tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post6092029647189150048..comments2023-08-19T22:12:41.576+08:00Comments on + AMDG +: My Reflections on the FIBA Asia (Part 2)chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12427026406214008828noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-41465992934041657282011-11-17T02:55:55.706+08:002011-11-17T02:55:55.706+08:00i know it's kinda late to post a comment for t...i know it's kinda late to post a comment for this. we're already halfway of November. anyway, i really appreciate your total honesty regarding your reflections on the FIBA Asia. you were disappointed with the outcome of the game yet, you learned something from that experience and you still praised God (which is the best thing you've ever done). you & your team do have great plans accompanied with smashing efforts to help bring our country into the spotlight of international basketball. stay optimistic about that & never lose hope in God. as you continue to broaden your skills, remember this verse from Isaiah 54:2 "Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; do not spare; lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes." <br />God is with you.johnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-90022423641145741282011-11-01T00:21:40.844+08:002011-11-01T00:21:40.844+08:00My deepest sympathy to you and Gilas.... Our deepe...My deepest sympathy to you and Gilas.... Our deepest, warmest and tighest hugs to you all! You and your team had done your very best! You and your team made all of us Filipinos so proud always! Mabuhay Team Gilas and Chris Tiu!!!!! Til then! in God's time!.... God bless you and Gilas always! We'll all pray for you and Gilas that you'll all be back in God's time.... Let's keep all our hopes high! Im sure it will happen!... Your Topmost Fan, Jo Ann Faith Paragas of CebuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-44032241671048766822011-10-31T23:44:36.502+08:002011-10-31T23:44:36.502+08:00hmmmm.... kaya pala... im really soooo soooo sad d...hmmmm.... kaya pala... im really soooo soooo sad di na muna kayo makakalaro sa Gilas most esp tiu este u! hehehe... haaaaay! soooo sad! sigh! tsk! tsk! tsk! was soooo looking forward pa naman sana to see Gilas most esp tiu in the Olympics! anyways, nanjan na yan. we cant do anything about it na, but hope for the best na someday makapaglaro ulit kayo most esp u esp sa olympics! alam mo, i really prayed so hard for the team always! most esp u! napakalaki ng tiwala ko sa team nyo na u can make it to the olympics talaga even win a medalor the gold! ganun ako sobra kabilib at hanga sa team nyo! sobra galing nyo most esp tiu! napahanga nu talaga ako most esp u! pati kay coach rajko! di bale, im soooo happy and relieved naman u have a very optimistic and happy attitude na ur looking forward and that it may still be possible u can still play for the next olympics! talaga ha? sana mapromise mo yan! gusto ko talaga lagi kita nakikita na naglalaro ng basketball. most esp win the olympics! i know thats ur ultimate dream and goal in basketball and one of ur happiness in ur life! may God be so always kind to a very kind and pure soul like u. You and your family are always in my prayers inc ur safety. God bless u and ur family always! Stay happy ha? Always keep that so cute, charming and happy smile of yours! Hehehe.... take great care always! a pat on ur back, a listening ear, a very good friend, and a drink of ur favorite happy lemon tea or warm milo with milk (hahaha! uuuuy! i almost drink that every night ah! most esp ikaw ung nasa sachet! so happy ako! hahahaha!)to soothe u on what happened... my prayers to u and ur family always esp for ur safety!.... God bless u and ur family always! ang ganda nung advice ni coach baldwin of jordan. thats the best advice i heard which i will always apply to myself and keep in mind... actually,thats what i always do, kaya lang im kinda wavering and faltering, kaya ur advice came just in time! thanks so much for u & God! an addition to that though, be the best person u can be with God and ul just be fine!.... cheerio!!!!!!!!! FROM YOUR MOST NUMBER ONE FAN, Jo Ann Faith Paragas of CebuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-91452753571681627092011-10-15T00:22:21.492+08:002011-10-15T00:22:21.492+08:00I teared up in this entry. :(
i can really feel y...I teared up in this entry. :( <br />i can really feel your frustrations and disappointments. Pero kahit ganon pa man, i can see light at the end of the tunnel. :)) Just always work hard and be prayerful. God is always there for our team. :)<br />Godbless you, Chris! More power!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-19708450761271247182011-10-12T13:50:32.989+08:002011-10-12T13:50:32.989+08:00Gilas You made us all proud!
