Inter Church Basketball League Davao

ICBL 17TH CONFERENCE: FEB. 23 TO MAY 04, '08

2008-01-11T18:51:00.000-08:00

CALLING ALL EVANGELICAL CHURCHES!

The much awaited INTER-CHURCH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (ICBL) MAYOR'S CUP SEVENTEENTH CONFERENCE is set to start on February 23 to May 04, 2008 at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

This Seventeenth Conference will have two (2) Divisions:

Division One will allow church-teams with Commercial (A or B) & Collegiate/University Varsity Players (Current or SY June, 2005-March, 2006).

Division Two will only be for church-teams whose players have not played in any Commercial Leagues (A or B) or whose players are not members of any Collegiate/University Varsity Teams from SY March, 2008 to June, 2005. Varsity Players who graduated SY March, 2005 can join this division provided they have not participated in any commercial leagues.

Upon screening by the ICBL Technical Committee, the organizers reserves the right to decide the eligibility of each player based on our own investigation.

New Church-Teams participating in the tournament must submit a "Letter Of Intent" signed by their Senior Pastor. After approval by the ICBL Executive Board, they will be asked to attend a sports ministry seminar before they will submit their requirements.

For more information, you may contact the ICBL Secretariat @ Philippine Challenge, Inc., Ruby-Coral Streets, Marfori Heights Subdivision, Davao City, Philippines. Telephone Numbers (082) 221-2670; 226-4306; Mobile Phone number (0917) 368-0277 look for Melody Milloren. Deadline for the submission of requirements will be on FEBRUARY 15, 2008.

ONE GAME..ONE VISION..ONE LORD

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

ICBL is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by the BAP/SBP under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

Beatitudes wins ICBL 16th Conference title

2007-11-25T23:06:00.000-08:00

BEATITUDES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NIPPED MAA ALLIANCE CHURCH 87-83 in Game 2 of the Best-Of-Three Series Championship round to win the Sixteeth Conference Title in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last November 25, Sunday.

The Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva started strong in the early part of the ballgame as they were determined to wrapped up the quest for another ICBL title against the veteran Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales. Merdardo Ongcoy of Beatitudes topscored with 16 points while former veteran player Immanuel “Nonoy” Bonleon topscored with 23 points on a losing cause. Sharpshooter Charlie Rosauro of Beatitudes was awarded as the Most Valuable Player Award.

In earlier game, Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia took third place as they walloped newcomer Deeper Life Church 91-86.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that “once again we had a very exciting conference. We would like to thank our sponsors from the City Mayor’s Office, City Sports Division Office headed by Mr. Christopher “Bong” Go and the BAP/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas. The ICBL Mayor’s Cup Seventeenth Conference will be on Febuary 09, 2008. We plan to have Division 1 and Division 2 in the upcoming conference.”

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

THE SCORES:

First Game:
Good Shepherd Church 91- Maputi 21, Duran 19, Abillero 18, Cinco 12, Capilar 9, Gomia 6, Meris 4, Basanes 2.

Deeper Life Church 86- Betinala 29, Yoldi 14, Diez 10, Nayal M. 9, Lontok JJ 8, Nayal 7.

Second Game:
Beatitudes 87- Ongcoy 16, Rosauro 13, Yian 9, Decena 8, Garces 7, Young 6, Bangoy 6, Pedrera 6, Herbulario 6, Orlain 4, Navarro 2, Labaya 2.

Maa Alliance 83- Bonleon I. 23, Bonleon A. 20, Bustalino 14, Pepito 5, Ramos 4, Dumalag 4, Oclarit 4, Santander 3.

Beatitudes nips Good Shepherd 111-67

2007-11-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

TITLECONTENDER BEATITUDES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NIPPED MAA ALLIANCE CHURCH 111-67 in Game 1 of the Best-Of-Three Series Championship round in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last November 24, Saturday.

The Sulpicio Lines sponsored Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva took charged only in the midway of the second quarter with a 10-0 against the veteran Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales. The dynamic duo of highleaper Arnold Garces and sharpshooter Charlie Rosauro combined with 38 points while Dondie Dabon topscored for Maa Alliance with 15 points on a losing cause. Beatitudes led by 8 points at the first canto 47-39.

Game 2 Finals will be played on November 25, Sunday at the Almendras gym right after the battle for third place at 1:00 pm between Good Shepherd Church and Deeper Life Church. If necessary, Game 3 will be played on December 02, Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Almendras gym.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

THE SCORES:

Beatitudes 111- Garces 25, Rosauro 13, Orlain 12, Ongcoy 11, Pedrera 11, Decena 10, Young 8, Navarro 7, Labaya 6, Yian 5, Bangoy 2, Herbulario 1.

Maa Alliance 67- Dabon 15, Santander 12, Bonleon A. 7, Bonleon I. 7, Pinto J. 6, Pinto L. 6, Ramos 6, Bustalino 2, Dumalag 2, Oclarit 2, Tabalba 2.

Beatitudes shocks Good Shepherd 90-80, enters finals

2007-11-18T22:55:00.000-08:00

TITLECONTENDERS BEATITUDES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND MA-A ALLIANCE CHURCH won their respective semifinal round games in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference last November 18, Sunday over at the Bankerohan Gym, Davao City.

The Sulpicio Lines sponsored Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva shocked the highly favorite defending champion Good Shepherd Church 90-80 in their semifinal round knock-out match. Beatitudes struggled in their offense in the first half but highleaper Arnold Garces and sharpshooter Vicente Pedrera took matters in their own hands as they combined a total of 35 points. Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia dynamic duo of former MVP Edwin Abillero and Cyril Cawaling combined a total of 30 points on a losing cause. Beatitudes led by 9 points at the first canto 48-39.

In earlier game, Maa Alliance Church bested newcomer Deeper Life Church 110-100 to enter the finals. Maa Alliance Church led all the way in the early part of the ballgame but former Davao Eagles Arvin Bonleon connected with 2 consecutive 3 point shots to take the lead with 24 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Maa Alliance Playmaker Alvin Pepito tospscored with 24 points while Deeper Life pointguard Mark Nayal topscored with 26 points on a losing cause.

