can say.” Full story here.

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On the Philippine Blog Awards

First up, I would like to congratulate my fellow writers and the people behind Blink. Despite not winning the PBA Finals, making it to the finals is already one hell of a feat. To the people who nominated us and our readers who never ceased to support us thank you!

Second, I would like to extend my hand to The Bull Runner team, who won both awards under the category of sports. You guys rock ass! I visited your site last night and you definitely deserved the award. To all the other finalists, better luck next time guys. See you at the awards night next year.

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Hoops Philippines, Nominated at PBA

Hey, just like to make a shout-out that your blog Hoops Philippines (or as we try to call this, HooPh) is nominated over at PBA.

Not this PBA.

But this PBA.

The category is under the SPORTS division. [A blog that reports and discusses events and issues about Sports. It could be about boxing (both pro and non-pro) or it could be about marathon running. More often the distinction here is that this blog covers competitive sports.] Read more

I am inviting you to join…

…The Feati University Blue and Gold Fun Run: An Awareness Campaign on Overweight and Obesity.

Now guys, I know this isn’t basketball related but we all need to get in shape somehow right? HAHAHAHA. You basketball loving couch potatoes need to relax and loosen up a bit and this event would certainly fit you. Another thing, I’m going to be there so you get the chance to meet and greet Chrisangelo himself! (LOL) Read more

Cavs - Celtics 2nd Round Series Starts Today

NBA Lebron - KG Teaser…

NBA Playoff Insights: Celtics vs. Cavaliers…

The rest of schedule this week @ BTV and CS Sports/RPN 9…

Schedule from BTV.

Jordan Brand Launches Air Jordan 23

Hey all you Air Jordan fans, Mr. 23’s Air Jordan 23 is out.

Nike launched the Air Jordan 23, the much anticipated addition to the Jordan line. The AIR JORDAN XX3 celebrates 23 years of a legacy started by the most revered basketball athlete in history, Michael Jordan.

“The AIR JORDAN XX3 is deeply meaningful to me, as a celebration of both my life and career. The number 23 is obviously of great significance to me and the release of the XX3 is a pinnacle moment in the Brand’s history,” said Michael Jordan. “I’m honored and humbled by the AIR JORDAN franchise’s loyal following after all these years. The release of this shoe is exciting and a dream come true for me.”

In celebration to its arrival, Nike Philippines is set to launch several colorways of the AIR JORDAN XX3. Starting with an exclusive limited release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 PREMIER on Saturday, January 26, 2008 with a suggested retail price of P14,995. Only 1,000 pairs will be available in the world and 23 of these will be in the Philippines, exclusively at Nike Park The Fort. Yep, only 23 pairs landed in the Philippines. To own a pair is not gonna be a work in the (Nike) park, so to speak. The sale of AJ23s thy will be done through a special raffle. See NIKE’s full press release for more details… Read more

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