Thanks Coach and Team...Gilas You made us all proud!<br />Thanks Coach and Team Capt Chris Tiu for bringing us to the top 4!<br /><br />http://www.solereapers.com/2011/09/neat-sneaks-gilas-pilipinas-fiba-asia.html<br /><br />We are giving away Free Gilas Shirts!<br /><br />http://www.solereapers.com/p/free-reap.htmlLance Ferrerhttp://www.solereapers.com/p/free-reap.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-3349780438705272472011-10-05T12:52:01.835+08:002011-10-05T12:52:01.835+08:00hi sir chris!sa wakas i finally read your blog..i ...hi sir chris!sa wakas i finally read your blog..i hope you're feeling well about the result..i've been a Gilas follower since the team was formed..honestly,at first medyo hesitant ako because it was composed of mostly collegiate players but since i love the game of basketball and it will be the new National team to watch out for,i felt excited and hopeful!<br />your game against syria was the only game i missed because i was attending to my mother who was confined in the hospital that time so i asked my eldest sister a favor of updating me about the game thru text!she left me hanging of who won by just texting me the final score,kainis!hehehe!<br />the game against jordan and korea are painful and i agree with you po na the latter was the most heart breaking loss..kahit na ako sa tv lang nanood i can feel the sadness and disappointment especially of jvee casio..but i saw that you are the one who first approached him and hugged him..a nice gesture for consoling him,apir po tayo dyan!<br />i was touched by the "chip story" you mentioned..maybe if i was coach rajko,i'll do the same thing..you exemplified the true essence of basketball..TEAMWORK,TRUST and SHARING THE BALL..you don't put too much importance in scoring big for the team but in creating more sc0ring opportunities for your team mates.<br />for me,YOU ARE THE HEART OF SMART GILAS..a team captain not just in the name but in the true meaning of it..<br /><br />lastly,CONGRATULATIONS po!<br />what you and the team achieved was truly a great accomplishment..<br />as you said,maybe not yet at this time but as i believe.."darating din tayo doon" <br />we believe because you and the rest of the people working in the GILAS program believe!<br /><br />more power sir and good luck on your endeavors!<br /><br />PS<br />don't worry sabe nga po diba..<br />"bilog ang bola" who knows!?<br /><br />good day!☺jonx_29noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-35760361927913588722011-10-05T03:00:24.512+08:002011-10-05T03:00:24.512+08:00My day isn't complete without checking your tw...My day isn't complete without checking your twitter and blog....<br /> kaya may I ask din po if the other players have blogs?...kahit sumali p sila sa PBA, for me, forever Gilas pa rin sila..tnx for sharing their 3 yrs with the team ..and may He leads you toward that Olympic dream .MMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-85802844254794695912011-10-05T01:43:26.612+08:002011-10-05T01:43:26.612+08:00hi Kuya Chris!
Sad to hear that Coach Rajko will ...hi Kuya Chris!<br /><br />Sad to hear that Coach Rajko will no longer handle the Gilas. I haven't watch your games live but when I'm watching it on TV, I really saw your connection as a team. And every time Coach defends you guys inside the court... wow!<br /><br />Go Smart Gilas!!!<br /><br />BTW are you still gonna play for the national team?<br />well I hope so or else where would they find a captain like you.<br />hahaha<br /><br />take care always!!!<br /><br />thankzzzGennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-79140742703487385542011-10-03T19:13:04.027+08:002011-10-03T19:13:04.027+08:00Sometimes you have to forget what’s gone, apprecia...Sometimes you have to forget what’s gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what’s coming next.daoxiangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-18400687334031023132011-10-03T16:46:35.968+08:002011-10-03T16:46:35.968+08:00Your faith in God is what makes you great, Chris. ...Your faith in God is what makes you great, Chris. <br />We Filipinos are proud of the Smart Gilas team. Yes many are saying "Sayang" included me, it hurts to see the team lose against Korea. But I know you all did your best, making it to the semi-finals. <br />Coach Rajko did a really good job, and special mention to Mr. MVP who started the program.<br />Goodluck on your basketball career.<br />You're a true inspiration for the youth!rishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391487858406576644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-7970843367434193592011-10-03T16:26:36.636+08:002011-10-03T16:26:36.636+08:00kung ang mga players lang sana sa PBA ay may puson...kung ang mga players lang sana sa PBA ay may pusong katulad ng iyo. masmalayo sana naaabot ng pilipinas. well, ganon dito sa pinas. lets just hope there will be better players who have the heart for the country. wag ka na pumasok sa pba. stay on the NTblue baynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-70756443443065502922011-10-03T06:13:00.916+08:002011-10-03T06:13:00.916+08:00"God works in mysterious ways."-remember..."God works in mysterious ways."-remember those words?..part of your ATENEO championship speech..wherein nagpa-thank you ka rin sa lahat pati mga PT mo dati...<br /><br />and " adversity builds character"...<br />mga qoutes na nagpapalakas ng loob ko lagi.<br /><br />and now , your whole blog...wala na ko mapiling ilang lines lang..<br /><br />basta "Dakal A Salamat"..esp to those who believe without a doubt pa rin...Kuya Marcus, at coach...capricorn17noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-53299423695303683172011-10-02T10:02:41.896+08:002011-10-02T10:02:41.896+08:00Kuya Chris!
