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GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Jarvey Gayoso: Man of Magis
Football has seen a steady rise in the past few years and a new generation of players are bannering the Philippine Men's National Football Team in its journey. After a historic campaign in the ASEAN Championship last December where the Philippines reached the semifinals for the first time in seven years, and notched a win against powerhouse Thailand, the team now aims to get a spot in the AFC Asian Cup again. This series of stories hopes to give football and sports fans a glimpse of who they are and why they are proudly Filipino, wherever they come from. First for this series is Jarvey Gayoso. Magis. Ask a Jesuit-educated person about this word and they would probably answer with much familiarity. After all, this is a concept that has been ingrained in their values education. Magis is a Latin term meaning 'more' or in Jesuit terms, striving to be better or excellent. 'More' is certainly a term that describes Jarvey Gayoso, Philippine football stalwart and former Ateneo de Manila University star, well. Back in 2017, Ateneo won the UAAP Season 79 football title against Far Eastern University, thanks to a goal from then student-athlete and Season MVP Gayoso. That wasn't enough for Jarvey, as two seasons later, he would again lead the Blue Eagles to the title, this time against their rival De La Salle University. Gayoso delivered the Blue Eagles' first goal in the extra period to even the match, before Julian Roxas sealed the victory against the Green Booters. He was also named MVP, Finals MVP, and Best Striker of the Season. 'Of course, the most enjoyable opponent is rivalry. I think it would bring the most crowd,' Jarvey told GMA News Online as he recalled the most memorable moments of his collegiate career. 'You'd have most of the guys make the effort to come to Rizal to watch. The games would always be on TV. So that was my favorite game to play,' he added. 'And the most memorable goal, I think, would be for a lot of people, especially my teammates back then, would be the Season 81 Finals against La Salle.' Now 28 years old, Jarvey has been hard at work making his own name in sports with his talent in football. After all, his surname is a familiar one, especially for those who grew up in the 1990s. Remember Jayvee Gayoso of Ginebra? That's Jarvey's father. But Jarvey also comes from a family of football players, with his grandfather Ed Ocampo and uncle Alvin Ocampo also playing his sport. 'Football wasn't really far off the path of what I had in front of me. It was definitely, I could say, either basketball or football. But after trying both sports, my love for football became more natural. I enjoyed playing football,' Jarvey said. 'It was only until high school that I took it seriously. But before that, I was just enjoying my time playing with my friends and playing football. And I think it's something that I never really had to think about.' Jarvey said it is his family also who has given him a lot of support as he grows in the sport. 'My family has been very supportive. And even in my downs, they've always been there for me. There was no environment that they've placed that gave me the pressure of having to feel like I needed to prove something. They always put me in an environment where on my ups and my downs, they would always just be there and support me,' Jarvey added. Excellence on and off the field But beyond the surname, Jarvey himself has been a familiar face for football fans. Jarvey left the Blue Eagles' nest in 2019 to turn pro, but he has been a staple of PMNFT since 2017. With almost eight years of experience under his belt, he himself is sometimes amazed when he gets to be called part of the 'new' ones. 'It's funny because I've been with the national team for quite a while already,' Jarvey said. 'But it's nice to still be recognized also. And for me, no, there's no pressure. I find it more motivating than ever, actually.' Jarvey has appeared in 27 matches during his senior career alone and has scored three goals for the Philippines, one of which he made just last December in the ASEAN Championship during their match against Vietnam. Jarvey scored the goal which would have won the Philippines the match against Vietnam, but the Viets answered in extra time. 'I think it was something that the Philippines deserved,' Jarvey said. 'One thing that fans don't know is that this team entered the campaign with a mission of rejuvenating the love for football in the country. And I think we've revived it in a way. We've given a lot of life into Philippine football again with this campaign. And it's all thanks to the sacrifices and the dedication of all the players that were there.' While the Philippines made history in reaching the semis in the tourney, Jarvey would also remember the said tournament on a personal level as he got married while the ASEAN tourney was ongoing. 