PINOY NETTERS HINDI ORDINARYONG TENNIS CLUB
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Friday, December 07, 2007
Di Ordinaryong Tennis Club ni Daniel Ronquillo published in Saudi Gazette
Riyadh - Bihira pra sa isang samahan ang nagtatagal, lalong dumarami ang mga miyembro na tila punong kahoy na tuloy ag pagyabong pero hindi pinupukol dahil sa mabuting mga layunin. Ganito ang Pinoy Netters Club 102 (PNC102). Umabot na ang grupo ng limang taon mula ng pagkakatatag noong 2002 at lalong nadagdagan ang mga gustong sumali. Mula 11 ay umabot ito ngayon sa mahigit 100 kasapi.
"Layunin ng samahan na magkaroon ng tennis club na magbibigay sigla sa pagkakaibigan ng mga manlalarong Pilipino sa Riyadh at upang buksan ang puso ng bawat isa sa kahandaang tumulong sa boluntaryong paraan," sabi ni Albin Guinto, ang unang Pangulo ng club. Namumpa sa katungkulan ang mga bagong opisyal ng PNC102 noong nakaraang Biyernes sa Siteen Hotel. Si Attache' Rosario Malicse ang Inducting Officer at panauhing pandangal si Vice Consul Roussel Reyes.
Sa pagbabalik-tanaw ni Guinto, nagsimula umano ang grupo mula sa kanya, kay Gem Beringuel, Edwin Peleo at walong iba pa na siyang nagbalangkas ng batas at panuntunan ng club. "Sa ngayon umabot na sa halos 150 members ang samahan sa nakalipas na limang taon samantalang boluntaryo ang paraan ng pagtanggap ng mga nais sumali," dagdag pa ni Guinto.
Mula sa pinakaunang tournament noong Enero 2003, ang 1st Pinoy Double's Challenge, nasundan agad ito ng Pinoy Cup na ngayon ay kilalang "Sinag Pinoy" bilang pagbibigay pugay sa kasarinlan ng Pilipinas. Kabilang din ang Mabuhay Cup na naging Bayanihan Cup, na itinuturing na anniversary tournament ng PNC102.
Nagsagawa din ng Tennis Clinic nag PNC102 sa mga nais matuto at mahasa ang kasanayan sa larong"minahal" na nila. Taunan ang pagdaraos ng nominasyon at halalan ng PNC102. Sa nakaraang edisyon ng "Pinoy Halalan" tumayo bilang Chief Electoral Officer si Peter Rosul sa tulong ng mga commissioners na sina Al Gatbunton, Rino Larena at Ernest Lorenzana.
Tumaon sa Bonifacio Day ang ginanap na paggagawad ng Bayanihan Cup, ang anniversary at pagtatalaga sa mga bagong kasapi at opisyal ng PNC102 sa taong 2008. Inilipat ni Guinto ang panguluhan kay Dodie Vizcarra. Sina Bernie Ustani at Bong Bueta ang mga bise-presidented Internal at External. Kalihim si Angel Jarobel, Ingat Yaman si Raffy Uy. Maliban kina Guinto, Vizcarra, Bueta, Ustani at Uy, ang bumubuo ng Board of Directors ay sina Richard Villanueva, Angel Aniag, Vic Capulong, Max Lopez, Ver Rubio, Ardie Dioso, Ernan Santiago, Neal Perez, Edgar Estoesta, at Willy Nicolas.
Maliban sa mga proyektong nabanggit, nabuo din ang "Kusang Palo" isang paraan ng pagtulong at walang hinihintay na kapalit. "Ito ay boluntaryo sa parter ng mga manlalaro na nais makatulong sa isang institusyon o indibidwal," paliwanag ni Guinto. Sa loob umano ng limang taon hindi matatawaran ang kontribusyon ng lahat ng nagmamalasakit sa Pinoy Netters. Tulong pinansyal ang ipinagkakaloob ng grupo sa Bantay Bata 163 taun-taon at Golden Acres Home for the Aged na nabisita na rin nila sa loob ng dalawang taon.
"Tunay na hindi matatawaran ang mga sama-samang pagtutulungan," sabi ni Jun Florez, PNC102 member. Di naman nag-atubiling sumali sa grupo si Rey Atienza noong unang slata niya sa Riyadh mula Abha, dahil umano napanood niya ang Pinoy Netters sa The Filipino Channel (TFC) at ang mga proyektong isinasagawa ng club.
Ang kasiyahan ng samahan at tulungan ng bawat isa ang nakita ni Jason Arca, apat na buwan pa lamang sa Riyadh at "first-timer" sa PNC102.
At bilang pagkilala sa mga nagawa ng samahan ilalabas ng club ang isang yearboook sa susunod na taon kung saan ang mga larawan ng lahat ng kasapi, panulat at lahat ng mga kaganapan sa loob ng limang taon ng pagkakatatag ng samahan ay mababasa at makikita.
