Balipure Spirit All Over 2021 PVL Open Conference by Brian Yalung

issue no. 1 • volome 1 august 2021 Filipina Figure Skaters Prep For ISU Junior Grand Prix

By Brian Yalung held in Courchevel, France is 18-year-old Skye Patenia. After a year of no The inclusive dates of the Skye Patenia [Rol Patenia] competition, two local tournament will be from Aug. figure skaters are set to 18 to 21. represent the Philippines in The top skates from each a couple of events set by the leg get to compete in the International Skating Union Junior World Championships (ISU) Junior Grand Prix in that are set to take place in August and September. Japan at the end of the year. Fueled by Passion for Sports Set to represent the In September, it country in the first leg to be will be 18-year-old >2 Skye Chua [Cherrie Chua] BaliPure Spirit All Over 2021 PVL Open Conference By Brian Yalung

he BaliPure Purest Water Defenders capped their stint Tin the 2021 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open conference on a high note, defeating the Perlas Spikers in three sets at the PCV Socio-Civic and Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. It was a fitting final game for BaliPure who also capped a five- game losing streak. They ended the tournament with a 3-6 record. It will be back to the drawing board for the Purest Water Defenders as they prepare for the next conference. As of this writing, there is no official word on what the PVL will stage the next one. Regardless, BaliPure team manager Gil Cortez is expected to sit down with head coach Rommel Abella to assess and determine what improvements are needed moving forward. Although they failed to make it to the semifinals, there is no denying that BaliPure has been a breeding ground for good talent. Most saw the never-say-die BaliPure Purest Water Defenders. [PVL.ph] attitude of the players, a reason why plenty of attention was given time been home to some players Malabanan of Petro Gazz, Alyssa Sta. Lucia Reatly, Denden Lazaro- Crossovers, Lazaro-Revilla for to players like Graze Bombita, who have made their mark on Eroa, Jorelle Singh, Aiko Seet Revilla of Choc Mucho, Audrey Flying Titans and the duo of Alina Bicar, Gyra Barroga, Bern opposing PVL teams. Urdas, Vira May Guillema of PLDT, Paran of Army Black Mamba and Soltones and Malabanan for the Flora, Geneveve Casugod, Sati 18 players previously suited up Jasmine Nabor of Chery Tiggo, the trio of Alyssa Valdez, Risa Sato Angels. Espiritu, Shirley Salamagos, for the Water Defenders that saw Janine Marciano and Roselyn and Ella De Jesus of Creamline. Hence, the BaliPure spirit is Carlotta Hernandez and Julia action for the different teams in Doria of the Cignal HD Spikers. Heading into the semifinals, still very much in the air with some Angeles among others. the 2021 PVL Open Conference. There is also Jem Ferrer, Sue Valdez, Sato and De Jesus will top players donning a different But even before these talented That list includes Grethcel Roces and Gel Cayuna of the continue to play on for the uniform but at one point was a volleybelles, BaliPure had at one “Lady Beast” Soltones and Jerrili Perlas Spikers, Amy Ahomiro of Cool Smashers, Nabor for the BaliPure Water Defender.

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By Dennis U. Eroa

LORY is addictive and with the Tokyo delight Gof Pinoy Olympians, I’m sure it will not hurt if we will make appreciation a regu- lar habit. Hidilyn, the heroine of Zamboanga, is now made for life, while Nesthy, Eumir and scavenger-turned multi- millionaire Carlo are now part of our vocabulary. The lives of the boxers and their respective families are changed for the better and Pinoy pride is defi- nitely restored. It’s proven that if we paddle in the same direc- tion we are going to achieve the seemingly impossible. Hidilyn finally ended the quests will not be a reality true-blooded son of Davao. country’s tiring search for without the great job be- That’s why I am proud to the shining gold but I dare ing done by the Philippine award a gold medal for ex- to say that the memorable Sports Commission headed cellence to the PSC for help- Tokyo experience and con- by chairman Butch Ramirez, a ing the athletes every step of the way. It is a relief to know that the government agency did not stop trying to help our Olympians. All that mat- ters for Ramirez and his band Before Tokyo, I am very vo- upsetting the world’s order. of capable and gritty Com- cal in saying that this batch of Hidilyn and company missioners namely sporting Olympians is very lucky with didn’t plunge into action legend Mon Fernandez, Celia the PSC pouring its resources blind, they went to war fully Kiram, Arnold Agustin and to make their Tokyo adventure equipped to navigate and journalist Charles Maxey are successful. And mind you, it hurdle challenges. This is the the well-being of the athletes. takes years for the PSC to fi- reason why I declare in various They empowered the athletes nally turn the Olympians into zoom meetings that we will not which translated into world- a well-oiled group of fighting go home empty-handed. class performances. men and women capable of I’ve never been happier >4

