Features

Articles I've worked on that highlight a certain team, individual, and everything in between.

Rush B Media • 1st May 2024

Lakad Matatag, Salazar: The Hope of a Lost Region

What happens when you become an overnight sensation for a once-obsessed region that, despite facing a steep climb to get the scene back to what it once was, has never lost its love for Counter-Strike?

That’s exactly where Jason “salazar” Salazar finds himself now.

DLSU Sports • 17th February 2024

Making the Dream a Legacy: Green Booters take the fight to Season 86

“I want to break the legacy of coach Alvin Ocampo na sila ‘yung last batch na nag-champion (1998). I want to break that and have that achievement or badge that I could face Coach Alvin and say ‘hindi na kayo ang last batch, kami na ang last batch’. It gives fuel and motivation to me na sobrang tagal ng La Salle na hindi nananalo and they deserve that gold medal, especially the community.”

DLSU Sports • 10th December 2023

From Nazareth’s Finest to King Archer: The Rise of Kevin Quiambao

“In my opinion, Kevin’s a great teammate to have. He’s the hardest worker on the team and I think it rubs off to every one of us. There’s a reason why he’s the MVP. GOAT.” — Francis Escandor.

DLSU Sports • 30th November 2023

Pursuing the Gentle Art with a Fiery Heart: Lady Judokas ready to embark on bounce-back season

“Judo is not only a martial art, but it is a way of life — of how we do things on the mat and outside the mat.” —Lady Judokas’ captain Yvonne Aragon.

DLSU Sports • 2nd October 2023

Chasing Ten: Green Archers primed to translate their ‘preseason of promise’ into a Season 86…

“Championship? Championship.”

Rappler • 14th September 2023

It started with a kiss: Implications of Spain football chief’s controversial act

Arguably the biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup of all time is now marred by a single act that lasted just one second, but will be remembered forever in infamy.

Rappler • 1st September 2023

Meet Sam ‘Nemesis’ Rivera: Cebu’s krump star

Whether or not she brings home the crown, Sam 'Nemesis' Rivera says she’ll ‘still keep on dancing’ and ‘push the movement’ of krumping in Cebu.

Rappler • 25th August 2023

Tallest, talented Gilas Pilipinas ready for FIBA World Cup show

Take a look at Gilas Pilipinas' final 12-man roster and what each player brings to the table for the FIBA World Cup.

DLSU Sports • 31st July 2023

Lord Aragorn de Vera: The Future of the Diamond

Whether you are new to the sport of baseball or already a lifelong fan, it is impossible to overlook the impact brought by the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Batters’ very own Lord Aragorn de Vera each time he takes to the diamond.

DLSU Sports • 14th June 2023

Manuel Cruel: The Lasallian Minister of Defense

What could any individual possibly have achieved to earn such high praise from his fellow teammate? It is entirely possible that the overflowing compliments came after being such a strong locker room voice, an undeniable inspiration on the pitch, or even just being an exceptional leader and reliable friend. With Manuel Cruel, it’s all of those things.

DLSU Sports • 5th June 2023

Viridis Arcus Foncé: An AllG S3 Red Ribbon for Taft’s ‘WeBelieve’ Team

Though the Alliance Games championship escaped their grasp once more, the fact that they made it to the AllG Finals simply cannot be overlooked. VA defeated all the teams that stood in their way in the previous Split, and with a silver medal under their belt one can hardly be questioned for believing that the League of Legends crown will be going home to Taft in the near future.

DLSU Sports • 5th May 2023

Mo Almohjili: Booter, Captain, King

If there were a Men’s Football 'King Archer' equivalent the crown would undoubtedly belong to Almohjili. As his collegiate career enters its twilight, Mo will be remembered by the Lasallian faithful as a proud Green Booter, dedicated captain, and king of the midfield.

Medium • 26th March 2023

Fernando Alonso: A Relic Restored

A lot can be said about Fernando Alonso, many marvel at his unique driving ability, others his capacity to extract every single millisecond out of the car, or his race-craft honed over decades of experience. In the end, its his longevity that is a true testament to his greatness in the sport. His swift ascent to the top, sharp free-fall down the order, and now steady rise back to the highs he once enjoyed make Fernando Alonso’s journey truly one of a kind.

