Zxtreme ‘Master Class’ on May 13 at San Pablo City Pamana Hall

Zumba has been one of the most popular recreations these days and dance sports are now a popular attraction especially during the Regional Sports Competition and he recently concluded Palarong Pambansa. Zxtreme dance studio has a lot more to offer for people of all ages to promote good health thru dance. Let’s take a peek at Zxtreme Dance Studio and their upcoming event.

Why choose Zxtreme Dance Studio and San Pablo ZINs?

Firstly, Zxtreme Dance Studio is registered with DTI, BIR, City Gov’t Office and has other Business Permits to operate. Secondly, we are proud to say that all of our ZUMBA Instructors has completed ZUMBA Basic 1 training. Our ZUMBA Instructors are licesensed you may check their profile @ www.zumba.com for reference. They have basic knowledge when it comes to first aid. And especially experienced when it comes to teaching ZUMBA. Thirdly as studio and as a group we treat each and everyone of us, studio owners, instructors and clients as family. We aim to make a difference when it comes to fitness and health, for us it’s not only a business or an industry, for us everybody should have a ZUMBA party experience with a fab, fit, fun and healthy manner.
Our number 1 goal is to reach every community and become a member of our growing family. We only not aim to be the second best in the city of San Pablo, but aims to be the best when it comes to the province of Laguna. We will make an effort to attract more people to be involved in exercise particularly in ZUMBA. Make them aware of how physical activities such as ZUMBA are important to their health and lifestyle. These will also promote the fitness and health industry here in San Pablo City. And also for the promotion of San Pablo ZINs so people will be aware that these remarkable group of people are well trained and has licensed to teach ZUMBA. We are well equipped and has it’s own lights and sound system. We are well organized, everybody has it’s own specialization and well adapted to any environment.
Zxtreme Dance Studio home of San Pablo ZINs is located at 30 M. Paulino St. San Pablo City near Chowking Ultimart. You may contact ZIN Ava @ 09065446337 for more information. Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 9:00am; 5:00pm to 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

Robin Abrenica is Business Manager, Ms. Ailine “ZIN Ava” Abrenica is Operation Manager, and Ms. Annette Vanguardia is the Head of Marketing. San Pablo ZINs include ZIN Ailine “Ava” Abrenica, ZIN Anielyn Sasotona, ZIN Rosa Vivien Permalino, ZIN Genesis Andrew Vasquez, ZIN Reginald de Leon, ZIN Jay Castillo, ZIN Michael Ervin Brucal, and ZIN Joe Roymart Emralino. Zxtreme Dance Studio is located at 30 M. Paulino St. San Pablo City. You may contact Zin Ava @ 09065446337

 

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John Kenneth ‘Mr. Big Shots’ Zamora: New offensive weapon for UST

 

From AU Braves and being the number one 3-point shooter in the 2014 NCAA Juniors tournament, John Kenneth Zamora has fully grown and now takes his talents to the UST Growling Tigers for the upcoming UAAP season 81. When he side steps from way beyond the arc and hit that lethal dagger three, the crowd goes wild. The pandemonium doesn’t end there, because the throng of gals who wanted to take a photo op with him piles up in the athlete’s entrance. Indeed, he is more than just his boy-next-door image in campus; he is also an ace player, playmaker, and shooter of their team.

 

Born John Kenneth Miranda Zamora to Mr. Rogelio “Mike” Zamora and Thet Zamora on December 6, 1997, the 5-foot-11 cager from University of Santo Tomas (UST) is now playing for the Filoil Flying V Pre-season tournament.  Kenneth was also the title holder for 2014 search for Mr. Arellano University High School Division.  He bested other high school students of his age in the inter-campus pageant.

 

With his boy-next-door looks and perseverance in the hard court and at school, John Kenneth Miranda Zamora is on the verge of achieving his goals in the near future. In his last four games for his NCAA season 90, he averaged 10.5 points per game including four triples in their game against San Beda Red Cubs. After the NCAA 90^th season, he is the no. 1 junior athlete with the most number of three points made in the league with 68. After his first six games in last year’s NCAA, he averaged 13.16 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

 

The shot that he likes the most is set shot. He is more comfortable with this shot because he knows if his shot will go thru or not. In the UAAP, he likes RR Garcia when he was still with the FEU Tamaraws. In the PBA, he idolizes Peter Jun ‘The Scoring Apostle’ Simon because he has high basketball IQ.

