2007-2008 PBA TEAM BY TEAM ROSTER

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ALASKA ACES: John Ferriols, Mike Cortez, Tony De la Cruz, Aaron Aban, Rensy Bajar, Jeffrey Cariaso, Reynel Hugnatan, Eddie Laure, Willie Miller, Sonny Thoss, Ken Bono, JR Quiñahan, Junjun Cabatu, and Poch Juinio.Head Coach: Tim ConeAssistant Coaches: Jojo Lastimosa, Dickie Bachmann, Luigi Trillo

RED BULL BARAKOS: Celino Cruz, Cyrus Baguio, Junthy Valenzuela, Leo Najorda,Topex Robinson, Mick Pennisi, Mike Hrabak, Paolo Bugia, Warren Ybañez, Carlo Sharma, Kiko Adriano, Don Camaso, Mark Andaya, and Jojo Duncil.Injured: Rich AlvarezHead coach: Yeng GuiaoAssistant Coaches: Rudy Hines, Gee Abanilla, Roehl Nadurata

PUREFOODS TJ GIANTS: James Yap, Peter June Simon, Kerby Raymundo, Marc Pingris, Roger Yap, Richard Yee, Noy Castillo, Rey Evangelista, Jondan Salvador, Rommel Adducul, Chico Lañete, Brandon Lee Cablay, Robert Sanz, and Ardy LarongInjured: Omanzie RodriguezHead coach: Ryan GregorioAssistant Coaches: Ronnie Magsanoc, Koy Banal, Dayong Mendoza

BRGY GINEBRA KINGS: Johnny Abarrientos, Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, Mike Holper, Paul Artadi, Mark Macapagal, Billy Mamaril, Eric Menk, Rafi Reavis, Sunday Salvacion, Ronald Tubid, Macky Escalona, JR Aquino, Gilbert LaoHead coach: Jong UichicoAssistant Coaches: Art Dela Cruz, Marco Sauler

COCA-COLA TIGERS: John Arigo, MC Caceres, Egay Echavez, Alex Cabagnot, Ricky Calimag, Kenneth Duremdes, Jason Misolas, Ronjay Enrile, Ali Peek, Chester Tolomia, Ronjay Buenafe, Mark Telan, Mark Isip, Cesar CatliHead coach: Binky FavisAssistant Coaches: Boybits Victoria, Richie Ticzon, George Ella

STA. LUCIA REALTORS: Marlou Aquino, Ronnie Bughao, Dennis Espino, Norman Gonzales, Dennis Miranda, Paolo Mendoza, Nelbert Omolon, Kelly Williams, Ryan Reyes, Melvin Mamaclay, Philip Butel, Dennis Daa, Christian Coronel, Joseph YeoHead coach: Boyet Fernandez Assistant Coaches: Adonis Tierra, Cholo Martin, Jaime Serrano Jr.

TALK 'N TEXT PHONEPALS: Jimmy Alapag, Don Allado, Felix Belano, Mark Cardona, Harvey Carey, Yancy de Ocampo, Patrick Fran, Migs Noble, Ren-Ren Ritualo, Asi Taulava, Anthony Washington, Egay Billones, Kalani Ferreria, Yousif AljamalHead coach: Derrick PumarenAssistant Coaches: Bong Ramos, Tonichi Yturri, Agustin Tiongco, Bong Ravena

AIR21 EXPRESS: Wynne Arboleda, KG Cañaleta, Gary David, Ranidel de Ocampo, Aries Dimaunahan, Arwind Santos, Homer Se, JC Intal, Doug Kramer, Marvin Cruz, Ervin Sotto, Chris Baluyot, Paolo Hubalde, Jec ChiaHead coach: Bo PerasolAssistant Coaches: Allan Gregorio, Johnny Tam, Jerry Codiñera, Ricky Dandan

WELCOAT DRAGONS: Froilan Baguion, Niño Gelig, Jireh Ibañez, Denver Lopez, Joey Mente, Jay-R Reyes, Adonis Sta. Maria, Jercules Tangkay, Rob Wainwright, Nic Belasco, Joe Devance, Ryan Araña, Estong Ballesteros, Don DulayHead coach: Leo AustriaAssistant Coaches: Caloy Garcia, Alex Compton, Bogs Adornado

MAGNOLIA BEVERAGE MASTERS: Willie Wilson, Lordy Tugade, Chris Calaguio, Danny Seigle, Danny Ildefonso, Dondon Hontiveros, Olsen Racela, Wesley Gonzales, Gabby Espinas, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier, Enrico Villanueva, Samigue Eman, Jonas VillanuevaInjured: Dorian PenaHead coach: Siot TanquincenAssistant Coaches: Biboy Ravanes, Nash Racela, Aboy Castro, Pido Jarencio

WITH KEY PLAYERS BACK, PUREFOODS APPEARS SOLID

If it ain’t broke, why fix it? – Gregorio
Wednesday, 10 October 2007

Gone: Jun Limpot, Paul Artadi

Gain: Chico Lanete, Ardy Larong,

Mainstays: James Yap, Kerby Raymundo, Roger Yap, Mark Pingris, Romel Adducul, Jondan Salvador, Rey Evangelista, Noy Castillo, June Simon, Richard Yee

PUREFOODS is looking more like the Philippine Cup champion team of the 2005-06 season. Kerby Raymundo is back to rekindle his explosive partnership with 2005 Most Valuable Player (MVP) James Yap and Mark Pingris and Jondan Salvador are looking fit once more. Roger Yap and June Simon remain solid fixtures in the backcourt while Noy Castillo and Rey Evangelista were each given extensions for another tour of duty.

Raymundo, Yap and the rest of the gang were the very same ones who piloted the Giants to the Philippine Cup title over Red Bull in 2006. The Giants failed to defend their crown, however, as Pingris, the 2006 Philippine Cup Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year who played a key role in their championship run, was sidelined by an injury. "If it ain't broke why fix it," said young Purefoods mentor Ryan Gregorio. Keeping the core of their young team, the Giants let go of veteran big man Jun Limpot and traded away backup point guard Paul Artadi. They then acquired Chico Lanete, a former Lyceum hotshot, in the free agent market to boost the Giants' guard rotation. Purefoods also landed rookie Ardy Larong, a hard-nosed defender who is bound to make life difficult for opposing teams’ scorers.

Gregorio expects Romel Adducul to finally blossom under the Giants after playing backup for years with Ginebra and San Miguel. The Purefoods coach said Adducul's presence inside would somehow ease the load off Raymundo’s shoulders. "Romel will definitely play a major role in his first full season with Purefoods," said Gregorio of the former San Sebastian standout whom the Giants acquired via a trade from the Beermen. So far, Gregorio's decision not to tinker with their lineup had borne positive results as the Giants ruled the PBA Pre-Season Tournament by beating Magnolia in the championship match. (DBC)

