Monday, July 27, 2009

Manny Pacquiao 10-Ball Cup on NBN-4! It's Billiards on TV!

Manny Pacquiao GraphicBilliards buddies and pool player friends, airing of the Makati Pool Players Association (MAPPA) Manny Pacquiao 10-Ball Cup is this coming Sunday, August 2, 2009! The historic event will be broadcast from 2 PM to 3:30 PM on NBN-4.

Winners of the MAPPA Manny Pacquiao 10-ball competition include:


Class C
Champion - Stephanie Liwanag
1st Runner-up - Emily Dagala
2nd Runner-up - Catherine Albornoz


Class B
Champion - Tony Macahilig
1st Runner-up – Taka Japan
2nd Runner-up - Carlito "Vice" De Castro


Class A
Champion - Cris Ty
1st Runner-up - Mark Fallorina
2nd Runner-up - Dave Rogel


Class O
Champion - Joven Tamang
1st Runner-up - Rico Carballo
2nd Runner-up - Tata Angeles


Congratulations to Jesse (Gonzales) Cambosa (MAPPA President) and the 2009 MAPPA set of officers for a job well done! Kudos to all of you, friends!

And oh! I have already seen a preview of the broadcast, which includes a lot of clips featuring the National Fist, Manny Pacquiao, running out the rack! Truth be told, I am very much impressed with the quality of the production! And I kid you not!




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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Jeffrey Elliott in The Pool Capital of the World!

Rodolfo Luat GraphicJeffrey Elliott, a billiards buddy from AZBilliards and bilyar.NET (Masirib5), spent six unforgettable days in the Pool Capital of the World! Known as Jeff to close friends (and Anting-Anting Jeff/Double A-J to his best pals at Larawan Photography) Masirib5 arrived on June 30, 2009 – direct from Cool, California.

Jeff went straight to the AMF-Puyat Superbowl at the Makati Cinema Square in Makati City to meet me after checking himself in at a condominium unit in Libis, Quezon City. After exchanging plesantries, I introduced him to members of the
Makati Pool Players Association (MAPPA), including my good friends Lito de Castro, Jason Calubaquib, Jesse Cambosa (MAPPA President), and World Champion Rodolfo Luat, aka Boy Samson.

Rodolfo Luat and Jeffrey Elliott GraphicMasirib5 played his heart out until 11 PM that night, readying himself against a one-on-one match up against Rodolfo Luat the next day! Armed with his solid-hitting Chuck Starkey cue, Jeff played a series of one pocket games against Luat. ‘The former also received one pocket lessons from the world champion, which Jeff took by heart. I was very much impressed with my friend’s desire to improve in his game of choice – one pocket. And I was more amazed at how well Jeff and Rudy bonded with each other!

The following day, Jeff had his first taste of money game match-ups in the Pool Capital of the World! Jeff played 9-ball against one of my good buddies, on and off the pool circuit, Engineer John Dale Tubale aka JTube of bilyar.NET. They played 9-ball for Php500/set. And guess what! Jeff won the series against JTube! No kidding!

Efren Reyes GraphicStill, what happened, e.g., matches and lessons with Rodolfo Luat, money game wins, etc., was just one of the many surprises in store for my good friend from Cool, California. Indeed, July 3, a Friday, was a dream come true for Masirib5. As Jeff was minding his business – sitting near the locker area of the pool hall and fiddling with his stuff – The Magician, Efren Bata Reyes, went up to him and introduced himself to Jeff! You should have seen the expression on Jeff’s face when Efren Reyes shook hands with him! Jeff was like stunned and all!

They chatted the minutes away as Efren readied himself for an interview with the Pillar of Broadcast Journalism, Cheche Lazaro, for the Probe Profiles television program. And yes, Jeff got to be a part of the show, too! He was interviewed (both off- and on-cam) by Cheche Lazaro, about his thoughts on the greatest pool player ever, developments in the sport, and what-have-you’s! But, we’re not done yet! Jeff was also filmed playing a series of one-pocket games with Efren Reyes! Yes, you’ve read right, friends! Jeff played against Efren Reyes – and everything was filmed!

Rodolfo Luat GraphicLittle did Jeff know that the day wasn’t over yet! I wanted Jeff’s visit to the Philippines to be really special. After all, it was his first time here, thus, I guess there should be a first time for everything pool related. And to complete the series of firsts for one of the coolest dudes I have met in my life, I sponsored him in his first-ever tournament in the Philippine Island – YoYo’s 9-ball tournament at the Hobbies of Asia in Pasay City! The outcome of the tour surprised everybody, and I mean every one! Jeff placed 2nd runner up in his first tour! He beat notable players from my club, including past champions and upcoming superstars! True to form, Jeff and his Chuck Starkey were a force to reckon with that week! You were just awesome, kapatid!

More activities followed for my buddy, including di
nner at Dampa, Macapagal, a place where one actually buys live seafood (e.g., prawns, crabs, squids, and lobsters) and take them to restaurants in the area to be cooked according to one’s taste. Jeff also had a hell-of-a-good time in Tagaytay, where he mingled with the locals and sampled some of the Philippines’ favorites, e.g., adobo, bulalo, and pansit bihon.

