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Sunday, September 30, 2012

DOJ to implement Cybercrime Act despite controversies



October 1, 2012 12:27pm
Internet users, be warned. The government will still implement the controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 even after several parties have questioned some of its provisions before the Supreme Court.

“Right now, duty namin na i-implement ‘yung batas,” said Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Monday.  “We have to uphold that. It is there.”

As the implementing agency, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been tasked to draft the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10175, De Lima told reporters at the sidelines of the DOJ's 115th anniversary celebration.

“We have our law now and it is our duty to execute the law, unless otherwise declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court or unless repealed by the crafters of the law, the Congress,” she said.

Although the DOJ may “clarify certain ambiguous provisions in the law,” De Lima clarified that the “IRR cannot go beyond or against the provisions of the law.”

“Siguro ang magagawa na lang namin ngayon ay ayusin nang husto ang paggawa ng IRR… [to make sure that] hindi ito nagba-violate ng fundamental rights including human rights,” she said.
  
At least five petitions have been filed questioning the Cybercrime Prevention Act, which President Benigno Aquino III signed into law last Sept. 12, before the Supreme Court. In the latest petition, a group of lawyers and journalists questioned Sections 4, 5, 6, 7 and 19 of the law. 

Sections 4 and 5 tackle the various offenses covered under the Act, including libel, which the petitioners claim to be in violation of the people's right to free speech. Meanwhile, Sections 6 and 7, respectively, hand down a higher-degree of punishment for people found guilty of online libel and allow them to be charged separately under the Revised Penal Code for the same offense.

Section 19 of the law gives the DOJ the authority to restrict or block access to computer data that would be found prima facie in violation of the Cybercrime Law. — Rouchelle Dinglasan/KBK, GMA News

PBA legends to visit Saudi for goodwill games



October 1, 2012 9:33am
Filipino basketball fans in Saudi Arabia may have something to look forward to during the Hajj holidays - a series of goodwill games by Philippine Basketball Legends from October 24 to November 2.

The PBA Legends will perform in exhibition games in Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh during their stint in the Kingdom, according to a report on Arab News.

Among the PBA legends expected to be in the 12-member Legends lineup are:

- PBA Legends USA Foundation chairman Abe King Jr.
- US-based player Alejo "Ponky" Alolor
- Marlou Aquino
- Edward Joseph Feihl
- Bonel Balingit
- Rodney Santos
- Rene "Bong" Hawkins Jr.
- Gherome Ejercito
- Gerald Esplana
- Vince Hizon
- Bal David Jr.
- Manuel "Noli" Locsin.

Joining the Philippine delegation is Ruffy Ignacio, PBA Legends USA Foundation secretary-general.

Select local teams from Saudi Arabia will participate in what is being touted as the biggest basketball event organized by Coordinations Est. Company in cooperation with various regional Filipino basketball organizations, including:

- Pilipino Basketball Association (PBA) in Dammam
- Overseas Filipino Basketball League (OFBL) in Jeddah
- Philippine Arabia Basketball Association (PABA) in Riyadh.

Arab News quoted Saudi-based organizers as saying the project has the support of Prince Nawaf bin Faisal, president of General Presidency of Youth Welfare.

It added that the goodwill games seek to boost the ties between the Kingdom and the Philippines.

The program is under the overall leadership of Fahad Ibrahim Al Sekaity and Abdul Aziz Virgilio “Jawo” Dizon, a veteran basketball organizer in the Kingdom who said this event has been 10 years in the making.

"Unknown to many in the home country Philippines and abroad, but very popular in Saudi Arabia, the Filipino basketball communities in Saudi Arabia are a well-knit group of dedicated and hardworking kababayans who advance the twin cause of basketball and fellowship in that part of the world," Arab News said.

The organizations plan to provide scholarship grants to needy Filipino students in the Philippines, and to conduct medical-dental missions in coordination with the PBA Legends Foundation. - AMD, GMA News

CEBU Dancing Inmates Do The GANGNAM STYLE



CPDRC Inmates Gangnam Style (2012)


 
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Muses of the PBA 2013 Opening Ceremonies


The PBA opened its new season with simple ceremonies on Sunday.
The event was highlighted by the traditional parade of muses.
Below are the muses:
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis of San Mig Coffee
Alice Dixson.
Alice Dixson of Talk ‘N Text
Isabelle Daza of Petron
Isabelle Daza of Petron
Sophie Albert from TV5′s Artista Academy of Meralco
Sophie Albert from TV5′s Artista Academy of Meralco
Stephany Stefanowitz of Air 21
Stephany Stefanowitz of Air 21
Ciane Xavier of Barako Bull
Ciane Xavier of Barako Bull
Sam Pinto of GlobalPort
Sam Pinto of GlobalPort
Georgina Wilson of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Georgina Wilson of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/photos-muses-of-the-pba-2013-opening-ceremonies/4

Tenorio’s arrival makes basketball look easy for Ginebra


Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/tenorios-arrival-makes-basketball-look-easy-for-ginebra

