Animo San Beda!

Finally, the Bedistas won't have to just yell teases and insults like their infamous "pangit kayo, pogi kame" line to every opponent and spectators after losing a game. Because they've already bagged the trophy. Yipee! But I sure will miss them shouting, "iskwater!!". he he Boys will be boys.

I was only able to watch their games live twice (first was the opening, June 24 at Araneta Coliseum and 2nd was during 1st round elimination vs. College of Saint Benilde, July 3). But I never missed a single game (thanks to my video cam). I had a friend recorded all the games of the Red Lions and I watched each game every after my shift. I've learned to love the team since 2000 when Arjun Cordero was still playing for San Beda. I just loved their line up, although they were not able to make it to any championships. I especially admire Bombeo and Hudencial (sorry if I mispelled). And last year, was when I started noticing Yousif Aljamal as a potential MVP. Why, he is so damn handsome! oops. uhm I mean he was a three-point shooter, so I thought he has the potential. Now, although he only won one award since Sam Ekwe swept all the 4 awards, he has proven his worth as a player and bagged the finals MVP award.

When NCAA season 82 started, I was kinda shaky that they might not make it to finals again. But, luckily they fought their way to the championship with just one loss. With the championship that's 2 losses (both defeated by PCU). Coach Koy Banal made a really great work with the team. They just deserve the win. Oh my gosh! After shock is still on the feel til now. I just felt that it's just meant to be. Imagine they already left the Dolphins behind by 20 points but the Dolphins bounced back trimming the lead down to 5 then 3 then 1! Whatta breathtaking game that was! Plus the fact that most of the Red Lions are rookies compared to the vets of PCU who already had tasted how it's like to play in the finals (they were 2004 champions). The Red Lions were only able to make 1 field goal and 1 free throw (by Ekwe) during the last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter while the Dolphins were consistently making points and steals. Damn, that was tough! I was like about to cry. But, luck happened to be on the Lions' side. While Castro relentlessly made points and steals and rebounds for the Dolphins, some erratic players just screwed up and missed their chance of winning. It was really a good game by Dolphins. But, the trophy was really for the Lions. Sorry. The Red Lions won by 1 point, 68-67. It really doesn't matter how many points, anymore. They're the 2006 NCAA champion. True to their battlecry, "END 28 at 82", they made all the Bedistas proud. Congratulations!

Finals scores:

SBC (68)—Aljamal 23, Escobal 15, Angeles 8, Ekwe 7, Menor 5, Evangelista 4, Maggay 2, Hermida 2, Gamalinda 2, Tecson 0, Taganas 0.

PCU (67)—Castro 25, David 10, Belga 9, Espinas 8, Navarro 7, Graham 4, Garrido 2, Amparado 2, Chien 0, McCoy 0, Santos 0, Vidal 0.

Quarterscores: 15-19; 36-30; 61-44; 68-67.

San Beda Red Lions Roster - NCAA Season 82

• Aljamal, Yousif Jr. - Forward (9) (Finals MVP)
  
• Angeles, Alexander - Point Guard (7)
  
• Antonio, Martin Lloyd - Forward (12)
  
• Canlas, Eduardo - Guard
• Ekwe, Samuel - Center (13) (Rookie of the year, Defensive player of the year, Mythical 5 first team and Most Valuable Player)
  
• Escobal, John Paul - Guard
• Espinosa, Kevin - Forward
  
• Evangelista, Micah - Guard
• Gamalinda, Riego - Forward (16)
  
• Hermida, John Carlos Jr. - Point Guard
• Maggay, Raymond - Forward / Center (4)
  
• Menor, Rogemar - Guard / Forward (15)
  
• Taganas, Jay-R - Center (14)
  
• Taupa, Kristoffer - Forward
• Tecson, Eduardo Jr. - Forward (8)
  

• Head Coach : Enrico "Koy" Banal (Coach of the year - 2006)
  

The hours I've spent aren't enough to pay rent...

I could've been a billionnaire or richer by now.

Have you received email messages like this one?


Damn! I hate them. When you receive something like this for the first time and you're desperate or bankrupt, you'd somehow bite into the scheme. Imagine someone offering you to help him keep huge amount of money! On the other hand, you'd think twice. Such a too-good-to-be-true BS! The person doesn't even know you and he's entrusting you millions of dollars! Damn! When a lot of people are wide-eyed dreaming to become wealthy! Rich people are actually too greedy to share their wealth! So, what is this about?!

I've been receiving similar messages for 3 years now. And I hate that I always have to clear my inbox because of spams. Save it. I know you'd suggest that I use the filter option. I already did. Didn't work. What needs to be done is to track down those spammers and put them in prison. ha ha (joke) We can never tell how many people they've already tricked into sending them money for whatever process, they say, needed to transfer the million dollars they're boasting about. Sad thing is, there really are victims of these email scams. Can't blame them. It's hard to earn money.

You would know it's a scam if you see (any of) these:

1. "Awaiting for your kind response" I don't know but these scammers always use this sentence as subject. As soon as you see this, don't think twice...just tick that delete button so you won't get tempted to read through the entire thing and in the end become somewhat convinced it might be for real.

2. Email scam normally includes contact information and if you check the website, it will tell you that it is indeed a legit company. But never never settle just checking their website. If you really want to know whether it is for real or not, go an extra mile and dial the number. It should prove to you what you need to know.

3. It always involves a big time person who had died leaving huge amount of money but no next of kin is known. Isn't that stupid? No relatives whatsoever? Not even a dog?!! No rich person would do without a will ready in case something bad happens to him...idiot scammers! But whatta way to lure.

4. When I say huge amount of money, I mean millions of dollars waiting to be transfered to anyone's bank account. The first of this kind I received involved 60 million something dollars, which according to "David Kangu" (the sender) he was willing to share 10% once I agree to receive using my bank account. That was US$6 000 000! When converted to Philippine peso, it's a whopping 336 000 000. So Too good to be true, aye?!

5. You should also notice how grammatically problematic the email letter is.




Bottom line is...just don't believe in anything that sounds like too-good-to-be-true. You can't just trust anyone who sends you an email asking for assistance involving money. You know if you were in his shoes you wouldn't even tell anyone about the good fortune you just got. Like when you win the lottery. Would you even tell your neighbor you won?! Damn, you're gonna die sooner if you do. Everyone is after a more comfortable life we all know that.