"Patuloy pa rin kaming tutulong sa iba pang institusyon sa Pilipinas kung saan ang pagpili ay mula sa mga mungkahi ng mga kasapi ng PNC102," pagtatapos ni Guinto.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
“We are the champion, my friends!” - Nueva Ecija Netters by Edgar Polinar
Riyadh – It’s definitely ‘no time for losers’ for Nueva Ecija as the team is currently in a state of jubilation for bagging the championship crown in the recently concluded Sinag Pinoy Cup 2007 held at the Al-Yamamah Hotel Tennis Courts here.
The road to victory was an easy one for Nueva Ecija. As the tournament’s perennial leader, the championship crown was already sealed in their favor after their penultimate game against Manila when they enjoyed a commanding lead of 27 points against their closest rival, by that time, an impossible feat for any team to beat.
It was a different story for the rest of the other nine competing teams. With a slim margin of set-point difference from each other, seven teams had equal chances making it to the final three (3) runners-up, enough reason for anticipated closed and heated fights among them. In the end, Bulacan showed their superiority over the rest when they won an exciting neck to neck battle against Pampanga (43-38) (3-3). That remarkable achievement enabled Bulacan secured the first runner-up trophy with 288-26 points, a two set-point advantage over closest rival Malolos. Determined not to be left behind, Team Malolos gave their best when they humbly crushed Manila 45-32 (4-2) enough to bring home the second runner-up honors with a total of 286-26 points. Batangas accumulated 283-22 points, enough for them grabbed the third runner-up honors, despite losing their final game to Manila (39-44) (1-5). Pampanga almost made it to the magic 4 with a slim 3-point deficit against Batangas team.
Most of the tournament’s Best Player awardees on different categories literally fought their way until the end since there were no clear winners before the last games. B1 Best Player Alfred Pastolero lost his 6th game but regained composure when he, together with partner Abdulaziz Manzano, outclassed the equally fearsome duo of Jojo Ramirez and Mike Reyes (8-7). Zali Tadina, B2 Best Player, made it when top seeded Raffy Uy and Jojo Ramirez lost their respective games. In B6 category, Bernie Ustani bravely battled the number 1 ranked Angel Aniag, trailing 2-6 before leveling the match at 6-6 and worked hard to upset Aniag in an exciting tiebreaker 8-7.
Another surprise winner, Bernie Vidal, made it when all the other three main contenders lost in their final games. Early favorite tandem of Rey Orfano and Tony Fernandez simply surrendered to the onslaught of Vidal and Ver Rubio, 7-8. Jojo Ingles, who had the every chance snatch the B8 Best Player award, simply vanished into thin air when his game collapsed in the final rounds losing at 6-8. Another hopeful, Allan Bayos who teamed up with Romy Guevarra, lost to consistent Rey Atienza and Max Lopez 6-8.
In celebration of the 109th Philippines Independence day, Pinoy Netters Club 102 organized SINAG PINOY CUP 2007 tournament with Albin Guinto at the helm. SINAG PINOY is an allusion to the ten provinces/cities that fought hard against imperial Spain to regain the nation’s independence. This is also where the ten participating teams got its name.
Awarding of trophies is set today, Friday, 27 July 2007.
The road to victory was an easy one for Nueva Ecija. As the tournament’s perennial leader, the championship crown was already sealed in their favor after their penultimate game against Manila when they enjoyed a commanding lead of 27 points against their closest rival, by that time, an impossible feat for any team to beat.
It was a different story for the rest of the other nine competing teams. With a slim margin of set-point difference from each other, seven teams had equal chances making it to the final three (3) runners-up, enough reason for anticipated closed and heated fights among them. In the end, Bulacan showed their superiority over the rest when they won an exciting neck to neck battle against Pampanga (43-38) (3-3). That remarkable achievement enabled Bulacan secured the first runner-up trophy with 288-26 points, a two set-point advantage over closest rival Malolos. Determined not to be left behind, Team Malolos gave their best when they humbly crushed Manila 45-32 (4-2) enough to bring home the second runner-up honors with a total of 286-26 points. Batangas accumulated 283-22 points, enough for them grabbed the third runner-up honors, despite losing their final game to Manila (39-44) (1-5). Pampanga almost made it to the magic 4 with a slim 3-point deficit against Batangas team.
Most of the tournament’s Best Player awardees on different categories literally fought their way until the end since there were no clear winners before the last games. B1 Best Player Alfred Pastolero lost his 6th game but regained composure when he, together with partner Abdulaziz Manzano, outclassed the equally fearsome duo of Jojo Ramirez and Mike Reyes (8-7). Zali Tadina, B2 Best Player, made it when top seeded Raffy Uy and Jojo Ramirez lost their respective games. In B6 category, Bernie Ustani bravely battled the number 1 ranked Angel Aniag, trailing 2-6 before leveling the match at 6-6 and worked hard to upset Aniag in an exciting tiebreaker 8-7.
