Fernando Verdasco, the Worthy Opponent of Rafa

To be fair, Fernando Verdasco gave his best and nearly defeated Nadal with his strong serving and rifleshot like forehand. Ironically, I was told his serve became his downfall in the dying seconds of the game. But well done, Fernando! (A cheer to my Papa, too, his namesake!)

Australian Open Tennis Championships 2009 - News - The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific - Official Site by IBM

Australian Open Tennis Championships 2009 - Semi-Finals between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco. An epic battle that became the longest match in Austrialian Open History, lasting 5 hours and 14 minutes. I must admit I could not watch the fifth set live on TV. Rafa will meet Roger Federer in the finals on Sunday, 01 February. VAMOS RAFA!

Souvenir Photos of Gilbert & Family in Vianney 24 Jan 09

Coming from Iligan for the wedding of his younger brother, Gilbert (Fr. Pops' student and friend since Regency in Ateneo de Naga High School), together with Mara and their two kids, managed to spare some time to visit Vianney.

Aki Gilbert and Family Visits Vianney

In front of the SJVTS Chapel

Rector's Cup 2.9 Tennis Edition Kicks Off in Vianney

With the respite from the past week's stormy weather, the Sports Department at SJVTS launched the Rector's Cup 2.9 Tennis edition on 19 January 2009 at ca. 4:30 pm. The first official games were preceded by a simple opening ceremony during which were present all the hopefuls of this year's tournament. The prospect of owning a new racquet which would launch their tennis career was just too inviting to be ignored. So, even those who never saw a tennis court before or never knew how to spell "racquet" (they thought its "rocket"!) graced the opening ceremony. The ceremonial serve was of course executed by no less than the Rector himself who is, to say the least, a fanatic of this sport. If you keep posted on this blog, you will see who's going or who are going (because there are doubles games, too) to be crowned Mr. Tennis at SJVTS. Thanks and enjoy!

Rector's Cup 2.9 Tennis Edition at SJVTS

Papal Nuncio Visits Vianney

The Apostolic Nuncio in the Philippines, the Most Rev. Edward Joseph Adams, D.D., visited SJVTS in August 2008 on the occasion of the Seminary's 19th Alumni Homecoming, the Fiesta of CDO and the launching of the 75th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. Some foto highlights here for you.

Golden Wedding Anniversary of Tio Dodong and Tia Rose Rizada, August 2008

Repole Family First Reunion October 24, 2008

Visiting Baby John Andrei

Baby John Andrei with Papa

Baby John Andrei with Auntie Langlang