Interview with Coach Ryan Gregorio

Oct. 8, 2007
The Scene Around with Ed Picson
DZSR 918 khz AM (Mondays10:30 am – 12:00 nn)
Interview with Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio by Snow Badua
(Note: Mr. Ed Picson wasn’t able to make it to the program so Snow Badua tookover for the day)
Snow: Ito bang si Brandon Cablay, itong pagpasok nya ba ay plantsado na?
Ryan: As of today, we have formalized yung pagpakilala namin kay Brandon sa team. We have clearance from upper management that pretty much he will be included in our roster in the coming conference.
Snow: So ibig sabihin nyan si Brandon is already part of your 13-man roster, kulang pa ng isa si Robert Sanz ba pasok na rin?
Ryan: That is right. As of now we have already filled up our 14-man roster. So nung Friday kulang kami ng dalawa and those spots will be filled in by yun nga Rob Sanz and itong si Brandon Cablay.
Snow: Ano ang hiningi ng Redbull in return?
Ryan: From what I understand parang conditional second round pick yan although I’m not sure. Ang importante kasi we needed somebody who can play the point guard position and the two guard position while Noy is still recuperating from his injury and parang hulog ng langit itong pagpasok sa amin ni Brandon Cablay dahil he’s one of the resident superstars na matuturingan dito sa ating liga at makakatulong sa aming kampanya sa darating na komperensya.
Snow: So masasabi ba natin na solve na yugn loophole sa iyong 1-2 spot
Ryan: As of now kasi the number one, point guard position, I am very comfortable with Roger Yap and Chico Lanete sa rotation, sa two-guard naman nariyan si James at nariyan din si PJ Simon. At itong si Brandon talagang papasok ito para mag-complement lang dun sa rotation ko, kung anuman ang mangyayari, barring any injuries. Kung mangyari man yun at least we have a live body who can come and fill in the spot. Although Brandon has not played in the last 4 to 6 weeks because of his rehabilitation sa kanyang tuhod. Ang sinabi ko sa kanya don’t force the issue right away, sabi ko we’re gonna be gradual on your rehabilitation process. At okay naman ang sabi nya I need that. So hindi pa natin makikita na makalaro sa unang mga laro ng Purefoods pero sa darating na laro sigurado ako na makakatulong ng malaki.
Snow: So perhaps sa mga first two weeks ano coach? What about James Yap lalaro na ba sya, kumusta injury nya?
Ryan: Well, James is in tip-top form. In the times na yung mga injuries napapabalita, wala naman injury na malubha usually mga bruise… mga ganun. He’s in tip-top form and ang sabi ko nga sa kanya, I need your performance para bang reminiscent ng kanyang 2006 performance wherein he got the MVP award. So expect another banner season for James Yap, talagang he’s working so hard in practice.
Snow: Okay di na kita itatali ng matagal, maraming salamat sa iyo at Good Luck sa Purefoods
Ryan: Maraming salamat sa yo at sa oras na naibigay mo. At nananawagan din ako sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa Purefoods puspusang pagdarasal at ibayong pagsuporta ang kinakailangan natin para maging katotohanan muli ang ating inaasam-asam na panibagong kampeonato. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.

(Note: Here's the 14-man roster of Purefoods as mentinoed by Snow Badua in the program: 1. Rey Evangelista 2. James Yap 3. Kerby Raymundo 4. Marc Pingris 5. Romel Adducul 6. Roger Yap 7. PJ Simon 8. Jondan Salvador 9. Richard Yee 10. Noy Castillo 11. Chico Lanete 12. Ardy Larong 13. Robert Sanz 14. Brandon Cablay)

2007-2008 PBA Philippine Cup Preview

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October 7
(Sun),
7pm
Welcoat Dragons
Coca-Cola Tigers
Sta. Lucia Realtors
Air21 Express

October 10
(Wed),
7pm
Purefoods TJ Giants
Red Bull Barakos
Alaska Aces

October 12
(Fri),
7pm
Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
Magnolia Beverage Masters
Brgy. Ginebra Kings

Int with coach Ryan

Oct. 2, 2007

Hooptalk DZSR 918 khz AM(10:00-11:00 am, Tue-Fri)

Interview with Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio by Michelle Madrid Bogan and Ria Arevalo.

Michelle: Isang magandang pagsisimula sa Giants para dito sa papasok na conference natin lalo pa't All-Filipino ito coach Ryan, yung inyong pagkapanalo dito sa pre-season

Ryan: Tama po yun. We've prepared so hard para dun sa pre-season games of course in preparation naman sa darating na kumperensya. We're pretty much upbeat about the whole situation and we're really hoping that we'll have a competitive conference dito sa darating na season.

Michelle: Eto bang mga bago na finield mo, sina Robert Sanz, eto ba pasok na sa lineup nyo?Ryan: We have already indicated our desire to sign them up although hindi pa nafa-finalize yung deal that's from what I understand, nabigyan na ng offer si Ardy and nine-negotiate ngayon si Rob Sanz.

Ria: So hindi pa garantiya na may slot sila sa team?

Ryan: I think maganda naman yung promise nila sa games na pinakita nila and I think it's safe to say that they have a slot available pending of course kung may iba pang movements. Pero as we speak right now, I think we have reserved slots for them.

Ria: What about si Richard Yee, okay na ba yung kanyang kontrata?

Ryan: Oh yes, we have re-signed Richard, I think it's for another year, he'll be back donning the Purefoods jersey. So si Richard Yee has already locked up, Noy Castillo has already locked up also. Basically we still have two to three slots available. And okay na dahil yung players na ginagamit ko sigurado na sila, yung 12, 13 and 14 slots yun ang binubuo namin ngayon.

Ria: Update naman kay Alex Crisano, yung status nya?

Ryan: So Alex has been practicing with us for the past 4 weeks. What is amazing about Alex is, alam naman natin yung kanyang capacity as a basketball player pero yung kanyang attitude naging very positive sya and we're really hoping na mabigyan sya ng go-signal ng PBA to play. But we have other options for him just in case he does not get in this conference. Ang isang option ko na pwede for him is to play muna sa RP team dahil inaantay pa namin yung clearance from the PBA. And just in case he gets the nod, he will always be welcome in our roster dahil maganda ang naging development at improvement ni Alex especially dun sa character and attitude department and we're really excited to have him if he gets the nod.

Michelle: Ano kaya ibig sabihin ni Coach Ryan especially dun sa attitude department, bumait ba ng husto?

Ryan: I think Alex is a misunderstood person dahil maraming tattoo, maraming negativities involved sa kanyang history. Pero right now he's going towards the right direction. Alam naman natin it's no secret na maraming intrigues and controversies na na-undergo itong si Alex and Purefoods is just willing to give another chance in his basketball career and in his life so … (line cut)

Michelle: Nasa kalagitnaan kasi ng practice si coach Ryan, we'll try to get him again.

Ria: Balik tayo kay Coach Ryan, ano na nga tanong mo?

Michelle: Yung attitude ngayong sa Purefoods itong si Alex Crisano baka na-pray over ni coach Koy ah?

Ryan: Ah, well kasama na rin yan at yung environment lang kasi dito rin sa Purefoods feeling ko fits the character of Alex kaya naging napakaganda ng kanyang development. Saka alam namin na makakatulong talaga sya sa aming koponan at he will be a positive influence dito sa team namin at he can also help the league. Unfortunately nga lang hindi pa kumpleto ang kanyang papers kaya hindi pa sya mabigyan ng slot, hindi sya mabigyan ng kontrata.

Michelle: So how long will you keep that slot for Alex Crisano kasi October 2 na tayo October 14 na start ng PBA?

Ryan: Well I'm still hoping that he'll get the clearance to play. Kung hindi, ang sabi ko nga we have options dun sa slot na yun, we have players to fill in that slot. And for him naman I think he's been practicing with the National team who will represent the country sa SEA games.

Michelle: Officially kasama na ba sya sa SEA games bound team natin?

Ryan: Hindi ko alam kung official na yun but he's been practicing with the National team at least in the last 3 days. So hindi ko alam kung mabibigyan din sya ng chance ni coach Junel but definitely if he shows up with a very impressive performance eh talagang he will be an asset sa ating Team Pilipinas.

