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MPBL team owners unite to help game day crew

MPBL team owners unite to help game day crew

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The MPBL's game-day employees received financial assistance from the team owners. Handout photo

MANILA, Philippines -- The day-to-day employees of the MPBL took a massive blow when the Lakan Season playoffs were suspended indefinitely due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The league's last game was over a month ago on March 11.

That's why San Juan-Go for Gold team governor Chris Conwi made sure that the league's employees -- including its referees and table officials -- got some help financially. He initiated a donation drive, COVID-19 Bayanihan sa MPBL, as he called on team owners to give any amount they can to help the employees.

"I made a note in our group chat with the team owners. Any amount will do to help our MPBL staff who are paid on a per-game basis," said Conwi.

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The response to Conwi's call was overwhelming.

Atty. Brando Viernesto, Emmer Oreta, Sarangani head coach John Callos, Nueva Ecija owner Bong Cuevas and team manager Jai Reyes, Rizal part-owner Jowell Conde, Makati owner Paolo Orbeta, Go for Gold godfather Jeremy Go, Bacoor team governor Dennis Abella, Simon Mangio of Pampanga, Laguna vice mayor Gel Alonte, Claudine Bautista of Davao Occidental, and Zamboanga owner Anita Kaw all contributed to the fund.

Also contributing were Sam Lato of Valenzuela, Jemina Sy's Muntinlupa, Onyx Crisologo of Quezon City, Ruby Navarro of Imus, Justin Tan of Mindoro, Mark Tan of Bicol, Iloilo team owner JJ Javelosa, Joan Villafuerte of Parañaque, Jun Reyes of Bulacan, and MPBL commentators Cedelf Tupas, Christian Luanzon, and Martin Javier.

As of Saturday, they had raised over P230,000. Almost 80 MPBL employees received funds through their Money Padala accounts a day later.

Conwi is reminding the staff and fans of the league to keep safe during the pandemic.

"Mag ingat po tayong lahat, sundin natin ang quarantine policies. Prayers lang at magkikita kita tayo ulit sa pagbabalik ng MPBL!"

Meanwhile, MPBL league owner Manny Pacquiao has also vowed to help the game day crew. The Bayanihan sa MPBL fundraising will continue until the league's operations return to normal.

(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website).

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