DLSU Sports • 12th March 2023

Swinging into Action: Green Tennisters eager to make a mark in UAAP S85

Four long years in the making, the time has finally come for the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Tennisters to grace UAAP competition once again. Captain Francis Andrade shares that he feels a sense of excitement within the team, given that majority of his players are yet to make their debuts this Season 85.

DLSU Sports • 9th March 2023

Going for Gold: The Green Batters’ hunt for back-to-back titles

“Hindi namin alam ‘yung salitang ‘pagod’.”

Medium • 2nd March 2023

Austin Reaves: The Los Angeles Lakers’ Unsung Hero

When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers, some of the greatest players in the history of basketball instantly come to mind. The likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James have all been instrumental in turning the City of Angels into champions. While the league’s superstars grace the front covers time after time, they definitely couldn’t have done it without any help.

Behind each star is a supporting cast that isn’t afraid to do the dirty work —

DLSU Sports • 18th February 2023

Hungry for victory, the Green Booters are ready to take on UAAP S85

It’s been nearly three years since that 100th minute heartbreak against the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles in the Season 81 Men’s Football Finals. Not only that, but 24 years have elapsed since the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Booters’ final championship all the way back in 1998.

DLSU Sports • 14th December 2022

The Green Jins return to the mat seeking perfection with an indomitable will

The De La Salle University Taekwondo (DELTA) Kyorugi team have waited two long years since they last made an appearance on the UAAP stage. In Season 82, they placed second overall and though championship gold is nothing new to the Green Jins, they last raised the trophy nine years ago dating all the way back to Season 76 — a streak they finally hope to break once and for all this upcoming season.

DLSU Sports • 17th November 2022

Eye on the Prize: The Green Tankers return with their sights set on a championship

“Lahat excited kasi first UAAP in three years so everyone’s hungry to prove themselves and everyone’s been training really, really hard for the past two months. Naghahabol kami and we feel like kakayanin namin,” captain Hans Cruz shared about the team’s atmosphere ahead of Season 85.

HLTV.org • 30th October 2022

The final legacy player: dupreeh's journey to 18 Majors

Take a walk down memory lane and delve into the storied career that Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen has left behind on the grandest stage of them all.

He boasts a nearly unparalleled career being a record four-time CS:GO Major Champion and the last remaining player to have attended every single CS:GO Major.

HLTV.org • 29th October 2022

IEM Rio Major profile: Natus Vincere

The only organization in history to have competed at every CS:GO Major head into Rio with the ultimate goal of taking back their crown.

After a dominant end to 2021 NAVI have found a new rival in FaZe, with whom they have traded the No. 1 spot on the ranking throughout the first half of 2022. While their post-break performances have been a step down from their earlier form, highlighted by a disappointing performance at ESL Pro League Season 16, Natus Vincere are still among the favorites to go all the way in Rio and make their case for a second Major.

HLTV.org • 25th October 2022

IEM Rio Major profile: Spirit

The Russians took the world by storm in Antwerp, but can they replicate their Cinderella run at IEM Rio?

HLTV.org • 22nd October 2022

IEM Rio Major profile: Imperial

Brazil's fan favorites Imperial enter IEM Rio Major with hopes to give their passionate home crowd a memory for life.

DLSU Sports • 21st October 2022

Kings of the Court: The Green Shuttlers’ return to UAAP competition

The Green Shuttlers aren’t going to let anything stop them from achieving the goals they set this Season 85.

DLSU Sports • 1st October 2022

Shooting for the Stars: The Green Archers’ Quest for Collegiate Gold

The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers are back in action and hungry for the UAAP Men’s Basketball crown. Having shown what they’re capable of last Season 84, the team is pumped up, full of confidence and hungrier than ever to bring the Men’s Basketball crown back to Taft.

HLTV.org • 20th August 2022

CSGO10: Liquid challenge Astralis' reign (2019)

The year 2019 was undoubtedly one of two rivals that stood head and shoulders above the rest of the competition. There was Liquid, a team that reached heights that no other North American side ever attained prior.

On the other hand was Astralis, a squad that set multiple unparalleled records that still stand to this day.