Albay Media FaFa-WISH Basketball Club

TEAM STANDINGS AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2025

The Green Team currently leads the standings with an impressive record of three wins and no losses, showing dominance early in the tournament.

Following them closely is the Black Team, holding two wins and one loss, still in strong contention for the top spot.

The Red Team trails with one win and two losses, aiming to bounce back in their upcoming games.

As for the Blue Team of Kume Noris—well, we’ll let the readers figure out the rest! 😅

PLAYER OF THE GAME! 🏀🔥

What a performance by Jonard De Jesus! He exploded for 27 points to power the Black Team past the Blue Team in the ongoing Albay Media FaFa-WISH Basketball Tournament! 💪🏆

🏀 Finally on the board!

Darwin Obido led the Red Team to their first victory in the ongoing Albay Media FaFa-WISH Basketball Tournament, scoring 22 points in a hard-fought win over the Blue Team this Sunday, October 26. The Red Team now holds a 1–2 record after breaking their losing streak! 🔥👏

🏀 Three in a row!
Joniz Naz once again proves unstoppable as he bags his third straight Best Player of the Game award, dropping 30 points to seal another win for the Green Team. The squad remains undefeated with a 3–0 record, leading the ongoing Albay Media FaFa-WISH Basketball Tournament! 💪🔥

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗙𝗮-𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯:
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀

In the heart of Albay, a group of media practitioners has found a refreshing way to unwind, bond, and stay fit — through basketball. What started as a simple weekend pastime has now evolved into a full-fledged league known as the 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗙𝗮-𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯.

The idea took shape at the DPWH Albay 1st Engineering District, where Noris Mingoy of Brigada News FM Legazpi began inviting fellow media professionals to casual Sunday basketball games. What started as a small circle of friends soon grew into a consistent group of players who couldn’t resist the thrill of the court every Sunday afternoon, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Among the regulars were the lively teams from Ako Bicol Online TV and Tabang Ora Mismo, led by Noris’s close friend Nomer Corporal. Their dedication and consistency caught the attention of veteran advisers Koyah Onin and Peter Encisa of Radyo Siram, who later encouraged Noris to formalize the games into a league.

After several discussions about the structure and spirit of the tournament, the group decided it was time to give their budding community an identity. That’s when FaFa-WISH was born — a name with a story and a smile.

“FaFa” symbolizes health, good living, and camaraderie — qualities that the players embody both on and off the court. Meanwhile, “WISH” stands for the dream to fulfill all the qualities of a “PAPA” — a slang term affectionately used to describe a strong, confident, and respectable gentleman.

The league’s first tournament features four teams, with plans to make it an annual event. More than competition, the FaFa-WISH league aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and unity among Albay’s media practitioners, regardless of their political opinions or network affiliations.

“On-air, we may argue about politics. But on the court, it’s all about teamwork, assists, defense, and the occasional turnover.”

In every gathering, everyone make sure that every game is filled with laughter — but often, Noris Mingoy is sneaking in jokes about handsome actors or stories of “LOVE” – is he referring to a politician and life between fast breaks.

Currently serving as League Commissioner, Noris oversees the operations with guidance from the league’s advisers on decision-making and finances. The roster of eligible players includes broadcasters, technicians, drivers, janitors, and even information officers from both government and private institutions — a true mix of the media community in action.

Looking ahead, the organizers plan to expand the league next year, introducing new events such as women’s volleyball, further broadening the family that FaFa-WISH has built.

From microphones to basketballs, the Albay MEDIA FaFa-WISH Basketball Club proves that unity, fitness, and friendship can coexist — even among those whose voices often clash on air. Because at the end of the day, when the buzzer sounds, what matters most is not who wins, but the bonds formed and the wish to keep the game — and the camaraderie — alive.

OUR PLAYER OF THE GAME FOR THE 2ND GAME

BLACK VS RED

#10 JONARD DE DESUS

Jonard De Jesus scored 19 points to lead the Black Team to get the first win in the FaFa-WISH Basketball Tournament.

OUR PLAYER OF THE GAME FOR THE FIRST GAME

GREEN VS BLUE

#99 JONAS NAZ

He got 34 points to seal the 2nd win and 0 loss in Albay Media FaFa-WISH Basketball Tournament.

Albay Media FaFa-WISH Schedule of games:

October 19, 2025 | Albay Astrodome
Green vs. Blue - 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M
Black vs Red - 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

October 26, 2025 | Albay Astrodome
Black vs Green - 7:30 A.M to 9:00 A.M
Redvs. Blue - 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

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