ICBL Duterte Cup Best-Of-Three Series Championship Game 1 Finals will start on November 24, Saturday at 10:00 am at the Almendras Gym. Game 2 will be played on November 25, Sunday right after the Battle for Third Place between Good Shepherd Church and Deeper Life Church at 1:30 pm. Game 3 if necessary, will be played on December 01, Saturday at the Almendras Gym.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

ICBL 17TH CONFERENCE: NEW FORMAT

2007-11-11T22:54:00.000-08:00

THE INTER-CHURCH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (ICBL) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE headed by Pastor Gary V. Visitacion, CSC will have two (2) divisions when the ICBL Seventeenth Season unveils this coming February 09 to April 27, 2008.

As part of our evaluation, this last conference we had a number of former commercial, college/university varsity players playing in our league. We also saw a lot of new, young upcoming players join ICBL. In order to balance the competition, we will be having Division 1 (for teams having current/former commercial players, former & current active college/university players in their line-up) and Division 2 (for teams having no current/former commercial A & B players, no former/active college/university varsity players). Players who are playing under the College Division 2 teams of the Gaisano South Cup 2007 are considered regular players and will be allowed to play as regular players under ICBL Divison 2.

More information will be dessiminated to interested churches who will join the ICBL Seventeenth Conference this coming February, 2008.

Good Shepherd wallops UMC 107-60, enters semis

2007-11-11T18:26:00.000-08:00

DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH WALLOPED WINLESS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 107-60 to grabbed the last semifinals birth in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League Duterte Cup at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia showed no mercy from the opening tiff off of the ballgame. The never-say-die attitude of the Coach Rolando Sancho mentored will face the number one team Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva. Mark Maputi topscored for GSC with 14 points while Jasper del Rosario of UMC topscored with 13 points on a losing cause.

In the maingame, the Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship continued its winning streak when they shocked Deeper Life Church 100-95.

In their own semifinal match, Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales will face the youthful Deeper Life Church of Pastor Dick Togonon. Winners of both semifinal match will face each other for the best-of-three series championship game.

The semifinal round is set to be played this coming November 18, Sunday at the Almendras Gym starting at 1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church plays Deeper Life Church to be followed by the defending champion Good Shepherd Church battling Beatitudes Christian Fellowship.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

16TH CONFERENCE NOVEMBER GAME SKED

2007-11-05T23:21:00.000-08:00

NOVEMBER 03, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs United Methodist Church
3:00 pm Deeper Life Church vs Real Life Ministries

NOVEMBER 04, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Temple Of Praise C/F vs Good Shepherd Church
2:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Deeper Life Church
4:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs United Methodist Church (game reset)

NOVEMBER 10, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Maa Alliance Church vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church
2:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Temple Of Praise C/F

NOVEMBER 11, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Good Shepherd Church vs United Methodist Church
3:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Deeper Life Church
*End Of Elimination Round*

NOVEMBER 18, SUNDAY (SEMIFINAL ROUND)
Venue: Bankerohan Gym
1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church (2) vs Deeper Life Church (3)
3:00 pm Beatitudes C/F (1) vs Good Shepherd Church (4)

NOVEMBER 24, Saturday
Venue: Almendras Gym
Best-Of-Three Championship Series
10:00 am Beatitudes C/F vs Maa Alliance Church (Game 1 Finals)

NOVEMBER 25, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
Best-Of-Three Championship Series
1:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Deeper Life Church (3rd Place)
2:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Maa Alliance Church (Game 2 Finals)

DECEMBER 02, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
Best-Of-Three Championship Series
2:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Maa Alliance Church
(Game 3 Finals, if necessary)

Good Shepherd dumps Temple Of Praise 88-69

2007-11-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH DUMPED TEMPLE OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 88-69 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last November 04, Sunday.

The Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia kept their hopes alive for a semifinal birth when they won against Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo R. Calisang. Holy Cross Stalwart Rodolfo Duran topscored for Good Shepherd with 23 points while Rhean Telewik and Leo Lascano had 13 points apiece on a losing cause.

It was also a emotional game for Cebu-bound Temple of Praise pointguard Rofranco P. Suico who bid goodbye to his teammates as he will be playing for Asian College Of Technology (ACT) under the mentorship of Coach Lawrence “Tata” Merced in Cebu City starting this November. Suico who averages 24 points per game, 3 rebounds & 5 assists caught the eye first of Coach Alfonso “Al” Solis who was recently in Davao for the 2nd ICBL Invitational League. He personally endorsed Suico to play for ACT.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that “this is not the first time that some of our players playing for ICBL has been discovered by our league partners in Cebu City. Last January, during the 1st ICBL Invitational League in Cebu, two (2) of our players from River Of God Church were also offered to play for a University in Cebu City. Frank Suico is our third player being discovered in ICBL. We are very happy & proud of his achievements. He will receive full scholarship at ACT, free board & lodging and a monthly allowance.”

ICBL games this November 10, Saturday, starting at 1:30pm defending champion Good Shepherd Church battles United Methodist, at 3:00 pm Beatitudes Christian Fellowship will face Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship and at 4:30 pm Maa Alliance Church plays Real Life Ministries. The venue will be announce later.ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

TEAM STANDINGS: AS OF NOVEMBER 04, SUNDAY

CHURCH-TEAM W L

Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 4 0

Maa Alliance Church 4 1

Deeper Life Church 4 2

Real Life Ministries 3 2

Temple Of Praise C/F 3 3

Good Shepherd Church 2 3

1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church 1 5

United Methodist Church 0 5

Aces-Cebu wins 2nd ICBL National Title

2007-10-31T17:17:00.000-07:00

THE MINISTRY-ORIENTED ACES-LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FROM CEBU CITY proved that they are much prepared and ready to grabbed the championship title when they shocked the Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 84-75 in the winner take all Inter-Church Basketball League Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament at the Gaisano South Citimall Skygym, Ilustre Street, Davao City last October 31, Wednesday.

