BACOLOD - The Negros Occidental High School became the latest beneficiary of the PBA's generosity.
The 48-year-old pro league donated P500K to the oldest educational institution in the province when it visited the school on Friday as part of its All-Star festivities program. The even is presented by Arena Plus.
Commissioner Willie Marcial along with members of both Team Japeth Aguilar and Team Mark Barroca handed out the customized giant check through the kindness of ArenaPlus and Nustar in cooperation with the Alagang PBA.
The donation was made unannounced to the surprise of the entire school, which gave the PBA delegation a warm reception upon its arrival.
"Malaki pong karangalan sa PBA na kami ay ma-imbitahan dito. Maraming-maraming salamat po sa mainit ninyong pagtanggap sa amin," said Marcial.
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Seven-time MVP June Mar Fajardo gave an inspirational message to both students and school officials who made up the jampacked crowd present during the event.
"Kaming mga nandito sa harap ninyo, galing din kami diyan na kagaya ninyo at nag-aral ding mabuti. Kaya sana ipag-patuloy ninyo ang pag-aaral ninyo," the 34-year-old San Miguel star told his audience.
All-Star team captains Barroca and Aguilar were in attendance during the hour-long program that saw an impromptu dance number provided by Calvin Abueva, Chris Newsome, Marcio Lassiter, Jio Jalalon, and Aris Dionisio. (RG)
