On sabbatical leave

I am away for my annual sabbatical leave. My commentaries on issues of the day will resume on the 11th of June, 2010.

2010 Philippine Collegiate Championship Games

The first phase of the nationwide search for the best collegiate teams involves tournaments being conducted by the “mother leagues” in various provinces and cities. The performance and ranking of the teams in their respective “mother leagues” will be the basis for advancing to the next levels of competition – the regional championships, the qualifying zonal games and the “Sweet 16” Finals.

The “Sweet 16” Finals is the last phase of the competition where the best 16 collegiate teams compete in knock-out games (losers go home) to determine the national collegiate champion.

For the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship Games, the “Sweet 16” Finalists were: Ateneo Blue Eagles (2009 Champion), Far Eastern University Tamaraws (runner-up), San Beda College Red Lions (3rd place), SSC-Recoletos Golden Stags (4th place), University of the East Red Warriors, Mapua Cardinals, UST Growling Tigers, Letran Knights, De La Salle U Green Archers (2008 Champion), Unversity of Visayas Green Lancers, JRU Heavy Bombers, Arellano University Chiefs, SSC-R Cavite Baycats, University of Cebu Webmasters, University of San Carlos Warriors, and Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates.

Since the year 2003 Champions League competitions, 34 different teams have made it to the “Sweet 16” Finals. The five teams with the most number of appearances in the “Sweet 16” Finals are University of Visayas Green Lancers, FEU Tamaraws, UE Red Warriors, Ateneo Blue Eagles and the San Beda Red Lions.

Watch this space for more trivia and updates on the 2010 Philippine Collegiate Championship Games or visit www.CollegiateChampionsLeague.net.

Join PCCL pre-season contest

Collegiate basketball fans are invited to visit the official website of the Champions League, www.Collegiate ChampionsLeague.net, to join for free the latest contest launched in connection with the ongoing FilOil Flying V Pre-Season tournament where 17 UAAP and NCAA teams are participating. Surprise gifts will be awarded to those who can guess the top four teams at the end of the pre-season tournament. 

Should you wish to share any insights, write me at Link Edge, 25th Floor, 139 Corporate Center, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City. Or e-mail me at [email protected]. For a compilation of previous articles, visit www.Bizlinks Philippines.net.