97.9 Home Radio in an Off-Air feat. DJ Alex

DWQZ, broadcasting as 97.9 Home Radio, is the flagship FM station of Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, based in Citystate Center, Shaw Blvd., Pasig City, Philippines. Operates for 24 Hours and one of the active stations during Holy Week of each year, replacing its regular format to some words from the Bible and Reflections every hour in between songs playing.

Home Radio follows an easy listening program format. Soft adult contemporary music make up the majority of songs in the master playlist of this fully automated radio station. This format was introduced in 2000 by Nestor De Guzman Doria, now Home Radio FM Network Program Director. This format was an immediate success, increasing Home Radio's ratings and earning the title "#1 Easy Listening Station" in Metro Manila in a matter of Six Months. This format was then adapted and implemented to the provincial stations.

Being fully automated, Home Radio has canned spiels and liners. This includes time checks, song sponsorships and other announcements. Since 2009, it has a few female DJs on board, following the less talk, more music style. The station, which projects a female image, launched the first fully automated 24-hour disc jockey Jackie (Lannie Chan), last October 16, 2006.

One of the Disc jockeys we interviewed was DJ Alex in the category of Opinion writer for Broadcast. Her real name is Marjillet Soriano who was graduated from St. Paul-Quezon City with a bachelor’s degree of Mass Communication by the year 2005.

Before she gets into radio, she had been a call center agent on the SPN 21 and a researcher and event organizer for 3 years.

After this, her career in Home  radio had been started as DJ Alex. She engaged in traffic report and commercials. We can catch up her from Monday to Saturday at 6-9pm.

Asked by what is ineteresting in their job, she said that meeting a lot of people. She also pointed that working with music as she plays her favorites is the good thing in this field.

About their role in society, she stressed that informing the public and entertain  the people through playing music is their vital task.

We also asked her about what are the tips she can give to the aspirants of their profession as being DJ. She stated that a DJ must to be careful to the choice of words. In disc jockeying, we must to be talkative discussing to our listeners the latest trends, issues and fashions. She also adviced that it is good to never stop learning eventhough we are already in the field.

A Decades of his Journalistic Writings

Malaya means "free" in the Filipino language. Founded in 1981 as a Tagalog newspaper by Jose Burgos Jr., Malaya shifted to English when its sister publication, We Forum, was closed down by the Marcos government in 1983 after it came out with a story exposing the fake medals of former strongman. 
During the politically Marcos troubled years of 1983 to 1986, Malaya was at the forefront of giving the public the truth.
The end of the Marcos regime in February 1986 brought changes to the ownership of Malaya. Burgos sold the newspaper to veteran journalist Amado "Jake " P. Macasaet, who was then Malaya's business editor.
Throughout all these changes, Malaya has adhered to its mission of giving the public the truth fairly and responsibly. The commitment continues.
We exclusively visited their office at Leyland Bldg, 20th cor. Railroad St. Port Area, Manila to have an interview to some of their editors, writers and columnists. We are very glad that they entertained our invitation to have insights to their office. They are very hospitable indeed knowing that we are students and just having our researches. There, we got our luck. We had interviewed the Executive Editor of the Manila Business Insights, Mr. Enrique Romualdez.
At his age of 85 years old, he is still a hard-working staff behind the Malaya. He is graduated from UP Diliman in 1950 with a degree of AB English. Writing is his passion that made him to take his second degree as scholar in North Western University where he took up Masteral Degree in Journalism.
His career on news writing was on Manila Times where he assigned to sports section. Then, he had also been a part of Daily Express. Until, he had started on Malaya in 1989.
Asked by what should be the driving force to pursue this field, he said “You should have a passion and experience on this”. He also counted that we should enjoy what we are doing.
His role as an Executive Editor is to ensure that the all writing works of his writers are in right before the publication. Something that ahead from Editor-in-Chief.
Unfortunately, he will get his retirement by next year.
We also asked what advices he can give to the aspiring journalist of this time; he said “If we have our passion, pursue it!” He also said that first thing on being a journalist is to enhance your English communication skills and keep reading to gather some vocabulary words to your knowledge bank.