 

In the NBA, he likes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. He looks up to 4-time league MVP Lebron James because he is an all-around player and he can defend players who are taller and bigger than him. Asked about his goal for this year and the preparations he is doing at the moment, Kenneth said, “For our team to go to the Final four and everything will be a step by step procedure once we get there. I think I need more practice so that I can improve my game and hopefully contend in the championship”.

 

“I will do my best for me to win in every competition I’m in. Thank you for those who supported me in my endeavors”, quipped the chinito cager from Espana.

 

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Zest and frolic combine in Z-XTREME Dance Studio

Zumba has been one of the most popular recreations these days and dance sports are now a popular attraction especially during the Regional Sports Competition and the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa.  Zxtreme dance studio has a lot more to offer for people of all ages to promote good health thru dance. Let’s take a peek at how the dance studio started and their future plans for the community.

Paolo: Kelan po nag start yung business?

Robin: March 4, 2017

 

Paolo: Aside from fitness, ano pa po ang offer nyo for customers?

Robin: Ang focus namin is more on fitness and health. Safety first sa customers namin. Lahat ng Zumba instructors dito ay licensed Zumba instructors.

 

Paolo: Ano po mga activities nyo for kids?

Robin: Meron po kami worshop, yung hip hop dance workshop for kids. May mga students na din kami ditto an nag perform na sila nung event namin.

 

Paolo: Ano po maiaalok nyo po for teens?

Robin: Priority namin  is to be fit and healthy yun talaga ang number one goal. Marami rin benefts ang Zumba like it helps you to release stress, get involve to other people, aerobic benefits. Yung joints nyo mas magiging flexible, risk sa high blood is ma lelessen, yung depression ma le lessen, its social so meaning lahat ng tao ma ho-hook sa exercise kasi yung beat ng Zumba maganda siyang pakinggan, yung rhythm nya maganda, so everybody can learn. So kahit di ka marunong sumayaw, ok lang. Anyone can try it also. Meron kaming nilalakad for teens, yung hip hop class also, by next week nag plano na kami for that.

 

 

Paolo: Popular din itong Zumba sa mga 40 or 50 and up, so ano yung pwede nila na ma expect from Z-xtreme?

Robin: Meron na kaming program, nag start kami sa San Cristobal. Every morning 7:30-9:00 am and naimbitahan na din kami sa San Lucas II elementary school, so we also support yung causes ng mga teachers. Nag hold din kami ng one month class sa kanila every Thursday yun. For a cause nag bigay din kami ng tulong sa kanila. Last December 16 nag Zumba for a Cause kami sa St. Martin de Porres. Yung part ng proceed nagbigay kami ng pledge sa kanila, then nagpakain kami sa mga bata, binigyan namin ng laruan, tsinelas at mga damit.

Paolo: Ano po yung mga upcoming and future plans nyo?

Robin: We have an event on May 13 in Pamana Hall, we have a guest from Dubai All-Star. Featuring yung San Pablo Zin, sina Zin Ava, Zin Andy, Zin Roselie, Zin Genesis, Zin Reg, Zin James, Zin Ekel at si Zin Mat, yun yung grupo namin San Pablo Zin. Ang guest is si Laura Madrigal of Dubai All-Star. Fifty pesos yung ticket, lahat naman ng information dun will be announced sa fb page namin. This coming July may event ulit sa San Cristobal, on October sa Alaminos naman, then yung sa December yung annual event namin Zumba for a Cause. Main target kasi namin is makuha yung every community dito sa San Pablo, malapitan yung mga barangay and mainform sila about the benefits of Zumba.

Robin Abrenica is Business Manager, Ms. Ailine “ZIN Ava” Abrenica is Operation Manager, and Ms. Annette Vanguardia is the Head of Marketing. San Pablo ZINs include ZIN Ailine “Ava” Abrenica, ZIN Anielyn Sasotona, ZIN Rosa Vivien Permalino, ZIN Genesis Andrew Vasquez, ZIN Reginald de Leon, ZIN Jay Castillo, ZIN Michael Ervin Brucal, and ZIN Joe Roymart Emralino. Zxtreme Dance Studio is located at 30 M. Paulino St. San Pablo City. You may contact Zin Ava @ 09065446337

 

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Red Cubs cager Brevin Lyle ‘American Sniper’ Competente: A star on the rise

It takes a lot of guts, courage, and hard work to attain such discipline in the world of sports like basketball. But this guy who was born in the US has more to offer in his home in Taytay, Rizal with the San Beda Red Cubs.

