Manila Bulletin Sports Digest (JUNE 2010)

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PASIG BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingDr. Sixto Antonio Ave.Pasig City

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LIBERTAD BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingA. Arnaiz Ave. corner Taft Ave., Pasay City

MANDALUYONG BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingShaw Boulevard corner Kalentong St., Mandaluyong City

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SUCAT BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingDr. A Santos Avenue corner St. Rita St.,Paraaque City

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QUIAPO BRANCHPlaza Miranda corner Villilobos St.,Quiapo, Manila

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CEBU BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingMagallanes corner F. Gonzales St.,Cebu City

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BAMBANG BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingBambang cor. Magdalena, Manila

BAGUIO BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingBaguio City

MARIKINA BRANCHPhiltrust Building

ANTIPOLO BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingAntipolo City

ANGELES CITY BRANCH Philtrust BuildingMcArthur Highway CornerB. Aquino Street Angeles City, Pampanga

TAGUIG BRANCHOne Global Place, 5th Ave. cor. 25th St.

BEL-AIR BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingMakati City

ROXAS CITY BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingRoxas Avenue Corner Primero de Mayo St., Roxas City, Capiz

ILOILO BRANCHPhiltrust Building

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EDSA BRANCHPhiltrust Building, Edsa corner Roosevelt Ave., Quezon City

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DAVAO STA. ANA BRANCHPhiltrust BuildingMonteverde Ave., cornerF. Bangoy St., Davao City

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As of this writing, the Philippine taekwondo team is in Kazakhstan for the Asian Taekwondo Championships.

The mens team is composed of Japoy Lizardo (fin), Nicole Mapilisan (fly), Jeffrey Figueroa (bantam), Butch Morrison (feather), Marlon Avenido (welter), and Alex Briones (heavy).

The womens team, meanwhile, will be powered by Jyra Lizardo (fly), Karla Alava (bantam), Camille Manalo (light), two-time Olympian Toni Rivero (welter), Michelle Monterey (welter), and Elaine Alora (middle).

Said tourney will serve as one of the venues for the selection of fighters to see action in the Asian Games later this year.

From Kazakhstan, the jins will be heading to South Korea for further training.Good luck, guys.

Alexander Briones celebrates his gold medal win over Sorn Elit of Cambodia in Taekwandos 87kg division.

Willie Caballus: A big loss to the Sports Writing fraternity

Call it a lingering case of melancholy, but let me devote the first part of this column to the late Willie Caballes, who until his untimely demise last month was editor of Sports Digest.I used to submit articles for this magazine years

ago when it was still a weekly publication, driving Wilcab nuts whenever the deadline approaches with my column or feature still a no-show.

Hed yell on the phone, doing his darn best to sound mean and demanding that I send my masterpiece pronto.

But no matter how much he tried, Wilcab never got into my nerves. Why? Maybe because I knew that the growl was just for effect, and that deep inside the man was a teddy bear.

Hes Winnie the Pooh with a slightly-hunched back (the result of a herniated disk or something), a rocking walk and an omnipresent cigarette.

Wilcab would unleash that famous toothless scowl on you but you need not fret. All youve got to do was wait a couple of minutes until the storm passes and then hed come up with a huge exhale, turn his back and walk away rocking, his head shaking.

Of course you still got to deliver the story. Otherwise youd get hit by a cold shoulder treatment guaranteed to last as long as the Ice Age.

Or until you hand to him the draft of a potentially hot story for his beloved Sports Digest. Then a toothless smile would break on his face, the sun would shine again, and the glacier would thaw.


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>So how will Michael Buffer make the announcement?Maybe something like this:Ladies and gentlemen here at Cowboys Stadium in

Arlington, Texas and the millions more around the worldlet me introduce to you in the red cornerthe pride of the Philippines and now a DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM THE PROVINCE OF SARANGANICONGRESSMAN MANNY PACQUIAO!

Now that would be something else. Boxing history of unprecedented proportions. And an extra target for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to shoot for.

That is if he decides to shut up with this blood testing bull and finally get into the ring with the Filipino boxing icon, who could make a grand entrance by slipping into a blinding white robe made out of the best jusi and designed like a Barong Tagalog.

That would give the sweet science a touch of political fashion, Pacman-style.

At any rate, with Pacquiaos landslide victory in his province, and with his mother reportedly giving her blessing for his son to fight one last time before diving into the quagmire known as the House of Representatives, promoter Bob Arum would look like a dork if he fails to bring about Pacquiao vs. Mayweather.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>James Yap, presidential brother in-law.Nice ring to it, right? Kind of like Craig Robinson, head

coach of Oregon State University, whose sister is Michelle Obama, the US First Lady.

Nothings official yet in the presidential race as of this writing, but the son of tita Cory, Sen. Benigno III, whose youngest sister is James wife, appears to have a lock on the coveted post.

Which means we might not be seeing much of James outside the Philippine Basketball Association in the near future, what with presidential bodyguards to be assigned to him and his family probably limiting outsider contact for security reasons.

Wishing the new life doesnt cramp James easy-going and friendly nature. And praying he continues to find joy in doing what he does best shooting 3-point shots for his PBA ballclub and taking those ball-waving, one-handed running jumpers which his legion of fans love so much.


The odometer, if he had one from day one, would now read tens of thousands of kilometers. Thats on tough terrain, steep climbs, treacherous downhill rides and rough waters.

