Warning: All write ups are all for the fun of it and it is not intended to embarass anyone. It is also part of the education process Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. instituted to make kids better on and off the court. To learn from their shortcomings, learn from mistakes, be brave, be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. To learn how to bounced back from a devastating loss or keep the winning spirit alive. All write ups are not all peaches and roses. And if it happened to offend someone, it is not intended to be. Hulyo 2, 2008
Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. is pleased to announce that the registration for the 14th Youth Basketball League, the 7th OPEN Adult Basketball League and the 9th Senior Division (35/over) Adult Basketball League is now open. Please check "activities" for more information and for sponsorship opportunities please refer to "fund raising".
Hunyo 29, 2008
As everybody expected 25 4 LIFE/Toronto captured the 2nd Invitational/Independence 2 day tournament championship over the scrappy teenagers of FABA of Metro DC, Inc. 47-42. James Forrester garnered the "Most Valuable Player" Award. Congratulations TORONTO!!! You were the best!
On behalf of the Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. (FABA of Metro DC, Inc.) we would like to express our sincere thank you to all the participants of the tournament. Although only one will be standing at the end of the tournament, all of you were winners in our eyes and hopefully when we do this next year for the 3rd time we will see all of you again. Thank you once again and enjoy the rest of the summer. Till then and God Bless Us!!!
Who would have "thunk" it? That the kids from FABA of Metro DC, Inc ages 16-19 years old would upset the vaunted squad of 25 4 LIFE/Toronto in the semi-final in the winners bracket of the 2nd Invitational/Independence 2 day Tournament 44-40. It was the biggest upset that FABA of Metro DC, Inc. ever witnessed since 2001 its inception a "David and Goliath" sequel. This Toronto team has accomplished so much in almost a decade winning countless national/international tournaments in North America. Some of them played college and semi-pro league. You can check their own website and see it for yourself what they had done in the basketball world in North America 25forlifebasketball.com This cardiac kids of FABA hung in there toe-to-toe and never backed down till the end that in the beginning you would say, oh oh! no match and they'll be lucky to survive this game alive and breathing. But they proved everybody wrong............ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!! Excellent game planning that the youth executed, an in your face defense that never relax, help out defense, toughness inside, boxing them out of the paint, a patient offense that waited for the best available open shots that the defense would give them and were able to knock those shots down. Just fundamentals, baby!
Maryland almost upset 25 4 LIFE (Toronto) in the losers bracket that gave the quintet from Toronto to get another crack against Virginia in the final game of the championship. The Brooks Brothers from Maryland almost had those guys from Toronto in the ropes with a barrage of 3 pointers with some of it were coming from the parking lot. TREMENDOUS RANGE!!! The 2 thunderous dunk that James Forrester executed left the crowd in awe. He threw those babies down with ferocity aka Dominic Wilkins of Atlanta Hawks, tremendous upside, he is only 18 years old and growing definitely a star in the future. SCARY! if you would think the possibilities that lies ahead of this young man. This is not the only time you would hear his name sooner or later he will be a household name. Yesterday in one of the early games he put on a show with a 360 degree statue of liberty throwdown. WHAT AN ATHLETE!!! but he was not the only one who's throwing down those dunks, AJ Serjue (17 years old), Mike Semira who only stand at 5'10 got some sick hops and can throw down with the best and their little point guard, Ryan Dawinan who only stand at 5'6 but got some serious hop who can cup the ball and get up there way above the rim. Final score 67-63.
Washington DC once again fell behind double digit early in the game for the 3rd time in as many games in the 2nd Invitational/Independence 2 day tournament that they could not overcome. This time they were defeated by the old schooler from Gaithersburg in the tune of 58-39.
DC Metro ran out of gas in the waning moments of the game and out of the tournament to Maryland 54-48. DC Metro's Oyie Galang went down with a severe ankle injury with 4 minutes left in the game that left DC Metro's inside game non-existent and left a huge void in their post defense. It was a valiant effort nonetheless.
In an exhibition game between Washington DC and Gaithersburg in the Midget Division, Washington DC hung on with a 44-43 win.
Ronald Pavia drew 1st blood in their best of three games against Summa Realty Corporation 18-15 is the final score.
