Articles by Kobe Balderas


Sunday, 8 December 2024 - Ablaze
#NCAA100: Blazers’ championship dream denied as Cardinals claim historic title The #BenildeBlazers fought fiercely to keep their championship hopes alive, but the Mapua Cardinals proved unstoppable, clinching their first NCAA title in 33 years.
Thursday, 5 December 2024 - Ablaze
Blazing a trail: How Benilde Blazer legend Sunday Salvacion defined an era From Rookie of the Year to NCAA Champion and MVP, Sunday Salvacion established himself as a Blazer legend. In an exclusive interview with The Benildean, he reflected on the 2000 championship and the lasting impact he made on Benildean history.
Sunday, 1 December 2024 - AblazeSports
#NCAA100: Blazers surrender to red-hot Mapua Cardinals in Game 1 Finals The #BenildeBlazers’ 23 turnovers proved costly in Game 1 of the #NCAA100 Finals, as they fell to the surging Mapua University Cardinals, 73-84.
Thursday, 28 November 2024 - Ablaze
A Championship Reborn: Mapua and Benilde face off in NCAA Finals As the historic finals clash between the Mapúa Cardinals and Benilde Blazers approaches, let’s see how both teams will battle it out in their quest for history, glory, and redemption.
Sunday, 17 November 2024 - Profiles
Holding the reins of history with the kutseros of Vigan, Ilocos Sur Heading into the streets of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the “kalesa” gives travelers a glimpse of the past. With the “kutsero” or kalesa driver at the reins, this traditional carriage ride showcases the charm of the city's most iconic sights.