Former Manila fifth district Cong. Amado Bagatsing (center) joins Chi Atienza (right) and Manila former mayor Isko Moreno
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"KABAKA opens Manila summer hoops fest, joins forces with KAAGAPAY, KABABAIHAN"
KABAKA kicked off their summer Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament over the weekend at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in partnership with AKSYON Youth to promote wellness and grassroots sports programs all over Manila.
KABAKA founder former Manila fifth district Congressman Amado S. Bagatsing said that this summer Sportsfest, now on its 25th year, is a testament on how committed KABAKA on its objective on helping young people develop their talents and abilities.
“We are very thankful to see how far KABAKA sports programs have progressed developing the youth of Manila. We are very proud to see some of our past players here are now playing in big professional leagues,” Bagatsing said.
The event’s opening ceremony participated by 200 teams all over Manila was graced by Chi Atienza, the daughter of former Mayor Lito Atienza, Philippine Basketball Association’s scoring guard Adrian Nocum of Rain or Shine, ex-Mayor Moreno and Bagatsing, among others, last Sunday.
One of the highlights of the program was the unification of the three present powerful political organization in Manila, KABAKA of former Cong. Amado Bagatsing, KABABAIHAN of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and KAAGAPAY of former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
This is the first time that these three of the most influential, most admired organization has joined forces to promote the nation’s capital’s sports programs not only basketball but also volleyball, taekwondo and boxing, among others, aside from other projects that benefit the Manila people.
“KABAKA is not only about basketball but also an avenue for our youth to excel in other sports. We are here to help the young athletes of Manila,” Bagatsing added.
For his part, former Manila mayor Isko Moreno said he will revitalize and strengthen Manila’s sports in schools and communities.
Bagatsing, the founder of KABAKA, said this summer's Sportsfest, which is in its 25th year, is evidence of how dedicated KABAKA is to its goal of assisting young people in developing their abilities.
Over the years, KABAKA Sportsfests has produced athletes who have played in the PBA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, and other elite leagues.
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