PBA legends raise close to P1 million for victims of conflict in - TopicsExpress

PBA legends raise close to P1 million for victims of conflict in Zamboanga Former players from the PBA on Saturday raised close to P1 million in a benefit match for victims of conflict in Zamboanga City. PBA legends bannered by Alvin Patrimonion, Jerry Codinera, Johnny Abarrientos, and Ronnie Magsanoc suited up at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo in the charity match organized by former player Noynoy Falcasantos, a Zamboanga City native. A good chunk of the amount raised came from Senator Allan Peter Cayetano, a guest player who pledged P1,000 for each point scored in the game. That match ended at 175-all. “Kung makikita mo, halos hindi na nagbantayan masyado kasi yung iba nating donor per point yung ibinigay,” said Cayetano. “Sa mga kaibigan ko pa lang, nakapag-raise na kami ng P350,000. Pero I think milyon na rin ang inabot ng mga nakatulong.” Former Ginebra stars Marlou Aquino, Bal David, Vince Hizon, and Noli Locsin also suited up alongside ex-Alaska forward Bong Hawkins. Actor Jomari Yllana also played for the squad to add glitter to the proceedings. Other former players who suited up include Banjo Calpito, Benny Cheng, Michael Orquillas, Jay Mendoza, Gerard Francisco, and Chester Tolomia. “Sobrang saya ko lalo na yung mga kaibigan ko sa PBA legends, sa media, sponsors, napaka-supportive talaga nila,” said Falcasantos. “Maraming salamat po sa mga tulong ninyo. Yung mga iba pang nag-donate pati na rin yung ticket sales, sana umabot ng one million. Mag-mi-meeting kaming mga Zamboanguenos and see how much we raised. We will be transparent on this.” Zamboanga City was ravaged by violence after a bloody standoff between Moro National Liberation Front fighters and government troops. The crisis displaced more than 100,000 people in 34 evacuation center. Patrimonio said it was a no-brainer for him and other former players to suit up for the event. “Go kaagad. Nakita naman kasi natin yung nangyari sa Zamboanga, yung bayan ni Noy Falcasantos, andiyan naman talaga ang Legends to support,” he said. “Objective namin na makapagbigay ng entertainment and blessing sa ating mga kababayan.” The four-time PBA Most Valuable Player said they would be willing to suit up for other charity causes. “Dapat isama na natin sa schedule natin yung mga ganitong klaseng gathering. Of course, marami pa tayong mga nabiktima na mga kababayan, sana tuloy-tuloy. Sa Bohol, yung mga earthquake victims, andyan naman sina Peter Naron, sina Kuya Buboy Cesar Montano, and Bernie Fabiosa, sa Cebu rin may mga biktima rin tayong mga kababayan. Kina Dondon (Hontiveros) naman yun, Roger Yap. Andito ang legends para sumuporta,” sad Patrimonio. -TIMRR9

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