Aces-Cebu wins 2nd ICBL National Title

THE MINISTRY-ORIENTED ACES-LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FROM CEBU CITY proved that they are much prepared and ready to grabbed the championship title when they shocked the Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 84-75 in the winner take all Inter-Church Basketball League Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament at the Gaisano South Citimall Skygym, Ilustre Street, Davao City last October 31, Wednesday.

The Cebuanos took a strong start in the first quarter as American player Joshua Manthe together with bullstrong Jojo “Baby Shaq” Omandan controlled the boards. But the Sulpicio backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship mentored by Allan Josol tried to hang on as they were trailing the Cebuanos in the first half. The Alfonso “Al” Solis mentored Aces-Cebu finally had a 8-0 run in the final quarter to grabbed the title from the Davawenos. University of Visayas Michael Cantonao won the Most Valuable Player Award and topscored with 23 points while former Holy Child Stalwart Charlie Rosauro of Beatitudes had 13 points on a losing cause.

In the earlier game, Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia won third place as they nipped Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pasor Wilfredo R. Calisang 79-69.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that “We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support because without them our tournament will never be successful. Also I am happy to announce that the Third ICBL Invitational Tournament will be held in Metro Manila to be hosted by ICBL-Manila on October, 2008.”

The Second ICBL Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament is sponsored by the Davao City Mayor’s Office, Davao City Sports Office, Sulpicio Lines, HARK Marketing, United Pharmacy, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Challenge, Inc. and BAP/SBP Regional Office under Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

The Final Score:
Aces-Cebu 84 – Cantonao 23, Manthe 21, Omandam 10, Garcia 6, Arpay 5, Filoteo 5, Gonzales 4, Peteno 4, Reyes 4 & Caparros 2.

Beatitudes-Dvo 75 – Rosauro 13, Nunes 11, Pedrera 11, Garces 9, Labaya 8, Decena 6, Orlain 5, Ongcoy 5, Herbulario 2, Bangoy 2, Yian 2 & Young 1.

Aces-Living Word Ministry Highlights

Aces-Living Word Ministry Highlights

Aces-Living Word Highlights in Davao...

ACES-Living Word Hightlights in Davao...

My First Sunday Sermon in Davao!

The ACES Basketball Team, a ministry of Living Word Christian Ministries of Pastor Mel Caparros based in Cebu City was invited to minister at Grace Baptist Church, a fundamental baptist church of ABWAY.

We visit this church at least once a month to minister to the congregation. One of the reasons why we support this church is that Pastor Sam Pascual who is the Senior Pastor is also into sports ministry. His church has been part of ICBL for the last nine (9) years.

Timothy Joseph or TJ as he fondly called was assigned to share the message that. TJ was just recently commissioned to be a minister just last October 21 in their church in Cebu City.

When TJ was sharing the message, I could really feel the Holy Spirit ministering to all of us. I was just blessed by the testimony of this young man who gave his life to the Lord at a very young age. Pastor Sam even mentioned before the end of the service that he would like to invite TJ again in their church.

I believe that TJ and even the whole ACES team has been a blessing to the churches here in Davao and even to the young players.

To TJ, Grace and I are so proud of you!

We pray that our partnership in the sports ministry would continue to give glory & honor to our God.

2nd ICBL Invitational Tournament

October 27, Saturday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Deeper Life Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
3:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs United Methodist Church (Exhibition)
4:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

October 28, Sunday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Real Life Ministries vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

2nd ICBL Invitational Tournament
3:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
3:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Temple Of Praise C/F
5:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Good Shepherd Church

October 29, Monday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Good Shepherd Church
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Temple Of Praise C/F

October 30, Tuesday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Beatitudes C/F

October 31, Wednesday
Venue: Gaisano South Cititmall SkyGym
3:00 pm Battle for Third Place
4:30 pm Championship Game
6:00 pm Closing & Awarding Ceremonies

Aces-Living Word joins ICBL Tournament

THE ACES-LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES BASED IN CEBU CITY is set to arrive this weekend for the upcoming Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament which is set to begin this coming October 27-31, 2007 at the Gaisano South Citimall Skygym.

The Aces-Living Word Christian Ministries of Pastor Mel Caparros will be mentored by former PBA Player and MVBA Arthro Kontra Arthritis Head Coach Alfonso “Al” Solis. Leading the cast are American Division 1 player Joshua Manthe 6’9, Arthro stalwart Lody Garcia 6’3, Tidol Reyes 6’1, Fritz Gonzales 6’2, Ryan Arpay 6’1 and playmaker and spitfire TJ Caparros 5’9.

Earlier this year, the Aces-Living Word bowed to the defending champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva during the 1st ICBL Invitional Tournament held in Cebu City last Janaury, 2007. But Aces-Living Word has reinforced their line-up with high leaper Joshua Manthe, bullstrong Lordy Garcia & spitfire TJ Caparros.