'I proposed a year before, in December 2023. We had to choose a date that would fit my schedule. But I didn't really have my schedule back then,' he said. 'So we chose December as our date and I would never be one to assume that I'm already part of the lineup. Because I've been in the national team for quite a while, [and] that in the next one, I'd automatically be there, that was never my mentality. My focus was, of course, the wedding.' No schedule conflict would stop the wedding, and Jarvey asked permission from the Philippine Football Federation to be out for some time even as the tournament was still running. 'They were very supportive of my decision. And I guess they were also very thankful that I would still participate. And the aspect of talking to my wife about the schedule, she was also okay. She just needed me for these few days before and after the wedding,' Jarvey added. Add to that, Jarvey also signed with a team in Cambodia last year, with his commitments also overlapping with wedding preparations. Jarvey, epitome of "more" that he is, managed to find balance in football and his personal life. 'I'm very glad that she's very supportive also of it. It's a good thing that everything went according to plan. And I scored a goal, so it's worth the sacrifice.' The Cambodia call was something that he did not expect as well, but a talent like him deserves to be seen by the global audience. In Cambodia, Jarvey plays with the Phnom Penh Crown and the experience made him grow as a player. 'I've experienced a lot of different players from different backgrounds, from different histories in their careers. And it changed my lifestyle also,' Jarvey shared. 'Because I had to take it more seriously. I had to get bigger. I had to work harder. I had to take every game as if it was a finals [game].' 'It built the professionalism that I needed when it comes to my career, when it comes to playing football,' he said. And just last Sunday, Jarvey added another feather to his cap as Phnom Penh Crown FC won the Hun Sen Cup. Just like Jarvey, the PMNFT has been doing more and achieving more in the hopes of reviving the country's love for the sport. For the former Blue Eagle, he is just happy to see Filipinos troop the stands again. 'I think it's been mentioned before that we love playing with crowds. Coach Albert [Capellas] mentioned that the players love playing with crowds. It fuels our game, our motivation to win for the country,' Jarvey said. 'I'm glad to see a lot of people coming back. I'm glad to see a lot of talk about the national team. And I think all of this gives positive results to everyone, not just the country, but to the players, to the organization also.' Jarvey's dreams, however, do not stop there. '[For] my personal career, I'd say I'd like to get as far as possible to play international football,' he said. 'I just want to see how far my career takes me before I retire, before I come back to the Philippines and eventually pass what I've learned on to the other guys, the other players, the other kids who grew up like me, went through the college system, who is dreaming to play a career outside of school. So I'm just trying my best to absorb and to learn everything and to get as far as possible, to reach as far as possible.' Striving for excellence? Check. Doing more? Check. Just another day for a man of Magis. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Tony Perez, multi-awarded playwright and visual artist, passes away
Multi-awarded Filipino playwright Tony Perez has passed away. He was 74 years old. His granddaughter, Pearl Miranda, confirmed his passing to GMA News Online via Facebook Messenger on Wednesday. According to her, Tony died on Tuesday, May 20. Aside from being a playwright, Tony was also a renowned fictionist, painter, educator, and expert on the paranormal and Philippine mysticism. On Facebook Wednesday, the Cultural Center of the Philippines mourned Tony's passing. 'As a prolific artist, Tony's body of work extended beyond theater,' the CCP wrote. 