Ria: Speaking of slots sa Purefoods, nabalitaan natin na mukhang nagkaroon ng injury itong si Noy Castillo at mas umigting yung inyong pagnanais na makuha si Brandon Cablay mula sa Red Bull.

Ryan: Well at this point kasi I just want to make sure na ayaw kong i-jeopardize ang long-term career ng aking mga players. So pag may iniinda, meron konting sakit hindi pwede yung pwede na yan, okay na maski may sakit na bahagya. Sinasabi ko sa aking mga therapists dapat zero pain para naman mas maganda ang kanyang performance at magtatagal sila sa liga. So with the development on Noy Castillo whose foot talagang may masakit at as of now he's not been practicing with us and there are options na kino-consider ang team para ma-fill in yung absence nya in case he will not be ready in the coming conference.

Michelle: Active pa ba negotiation nyo regarding Brandon Cablay sa Redbull?

Ryan: Other names had been mentioned at Brandon's name is at the top of our list. Although I don't know kung anong extent na but definitely yung spot na yun we'll have Barndon's name there and probably other names pero depende pa rin dun sa approval ng management kung sino ang mabibigyan ng clearance to make it sa aming roster.

Michelle: So yung mga 2 to 3 slots na bakante pa sa Purefoods, meron ka na rin nakikita na mga players na pupuno nito?Ryan: Well yes. Brandon as I've said is on the top of our list and yung dalawang players na bago si Ardy and Rob Sanz are also being considered closely. And we're also monitoring yung case ni Noy Castillo whether he'll be ready in the next few days and Omanzie Rodriguez also is an option for us depending on his physical readiness also. So yung position na yun kasi ang maganda ngayon we are allowed to come up with a 14-man roster and 12 to play so it will open two more slots para sa mga players na di nabigyan ng chance noon dahil 12-man roster lang ang allowed ng PBA, ngayon yung 2 slots malaking bagay din sa mga players who are dying to make it.

Michelle: Sabi mo sa isang pahayag mo after winning over San Miguel sa pre-season parang hindi ka ganun ka-solved na nanalo kayo dito kasi binase mo nga sa Alaska na nanalo sa pre-season pero sa All-Filipino hindi. Tinalo nyo yung mga sinasabi mong beatable pero mahirap matalo yung Talk n Text and San Miguel, sa bracket nyo tinalo nyo ang mga ito

Ryan: My position kasi sa team ko ngayon is as much as we played these top teams in the pre-season games, what we've accomplished is we've developed this winning attitude. So whether it is a no-bearing game or whether it just a pre-season game, ang dinedevelop yung mental toughness na kailangan in everything we do, we always do our best to end up as winners. So yung sa department sa gusto kong ma-accomplish whether competitive kami, I think we were able to accomplish it. But based on the performance ng mga top teams na nabanggit mo. I don't think they played with a complete roster so that will tell heavily sa performance nila dahil malalakas talaga yung rosters ng nabanggit mong team like San Miguel, Talk n Text and Ginebra even Alaska. So hindi mo talaga mage-gage sa pre-season plus the fact na may factor pa dyan yung chemistry ang gelling. San Miguel with its super power lineup, it will take a lot more time for them to gel so they will be tougher come opening of the conference at ganun din ang ibang koponan. Ang nangyari kasi sa amin, we worked earlier dahil we were invited sa Bahrain. So mas maaga yung aming gelling. The concern that I'm having and I've consulted my coaches, yung we might have picked early kaya we're trying to slow down right now para lang sigurado that we have enough strength, we have enough legs and we have enough mental toughness na ma-equip para sa darating na conference.

Michelle: At pinaka-importanteng tanong ng mga listeners natin, Coach Ryan, sino daw muse ng Purefoods?

Ryan: Naku di ko alam yan. Si Alvin ang makakasagot nyan dahil management decision yan but definitely Mr. Pardo and Boss Alvin alam na kung sino ba.

Ria: O suspense daw muna. Pero coach meron na ba kayong schedule date kung kailan ang inyong first game at sino ang inyong makakalaban?

Ryan: From what I understand we don't have a game on opening day. Wala sa Oct. 14, it will be San Miguel against Air 21. Sa tentative schedule released by the PBA, although unconfirmed, we'll be playing on the 17th against tentatively Sta Lucia. I don't know kung na-confirm na yun.

Michelle: Okay maraming maraming salamat Coach Ryan. I'm sure naabala ka na namin nang husto dahil ikaw ay nasa kalagitnaan ng practice nyo.

Ryan: Naku, you're always welcome po and I will always find time para sa inyong very popular program at maraming salamt sa oras na ibinigay uli sa akin para mai-kwento kung anuman ang mga preparasyon ng aming koponan. Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.

Michelle: Maraming salamat Purefoods head coach Ryan Gregorio.

Dragons battle-ready; Giants eye Cablay

By Nelson Beltran

Philippine Star

Monday, October 1, 2007

A few days after sealing a deal with Nic Belasco, the Welcoat Dragons completed their lineup for the coming 33rd PBA season by enlisting free agents Estong Ballesteros and Don Dulay.

Meanwhile, Purefoods Tender Juicy remains hopeful it can acquire Fil-Am guard Brandon Cablay from Red Bull two weeks before the opening of the new season.

Welcoat aborted its trade offer to Talk n Text involving Belasco and Yancy de Ocampo when the Dragons finally closed an P8.4-million, two-year deal with Belasco.

With Belasco having firmed up the team’s frontcourt that also features sophomore JayR Reyes and rookie Joe Devance, the Welcoat management signed up Ballesteros and Dulay to strengthen their backcourt and wing spot.

Other players in coach Leo Austria’s rotation are Denver Lopez, Jojo Tangkay, Ryan Arana, Niño Gelig, Adonis Sta. Maria, Jireh Ibanes, Froilan Baguion and Rob Wainwright.

Ballesteros, a former Barangay Ginebra King, is making a PBA comeback after being away for sometime. During his PBA hiatus, the 6-foot-2 forward had a stint as an import in the Indonesian league.

Welcoat had tried to acquire De Ocampo from Talk n Text while still having a hard time closing a deal with Belasco through his agent. The deal was terminated when the team eventually reached an agreement with the 6-foot-4 Fil-Am forward.

De Ocampo, a St. Francis of Assisi product, is among an array of stars who strutted their stuff with Welcoat in the PBL before joining the pro bandwagon.

At Purefoods, team management has become a lot more interested in Cablay with Noy Castillo re-injuring his foot in training.

Purefoods governor Rene Pardo said he’ll try to cut a trade deal with Red Bull for the services of Cablay whom the Bulls acquired as part of their deal with the San Miguel Beermen involving Rico Villanueva towards the end of the Fiesta Cup.

Red Bull may be willing to give up Cablay whom the team never used in the recently concluded preseason tourney.

Purefoods seems well headed in the right direction in the coming PBA season as the Giants ruled the preseason event, pulling off a 105-90 rout of the Beermen in the finale Friday.

“We’re the preseason champions but I think the only thing we’ve achieved is the mindset knowing that we can compete with the best of them,” said Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio.

“This didn’t translate to top-seeding in the season proper but we’re going to war with great confidence,” Gregorio added.

To Gregorio, San Miguel is still the team to beat in the 2007-08 campaign commencing Oct. 14 at the Araneta Coliseum.

“San Miguel is a super power. It has a talented roster of 15 players all starter material for the other teams. To me, they’re up there with Talk n Text with Barangay Ginebra and Alaska Milk completing the big four,” said Gregorio.

