Come December 19 and 20, Davao basketball fans will have delightful days to look forward to.
Why?
Because The Royal Mandaya Hotel Christmas Basketball Games organized in partnership with Congressman Pulong Duterte and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas-XI regional director Glenn Escandor are all set with the support of the City Mayor’s Office under OIC Mike Aportadera.
I asked coach Miggy Solitaria who are the players to watch because fans would love to know who are playing.
Drum roll please!
Personally, I would love to watch these players in action.
Alvin Pasaol (Team Davao), Peter June Simon (Team Davao), John Wilson(Team Davao), Francis Escandor (Team Pulong), Jerom Lastimosa (Team Pulong), Kevin Quiambao (Team Pulong), Mark Nonoy (Team Pulong), Mark Yee (MJE-Junex Tuna) and Billy Robles( MJE-Junex Tuna).
Gametime starts at 1 p.m. at the Davao City Recreation Center featuring four exciting squads, Team Pulong-Arcadia, Team Davao, MJE-Junex Tuna and Montaña Pawnshop.
This is the beauty of sports-loving friends, Congressman Pulong and SBP-XI director Glenn, who have thought of gathering resources to put up an exciting event for Dabawenyos.
It’s Christmas time and we deserve some great fun by just watching those exciting players.
The DCRC, used to be known as Almendras Gym, has been a venue for tournaments for many years but it is basketball that we always look forward to.
It cannot be denied that this is our No.1 sport, thanks to organizers and sponsors with the help of the media that has extensively supported the leagues.
This is the tenure of director Glenn, who I can vividly remember, has a passion for the sport too. No wonder, a son named Francis Escandor has started to make a name for himself.
Congressman Pulong’s friendship with Glenn is a blessing to sports fans because it takes “two to tango” you know when it comes to holding sporting events.
I have seen some friends sporting the Pulong Brand on their shirts in other sports, a clear indication that the first district Congressman has continued to invest even in sports that are just recreational in nature.
So fellow Dabawenyos, mark your calendars and come early to the venue.
This is one two-day event you wouldn’t miss.
Me included.
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