Indeed, I believe that my good friend, Jeffrey Elliott, aka Masirib5, aka Anting-Anting Jeff, had a grand time that week. Why so? Well, for starters, Jeff is seriously contemplating on retiring here! The beauty of the Philippine Islands and the warmth of its people have convinced Jeff to move in here as soon as possible! And to quote Jeff, “I have never met a Filipino I didn’t like!”

Jeffrey Elliott GraphicTo my kapatid, Jeff:

Having you here was a blast for all of us, bro! I miss the fun, camaraderie, and friendship! Here’s hoping to see you soon – very soon!



More on Jeffrey Elliott aka Anting-anting Jeff

Masirib Guro Jeffrey Elliott studied several martial arts incl
uding Renbu-kai-Karate, Kenpo Karate, boxing and Inayan Eskrima.

Masirib Guro Elliot studied Renbu-kai Karate at Samurai Karate School in San Jose, California from Sensei Bob Cory, Terry Ellis and
Ted Orssten and Kenpo Karate from Sensei Ted Orssten at the american Karate School in San Jose, California. He studied boxing at Garden City boxing Club in San Jose since 1979 from boxing coaches Gus Spencer, Eddy DeVaughn and Joe Amato. Guro Elliot is a USA Boxing Coach and has trained local amateur and professional boxers since 1985.

Guro Elliott began studying Eskri
ma from Suro Mike Inay in 1974. During the latter half of the 1970's, he traveled with Suro Inay to Stockton, California to study privately with Grand Masters Angel Cabales and Max Sarmiento. He also assisted Suro Inay in creating the West Coast Eskrima Society. Guro Elliott attained the rank of Masirib Guro from Suro Inay in December 1999.







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Christening Photographs: Amariah Yannise Rellin Baptism!

Larawan Photography GraphicBilliards buddies and fans of photography, we have another drawing with light entry at Larawan Photography!And I kid you not!

The post features some of the pictures we took from the Christening of Amariah Yannise Rellin – the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rellin, a who’s who in the Philippine oil and gas industry.

The Christening was held at the St. Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish, Magallanes Village, Makati City. Reception followed at the Kamayan Saisaki Dads restaurant in Glorietta, Makati.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

A Birthday Wish: Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR Lens!

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens for my birthday? I wish!

Have I ever written a birthday post? I don’t know. I can’t seem to remember. Maybe, I have. Maybe I have not. Yikes! Memory lapses at 28! Cough! Cough! Cough! Okay,
the truth shall set me free: 38! I am now 38 years old! And a cool one, I’d love to think! ^_^

Yesterday, the kids surprised me with two of favorites – Andok’s Litson Manok and spicy potato chips for dinner! We celebrated a day ahead because I have work today. During the course of the meal, amidst the endless chattering on the day’s activities, my eldest daughter, Agi, asked, “What’s your birthday wish, Dad?”

I just smiled. Truth be told, I really don’t know what to wish for. I have a loving family. A nice and decent job, great friends (on and off the pool circuit), and health is okay (I think!). And oh! Let’s not forget my blogs and websites! I then softly said, "Another world championship for The Magician - Efren Bata Reyes - before he retires!"

The rest of the kids, i.e., Dado, Kiko and Patis, all exclaimed, "Yeah!"

Agi asked again, “Okay, Dad! But, if you could wish for anything, material that is, for yourself, what would that be, Dad?” Hmmm. Something material? And for myself? Suddenly, a thousand thoughts suddenly crossed my mind! A new car perhaps? Too expensive now! An LCD television? Nah! I rarely watch TV! A new laptop? Another hmmm. And wham! It hit me! A Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens! Now, that is what I want!

“Someday, Dad! Someday, I’m going to buy you one!” remarked Agi. “Ha! Ha! Ha! Don’t think about it, anak ko’y! It’s just a wish, remember?” I cheerfully said back.

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR Lens Graphic
The Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens is Nikon's best professional moderate telephoto zoom. For those not in the know, one of these (or one of its earlier siblings) is in almost every professional photographers' bag! And I kid you not!

The optics and mechanics of the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens are superlative for everything a full-time career professional news or sports photographer would want to shoot with it, on any Nikon digital or modern film camera. Wouldn’t it be great to have when taking pictures of the Filipino greats in billiards! With such a fast lens, that would be awesome! Then again, the only reason why I do not have yet one for my Nikon D90 is the price! It’s quite expensive in my book! With all the expenses tightly bound to the kids’ education and all, getting the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens remains a dream at this point in time.

But hey! I’m not complaining! Not one bit! My beautiful children’s education comes first! My children always come first! They are all very studious and work very hard to be at the top of their class and all! And that reason alone (and I have many reasons, mind you!) makes me the happiest dad in the world!

Thirty-eight wonderful years, with like almost half of it filled with wonderful memories with my beautiful children and loving friends! Indeed, life is good! I count my blessings! You should too!

