Car and motorcycles to be raffled off in MPBL opener

Opening Day Schedule (Araneta Coliseum) 7 p. m. Opening Ceremonies 9 p. m. Caloocan Supremos vs Parañaque Patriots

A BRAND-NEW car and 10 motorcycles will be raffled off in the opening of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday.

League Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes confirmed that every paying ticket holder will have a chance to win these vehicles.

“Yes, that’s the commitment to us by Senator Manny (Pacquiao), but every ticket holder should be there at the venue. Otherwise, it would be forfeited,” said Mr. Duremdes. “The raffle will also encourage the people to stay on even though their home team isn’t playing. “

A colorful opening ceremonies is expected to be rolled out with talents from ABS- CBN, tapped to join the festivity beginning 7 p. m.

It will be followed by the lone game scheduled featuring the Caloocan Supremos and the Yakimix Parañaque Patriots coached by multi- titled mentor Aric del Rosario.

A fledgling league founded by Senator Manny Pacquiao, the MPBL provides sanctuary to players who had short-lived professional careers and want to get another crack of making it to the big league.

The league also gives opportunity to untapped talents looking for a venue to showcase their talent. The regional flavor provides a different taste to the league as cities from the metropolis and different towns from various provinces will get a chance of showcasing their wares in this home and away, single round format. —