Tanduay Athletics Fully Supports Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)
Tanduay Distillers Inc. president Lucio “Bong” Tan, Jr. is taking his
support to grassroots sports a step further as he goes on full offensive for
Batangas Tanduay Athletics in the new Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
(MPBL).
Tan, whose passion for basketball was cultivated in childhood, believes he
saw a formidable ally in MPBL founder Sen. Manuel Pacquiao in providing
opportunities for local talents from the regions to advance their basketball
dreams.
“When we formed Tanduay Athletics, we had grassroots youth development as
one of its major thrusts. We believe we can give equal opportunities to
aspiring basketball talents from the cities and the regions through MPBL,” Tan
said.
The MPBL features teams that represent a province, city or municipality in
a home-and-away set up, where players get to play in front of hometown fans.
Each team is required to have at least three players that are homegrown to
the area they represent.
Aside from Batangas Tanduay Athletics, other teams playing for the MPBL
include Bataan Defenders, Bulacan Kuyas, Valenzuela Classic, Marikina
Athletics, Caloocan Supremos, Navotas Redcore and Muntinlupa.
“We put our hope in the next generation to make better their lives and
become useful to society. To give meaning to words, we support avenues that
will enable them like the MPBL and Batangas is close to home. That makes this
endeavor special and worthwhile,” Tan further explained.
Tanduay Distillers’ alcohol refinery Absolut Distillers Inc. has been
operating for 26 years in Lian, Batangas. It is one of the country’s most
advanced distilleries that has received multiple local and international awards
for operating on zero waste and employing green practices.
“We have a very encouraging start with the strong performance of the team.
We hope to continue the momentum. But in every league or sport we support,
what’s important is how we are making a difference in the lives of the
athletes. How they develop as individuals and how they will continue to inspire
a nation as an athlete like Manny Pacquiao is why we are here to support,” Tan
concluded.
The Batangas-Tanduay Athletics had an early win during a match with
Valenzuela Classic and Bataan Defenders as former Philippine Basketball
Association (PBA) players Val Acuna and Lester Alvarez lead the way for the new
team.
MPBL games air every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11
p.m in ABSCBN Sports and Action.
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