Romeo, Baldwin PSSBC’s guests

Globalport star Terrence Romeo and Gilas coach Tab Baldwin have been invited as special guests when the Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Cup holds its opening ceremony on Dec. 13 at the San Beda College gym.

PSSBC chairman Jimmy dela Cruz said the opening ceremony will be short and simple but the presence of Romeo and Baldwin is very significant especially for the players.

“Romeo is one of the rising stars in the PBA and his presence in the opening ceremony will certainly be an inspiration to all players,” said Dela Cruz. “I’m certain Romeo can motivate these high school players to play at the highest level and instill to them the importance of patience and discipline.”

The exciting guard has proven his worth not only in the PBA but also in the international arena when he helped the Baldwin-mentored Gilas Pilipinas finish runner up in the FIBA Asia Championship in Changsha, China last October.

Baldwin is also expected to give his own words of encouragement to coaches and players as well in the event also sponsored by Rain or Shine, Freego, Blackwater Sports, MEC Networks, Dickies Underwear, Ironcon Builders and Hapee Toothpaste.

“Our invitation to Baldwin is our manifestation of support to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas,” added Rain or Shine owner Terry Que.

While the opening ceremony is scheduled on Dec. 13, the tournament officially starts on Dec. 12 also at the San Beda College gym.

Games will be shown AksyonTV.

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