 

Born Brevin Lyle De Vera Competente on April 7, 2001 in California, USA to Mr. Mark Lloyd Competente and Ms. Barbara Competente, this 5-foot-9 cager who is currently playing for San Beda University Red Cubs and studying as a grade 10 student.

He scored his career high of 35 points in City Hoops basketball tournament. His favorite shots are driving lay-up and perimeter shots. Some of Brevin’s accolades in basketball include Mythical 5 (City Hoops), Champion (City Hoops), Champion (Breakdown basketball), Champion (MMBL), and one of this year’s basketball players for Palarong Pambansa Secondary basketball boys tournament.

Asked how he balances his studies and sports, “I balance my studies and basketball after trainings, I usually read my stuffs then, I also attend classes so that I can catch up with my requirements”, said Brevin. His idol in the NBA is 2-time MVP Stephen Curry while in the PBA, he likes Alex Cabagnot and Terrence Romeo. In the UAAP, he likes DLSU guard ALjun Melecio while in the NCAA, he looks up to Robert Bolick of the San Beda Red Lions.

“I would like to be successful in life, and also to be a professional basketball player someday> I would like to make my parents proud of me”, added Brevin. In pursuing his basketball dreams, he makes sure to take things step by step because he believes that these little steps will make a big impact on things that he has always been working for. He acknowledges that staying humble is also a key to one’s success in life.

 

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Curt Jean “heartthrob cager” Ocampo in brink of stardom

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

 

Inside the bright lights of stardom and fame, character and attitude stands tall amidst its glitter and hustling world. An armada of patience, faith and resiliency will really bring one to the real meaning of stardom and success. This is what holds true to the young, humble and talented Curt Jean Francisco Ocampo who is treading his studies, basketball hobby and modeling at the same time.

 

Born Curt Jean Francisco Ocampo on March 21, 1995 in Mandaluyong City to Mr. Christopher Martin Ocampo and Ms. Michelle Ocampo, the 5-foot-11 University of the East student is currently taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He is also a varsity player for their department.

 

“I manage my time based on my priorities and I don’t play a lot nowadays, nagbabasketball lang ako during weekends and pag may free time. Most of the time nag gym nalang ako kasi I need to develop my body for modeling”, said Curt.

 

His first idol is His Airness Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. When Derick Rose came, he also became Curt’s idol until now. He also likes Jimmy Butler because of his hard work, passion and athleticism in basketball.

His achievement in male pageant includes Mr. CCSS title. His ambition in life is to fulfill his dreams in his career, to be a known and successful model or artist and for him to finish his studies and become a successful programmer. Blessed with good looks, humility, perseverance and talent combined with unceasing faith in God, this lad will definitely reach his dreams in the very near future.

 

 

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Table tennis athlete and Marine graduate Kenneth Brian Ordoňez sets sights on goals

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

Being in the roster to play for your respective school is a privilege in itself, but helping them to make your school at the top of their game is also another achievement. And it is never an easy task for any student just like Kenneth who balances being an athlete and a marine student.

 

Born Kenneth Brian R. Ordoňez on October 29, 1996 in Sta. Mesa, Manila to Mr. Butch Ordoňez and Ms. Jennifer Pretzel Ordoňez, the 5-foot-6 table tennis athlete is a UPHSD graduate of BS Marine in Transportation.

 

“I don’t have pre game rituals. I just focus in my game and I pray before the match starts” quipped the cute tabler from Perps.  His idols are the number 1 Japanese player Jun Mizutani and the German Veteran Timo Boll because they are also left handed just like him. “I also like their playing style and all around plays”, added Kenneth.

 

Kenneth started to play table tennis when he was 4 years old. “My Dad taught me to play the game and I got interested and start loving the sport”. Aside from table tennis, Kenneth also loves to play volleyball most of the time. “ My most unforgettable moment was way back in my senior year in high school for our City Division Athletic Meet Finals when my co-perpetualites cheered for us. The match was so intense and I consider it the best game I have ever played” quipped Kenneth.