performance skills,” Patenia said have to do in the ice,” Chua said. to tell myself, in my head, that I EDITORIAL TEAM Filipina... <1 in an exclusive interview with Both Chua and Patenia have can land and complete my jumps Sports Bytes Philippines. been forced to stay at home for when I get back on the ice,” Chua As far as preparations with some time now, raising questions added. Brian Joseph N. Yalung Skye Chua’s turn as she dons the the pandemic still in the air, both on their mental preparation for The series features some Managing Editor Philippine colors to compete in girls admit that they tried to the upcoming tournament. Both of the up-and-coming Skaters Dennis U. Eroa the Krasnoyarsk, Russia leg from focus on other things to prepare agree that this is important but of the world and provides Columnist September 15 to 18. for the upcoming competition. are confident they can overcome young skaters aged 13 to 19 the When both ladies were asked This includes strengthening this adversity. opportunity to compete at a high Vincent Juico which countries would be tough the muscles especially the legs “I believe in the saying international level. Columnist to compete against, they agreed because these are something that in order that you have to A points system based on Rica Aquino that Russia, Japan and Korea are that they need in skating believe in yourself if you want the ranking will be used to Contributing Writer the ones to watch out for. according to Chua. others to believe in you. And if determine the qualifiers for the “The countries to watch out “Practicing more on off you don’t believe in yourself, ISU Junior Grand Prix of the Andy Fiel for will be Russia because they ice jumps rotations since we you are only half yourself,” Figure Skating Final. Points are Contributing Writer have outstanding technical skills. don’t get to skate on ice. Also, Patenia quipped. obtained according to the results Aside from that I am also looking I have been currently doing my “What I do is I like to of each event. Only the top six Levi Verora at Korean and Japanese skaters choreography programs off the visualize myself doing my jumps skaters in each discipline are Contributing Writer since they have good skating and ice just to recall the movement I and programs and try my best eligible to qualify for the final. august 2021 Sports Bytes 3

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This stability ensures that 4 Sports Bytes august 2021 Barbosa Tokyo Olympics Journey Proof He Can Conquer Greatness By Brian Yalung for two years is really a great Kurt Barbosa feat. That goes to show that ilipino fighter Kurt -Bar (OLY Facebook) you can conquer more great- bosa surprised many ness if you continue,” Del Ro- Fwhen he booked a slot to sario stated. “Now if you want the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the to come back to the next Olym- Philippines lone representative pics, focus when you get back. for Taekwondo. That all started Concentrate. Learn from what with a masterful performance you have gone through. Expe- at the 2021 Asian Qualification rience will only teach you. You Tournament in Amman, Jordan learn from experience.” where he pulled off a thrilling Del Rosario, someone who win over hometown favorite, lived through a different era Zaid Alhalawani. of TaeKwonDo competitions Lady luck just did not smile knows that given time, Barbo- on Barbosa in Tokyo when he sa can only get better. He just found himself getting pitted needs to integrate experience against the top-seeded fighter and compile all that to suc- in the field. He faced the top- ceed. ranked Jan Jung and the odds Sometimes people say you were simply against him. learn from books. Yeah you Regardless, former Olym- learn from books. But nothing pian Monsour Del Rosario will beat experience. Experi- believes that Barbosa is still ence for me is the best teacher,” young and should try again Del Rosario said. “Now pick up to reach that Olympic medal from what you learned. Add it dream. soned fighters such as Pauline make it to the Olympics is a “You have a lot to achieve. to your knowledge and con- In an interview on the Rica Lopez, Arven Alcantara and testament that he is destined With what you have done in a tinue and hopefully you will “Baby Dynamite” Aquino pod- Kirstie Elaine Alora. for greatness. Below is the short span of time is actually strike that medal you have cast, the 56-year-old points out The fact that he has only [transcribed] message Del Ro- unbelievable. To make it to the been wanting, the Philippines how Barbosa defied the odds been with the Philippine team sario had for the National Uni- Olympics and you have been has been wanting to have in and advancing ahead of sea- for two years and managed to versity standout. only with the Philippine team TaeKwonDo.”

