CHITO Loyzaga, a basketball legend like his late, lamented father, Caloy, has vibered me to say our national team has entered in the 29th Asian Baseball Championship on Oct. 14 to 20 in Taichung, Taipei.
The top three finishers among Japan, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, South Korea, China, Pakistan and the Philippines will qualify for the World Championship next year.
Chito said our team, headed by Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe “Ping” Remollo, will also use the Taiwan event as part of its preparation for the Manila Southeast Asian Games kicking off on Nov. 30.
Good luck, Chito, and to our players especially.
And, speaking of baseball, on 26 June 2017, Jonathan Juntado, who starred in my October 12 “All Write,” e-mailed me the following:
“Dear Mr. Mendoza,
“I hope this message finds you well. I received your e-mail from Jean Mondonedo-Ynot at the Sun Star. I would like to introduce myself to you. I’m Jonathan Juntado, a Filipino-American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. My next film is a documentary on the 1992 Little League World Series Team from Zamboanga. Currently, I am conducting my initial research for the film and would appreciate the opportunity to talk to you.
“I’ve read all of your articles that covered the team, as well as the responses (negative and positive) from both in the media in the Philippines and those in the United States. I find your story and experience to be very moving and an essential part of this story. I hope we get the chance to connect soon.
“Best, Jonathan Juntado
Director
MFA Film & TV Production 2017
USC School of Cinematic Arts (650) 922-4910 | jonathanjuntado.com/jjuntado@gmail.com”
Reopening old wounds is a tedious, if not a cruel, process. And since some wounds are heal-resistant, prudence sometimes dictates that they are better left unvisited.
But if you are committed to your art, JJ, go on. Your call, anyways. This is a free world. Just proceed with caution.