Badings

A lot of scandals have rocked the sporting world through the years, remember athletics cheats Ben Johnson and Marion Jones and not so long ago, Lance Armstrong? Just recently, another bomb exploded when NBA player Jason Collins, formerly of  Washington and Boston came out of the closet and made a stunning announcement that he is gay . What? a 7- footer giant revealing “bading” siya.  Collins who played for six teams in 12 seasons, however received a big support with President Barack Obama even praising him for coming out in the open. Being gay in the United States and Europe is no big deal.  Some of the celebrities who admitted that they are “pusong mamon” are Elton John (who got married with a male, of course), George Michael, Ricky Martin, Ellen Degeneres and John Travolta who was charged with molesting a male friend.  And if you don’t know, Earvin Johnson III the son of Magic Johnson,one of the NBA”s greatest players, revealed as early as age 14  that “bayot siya”.  Earvin III better known as EJ, is currently enrolled at New York University taking up  Event Management and Design, which also include fashion designing.  Move over Mother Rene Salud.  Magic Johnson however supports his son and must have said “kung saan ka maligaya na andiyan lang ako”. Ano va yan? wailed Cris Relatado (a.k.a  Manang Krisanta) who said “Mader pud  diay siya parehas namo”.

Elvis serenades the moms

Speaking of “maders” Elvis and Company will seranade the real mothers (kadtong naa jud matres)  on May 18 at Robinsons Fuente.  Elvis will be joined by Cebu’s veteran entertainers that include Sam Costanilla and Max “Daloydoy”  Andrino, Ate Ging Montesclaros, Jun Villahermoso the Frank Sinatra of Cebu and Chokolet, comedian-magician.  The free mini-concert starts at 5pm and is backed by Summit Circle, V12 Radgear,  Metrografix and Casa Ilongga.  Robinsons’ top  honcho Madam Lily Ngochua said she is sure to watch the show together with mall manager Mae Vega, Donabelle Acebuque and marketing officer Avigeail Maningo. Also confirming their attendance are Ben and Naida Yapjoco, Relly and Noemi Mercado, Gavin Bagares and Robinsons Bank personnel led by Joy and Joan.

Masters Trackfest

Looks like it’s all systems go for the Masters Athletics Championship this, after Cebu City Sports Center GM Ricky Ballesteros and Cebu City Sports Commission executive director Brando Velasquez promised their  support of this national event which fires off at the CCSC on June 29-30.  The Masters is a competition is for athletes 35 and above.  The tournament  will have 10 track events namely 100m,200m,400m,800m,1,500m,5000m walk ,5000 walk, 10,000m run ,4x100m relay, 4x4m relay and 6 field events, shot put, javelin, discuss throw, long jump and triple jump.  Former Olympians Roy Vence and Elma Muros, Sea Games veterans John Lozada, Julio Bayaban, Ernie Candelario, Emerson Obiena, Perla Balauitan, Renato Unso, Satunino Salazar and Manuel Oyao  already confirmed their participation  according to NCR-Masters and Seniors Athletics Association president Manny Ibay. Noel Diel of IloILo and Manny De Oro of Negros Occidental said they will also be sending their teams.  Meanwhile, Atty. Guillermo Iroy executive director of the Philippine Sports Commission has appointed yours truly Masters Athletics Regional Director for Visayas.  I’m also organizing the Cebu Masters Athletics Association (CMAA) which will be the organizing committee and will include Brando Velasquez,Audie Marte, Lerma Binaoro, Al Solomon, Raffy Osumo, Precing Capangpangan, Honorato Corpin and Nilo Villadolid. Watch out for further details.