'He was a staunch advocate of psychological realism in drama and was among the rare few whose creative practice also embraced spiritual exploration.' "The CCP extends its deepest condolences to Tony Perez's family, friends, collaborators, students, and the many communities he touched through his profound art and spirit. His creative genius and metaphysical vision have left an indelible imprint on our cultural soul. We honor his memory and celebrate a life lived fully in the service of the arts." Tony, full name Antonio Benjamin Silva Perez, was born on March 31, 1951 in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to his blog, he earned his undergraduate degree at the Ateneo de Manila University (A.B. Communications) in 1972 and attended Ateneo de Manila University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Cand. M.A. Clinical Psychology) from 1972 to 1977. He also took up an M.A. in Religious Studies at the Maryhill School of Theology from 1998 to 2004 and graduated magna cum laude. Some of his plays are 'Hoy, Boyet, Tinatawag Ka Na; Hatinggabi Na 'y Gising Ka Pa Pala,' 'Anak ng Araw,' 'Gabun,' 'K-31,' 'Luwalhati,' 'Florante At Laura (The Musical),' 'Ang Prinsipe Ng Buwan,' 'Sa Pugad Ng Adarna (The Musical),' and more. He has received multiple awards and honors for his work, including the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1974, the FAMAS Award for Best Story in 1975, the grand prize for Novel in the Filipino Division at the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in 1984, the National Book Award for Fiction in 1995, and the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts in 1999, among others. Among his published books include 'Cubao 1980 At Iba Pang Mga Katha: Unang Sigaw Ng Gay Liberation Movement Sa Pilipinas,' 'The Calling: A Transpersonal Adventure,' 'Mga Panibagong Orasyon,' and 'Mga Panibagong Kulam Sa Pag-ibig.' In 2017, Tony had guested in GMA Network's talk show 'Mars' where he offered his expertise and insights on gayuma. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
West Australian
14-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants sign highly touted international guard
Goldfields Giants' push for a maiden playoffs berth this year in the women's NBL1 West division was boosted last weekend with the acquisition of Filipino guard Hazelle Yam. The 27-year-old, from Quezon City, joins a squad that sits in ninth position, with a 2-4 win-loss record. 'Yam, renowned for her speed and playmaking abilities, brings a wealth of experience from both collegiate and international basketball arenas,' the club said in a statement. 'A stand-out at Ateneo de Manila University, Yam was celebrated for her lightning-quick drives and leadership on the court. 'Her transition to international play saw her represent the Philippines in the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, where she showcased her skills against top-tier global competition. 'Yam's addition is expected to bolster the Giants' back court — her versatility and experience are anticipated to be pivotal as the team aims to improve on previous season performances.' Goldfields currently sit two games outside the top-eight.
Herald Malaysia
08-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Is the Church ready for a pope from Asia?
A charismatic and gifted speaker, Cardinal Tagle is active on social media, reaching out to Catholics wherever they are May 08, 2025 Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle attends a mass at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) By Jonathan Y. Tan Ask any Filipino about Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and you'll likely hear a story about how down-to-earth and relatable he is. His supporters refer to him as the 'Asian Francis,' but the 67-year-old Tagle is difficult to categorize neatly. International media have named this Asian cardinal among those who could be elected to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month after a 12-year-long papacy. Many Filipinos who knew Tagle, whether as their local priest or bishop, recognized him as someone they could relate to: humble, simple, down-to-earth, and eschewing episcopal pomp and splendour. As Bishop of Imus, Tagle was well known for not owning a car and instead relying on a bicycle or public bus, which allowed him to mingle with his flock. The story often told by the people in Imus is about how, in the early hours of dawn, a young priest arrived on a bicycle at a chapel in a working-class neighborhood to celebrate Mass for a gathering of day laborers before they headed off to find work. Several astonished laborers realized that this young priest was actually their new bishop, and they felt embarrassed for not having prepared their Spartan chapel for an episcopal visitation. For Tagle, this was no problem — since their regular priest had called in sick, he was happy to visit, celebrate Mass, and get to know his flock as their pastor. To understand Tagle and his close friendship and deep bond with Pope Francis of blessed memory, one would do well to recognize that both Tagle and Bergoglio share one thing in common – a deep formation in Ignatian charism and spirituality. Although Tagle is not a Jesuit, his formative years were spent in Jesuit institutions: his undergraduate and master's studies were at Ateneo de Manila University. This Ignatian formation and spirituality include an openness to others