An Interview with a Sports Writer- His Untold Stories of Pursuits

MR. FRANCIS SANTIAGO(Manila Bulletin Sports columnist)

Mr Francis Santiago has been a sports writer for four years. He was finishing his Bachelor in Journalism in University of Sto. Thomas and was currently having a part time job at a cement company as a PR writer when he got bored in the office and decided to apply to Manila Bulletin.  Fresh from graduation, he became a one of Manila Bulletin’s pride.

Mr. Santiago declares that he has no plan to be journalist.  He never joins the school organ but his mother urges him to pursue journalism.  He then wrote for UST's The Flame and got an On the Job Training on Philippine Star with beat Sandigan Bayan, opening him on hand on the Estrada plunder case.

He then started in Manila Bulletin as news writer but his mentor at that time did not focus on teaching him and published his works as his mentor's works. He questioned that system and told the main chair and got pulled out to Bulletin to be at Tempo as a sports writer. The publication noticed him and pulled him out again to be still a sports writer in Manila Bulletin.

Becoming a sports writer for Manila Bulletin had been though job for Mr. Santiago at first,  but he later on fell in love with the job because of the adventure he gets and the fact that becoming a sports writer led him to places abroad with all expensed paid.

He writes emotionally, making the readers feel that his work is different from other writers. He is more significant in quotes and starts his lead with striking lines.

The youth in Mr. Santiago’s blood became his source of inspiration to fellow aspiring sports writer.

The Proper Interview        

The exclusive interview was took place in Manila Bulletin Main Office inside the Intramuros, Manila. It is nearly hitting 5:00pm. Intense downpours were occurring outside that’s why Mr. Francis Santiago didn’t come on time as 4:00pm. He just dropped by that time to the office for his daily reports and took our interview on him. He first familiarize us on the different departments we passed by and we see how busy employees are because that was the time of their deadlines for their articles to be published. And finally, he invited us to come in on an isolated room for his interview. The interview falls with this:

(We first asked him on his background…)

Interviewer: Sir, what is exciting about Sports Journalism?

Sir Francis Santiago:  Tours! (He directs to the point) When you are writing for sports coverage you always assigned by your newspaper company where the big sport event being held. Actually, I was sent in Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam where some intercontinental sports event like SEA Games took place. I hope I can also get to Singapore. Actually, since my current beat is Philippine Azkals, I was about to go to Kuwait but due to some circumstances, the company told me to have broadcast coverage instead.

Interviewer: What is difference between news and sports news article?

Sir Francis: Well… we can see it with the right choose of the words and also in their writing format. In Sports, we are always using some flowery adjectives to describe how extreme the action happened since this is a sport filled with actions. And off course, the sports writers are always bringing their readers to the event though the game was already happened. We are always tickling the imagination of our readers.

Interviewer: What is your sports coverage waterloo?

Sir Francis: I’m getting a problem on covering the Bowling and Chess because I’m not familiarized with these Sports. In Sports writing, it is important to be knowledgeable on the sports you are covering. You know the rules and some widely used jargons of it. That’s very important.

Interviewer: What can you say about Envelopmental Journalism?

Sir Francis: (He’s in a moment of thinking)… It is natural to the Sports event organizers to give gifts to the reporters who are on coverage for their event as part of their token of appreciation. Yes, I have received shoes and gift checks but I didn’t mean it as a bribe or envelopmental journalism. The organizers didn’t give me gifts to go against somebody by defaming their critics. As long as you are not laying your foot on one’s dignity that is not Envelopmental Journalism I think. Well, it’s up to you guys on your conceptualization on this.          

Interviewer: Actually Sir our professor didn’t miss to remind us on that that’s why we asked you to clarify this. Ok… moving on, what is your advice to our aspiring Sports Journalism Enthusiasts?   

Sir Francis: Read! (He said directly) Always reading any kind of publishes write ups will help you to enhance your vocabulary and also the way you write your news articles. Actually, I was started copying the styles of other writers until I develop my own style. According to my editors, my style in sports writing is really unique. I used to put emotion when it comes to write. That’s my own trademark they told me. So, you must create your own style as times goes by.

Interviewer: Sir that will conclude our interview. Thank you for sharing us your knowledge we truly got an insight on our future career.

Sir Francis: Your welcome, I hope you have learned ha.               

