STRONG GROUP TULOY ANG SUPORTA SA PH BASKETBALL

NANGAKO ang Strong Group na patuloy na susuportahan ang national team kasunod ng matagumpay na kampanya ng bansa sa 43rd William Jones Cup noong nakaraang Linggo.

Nakopo ng Strong Group-Pilipinas ang korona makaraang gapiin ang host Chinese-Taipei A, 83-79, sa overtime.

“This victory is just the beginning. Besides our team, we will continue to support the Samahang Basketball sa Pilipinas (SBP) and Gilas Pilipinas. We want our program to complement the national team’s efforts and offer help in any way we can,” wika ni Strong Group president Jacob Lao.

Ang panalo sa Jones Cup ay isang malaking milestone para sa Strong Group Athletics.

“We started Strong Group with a dream –to prove that the Filipino athlete can shine on the international stage. This victory is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence, done for the pride of our nation,” sabi ni Strong Group-Pilipinas chairman Frank Lao.

“Thank you to all our kababayans (countrymen) in the Philippines and our OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) — this victory is for you! A heartfelt thanks to the SBP, Sir Al Panlilio (former PLDT president), and Ma’am Erika Dy (SBP executive director) for believing in our players and coaches,” dagdag pa niya.

Ikinatuwa ni Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu ang tagumpay ng koponan.

“It is always an honor for me to represent the country in any way, and that was the mantra of the team throughout the tournament. We wanted to give glory to our country. And aside from that, I really wanted to win a championship for Boss Frank and Jacob (Lao). They’ve trusted me a lot, and I wanted to deliver for them,” sabi ni Tiu makaraang masungkit ng Pilipinas ang ika-7 Jones Cup title nito. CLYDE MARIANO