PUREFOODS ROUTS SMB, CROWNS ITSELF PRESEASON CHAMP

Looking to regain Philippine Cup, Giants look good heading into Oct. 14 opening

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The Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants seem well headed for the right direction in the coming PBA season.In serious training for a while now, the Giants gave themselves extra morale-boost by ruling the 2007 PBA Preseason Tournament after a 105-90 rout of the San Miguel Beermen in the one-game finale at The Arena in San Juan Friday.
The Philippine Cup titlists two seasons ago, the Giants started strong and sustained a steady pace in whipping the Beermen to complete a five-game sweep in the preseason event.FIBA Asia Championship veterans James Yap and Kerby Raymundo combined for 39 points with Peter June Simon, Chico Lanete, Jondan Salvador and Mark Pingris havingtheir significant contributions in the title-clinching win. Raymundo and Romel Adducul also added 10 rebounds apiece that led to 45-33 edge in the battle of the boards."We’re the preseason champions but it think the only thing we’ve achieved is the mindset knowing that we can compete with the best of them," said Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio."This didn’t translate to top-seeding in the season proper but we’re going to war with great confidence," Gregorio added.The youthful Purefoods mentor tried to downplay their achievement, pointing out 2006 preseason winner Alaska Milk didn’t do well in the All-Filipino proper.To Gregorio, San Miguel is still the team to beat in the 2007-08 campaign commencing Oct. 14 at the Araneta Coliseum."San Miguel is a super power. It has a talented roster of 15 players all starter material for the other teams. To me, they’re up there with Talk ‘N Text with Barangay Ginebra and Alaska Milk completing the big four," said Gregorio."Ang problema lang nila sa ngayon eh nagkakapaan pa sila on the entry of new players. Kami medyo may chemistry na dahil mas maaga kami nagsimulang mag-training," Gregorio also said.Having been in training early, Gregorio said, proved to be their biggest advantage in winning the preseason tourney."Kinakabahan lang ako baga sobrang aga namin mag-peak. That’s why I intend to taper off on our training in the next two weeks," Gregorio said.The Giants towered above the Beermen completing a sweep after topping Group B in the elims with victories over the Barangay Ginebra Kings, the Talk ‘N Text Phone Pals, the Welcoat Dragons and the Air21 Express.Yap, Raymundo, Simon, Lanete, Salvador and Pingris each scored at least 10 points while Enrico Villanueva and Danny Ildefonso led the Beermen with 14 and 13 points, respectively. (NC)

IT’S PUREFOODS AGAINST SMB IN PRESEASON TITLE GAME

Battle of undefeated teams slated Friday at San Juan Arena

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Despite playing a non-bearing game, Purefoods still pushed itself to the limit before hacking out an 83-81 win over Welcoat Wednesday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. The win -- their fourth in as many games -- enabled the TJ Giants to sweep Group B of the 2007 PBA Preseason tournament and look good going into its winner-take-all championship game against Group A topnotcher San Miguel Beer.

Marc Pingris tipped in a James Yap lay-up miss with 9.1 seconds left for the marginal basket.
The Dragons still had enough time for a game-winner or to send the game into overtime but JayArr Reyes’ attempt at the buzzer failed to find its mark.

James Yap, who also forged the game’s last deadlock at 81-all with a triple with 43.6 seconds left, led Purefoods with his 23 points, 17 of them in the second half including 12 in the fourth. Kerby Raymundo led three other Giants in double figures with 18 points which came with eight rebounds.

The loss spoiled Nic Belasco’s debut for Welcoat, which closed out the preseason tourney with a 1-3 record. Newly-signed up by the Dragons to a two-year maximum salary deal, Belasco wasted no time in proving his worth, finishing with 13 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Reyes topscored for Welcoat with 16.

Purefoods’ championship game against the Beermen is slated 3 p.m. Friday at The Arena in San Juan.

San Miguel Beer, which lost to Alaska in last year’s inaugural preseason tournament, also swept its group, beating the Aces 100-94 last Sept. 15, Coca-Cola 126-116 last Sept. 17, Red Bull 104-102 last Sept. 21 and Sta. Lucia 120-115 in overtime last Tuesday.

The TJ Giants’ other wins in Group A were against Barangay Ginebra 97-87 last Sept. 8, Air21 130-124 last Sept. 13 and Talk ‘N Text 111-105 in overtime last Sept. 21.

Dethroned preseason titlist Alaska defeated Red Bull 105-101 in the first game in a no-bearing Group A game with the Aces closing out the tourney at 2-2 and the Barakos 1-3. (FM)

Int. w/ Coach Ryan

Sept. 25, 2007

Sports Chat DZSR 918 khz AM

(Mon-Fri 8:15 – 9:00 AM)

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Interview with Coach Ryan Gregorio by Deniis PrincipeDennis: Coach magandang umaga sa yo and welcome sa ating programang Sports Chat

Ryan: Magandangumaga sa iyo kaibigang Dennis at magandang umaga rin sa lahat ng nakikinig sa atin ngayon lalo na ang mga tagasubaybay ng Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.

Dennis: Mukhang ganado tayo ngayon ah. Pre-season tournament, sinasabi nga nila, pre-season lang yan walang masyadong aksyon dyan, pero siguro nagsasabi nyan yung nasa ilalim medyo palusot lang. Pero kumusta na ba, ano ang lagay natin so far na kayo ang nangunguna sa grupo nyo dyan sa pre-season tournament?

Ryan: Well, I think the people saying that are correct. It will really not amount to anything except that it's very good as far as your confidence level is concerned. Ang sa akin is I just want to develop a winner's attitude this early that's why we're really doing our best to win as many games as possible. Ang sinasabi ko nga sa players ko na nung araw nung naglalaro pa tayo ng basketball, ice water lang ay nagpapakamatay na tayo, so yung mga larong labas ang gusting-gusto nating manalo, kung ma-develop natin ang ganung attitude ay madadala natin di lamang sa larangan ng basketball pati sa ating buhay na di tayo nag-gi-give up easily.

Dennis: recently nakausap ko yung Serbian coach na dinala ng kuya mo. In a way nagustuhan nya rin nakita nya. Ang isa sa nakita nya, alam mo ang problema sa mga pinoy, whether practice, exhibition or what dapat ibigay mo ang lahat. Basta nasa loob ka ng court kailangan ganun parati ang attitude. Is this something na nakasanayan na ng Filipino basketball players natin?

Ryan: Marami kasi mga players na relaxed. They will just put on the button pag season na pero you develop kasi certain habits na will help you in the long run eh. Yun ang habit na gusto kong tanggalin sa mga manlalaro dito sa Purefoods, yun bang you just switch it on kung kailangan mo dahil gusto mo. Minsan because of the bad habit you're doing in practices minsan nadadala mo sa laro. So ang sinasabi ko nga hindi ako naniniwala dun sa old cliché na "Practice makes perfect".Ang sa akin "Perfect practice makes perfect". So kailangan you practice the right thing. If you're practicing the wrong thing you will not improve as a player and you will not be involved sa iyong koponan.

Dennis: Everything, yung plays even attitude, lahat yun, treatment mo towards kakampi mo, kalaban mo, dapat sa practice pa lang ginagawa na or sini-simulate at the very least

Ryan: That's right. Sa akin talagang very particular ako sa attitude pa lang because it's the starting point of everything. If you have the right attitude mas madaling matuto, mas open sa criticisms, mas open ka rin sa learning. So it all starts with the proper attitude.

