OKBet backs PBA Legends golf tilt
Living up to its status as a big friend of Philippine sports, gaming platform OKBet and the Philippine Basketball Association Legends Foundation Inc. successfully held the 2nd PBA Legends Charity Golf Tournament last 9 May at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite.
The 18-hole event was attended by a bevy of basketball personalities, supporters, and other public figures, such as PBA Legends Foundation Inc. Chairman Atoy Co, president Alvin Patrimonio, corporate secretary Ed Cordero, treasurer Jojo Lastimosa, and board members Ramon Fernandez and Kenneth Duremdes as they spent time to make the event a resounding success.
"The main purpose of this tournament is to help our fellow former PBA players with their financial and medical needs. We formed this foundation because we want to help each other," Co said.
All proceeds raised from the tournament as well as other future projects will fund various benefit projects of the PBA Legends Foundation.
One of the tournament sponsors, Edmund Yee, emerged as the Overall Low Gross Champion, garnering a net 70.
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"I'm happy with the success of the tournament. Winning is just a bonus. That's why when they approached me to ask for my support, I didn't hesitate," Yee said.
During the fellowship and awarding ceremony, OKBet expressed how proud the platform is to have partnered with the foundation and reiterated its commitment in promoting the local sports industry and giving back to the Filipino community.
"This tournament is not just an exciting sports event, but also a noble cause that provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives to the world of Filipino basketball," an OKBet representative said.
Aside from OKBet, San Miguel Corporation, PLDT-SMART, Metro Pacific Tollways Group, NLEX, SM Prime, Gloria Maris Restaurant, Ford EDSA, Boysen Paints, Megacem, Inc., Don Lee Builder, Inc., Mighty David, Arlo Aluminum Co. Inc., Gardiola Group of Companies, Hyco, Excel Coil Coating Corp, Igan ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc., also supported the event.
Others were Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Powerball Marketing and Logistics Corp, SOGO, Corbridge Group Phils, Nutritech, Go for Gold, Mr. Manny Sy and the Hon. Vice Governor of Isabela, Faustino "Bojie" Dy.