And what about the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens? It is still a dream! And dreams do come true. Right? I wish!



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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Shanelle Loraine, Jeanette Lee & Veronika Hubrtova: Pictures from Women's World 10 Ball Championship!

Shanelle Loraine GraphicFor billiards buddies who may have missed it, here are pictures of the very beautiful Shanelle Loraine with Jeanette Lee and Veronika Hubrtova from the 2009 Women’s World 10 Ball Championship!

Jeanette Lee GraphicThe 2009 Women’s World 10 Ball Championship, which was held at the SM North Edsa in Quezon City, was 5 days of hard fought play featuring 48 women from all over the world! And it was won by none other than the Pool Capital of the World’s #1 female pool player, my good friend, Rubilen “Bingkay” Amit! And I kid you not!

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Efren Bata Reyes on The Probe: A Cheche Lazaro Interview!

Efren Reyes Graphic

Billiards buddies and pool players, here are pictures from Cheche Lazaro’s interview of Efren Bata Reyes, aka The Magician!

The interview was conducted at the AMF-Puyat Superbowl at the Makati Cinema Square in Makati City. It highlights Efren Bata Reyes’ career, including his childhood, money game matches, local and international wins, rise from poverty to beco
ming a local hero, his reputation as the “god of pool”, and more!

Efren Bata Reyes GraphicFor those not in the know, Cheche Lazaro of The Probe television program is a Filipino broadcast journalist and the Founding President of Probe Productions Inc. A pillar of broadcast journalism in the Pool Capital of the World, I remember watching her, Howie Severino and Luchi Cruz-Valdez, when they were still together in the television program The Probe Team on GMA-7.

Efren Bata Reyes ImageCheche Lazaro’s unique way of asking questions, coupled with her intense desire to know more about Efren Reyes and what makes him tick, makes this interview a rare treat for anyone who wants to know more about the greatest pool player to ever wield a pool cue. And I guarantee that everyone who will watch this episode will be glued to their seats from start to finish as they listen to Efren's witty remarks and quotes! And I kid you not!

Efren Bata Reyes GraphicLest I forget, the episode will also highlight a one pocket match between Efren Reyes and my good friend, Jeffrey Elliott aka Anting-anting Jeff/Masirib5, of Cool, California. Jeff was on a 6-day vacation in the Pool Capital of the World when the interview was taped and all!

Efren Reyes and Rodolfo Luat GraphicEfren Reyes, Jeffrey Elliott & Rodolfo Luat

Hey Jeff! I know I said it before, but please allow me to say it again: Lucky you, kapatid!

The interview will be telecast on the July 22, 2009 episode of The Probe on ABS-CBN. It will also be televised on cable TV via The Filipino Channel (TFC).

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Larawan Photography: We Tell the Story!

Larawan Photography GraphicBilliards buddies and pool players, we have just started with a new blog – Larawan Photography! As every one knows, I and one of my good friends, Jason Calubaquib, have been very busy with photography since February 2009. Larawan Photography aims to showcase some of our favorite shots and chronicle the fun we had taking 'em.

I sincerely believe that the blog is the perfect way for Larawan Photography to share with everyone some of our unforgettable shoots! After all, we don’t just take pictures. We preserve memories. And yes! We do tell the story. No more. No less.

The first post highlights some of our favorite shots taken from our first paid gig – the Christening of Sasha Castro Dy, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati City, on May 24, 2009. Sasha is the granddaughter of former Isabela Governor Faustino Dy, Jr.

Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we did shooting 'em!

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Electricians for Naperville, Dallas & Tampa! Find It All Here!

Naperville, Dallas, and Tampa Electricians GraphicElectricians! This is the subject heading of emails I got from my billiards buddies from the United States. My pool player friends, who are living in Naperville, Dallas, and Tampa, are currently building their dream homes and want to find the best electricians without breaking the bank. Thus, I quickly activated my ever-dependable online search tools to look for such using the key phrases: Naperville electrician, Dallas electrician, and Tampa electrician. My search results highlighted a number of sites including that of Essex Electrical & Construction Inc., Voltaic Electrical, and R & B Electrical Services Inc.

From what I could gather, Essex Electrical & Construction Inc., Voltaic Electrical, and R & B Electrical Services Inc. high customer service and consistent excellent quality of work. Truth be told, not all electricians are created equal! No job requirement is too big or too small for these companies! They offer excellent services that meet one’s budget – all complete with the proper certifications, training, tools, and experience that anyone, and everyone can count on!

The full-service firms have decades of experience when it comes to electrical needs. From residential, commercial, and industrial needs, electricians coming from Essex Electrical & Construction Inc., Voltaic Electrical, and R & B Electrical Services Inc. all have the sills to handle various services. These include the installation of high-voltage factory equipment and devices, rewiring of low-voltage home alarm systems, and more!

And for those not in the know, anyone can actually request a free estimate online! Yes, you’ve read right, folks! You can request a free estimate! No strings attached! And I kid you not!






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