Dennis: Yung pre-season ng bawat team, is this something masasabi nating much better or mas maganda kesa pagkakaroon ng puro training lang?

Ryan: Definitely, the reason is may tendency kasi na if you just practice hindi mo rin malaman talaga kung anong level mo na, that's no. 1. No. 2 ay may kasamang boredom na rin, you just keep doing the same thing, practice and see the same faces so kumbaga to break the monotony yun ang maganda sa pre-season ngayon. At alam mo rin kung ano na ang development ng iyong team. Katulad ng itong team ko marami pa rin talagang kailangan i-improve pero at least obvious at makikita mo yung mga aspetong pwede pang pag-ukulan ng panahon para mag-improve yung execution pati sa defense at lahat ng yan.

Dennis: Are you happy or contented with whatever is happening sa campaign nyo dito sa pre-season?

Ryan: I'm happy because we're slowly developing yung winner's attitude. It is because we're coming off a very forgettable conference at ngayon we're starting to gel. We've lost some players but somehow we're really playing good music together. So dun sa mga nagsasabi na baka may adjustment dahil we're coming in with a newpoint guard in Chico Lanete, baka may period of adjustment, so far all I see are like positive things for us. At saka ang importante sa akin yung sinasabing chemistry and teamwork. So you can only see that if you see your team playing well and you start winning games. So kung yun ang indication nitong pre-season game, I think we're going to the right direction

Dennis: Ano pang kulang coach na nakikita mong dapat i-address?

Ryan: Many coaches have taken this free throw shooting for granted but sa akin ang importante talaga everytime you step into the line atleast 80% of the time you make your free throws. And that's something we've been struggling and that's the department that I'm putting attention to para hindi magsisi. Kasi maraming pagkakataon you lose games or you win games from the free throw line. I just wanted to put in the minds of our players na they did not practice this, like this like that, so ngayon pa lang talagang binobomba na namin ika nga.

Dennis: Sa lineup coach, marami tayong napag-usapan the last time, kumusta na ang development?

Ryan: I think we're closely hitting yung tinatawag na 14-man roster namin kaya maski papano nagkakaroon na ng hitsura yung team. Maraming nagtatanong kung bakit trinade si Artadi pero ang sagot ko isa lang "It's time to move on. We're approaching this conference with abrand new look and a brand new roster. So it's time to move on for the franchise and we only wish Paul Artadi well". So other players naman, propects are Ardy Larong and Rob Sanz. They're still trying to make our final cut. At wala pang masyadong linaw pero hopefully by this week magkakaroon na talaga ako ng 14-man roster who will go to battle dito sa conference na darating.

Dennis: Ano ba nakuha mo coach kapalit ni Artadi?

Ryan: We're supposed to get a future pick, second round from Ginebra from my understanding si Paolo Hubale will go to Air 21. Pero yun ngasinasabi ko there's no point thinking about yung nawala, ang importante ngayon ay yun bang move on, tapos na kumbaga.

Dennis: Iba pang players na napag-usapan natin before Noy Castillo, Richard Yee and Jun Limpot?

Ryan: Si Noy Castillo we have extended his contract for another year. Richard Yee also, we just sealed an agreement, we signed him up for another year also. Si Papa Jun, we're going to a different direction so he will not be a part of the Purefoods franchice this season.

Dennis: Sa 14 man lineup, ilan na yung definite na puno mo dyan?

Ryan: As of now we have 11 players, there's still 3 slots available.

Dennis: So sigurado ka na sa 14 last time parang sabi mo gusto 12 lang

Ryan: Importante na may 14 dahil with the recent change in the formula kumbaga dati you were allowed only 12 ngayon you can have 14 players in your roster. You only play 12, you just have to advice the PBA mga minutes before the opening tip kung sino'ng dose mo. So importante rin, good for scouting purposes and good for coaches also.

Dennis: Si Alex Crisano meron na bang development?

Ryan: I've been talking to Alex Crisano. He's definetly a changed man, a far cry from the Alex Crisano na we're used to seeing before. Talagang nagbago yung kanyang attitude, nagbago yung kanyang outlook. Unfortunately hindi pa klaro yung kanyang greenlight to play sa PBA. But he's still practicing with us, he's really working so hard and if he gets the go signal from the PBA to play he'll definitely have a slot for us.

Dennis: Last 2 questions. Anong tingin natin for this coming season, may titulo ba tayong nasisilip?

Ryan: Well, the goal always is to reach for the championship but ang dami masyadong larong lalaruin bago ka makapunta dun. So the vision is to make the finals but before we make it to the finals, we have to make it to the semi-finals, if we can go outright eh di okay. But the first game is really what counts most. We're gonna take it one game at a time. Alam natin parati nating naririnig yan but that is really the formula in basketball we cannot look beyond the first game, although we always look at the final destination na gustong marating is the championship for Purefoods again.

Dennis: Last question. Ito naman something that will change yung landscape of Philippine basketball, yung issue about FIBA rules?

Ryan: My take there is if we can help yung stint natin sa international competition kailangan mag-adjust tayo sa manner of play pati yung rules ng FIBA. Pero you cant just change it overnight so may mga limang rule changes na ina-adopt na natin from FIBA. We are moving toward the right direction at ang importante talaga yung masanay na tayo, yung sa mga handcheck rule pati goal tending. Yung mga yun malalaking bagay pero will drastically change the complexion of the ballgame. At this point yung mga importante pwedeng i-adopt, let's adopt it pero yung certain things like yung 10 minutes per quarter okay na tayo feeling ko sa 12 minutes per quarter, okay patayo dyan. Kailangan puspusang pag-aaral kung pwede nating ma-adopt pero alam natin in the end our goal is to be highly competitive in the international scene.

Dennis: And syempre di nating maitatanggi yung PBA business din yun

Ryan: Correct, tama yung nabanggit mo. Kaya ako pag may board resolutions tapos napagkasunduan na gagawin sa liga, eh sa akin,these are the people who will chart the future of our league so kailangan masuportahan yan at hindi na masyado batikusin pa at a-adjust na lang tayo.

Dennis: Coach mukhang may ensayo kayo ngayon ano?

Ryan: Yes, we have a scheduled practice from 9 to 12. We're playing Welocat tomorrow and we are already seeded in the finals ng pre-season. Something we're excited about dahil we were able to lead our group. Again ang feeling ko we're going towards the right direction in as far as yung campaign namin is concerned

Dennis: Syanga pala huli na lang talaga, byahe nyo nga pala, anongnangyari?

Ryan: We played 2 games sa Bahrain, we played club teams. We were able to win the 2 games by average of 33 points so obviously the level of competition is not so high. Yung mga middle- eastern counterparts natin sa Bahrain are not really basketball conscious at di pa talaga high level ang kanilang nilalaro. Although I have to admit that we really learned a lot of things especially yung playing in a situation na yung condition mainit, yung mga ganung bagay bagay. Pagdating namin dito eh swerte pa rin tayo sa Pilipinas kung dito nga 34 degrees umaangal na tayo, 36, eh dun 50, maluluto ka talaga. Yung appreciation ng buhay, perspective in life at of course yung time to be together, very important yun para madevelop yung peace and harmony sa aming koponan.

