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Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
Team Volleyball Manila (originally, Team Volleyball Madness) is a professional volleyball team in the Philippines playing in various tournaments, including the Spikers' Turf (previously with the Premier Volleyball League) and Philippine Superliga (PSL). History The team debuted in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) as the Systema Active Smashers (under the sponsorship of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation), playing as one of the pioneer teams in the men's division. The team also participated in the inaugural men's conference of the Shakey's V-League (the precursor of the Spikers' Turf). In 2015, the team was renamed the Champion Infinity Active Smashers and became one of the pioneer teams of the Spikers' Turf, the male counterpart of the Shakey's V-League. In September 2015, Sta. Elena Construction & Development Corporation took over sponsorship of the team and played as the Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls. In October 2016, the team was renamed the Champion Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National University (Philippines)
The National University (NU), colloquially ''National U'', is a private non–sectarian coeducational university located in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The founder of the university, Mariano F. Jhocson Sr., established the institution on August 1, 1900, as ''Colegio Filipino'' in Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo, Manila. It is considered as the first Private university, private nonsectarian and coeducational institution in the Philippines and also, the first university to use English as its medium of instruction, replacing Spanish. With its main campus in Sampaloc, Manila, the university has been expanding by setting secondary campuses. Other campuses of NU includes: NU Laguna (Sports Academy), NU Fairview, NU Mall of Asia (College of Dentistry), NU Baliwag, NU Dasmariñas, and NU Lipa. Approved by the Department Public Instruction on June 17, 1921, the university received its university status, changing the name from National Academy to National University. Senator Camilo Osías, tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of San Jose–Recoletos
The University of San Jose–Recoletos, also referred to by its acronym USJ–R or to its colloquially shortened name San Jose, is a private Catholic research and coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Order of Augustinian Recollects in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. It was founded by the Augustinian Recollects in 1947. From classes held in an old building and a portion of a convent, the school built modern structures while retaining classic features. The university has three campuses. Two of which are located in different areas of Metro Cebu – the main campus along Corner P. Lopez and Magallanes Streets while the Basak Campus is at Cebu South Road, Basak Pardo, Cebu City. Its third campus, the Balamban Campus, is located in Arpili, a barangay in the Municipality of Balamban (in the province of Cebu). Background History Established by the Order of Augustinian Recollects in Cebu City in 1947, the then Colegio de San Jose - Recoletos held class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup
The 2015 PLDT Home Ultera PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup was the inaugural beach volleyball tournament of the Philippine Super Liga and the second tournament for its third season. The conference began on July 18, 2015 and ended on August 8, 2015 at the newly opened The Sands, SM By The Bay (SM Mall of Asia). The games were held for four consecutive Saturdays. The tournament was co-sponsored by Smart Communications. Women's Division Preliminary round Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Playoffs For 11th place For 9th place Quarterfinals For 7th place For 5th place ''NOTE: MERALCO won via default''. Semi-finals For 3rd place Women's Finals Danika Gendrauli and Jane Diaz prevailed in the final game of the PSL's Beach VB Challenge Cup. Gendrauli of SWU (with her partner then, Raphil Aguilar) was used to play against Foton's Fiona Ceballos of CPU together with Army's regular Jovelyn Gonzaga in the fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup
The 2016 Philippine Superliga Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup was the second tournament of the Philippine Superliga for its fourth season. The conference ran from May 7 to 29, 2016 at The Sands, SM By The Bay (SM Mall of Asia). Women's division NOTE: ''Withdrew during Day 1 of the tournament''. Preliminary round Pool A Pool B Pool C NOTE: ''Winner by default. MIT withdrew from the tournament.'' Pool D Playoffs Quarterfinals For 7th place For 5th place Semi-finals For 3rd place Women's Finals Final standing Men's division Preliminary round Pool A Pool B Playoffs Semi-finals For 3rd place Men's Finals Final standing Venue * The Sands (SM By The Bay, SM Mall of Asia) Broadcast partners * TV5, AksyonTV, Sports5 One Sports (formerly ABC Sports from 2004 to 2008, Sports5 from 2011 to 2017 and ESPN5 from 2017 to 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University (Filipino language, Filipino: ''Pamantasan ng Malayong Silanganan''), also referred to by its acronym FEU, is a Private university, private non-sectarian Liberal arts college, liberal arts university in Manila, Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of its first president, Nicanor Reyes Sr. The first accountancy school for Filipinos, the university, through the years, has expanded its course offerings to the arts and sciences, architecture, fine arts, education, engineering, computer studies, graduate studies, tourism and hotel management, law, nursing, and medicine. FEU has seven campuses located in Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal. It offers programs from elementary, secondary, tertiary, to graduate school. FEU Manila comprises several Institutes that offer specific programs. The accountancy program, along with its other Undergrad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spikers' Turf 1st Season Open Conference
The Spikers' Turf 1st Season Open Conference is the inaugural conference of Spikers' Turf. The opening ceremony was held on April 5, 2015 with the first match of volleyball game at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan, Metro Manila. There were eight (8) competing teams in this conference. Tournament Format Preliminaries (PL) Single Round-robin. Top four (4) teams qualified for the Semifinals. Semi-finals (SF) The four (4) semi-finalists will compete against each other in a single-round robin phase. * Top two (2) SF teams will compete for GOLD. * Bottom two (2) SF teams will compete for BRONZE. Finals The battle for GOLD and the battle for BRONZE will both follow the best-of-three format, provided: * If the battle for GOLD ends in two (2) matches (2-0), then there will no longer be a Game 3 for either GOLD or Bronze. A tie in BRONZE (1-1) will be resolve using FIVB rules. * A tie in the series for GOLD (1-1) after Game 2 will be broken in a Game 3, regardless of the result of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Philippines Open University
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is a public research and open university and distance education institution headquartered in the town of Los Baños, Laguna, with satellite offices in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. Established in 1995 as the UP Distance Education Program. UPOU offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees as well as diploma courses and Professional Teaching Certificates (PTC) to Filipino students in more than 70 countries. It also offers MOOCs on various subjects through its official platform, Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL), and hosts its degree programs through its official student portal, MyPortal, both learning platforms were developed using a free and open-source learning management system called Moodle. As of 2019, UPOU had 4,086 students enrolled in various programs representing 7.3% of the student population of the entire university system. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Gomez
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional district, Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022. Gomez was a leading actor in the early 1990s, earning several awards and nominations. He played the title character in ''Super Islaw, Super Islaw and The Flying Kids'' (1986) and appeared in the romantic drama films ''Nagbabagang Luha'' and ''Babaing Hampaslupa'' (both 1988), and starred in ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' (1991) opposite Dawn Zulueta. From 1987 to 1998, he co-starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' alongside John Estrada and Joey Marquez. In 1998, he married actress Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Richard Loves Lucy'' from 1998 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spikers' Turf 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference
The Spikers’ Turf Reinforced Open Conference was the 3rd conference of the Spikers' Turf that started on October 10, 2015 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan. Tournament Format Preliminaries (PL) Teams will play a single round robin format. * The TOP 4 TEAMS will advance to the semi-finals (SF) round. * The bottom two (2) teams will be eliminated from the tournament. Semi-finals (SF) The top four teams at the end of the single-round eliminations will advance to semifinals, with the top two earning a twice-to-beat advantage. * Semi-finals series: Rank 1 vs Rank 4 and Rank 2 vs Rank 3 * Top two (2) SF teams will compete for GOLD. * Bottom two (2) SF teams will compete for BRONZE. Finals The battle for GOLD and the battle for BRONZE will both follow the best-of-three format, provided: * If the battle for GOLD ends in two (2) matches (2-0), then there will no longer be a Game 3 for either GOLD or Bronze. A tie in BRONZE (1-1) will be resolve using FIVB rules. * A tie in the s ... [...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] |