Nation... <2 nation to realize a dream. “We are now all witness- leadership, formulate poli- ippine Olympic Committee, It is but proper that law- ing the fruits of our labor from cies and set priorities for the Ayala, Philippine Air Lines, Air in my whole life, knowing that makers will give the PSC a the time of our small agency’s promotion and development Asia and the country’s billion- our Olympians are backed with badge of honor for its role in inception in 1990 to the pres- of amateur sports with an em- aires dipped into their pockets tons of experience, training making the country stand- ent, 31 years of service now phasis on grassroots partici- to help the Olympians. and financial help. We need ing proud in the international brought us this exhilarating pation. He previously served Also, I must give spe- the gold medal of Hidilyn to sporting order. Yes, we can and moment and onward march under President Arroyo before cial mention to the Philip- temporarily set aside our wor- we are just starting. to sporting history,” the Ate- being appointed by President pine Amusement and Gam- ries in the time of pandemic. Ramirez, true to form, isn’t nean added. Duterte in 2016. ing Corporation (Pagcor) We need the silver medals of going to credit himself for the It is crystal clear that I’ll jump straight to the headed by Andres Domingo Nesthy and Carlo to inspire wonderful results, saying those Ramirez knows very well the point. To continue the gains for its never-ending support us to reach for the stars and were a product of teamwork. importance of teamwork.’’ As of Tokyo, Ramirez and his to the PSC. Indeed, Pagcor the bronze of Eumir and the He praised the PSC workforce the country basks in the glory group must continue their played a big role in sports near bronze of Caloy Yulo are for its cooperation. and joy of our first Olympic work regardless of the results development. enough for us to sleep soundly “While we all recognize gold, allow me to take this of the elections. Paris 2024 I say, bring it on! at night. the immense assistance of our moment to congratulate each is just around the corner To borrow John F. Ken- With the best results ever, partners in the Executive Of- one of you. You are as much and it is not a stretch to say nedy’s words “Victory has a Ramirez can now heave a sigh fice, the Congress, the Senate, part of this success as any- that we can better the Tokyo thousand fathers, but defeat of relief. Before Tokyo, Ramir- other government agencies body else.’’ showings with Ramirez at the is an orphan.” ez, down-to-earth, was very and the private sector, as well In one of our zoom meet- helm. A word of caution, dear vocal in saying that he expect- as our past chairmen and of- ings with fellow sportswrit- The results of the Tokyo readers. Let us not be fooled ed lawmakers to grill the PSC ficials, your contribution as an ers, I was very vocal In say- campaign opened the flood- by those riding in the coat- simply because it used people’s employee of the PSC, serving ing that with his deep love gates for conglomerates and tails of Hidilyn and com- money to fund the training our public and client groups for the athletes, Ramirez and rich private individuals to chip pany. They will claim credit and campaign of the Olympi- in your different capacities are company deserve a third tour in to reward the Olympians. for the Tokyo victories but we ans. No need to worry, chair- significant drops in our victo- of duty as head of the PSC The MVP Sports Foundation know how to distinguish a fool man. You’re correct, it takes a ries.” whose mandate is to provide in cooperation with the Phil- from the truthful.