Another surprise winner, Bernie Vidal, made it when all the other three main contenders lost in their final games. Early favorite tandem of Rey Orfano and Tony Fernandez simply surrendered to the onslaught of Vidal and Ver Rubio, 7-8. Jojo Ingles, who had the every chance snatch the B8 Best Player award, simply vanished into thin air when his game collapsed in the final rounds losing at 6-8. Another hopeful, Allan Bayos who teamed up with Romy Guevarra, lost to consistent Rey Atienza and Max Lopez 6-8.
In celebration of the 109th Philippines Independence day, Pinoy Netters Club 102 organized SINAG PINOY CUP 2007 tournament with Albin Guinto at the helm. SINAG PINOY is an allusion to the ten provinces/cities that fought hard against imperial Spain to regain the nation’s independence. This is also where the ten participating teams got its name.
Awarding of trophies is set today, Friday, 27 July 2007.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
A CLOSE CALL VICTORY, SKY BLUE CAPTURES BAYANIHAN CUP 2006 (Edgar Polinar)
Riyadh - Tournament's consistent leader Sky Blue triumphed over its closest and fiercest challenger, Khaki, to win this year's prestigious event, Pinoy Netters Bayanihan Cup 2006 recently at the Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts here.
Sky Blue garnered a total of (475-42) game points/set points against (470-41) for the Khaki's - a close call victory for Sky Blue. Khaki put a good fight against Emerald Green in their final match, but victory was looming for the Sky Blue when one of the players of Khaki suffered injury in the game at 3-3 game points each and was eventually won by Emerald Green (8-3).
Sky Blue met Dark Blue in their final match which also proved to be formidable opponent for the Champions. However, the onslaught of Sky Blue's best and seasoned players made the Dark Blue players packing in the end.
Khaki with one of its players injured, eked out a hard-fought victory against the Emerald Green, but was not enough to compensated the five game-point deficit against Sky Blue. In court 2, Lime Green demolished the White team to capture the second runner-up honors. Emerald Green settled for the final 4th place while the underdog Carnation Pink ended up in the 5th place.
In the same vein, despite Black team's failure in its bid to be in the Magic Five, two of its players made it as Best Players, Rey Lamban (B1) & Jimmy Perfas (B2). Other Best Players were Romy Leyva & Gerome Corpuz (B3/B4), Angel Oroga & Jigs Garcia (B5/B6), Nelson Martirez & Edgar Estoesta (B7/B8) & Ernie Perez & Ning Bautista (C1/C2).
Sky Blue Tennisters: Richard Villanueva (B1), Max Ingal (B2), Tony Yap (B3), Gerome Corpuz (B4), Charlie Reminajes (B5), Jigs Garcia (B6), Odie Pontamillas (B7), Jolly Laglag (B8), Ernie Perez (C1), & Tony Fernandez (C2).
Khaki Tennisters: Romy Penaflor (B1), Ernan Santiago (B2), July Maniacap (B3), Noel Tabang (B4), Angel Oruga (B5), Guilbert Masias (B6), Ed Polinar (B7), Joel Vista (B8), Ding Perez (C1), & Pido Villarosa (C2).
A total of 12 10 member teams participated in the tournament. The sponsors are City Plaza, PNB-Telemoney, Pacific Cargo, Deemah Food, Racquest Shop, Top Tennis Shop and McDonald's.
Sky Blue garnered a total of (475-42) game points/set points against (470-41) for the Khaki's - a close call victory for Sky Blue. Khaki put a good fight against Emerald Green in their final match, but victory was looming for the Sky Blue when one of the players of Khaki suffered injury in the game at 3-3 game points each and was eventually won by Emerald Green (8-3).
Sky Blue met Dark Blue in their final match which also proved to be formidable opponent for the Champions. However, the onslaught of Sky Blue's best and seasoned players made the Dark Blue players packing in the end.
Khaki with one of its players injured, eked out a hard-fought victory against the Emerald Green, but was not enough to compensated the five game-point deficit against Sky Blue. In court 2, Lime Green demolished the White team to capture the second runner-up honors. Emerald Green settled for the final 4th place while the underdog Carnation Pink ended up in the 5th place.
In the same vein, despite Black team's failure in its bid to be in the Magic Five, two of its players made it as Best Players, Rey Lamban (B1) & Jimmy Perfas (B2). Other Best Players were Romy Leyva & Gerome Corpuz (B3/B4), Angel Oroga & Jigs Garcia (B5/B6), Nelson Martirez & Edgar Estoesta (B7/B8) & Ernie Perez & Ning Bautista (C1/C2).
Sky Blue Tennisters: Richard Villanueva (B1), Max Ingal (B2), Tony Yap (B3), Gerome Corpuz (B4), Charlie Reminajes (B5), Jigs Garcia (B6), Odie Pontamillas (B7), Jolly Laglag (B8), Ernie Perez (C1), & Tony Fernandez (C2).