Four (4) church-teams are set to participate in the five (5) league. Leading the cast are the Sulpicio Lines backed ICBL National Invitational Champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva, ICBL Fifteen Conference Champion Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia and Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo R. Calisang.

Beatitudes wallops Good Shepherd 97-76

TITLECONTENDER BEATITUDES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALLOPED DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH 97-76 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last October 14, Sunday.

The Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva managed to take control only in the final minutes of the ballgame after trailing from the opening tip off. Former Holy Child Reds player Charlemagne Rosauro topscored for Beatitudes with 18 points while former MVP Edwin Abillero topscored for Good Shepherd with 28 points on a losing cause. Good Shepherd led by 8 points at the first canto 44-36.

In the earlier game, titlecontender Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales continued it’s winning streak by dumping Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo R. Calisang 119-108. John Mark Pinto and Carlo Pinto topscored with 15 points apiece while Rofranco Suico topscored 29 points on a losing cause.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 21, Sunday at the Almendras Gym. Maa Alliance Church will face United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm. While Deeper Life Church plays Real Life Ministries at 2:30 pm. In the maingame, Beatitudes Christian Fellowship battles winless First Davao Missionary Baptist Church at 4:00 pm. No ICBL games will be scheduled on October 20, Saturday.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

TEAM STANDINGS: as of 14 October 2007
CHURCH-TEAM W L
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 3 0
Deeper Life Church 3 0
Maa Alliance Church 2 1
Real Life Ministries 2 1
Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship 2 2
Good Shepherd Church 1 3
1st Davao Baptist Missionary Church 1 3
United Methodist Church 0 4

MAC shocks GSC 88-79

TITLECONTENDER MAA ALLIANCE CHURCH SHOCKED DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH 88-79 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last October 07, Sunday.

The Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales showed to much veteran moves in the early part of the ballgame. Former Holy Child Stalwart John Mark Pinto topscored for Alliance with 29 points while former MVP Edwin Abillero topscored for Good Shepherd with 18 points on a losing cause. Maa Alliance Church led by 8 points at the first Canto 46-38.

In the maingame, the Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva walloped newcomer Real Life Ministries of Pastor Emmanuel Marzon 121-72. Aldy Herbulario topscored for Beatitudes with 20 points while Jonesio Bacaro topscored for Real Life with 16 points on a losing cause. Beatitudes led by 23 points at the first canto 60-37.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 13, Saturday. Winless First Davao Missionary Baptist Church battles fellow cellar dweller United Methodist Church at 1:30 pm. Defending champion Good Shepherd Church will face the dangerous Deeper Life Church at 3:00 pm.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

TEAM STANDINGS: as of October 07, 2007
Church-Team W L
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 2 0
Deeper Life Church 2 0
Real Life Ministries 2 1
Temple Of Praise C/F 2 1
Good Shepherd Church 1 1
Maa Alliance Church 1 1
1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church 0 3
United Methodist Church 0 3

BAP/SBP Executive Director

After months of just talking over the phone, finally I have met our new BAP/SBP Executive Director Patrick C. Gregorio. Patrick who flew in Friday night (September 28) met with Regino "Boy" Cua, BAP Regional Director together with some media personalities and myself to discuss the programs that his office is spearheading.

Gregorio said "We will have national training center and a nationwide inter-collegiate league." He said the national inter-collegiate league won't be in any way compete with existing tournaments like the Champions League of veteran Coach Joe Lipa. Gregorio added "They can continue with their programs, since theirs are private initiative, while we are still conceptualizing the BAP/SBP program."

It was a very fruitful meeting. Patrick is a man of vision plus he wants to see that our basketball development program in the country will really start in the grassroots level.

To Patrick, more power to you my friend!

God bless you...

Deeper Life Church wallops UMC 85-71

TITLECONTENDER DEEPER LIFE CHURCH CONTINUED IT’S WINNING STREAK AS THEY WALLOPED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 85-71 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

The Pastor Dick Togonon managed Deeper Life Church took control of the ballgame in the early part of the first half. Mark Nayal continued to be the lead scorer for DLC with 21 points while Jasper del Rosario topscored for UMC with 20 points on a losing cause. DLC led by 20 points at the first canto.

In the maingame. Newcomer Real Life Ministries of Pastor Emmanuel Marzon entered the winning column by dumping highly favored Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship 101-93. Mariano Ramos of RLM topscored with 21 points while Jestony Gonzales topscored for TOPCF with 22 points on a losing cause.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 06, Saturday at the Almendras Gym. Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship battles First Davao Missionary Baptist Church at 1:30 pm to be followed by the game between Real Life Ministries and United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.