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NCAA Season 88 Basketball Tournaments
The basketball tournaments of NCAA Season 88 are the Philippines' National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments for basketball in its 2012–13 season. Colegio de San Juan de Letran hosted the season, starting with an opening ceremony held on June 23, 2012 followed by a double-header. Games then are subsequently being held at Filoil Flying V Arena, with men's games on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays aired by AKTV. Men's tournament Teams Changes from last season Probationary member (from guest team): * Lyceum Pirates Coaching changes Elimination round Team standings Match-up results Scores Fourth-seed playoff Bracket Semifinals In the semifinals, the higher seed has the twice-to-beat advantage, where they only have to win once, while their opponents twice, to progress. (1) San Beda vs. (4) Perpetual (2) San Sebastian vs. (3) Letran Finals * Finals Most Valuable Player: Awards The following were awarded as the best players this season: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colegio De San Juan De Letran
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran, (transl: College of San Juan de Letran) also referred to by its acronym CSJL, is a private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution owned and run by the friars of the Order of Preachers in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1620. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has the distinction of being the oldest college in the Philippines and the oldest secondary institution in Asia. The school has produced Philippine presidents, revolutionary heroes, poets, legislators, members of the clergy, jurists, and it is also one of the only Philippine schools that has produced several Catholic saints who lived and studied on its campus. The school's patron saint is St. John the Baptist. The campus contains two statues, representing the two foremost alumni in the fields of secular and religious service: former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and Vietnamese Saint Vicente Liem de la Paz. Letran has programs in Business, Manag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louie Alas
Francisco Luis "Louie" Alas (born October 10, 1963) is a Filipino basketball head coach. He is the former head coach of the Letran Knights in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Philippine Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball League. He was also a former coach of Mobiline from 2000 to 2001 in the Philippine Basketball Association. Playing career Alas' basketball career began in Adamson University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines where he played for the school's team Adamson Falcons. In the PABL, he played for ESQ, Purefoods, Philips Sardines and Burger Machine. He also used to work in the Philippine Sports Commission. Coaching career His first coaching job was with the Saint Francis of Assisi Baby Doves in Las Piñas. Afterwards, he moved to Las Piñas College. For a time, Alas used to be an assistant coach in Adamson University. PBA and MBA He had started as an assistant coach for Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys under Eric Altamirano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapúa Cardinals Basketball
The Mapúa Cardinals basketball program represents Mapúa University (MU) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The Mapúa Cardinals are one of the three NCAA seniors' basketball teams in Intramuros. History Originally as the Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT), the Cardinals are named after the Major League Baseball team St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have won six NCAA titles, the first in 1949, and the latest in 1991. Atoy Co won the NCAA MVP award in 1971, and would later coach the team in the 21st century. Freddie Hubalde won the NCAA MVP award in 1973, and will be team mate of Co in the grand-slam winning 1983 Crispa Redmanizers team. Alvin Patrimonio then played for the Cardinals from 1983 to 1986, becoming NCAA MVP in his final two seasons with MIT. In 1991, the Cardinals coached by Joel Banal won its last title off a go-ahead shot by Benny Cheng against the San Beda Red Lions. Final Four era In 2001, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonnie Tan
Bonnie Tan (born September 9, 1972) is a Filipino basketball coach serving currently for the Colegio de San Juan de Letran's men's basketball team of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) and team manager for NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) since 2014. He is also a Freemason of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines Career Playing career In 1988, Tan played under Alfrancis Chua's Grace Christian High School (now Grace Christian College). Tan then played for the UST Growling Tigers under Aric del Rosario from 1991 to 1992. Coaching career In 1991, Tan served as Goldwin Monteverde's assistant in Saint Stephen's High School's developmental team, while studying in UST. After two years, Tan left Saint Stephen's to return to his alma mater Grace Christian High School to serve as its elementary school coach. He then served as Lyceum Pirates' head coach for more than a decade. Tan coached Lyceum to two unbeaten seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyceum Of The Philippines University
Lyceum of the Philippines University ( fil, Pamantasang Liseo ng Pilipinas) also referred to by its acronym LPU is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational higher education institution located at intramuros in the City of Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1952 by Dr. José P. Laurel, who was the third president of the Republic of the Philippines. Two of LPU's most prominent features are its entrance gate through the "Hall of Heroes", commonly known as "Mabini Hall", which exhibits busts of revered Philippine historical figures sculpted by the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino and the famous "Lyceum Tower" which serves as the school's landmark and stands witness to the university's history and continuing progress. Many disciplines are taught in the university, with International relations (diplomacy, international trade), business, communication and International Hospitality (hotel and restaurant management, tourism) consistently being the university's flagship courses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyceum Pirates Basketball