Khaki Tennisters: Romy Penaflor (B1), Ernan Santiago (B2), July Maniacap (B3), Noel Tabang (B4), Angel Oruga (B5), Guilbert Masias (B6), Ed Polinar (B7), Joel Vista (B8), Ding Perez (C1), & Pido Villarosa (C2).
A total of 12 10 member teams participated in the tournament. The sponsors are City Plaza, PNB-Telemoney, Pacific Cargo, Deemah Food, Racquest Shop, Top Tennis Shop and McDonald's.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
BAYANIHAN CUP 2006 OPENS TODAY (Edgar Polinar)
Riyadh - For all the finest breed and seasoned tennis aficionados in Riyadh region, all roads would definitely lead them to the Bayanihan Cup Team Tennis Challenge which opens today, September 15, 2006 at the Al-Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts, organized under the auspices of Pinoy Netters Club 102 in celebration of its 4th Year Anniversary.A total of twelve teams at ten members each signed-up to participated in this year's prestigious event. The traditional parade of teams in their uniforms, together with their cute muses, signals the start of the month long tournament. It is scheduled to be played every Thursday and Friday evening. It employs a unique game format, a first in the Riyadh region, wherein, all players have a chance to compete in the double and single matches. In the double match, each player can have three partners from different category players in addition to his partner from his assigned category within his team.
As earlyas three weeks or so before today's event, players from different teams practiced rigidly to boost their team's chances in the tournament standing. Pinoy Netters Club 102 envisaged that this tournament and the previous ones organized by the club would foster close camaraderie among Filipino workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The club is also deeply committed to lessen, if not to totally getting rid of the negative Filipino trait "kanya kanya" (each man for himself), system which is very prevalent among us, and to develop teamwork and transparency as exemplified through the conduct of every game and the club's mission and objectives.
Indeed, Pinoy netters Club102 , with its current President, Mr. Richard Villanueva, at the helm is deeply honored and privileged to host the Bayanihan Cup 2006, as tennis enthusiasts play and have fun with to some of the finest tennis players we could possibly find in the entire Riyadh Region.
The sponsors of this year's tournament are City Plaza, PNB-Telemoney, Pacific Cargo, House of Donuts, McDonalds-Olaya Branch, Top Tennis Shop and Racquet Shop. (Edgar Polinar)
Monday, July 10, 2006
2nd Pinoy Summer Clinic Another Success
New and old members alike enjoyed learning the basics and drill conducted by PNC102's instructor, Toto Diosana assisted by PNC102 officers. Before the start of the clinic, participants were give na set of manuals (hardcopies and the one in CD) that can help them prepare once the sessions begin. Participants will be given certificates after completing eight sessions of two hours each. (Albin Guinto)
Sunday, May 14, 2006
GOLDEN ACRES - HOME FOR THE AGED
Golden Acres, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development is a 1 hectare span of freshly situated home for the aged and the elderly or senior citizens. They admit senior citizens in the facility aged 60 years old and above.
The DSWD is the agency of the government assigned to take care of the elderly inside the facility and these people may either be those who were abandoned, left alone by relatives or those who are neglected and in need of shelter, food and caring.
All those basic needs mentioned above were being provided by employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the use of government funds. You can find Golden Acres home for the aged in Quezon City, under DSWD-NCR. There are 2 other provincial branches of Golden Acres that you can find in Region IX and XI (region 9 and 11)
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
PINOY NETTERS...through the years by: Albin Guinto
After what we've been through Pinoy Netters Club 102 is now moving on its 3rd year anniversary, and prior to this we will have our Induction of Officers this coming June 2005. I couldn't imagine that we've made history by believing in ourselves that we can make it... considering the obstacles, trials... but one thing is sure. If there is faith in your heart, dedication to make a difference nothing is impossible. We believe we can fly.. thanks for all the support... PINOY NETTERS is here to stay...for the benefits of tennis enthusiast and for the less priviledged children of our nation....SALAMAT PO KA PINOY!!!
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Saturday, May 14, 2005
Monday, February 07, 2005
Pinoy Cup 2005 Takes Off by Gem Beringuel
Pinoy Cup 2005 Takes Off
Riyadh – With the success of last year’s Pinoy Cup Team Tennis Tournament, Pinoy Netters Club 102 launches anew today “Pinoy Cup 2005” at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Complex here.
Pinoy Netters, a Philippine Embassy-recognized tennis group, organized this tournament to help Bantay Bata 163, a Manila-based foundation caring for underprivileged Filipino kids.
Pinoy Cup 2005 is PNC’s first major tennis tournament this year. The tournament attracted a total of 168 tennis players and will run up to March 17, 2005. Fourteen competing teams of 12 tennisters shall compete for top plums. The top five finishers after eight matches will qualify for the trophy standing.
Danilo “Bong” Bueta, chair of Pinoy Netters, said this tournament was organized to raise funds for BB 163. “Holding tennis tournaments such as this is our way of assisting our underprivileged Filipino children back in the Philippines,” he said.