PBA/Nuki Sabio
“Ang dali ng basketball dito sa Ginebra.”
That’s how LA Tenorio, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s prized acquisition, describes playing for the PBA’s most popular team.
Tenorio scored just two points, but dished out 10 assists and nine rebounds in his first outing for the Gin Kings, who routed GlobalPort, 110-90, in the season’ opening game Sunday.
Amazingly, Tenorio hasn’t had much opportunity to get acquainted with his teammates.
“Nung Friday lang ako nag-full practice sa Ginebra. Nagkaroon kasi ako ng harmstring [injury] which I got in Tokyo, kaya recently lang ako naka-join ng full practice sa kanila,” Tenorio told InterAKTV in an exclusive interview.
Tenorio led a late 11-2 run to put the game away when GlobalPort threatened within striking distance.
“He brings a lot of intangibles and poise. There were instances when lumalapit na yung GlobalPort sa amin then LA created two or three turnovers,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen.
“That’s the main reason we worked to get him. We need someone to take charge, make plays, make it easier for Mark and the other guys.”
Reigning Most Valuable Player Mark Caguioa said playing alongside Tenorio is a pleasure.
“He makes everything happen for us. He creates opportunities for the guys and honestly, dumali yung trabaho namin with LA around,” said Caguioa.
Another former MVP on the Ginebra roster, Jayjay Helterbrand, welcomes Tenorio’s arrival on the Ginebra roster with open arms, even though they play the same position.
“I don’t consider it a problem. We’re thankful to have him on our team. He does a lot of things for us. He breaks down the defense and he doesn’t panic. He makes everybody look good on the team and you can tell that our energy and confidence level were raised a notch higher with him around,” said Helterbrand.