The interview last for almost 30 minutes and it was ended by taking some pictures for documentation.                                                                              

 

      

Jacque Manabat on OFF AIR

             It was a very exciting and one of a kind experience to have a chat with ABS-CBN’s finest reporter, Ms. Jacque Manabat. She gave a warm welcome from her in ABS’ building while having breakfast.

            Without any make-up or anything on her face still makes her shinning. The way we started the interview for her, she is very clever and enthusiastic in entertaining our questions and very witty while answering them all.

            Ms. Jacque graduated from St. Louis University in Baguio then applies in GMA, ABS and as writer in Baguio. She said that it is very hard to get a job slot in ABS especially because of the quality they want in a reporter. And then after getting a spot in ABS, she was put in weather reports and flash reports. Then after few months later she was assigned to ABS-CBN North Luzon beat for political purposes and North Central Luzon as executive producer in regional reporting. Ms. Manabat added that in her career this was the most scariest because of no cameras around you and in Northern Luzon wherein some parts were not have been touch by signals and technology. It was one of the dangerous parts of her job she said.

            Then Ms. Manabat decided to stop at regional reporting and transfer to go behind the cam and learn more. She became an associate producer of Matang Lawin. She was also assigned in a police investigative but only for 6 months.

            After 5 or 6 years now in the industry, Ms. Jacque has been very successful. She said that she really likes pressure and pressure is part of the work.

            But for her she really doesn’t like sports. As to compare to business wherein she was fine, it’s good. And the thing she loves the most is investigative ever since she was a child. She admits that despite of good image in the industry and in the people at large, behind the cameras and lights, it is normal to have stage fright.

            She said that you can’t blame others for those who don’t appreciate you even if you are in your most dangerous situation like caught in a cross fire.

            For those aspiring journalist out there, Ms. Jacque brought at least a short tips for you to be successful. First of all you should always have to be informed and up to date; you do a lot of research, “di ka dapat mahiyain” and most of all you must be resourceful.

ARANETA COLISEUM: Sports residence

Want to see James Yap and other basketball superstars do their spectacles and brawl inside the hardcourt? Or so, witness Ateneo and La salle basketball rivalry in finals? Then go deep in the heart of Cubao and locate Araneta Coliseum, the place where you can satisfy these yearning of yours.

Araneta Coliseum also known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in Cubao of Quezon City, Philippines. It is the largest coliseum and indoor facility in Asia. It can contain a maximum 22, 000 spectators of a particular event. It houses so many affairs and had housed countless of gigantic occasions for years now.

Primarily, this state of the art building serves as the home of the Country’s premier Basketball professional league, PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). It isn’t as huge as a staple center (the home court of the world’s famous team L.A Lakers) but still efficiently accommodating great number of basketball loving Filipinos each and every night of basketball games since the founding of league in 1975.

For the record the most number of multitude set to a local sport competition in the country was set on August 20, 2008. A total of 22,902 people jam packed the coliseum to watch the seventh and final game of the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals series between Air21 Express and the nation’s most popular ball club Barangay Ginebra Kings.

Big Dome

Furthermore, the Philippines’ biggest arena also caters sporting competition in the college ranks the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) particularly the annual finals series of the men’s basketball tournament.

For being the main stage of both professional and amateur basketball games in the land this sports complex owned by the Aranetas had already witnessed countless of remarkable sporting events such as many rivalry games of Ateneo and La Salle, PBA annual championships and just recently, the Dream All-star game that features once in a life time visit of the likes of NBA’s 2-time MVP Kobe Bryant, scoring champion Kevin Durant and reigning MVP Derrick Rose and other NBA cagers.

Aside from the basketball, others sports disciplines like Boxing, Universities cheer dance competition and International billiards championships were also held in Araneta Coliseum. Huge numbers of Filipinos are fond of visiting the venue when people’s champion Manny Pacquiao has a bout both here in the country and in Las Vegas. A lot of men used to watch Efren Reyes and other pool masters battle the globe when ever the country is hosting World pool Championships.

While the most attended Sporting event in the collegiate level was not set by a basketball match but of a cheer dance contest, The 2008 UAAP Samsung Cheer dance Competition with record breaking crowd of 23,448 people.

Araneta Coliseum might not as big as the Cowboy stadium in Texas or as grandiose as the Colosseum in Rome that could hold millions of attendees but one thing’s for sure it would lodge the greatest number of sports Filipinos satisfactorily for the longest time it would endure.

