Singer Nyoy Volante plays ball and lends a hand
APART from being a noted singer and theater performer, Nyoy Volante also loves to play basketball, both for recreation and as a way to help others.
Playing for Dent United in the 38-andunder division in Season 4 of LGR Hoops, Mr. Volante has gotten the attention of rivals from different teams as well as league proponents for his solid skills on the court.
“He plays smoothly. If he plays his guitar smoothly, that’s how he plays the game. Really smooth,” said Eric Uy, point guard of the RL Team playing in the Corporate Division.
Mr. Uy was seconded by Aldrin Alejo, resident photographer of LGR Hoops, who has been left impressed with Mr. Volante’s abilities in hoops.
“He plays the shooting guard spot. He’s a decent shooter,” said Mr. Alejo.
FUND-RAISING
But aside from seeing action in LGR Hoops to showcase what he is capable of on the court, Mr. Volante is also doing his share for the community, particularly war-ravaged Marawi.
With his team in LGR Hoops already eliminated, Mr. Volante had decided to be involved in the 3x3 MusiKaramay, a fund- raising event for the Mindanao city.
Mr. Volante joined fellow musicians, Stanley Seludo, drummer of Climax Band, and Manuel Tabunar of South Border, and others in playing in the fundraising activity.
“This started in the streets. It’s the advocacy of our band, Climax. We came up with an advocacy MusiKaramay. We started it by playing in the streets, hoping to raise funds to give back and donate to the charitable institutions we have chosen,” said Mr. Seludo.
One of the groups they are working with is TV5’s Alagang Kapatid Foundation.
“Participants in the 3x3 are all musicians and we pooled them together. It’s no secret that in the Philippines, basketball is the sport we all loved. We started by coming up with a P1,000 fee and all the funds we collected go to Marawi. With the help of our sponsors, we were able to do this. At times of crisis, we need an avenue. A lot of things happened in Marawi. This is our initiative to help Marawi. We’re also so thankful to the Alagang Kapatid Foundation,” said Mr. Seludo. —