Dennis: Bonding pala talaga kayo dun

Ryan: bonding, oo bonding

Dennis: Coach maraming salamat and konting message sa mga fans ng Purefoods

Ryan: Again maraming salamat sa oras na ibinigay mo sa akin kaibigang

Dennis, talagang malakas ako sa yo parating bigay mong airtime. At pati dun sa mga masugid na tagasubaybay ng Purefoods, alam ko we've been derailed the past conferences and we're trying to bring back the glory years again for Purefoods and with roster that we have I think we're gonna be very competitive. At sana tuloy tuloy ang pagdarasal dahil kailangan natin ay kumpleto ang koponan, free from injury, free from accidents. And kailangan sama sama dahil we win together we lose together, ang importante we have the same team at tuloy tuloy suporta natin sa isa't isa para makamit natin ang inaasam na kampeonato.

PUREFOODS BOOKS SEAT IN PRE-SEASON FINALE

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Purefoods Tender Juicy booked the first seat in the 2007 PBA Pre-Season Tournament final with a 111-105 overtime victory over Talk N Text Friday night at the Blue Eagle gym.

The Giants squandered a 16-point third-quarter lead but regained their bearings in extra time as they notched a third win in as many games in Group B in this preseason event.

That guaranteed Purefoods a trip to the titular game although it is still to play Welcoat in its final game in the short elimination round.

Moving out of contention from the same group are Welcoat, Talk N Text, Barangay Ginebra and Air21.

San Miguel Beer, Sta. Lucia Realty and Alaska are the teams from Group A with a chance to challenge Purefoods in the title match.

The Beermen nipped the Red Bull Barakos, 104-102, also for their third win in as many outings. The Realtors are at 2-0 while the Aces at 1-1.

Red Bull crashed out of contention on a second straight defeat. Coca-Cola, at 0-3, was the first team in Group B to reeled in the sideline.

James Yap scored seven points and issued a crucial assist as he took charge in the extra period, saving the Giants from what could have been a bitter loss.

The Giants set the pace almost throughout only to blow away a 16-point third-quarter margin on a fiery chase by the Pals in the payoff period.

The Pals eventually pulled even at 98-all on two free throws by Jimmy Alapag with 18 seconds left to play. The two teams failed to score the rest of the regulation play.

But the Giants won’t be denied with Yap again finding his rhythm in overtime, firing seven straight points as Purefoods regained breathing room, 107-103, with a minute left to play.

Yap later issued a perfect feed to Jondan Salvador for a basket that eventually broke the Pals’ back.

The 2006 MVP awardee finished with a game-high 29 points with Peter June Simon adding 14, Kerby Raymundo 13 and Roger Yap 12.

Yap powers Giants past Phone Pals

By June Navarro

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MANILA, Philippines -- PUREFOODS encountered rough sailing before blowing away Talk 'N Text in extra time, 111-105, Friday night to seize the solo lead in Group A of the 2007-08 PBA Preseason Tournament at the Blue Eagle Gym in Katipunan.

James Yap bailed the Giants out of trouble by tossing in seven straight points and handed a nifty feed to Jondan Salvador for the insurance basket that neutralized the onslaught of the Phone Pals in overtime.

Though the Giants notched their third win in four games, it was an ugly one considering the chances they wasted in regulation.

For a three-minute stretch in the fourth period, the Phone Pals dissolved an 80-65 Purefoods lead to a single basket following two free throws by Asi Taulava.

Yap ended the drought with a short jumper off the glass before June Peter Simon's three-point play gave the Giants a 92-85 cushion.

Jay Washington knocked in a three in another Talk 'N Text assault as the Phone Pals pulled within 92-94 with 43 ticks remaining.

Yap had the chance to seal the deal in regulation as he drove through the teeth of the Talk 'N Text defense, but Washington swatted away the 2005 MVP's floater.

Jimmy Alapag fetched a foul off a loose ball scramble and then sank two free throws to forge extra period.

The scores:
PUREFOODS 111--J.Yap 29, Simon 14, Raymundo 13, R.Yap 12, Lanete 11, Adducul 7, Pingris 6, Sanz 5, Evangelista 4, Larong 0.

TALK 'N TEXT 105--Taulava 27, Washington 22, Carey 19, Alapag 8, Billones 8, Noble 6, Belano 5, Ritualo 4, Ferreria 2, Fran 2, Cardona 2.

Quarters: 25-17, 45-44, 75-62, 111-105

With stars, PBA action expected to be tight

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WITH the established stars back in action, pro league officials are optimistic the 33rd season starting on Oct. 14 at the Araneta Coliseum will be a big hit with fans.

Mark Caguioa and Jayjay Helterbrand of Ginebra, Asi Taulava, Jimmy Alapag and RenRen Ritualo of Talk N Text, Dondon Hontiveros and Danny Seigle of San Miguel Beer, Tony dela Cruz of Alaska, Ranidel de Ocampo of Air21, Kerby Raymundo of Purefoods and Mick Pennisi of Red Bull hae rejoined their mother squads after missing the entire second conference last season for a tour of duty with the RP Team.

Their return could only mean added weapons and versatility to their respective teams, factors that could serve the contenders in good stead in the face of what may be a very long conference ahead of them.

A busy campaign is in store for all 10 teams in the opening tournament, where each squad will play a total of 18 games, according to PBA Interim Commissioner Sonny Barrios.

"It’s going to be a long but exciting conference, which we know will be for the benefit of the legions of PBA fans," said Barrios, adding the Philippine Cup–serving as the league’s first conference–will run for four months.

"With our stars back with their mother teams and a new set of exciting rookies to watch I am very optimistic the PBA will again have another successful season," Barrios added.

Each week, a total of eight games will be played during the regular Wednesday, Friday and Sunday play dates. The league will also hold games in non-traditional venues like The Arena in San Juan every Thursday and a provincial game every Saturday.

The Big Dome remains as the main venue, although there will also be games to be held at the Astrodome in Pasay City and the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Ten provincial games are also being lined up.

In addition, the league will be playing through the Christmas Season, with games on Christmas Day, Dec. 28 and Dec. 30.

PBA Chairman Tony Chua of Red Bull sees the additional games beneficial to all players in general, especially with the 14-man lineup in effect.

"More games mean more opportunities for all players to see action," said Chua, also the team manager of Red Bull.

A slight modification in the conference format has also been adopted.

The top two teams after the classification phase still advance to the semifinals outright, while the Nos. 3, 4 and 5 squads qualify for the quarterfinals.

The 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th teams are going to be relegated to the wildcard phase, which will feature knockout games to determine the sole survivor and the last quarterfinal candidate. The last-placed team is automatically eliminated.

Injured Seigle may call it quitsFriday

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September 21, 2007

Andy Seigle, the 1997 PBA top draft pick, is another former marquee player who may have seen the end of his career.

Unable to get a contract renewal with Barangay Ginebra, Seigle, 35, was trying out with Red Bull when he suffered a suspected ACL injury on a bad fall.

“It’s a pity because we need a big man. He came to us, saying he wanted to show Ginebra that he still can play. I told him ‘okay, prove yourself.’ But he suffered the injury just in his third day in practice with us,” said Red Bull team manager Tony Chua, the current league board chairman.

“He’s way out of shape. In such a case, a player is really prone to injury,” said coach Yeng Guiao. Seigle, a former University of New Orleans mainstay who played for the RP team in the Bangkok and the Busan Asian Games, failed to strike a deal with Ginebra with the player reportedly still asking for a maximum pay although he spent much of the 2006-07 season nursing various injuries.

His game had been on a steady decline the last five years or since his best season in the league in 2001when he averaged a personal best 14.6 points a game with Purefoods.
But for his size and experience, the 6-foot-9 center may still have found a taker if not for the injury.