Mr. Fearless

           “Walang pinipili. Kahit na anong kaso ang ilapit n’yo we will try to solve it”, said Tulfo, a columnist and TV and radio journalist.

            “If you do your job and then you put in your heart, you do it by heart, plus dedication. Dahil we want to make sure, at the end of the day, kung anuman ang problemang yun, ginawa mo’ng lahat ang magagawa mo, come what may, kailang ma-solve ‘yun”, he added.

            For Erwin, he very much enjoyed what he is right now. He doesn’t give importance on the value of money, on the salary, but rather he wanted only to serve others whatever risk waiting to him. Though he’s work has so much pressure and danger, he maintained to become more willing and eager to his job.

            Actually, Erwin was not a journalism student graduate but his passion in writing led him to what he is right now. He started as a writer in the school paper “Dawn” in the University of the East. Though he became as TV and radio journalist, his love in newspaper industry still there until now.

            “First love ko ay newspaper kasi doon ako nagsimula … love ko lahat pero siyempre pinakamalapit sa puso ko ay dyaryo”, said Tulfo.

            Known as a warrior media personality, he received so many death threats but he doesn’t mind that and still focus to his profession and according to him, the only thing to fight that is to always pray to God.

            Erwin’s parents were his motivation to his all success he got. His mother’s compassion and his father’s discipline gave a good impact to him that he would never forget in his flourishing life. His mother grew him to be compassionate. Along with his brothers, their mother served as their shoulder cry whenever they have problems and was very caring and helpful. For his military father, he learned on how to become a fearless guy to the violent people.

            “Siguro nakalakihan lang kasi ‘yung magulang ko matulungin rin … and ‘yung tinuro sa amin na hindi masama tumulong”, Tulfo said.

            Erwin also revealed that the secret thing in his achievement was he love what he’s doing and he didn’t forget our Lord.

No Slowing down for Mr. Fast

            “It (basketball) is my life! This sport is my one and true love” – JayJay Helterbrand.

Jayjay Helterbrand continued to make great pace, great plays, great leadership, still playing a key role in his career stage today. Although, Helterbrand was not the same dominant point guard today as compared to the past years due to numerous injuries, he’s still the one and only “The Fast” in the league, who brought Brgy. Ginebra Kings to many championship titles, especially in the heart of whole Brgy. Ginebra community.

            The high-speed 5-foot-11 veteran playmaker known by many as ‘Helter Skelter’ was a 4-time PBA Champion (2004, 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2008) and a 7-time PBA All-Star from 2004-2010. He was directly hired by former Ginebra coach Ron Jacobs back in 2000.

            In 2003, he named as PBA Mr. Quality Minutes because of his excellence playing came off the bench. Helterbrand made a big bang right away when he returned to Ginebra after he was sidelined due to injury for five months as he declared as the 2004-2005 Comeback Player of the Year. In 2005, he bagged two MVP award – in the PBA All-Star Game and in the Brunei Sultan Cup.

            In 2006-2007 All-Filipino Cup, Helterbrand seized the Finals MVP trophy over his guard counterparts Olsen Racela and LA Tenorio where he led Ginebra to beat San Miguel 4-2. He later shared MVP honors with Willie Miller in 2007 All-Star Game in Baguio City. The Ginebra spitfire spearheaded the North All-Stars’ victorious comeback against South opponent in a pulsating 145-142 win where he finished with 25 markers.

            In 2008 and 2009, Helterbrand was awarded as back-to-back Best Player of the Conference and ultimately, he grabbed the Season MVP award.

            In fact, even as a little kid, Helterbrand already dreamt of playing basketball in the NBA. He was so passionate with the sports and this was the only thing he knew.

            “Dishwasher sa restaurant… kasi basketball lang talaga ang alam ko and I used to work at my family restaurant so I’ll be there washing dishes”, Helterbrand said if he’s not a basketball cager. 

            Recently, Helterbrand was back in shape after battling several injuries. But back in his MVP years, he was one of the best point guard ever came in the PBA since the time of great Johnny “Flying A” Abarrientos. He was so unstoppable especially in the fastbreak phase together with his buddy Mark Caguioa.

