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Cris Bolado
Crisanto "Jumbo" Bolado (October 25, 1969 – September 17, 2017) was a Filipino professional basketball player. Basketball career In college, Bolado first played for the National University Bulldogs, then left in 1989. He then played for the University of Manila Hawks in 1991. He was selected by Alaska in the second round of the 1994 PBA draft. Listed at , Bolado tied Dong Polistico of the San Miguel Beermen as the second tallest player in the league at that time. He became part of the Alaska Milkmen's 1996 Grand Slam team and in terms of finals stints, Bolado was one of the most successful in the PBA, making it to the championship series for ten straight times - from Alaska, Purefoods, and Gordon's Gin. In 1999, he was in his fourth PBA team with Pop Cola and then was traded to San Miguel Beermen where he became a member of two more championships. Bolado won a total of 11 titles in the league and retired in 2003. Later life and death In 2009, Bolado was a participant in ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucban
Lucban, officially the Municipality of Lucban (), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people. Lucban is dubbed as the Summer Capital, Art Capital, Dance Capital, Tourist Capital, and Rice Capital of Quezon province. The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 15 in honor of San Isidro Labrador and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of the province. Etymology Legend has it the town derives its name from the ''lukbán'' or pomelo tree. Three hunters from neighbouring Majayjay— namely Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba, and Lucas Mañawa— lost their way following the trail of wild animals at the foot of volcanic Mount Banahaw. Resting under a tree, they saw a crow (''uwák'') in the tree's branches, and believing this to be a bad omen, they moved to another place and rested again. Whilst in the shade of a large pomelo (''lucbán'') tree, the trio was attracted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals
The 1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals was the best-of-7 series basketball championship of the 1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup, and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Alaska Milkmen and Purefoods TJ Hotdogs played for the 63rd championship contested by the league. The Alaska Milkmen won against Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, 4 games to 1, for their first ever back-to-back championships as they became the 9th team to win the All-Filipino crown. Qualification Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 The Milkmen were apparently in control of the ballgame after having a comfortable 69–51 lead in the third quarter by having a 7–0 run. In the fourth quarter, Alaska then became scoreless for three minutes after Jun Reyes' field goal, allowing Purefoods to put together an 11–0 scoring run, reducing the lead by one point with 46.7 seconds remaining after Poch Juinio was called on illegal defense. Purefoods also kept possession after Alvin Patrimonio's free throw but he mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 PBA Draft
The 1994 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 16, 1994, at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Hotel in Manila. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Notes * Amateur standouts Marlou Aquino and Edward Joseph Feihl, both of Adamson University, withdrew their applications. * Pepsi's rights to Richard Anthony Ticzon, including second-round draft picks in the 1995 and 1996 drafts, were traded to Purefoods for Dindo Pumaren and Dwight Lago. * In another draft day trade, Pepsi traded its second round rights to Shell for Rey Cuenco. Sources * "Ballclubs stunned by Feihl, Aquino decision," The Philippine Star, January 6, 1994. * "Ginebra starts new build-up with Locsin," The Philippine Star, January 17, 1994. References {{PBA draft Philippine Basketball Association draft Draft Draft, the draft, or draught may refer to: Watercraft dimensions * Draft (hull), th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NU Bulldogs
The NU Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Bullpups and Lady Bullpups are the collegiate men's and women's, and high school men's and women's, respectively, varsity teams of National University (NU) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The athletic director is Rustico “Otie” Camangian. Team identity Team monikers Since the UAAP began in 1938, NU's mascot has been 'Butch' the Bulldog. The Bulldog symbolizes dignity and integrity, kindness and compassion, perseverance and resilience, transformation and innovation, and its ability to adapt and be dynamic. National University is one of the eight UAAP member schools that participate in different sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Bulldog is the mascot of all the varsity teams participating in these sporting events. The official varsity team names sourced from the school's official student publications are as follows: University colors The university colors are blue a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National University (Philippines)
National University () commonly known as NU, colloquially ''National U'', is a private non–sectarian university located in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The founder of the university, Mariano F. Jhocson Sr., established the institution on August 1, 1900, as ''Colegio Filipino'' in Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo, Manila. It is considered as the first Private university, private nonsectarian and coeducational institution in the Philippines and also, the first university to use English as its medium of instruction, replacing Spanish. With its main campus in Sampaloc, Manila, the university has been expanding by setting secondary campuses. Other campuses of NU includes: NU Nazareth School, NU Laguna (Sports Academy), NU Fairview, NU Mall of Asia, NU Baliwag, NU Dasmariñas, NU Lipa, NU Clark, and NU Bacolod, among others. Additionally, the institution leased a part of the lot and buildings of the former College of the Holy Spirit Manila in Mendiola, Manila and will be known as the upcom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1997 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The All-Star Fans Day was held on July 25 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City while the All-Star Game was held on July 27 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Skills Challenge Winners *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Tonyboy Espinosa (Mobiline) *Three-point Shootout: Roehl Gomez (Alaska) *Slam Dunk Team Competition: Tyrone Hopkins and Mike Orquillas (Gordon's Gin) All-Star Game Rosters Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors: * Marlou Aquino (Gordon's Gin) * Nic Belasco (Pop Cola) * Jeffrey Cariaso (Mobiline) * Bal David (Gordon's Gin) *Kenneth Duremdes (Pop Cola) * Dennis Espino (Sta. Lucia) *Chris Jackson (Sta.Lucia) *Elmer Lago (Purefoods) *Jojo Lim (Shell) *Mike Mustre (San Miguel) * Andy Seigle (Mobiline) * Jason Webb (Sta.Lucia) *Coach: Norman Black (San Miguel) Veterans: *Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) * Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel) * Bonel Balingit (Pop Cola) * Cris Bolado (Purefoods) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA All-Star Game
