Ernest Tuazon

catch me at the sidelines 🤸‍♀️ writes for @tiebreakertimes, MA in JRN at @UST1611official

[Tiebreaker Times @tiebreakertimes]

Four days after the tragedy in Aurora that claimed the lives of Divine Adili and Rene Barabonia, Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin broke his silence with an emotional apology, saying he feels he “failed” the families and the players under his care

#ReadMore here 👉 https://t.co/hHAUM94EmM

#UAAPSeason89

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Midlife Halftime argues that Ateneo’s handling of the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili reflects a failure of transparent, compassionate crisis communication, prioritizing PR management over a human-centered response

#ReadMore here 👉 https://t.co/VcJtQqymdo

#UAAPSeason89

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Tom Hovasse influence shapes Gilas Women search for next head coach, by @ErnestTuazon

#ReadMore 👉 https://t.co/wWL2D7uapX

#LabanPilipinas

[Tiebreaker Times @tiebreakertimes]

#UAAPSeason88 From Tai’s System to Monolith’s Machinery: How Ramil de Jesus kept reinventing La Salle

#ReadMore 👉 https://t.co/XUhCVRiJZq

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BREAKING: UST Golden Tigresses’ co-captain Reg Jurado will use her fifth and final playing year come #UAAPSeason89.

Story to follow. | @tiebreakertimes

📸: Fr. Rodel Cansancio, O.P

[The Varsitarian @varsitarianust]

SEASON 88 IS OUR TIME 🐯🏆

#UAAPSeason88 won't repeat itself. It's now or never. #GoUSTe

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Video Editor: James Michael M. Magboo
Producers: Rob Andrew L. Dongiapon and Karis M. Tsang
Animators: Aidan Raphael F. Caluyo and Regina Louise DLC. Sanota
Videographers: Ethan Joshua Nikholai F. Guisama, Chloe Elysse B. Ibañez, Djenhard Yreneo Raphael Y. Sapanhila, Vio Neiro M. Villaescusa, Divina Eloisa Meguines, Joachim Nigel Z. Tanglao, Nadine T. Felismino, Danielle Atienza, and Maximilian Hans R. Briones
Production Assistants: Miguel Angelo B. Marco, Joaquin Edgardo A. Cortez, Kurt Russel Vincent I. Miranda, Clyde Leanne M. Salamatin, and Lilah Mikaela S. Paredes
Audio mixing: John Ezekiel J. Hirro
Song used: “Now or Never” by Kendrick Lamar ft. Mary J. Blige

[Ernest Tuazon @ErnestTuazon]

LOOK: As of 10:30 am, this is the ticket queue situation at the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 3 of the #UAAPSeason88 Men’s Basketball Finals.

Security confirmed that only standing tickets remain available for the do-or-die affair between UP and DLSU. | @tiebreakertimes

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HALFTIME: Guam mounts a 16-3 run to close the first half, but Gilas still leads by 14 points, 50-36.

#FIBAWC | @tiebreakertimes

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END OF 1Q: Gilas Pilipinas races to an early 17-point, 32-15 lead over Guam.

Ramos: 8p (4/4 FG), 2r
Brownlee: 6p, 2r, 2a
Fajardo, Thompson: 5p each

#FIBAWC | @tiebreakertimes

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In his final game with Gila, Japeth Aguilar receives the starting nod in the Philippines' clash against Guam in the 2027 #FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers.

Joining him in the starting five are Justin Brownlee, Junemar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, and Dwight Ramos | @tiebreakertimes

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END OF 3Q: Gilas Pilipinas runs away with a 24-7 third quarter showing, sending Guam down a 64-36 hole heading into the payoff period.

#FIBAWC | @tiebreakertimes

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END OF 1ST HALF: A much better second quarter for Gilas Pilipinas sees the Philippines build a 40-29 advantage over Guam at the half.

Brownlee: 17p, 1r, 1a
Ramos: 8p, 5r, 1a
Quiambao: 7p, 1a

Cruz: 15p, 2r

#FIBAWC | @tiebreakertimes

[Ernest Tuazon @ErnestTuazon]

END OF 1Q: Jericho Cruz keeping Guam in pace with Gilas Pilipinas as both squads are tied at 17-all after the first 10 minutes of action.

Cruz with 13 of Guam’s 17 points, while Justin Brownlee leads Gilas with 7 points.

#FIBAWC | @tiebreakertimes

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Quentin Millora-Brown gets the starting nod in his Gilas Pilipinas debut as the Philippines battles Guam in the #FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers opener.

QMB is joined by Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, Justin Brownlee, and Junemar Fajardo in the starting lineup. | @tiebreakertimes

[Ernest Tuazon @ErnestTuazon]

Be there to cheer on the squads, share those epic moments, and feel the basketball heat! It’s a free event where everyone can come!🔥

[Ernest Tuazon @ErnestTuazon]

Just got my Red Bull Half Court jersey, and I’m excited for the National Finals at Parqal, Aseana City on Oct 25 at 4 PM for some intense 3-on-3 streetball match-ups featuring teams from Manila, Davao and Cebu.

@redbullph #RedBullHalfCourt #NationalFinals #BringIt #redbullph

[The UAAP @uaap_official]

UAAP STATEMENT ON REFEREES FEES

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) would like to clarify the fees of game officials in its basketball tournaments.

Officials’ fees in the collegiate men’s, collegiate women’s, and junior high school boys’ divisions are determined by division and not by gender. They were set following a tiered, merit-based structure, that allows officials—regardless of gender—to perform well in order to officiate crucial games. The system serves as an incentive for game officials to maintain a high performance in officiating. The technical head made recommendations on the structure, which was adopted in consultation with the referees.

Moving forward, while we will still maintain a tiered system, we will ensure that there will be no diminution of fees across all divisions from previous seasons.

The UAAP remains committed to raising officiating standards through a referee development program, which aims to ensure its pool of referees meets FIBA standards. The adoption of the tiered system marks the initial step of the league to elevate these standards.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and reaffirm our commitment to growing the sport and working with the community to empower student-athletes, coaches, and game officials—not only in basketball but across all sports under the UAAP.

[Varsitarian Sports @VSportsUST]

ARE YOU READY? 🐯

#UAAPSeason88 opens today in UST!

#GoUSTe

[Ernest Tuazon @ErnestTuazon]

JUST IN: Two-time UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa is notably absent from Gilas Women’s lineup in the 2025 FIBA U-23 3x3 World Cup.

Still bannered by the trio of Elaine Etang, Cheska Apag, and Tin Cayabyab, Jamanah Meniano replaced Dela Rosa in the lineup. | @tiebreakertimes

📸 SBP

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JUST IN: All eight schools are now represented in Cignal’s UAAP collegiate basketball broadcast panel with the addition of four new analysts.

- Camille Clarin (NU)
- Jed Colonia (Adamson)
- Paul Zamar (UE)
- Kenneth Tuffin (FEU)

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