The first Fil-Am player picked No. 1 overall in the annual draft, Seigle averaged in double figures in five of his first six seasons in the league.
He normed 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds a game as he bagged the Rookie of the Year award with Mobiline in 1997.

Other veteran stars no longer re-signed by their mother teams are Jun Limpot, Vic Pablo and Poch Juinio, leaving Johnny Abarrientos, Olsen Racela and Rey Evangelista as the senior mainstays in the league.

Meanwhile, the PBA visits the Ateneo Blue Eagle gym today at the resumption of its preseason tourney.

SOLID PUREFOODS CLUB

REGISTRATION AND GENERAL MEETING

TIME AND PLACE:
The club meeting was held last September 16, 2007. It started at 1:00 pm and ended at 4:00 pm. The venue was at the SM Makati Foodcourt. Some unforeseen circumstances made us move to another location and that is at the Glorietta Park.

ATTENDANCE:
The following attended the meeting:

1. Alfonso, Anna Karenina of Magalang, Pampanga
2. Alvarez, Rochelle of Noveleta, Cavite
3. Beltran, Mary Rose of Zamboanga City
4. Bigcas, Alva of Bangkal Makati

5. Bohulano, Jhonie of Dasmariñas Cavite
6. Camacho, Leah of Sampaloc Manila
7. Caragay, Rachel of Calumpit Bulacan
8. De Ramos, Rasheeda of Candelaria Quezon
9. Gonzales, Genelene of Pasay City
10. Ilagan, Brian of Parañaque City
11. Magliquian, Sheryl of Sampaloc Manila
12. Maralit, Jesie of Las Piñas City
13. Marasigan, Ma. Teresa of Rizal Laguna
14. Matitu, Nino Jesus of Sampaloc Manila
15. Mediario, Grendalyn of Parañaque City
16. Montilla, Ivy of Singalong Manila
17. Narbay, Kristalyn of Angeles, Pampanga
18. Palmero, Jackelyn of Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
19. Placencia, Maria Eva of Malabon City
20. Rodillo, Rolando of Las Piñas City
21. Seminiano, Evangeline of Carmona Cavite
22. Simbul, Gerald of Sta. Cruz Manila
23. Tolentino, Roby Gil of Olongapo City
24. Tolosa, Catherine of Mandaluyong City
25. Trinidad, Denise of Parañaque City
26. Valerio, Erlina of Sta. Mesa Manila
27. Yao, Noella of Bagumbayan Taguig City

REGISTRATION:
It started with the registration of those in attendance by filling up forms. General information such as full name, birthday, schools and the likes were asked from each member. Contact information such as complete address, cell phone numbers and email addresses were also asked to have easy communication with each other. A database of the club members will be made so we need all the necessary information.

Each member brought with them two pieces of 1X1 ID pictures to be attached to the registration form and the other for their ID’s. A registration fee of P100.00 each was also paid.

Future registrations will be made online or through mail especially for those outside the country and from the provinces. It can also be done personally especially for interested parties who we see at practices and games.

Online Registration. Emails will be sent to interested parties with the registration form as attachment. Just fill up the form, attach a picture and email it back. Registration fees can be paid by depositing it in a bank account.

BANK ACCOUNT
A Bank account for the club will be opened in due time. It will be a joint account so that not one person can just take money from it. Since we still have no funds for minimum deposit we just can’t open one just yet.

As of now, we will use the bank account of the OIC President. Registration fees can be paid by using this account. To get the bank account number one can just text her at 09053250138.

INTRODUCTION
After the registration, everyone was asked to introduce themselves by giving their name, place where they came from, how they came to know about the meeting and the club, why they attended and what are their expectations. Some also related how they became Purefoods fans and their experiences as fans.

It’s heartening to note that a number of them came from the provinces and made an effort to come. One was from Olongapo, two from Pampanga, two from Cavite, one from Bulacan and one from Laguna.

Most of them came to know about the club and the meeting through the internet sites of Purefoods like the Purefoods Yahoo Groups, PBA.ph forum and the individual yahoo groups of players like James Yap and also of Team Manager Alvin Patrimonio. A few were told personally or through text.

Most said they joined because of their love of the Purefoods basketball team and to meet other Purefoods fans who share the same passion with them. They expect the club to be a venue where they can show their support for Purefoods and do activities with co-fans and the team itself in some instances not necessarily at all times. They also want the club not only to exist for the team and the fans but also to be able to help other people like doing some outreach activities.

Other perks and benefits that can be derived from joining the club will be bonuses. We don’t want expect too much. We formed the club more for the team and not really to benefit us.

ELECTION
Next is the informal election to have our set officers. It was decided that the designated officers will just act as Officers-in-charge for the moment and a more formal election of officers will be held in the future. The following are the officers of the club.

President: Camacho, Leah
Profile
Nickname: Leah
Email Add: prettygel_23@yahoo.com
Address : 526B Extremadura St. Sampaloc, Manila 1008
Prov. Address: Brgy. Sta. Cecilia Tagkawayan, Quezon
Contact No.: 09287133014/09053250138
Birthday: March 23, 1980
School: College of the Holy Spirit, Mendiola Manila
Course: B.S. Accountancy
Job: Internal Auditor, Pretiolas Philippines, Inc.

Vice President: Trinidad, Denise
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Nickname: Dhenz
Email Add: cool_hunkz@yahoo.com
Address : Stafford St. Moonwalk Subd., Paranaque City
Contact No.: 09196403396
Birthday: March 29, 1973
School: PSBA, Q.C.
Course: B.S. Business Administration - Management
Job: System Assistant Administrator, Philippine Postal Corporation

Secretary: Marasigan, Ma. Teresa
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Nickname: Teya
Email Add: idolkosicap@yahoo.com
Address : 241 Rizal Ave., Brgy. West Poblacion Rizal, Laguna
Contact No.:
Birthday: Aug. 3
School: Saint Louis University Baguio City
Course: B.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Job: small computer and photocopying business

Treasurer: Valerio, Erlina
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Nickname:Earl
Email Add: erlinavalerio@yahoo.com
Address : GSIS Metro Homes, Anonas St. Sta. Mesa Manila
Prov. Address: Brgy. Sta. Cecilia Tagkawayan, Quezon
Contact No.:
Birthday: February 27, 1980
School: PUP Manila
Course: B.S. Accountancy
Job: Junior Accountant, Tan Group of Companies

Spokesperson: Beltran, Mary Rose
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Nickname: Rose40
Email Add: goldeng40_y2k@yahoo.com
Address : Maribacan St.Nichols, Andrews Ave. Pasay City
Prov. Address: C-1003 Sutterville, Zamboanga City
Contact No.:
Birthday: December 11, 1984
School: Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Course: B.S. Commerce majot in Financial Management, Associate in Computer
Networking
Job: Reservations Sales Associate, Philippine Airlines

The registration form also contained suggested names for the club and each was asked to pick one or suggest any other new name. The result of the survey is as follows:

UNITED PUREFOODS FANS CLUB – 4 VOTES
PUREFOODS BUDDIES – 4 VOTES
SOLID PUREFOODS BARKADA – 12 VOTES
PUREFOODS FUSED – 4 VOTES
PURE FANATICS CLUB – 1 VOTE
P.B.A. (PUREFOODS BARKADA ASTIG – 2 VOTES

The “SOLID PUREFOODS BARKADA” name had the most number of votes. Further discussion however made us modify the name to SOLID PUREFOODS FANS CLUB and later on to its final name of SOLID PUREFOODS CLUB.

