MANILA, Philippines -- Schools from the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) received help from Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc., after it was announced that they cancelled their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BAVI sent 5,000 pieces of dressed chicken to CESAFI, which was then distributed to its member schools. Also receiving chickens were CESAFI officials, coaches, ballboys, security guards, utility teams, and venue personnel.

"We admire the efforts of CESAFI management in looking after the welfare of athletes and officials during this most difficult time. They are truly an inspiration," said BAVI president Ronald Mascariñas, also the owner of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.

"The CESAFI is truly grateful and blessed at this pleasant surprise from Mr. Ronald Mascariñas. We are thankful for his generosity," said CESAFI commissioner Felix Tiukinhoy.

The CESAFI is looking to resume games in 2021.

CESAFI is composed of: Cebu Eastern College, Cebu Institute of Technology – University, Don Bosco Technical College, Southwestern University PHINMA, University of Cebu, University of Cebu – Lapu-Lapu & Mandaue Campus, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose–Recoletos, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, University of the Visayas, and Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu.

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