The Cebuanos took a strong start in the first quarter as American player Joshua Manthe together with bullstrong Jojo “Baby Shaq” Omandan controlled the boards. But the Sulpicio backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship mentored by Allan Josol tried to hang on as they were trailing the Cebuanos in the first half. The Alfonso “Al” Solis mentored Aces-Cebu finally had a 8-0 run in the final quarter to grabbed the title from the Davawenos. University of Visayas Michael Cantonao won the Most Valuable Player Award and topscored with 23 points while former Holy Child Stalwart Charlie Rosauro of Beatitudes had 13 points on a losing cause.

In the earlier game, Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia won third place as they nipped Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pasor Wilfredo R. Calisang 79-69.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that “We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support because without them our tournament will never be successful. Also I am happy to announce that the Third ICBL Invitational Tournament will be held in Metro Manila to be hosted by ICBL-Manila on October, 2008.”

The Second ICBL Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament is sponsored by the Davao City Mayor’s Office, Davao City Sports Office, Sulpicio Lines, HARK Marketing, United Pharmacy, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Challenge, Inc. and BAP/SBP Regional Office under Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

The Final Score:
Aces-Cebu 84 – Cantonao 23, Manthe 21, Omandam 10, Garcia 6, Arpay 5, Filoteo 5, Gonzales 4, Peteno 4, Reyes 4 & Caparros 2.

Beatitudes-Dvo 75 – Rosauro 13, Nunes 11, Pedrera 11, Garces 9, Labaya 8, Decena 6, Orlain 5, Ongcoy 5, Herbulario 2, Bangoy 2, Yian 2 & Young 1.

Aces-Living Word Ministry Highlights

2007-10-30T06:24:00.001-07:00

Aces-Living Word Ministry Highlights

2007-10-30T06:16:00.000-07:00

Aces-Living Word Highlights in Davao...

2007-10-28T06:59:00.001-07:00

ACES-Living Word Hightlights in Davao...

2007-10-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

My First Sunday Sermon in Davao!

2007-10-28T06:21:00.000-07:00

The ACES Basketball Team, a ministry of Living Word Christian Ministries of Pastor Mel Caparros based in Cebu City was invited to minister at Grace Baptist Church, a fundamental baptist church of ABWAY.

We visit this church at least once a month to minister to the congregation. One of the reasons why we support this church is that Pastor Sam Pascual who is the Senior Pastor is also into sports ministry. His church has been part of ICBL for the last nine (9) years.

Timothy Joseph or TJ as he fondly called was assigned to share the message that. TJ was just recently commissioned to be a minister just last October 21 in their church in Cebu City.

When TJ was sharing the message, I could really feel the Holy Spirit ministering to all of us. I was just blessed by the testimony of this young man who gave his life to the Lord at a very young age. Pastor Sam even mentioned before the end of the service that he would like to invite TJ again in their church.

I believe that TJ and even the whole ACES team has been a blessing to the churches here in Davao and even to the young players.

To TJ, Grace and I are so proud of you!

We pray that our partnership in the sports ministry would continue to give glory & honor to our God.

2nd ICBL Invitational Tournament

2007-10-23T15:17:00.000-07:00

October 27, Saturday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Deeper Life Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
3:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs United Methodist Church (Exhibition)
4:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

October 28, Sunday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Real Life Ministries vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

2nd ICBL Invitational Tournament
3:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
3:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Temple Of Praise C/F
5:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Good Shepherd Church

October 29, Monday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Good Shepherd Church
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Temple Of Praise C/F

October 30, Tuesday
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Beatitudes C/F

October 31, Wednesday
Venue: Gaisano South Cititmall SkyGym
3:00 pm Battle for Third Place
4:30 pm Championship Game
6:00 pm Closing & Awarding Ceremonies

Aces-Living Word joins ICBL Tournament

2007-10-23T02:46:00.000-07:00

THE ACES-LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES BASED IN CEBU CITY is set to arrive this weekend for the upcoming Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament which is set to begin this coming October 27-31, 2007 at the Gaisano South Citimall Skygym.

The Aces-Living Word Christian Ministries of Pastor Mel Caparros will be mentored by former PBA Player and MVBA Arthro Kontra Arthritis Head Coach Alfonso “Al” Solis. Leading the cast are American Division 1 player Joshua Manthe 6’9, Arthro stalwart Lody Garcia 6’3, Tidol Reyes 6’1, Fritz Gonzales 6’2, Ryan Arpay 6’1 and playmaker and spitfire TJ Caparros 5’9.

Earlier this year, the Aces-Living Word bowed to the defending champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva during the 1st ICBL Invitional Tournament held in Cebu City last Janaury, 2007. But Aces-Living Word has reinforced their line-up with high leaper Joshua Manthe, bullstrong Lordy Garcia & spitfire TJ Caparros.

Four (4) church-teams are set to participate in the five (5) league. Leading the cast are the Sulpicio Lines backed ICBL National Invitational Champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva, ICBL Fifteen Conference Champion Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia and Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo R. Calisang.

Beatitudes wallops Good Shepherd 97-76

2007-10-14T23:34:00.000-07:00

TITLECONTENDER BEATITUDES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALLOPED DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH 97-76 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last October 14, Sunday.

The Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva managed to take control only in the final minutes of the ballgame after trailing from the opening tip off. Former Holy Child Reds player Charlemagne Rosauro topscored for Beatitudes with 18 points while former MVP Edwin Abillero topscored for Good Shepherd with 28 points on a losing cause. Good Shepherd led by 8 points at the first canto 44-36.

In the earlier game, titlecontender Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales continued it’s winning streak by dumping Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo R. Calisang 119-108. John Mark Pinto and Carlo Pinto topscored with 15 points apiece while Rofranco Suico topscored 29 points on a losing cause.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 21, Sunday at the Almendras Gym. Maa Alliance Church will face United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm. While Deeper Life Church plays Real Life Ministries at 2:30 pm. In the maingame, Beatitudes Christian Fellowship battles winless First Davao Missionary Baptist Church at 4:00 pm. No ICBL games will be scheduled on October 20, Saturday.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

TEAM STANDINGS: as of 14 October 2007
CHURCH-TEAM W L
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 3 0
Deeper Life Church 3 0
Maa Alliance Church 2 1
Real Life Ministries 2 1
Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship 2 2
Good Shepherd Church 1 3
1st Davao Baptist Missionary Church 1 3
United Methodist Church 0 4

MAC shocks GSC 88-79

2007-10-07T23:27:00.000-07:00

TITLECONTENDER MAA ALLIANCE CHURCH SHOCKED DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH 88-79 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym) last October 07, Sunday.