Deausen Enterprises cruised to victory over Pinoy Rockets aka AHAS 81-49.
Valera Associates came back to upset Trojans aka Aso after falling behind by as many as 21 points in the first half 36-35 in a hard fought game between the 2 combatants.
CJ Jaguars handled their business over Columbia Pike Shell 52-44.
Ashburn Consulting did not have any problem dismantling Orly Serrano d Handyman 79-51.
Hunyo 28, 2008
Ronald Pavia of Fairfax Realty 19 Summa Realty Corporation 16
Shell/Angkan 54 REMAX Pros 39
Air Pinoy 47 Blazers 29
Acuesta Transportation won by default over Tupa
Air Pinoy 48 Tigre 43 OT (protested game)
Migrant Heritage Chronicle 49 Leon 42
Virginia 61 Norfolk 48
Gaithersburg 67 DC Metro 56
Maryland 72 Washington DC 67
25 4 Life/Toronto 57 Quietstorm/Virginia Beach 49
DC Metro 46 Norfolk 39
Virginia 58 Maryland 51 OT
Washington DC 66 Quietstorm/Virginia Beach 65
25 4 Life/Toronto 63 Maryland 52
Hunyo 23, 2008
The 2nd Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan Invitational/Independence 2 Day Tournament will open play on the 28th and 29th of June 2008 at South County Secondary School at Lorton, Virginia 22079. Starting time is 12 noon. Come on out and watch teams from other areas and states to compete in this 2 day tournament. We promise it will be a treat and a summer to be remember.
Hunyo 4, 2008
Attention all members:
Starting this Sunday (June 8, 2008), FABA officers and board of directors will start policing all offenders such as people bringing food inside the gym, the smokers (if you wishes to smoke, you must leave the school grounds) who would like to smoke outside, kids who are playing in the hallway of the school just outside the gym. FABA of Metro DC, Inc. will never allow anyone to ruin the gym usage of this facility and we will not tolerate anybody. No excuses. This is the county/school rules and regulations that we all must adhere. It is our privilege to use this gym (South County Secondary School) and not our right. We always rely to all participants that they will do the right thing to have success. We must take care what we have now as this School has been very good to us for the last 2 plus years. Again, no playing in the hallway of school, no food and do not smoke in school premises. Thank you,FABA of Metro DC, Inc. Hunyo 3, 2008
The 2nd Annual Youth Day for Filipino/Americans will be held at Bishop O'Connell High School at Arlington, Virginia on the 21st of June 2008. This will be a fun-filled day for our youngsters, there will games such as track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, native games and more. There will be workshops for all ages. So please come in early and have fun. This is a great opportunity to showcase our traditions, values and cultural activities to our up and coming leaders of our community. For more information please see activities.
Marso 9, 2008
Emilio Aguinaldo (Philippines 1st President) famously known as "Young Guns" captured the 5th OPEN Adult Basketball League in a dominating fashion and this is their 2nd championship after winning the crown last June of 2006. James Ynson who poured in 29 points was named "MVP" while defensive ace Benny Batoon garnered the "defensive player award". Jose Rizal (Wild Catz) garnered 2nd Place.
In the 3-point shooting contest, Ryan Aure of CP Shell out shot everyone in sight when he scored 24 points out of a possible score of 30. Anthony Panis of Emilio Aguinaldo former 3-point champion was a close second with 23 points. Conrad Singh knocked down 21 points good enough for 3rd place and the last finisher was Robert Maraan of Deausen Enterprises who had 19 points.
The rest of the individual awards were Sportsmanship Award was given to Jing Deleon of Mason Law Firm of Fairfax and the for the 2nd season in a row Marcus Davis of Jose Rizal was the Scoring Champion.
In the 35/over league, the mighty and the biggest island of the Philippines Luzon (Tararat Boyz) grabbed the championship with an impressive showing from start to finish against Orly Serrano d Handyman. Oyie Galang was named MVP.
The rest of the individual awards were Sportsmanship Award that went to Vernon Manuel of RE/MAX and the Scoring Champion was Chris Laquindanum of Columbia Pike Shell.
On behalf of the Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolita DC, Inc. we would like to express our warmest gratitude to all the players, coaches, sponsors, friends and families who participated, competed and supported us for another successful season. See you all next season and enjoy the off season.