Sponsors were Cathay Pacific, Nestle-Al Manhal Water Factory Ltd (Exclusive Distributor of Springs Beverage Capri-Sonne Juices), Racquet Shop, The Filipino Channel (TFC), Sky Freight, Top Tennis Shop, United Food Industries Co. (Deemah).
Riyadh – With the success of last year’s Pinoy Cup Team Tennis Tournament, Pinoy Netters Club 102 launches anew today “Pinoy Cup 2005” at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Complex here.
Pinoy Netters, a Philippine Embassy-recognized tennis group, organized this tournament to help Bantay Bata 163, a Manila-based foundation caring for underprivileged Filipino kids.
Pinoy Cup 2005 is PNC’s first major tennis tournament this year. The tournament attracted a total of 168 tennis players and will run up to March 17, 2005. Fourteen competing teams of 12 tennisters shall compete for top plums. The top five finishers after eight matches will qualify for the trophy standing.
Danilo “Bong” Bueta, chair of Pinoy Netters, said this tournament was organized to raise funds for BB 163. “Holding tennis tournaments such as this is our way of assisting our underprivileged Filipino children back in the Philippines,” he said.
Sponsors were Cathay Pacific, Nestle-Al Manhal Water Factory Ltd (Exclusive Distributor of Springs Beverage Capri-Sonne Juices), Racquet Shop, The Filipino Channel (TFC), Sky Freight, Top Tennis Shop, United Food Industries Co. (Deemah).
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
1st Pinoy Netters Singles Cup
Championships set today
Riyadh – Seasoned tennisters will battle it out in the Championships of the 1st Pinoy Netters Singles Cup due Friday, January 9, at the Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts here.
Veteran Leo Barinan of Maaden Company and a teener RJ Suarez in the Higher B Category will slug it out while another seasoned tennister, Jess Butalid, will play against upcoming shotmaker, Gener Marasigan.
In the semifinals last January 6, Barinan came on the brinks of defeat in the second and third sets but emerged victorious with a hard-fought win over the multi-awarded Jeck Olaguer, 4-6, 6-5, 7-6. He is to meet in the finals today Suarez who was ruthless in his demolition of another veteran tennister, Roy Repollo, 6-0, 6-1.
In Lower B Category, Butalid will battle it out with Marasigan after both players posted convincing wins over their highly-favored opponents.
Butalid secured the finals berth when he prevailed over another experienced player, Dennis de Castro, in two sets, 6-4, 6-5. Marasigan, on the other hand, made it to the championship with a victory over aggressive and upcoming tennister, Darwin Suson, in two sets, 6-1, 6-3.
Meanwhile, in the Lower C Category, Jojo Romano captured the Championships in a nail-biting final against rising Terence Mongcal, 6-3, 6-5.
It was an uphill battle for Romano who was able to turn the table on Mongcal after the latter held a 5-2 lead in the second set. Mongcal got many chances when he secured the upper hand just after Romano broke his racquet string but could not capitalize on it as he became tentative and committed too many unforced errors.
In Higher C, Arnel Pineda showed the court brilliance he displayed in the earlier rounds when he routed Roel Genson overwhelmingly, 6-0, 6-1.
Earlier, Suarez trounced the veteran Lemuel Habban, in two but long-concluded sets, 6-3, 6-2. Likewise, in the round of 16, Marasigan prevailed over seasoned player, Peter Manalo, carving out a hard-fought win in three sets, 6-5, 5-6, 7-1.
Pineda came through to the finals when he got past Edison Lallana in the semifinals last December 27, carving out a convincing win in two sets, 6-2, 6-1. Gem Beringuel
Riyadh – Seasoned tennisters will battle it out in the Championships of the 1st Pinoy Netters Singles Cup due Friday, January 9, at the Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts here.
Veteran Leo Barinan of Maaden Company and a teener RJ Suarez in the Higher B Category will slug it out while another seasoned tennister, Jess Butalid, will play against upcoming shotmaker, Gener Marasigan.
In the semifinals last January 6, Barinan came on the brinks of defeat in the second and third sets but emerged victorious with a hard-fought win over the multi-awarded Jeck Olaguer, 4-6, 6-5, 7-6. He is to meet in the finals today Suarez who was ruthless in his demolition of another veteran tennister, Roy Repollo, 6-0, 6-1.
In Lower B Category, Butalid will battle it out with Marasigan after both players posted convincing wins over their highly-favored opponents.
Butalid secured the finals berth when he prevailed over another experienced player, Dennis de Castro, in two sets, 6-4, 6-5. Marasigan, on the other hand, made it to the championship with a victory over aggressive and upcoming tennister, Darwin Suson, in two sets, 6-1, 6-3.
Meanwhile, in the Lower C Category, Jojo Romano captured the Championships in a nail-biting final against rising Terence Mongcal, 6-3, 6-5.
It was an uphill battle for Romano who was able to turn the table on Mongcal after the latter held a 5-2 lead in the second set. Mongcal got many chances when he secured the upper hand just after Romano broke his racquet string but could not capitalize on it as he became tentative and committed too many unforced errors.