 

His ambition in life is to be a successful person and to achieve his goals. “Just be yourself and never give up no matter how hard life is” said Kenneth.

 

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Basketball enthusiast Jashper “heartthrob cager” Benson in brink of stardom

 

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

Inside the bright lights of stardom and fame, character and attitude stands tall amidst its glitter and hustling world. An armada of patience, faith and resiliency will really bring one to the real meaning of stardom and success. This is what holds true to the young, humble and talented Jashper Benson who is treading his studies, basketball hobby and modeling at the same time.

 

Born Jashper Benson on January 18, 2000 in Mamatid, Cabuayo City, Laguna to Mr. Amado Mabutas and Ms. Maricel Benson Mabutas, this 5-foot-10 student from Maranatha Christian Academy recently completed his grade 10 Junior High School. He is also a varsity basketball player from the said school.

 

Jashper won as 2^nd runner up in the That’s My Bae Gulod Edition in his hometown and Laguna’s Teen Heartthrob as grand winner. Recently, he won as 3^rd runner up in the Ginoong Laguna pageant. Jashper is also a model for Skintrends. His hobby is playing basketball. His favorite movie is “Karate Kid” and he likes watching Myx. “I joined the Ginoong Laguna pageant to boost my confidence, to show my talent and skills” said Jashper. His idol in basketball is Golden State Warriors point guard and NBA reigning MVP Stephen Curry. His favorite NBA teams include San Antoion Sp[urs, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

 

“I wanted to be an actor or in the show business someday and also to be an Engineer” quipped the handsome boy from Cabuyao City. Blessed with good looks, humility, perseverance and talent combined with unceasing faith in God, this lad will definitely reach his dreams in the very near future.

 

 

• Photo courtesy of Onecho Gabinete

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League MVP Stephen Curry to visit Manila on September 5

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

NBA Regular season MVP Stephen Curry will visit the Philippines on September 5, a Saturday, as part of his promotional tour for Under Armour, one of the global brands Curry is endorsing. He will be with Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour.

In one of the wildest and hotly contested regular season MVP races ever in recent memory, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors emerged as the recipient of the Maurice Podoloff trophy of the NBA regular season MVP.

In the West, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry are nothing but spectacular night in and night out, whether it is on the road or inside the loudest arena in the world today- the Oracle arena. In the Golden State Warrior’s series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Stephen Curry averaged 33.75 points per game, while their team has an average of 109 points per game. Against the grit-and-grind pack of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Dubs averaged 97.83 PPG while Curry has his playoffs series low 24.5 PPG. With the Houston Rockets in their last four games, GSW averaged 110 PPG while Curry cooks 32.5 PPG.

Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry II or popularly known as Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988. He is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing 6’ 3” tall, Curry plays the point guard position and is considered by some to be the greatest shooter in NBA history.  The 2015 NBA Most Valuable Player and a two-time NBA All-Star, is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry. In this year’s NBA finals, Curry is trying to carry his team into the championship, something that the Golden State Warriors franchise hasn’t repeated since 1975. Email the author at paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com or text 09184059751.

Ramp model and sports enthusiast Jovy Bequillo in brink of stardom

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

Inside the bright lights of stardom and fame, character and attitude stands tall amidst its glitter and hustling world. An armada of patience, faith and resiliency will really bring one to the real meaning of stardom and success. This is what holds true to the young, humble and talented Jovy Bequillo who is treading his studies and modeling at the same time.

Born Jovy Rene D. Bequillo on January 6, 1995 in Naga City, Camarines Sur to Mr. Renato C. Bequillo  and Ms. Gina D. Bequillo, this 6-foot tall ramp model is an incoming second year college in Jose Rizal University to take up BS Tourism. He spent a year in Arellano University Pasig branch before transferring to JRU.

He joined his first pageant in 2012 for the Pretty boy Bicolandia where he won as the grand winner. His next would be a pageant in Metro Bar Quezon City where he also won as the title holder.  In 2013 he joined Mr. Fashion looks and Bodies where he became the representative of Ateneo de Naga. He also joined and won in Mr. Campus Fashionista and his fourth pageant would be the Philippine Youth 2014, his first national pageant where he clinched the prize of being a grand winner. He is also one of the interviewees in the PTV4 show Good Morning Boss! as part of the Philippine Youth winners. He recently had his fashion show “Foreigknights and Filipiknights (13 Knights and 7 page): The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Luis and Amalia Romero Ablaza ”  at  La Castilla in Tagaytay City on June 6, 2015.