The Maa Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales showed to much veteran moves in the early part of the ballgame. Former Holy Child Stalwart John Mark Pinto topscored for Alliance with 29 points while former MVP Edwin Abillero topscored for Good Shepherd with 18 points on a losing cause. Maa Alliance Church led by 8 points at the first Canto 46-38.

In the maingame, the Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva walloped newcomer Real Life Ministries of Pastor Emmanuel Marzon 121-72. Aldy Herbulario topscored for Beatitudes with 20 points while Jonesio Bacaro topscored for Real Life with 16 points on a losing cause. Beatitudes led by 23 points at the first canto 60-37.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 13, Saturday. Winless First Davao Missionary Baptist Church battles fellow cellar dweller United Methodist Church at 1:30 pm. Defending champion Good Shepherd Church will face the dangerous Deeper Life Church at 3:00 pm.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

TEAM STANDINGS: as of October 07, 2007
Church-Team W L
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 2 0
Deeper Life Church 2 0
Real Life Ministries 2 1
Temple Of Praise C/F 2 1
Good Shepherd Church 1 1
Maa Alliance Church 1 1
1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church 0 3
United Methodist Church 0 3

BAP/SBP Executive Director

2007-10-03T00:18:00.000-07:00

After months of just talking over the phone, finally I have met our new BAP/SBP Executive Director Patrick C. Gregorio. Patrick who flew in Friday night (September 28) met with Regino "Boy" Cua, BAP Regional Director together with some media personalities and myself to discuss the programs that his office is spearheading.

Gregorio said "We will have national training center and a nationwide inter-collegiate league." He said the national inter-collegiate league won't be in any way compete with existing tournaments like the Champions League of veteran Coach Joe Lipa. Gregorio added "They can continue with their programs, since theirs are private initiative, while we are still conceptualizing the BAP/SBP program."

It was a very fruitful meeting. Patrick is a man of vision plus he wants to see that our basketball development program in the country will really start in the grassroots level.

To Patrick, more power to you my friend!

God bless you...

Deeper Life Church wallops UMC 85-71

2007-10-01T01:31:00.000-07:00

TITLECONTENDER DEEPER LIFE CHURCH CONTINUED IT’S WINNING STREAK AS THEY WALLOPED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 85-71 in the ongoing Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

The Pastor Dick Togonon managed Deeper Life Church took control of the ballgame in the early part of the first half. Mark Nayal continued to be the lead scorer for DLC with 21 points while Jasper del Rosario topscored for UMC with 20 points on a losing cause. DLC led by 20 points at the first canto.

In the maingame. Newcomer Real Life Ministries of Pastor Emmanuel Marzon entered the winning column by dumping highly favored Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship 101-93. Mariano Ramos of RLM topscored with 21 points while Jestony Gonzales topscored for TOPCF with 22 points on a losing cause.

ICBL games will resume this coming October 06, Saturday at the Almendras Gym. Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship battles First Davao Missionary Baptist Church at 1:30 pm to be followed by the game between Real Life Ministries and United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

Game Schedule: 16th Conference

2007-09-23T23:43:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER 23, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Opening Ceremony
1:30 pm Good Shepherd vs First Davao Missionary Baptist Church
3:00 pm Ma-a Alliance Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship

SEPTEMBER 29, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Temple Of Praise vs United Methodist Church
3:00 pm Deeper Life Church vs First Davao Missionary Baptist Church

SEPTEMBER 30, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Deeper Life Church vs United Methodist Church
2:30 pm Real Life Ministries vs Temple Of Praise

OCTOBER 06, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm TOPCF vs First Davao Missionary Baptist Church
3:00 pm Real Life Ministries vs United Methodist Church

OCTOBER 07, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Good Shepherd Church
3:00 pm Beatitudes Christian Fellowship vs Real Life Ministries

OCTOBER 13, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church vs United Methodist Church
3:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Deeper Life Church

OCTOBER 14, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
3:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship

OCTOBER 20, SATURDAY
*NO GAMES*

OCTOBER 21, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
*NO GAMES PLAYED*

OCTOBER 27, SATURDAY
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Temple Of Praise C/F vs Deeper Life Ministries
3:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs United Methodist Church
4:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

OCTOBER 28, SUNDAY
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
1:30 pm Real Life Ministries vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

2nd ICBL National Tournament
3:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
3:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Temple Of Praise C/F
5:00 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Good Shepherd Church

OCTOBER 29, MONDAY
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Good Shepherd Church
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Temple Of Praise C/F

OCTOBER 30, TUESDAY
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Temple Of Praise C/F
4:30 pm Aces-Living Word (Cebu) vs Beatitudes C/F

OCTOBER 31, WEDNESDAY
Venue: Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym
3:00 pm Battle for Third Place
4:30 pm Championship Game
6:00 pm Awarding & Closing Ceremonies

NOVEMBER 03, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs United Methodist Church
3:00 pm Deeper Life Church vs Real Life Ministries

NOVEMBER 04, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Temple Of Praise C/F vs Good Shepherd Church
2:30 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Deeper Life Church
4:00 pm Beatitudes C/F vs United Methodist Church (game reset)

NOVEMBER 10, SATURDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym
12:00 nn Good Shepherd Church vs United Methodist Church
1:30 pm Beatitudes C/F vs Temple Of Praise C/F
3:00 pm Maa Alliance Church vs 1st Dvo Missionary Baptist Church

NOVEMBER 11, SUNDAY

GSC wallops FDMBC 96-73 on opening day

2007-09-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

THE DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH made their presence felt when they demolished newcomer First Davao Missionary Baptist Church 96-73 in the opening day last September 23, Sunday of the Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference over at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

Former MVP Edwin Abillero Jr. of Good Shepherd Church scored game-high of 15 points while Mineheart Adlawan topscored for FDMBC with 17 points on a losing cause. The Pastor Danilo Gomia managed Good Shepherd Church took control of in the early part of the ballgame. Good Shepherd led by 17 points at the first canto 52-35.

The Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship drew first blood as they walloped the highly veteran Ma-a Alliance Church116-79. The Allan Josol mentored Beatitudes Christian Fellowship also sponsored by Ed Sandoval of Joysans Tailoring showed too much firepower as they led the Ma-a Alliance Church with 9 points at the first canto 57-48. Beatitudes Gener Orlain topscored with 16 points while former Holy Child Stalwart John Pinto topscored for Ma-a Alliance with 13 points on a losing cause.

Nine (9) church-teams are currently participating in the ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference. They will play a single round robin. Top four teams will proceed to the semifinal round (1 vs 4 & 2 vs 3), winners will proceed to the best-of-three championship round while the losers will play for third place.

ICBL games will be played every Saturdays and Sundays at the Almendras Gym starting at 1:30 pm.

ICBL Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

ICBL 16TH CONF STARTS SEPT 23, '07

2007-09-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

All is set for the set of the Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Duterte Cup Sixteenth Conference this comng September 23, 2007 Sunday at the Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

A total of Eight (8) Church-teams will participate in this tournament headed by back-to-back champion Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia, the Sulpicio Lines backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship of Pastor Alex Villanueva, Ma-a Alliance Church of Pastor Samuel Sales, Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pastor Wilfredo Calisang together with newcomers Real Life Ministries of Pastor Eman Marzon, First Missionary Baptist Church of Pastor William Rodriguez, United Methodist Church of Pastor David Casmiano and Deeper Life Church of Pastor Dick Togonon.

Two games are set to be played after a short opening ceremony set at 1:00 PM. The eight church-teams will play a single round robin where the top four teams will proceed to semifinal round. The number one team will face number four while number two plays number three team in a knock-out match. Winners will proceed to the best-of-three championship series while losers battles for third place.

ICBL games will be played every Saturdays and Sundays at the Almendras Gym starting at 1:30 PM.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by BAP/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas Region XI under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

ICBL 2007 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

2007-08-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

The Second Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) National Tournament will be on October 27-31, 2007 here in Davao City.

A total of Six (6) church-teams will be coming from Manila, Cebu City and Davao City. Representing Manila will be the Grace Gospel Church of Hans Dee and WIM-Cavite of Pastor Francisco B. Sanchez. Cebu City church-teams will be represented by Praise Cathedral of Coach Lawrence "Tata" Merced and Aces-Living Word of Coach Alfonso "Al" Solis. Our Davao City church-teams will be represented by River Of God of Pastor Blair Cuares and Grace Baptist Church of Pastor Samuel Pascual.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that "I have met with the pastors and coaches of the different church-teams in Cebu and Manila. The church-teams that will be coming from Cebu and Manila will be very strong. I have advise our Davao teams to really prepare for this tournament. Currently, we are the defending champion."

Preparations are underway for this big event in Davao City. We are hoping that this will helped boost the interest of other evangelical churches to join ICBL in the future. As you all know already that ICBL is now a national league.

ICBL is a ministry of Philippine Challenge and sanctioned by BAP/SBP under regional director Mr. Regino "Boy" Cua.

ICBL 16TH CONFERENCE SEPT. 08 TO NOV. 25, 2007

2007-08-05T18:49:00.000-07:00

The much awaited Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Cup 2007 Sixteenth Conference is set to begin this coming September 08 to November 25, 2007 at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

Only twelve (12) church-teams will be allowed to join in this current conference. The twelve church-teams will be divided into two brackets, each bracket will play a single round robin and the top four (4) church-teams will proceed to the quarterfinal round, then semifinal round of which winners will play for the best-of-three series championship round while the losers will play for third place.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL Director said "that we are very excited that once again it is ICBL season again. Currently, we are still screening the applicants for the Sixteenth Conference. Only those church-teams who are qualified to will be accepted by the ICBL executive committee."

For more information, they can call or visit the ICBL Secretariat c/o Philippine Challenge, Inc., Ruby-Coral Streets, Marfori Heights Subdivision, Davao City or call Telephone Nos. (082) 221-2670 or 226-4306.

ICBL Cup 2007 is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by BAP/SBP under Regional Director Regino "Boy" Cua.

ICBL Games Highlights...

2007-05-30T19:57:00.000-07:00

Good Shepherd Church wins ICBL Title...

2007-05-27T19:56:00.001-07:00

DEFENDING CHAMPION GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH won their second championship title in two consecutive conferences against Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 92-82 last May 26, Saturday. The Pastor Danilo Gomia managed Good Shepherd Church showed a lot of heart and soul in the ballgame even if they were down by 15 points in the third quarter. But focus and determination gave the youthful Good Shepherd Church dribblers to win against the bigger and more experience Beatitudes Christian Fellowship. Good Shepherd Church won Game One 107-100 last May 19, 2007.

Former Most Valuable Player (MVP) Edwin Abillero of Good Shepherd Church who topscored during Game Two with 24 points grabbed his second MVP Award. Edwin Abillero showed discipline and leadership in his team. Always delivering crucial points when the chips are down for the team.

To the Good Shepherd Church basketball team our congratulations and hope to see you guys next conference. Hopefully this time, A Grand Slam Title for the team.

God bless!

God made a big difference in my life...

2007-04-17T22:49:00.000-07:00

Before I came to know God, my life had no direction. I believed so much in myself. My family is very religious but I never understood what the bible is all about but deep inside me I know there was a God.

Finally a friend of mine invited me to attend their church service. When I attended their church, I realized that the pastor was preaching about my life and mentioned that if I only let God run my life, I would be a changed person. God is really true to his word, I accepted Christ and became born-again.

