SPORTS | SAMBOY LIM PASSED AWAY AT 61

Our Hearts are broken today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully, post by samboy's family.

A man of Faith, exceptional courage, humility and grace. He embodied the very best of humanity. The Skywalker was 61. During his final moments at the Medical City, he was tenderly cared for by Lelen, Jamie, Johannes, sister Malou, nephews AP, Alby & wife Kates, best friends: Allan Caidic & Robert Evangelista. His loved ones abroad: sister Ate Coy - Maricor, Dan, and niece, Danielle together with Jun Zarate, Coach Larry Albano bade Samboy goodbye via online chat. Lelen’s siblings: Gigi, Dixon, family and friends: Manang Marilyn, Tino Pinat, Jimmy Go were also able to bid him farewell. Father Franklin Beltran (former Letran Chaplain) was able to administer the Last Rites Extreme Unction. We thank Samboy’s amazing team of doctors headed by Dr. Luigi Segundo, physical therapists, nurses, caregivers, family and friends who, for the last 9 years, took excellent care of him. Please pray for Samboy. He needs our prayers as we commend his soul to the loving arms of our Lord God. Please have mercy on Samboy and grant him everlasting peace. Amen Heaven gained an angel just in time for Christmas. We love you Samboy, thank you for loving all of us unconditionally … no more pain nor suffering! Goodbye for now …… you will be in our hearts forever.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL PLAYER RAMON FERNANDEZ HISTORY

University of San Carlos’ Ramon Fernandez played for the Philippines in the 1972 Asian Youth Games, the 1973 Asian Basketball Confederation Championship, the 1974 World Championships, and the 1974 Asian Games.

At the start of the 1970s, Fernandez began his college basketball career at the University of San Carlos in Cebu.

It didn’t take long for him to catch the attention of Manila schools. After two years of playing for the Warriors, Fernandez transferred to San Sebastian College-Recoletos.

However, he didn’t end up playing in the NCAA. While serving his residency at San Sebastian, he attempted to transfer to De La Salle University.

Eventually, he began playing in the country’s premier commercial league, MICAA, joining the San Miguel Braves in 1972. After one year, he moved to the Komatsu Komets, which was later renamed Toyota Comets.

With Toyota, Fernandez quickly made a mark. His outstanding performances in the MICAA earned him spots on the Philippine Team in international competitions until 1974. However, he was later disallowed to represent the country as a professional player when his club, Toyota, transitioned from the MICAA to the newly established PBA in 1975.

The photo below shows Fernandez, who is a native of Maasin, Leyte, during his high school years at the University of San Carlos in Cebu.

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