CLUB IDENTIFICATION CARD
The club identification cards will be made and distributed as soon as possible. They can get it personally from those in charge or it can be mailed to them. It is suggested that they send a self-stamped envelope if they want it mailed.

Samples of possible designs of the ID card were shown and the members were asked what they want best. We’ll post the design as soon as we finished the layout.

CLUB LOGO
We’ll post the design as soon as we finish the layout.

CLUB MOTTO
Motto’s were suggested and came up with this:

WE CHEER, LOVE AND SERVE!(we need suggestions for this, this suggested
motto is not yet final)

CLUB TARPAULIN
It was decided to have a tarpaulin or banner to be brought in every Purefoods game or other team related activities. It will contain the club logo, and the team motto “Think Big, Dream Big, Play Big” (size will be 3x6, we’ll also post the design once we finish it, please bear with us)

CONCLUSION
It was a successful registration and meeting for our newly formed SOLID PUREFOODS CLUB. We reached our target of at least 25 initial members. It was nice meeting a lot of new friends. This is the start and we hope to build up on this very good start. We know we can do this with everyone’s help.

Artadi now a Gin King after feud with Purefoods coaches

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MANILA, Philippines -- Paul Artadi, the once promising point guard out of the University of the East, Monday found his way to Barangay Ginebra from Purefoods after a deal that also involved Air21 and two more players.

The 5-foot-9 former first round selection, who had a falling out with the Purefoods coaching staff, was dealt away for practically nothing in exchange.

Ginebra coach Jong Uichico said they gave up reliable swingman Jec Chia and Paolo Hubalde to the Express, who in turn got Artadi and dealt him to the Gin Kings.

The Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Office was still unaware of the trade and Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio and team manager Alvin Patrimonio would not return calls.
Ginebra now has four crack guards in its roster, counting starting quarterback Jay-Jay Helterbrand, former MVP Johnny Abarrientos and rookie Macky Escalona.

Barrios’ focus: Improve PBA officiating

By Joaquin Henson
Sunday, September 16, 2007

PBA OIC Sonny Barrios said yesterday the centerpiece program in his temporary watch is the improvement of officiating and it looks like the job is on the way to getting done.

Barrios celebrated his first month anniversary as OIC last Friday in typical mode – hard at work. He said adjusting to the workload hasn’t been easy but described the transition as smooth.

“I feel like a car that’s been in the garage for four years, suddenly running at 120 kilometers per hour for 10 straight hours,” joked Barrios who served in the PBA for 18 years before leaving in 2003. “It was just a matter of getting organized. There are lots of things to do. I’m lucky we have very competent department managers but things have really changed – from a work force of 15 to 18 during my previous employment, now we’re up to 35. My long experience in the PBA has helped me.”

Barrios said PBA chairman Tony Chua’s hands-on involvement is a major plus.

“The Chairman is a positive influence,” said Barrios. “We’ve had very productive discussions. He’s taking stock of the business side of things. The PBA is in a special situation with me as OIC so it’s a good thing the Chairman is lending a helping hand at the office.”

Barrios said lawyer Chito Salud, serving on a pro bono basis like him, is concentrating on officiating in his new job as consultant. Salud and technical group manager Perry Martinez are supervising the off-season training of 15 holdover referees and six aspirants.

FIBA referee Alan Richardson was recently in town on his second Manila trip to assist in improving officiating standards in the PBA.

Barrios said according to Richardson, the ideal number of referees in the PBA is 20 using the formula of two referees for every team in the league. Last season, the PBA used 16 referees.

From the start of rookie camp last month, the PBA has seriously looked into upgrading the quality of officiating. One referee has been dismissed from last season’s roster and two are on probation. Six applicants are undergoing scrutiny during the pre-season games. The pool of 21 is now undergoing rigid physical conditioning under trainer Raul Manzano using an Eastern European “plyos” system.

Barrios said there were over 10 applicants and only six survived the early screening.

Officiating will play a major role in the coming Philippine Cup as the PBA introduces five new FIBA innovations – the three-point line (20 1/2 feet from the basket compared to the previous 22), the hand-check rule (to be allowed if not impeding progress of the offensive player), interference over the cylinder (the ball is live after touching the hoop even if still above the rim), the trapezoid shaded area (instead of the rectangle) and team-foul carryover into overtime.

Barrios explained the team foul limit of five before penalty will be retained because the PBA uses 48-minute quarters. In FIBA, the limit is four every 40-minute quarter.

Barrios said the hand-check rule will allow discretion by the referees because in FIBA, a hand-check is not automatically a foul.

“If a hand-check does not impede the progress of an offensive player, it’s tolerated but that opens up a judgment situation,” said Barrios. “On the other hand, the interference over the cylinder rules eliminates the judgment that was in the previous PBA rule regarding offensive and defensive goaltending. In the FIBA rule, there is no room for interpretation because once the ball touches the rim and is still above the cylinder, it may be tipped by either the offensive or defensive team.”

The PBA is adopting the five FIBA innovations after studying the repercussions of adjusting to international play at the recent FIBA-Asia Olympic qualifiers in Tokushima.

PUREFOODS OUTGUNS AIR21 FOR 2-0 SLATE Artadi to Ginebra in 3-way deal

Friday, 14 September 2007 pba.ph

Purefoods and Air21 closed a trade deal involving Paul Artadi then
figured in exciting match with the Giants crushing the Express, 130-
124, Thursday at the PUP gym in Sta. Mesa.

Artadi has been dealt to the Barangay Ginebra Kings when the Giants
repulsed the Express to gain leadership with a 2-0 win-loss record in
Group B in the 2007 PBA Pre-Season Tournament.

The Express practically bombed out of contention for the championship
as they reeled to a second straight defeat.

Air21 Board representative and team manager Lito Alvarez, however, is
upbeat on their chances for the coming season with a lineup spiced up
further by new acquisitions Ervin Sotto, Jek Chia, Paolo Hubalde and
Chris Baluyot.

The team reacquired Sotto from Coca-Cola, recruited Baluyot from the
free agent pool and acquired Chia and Hubalde in a three-way trade
deal with Purefoods and Ginebra. Purefoods gained a future draft pick
from Air21 in exchange for Artadi.

The Giants hardly missed the services of Artadi, drawing tremendous
boost from new backcourt recruits Chico Lanete and Ardy Larong.

Lanete and Larong combined for 32 points although old Purefoods
mainstays James Yap, Kerby Raymundo and Roger Yap delivered the
biggest numbers as they whipped Air21 for a second straight win
following their conquest of Barangay Ginebra in the opener last
Saturday in Cavite.

The Giants opened a double-digit lead right in the first period and
held off repeated rallies by the Express who banked heavily on
another 30-point performance from Arwind Santos.

The Express refused to give up the fight easily but the Giants hang
tough to the finish with James Yap pouring in 29 points and Raymundo
adding 21.

The Giants played serious basketball with coach Ryan Gregorio even
called a technical foul in the fourth quarter for continuous
complaining.

The Express threatened the last time at 114-118 before Yap and
Raymundo fueled a decisive run that eventually bailed Purefoods out
of trouble. (NC)

The scores:
Purefoods 130 – Yap J. 29, Raymundo 21, Lanete 20, Yap R. 20, Larong
12, Sanz 8, Pingris 7, Adducul 7, Salvador 4, Evangelista 2.

Air21 124 – Santos 36, Arboleda 23, Canaleta 15, Cruz 12, De Ocampo
12, Kramer 7, Intal 6, Masbang 5, Dimaunahan 4, Sotto 2.
Quarterscores: 34-24, 68-57, 101-95, 130-124.

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