In Higher C, Arnel Pineda showed the court brilliance he displayed in the earlier rounds when he routed Roel Genson overwhelmingly, 6-0, 6-1.
Earlier, Suarez trounced the veteran Lemuel Habban, in two but long-concluded sets, 6-3, 6-2. Likewise, in the round of 16, Marasigan prevailed over seasoned player, Peter Manalo, carving out a hard-fought win in three sets, 6-5, 5-6, 7-1.
Pineda came through to the finals when he got past Edison Lallana in the semifinals last December 27, carving out a convincing win in two sets, 6-2, 6-1. Gem Beringuel
Sunday, October 10, 2004
A day to recall for Pinoy Netters (by Frank O. Villahermosa
A day to recall for Pinoy Netters
Last September 30, Pinoy Netters' tennisters had their outing at the city's outskirt. Many PNC tennis-playing members were there including new ones, Angel Aniag, presently the prexy of Bankers Tennis Club, and his colleague, Edgar Estoesta. Newcomer Jericho Puno was also there.
The event was intended not only to recognize the day the tennis clique was established two years ago but also to give credence to the three tennisters who were about to leave for various reasons and destinations.
The first to depart for RP for good was Jess Hermano, a PNC BOD. Sarge Gumapac PNC's President, also attended so with Lori Adalim, an avid tennis-playing member. The two are about to leave for Dubai and the reasons were all work-related.
In all, the event was a success, judging from the happy faces of those who participated in. There were fun games for members, one of which was an obstacle hurdle where participating tennisters were fooled to go through five barriers which were actually removed before the blind-folded participants started with the game. Imagine you have to jump, crawl and step over those hurdles which were really not there!!!Part of camaraderie hu!!!Funny but enjoyable.
Although I did not finish the event due to a prior commitment, I went home with gladness in my heart. The tennis clique is ONE and UNITED not only in tournaments but also in other aspects. It's indeed a manifestation of closeness, solidarity and brotherhood Pinoy Netters' tennisters displayed. This was just the beginning of good cooperation among PNCtennis-playing members.
Last September 30, Pinoy Netters' tennisters had their outing at the city's outskirt. Many PNC tennis-playing members were there including new ones, Angel Aniag, presently the prexy of Bankers Tennis Club, and his colleague, Edgar Estoesta. Newcomer Jericho Puno was also there.
The event was intended not only to recognize the day the tennis clique was established two years ago but also to give credence to the three tennisters who were about to leave for various reasons and destinations.
The first to depart for RP for good was Jess Hermano, a PNC BOD. Sarge Gumapac PNC's President, also attended so with Lori Adalim, an avid tennis-playing member. The two are about to leave for Dubai and the reasons were all work-related.
In all, the event was a success, judging from the happy faces of those who participated in. There were fun games for members, one of which was an obstacle hurdle where participating tennisters were fooled to go through five barriers which were actually removed before the blind-folded participants started with the game. Imagine you have to jump, crawl and step over those hurdles which were really not there!!!Part of camaraderie hu!!!Funny but enjoyable.
Although I did not finish the event due to a prior commitment, I went home with gladness in my heart. The tennis clique is ONE and UNITED not only in tournaments but also in other aspects. It's indeed a manifestation of closeness, solidarity and brotherhood Pinoy Netters' tennisters displayed. This was just the beginning of good cooperation among PNCtennis-playing members.
Friday, September 24, 2004
D’Stallions clinches Title by: Gem Beringuel
Riyadh – Early favorite D’Stallions prevailed over its fiercest rival, UTT Logistics, to win the Title of Pinoy Netters Mabuhay Cup 2004, convincingly, 5-1 (47 games to 39), recently at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Complex here.
Victory was imminent for D’Stallions when its low-ranked players, Ferdie De Guzman & Max Lopez (C3 & C4) eked out a hard-fought win against the formidable duo of Gerson Baretta & Bong de Leon in Court 4 last September 29.
The win was followed by the demolition of D’Stallions’ C1 tennisters (Richard Lanuza & Willie Nicholas) of UTT’s Deo Pelaez & Serge Ariola, 8-3. Only UTT’s duo of Art Bumatay & Gilbert Masias survived the onslaught of D’Stallions, overpowering the tandem of Marlon dela Cruz & Raffy Sta. Ana with the same score. From this point, there was no stopping for D’Stallions as the rest of its high-ranked tennisters emerged triumphant.
Aside from de Guzman & Lopez and dela Cruz & Sta. Ana, D’Stallions grouped Paul Pagulayan & Pete Manalo (B1 & B2) 8-4; Richard Villanueva & M.A. Hibshi (B3 & B4) 8-7; and Gener Marasigan & Abet Bagay (B5 & B6).
In Court 1 & 2, Serve & Volley doused cold water on Nestle’s quest for prestige as it subdued the latter with ease, 4-2, to capture 3rd runner-up honors. DIFA Spinners settled for the final 5th place while GSK Consumers Health Care ended up in 6th .