The PBA All-Star Game is an exhibition game hosted annually by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), matching the league's star players using various formats. It is the featured event of PBA All-Star Weekend. The All-Star game was first staged at The ULTRA on June 4, 1989. The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a fan ballot, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches of the league's teams. If a selected player is injured and cannot participate, the league officials select a replacement. The head coaches of the teams that entered the season's first conference, the Philippine Cup, are chosen as the coaches of the teams in the All-Star Game. Background The annual All-Star Game was instituted in 1989 and has already evolved into different types of competition, more commonly in the following formats: Philippine national team vs. PBA All-Stars (last played in 2018), Rookies, Sophomores & Juniors (RSJ) vs. Veterans (last played in 2012), and Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 PBA Reinforced Conference Finals
The 2003 Samsung-PBA Reinforced Conference finals, for sponsorship reasons was the best-of-7 basketball championship series of the 2003 PBA Reinforced Conference and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The San Miguel Beermen and Coca Cola Tigers played for the 86th championship contested by the league. After two runner-up finishes in the first two conferences, the Coca Cola Tigers won their 2nd PBA title with a 4–3 series victory over San Miguel Beermen. Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 The Beermen bucked the absence of Kwan Johnson and leaned on Danny Ildefonso down the stretch, Ildefonso scored 11 of his team's last 15 points and stole the ball from Coca Cola import Tee McClary with four seconds remaining as the Beermen escaped with a thrilling victory. SMB import Kwan Johnson spent the entire fourth period on the bench after hurting his left groin late in the third quarter. Rudy Hatfield and McClary joined forces in a 19–6 Tigers' run that cut the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals
The 2002 Selecta-PBA All-Filipino Cup finals was the best-of-5 basketball championship series of the 2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Coca-Cola Tigers and Alaska Aces played for the 83rd championship contested by the league. Coca Cola win their 1st PBA title with a 3–1 series victory over the Alaska as history was made on Christmas Day with the Tigers becoming the first team to win a championship in their first season. Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 Game 2 Ato Morano pumped in 8 of his game-high 23 points in the extension period as he filled in for the Tigers' reliable scorers, Johnny Abarrientos and Jeffrey Cariaso, who were sideline by injuries they sustained in the finals and semifinals, respectively, Rudy Hatfield buried a triple barely a minute left in overtime that keyed the Tigers' breakaway, Morano's free throws made it 70–64 but Kenneth Duremdes and Don Allado converted five straight points in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 PBA Governors' Cup Finals
The 1999 PBA Governors Cup finals was the best-of-7 basketball championship series of the 1999 PBA Governors Cup, and the conclusion of the conference playoffs. The Alaska Milkmen and San Miguel Beermen played for the 74th championship contested by the league as the two successful ballclubs with rich tradition in winning titles battled for the last PBA championship of the 1990s era. The San Miguel Beermen captured their second straight title of the season with a 4–2 series victory over Alaska Milkmen. The Beermen won their 13th PBA crown and are now the winningest ballclub, tied with the famed Crispa Redmanizers for most titles. Danny Ildefonso and Danny Seigle shared won on his co-finals MVP in Governors Cup finals. Qualification Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 Johnny Abarrientos scored a basket with 1.5 seconds remaining forcing overtime at 68-all, in the extension, San Miguel again looked headed for an outright victory after posting a 76–73 lead with 3.3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals
The 1999 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals was the best-of-7 basketball championship series of the 1999 PBA Commissioner's Cup, and the conclusion of the conference playoffs. The Formula Shell Zoom Masters and San Miguel Beermen played for the 73rd championship contested by the league. The San Miguel Beermen halted Formula Shell Zoom Masters' two straight title-winning runs and won their first championship in five years, under coach Jong Uichico, ushering a new era in their franchise history. Danny Seigle won his first rookie finals MVP in Commissioner's Cup finals. Qualification Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Shell squandered a 15-point lead early in the third quarter but got big baskets from Benjie Paras and import John Best in the extension period. Paras and Best each scored 27 points, Best knocked in five points in overtime, including two crucial charities off Danny Seigle's offensive foul with 12.6 seconds left, Best' two free throws gave S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals
The 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals was the best-of-7 series basketball championship of the 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup, and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Gordon's Gin Boars and Alaska Milkmen played for the 67th championship contested by the league. Gordon's Gin Boars finally ended a six-year title drought, winning their finals series over Alaska Milkmen, 4 games to 2. Qualification Series scoring summary Games summary Game 1 Chris King registered a triple-double of 40 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, as he figured in Gordon's key third quarter assault when they grabbed a 55–52 lead. Alaska had one last chance to stage a reversal late in the game but King took command, giving the Boars a 94–84 bubble with a minute to go. Game 2 Chris King, despite suffering a pulled left hamstring, never gave up, he hits the dagger three-pointer from a Marlou Aquino pass with 37.2 seconds left to give the Boars a four-point lead. Doctors later found out that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
