3rd UNTV Cup under way today

Public servants, including senators, congressmen and law enforcers, take centerstage as they show their sporting prowess in the 3rd UNTV Cup which starts today at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

A brainchild of multi-awarded broadcaster Daniel S. Razon, the basketball tournament provides public servants an opportunity to play an active part in helping the underprivileged members of society through sports.

From six teams, the event now has 11 branches of the government taking part in the noble project where each team will have to submit its chosen charitable institution as its beneficiary.

The champion in the event that will have PBA legend Atoy Co as one of the commissioners will have the privilege to donate 1.5 million to its beneficiary. The runner-up and third placer get 650,000 and 250,000, respectively.

Known as Mr. Public Service, Razon will give the inspirational message during the opening rites that will be graced by top UNTV and government officials.

The event which will run till April next year also aims to promote unity, camaraderie, and physical fitness among public servants, among them Senators Ralph Recto, JV Ejercito, Bam Aquino, Sonny Angara and Antonio Trillanes, Congressmen Niel Tupas Jr., Sherwin Tugna, Mayor Niel Tupas III, Vice Mayor Francis Zamora, cabinet secretaries Sec. Joel Villanueva and USec. Mark Lapid and Court Administrator Justice Jose Midas Marquez.