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Sarah Geronimo’s ‘Tala’ enters Billboard’s world digital song sales chart P260,000 each in aid to displaced Marawi folk released by US And the two teams’ meeting in the second round of the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball tournament is once again treated with championship atmosphere.La Salle head coach Ramil De Jesus said the rivalry that constantly draws thousands of live spectators and immeasurable television audiences is normal in the sporting context since it was heavily marketed during the first few years of their matchupFEATURED STORIESSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissSPORTSCoronation night?SPORTSThirdy Ravena gets offers from Asia, Australian ball clubs“I think that’s normal because if you’d look at it this was blown up because of the TV because when Ateneo and La Salle started playing each other there was almost no camera crew but now it’s everywhere,” said De Jesus in Filipino Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.De Jesus added that the arrival of Tai Bundit on the Ateneo bench further enhanced the rivalry because that was when the Lady Eagles won their two titles in the league cementing the program as one of the best in the UAAP. ‘Duterte legacy:’ Gov’t boasts achievements so far MOST READ 1Bataan falls to Tokyo Dime in 3×3 Super Quest final Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. View comments