and the world, a commitment to caring for the whole person ( cura personalis ) in the fullness of one's human dignity, bodily and spiritual well-being, serving everyone and pursuing justice, especially for the marginalized and invisible ('men and women for others'), and setting the world on fire with love for Jesus and his Gospel, as succinctly captured in Saint Ignatius of Loyola's farewell to Saint Francis Xavier as he embarked on his mission to Asia: ' Ite! Inflammate omnia! ' (Go! Set the world on fire!). Despite his down-to-earth, humble, and affable manners, Tagle is no academic slouch. At The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, his doctoral dissertation supervisor and world expert on Vatican II and ecclesiology, Father Joseph Komonchak, insists that Tagle is not only his best doctoral student ever throughout his entire teaching career, but that his doctoral dissertation on episcopal collegiality in the Catholic Church is one of the best on this topic. Tagle's theological orthodoxy and prowess caught the eye of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who, in 1997, selected him to serve on the Vatican's International Theological Commission (ITC), which advises the Pope and the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. On one hand, Tagle is doctrinally orthodox. In the debates over the Philippines' controversial 2012 Reproductive Health Law, Tagle unequivocally opposed the liberalization of access to abortion and contraception. In this vein, Tagle, like Pope Francis, will frustrate and disappoint activists seeking to liberalize the Catholic Church's doctrines on sexual ethics. On the other hand, like Pope Francis, Tagle maintains that while doctrine remains unchanged, pastoral strategies can and should evolve to be more inclusive of women and the LGBT community. Hence, while Tagle will not countenance changing the Church's teaching on women's ordination or making same sex marriage a sacrament, he would seek to give women a greater voice and leadership roles without ordination, and find ways of making LGBT Catholics feel at home within the boundaries of existing Catholic doctrine. Unlike some of the papal frontrunners with limited pastoral experience, Tagle brings a wide range of expertise as a parish priest, seminary rector, bishop, theologian who served on the Vatican's International Theological Commission, and Vatican administrator who continues to lead the Dicastery for Evangelization. A charismatic and gifted speaker, Tagle is active on social media platforms and reaches out to Catholics wherever they are. Inspired by the theology of missio inter gentes developed by fellow Asian theologians and missiologists, as well as Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), Tagle insists that the Catholic Church must go out to where the people are and be immersed in their midst ( missio inter gentes ). Indeed, as Archbishop of Manila and later Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Tagle often speaks of bringing the Church to the shopping malls of Manila and to social media platforms where young adults congregate. In short, Tagle represents a figure within the Catholic Church who, while defending the Church's doctrinal positions, is nevertheless inspired by the Holy Spirit to discern new and creative strategies for bringing the Gospel of Jesus and the Catholic Church to the peoples in their diverse worlds amid the challenges of daily
Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Manila's hopes for Cardinal Tagle: A Filipino Pope for the poor
Filipino activist-priest Robert Reyes leading a procession in the slums of Manila to mark the start of the papal conclave on May 7. ST PHOTO: MARA CEPEDA – In the alleyways of Sitio Militar, a poor neighbourhood in Quezon City near the Philippine capital, a church volunteer hoisted a life-sized standee of Pope Francis, leading a quiet procession. Behind her, activist-priest Robert Reyes pushed a wooden cart painted with images of Jesus, Saint Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa. He calls it the 'Kariton ni Kiko', a tribute to the nickname Filipinos had given the late pontiff and the makeshift pushcarts Manila's homeless use as their mobile homes. It was part of a procession held after what Father Reyes described as a 'Mass for the Poor' held at the church on May 7. This takes place hours before cardinals over in the Vatican are set to gather inside the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. Thousands of kilometres away from the Vatican, in a slum in Metro Manila, this mass and procession is a prayer on wheels – a plea for a pope who walks with the people, like Pope Francis did. 