Also what excite me was that the church had a basketball team. I was asking God if he would allow me to be part of the team, I would dedicate my life in serving Him through the sports ministry. Well, God honored my prayer, now I am part of the team and I am enjoying every minute of it. This time playing for the Lord. I now put God first in everything I do especially during our games.

I hope I can always be a big influence to my teammates and also to the other team.

Praise the Lord!

Gene Alfred Pallada

GAME SCHEDULE: May 26 & 27, 2007

2007-04-03T20:33:00.000-07:00

April 01, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:30 pm GBC-A vs Good Shepherd Church
3:00 pm GBC-B vs River Of God Church

April 07, Saturday (No Game)

April 08, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm TOPCF-B vs Maa Alliance Church
2:30 pm GBC-A vs TOPCF-B
4:00 pm GBC-B vs Household Of Faith

April 14, Saturday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm TOPCF-A vs Good Shepherd Church
2:30 pm TOPCF-B vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship
4:00 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Household Of Faith

April 15, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Maa Alliance Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship
2:30 pm GBC-A vs Household Of Faith
4:00 pm TOPCF-B vs River Of God Church

April 21, Saturday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm TOPCF-A vs Household Of Faith
2:30 pm GBC-B vs Maa Alliance Church
4:00 pm River Of God vs Good Shepherd Church

April 22, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Household Of Faith vs Good Shepherd Church
2:30 pm GBC-A vs GBC-B
4:00 pm River Of God vs Beatitudes C/F

April 28, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
10:00 am TOPCF-A vs TOPCF-B
11:30 am Household Of Faith vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship
1:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Grace Baptist Church Team B

April 29, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs TOPCF-B
2:30 pm TOPCF-B vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship
4:00 pm River Of God Church vs Grace Baptist Church Team A

May 05, Saturday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm TOPCF-A vs River Of God
2:30 pm GBC-B vs Beatitudes
4:00 pm GBC-A vs Maa Alliance Church

May 06, Sunday, Almendras Gym
1:00 pm GBC-A vs Beatitudes
2:30 pm GBC-B vs TOPCF-B
4:00 pm River Of God vs Maa Alliance Church

End of Eilimination Round...

May 12, Saturday, Semifinal Round
Venue: Sky Gym, Gaisano Citimall
1:30 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Temple Of Praise Team A
3:00 pm River Of God Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship

May 19, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
Game 1 Championship Round (Best-Of-Three)
Good Shepherd vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship

May 26, Saturday, Sky Gym, Gaisano Citimall
1:00 pm River Of God vs TOPCF-A (Battle for Third Place)
2:30 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship (Game 2 Finals)

May 27, Sunday, Almendras Gym
2:00 pm Good Shepherd Church vs Beatitudes Christian Fellowship
(Game 3 Finals - if necessary)

GAME RESULTS AS OF MAY 26, 2007

2007-04-03T20:29:00.000-07:00

March 31, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
TOPCF 76, Maa Alliance 63
TOPCF 57, Household Of Faith 42

April 01, Sunday, Almendras Gym
Good Shepherd 74, GBC-A 66
GBC-B 82, River Of God 75 (Game forfieted in favor of River Of God)

April 08, Sunday, Almendras Gym
TOPCF-B 89, Maa Alliance 82
TOPCF-A 98, GBC-A 97
GBC-B 76, Household Of Faith 58

April 14, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
Good Shepherd 96, TOPCF-A 74
TOPCF-B 99, Beatitudes C/F 95
Maa Alliance 98, Household Of Faith 85

April 15, Sunday, Almendras Gym
Beatitudes C/F 87, Maa Alliance Church 82
GBC-A 72, Household Of Faith 54
River Of God 90, TOPCF-B 83

April 21, Saturday, Almendras Gym
TOPCF-A 91, Household Of Faith 77
GBC-B 20, Maa Alliance Church 0 (GBC-B winner by forfeiture as Maa Alliance)
Good Shepherd Church 95, River Of God 87

April 22, Sunday, Almendras Gym
Good Sherpherd Church 98, Household Of Faith 50
GBC-A 77, GBC-B 70
River Of God 78, Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 77

April 28, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
TOPCF-B 97, TOPCF-A 89
Beatitudes 20, Household Of Faith 0 (Beatitudes winner by forteiture)
GBC-B 84, Good Shepherd 81

April 29, Sunday, Almendras Gym
Good Shepherd 99, TOPCF-B 86
Beatitudes 110, TOPCF-A 84
River Of God 82, GBC-A 56

May 05, Saturday, Almendras Gym
River Of God 105, TOPCF-A 75
Beatitudes 78, GBC-B 75
Maa Alliance 90, GBC-A 81

May 06, Sunday, Almendras Gym
Beatitudes 103, GBC-A 56
TOPCF-B 78, GBC-B 71
River Of God 136, Maa Alliance 122

May 12, Saturday, Sky Gym, Gaisano Citimall
Semi-Final Round:
Good Shepherd (1) 99, TOPCF-A (4) 86
Beatitudes (3) 81, River Of God (2) 79

May 19, Saturday, Garden Oases Basketball Court
Game 1 - Championship Round
Good Shepherd 107, Beatitudes 100

May 26, Saturday, Sky Gym, Gaisano Citimall
Battle for Third Place
River Of God 101, TOPCF-A 83

Game 2 -Championship Round
Good Shepherd 92, Beatitudes 82
(Good Shepherd Church wins ICBL Title)

Basketball is my favorite sport...

2007-04-03T19:35:00.000-07:00

My life did not have any directions before, I was confused and hopeless. In fact, I could say my life was very boring not discounting the many problems I have to face.

One day, a friend of mine invited me to attend a fellowship meeting. I did not know anything about what he was talking. Anyways, I attended the fellowship and discovered that they were talking about God. One of the things that excite me with the fellowship was everybody was very happy, excited and having fun. Then someone shared to me about the love of God, that I needed to have a personal relationship with Him. I realized why my life is hopeless, boring, confused because I did not have a personal relationship with the Lord. That afternoon I gave my life to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Then our pastor announce that they were having a tryout for the church basketball team. Because I love to play the game, I tried out for the team which eventually made me a member. Now I am very happy with my life, enjoying the skills and the talents that God has given me.

