November 7, 2013. Ten years ago today, Super Typhoon Yolanda (aka Haiyan) lashed out at the Philippines so violently like a woman scorned. Super Typhoon
Wha’ Happen to You? – Mr Shooli Asks Pinoys
If you want your patient to get well but he refuses to take the bitter pill, patawanin mo. Pagbukas ng bibig niya isubo mo ang gamot sa kanya.” Thus did Mr. Shooli satirize today’s Filipino.
First Takes
The NBA is off to a flying start. There are new players, new alignment of stars and new coaches. As the performance of some older stars start to dip (Lebron James et al), there are mid-level stars who are ready to take over (Devin Booker, Jamal Murray, etc). Plus there are exciting high-flying rookies whose death-defying moves bode well for the NBA. And European-bred players euro-stepping their way to the league. The in-season mini-tourney for the first-ever NBA Cup is something to look forward to. It tells us that the NBA is dynamic and forward-looking. It is creative with good ideas and are willing to try them. Let’s see how it goes.
NBA’s Top Stories as the 2023-24 Season Kicks Off!!!
Get your popcorn and beer ready, sportsfans, as the NBA regular season opens with a bang this Tuesday, Oct 24! This year’s opener will feature a blockbuster doubleheader from the Western Conference; last year’s champs – the Denver Nuggets – goes against the crowd faves Los Angeles Lakers; while the perennial contenders from Golden State Warriors lock horns with arguably the most prolific scoring triple threat from the Phoenix Suns.
Mr Shooli Makes Hay!!!
Jun Urbano Jr, aka Mr Shooli, is an irreverent, yet deep thinking and socially-conscious comedian whose unique ideas and stories are not just creative and full of laughter, they are always enlightening and thought-provoking as well. He was recently bestowed the prestigious UP Gawad Plaridel Award for his outstanding work as a media practitioner, particularly in producing witty, yet powerful messages with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Fixing the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
The Asian Games gold in basketball gives us more impetus to work on improving local basketball. Now is the time for the PBA to make some adjustments to address the challenges of the times.
Color My World 