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Here’s the final installment of our series quoting the winners of  The Philippine STAR Sports section’s Christmas contest on why they read the country’s No. 1 newspaper from cover to cover.

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There’s something about the number 21 that is special for businessman Bert Lina who is involved with the Barako Bull (formerly Air 21) and Shopinas franchises in the PBA.

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You’ve got until 4 p.m. tomorrow to send in your entries for our quiz contest and with luck, you might win the first prize package consisting of a Nike dri-fit runner’s cap with a genuine Manny Pacquiao autograph (I witnessed the signing so I guarantee it’s authentic), a pair of Thorlo Made in USA basketball socks (retailing at Rustan’s for P599.75), a Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt (retailing at SM for P999.75), an NBA sign pen (with NBA logo and NBA steel case), an NBA 3-on-3 jersey, a No Fear cap, a Molten basketball, an Everlast bag, a yellow Michelin collared shirt, an NBA Fit T-shirt, a La Salle centennial celebration umbrella and a green Sprite messenger bag.

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Here’s your chance to take home a cartload of big prizes.

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We asked the 25 winners of our Christmas contest why they read The Philippine STAR.

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If you log on to philstar.com, you’ll notice several bloggers identified with a group called “Wanbol Uni” dishing out comments on the stories and columns published in your favorite section of your favorite newspaper.

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DeSagana Diop (pronounced Sa-Gah-Na Jop) has emerged to be a key stopper in coach Avery Johnson’s scheme of things and is contributing significant minutes, if not stats, in the Phoenix series.
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Pingris, 24, said he doesn’t know where his father, a Frenchman, is or if he’s alive or not. But he’d like to know, reconnect if he’s still alive and learn of his French roots.
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A SPORTING CHANCE
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There’s something about the number 21 that is special for businessman Bert Lina who is involved with the Barako Bull (formerly Air 21) and Shopinas franchises in the PBA.

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You’ve got until 4 p.m. tomorrow to send in your entries for our quiz contest and with luck, you might win the first prize package consisting of a Nike dri-fit runner’s cap with a genuine Manny Pacquiao autograph (I witnessed the signing so I guarantee it’s authentic), a pair of Thorlo Made in USA basketball socks (retailing at Rustan’s for P599.75), a Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt (retailing at SM for P999.75), an NBA sign pen (with NBA logo and NBA steel case), an NBA 3-on-3 jersey, a No Fear cap, a Molten basketball, an Everlast bag, a yellow Michelin collared shirt, an NBA Fit T-shirt, a La Salle centennial celebration umbrella and a green Sprite messenger bag.

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Here’s your chance to take home a cartload of big prizes.

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We asked the 25 winners of our Christmas contest why they read The Philippine STAR.

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If you log on to philstar.com, you’ll notice several bloggers identified with a group called “Wanbol Uni” dishing out comments on the stories and columns published in your favorite section of your favorite newspaper.

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DeSagana Diop (pronounced Sa-Gah-Na Jop) has emerged to be a key stopper in coach Avery Johnson’s scheme of things and is contributing significant minutes, if not stats, in the Phoenix series.
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Pingris, 24, said he doesn’t know where his father, a Frenchman, is or if he’s alive or not. But he’d like to know, reconnect if he’s still alive and learn of his French roots.
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