Now I am playing for His glory and sharing the love of Jesus to players and friends I meet.

I thanked the organizers of the Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) for giving me the opportunity to play the sport I love and at the same time share my personal relationship with the Lord.

To God be the Glory!

Karlo Ivanne Pillerin

ICBL GAME HIGHLIGHTS...

2007-03-27T21:22:00.000-07:00

ICBL-15TH CONFERENCE

2007-03-27T21:13:00.000-07:00

LAST MARCH 17, SATURDAY we started our much-awaited Inter-Church Basketball League (ICBL) Fifteenth Conference at the Almendras Gym. A total of nine (9) church-teams were accepted to participate in this very exciting ministry activity.

Once again our different church-teams are looking forward for the next two and a half months of having regular ministry with their players.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Baptist Basketball, Perth, WA headed by Brian Ashley for their partnership with our league for the last two (2) years.

To all participating church-teams always remember "IT IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME".

ICBL CEBU NETS TOURNAMENT

2007-03-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

Recently, Grace and I went to Cebu City to grace the opening of the ICBL-Nets Cebu City basketball tournament which was participated by two (2) church teams coming from Davao City & Cebu City.
This was one of our vision of bringing ICBL to Cebu City and Metro Manila in the future. Former PBA players Coach Lawrence "Tata" Merced and Coach Alfonso "Al" Solis organized the opening of this short league.
One of the objectives of the league was to established a strong sports ministry amongst the different church teams. Allowing them to see that they can use basketball as a tool to do missions activity in their community and other places in the country.
We were very happy with the result of the short league. We look forward for another session in Cebu City this coming summer.

BAP/SBP UNITY CONGRESS

2007-03-27T20:47:00.000-07:00

LAST FEBRUARY 05, 2007 Grace and I were invited to attend the BAP/SBP Unity Congress held in Dusit Hotel, Metro Manila.
The objective of this unity congress was to unite the two basketball governing bodies of the Philippines namely Basketball Association of the Philippines which we represent and Pilipinas Basketball mostly from the porfessional league.
A lot of big names in Philippine Basketball was present together with the FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann..
The result of the meeting was very positive, the two bodies agreed to unite and work together for the success of Philippine basketball.
The new name will be Basketball Association of the Philippines/Samahang Basketbolista ng Pilipinas.

Good Shepherd Church wins ICBL Championship Crown

2006-11-12T22:26:00.000-08:00

NEWCOMER THE JESUS CHRIST GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH grabbed the championship crown against the defending champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 80-79 in the ongoing ICBL Fourteenth Conference Game 2 of the Best-Of-Three series last November 12, Sunday at the Davao City Recreation Center.

Power forward Edwin Abillero was also chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). To personal award the championship trophies was ICBL Director Pastor Gary Visitacion together with the ICBL board. Good Shepherd Church also took Game 1 in the best-of-three series 82-73 last November 05, 2006.

ICBL Fifteenth Conference will start on February 17 to April 29, 2007. To all our participating church-teams, BAP Officials and BARECOM referees and the local government of Davao City, our deep gratitude and appreaciation for your support.

Until next conference...

BAP NATIONAL CONGRESS HIGHLIGHTS...

2006-10-15T19:35:00.000-07:00

BAP PRESIDENT...

2006-10-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

LAST October 11-13 2006, I had the chance to attend the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) National Congress held at the Aloha Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Our ICBL organization has been an official member of the BAP for the last seven (7) years. I had the chance to meet the "big names" in Philippine basketball. One of them was our former Senator Joey D. Lina, who just resigned as our BAP President during the congress.

I was given the chance to speak during the congress. In fact, my message focus more on the leadership of Senator Lina, who I believe is a christian. I had a short talk with him personally before the meeting started and I tried to convince him not to resign as we need leaders like him who stand on righteousness.

But he told me pastor that it was a very hard decision to make but this would be the best option to make in our beleaguered organization. I believe BAP and Philippine Basketball lost a great leader that day.

I told our former president, that I will continue to pray for him and support his leadership in any capacity.

To our former BAP President Joey D. Lina, I salute you sir...

Ptr. Gary Visitacion, CSC
ICBL Director

God changed my life...

2006-09-27T20:07:00.000-07:00

I am the fourth child of six siblings in the family. My plan is to become a successful Architect.

During my growing years, I only had my father as my teacher, buddy & best friend. He showed me what was life was all about, like enjoying being with friends, drinking and experiencing the “night life”. Above all, I was always scared to come home because for sure my parents would fight and argue regarding my father’s lifestyle. To be honest, I never enjoyed it. Yes, we were living a good life but there was no peace at home.

Not until, I started to ask God about “is this what life is all about?” If this is what it is, for sure I don’t want to live in this kind of life. So I started to search for the truth because I believe there is a God who loves us and don’t want us to destroy our lives.

One day somebody shared to us about the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. When I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Savior, things have changed for the better. The whole family now attends our weekly bible study and church service. The greatest miracle is that the whole family is serving the Lord.

I thank God for allowing me to be part of our church basketball team. This has allowed me to meet new friends and share to them the Lord Jesus Christ. I really enjoy my ministry in sports. I did not realize that God can use basketball as a vehicle to glorify Him.

I realize that ICBL is really a different league, it has taught me that it is not a matter of winning the game but the matter of trying our best for the Lord.

Clint Alamin Manguhig
Player, River Of God Church Basketball Team

GAME HIGHLIGHTS: SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2006

2006-09-26T22:44:00.000-07:00

A Source of Change (Testimony of Coach Rael Diaz)

2006-09-19T20:04:00.000-07:00

I was born with a different eye defect (partially cross-eyed). I grew up with a lot of resentments. In short, I was a very insecure person even up to the point of asking God why was I born this way.

As a person I really love the game of basketball. Because of my interest in the sport, I started to get involve in basketball clinics and even knowing how to officiate a game. My involvement with sports resulted to coaching a local high school team in our area. Soon I was invited by a pastor to coach his church-team that was going to join ICBL, a local church-based league.