You moved me...i can't stop cryin...Kuya Chris!<br /><br />You moved me...i can't stop crying (especially to coach baldwin's words to you) during and after reading this blog...nakaka - inspire yung mga coaches na namention mo...pero tama lahat ang thoughts mo as well as coach baldwin...god really has his own plans...nakakainis nga lang bakit hindi pa ngayon...pero wala tayong magagawa but to move on...<br /><br />Goodluck kuya sa mga next games mo....just remember the whole philippines will be beside you..<br /><br />Thank you!Goodluck!GodBless!macelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-83913315468329714782011-10-01T19:25:08.696+08:002011-10-01T19:25:08.696+08:00Chris! I've said this before but, I always rem...Chris! I've said this before but, I always remember how you asked us a few years ago in this blog whether you should go to the PBA or play for the national team. You definitely made the right decision! When I suggested that you play for the country, I never really thought it would come to this. Of course, I put all my faith in the team once it was formed but I never really imagined then that the program will be this successful. It was all a dream then but I watched as you guys made that dream materialize, one tournament at a time. It just goes to show how much passion, dedication and commitment you guys gave to the team: all the players that have been part of the team, the coaching staff and of course, Coach Rajko. You guys made us believe that our dream was indeed achievable. You did not get the trophy this time, but now we know we can. And I'm sure, in the coming years, we will. Like you said, maybe it's just not our time yet. So it’s no longer a question of whether we can but whether we will. I'm so glad you're staying to play for the national team. I know the next Gilas will outdo the next one..but the first one set the bar. :) I am so proud of the whole team! You guys just play. No intention of self-glorification...you stick to the system and just aim for the win each time. Even if the team didn't get so much support initially, you guys still worked hard to improve your game and become more competitive.<br />I can't imagine you not playing basketball anymore...so please play as long as you can.. :) especially for flag and country.<br />We love you so much Chris! We are so proud of you! You always prove us each time that all our efforts in supporting you are just well worth it. We know you're not perfect but I know you just try to do the best you can each time and just do what you know is right..and that's why you're awesome! You inspire me. :)<br /><br />Go Gilas! WE BELIEVE!<br /><br />-KathleenKalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02878917206014859781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-33530727622401279632011-10-01T19:25:01.527+08:002011-10-01T19:25:01.527+08:00Chris, I believe that the term "sayang" ...Chris, I believe that the term "sayang" is not appropriate to describe your performance. It was an eye opener though, that it is never done overnight... We are really proud of SMart Gilas, nuff said...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-84026425536199873432011-10-01T15:42:21.158+08:002011-10-01T15:42:21.158+08:00chris ano ba ang nagawa namin sa iyo at pinapaiyak...chris ano ba ang nagawa namin sa iyo at pinapaiyak mo kami ng ganito?<br />pero kahit na umiiyak kame sa mga blogs mo patuloy pa rin kaming maniniwala at magtitiwala na madami ka pang magagawa para sa bayan!<br />idol ka talagaboy bustoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419845290609955224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-52324680207310844572011-10-01T14:03:28.385+08:002011-10-01T14:03:28.385+08:00"P.S. After the heartbreaking loss to Korea, ..."P.S. After the heartbreaking loss to Korea, I bumped into Coach Baldwin of Jordan in the hotel lobby. He gave me a big hug and he said such simple yet wonderful words that hit the spot and I'd like to share it to you guys because it can be applied to all. He said "This is just the first of many more tougher games you will experience in life. Just remember to be the best player that you can be. More importantly, be the best person that you can be. Hold on to those two things and you will be fine.""<br /><br />Sir Chris! Always Keep the Faith and I know that GOD has greater plans for you. Thank you for inspiring us, Filipinos.