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During the PBA’s opening ceremony, there was a segment that featured the new PBA’s official lifestyle magazine called Offcourt. It immediately called my attention as our very own Dondon Hontiveros and his son Isaiah Miguel were on the cover page.

I searched the internet and found the following article by Sports analyst Quinito Henson of the Philippine Star (philstar.com) from his column Sporting Chance discussing what to expect from this magazine.

Offcourt, the official PBA lifestyle magazine, was launched at Ever Commonwealth last Friday. It was the first leg of a week-long mall tour where Offcourt is being introduced to fans in a big way. Offcourt editor Henry Liao said the tour is highlighted by opportunities for fans to take pictures with their favorite PBA players, get autographs and just hang out. The bi-monthly magazine is a joint undertaking between Tower Publishing Inc. and Pro Ads Marketing Concepts Inc. A three-year contract was signed with the PBA last June to produce the publication, which focuses on off-court activities and life stories of PBA personalities.

Offcourt is available in all major bookstores. Liao said some of the magazine writers are Tessa Jazmines, Kring Tan, Kirby Garlitos, Dolly Dy Zulueta, Mackie Macaraya, Roy Afable and Leslie Anne Lures Sy.

Other stops in the Offcourt mall tour are Sta. Lucia at 5 this afternoon, Trinoma at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Market! Market! at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, SM Manila at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Robinson Galleria at 5 p.m. on Friday and Ever Gotesco at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The maiden issue, destined to be a collector’s item, features Dondon Hontiveros and son Isaiah Miguel on the cover. Stories include RenRen Ritualo’s pre-school, commissioner Sonny Barrios’ care-giving business, Red Bull governor Tony Chua on how to manage a team, Joseph Yeo on how he won his wife’s heart, Alvin Patrimonio on clean living, Paul Artadi as a one-woman man, Cyrus Baguio’s chill time – a day in his life, Ryan Reyes’ parenting tips, Atoy Co, Jay-R Reyes and something about yours truly as a PBA broadcaster. A copy is a bargain at P125.

If you are a diehard San Miguel Beermen fan, this is one avenue where you can know more about your favorite Beerman. You can check the stores for new copies twice a month.