            “Before, when I was much younger, I think lamang ako sa bilis… I felt I was quicker, faster than most guards guarding me… I was a little bit taller and I think I was able to overpower point guards that are smaller than me”, said Helterbrand.

            Together with his backcourt partner, Caguioa, they were so-called “The Fast and The Furious” and considered as the most popular tandem in the entire history of the PBA not only because they were part of Ginebra squad who all knew that Ginebra was the all-time crowd favorite but also the way their playing with each other was so exciting. His work became easy when he played with Caguioa especially when they running the floor and his pal Caguioa was a prolific scorer. Also, the Ginebra believers provided him so much motivation that gave him inspiration to play better.

            “It (crowd) gives motivation, definitely… It really gives inspiration to everyone not just me, the whole team, the coaching staff … we feel like we can beat any team”, Helterbrand said.

            

            “Parang ako feeling ko gusto ko magdunk … uplifting talaga especially ‘pag down kami… then everyone’s cheering “GI-NEB-RA”, you wanna win it”, he added.

            Aside from being a basketball cager, Helterbrand recently opened up a business here in the Philippines named “TheGoodNews”. This was his clothing line. The good thing was it had a positive significance to do with the Words of God. They also do printing, giveaways, gifts, T-shirts, mugs, ballers, etc.

            “It gives everyone a positive message and the reason why I started that business is that maybe I can influence people, young and old, to accept Jesus Christ into our life”, Helterbrand explained.

            As now, the whole Ginebra fans hope that Helterbrand will be finally recovered and can play the same intensity that he played in the past. Helterbrand at 35, only thinking of getting his conditioning back to be able to move better and play better.

            As long as he stays healthy and can play in the PBA, he wanted to play only wearing Ginebra uniform. Though with all of his achievements, Helterbrand said that one thing before that was not present in his life was the presence of God and now that he corrected that, he really fixed a lot of things in his life – fixed everything with his family, with friends that he maybe forget about and this all starts with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

with Brgy. Ginebra's top point gurad Jayjay "The Fast" Helterbrand

            “In my stage of career, I don’t really strive to get individual awards. Now, I just wanna win as much championships as I can, and that’s the ultimate award for me”, Helterbrand said.

            Helterbrand was the best playmaker and court general in the court when he’s healthy and the Brgy. Ginebra supporters can’t await of the comeback of “The Fast” and maybe next conference they expecting to see again the same Helterbrand back in his MVP years particularly that he delivered a good news recently to all Ginebra and PBA followers that he wouldn’t retire but return to Ginebra team only.

        

Trending: Japanese Music

 “Cha-la head cha-la
Nani ga okite mo kibun wa heno-heno kappa
Cha-la head cha-la
Mune ga pachi-pachi suru hodo
Sawagu genki-dama --sparking!”

       Everybody knew it. Cha La Head Cha La, one of the most premiere and unique anime’s OST from Japan. We heard of it a lot of times before ever since anime reached the Philipines. Well, not only that. We are also used to Flame of Recca, Genki, Sailor Moon and Yu-Gi-Oh’s soundtracks. We loved it because we’re used to it and that’s how jmusic was introduced first in the Philippines.

What is JMusic?

       JMusic is also called as Jrock, Jpop, Visula Kei and such genres. These were music from japan. These were music may be used to make Animated Music Videos, in your favorite anime’s soundtrack, sang by your favorite band or artist in japan or in your favotite show.

          Well, believe it or not, this is one of the 2012’s trends in music. One proof is when the jrock band “X Japan” entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame with the Blackveil Brides, an all- American band. The band’s path to glory began when they first triumphed over the Swedes of In Flames, which was followed by a win against Jane’s Addiction. After that the band beat out Bush and abused the Used, that brought X Japan to their fifth and final victorious matchup against Black Veil Brides. X Japan fans have even more to celebrate since the band is in the process of recording their first full-length English-language album. In addition. Yoshiki has composed the theme for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. 

        The Visual Kei band Gazette also made a name in the international recording industry as they top to be the number one Jrock band. Also, Visula Kei is the other genre that originated in Japan and brought up fame all over the world.

            Jmusic is a world-class. There’s no doubt. It’s fame gets higher and higher with anime and cosplay. Who may know if there was also a community now in every country that follows Japan’s music?