'This is a symbol of a church that moves forward, a church on wheels, a church that does not stay in comfortable (halls). It is a church that goes out to people,' said Father Reyes. In the Philippines, many hope that kind of church would soon be helmed by a pope who is one of their own: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the former Archbishop of Manila who is now among the highest-ranking Asians in the Vatican. 'I want Tagle to be our next pope. He's close to poor people like me, just like how Pope Francis was,' said 66-year-old Nina Barobaro, a church server who once sold pineapples to scrape by. Warm, eloquent and pastoral, Cardinal Tagle has been dubbed 'Francis-lite' for his warmth and progressive views reminiscent of Pope Francis. In the run-up to the conclave, Cardinal Tagle has become the centre of online meme wars and real-life debates, celebrated by fans and scrutinised by critics who question whether the 67-year-old cardinal is ready for the papacy. Father Reyes, who once studied with Cardinal Tagle at the seminary of the Ateneo de Manila University, calls him 'Chito' with familiarity and fondness. But on this day, he avoided endorsing his friend outright. 'To both local and international media here, don't ask me if I want my classmate, Cardinal Chito Tagle, to be pope,' he said in his homily , or sermon, before the procession. 'No, my answer is that I want a pope like Pope Francis… someone who is unafraid to be unpopular.' Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is known as the 'Asian Francis' for having what many see as the affable charm of the everyman. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Many parishioners' yearning for a Filipino pope is less about nationalism than it is about the kind of church they want: one that is tender, inclusive, and rooted in the margins. 'The world is diverse, right? There are people of all genders, for example. That's good. We need a pope who would be inclusive to all of them,' said 15-year-old church choir member Arjie Camacho. His choirmate Scofield Carolino, also 15, was more direct: 'Surely other Filipinos would follow Tagle's example and become closer to God.' At the nearby Sacred Heart Parish, where Cardinal Tagle once celebrated feast day masses when he was still archbishop, flower vendor Joanna Montales remembers the crowds he drew. 'When he's presiding over the mass, his homily touches your heart. It just pierces your soul,' she said, recalling how his words helped keep her faith intact despite daily hardships. Her co-vendor Michael Consignado nodded in agreement. 'If he becomes pope, it's like someone from our street made it,' he said. 'But more importantly, the world would get a pope who knows how we live.' Cardinal Tagle's ideological leanings have long sparked debate. He is hailed by some as a liberal icon but is dismissed by others as not progressive enough. 'I think he's a moderate on the issues of justice, of sexual ethics. Even in the ethics of computers and AI (artificial intelligence), he would not take a very radical or progressive point of view,' Father Reyes said in a separate interview with Australia's ABC News. Cardinal Tagle also did not directly criticise former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war that left thousands dead. 'In terms of addressing controversy and addressing contentious issues, Cardinal Chito would not venture into dangerous waters,' said Father Reyes. Still, Cardinal Tagle has remained staunch in his defence of church teachings, like opposing government efforts to widen access to contraceptives. His tone on clerical abuse echoes that of Pope Francis, though he has avoided supporting criminal charges, favouring canonical processes instead. Many point to his gifts as a communicator and bridge-builder. 'He is able to adjust his language according to his audience,' said Mr Paterno Esmaquel II, religion reporter for Manila-based news site Rappler. 'He's a great communicator and theologian.' Cardinal Tagle's leadership has not been without controversy. As president of Catholic humanitarian aid group Caritas Internationalis from 2015 to 2022, he faced backlash when the Vatican dismissed its entire leadership after allegations of workplace bullying, though the cardinal himself was not accused of wrongdoing. The episode, however, dented his reputation as an administrator. Despite these issues, many in the Philippines believe a Tagle papacy would carry weight far beyond Rome. Mr Esmaquel recalled how Pope Francis once described migrant Filipino workers as 'smugglers of the faith' – spreading Catholicism across the world as they toil far from home. 'We are now the modern-day missionaries of the Catholic Church. And yet Filipinos are still seen as second-class citizens, even in the Church ,' Mr Esmaquel said. 'Having a Filipino pope would boost the morale of Filipino Catholics around the world'. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
