Today I watched 24 of the country's top high school basketball players hoop it up at the Slam Philippines Rising Star Classic. The black team (Team Punks) was behind most of the game but came back and tied it with less than two minutes to go. The white team (Team Hype) sealed the win with a fast break play and a couple of free throws. Peep the photos and videos below. The game will be aired on Fox Sports at 8 pm, Sunday, April 20. (Hi Charskie!)

I bumped into Sole Academy's Carlo Trillo at the 7107 International Music Festival last month and midway through our brief convo he whipped his phone out to show me a few adidas Originals kicks that SA was going to drop soon. Fast-forward to a few days ago, I received an email from adidas Philippines inviting me to the release of the ZX 5000 RSPN (Response) at Sole Academy.

Not to be mistaken for a take down model of the original ZX 5000, adidas Originals did these right with a fresh update utilizing mesh (always a plus for runners) and suede uppers plus a sockliner that'll make every step comfortable.

I am not usually a fan of changes on classic sneaks but I am totally sold on this one. Grab the dark colorway for some night running or the South Beach-esque colorway to stunt on hot summer days. Can't decide on which to get? Cop both!

Have nothing planned for summer? 

Parents looking to send their kids to summer sports school? 

Joining a summer basketball league?

Going out of town and looking to enjoy the sun?

There's no escaping the summer heat so stop hiding in air-conditioned rooms.

Switch to pawis mode and pick up some gear from the biggest Toby's Sale starting tomorrow until Sunday!

Three birthday celebrations in one day. Ala will turn 16, Dane 18 and Skratchmark will soon be of legal age. It's gonna be another fun Sunday at Aracama! Get Skratchmark belligerently drunk and I'll give you a prize. Sounds good?

That's what I bowled last night. Ugh. How awful. I suck now at the same sport that I was really good at when I was young. *SAD BEAR * Good thing I was with fun peeps last night for Margaux's 18th birthday celebration! Happy birthday my dear!

Haven't copped anything today? Maybe this will change your mind. 3 Nike SB camo kicks brought to you by we Legendary!

The Nike Dunk High SB continues to be the canvas for classic colorways with the reboot of  Georgetown and UNC just in time for March Madness. The "Rival Pack" drops tomorrow at all we Legendary stores. (except Circuit Makati)

we Legendary got something for both Showtime and Lob City fans. Presenting the Nike SB Lunar One Shot QS (quickstrike) in Lakers and Clippers colorways. Now you get to rep your team off the court with these light kicks that offer Lunarlon cushioning. Perfect for the coming summer months. WEST SIDE!

Slam Philippines presents the future of Philippine basketball!

Everyone's favorite skate shop, we Legendary, opened its 5th store yesterday in grand skate fashion with the release of the very limited Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 and the grand opening of the skate park. The 1,000 sqm project was developed by Ayala Land together with we Legendary, Flux Design Labs and Mountain Dew. Now both skaters and sneakerheads (maybe even hipsters) have a special place in Makati to call home. How cool is that?

we Legendary Circuit Makati opens today with a bang! Try your luck in getting a pair of the first (out of 3) Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 collaboration by Craig R. Stecyk III this afternoon. How limited are they? You got more fingers and toes than the number of pairs that reached our shores. Sizes 7-12, except 11 and 11.5. Retail is Php6,995. Watch the inspiration HERE!

#IMAGINE

Grippin' on that tape, grippin' grippin' on that tape. You waited YEARS for THIS and now it's finally here. This is we Legendary's BIGGEST project to date and the first ever legitimate urban skate park in the country. Let's all head to Cicruit Makati on Saturday and party! Click HERE for the schedule, videos and map. This is one event you wouldn't want to miss!

The pop-up flash of my Canon S110 stopped working months ago but since it's a great pocket camera, I still end up with decent photos like this one. It just sucks that I can't use it anymore to snap photos in places with low light. Maybe it's time to upgrade to a Canon S120? Or maybe I should go back to using a DSLR! Not. Recovery Food before SunDAZED, folks.

The most basic shoe in the most basic colorway most often does it for me. Just like this beauty with a premium spin.

Feeling under the weather, I made the trip from Quezon City to The Fort to join my Soul Kitchen familia in greeting the little sister I never had. I wish you all the happiness in the world, Maria! (no more heartaches and no more crying please)

You ever heard Drunk in Love (SURFBOARDT) play inside the club? The crowd's reaction is always priceless. #amazeballs 

Sunday night and I found myself in @gonzylla's neighborhood looking at new joints to try out when I saw this half a block away from his condo. I was still full from dinner and Dairy Queen but since I was already in the area I went and tried it out.