He is also an endorser and commercial model. He appeared in the touch mobile commercial. He is also an endorser of Nora Dela Rosa skin care and Cleo Plus soap for a print ad. Currently, he is co managed by Victo Rio Artist Management and Viva Artist. “I really enjoyed the experience when it comes to shooting for commercials whether it is in print or for tv. People in the studio have their eyes on me, so I feel like being a star already”, quipped the beaming model Jovy.

He likes action movies and comedy, and loves listening to R&B songs and reggae music. He is also a former basketball player in Ateneo de Naga. He is fond of sketching anime characters. His sports include basketball and chess, and hobbies include sketching and going to the gym.

For aspiring models out there, Jovy advised that perseverance and self confidence is a must. “It’s not easy to enter modeling or show business. You should believe in yourself and don’t forget to pray and always have an inspiration”. His ambition in life is to finish his studies and be in the showbiz world in the near future.

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Lebron is power, Steph is brilliance: A classic matchup for an NBA finale

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

Lebron James will return again in the NBA finals for the sixth time in his career, five straight years in a span of 8 seasons. While the Warriors, who had been dominant in the regular season (67-15) with stellar performances by Stephen Curry, the reigning Most Valuable Player of the league this season, will have their first taste of the NBA finals arena after 40 long years.

In the West, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry are nothing but spectacular night in and night out, whether it is on the road or inside the loudest arena in the world today- the Oracle arena. In the Golden State Warrior’s series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Stephen Curry averaged 33.75 points per game, while their team has an average of 109 points per game. Against the grit-and-grind pack of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Dubs averaged 97.83 PPG while Curry has his playoffs series low 24.5 PPG. With the Houston Rockets in their last four games, GSW averaged 110 PPG while Curry cooks 32.5 PPG.

On the east side, Lebron James, four-time NBA regular season MVP, 2-time finals MVP, and five straight NBA finals attendee, is truly a force of nature to reckon with by the young and neophyte finals team of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. James and the Cavs dispatched the number 7 seed Boson Celtics in the first round, stopped the rampaging Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls four games to two in the East semis, and then swept the East number 1 seed Atlanta Hawks in the Conference Finals.

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 when they met this season, with each winning on its home floor. Lebron James sat out in Golden State’s 112-94 win on Jan. 9 in Oakland, while King James scored a season-high 42 points in the Cavs’ 110-99 win in Cleveland on Feb. 26.

Some facts about this year’s finals: This will be the first time since the NBA’s inaugural season (1946-1947, then known as the BAA) that two first-year coaches will face each other in the finals. LeBron James will appear in his fifth consecutive NBA Finals. He’s the only non-member of the 1950-60s Boston Celtics to play in five straight finals. Stephen Curry will have faced every other All-NBA First Team member in this postseason (Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, James Harden, and now Lebron James). He is the first player to do this in league history. None of the Warriors’ players have been to the finals. The 1991 Chicago Bulls are the last team to win without a player with finals experience.

Here are some of the predictions of NBA basketball fanatics:

Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron James is at his best. — Adriane Paul Manipol, PMMS student.

Kyrie Irving is my idol and I choose Cavs.— Ajay Khatri, basketball player at Enderun Colleges, Taguig

I think the Golden State Warriors will win the finals.– Tristan Josh Mapanao, basketball player at UPHSD Molino campus.

I was right on my first prediction…. Cavs vs GS -,finals, my next prediction would be Cavs winning 4-3…– Garret Consignado, Plaridel National High School teacher and basketball coach.

Even though I’m a fan of Curry. I think Cavs will win the crown. James isn’t alone, they are also loaded with gunners especially Smith and Shumpert. Warriors will have a very hard time defending Lebron.–Tom Joel Paliangayan. Sports Writer from Liceo de San Pedro

I am going with my hometown Golden State. Stephen Curry is also amazing this season–Lorenz Gerard Viajar, basketball player at University of the East Manila

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