Pebrero 20, 2008
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. is pleased to announced that the 6th OPEN and 8th 35/over Adult Basketball League 2008 Spring/Summer Edition registration is now open. Please check activities for more detailed information and for sponsorship opportunities please refer to fundraising.
Pebrero 19, 2008
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. will hold try-outs for the following divisions: Tykes (1997), Peewee (1995), Bantam (1993) and Girls (1991) this coming Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2008.
Players who will be selected in each divisions will participate and compete in the upcoming 4th Filipino Basketball Association of North America (FBA- NA) Tournament during 2008 Labor Day week-end at Winnipeg, Canada.
For time and gym location, please refer to schedule.
Pebrero 18, 2008
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Enero 16, 2008
For the third year in a row, the DJLP Foundation, LTD. with it's "LEAP" Loakan Educational Assistance Project is the first recipient of Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. monetary donation for this year 2008. "LEAP" Loakan Educational Assistance Project is one of the DJLF Foundation LTD. projects in partnership with the ROTARY CLUB of METRO BAGUIO- on the education and development of the youth, starting with the youth of Loakan, Baguio City, Philippines. It's Youth Scholarship Program is to support financially selected scholars for payment of tuition, textbooks and other school expenses towards a degree in a duly accredited college or university. DJLF Founadation LTD. is at 10505 Deakins Hall Drive Adelphi, Maryland 20783 and its e-mail address is admin@djlf.org
Enero 14, 2008
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC Inc. would like to invite a number of OPEN and 35/over teams to participate and compete in our 2nd FABA of Metro DC, Inc. Invitational/Independence 2 day Tournament on the 7th and 8th of June 2008. Please see activities for more information.
Enero 2, 2008
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. is pleased to announced that the 12th FABA Youth Basketball League 2008 Spring Edition will tip off on the 27th of April 2008. The deadline for submission of registration form and fee is on the 2nd of March 2008. For more detailed information please refer to activities and for sponsorship opportunities please check fundraising.
Enero 1, 2008
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. would like to invite our youth to try-out for the Tykes (1997), Peewee (1995), Bantam (1993) and Girls Divison (1991) on the 17th of February 2008 at South County Secondary School at Lorton, Virginia 22079. The players selected on each division will represent Washington DC in the upcoming 4th FBA- NA Tournament at Winnipeg, Canada during the Labor Day week-end. See schedule for time.
Disyembre 2, 2007
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. would like to thank everyone who attended the 7th Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Party held at China Garden in Arlington, VA. on December 1. Special thanks to Dr. Tony Ramada for securing the place, Tita Kaye Capuli and Martina Sandiego for singing some Christmas songs, our DJ, Mr. Pol Fernandez and his brother, Mr. Jimmy Fernandez and our very own host, Ms. Leah Anson-Roa Cuevas.
Last night’s event was very touching and memorable as FABA donated to four (4) Fil-Am organizations not only here in USA but also in the Philippines. They also honored the volunteers who dedicated their services throughout the year including those who helped during the hosting of the 3rd FBA-NA Tournament that was held during Labor Day weekend in Chantilly, VA. During the event, the winners and runners-up of the 3rd FBA-NA Tournament was also recognized with their coaches. FABA also announced co-hosting the first day of Simbang Gabi on Saturday, December 15 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna VA. Last but not the least, FABA of Metropolitan DC, Inc. announced the retirement of their Commissioner since inception on September 2001, Mr. Rudy Sinon. The newly appointed Commissioner is Mr. Rolly Santos.
The following Recipients of the donations from FABA of Metropolitan DC, Inc. are:
1. FABA donated $500 to St Jerome Emiliani and Sta Susana Parish Feeding and Nutrition Program c/o Mrs. Vangie Aldana at Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City Philippines – the program was founded and launched in 2006, currently they are feeding around 251 undernourished children with ages ranging from 3 -12 years old. The supplemental feeding program costing “Twenty Pesos” per child per day which hopes to address the problem of malnutrition and help families with malnourished children throughout the provision of one hot meal a day for six months, nutrition education, parent effectiveness service and livelihood projects.