The Lyceum Pirates basketball program represents Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The Lyceum Pirates previously co-founded the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association (ISAA). History Run at MUCAA Leo Austria and Dante Gonzalgo played for Lyceum while it was a member of the now defunct Manila Universities and Colleges Athletic Association (MUCAA) in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Stint with NCRAA The Lyceum Pirates previously saw the likes of Gary David and Chico Lanete play for the Intramuros-based school. Playing at the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), Bay Cristobal coached Lyceum at this time. The Pirates were defeated by the St. Francis Doves in 2003. ISAA champions Coached by Bonnie Tan starting in 2003, the Pirates won two undefeated championships in the ISAA, and two runs to the Sweet 16 in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vergel Meneses
Vergel Corpuz Meneses (born January 14, 1969) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player and a politician, serving as mayor of the municipality of Bulakan, Bulacan. He previously played in the Philippine Basketball Association and served as the former head coach of the JRU Heavy Bombers of the NCAA Philippines. He is also a former PBA Most Valuable Player and a many-time member of the Philippine national team. PBA career statistics , - , align="left" , 1992 , align="left" , Presto , 39 , , 26.10 , , .511 , , .304 , , .802 , , 2.15 , , 1.59 , , 0.21 , , 0.62 , , 17.69 , - , align="left" , 1993 , align="left" , Sta. Lucia , 22 , , 36.82 , , .538 , , .333 , , .822 , , 3.18 , , 3.55 , , 0.27 , , 0.73 , , 18.55 , - , align="left" , 1993 , align="left" , Swift , 50 , , 29.74 , , .583 , , .305 , , .762 , , 2.54 , , 2.74 , , 0.22 , , 0.74 , , 15.30 , - , align="left" , 1994 , align="left" , Swift , 71 , , 36.46 , , .552 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Rizal University
José Rizal University (formerly ''José Rizal College'' or ''JRC''), also referred to by its acronym JRU is a private non-sectarian, non-stock coeducational basic and higher education institution located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1919 by Don Vicente Fabella, the Philippines' first certified accountant. José Rizal University is one of the schools situated in the east side of Mandaluyong, the others being Arellano University – Plaridel Campus and Don Bosco Technical College. History José Rizal University was established in 1919 by Vicente Fabella. Fabella was the first Filipino certified public accountant. The university was originally known as Far Eastern College Schools of Accounts, Commerce and Finance and was situated along Arlegui Street. In 1921, it transferred to Hidalgo Street and changed its name to José Rizal College the year after. It closed operations throughout the Japanese occupation of the Philippines as Fabella joined t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JRU Heavy Bombers Basketball
The JRU Heavy Bombers basketball program represents José Rizal University (JRU) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The JRU Heavy Bombers are the varsity teams with the longest continuous membership in the NCAA, having been a member since 1927 without interruption, and have the longest championship drought. History Prior to the Commission on Higher Education granting it university status in 2000, the school was known as José Rizal College (JRC). JRC won the 1963 and 1964 NCAA titles via the exploits of Rene Canent and Egay Gomez; the former would later be the first president of the Philippine Basketball Association Players Association. The Bombers had another back-to-back title romp in 1967 and 1968 led by 1967 Most Valuable Player Rhoel Deles, Carlos Villamayor and Sixto Agbay. Their last title was in 1972, when they were led by Philip Cezar, his brother David, and Jimmy Santos. Its entire starting line-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Esplana
Gerald "Gerry" Esplana is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally. He played for Presto Tivoli (when he won PBA Rookie of the Year), Sta. Lucia Realtors, and Shell Turbo Chargers (when he won two championships and a Finals MVP trophy). He formerly coached the EAC Generals in the NCAA and the Valenzuela Classics in the MPBL. He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers. He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013. Coaching record Collegiate record Personal life Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Binibining Pilipinas (abbreviated as Bb. Pilipinas; ) is a national beauty pageant in the Philippines that selects Filipina representatives to compete in one of the Big Four international beauty pageants: Miss International and selects two ot ... Ms. International titleholder. The couple has one daughter and two sons Alyssa, Josi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) is a private, non-sectarian institute of education located in Manila, Philippines. It runs under the management of the Yaman Lahi Foundation Incorporated.. The school is a current member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). History Emilio Aguinaldo College began with a man who envisioned the Filipino youth to be totally educated and trained through arts, sciences, and technology. That man, Dr. Paulo C. Campos, one of the few Filipino National Scientists noted for his work on nuclear medicine, has been recognized and awarded for his numerous researches and publications. He is also credited for establishing the first and best known Radioisotope Laboratory in the Philippines, the first Research Laboratory in the Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines, and the Thyroid Clinic of the UP- PGH Medical Center. It was in 1957 when the Marian School of Midwifery, the forerunner of Emilio Aguinaldo College, was established u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EAC Generals Basketball
The EAC Generals basketball program represents Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The EAC Generals joined the NCAA in 2009, having been a fixture in the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) and Universities and Colleges Athletic Association (UCAA). History NCRAA and UCAA champions The Generals have been champions in the NCRAA and UCAA due to the exploits of Ronjay Buenafe, seen to be as the best player in program history, having his #8 jersey retired by the team. Entry to the NCAA The Generals joined the NCAA in 2009 as one of the three guest teams. The Generals finished with a 6–12 record. Nomar Angeles Isla coached the Generals until 2010 when he went on to be their representative in the Management Committee. He was replaced by Gerry Esplana. They had their best showing in 2013 when they finished with a winning record at 10–8, but barely missed the Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