PBA more fan engaging in 38th year


2012-2013 Philippine CupMANILA, Philippines -  With signs of an upsurge in fan interest evident, the PBA opened its 38th season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday on the way to a renaissance of the golden era that marked the early boom years of Asia’s first play-for-pay league. 
Commissioner Chito Salud said he’s determined to pursue parity as the ultimate goal in providing the fans with a competitive balance that will guarantee every game to be exciting, unpredictable and entertaining.
Since taking over the PBA helm two years back, Salud has guided the league to unprecedented heights. Last season, the PBA generated gross sales of P114 million, the highest ever, and attendance zoomed to 7,300 a game, boosted by an average of 16,400 in the 7-game Commissioner’s Cup Finals between Talk ‘N’ Text and B-Meg. In Game 7 of the Commissioner’s Cup Finals, attendance went up to 21,046 and in Game 7 of the Governors Cup Finals between B-Meg and Rain Or Shine, the audience was 21,853. TV ratings also soared to 9.2 percent viewership from 6.8 the previous year and Game 7 of the Commissioner’s Cup Finals registered 27.4 percent.
“Our objective is to sustain the gains we’ve achieved over the last two years,” said Salud. “We want to give back to our fans by being conscious of our responsibility to deliver quality and exciting games. We want our players to be aware of being role models for our youth. We will insist on proper decorum on and off the court, impressing on our players the values of an outstanding athlete. We won’t hesitate to weed out players who cross the boundary. We won’t tolerate roughhousing and dirty tactics but we encourage tough and gutsy play anchored on hard work, integrity and sportsmanship. Our theme is focused on fan engagement, a take-off from our slogan ‘Kampihan Na.’ We’re using the tribal names of our teams so fans identify with Petroniverse, Barangay Ginebra, TNT Nation, Gatas Republik for Alaska, Barako Brigade, Bansang Meralco, Bayan Ng Rain Or Shine, San Mig Coffee Planet, Ube Republic for Air 21 and Batang Pier for Global Port.”
Salud said the officiating philosophy remains uncompromising. “We’re calling fouls only when there is clear and obvious contact,” he said. “Our referees won’t interrupt the flow of the game.” 
PBA supervisor of officials Ramil Cruz said in reviewing the rule guidelines of the new season, there was no debate in the coaches conference last week. Attending the meeting were Rain Or Shine’s Yeng Guiao, Petron’s Olsen Racela, Ginebra’s Siot Tanquingcen, Air 21’s Franz Pumaren, Barako’s Bong Ramos (for Junel Baculi), Global Port’s Ricky Dandan (for Glenn Capacio), Meralco’s Patrick Fran (for Ryan Gregorio), Alaska’s Monch Gavieres (for Luigi Trillo) and Talk ‘N’ Text’s Sandy Arrespacochaga (for Norman Black). San Mig Coffee was not represented. “We went through situations like delay-of-game calls on contact with the ball after a basket, fouls to give in the last two minutes and the new rule on allowing a player to slide with possession in diving for a loose ball,” said Cruz. “We also talked about allowing only head coaches and first assistant coaches to stand at the sideline during a game.”
The referees pool consists of 14 holdovers and two recruits. The holdovers are Art Herrera and Manolito Quilinguen in Class B-1, Peter Balao in Class B-2, Raymund Maurillo, Armando Guevarra, Jimmy Mariano and Sherwin Pineda in Class C-1 and Edward Aquino, Nestor Sambrano, Rodito Marabe, Francisco Olivar, Reynaldo Yante, Jess Ferrer and Emmanuel Tangkion in Class C-2. The newcomers are Rommel Gruta and Allan Balatucan. The roster was previously 22 and one by one, Salud struck out the low performers to wind up with an elite cast.
Salud said the league is slowly moving towards parity. “It won’t come overnight,” he said. “Of course, we’ve got the perennial favorites but I think we’re now more balanced than last year. Parity is now more pronounced. There are two sources of upgrading a roster – the draft and trades. That’s the reason why I hold authority to veto any trade because I want to ensure balance of competition. Last season, we saw three different teams win our three conferences, surely a sign of balance of power.”
As for the incoming rookies, Salud said the freshmen will definitely make an impact. “They may be low-key but I think this year’s batch is as good if not better than any previous batch,” he said. PBA special assistant to the commissioner Willie Marcial said from the pre-season games, it was clear that rookies made a statement. “Pagbagsak, tatayo kaagad, hindi nagpapaiwan, totoong palaban,” said Marcial referring to the 22 rookies making their debut this season. Expected to play major minutes as rookies are Meralco’s Cliff Hodge, Petron’s June Mar Fajardo, Ginebra’s Chris Ellis and Keith Jensen, San Mig Coffee’s Aldrech Ramos, Alaska’s Calvin Abueva, Barako’s Dave Marcelo, Global’s Vic Manuel and Jason Deutchman and Rain Or Shine’s Chris Tiu.
The season also welcomes 24 veterans switching teams, including Air 21’s Nonoy Baclao, Bonbon Custodio and KG Canaleta, Meralco’s Ronjay Buenafe, Carlo Sharma and Sunday Salvacion, Ginerba’s L. A. Tenorio, Alaska’s Nic Belasco, Eddie Laure, Jvee Casio and Dondon Hontiveros, Barako’s Josh Urbiztondo, Roger Yap, Sean Anthony, Jason Ballesteros and Enrico Villanueva, Global’s Marvin Cruz and Mark Yee, Petron’s Magi Sison and San Mig Coffee’s Chris Pacana.
Because of the influx of blue-chip rookies, several veterans were displaced and some opted to pursue theircareers elsewhere. Asi Taulava, Eric Menk, Paolo Hubalde, Rob Labagala and Hans Thiele are headed for the ABL. Gone are Don Allado (still serving his five-month suspension), Lordy Tugade, Francis Allera, James Martinez, Ricky Calimag, Al Vergara, Lou Gatumbato, Pong Escobal, Bryan Faundo, Dennis Daa, Japeth Aguilar (trying out for a spot in the NBA D-League), Mark Macapagal, Axel Doruelo and Hyram Bagatsing.
The Philippine Cup splits the teams into Group A made up of Air 21, Meralco, Petron, Ginebra and San Mig Coffee and Group B consisting of Alaska, Barako, Global Port, Rain Or Shine and Talk ‘N’ Text. Teams play groupmates once and squads in the other group twice during the eliminations. The last two elimination finishers are struck out and the top eight advance to the quarterfinals where No. 1 with a twice-to-beat advantage plays No. 8, No. 2 with a twice-to-beat advantage plays No. 7 and No. 3 faces No. 6 and No. 4 battles No. 5 in best-of-three series. Winners move on to meet in the best-of-seven semifinals on the way to the best-of-seven finals.
“In the quarterfinals, we’ll do two games every day and in the semifinals, we’ll do one game every day so the excitement really builds up,” said Marcial. “We experimented with the every day format last year and it was a big success. In the eliminations, we’ll play out-of-town games in Cebu, Digos, Lucena, Tubod, Victorias and for the first time, Dipolog.”
Marcial said he expects a breakout season. “In 10 years serving the PBA, it’s the first time we received ticket orders as early as over a month before the opening,” he said. “Usually, ticket orders come in one or two weeks before. It’s a good sign. We’ve even gotten an order of 96 tickets for priests from Batangas for the games on Oct. 26. I think the fans are excited to watch the rookies and the veterans in new teams.”

Source: http://www.philstar.com/thedeanscorner/articlescontent.aspx?articleid=854676&publicationsubcategoryid=69

VIDEO | AKTV’s awesome new PBA commercial featuring Turf Wars





Here’s the new full-length commercial for the PBA 2013 season, which debuted during the league’s opening ceremonies on Sunday.

The video features PBA players in the Ube Republic, Gatas Republik, Barako Brigade, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, Batang Pier, Bansang Meralco, Petroniverse, Bayan ng Rain or Shine, San Mig Coffee Planet, and TNT Nation.
Sa’n Ka?! Kampihan Na!

Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/video-aktvs-awesome-new-pba-commercial-featuring-turf-wars