Over 2,000 of those were on grueling 10-hour journeys over 226.305 kmcommonly known as Ironman. Over 2,000 more of that were on four-hour sojourns over 113 km, which most people know as Ironman 70.3.Add to that the marathons and prep runs.

For Arland Macasieb, these are simple voyages that only need more preparation and determination. And the adventure goes on as he tests his limits while providing an inspiration to the younger generation. It was delightful, no doubt, to see Macasieb finish his first Ironman. It was clear by the second time, that that well-toned frameFilipino blood runs through itwas built for this. Other Filipino athletes began to take notice. And it was no surprise that on his eighth Ironman in Langkawi, Malaysia, Macasieb was joined by more than a dozen other Filipinos at the finish line, logging impressive times.

Coming out of the US winter straight into

the scorching heat in Southeast Asias only full iron distance event, Macasieb bucked several problems including faulty aerobars to complete the 3.86K swim, 180.25K bike and 42.195K run just a shade over 11 hours for ninth place among elite male participants led by Belgiums Marino Vanhoenacker.

Also overcoming the tough conditionstemperatures hit 42 degreeswere Andrew Chinalpan Jr, who clocked an impressive 11:20:13 in his first Ironman, and Ramon Rodriguez, who also had a sub-12 (hour) performance to complete the Philippines trio of top triathletes.

I believe Filipinos have a great future in the sport. But we have to handle the talent carefully and we need to increase the number of young people doing the sport, said Macasieb, who has also taken part in more than 20 Ironman 70.3 events, actually taking part when it was still calledHalf Ironman.

While shaving minutes off his own times has always been the targethe admits there are improvements to be made in his swimmingMacasieb also draws inspiration and gets satisfaction in seeing others, especially compatriots, perform well. He was

particularly pleased to see former teammate Laarni Anenias stamp her mark in the 30-40 age group, winning in 13:32:24 to clinch a berth in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in October.

Ive been racing triathlon for 15 years now. I attribute my endurance in the sport to having passion for the sport, the lifestyle, and the many friends Ive made in this journey, said Macasieb, the first Filipino to finish Ironman Hawaii and first Filipino to finish the full Ironman distance in under 10 hours, doing it in IM Western Australia in 2008.

Aside from being an inspiration to fitness and sports enthusiasts, Macasieb, has conducted clinics at RUNNR Bonifacio High Street and RUNNR Cebu, the country s first world-class and only concept stores for running. Macasieb, who holds a bachelor s degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and a master s degree in Exercise Science from Montclair University, discussed in detail the correct running form and proper techniques to improve performance and avoid injuries, as well as the benefits of proper shoes and equipment.

On the run, the pedometer has been hugethe ability to count your

MACASIEB HOPES TO INSPIRE YOUNG TRIATHLETES TO TAKE UP THE GRUELLING SPORT

By TET ANDOLONG

>I BELIEVE WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DO GREAT THINGS BUT WE NEED TO DEVELOP BETTER SYSTEMS FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORT PARTICULARLY AT THE ELITE LEVEL. I THINK IF WE GAIN MORE SPONSORS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR WE CAN GET TO THE RACES AND TRAINING CAMPS AND WE GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL.


HEALTH

Researchers found that in fact, more than half the patients who thought they couldnt digest lactose were mistaken. When they drank a lactose solution corresponding to an entire quart of milk in the lab, their gut absorbed the sugar normally and they experienced less cramping, gas and other bowel trouble than at home.

There is extended belief among patients with abdominal symptoms that these are caused by lactose in dairy products, the Spanish researchers write in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Although one should think that symptom intensity has to be greater after a large lactose load than in daily life at home, our study shows just the opposite, they add.

The ability to digest lactose depends on an enzyme in the gut called lactase. When there isnt enough of this enzyme, bacteria feast on the leftover sugar, producing lots of gasses in the process.

In contrast to this so-called lactose malabsorption or maldigestion, lactose intolerance refers to the symptoms -- for instance, flatulence and stomach pain -- that occur after ingesting lactose.

The new study adds to a body of evidence showing that perceived lactose intolerance may actually not be rooted in a biological inability to absorb the sugar. Of 353 individuals referred to specialists for suspected lactose maldigestion, as many as 189 turned out to absorb the sugar normally, with fewer symptoms than at home.

It s not entirely clear why people who have no trouble digesting lactose would get symptoms. The Spanish researchers, from the Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron in Barcelona, speculate that some patients could be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, which has similar symptoms.

Another possibility is that the symptoms are linked to a memory of earlier over-consumption.

If you did have an instance when you consumed too much, then youd have symptoms, and youd remember that, said Carol J. Boushey, a nutritional scientist at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, who was not involved in the study. It s something thats in your head after a while.

Boushey, who is also a registered dietitian, said that cutting back on dairy products as a result of perceived lactose intolerance could have a negative health impact, including lower bone mass, higher blood pressure and colon cancer.

She recommends that people who think they are lactose intolerant try to drink small amounts of milk.

You could drink a quarter cup of milk and see if you can handle it, she told Reuters Health. But dont ever go over a cup. Every single person that I asked to do that came back and said youre right.

IF YOUVE CUT DOWN ON MILK BECAUSE YOU THINK YOUR GUT CANT TOLERATE THE SUGAR IN IT -- CALLED LACTOSE -- YOU MIGHT BE DOING YOUR HEALTH A DISSERVICE, A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS.

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