Meanwhile, although MASCO failed to get top plums out of 18 competing teams, four of its tennisters made headway as Best Players in the two-month competition. Nelson Etor & Rey Lamban lambasted the rest in their categories (B3 & B4), respectively. Their teammates, Dennis de Castro (B5) and Rey Esteban (B6), also pulled the rug under their rivals.
Other Best Players were Lito Punay & Jilany Chawdhry of Al Rumaih/SAIB (B1/B2); Richard Lanuza & Willy Nicholas (C1) of D’Stallions; Romy Suarez & Jonathan del Pilar (C2) of Siemens and Romy Asiones (C3) and Rudy Alberto (C4) of DIFA Spinners.
Victory was imminent for D’Stallions when its low-ranked players, Ferdie De Guzman & Max Lopez (C3 & C4) eked out a hard-fought win against the formidable duo of Gerson Baretta & Bong de Leon in Court 4 last September 29.
The win was followed by the demolition of D’Stallions’ C1 tennisters (Richard Lanuza & Willie Nicholas) of UTT’s Deo Pelaez & Serge Ariola, 8-3. Only UTT’s duo of Art Bumatay & Gilbert Masias survived the onslaught of D’Stallions, overpowering the tandem of Marlon dela Cruz & Raffy Sta. Ana with the same score. From this point, there was no stopping for D’Stallions as the rest of its high-ranked tennisters emerged triumphant.
Aside from de Guzman & Lopez and dela Cruz & Sta. Ana, D’Stallions grouped Paul Pagulayan & Pete Manalo (B1 & B2) 8-4; Richard Villanueva & M.A. Hibshi (B3 & B4) 8-7; and Gener Marasigan & Abet Bagay (B5 & B6).
In Court 1 & 2, Serve & Volley doused cold water on Nestle’s quest for prestige as it subdued the latter with ease, 4-2, to capture 3rd runner-up honors. DIFA Spinners settled for the final 5th place while GSK Consumers Health Care ended up in 6th .
Meanwhile, although MASCO failed to get top plums out of 18 competing teams, four of its tennisters made headway as Best Players in the two-month competition. Nelson Etor & Rey Lamban lambasted the rest in their categories (B3 & B4), respectively. Their teammates, Dennis de Castro (B5) and Rey Esteban (B6), also pulled the rug under their rivals.
Other Best Players were Lito Punay & Jilany Chawdhry of Al Rumaih/SAIB (B1/B2); Richard Lanuza & Willy Nicholas (C1) of D’Stallions; Romy Suarez & Jonathan del Pilar (C2) of Siemens and Romy Asiones (C3) and Rudy Alberto (C4) of DIFA Spinners.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
1st Pinoy Netters – Bankers Joint Tennis Tourney
'BANKERONG PINOY' OPENS
Riyadh – Pinoy Netters Club 102 and Bankers’ first-ever joint tennis tourney opens today at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Complex here with tennisters from both its ranks competing for top plums.
Dubbed “Bankerong Pinoy 2004”, the tourney was participated in by 120 tennisters from both PNC & Bankers.
“This joint tournament was contemplated last year and it’s good that it has been realized now,” said Albin Guinto, chair of Pinoy Netters. (Gem Beringuel)
Tournament format shall be single round-robin. Bankerong Pinoy 2004 shall run up to November 5, 2004. Top four (4) finishers after nine (9) preliminary matches shall qualify for the trophy standing, according to Angel Aniag, Bankers’ President and a member of the Tourney’s joint steering committee.
Riyadh – Pinoy Netters Club 102 and Bankers’ first-ever joint tennis tourney opens today at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Complex here with tennisters from both its ranks competing for top plums.
Dubbed “Bankerong Pinoy 2004”, the tourney was participated in by 120 tennisters from both PNC & Bankers.
“This joint tournament was contemplated last year and it’s good that it has been realized now,” said Albin Guinto, chair of Pinoy Netters. (Gem Beringuel)
Tournament format shall be single round-robin. Bankerong Pinoy 2004 shall run up to November 5, 2004. Top four (4) finishers after nine (9) preliminary matches shall qualify for the trophy standing, according to Angel Aniag, Bankers’ President and a member of the Tourney’s joint steering committee.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
2nd Pinoy Mabuhay Cup - Veteran tennisters notch clinical wins
Riyadh – Seasoned tennisters and early favorites UTT Logistics, SEC Power Netters and DIFA Spin hitters led the blitz at the ongoing 2nd Pinoy Mabuhay Cup, trashing their opponents with brilliant display of tennis at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts.
In Court 1 & 2 last August 10, seeded players provided the wall for UTT’s near demolition of Acers, bringing home the bacon at that night, 42-31, with only its C2 players (Art Bumatay & Gilbert Masias) succumbing to Acers’ Abdulaziz Manzano & Michael Reyes, 2-8. UTT is to face Spin smashers on Sunday, August 22, in the 4th round .