2. FABA donated $500 to Gawad Kalinga translation in English “ to give care” c/o Mr. Rolly Santos - the organization started in 1995 as a daring initiative by Couples for Christ to rehabilitate juvenile gang members and help out-of –school youth in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, then the biggest squatters relocation area in the Philippines has now evolved. It is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but in the world. Its vision for the Philippines is a slum-free, squatter-free nation through a simple strategy of providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry and as a result providing dignity and peace for every Filipino. Together with its partners, Gawad Kalinga is now in the process of transforming poverty stricken areas with the goal of building 700,000 homes in 7 years (2003-2010). To date Gawad Kalinga is in over 900 communities all over the Philippines and in other developing countries. Website: www.gawadkalinga.org
3. FABA donated $500 to Migrant Heritage Commission, Inc. c/o Atty. Arnedo Valera – it is a non-profit and service oriented organization; it is a response to recognize and protect the cultural identity and rights of Filipino Migrant in the US. It was founded on December 2005 to address the needs and issues confronting Filipino migrants including Filipino-Americans in the US. Website: www.migrantheritage.org
4. FABA donated $1,000 to Fil-Am Church c/o Pastor Romy Capuli and Tita Kaye Capuli – founded in November 1996 after the greatest challenge came to these couples that tried their faith. Their only son Ryan had open-heart surgery several days after he celebrated his second birthday. Then, on April 29, 1996, Ryan went home to be with God in Heaven. More than 400 people, Americans and Filipinos, attended the funeral service and came to share their grief with Romy and Kaye. These people had the opportunity to hear the preaching of the gospel at Ryan's funeral service. The death of Ryan could have easily discouraged the Capulis but they did not let devastating pain hinder them from fulfilling God's will in their lives...God in His sovereignty used that tragedy as an effective means to advance the preaching of the gospel and touch many people for Christ. They are currently raising funds to buy land in Fairfax county and build a multi-purpose community center called “Ryan Memorial Multi-Purpose Center” with basketball courts, community center, meeting room that will be available for use not only through the members of their church but for anyone in the Fil-Am community. Website: www.fil-amchurch.com
The dedicated Volunteers honored last night were:
a. Martina Sandiego
b. Gigi Magno Bretana
c. Joy Heyrana head of the Medical Station along with her team were busy throughout the 2 day tournament treating minor injuries. d. Fe Montalban head of the Fundraising Committee
e. Karaan Family for leading the sales and being the voice of FABA
f. Cuevas Family from accreditation, scheduling, hosting and etc.
Note: Mr. Ariel Africa who was in charge of the Accreditation Committee during the 3rd FBA-NA Tournament was honored during the opening of the Tournament by FABA Commissioner Rudy Sinon and Ambassador Willy Gaa.
Nobyembre 18, 2007
The Filipino American Basketball Association of Metropolitan DC, Inc. would like to thank for all the businesses who sponsored a team in the 5th OPEN and 7th 35/over Adult Basketball League that will commence on the 18th of November 2007 at South County Secondary School in Lorton, Virginia beginning at 1:00 pm. There will be 12 games on tap.
Here are the list of sponsors:
APSARA owned and operated by RJ Torijjos at Herndon, Virginia
Caliguiran Real Estate managed by Mr. Arthur Caliguiran at Upper Marlboro, Virginia
Columbia Pike Shell owner and operated by Mr. Rolly Santos at Annandale, Virginia
Deausen Enterprises/Deausen Group by Mr. Marlon Deausen at Silver Spring, Maryland and at Tyson's Corner, Virginia
Grace Francisco of Weichect Realtors courtesy by Mr. Ariel Francisco at Woodbridge, Virginia
Juliana's Sari-Sari Store at Manassas, Virginia
Mason Law Firm at Fairfax, Virginia by Attorney Kosa So
Manila Cafe and Restaurant owned and managed by Mr. Jun Delima
Mikey of RE/MAX Allegiance courtesy by Mickey Pilar at Woodbridge, Virginia
Orly Serrano d Handyman managed by Mr. Orly Serrano himself
tunaynapinoy.com owner and chief operator Mr. Robert Sandiego
Van Singh Realtors of Fort Washington, Maryland courtesy by Mr. Conrad Singh a Realtor Associate