Suddenly, our pastor started to share the word of God during our team practices and even invited us to his church services. As a coach, I set an example to the players so I made sure that I was one of the first who will attend the church services. I started to read the bible and made sure I was listening to the sermon of our pastor. During one of our regular services when our pastor gave the invitation for us to receive the Lord Jesus Christ, I was one of those who made that decision and my unique spiritual journey had begun. I started to read my bible regularly which resulted to experiencing the blessings of God in my life.

I am enjoying my coaching in ICBL, this time with a different church-team. I promised myself that I would also coach my players about the game of life. One of the things I thank the Lord is that He has taken away my insecurities, doubts and frustrations about life.

My favorite verse in the bible is found in 2 Corinthians 5:17 “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; Old things are passed away; Behold all things are become new…”

Coach Rael Diaz
Head Coach, Sto. Domingo Alliance Gospel Church

Game Highlights: September 16 & 17, 2006

2006-09-17T22:14:00.000-07:00

Knowing God through Basketball...

2006-09-17T22:00:00.000-07:00

A friend of my mine invited me to a basketball try-out. I did not know that it was a church basketball team that I was going to join. After attending the try-out, my brother and I was taken in to be part of the Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship Basketball Team. I was very excited and looking forward to the upcoming tournament.

During our team practice, Ptr. William Calisang who is our team chaplain would always share with us some words of wisdom from the Bible. At first, I was not really that interested, but later on I felt God was speaking to me.

As a young kid, I was diagnosed to have something that was growing inside my brain. But during our team devotions, I asked our team chaplain to pray for healing. Since then, I have not been bothered by the sickness. I believe I received a miracle from the Lord.

I thanked God allowing me to be part of the church-team because I was able to received the Lord and trusted him with my life. Now my brother and I including our entire family attends the regular service of the church.

I am always looking forward to our games. I pray that God will use me to share the gospel to my teammates.

Dec Rochelle Wenceslao
Forward, TOPCF

GAME RESULTS as of November 05, 2006

2006-09-13T23:03:00.000-07:00

GAME RESULTS (AS OF NOVEMBER 05, 2006)

November 05, Sunday

FIRST GAME: Exhibition Game
Ventures for Victory 81, TOPF 80 (Belo 41 Pts.; Tiempo 18 Pts.)

SECOND GAME: Game 1 Finals
Good Shepherd 83, Beatitudes-B 72 (Duran 25 Pts.; Cabanog 23 Pts.)

SCHEDULE OF GAMES...

2006-09-13T22:51:00.000-07:00

NOVEMBER 12, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym

1:30 pm CLM vs Alliance (Battle for 3rd Place)

3:00 pm Good Shepherd vs Beatitudes-B (Game 2 Finals)

NOVEMBER 19, SUNDAY
Venue: Almendras Gym

2:00 pm Good Shepherd vs Beatitudes-B (Game 3 Finals, if necessary)

ICBL OPENING HIGHLIGHTS...

2006-09-13T22:46:00.000-07:00

TEAM STANDINGS: as of October 15, 2006

2006-09-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

Bracket A
Team	WIN	LOSS
Christian Life Ministries	4	1*
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship Team A	3	2*
Temple Of Praise Fellowship Team A	2	3*
River Of God Church	2	3 *
Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ Ministries	2	3
Grace Baptist Church Team A	2	3

Bracket B
Team	WIN	LOSS
The Jesus Christ Good Shepherd	5	0*
Beatitudes Christian Fellowship Team B	4	1*
Sto. Domingo Alliance Gospel Church	3	2*
Grace Baptist Church Team B	2	3*
Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship Team B	1	4
The Jesus Christ Of Nazareth Baptist Church	0	5

*QUALIFIED FOR THE QUARTERFINALS.

OPENING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS...

2006-09-13T22:23:00.000-07:00

ICBL FOURTEENTH CONFERENCE

2006-09-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

PARTICIPATING CHURCH-TEAMS:
Bracket A:
1. Grace Baptist Church Team A (GBC-A)
2. Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship Team A (TOPCF-A)
3. Beatitudes Christian Fellowship Team A (Beatitudes Team A)
4. River Of God Church (River Of God)
5. Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ Ministries, Inc. (Elojem)
6. Christian Life Ministries (CLM)

Bracket B:
1. Grace Baptist Church Team B (GBC-B)
2. Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship Team B (TOPCF-B)
3. Beatitudes Christian Fellowship Team B (Beatitudes Team B)
4. Sto. Domingo Alliance Gospel Church (Alliance Church)
5. The Jesus Christ Of Nazareth Baptist Church (Nazareth)
6. The Jesus Christ Good Shepherd (TJC Good Shepherd)

Tournament Format:
1. Each bracket will play a single round robin (Each church-team will play a minimum of
five (5) games.
2. Top four (4) church-teams in each bracket will proceed to the quarterfinal round.
3. Quarterfinal round will be a crossover match (i.e. A1 vs B4; A2 vs B3; A3 vs B2 &
A4 vs B1). Winners will proceed to the semifinal round for a knockout game.
4. Church-teams who wins the semifinal round will proceed to the best-of-three
championship round while the losing church-teams will play for third place.

Welcome to ICBL!

2006-09-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow ICBL’ers,

In behalf of the ICBL Executive Board, welcome to our ICBL Fourteenth Conference!

As we begin our Inter-Church Basketball League Fourteenth Conference, our website will play a very important role in giving information to all the participating church-team in the tournament.

We will be posting regularly the schedule of games, game results, pictures and other important information that we need to update our participants.

Once again we would like to extend our appreciation to former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) players Alfonso “Al” Solis of Red Bull Barako and Lawrence “Tata” Merced of Great Taste who grace our opening ceremonies last September 09, Saturday at the Almendras Gym.

If you have any comments & suggestions, please email them to us and we would be glad to consider them.

Once again we look forward for a very exciting season.

See you at the games!

Ptr. Gary Visitacion, CSC
Director