Raise the Roof
Posted by Philippines - 04/10/2009
Typhoon Ondoy has left over 500,000 more people homeless in greater Manila. It has brought people together and aid has flowed in from the world.
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Team Philippines brings representatives from differing levels of homelessness in the Philippines, differing levels of poverty, and different areas of the country together for the Homeless World Cup. These individuals are in the process of becoming a team, which means working and playing together on and off the football pitch. The Philippine Team is: Ronaldo Yurag, Mark Anthony Rosales, Robin Porcioncula, Larry Dela Cruz, Ricky Ortiz, Robert Francisco, Joemer Gelena, Marlon Lagundino, and reserve Rachy Gunda . They come from Masbate, Cebu City, Quatro, Pagsanjan, Nasugbu, Calapan, Guiguinto, Surigao and Floodway. Join us in celebrating with Team Philippines 2009! Final Position: Milan 2009 - 29th
Posted by Philippines - 04/10/2009
Typhoon Ondoy has left over 500,000 more people homeless in greater Manila. It has brought people together and aid has flowed in from the world.
Posted by Philippines - 13/09/2009
We finish 29th out of 48 nations! Joemer, Ronaldo, Larry and Robert all score for a wonderful win. Paul Zialcita led an emotional crowd. Robin Porcioncula played an inspired game in goal.
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Posted by Philippines - 12/09/2009
At the Homeless World Cup, people of all colors, shapes, and sizes converge under different flags that represent different languages, political systems, ideologies, and religions. There are teams from 48 countries in six continents, some belonging to global superpowers whose flags have instant recall and recognition, others to little-known states that are still seeking recognition.
Posted by Philippines - 12/09/2009
Hong Kong was no match for the Philippine side. Captain Ronaldo Yurag picked apart the HK defense for five goals and Robert Francisco added one to make the final score 6-1 Philippines. In a surprise move Coach Marlon Maro moved Joemer Gelena, the Philippine goalie, into the field, replacing him with striker Robin Porcioncula.
Posted by Philippines - 07/09/2009
MILAN, ITALY – Team Philippines bested first opponent Luxembourg 6-1 at the 7th Homeless World Cup, an annual tournament which this year was held at the historic Arena Civica in Milan, Italy.
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