The scene was comical. Some considered it shameful. I thought it was hilarious. Give-away foam hands were tossed like frisbees inside the Staples Center. The highly-anticipated Christmas day duel between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James turned out to be a dud.
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‘Twas the day after Christmas in 2009 (well, only several days ago, to be exact) and I wandered into a cinema and plopped down to see a movie I’ve actually been waiting for, for months: the Solar Entertainment-produced, Topel Lee-directed, Manny Pacquiao-starrer Wapakman.

I had seen the trailer months ago and it was actually quite impressive; not like the typical Pinoy blockbuster trailer that gave away the entire plot plus a bag of salted peanuts. The selection of shots for the trailer almost made the film look foreign, and very promising, to say the least. Read the rest of this entry »

You must think only children write to Santa and ask for the cutest baby doll or the coolest toy truck. I’ve been around basketball coaches long enough to know they have Christmas wishlists too. Santa Claus knows coaches’ approach to the game varies but their ultimate Christmas wish is the same — to win a PBA championship by season’s end. Here’s what our PBA head coaches probably asked for this Christmas, or really should be asking for. These tacticians all hope Santa listens, and more importantly, delivers. Merry Christmas everyone!

1. Tim Cone (Alaska) - Dear Santa, please keep Willie Miller and LA Tenorio healthy. I really don’t have a legitimate back-up franchise player and back-up point guard. Oh, and thanks for the new neckties you gave me last year.

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I recently asked around if LA Tenorio appeared to be Alaska’s next Johnny Abarrientos. Naturally, the question elicited varied comments. Most reactions, however, were leading up to yet another argument. Is Tenorio the best point guard in the PBA today? And if not, who is? Read the rest of this entry »

So.

This is a bit awkward.

Yep, no idea what I’m doing here either.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lia Cruz. I look like I’m 16, but trust me, I’m legal. I work in the TV and broadcasting industry: a talker by profession but a writer at heart. I like literature, film, 90s alternative music, Flaming Hot Cheetos and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (bring back the Sticks!). Read the rest of this entry »