Monthly Archives: May 2021

SJ BELANGEL: Recapturing His Basketball Passion Through Passion Sports

Written By: Zerjosh Serrano and Paul Tamayo   It doesn’t take a lot of research to know that Ateneo Blue Eagle SJ Belangel is a winner. In the two years that he has played in the UAAP Seniors prior to the pandemic, SJ has won two championships with Ateneo. But behind the glamour and the […]

BERNARD QUIBIDO: On Passing His Basketball Dreams To His Sons And Overcoming Adversaries As A Father

Written By: ZerJosh Serrano and Paul Tamayo “One may not be able to fulfill all his dreams, but some of them can be fulfilled by those who are important to him.” This is exactly how the story of Bernard Quibido blossomed. Hailing from the historic city of Cebu, Bernard once dreamed to be one of […]

SHELLA and XANDER MONTEZA: A Mother’s Ultimate Sacrifice For Her Son’s Dreams

Written By: ZerJosh Serrano and Paul Tamayo   “Almost 11 years na ako nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa. 7 years old pa lang si Xander noong umalis ako.” This is how Shella Monteza started to tell the story of her unconditional love and ultimate sacrifice for her family. A loving wife to Ryan and a mother […]

LERMA & SHEN ABRASALDO: Nurturing a Mother-Son Relationship Through Basketball and Passion Sports

Written By: ZerJosh Serrano and Paul Tamayo The photo you see above perfectly encapsulates a mother’s support for her child. That’s Lerma Abrasaldo in the striped red shirt seated on the bench, nervously cheering her son Shen, who is the one dribbling the ball, about to set up a play for his team. “Mas kinakabahan […]