Madlang Dabarkads: Where will you switch your channel at 12?

It’s 12 o’clock in the afternoon, everybody’s lunch break yet for those at home, it was also called T.V. Break. Well, also the time when we were switching channels between the two biggest networks in the Philippines, the ABS-CBN and GMA.

ABS- CBN’s Showtime; their afternoon variety show in the form of competition brings the best and the worst of Pinoys with ambition to entertain or simply to be seen on TV. It's all about Pinoys' dream and their love for fun and entertainment. The hosts of the said show Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Billy Crawford, Karylle, ‘Kuya’ Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta and Vice Ganda, whose camaraderie, spontaneity, talents, and shared sense of humor have brought joy to kapamilyas.  Joining them in "It's Showtime" are dance master Jhong Hilario, and favorite "ex hurados" Ryan Bang, and Coleen Garcia made the “madlang people” relate to the show more because of it’s teenage appeal. Using also the term “madlang people” for their audiences gives a plus factor to the youth to enjoy the show more.

Yet, Showtime is not also just the leading noon time show here. Before them, there is GMA Kapuso Network’s Eat Bulaga’s existence. Eat Bulaga, is the longest running noontime show in the Philippines. It started airing its very first episode on July 30, 1979 on RPN 9. Now on its 32nd year, the show is still an icon in launching trend-setter games as well as talent and personality-based searches. The hosts, ofcourse with the historical trio, Tito, Vic and Joey plus the fun-loving hosts of all ages Julia Clarete, Pia Guanio, Keempee De Leon, Toni Rose Gayda, Pauleen Luna, Ruby Rodriguez, Michael V., Jimmy Santos, Allan K, Anjo Yllana and the Sugod Bahay hosts, Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola and their very own Jose Manalo caught every filipino’s smile as they also have the widest signal and connections.

Well, who among the two is the best?

It’s hard to choose but better yet just compare the two’s differences. Showtime I think focused more on the joy between friends, youths also based on their program list shown every weekdays. Likewise, but the focus of Eat Bulaga was I think focused on family. Well, as you see Eat Bulaga hosts were usually those who had a lot of experience in the industry and more like to be mature.

         Anyway, it’s our Madlang people and Dabarkads judgement; and remote controls are also made to switch channels. 

PBA Commissioner’s Cup: Survival of the Fittest

            Short conference format mans every game counts. A win or a loss can make a big difference for a team. This is what happening in the Commissioner’s Cup of PBA right now, only the best and strong teams with strong heart can survive and past the short elimination phase.

            21 play dates and 36 games played so far in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Since the opening last month, only the Talk’n Text Tropang Texters and B-MEG Llamados are leading the way to move to the playoffs with five wins each in their seven outings. Three teams take four wins while four teams in the sixth-ninth spot have three wins and still possible to make it to the next round. One team is in the bottom area with only two victories. The remaining five play dates and nine games in the elimination will be a big challenge for all the teams who is running all the way to sixth spot. Currently, Brgy. Ginebra Kings, Powerade Tigers and Alaska Aces are sharing the third-fifth place while Air 21 Express, Petron Blaze Boosters, Meralco Bolts, and Barako Bull Energy knotted from sixth-ninth position while Rain or Shine E-Painters are in danger dropping only two wins.

PBA stars - Sa'n Ka? Kampihan Na!

  Mighty Talk'n Text stares for back-to back  

'Big Game James Yap is ready to bounce back 

 'El Granada' David wants payback 

         'H-Bomb' Hatfield carries never-say-die spirit

  Alaska Aces on their new system 

          

  Vintage Danny I. is not done yet

                                                                          Mac Cardona, Willie Miller, Gabe Norwood, Renren Ritualo 

           Only top six teams will advance to the playoffs and the four teams left will have an early exit in the Commissioner’s Cup. With six import changes already by four squads, to stay in the running is the only aim of the teams especially who are in the bottom half of standings.

            Maybe, the magic number to move ahead to the playoffs is five wins. Still possible for four wins but probably will have a playoff match for the last quarterfinal ticket. One win can go up a team. One loss will open the door for vacation.

            All teams want to ride in the bus going for playoffs. Combination of import power and local roster strength are the key for 10 teams. No adjustment, no relaxation this time. No excuses and the most of all, no second chances to those in the darkness area.