The Streak Ends

The streak has ended. Thirty nine straight wins. The Ateneo Blue Eagles’ last loss in the UAAP was against the FEU Tamaraws at the end of the first round of Season 81. This was back on October 10, 2018. After that loss, Ateneo swept the second round (7-0) to end the elimination round as the …

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Star-Studded: UAAP Season 84 – ADMU vs. UP 1st Round

***This originally appeared in Via eXis Sports FB Page here. Amidst all the hype surrounding the star-studded rookies of Season 84, it was two transferees from the Season 81 rookie class that shone brightest.In the first Battle of Katipunan in more than two years, Dave Ildefonso led the Ateneo Blue Eagles to a 90-81 victory …

My Top Five Favorite Hits from NBA Box Breaks in 2021

I started collecting NBA Cards again in 2021 and a lot has changed in the hobby since I was last in it a long time ago. Before writing more about the hobby, I’ll first share my top five favorite hits from the NBA box breaks I joined last year: 5. Precious Achiuwa, Recon Rookie Private …

3 Things To Consider When Getting Your First Mechanical Keyboard

So, you've seen or heard about mechanical keyboards and now you want to get one, but you don't know where to start. I was in your shoes around this time last year, and all the information I was seeing got a bit overwhelming. "I need at least a 65%, I can't work without arrow keys." …

TEQ63 Goes 5G

In his latest collaboration, Filipino toy designer Quiccs will be working with Philippine telecommunications giant Smart Communications, Inc. for a limited edition run of his popular TEQ63 figure, the TEQ5G. The 6-inch vinyl figure will sport a black and green colorway as well as the telco's logo. Photo from Smart Telecommunications, Inc. (smrt.ph/Quiccs5g). The TEQ5G …

Curious Questions: Juan Luna’s Spoliarium

“Wow!” This was my reaction when I first saw the Spoliarium upon entering the main hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts.  A big part of it’s wow-factor is its size - 4.22 meters wide and 7.675 meters tall - it was enough to cover a whole wall. And then I realized Juan Luna …

Proving People Wrong: Kobe Bryant

I wasn’t really a fan of Kobe. When the Lakers got him in 1996, I remember initially thinking how cocky he seemed. Someone straight out of high school thinking he’s already a superstar. I wasn’t impressed with the highlights. “What a show off,” I’d think. Not even when he won the Slam Dunk Contest in …

Unexpected Hobbies: Sports Photography

I took a couple of thousand shots that day.  It’s been two years since, but I can still remember the joy I felt after seeing that among all those shots, I was able to capture something like this.  I used to only see these in NBA cards and sports magazines. And there I was, having …

The One Where They Had A Reunion

[Warning: very minimal Friends: The Reunion spoilers.] “Where is everyone? Come on, I want to see everyone.”  David Schwimmer says this around three minutes into the reunion special. The same words were running through my mind as I watched it for the first time. “So no one told you life was gonna be this way,Your …

Droplets Podcast: The Making Of

"Tulog na kayo lahat? Parang gusto ko gumawa tayo ng podcast [Are you all asleep? I’m thinking we should make a podcast] hahahaha.” It was half past midnight when Eggy sent this message to the Droplet’s group chat. Most were already asleep, but the ones still online - Ann and Francis - immediately said yes. …