In Court 3 & 4, Al Rumaih/SAIB turned the tables on Pacific Cargo, overpowering the latter with guts and experience as it emerged victorious after see-saw games going into the final matches of the night.
A day later, in court 1 & 2, DIFA Spinners, anchored by Pete Petersen & Tom Silverio, overcame the Net Warriors, 39 games to 31, after splitting the first four matches. Petersen and Silverio’s (B1/B2 tennisters) drubbing of Net Warriors’ Boy Gopez and Ernie Carillo to 2 games only proved enough to provide them the bonus point and catapult DIFA on top with 9 wins (86 games).
DIFA’s trashing of Net Warriors’ lower ranked tennisters was crucial as the latter was limited to only 5 games with four matches still to be accounted for. DIFA’s C2 players (Danny Maun & Romy Asiones) got past NW’s Rudy Tablate & Alex Bergonia, 8-2, while its C3/C4 players (Asiones & Rudy Alberto) overwhelmed the duo of Ver Rubio & Bergonia, 8-3. They are to meet FC Netters today, August 20, in Court 1, 2 & 3.
In Court 5 & 6, Positive Beat tennisters regrouped to turn the tide on Siemens as their last four matches proved to be nail-biting. Siemens’ smashers rallied to catch up to their opponents but lost steam as they surrendered a dozen of breakpoints to go down, 19 games to 31.
Tennisters Randy Cepe & Bob Cardinal (B1/B2) and the tandem of Jess Butalid and Max Ingal (B3/B4) produced the goods for Positive Beat, coming home winners, after more than two hours of devastating rallies, 8-2 and 8-3, respectively.
Overall, D’Stallions led the pack going into the 3rd round, with 16 wins (131 games), followed by SEC Power Netters, 13 (124). On 3rd place is UTT Logistics with 12 (86), followed by Serve & Volley, 9 (116). Trailing them are Nestle and Al Rumaih-SAIB, both with identical 9 wins (96 games). Gem Beringuel
Friday, August 13, 2004
Pinoy Mabuhay Cup 2004 - Consistency & Sheer Luck Propel 3 Teams to Victory (by Gem Beringuel)
Riyadh – Three formidable tennis teams scored emphatic victories last August 8 to capture the lead after the second round of the 2nd Pinoy Mabuhay Cup at Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts here.
In Court 5 & 6, early frontrunner D’ Stallions proved too strong for Serve & Volley and won 41 games to 39 after losing three matches before its higher ranked players subdued their opponents in convincing fashion.
The trio of D’ Stallions, Telemoney and Spin Doctors edged out their equally strong opponents with guts and experience, coming home winners after tense and hard-fought matches.D’ Stallions went off to a poor start by losing the first three matches of its lower ranked tennisters. Fortunately, midway into the matches, it was all the D’ Stallions turn as its B5/B6 (Abet Bagay & Gener Marasigan) players fought point by point to secure the crucial win to gain momentum, 8-3, from the Serve & Volley tandem of Ruben Galema and Ato Bautista. From here, the victories were all for the D’ Stallions as the remaining B players played superbly to overtake the Serve & Volley at the finish line, 41 games to 39.
In Court 3 & 4, like D’ Stallions, Spin Doctors also managed to split all the 6 matches, edging out SEC Power Netters at the tape, also with an identical score, 41 to 39.
SEC Power Netters and Spin Doctors equally divided the first four matches, with the former slightly ahead with 2 games going into the next two matches. With the win of Spin’s Rene Sumido and Gerry Villaraiz (B3 & B4) over SEC’s Sergio Arato and Chito Abreau, the overall winner of the night’s matches was still uncertain as they edged out SEC only by 1 game going into the last match. The match of their B1/B2 players, Fidel Ulan/Danny Delfin & Danny Villanueva/Clark Minoza proved nerved-wracking as the two pairs exchanged hard rallies to exact defeat on each other. In the end, it was just sheer luck that separated the two tandems, with the Spin claiming the match in a tiebreak, 8-7.
In Court 1 & 2, Telemoney tennisters scored overwhelmingly against their foes with consistency and variety of shots, capturing 4 matches to 2. Telemoney’s lower ranked players saved the night for the team limiting their rivals to 14 games.
Telemoney’s Bebot Bancula and Rolly Barrozo (B1/B2) bulldozed the tandem of Romy Onas and Choi Calupcupan, 8-1, after their colleagues, Roger Samain & Roberto Itum (B3/B4) and Kamar Pancho & Jed Allonto (B5/B6) surrendered to Masco’s tandems of Nestor Etor & Rey Lamban and Dennis De Castro & Rey Esteban, respectively. In all, Telemoney got 36 points as against Masco’s 31.
With the victories, D’ Stallions cemented its place on top with 10 points going into the 3rd round. The Spin tennisters also moved up with 7 points, with Masco not far behind with 6.
In today’s (Friday, August 13) matches, D’ Stallions will be seen again in action against FC Netters in Court 1, 2 & 3.
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