<br /><br />love,<br />joshua (goGILAS!)Joshua Zuniegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935947580649105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-65604877518196717722011-10-01T13:55:40.064+08:002011-10-01T13:55:40.064+08:00whooah!! i'm crying again now. as a fan i crie...whooah!! i'm crying again now. as a fan i cried because i dont want gilas to part ways. it's hard to accept that we won't be seeing you guys play together again. i know that nothing is permanent in this world. and i know you guys need it to be a better player and person. it must be hard for all of you. but for me Smart Gilas Pilipinas is not gilas without coach rajko and the 10 players who stood by him until the end!! I just hope that someday we'll see you all together!!!ruffanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-92229586687528038452011-10-01T12:58:15.163+08:002011-10-01T12:58:15.163+08:00You guys were really great captain! You really wer...You guys were really great captain! You really were! God must have a better plan for all of you. Mr. Alapag is right...this is just a stepping stone. This can still give a big impact in the future of basketball. Sayang nga for now...but I believe we won't say "Sayang" in the future. The future is still bright of us. There is still something that can happen...for the better! <br /><br />Thank you captain! Thank you SMART GILAS! God bless!P-chy (crazypeach)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03979683108831752757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-79905347174504166222011-10-01T12:58:00.062+08:002011-10-01T12:58:00.062+08:00You guys were really great captain! You really wer...You guys were really great captain! You really were! God must have a better plan for all of you. Mr. Alapag is right...this is just a stepping stone. This can still give a big impact in the future of basketball. Sayang nga for now...but I believe we won't say "Sayang" in the future. The future is still bright of us. There is still something that can happen...for the better! <br /><br />Thank you captain! Thank you SMART GILAS! God bless!P-chy (crazypeach)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03979683108831752757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-87207839876190950902011-10-01T10:01:25.219+08:002011-10-01T10:01:25.219+08:00I cried....huhuhu! a very painful but inspiring ex...I cried....huhuhu! a very painful but inspiring experience. I am very proud to be a Filipino and supporting the Gilas all the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-71273443418953045422011-10-01T08:48:53.122+08:002011-10-01T08:48:53.122+08:00everything happens for a reason..what ever reason(...everything happens for a reason..what ever reason(s) it is am sure it's for the greater good of everybody..GOD has plans and that plans will not only bring the best in everyone but also will bring us to greater glory..again nothing to be ashamed off..hats of too you..and the rest of the team:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299773960738899621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-37461251984947297122011-10-01T01:45:43.779+08:002011-10-01T01:45:43.779+08:00"Keep moving forward" -- Walt Disney
Yo..."Keep moving forward" -- Walt Disney<br /><br />You might've lost this game. but you've achieved so much from everything that has occurred. heck, though i'm not a basketball fan, i watched a lot of your games. Not only because i was hoping you would win but because seeing you guys there, made me feel proud to be a Filipino. What all of you have achieved is something every Filipino should be proud of. :D<br /><br />+AMDG+alvinhttp://twitter.com/#!/YayamanAkoSeernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-55065362987618940042011-10-01T01:20:28.993+08:002011-10-01T01:20:28.993+08:00i am one of the beleivers of smart gilas from the ...i am one of the beleivers of smart gilas from the day it was built-up i continously supporting them and reading all the articles, news just to be upadated for the group, i am one of the thousands fans screaming and waiting fot=r the long que in al ahli club here in dubai...i dream also the same dream they have...i beleive that one day i will see the philippines as one of the competitor in OLYMPICS..i have a big respect to Mr. MVP, Noli Eala, Coach Rajko Toroman, all the staff of the team and all the players..Once again thank you very much for all the effort, time, sacrifices you have thrown to the team just to give the respect and glory to our country..May God Bless you all and the entire filipinos all over the world..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790926619640168317.post-5507312796165127042011-09-30T23:50:09.785+08:002011-09-30T23:50:09.785+08:00you guys made us proud.. you brought us to greater...you guys made us proud.. you brought us to greater heights.. you gained respect and everything was truly remarkable..GILAS-Pilipinas, Thank You.. proud to be FILIPINO!<br />well said Chris :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com