During the formal launching of the event held last April 24 at the Treston International College gym in Bonifacio Global City, Unileiver Brand Manager for Male Grooming Jonathan Pua mentioned that this year’s showcase promises to be a grand basketball showdown, as the game is expected to feature the Philippine basketball’s cream of the crop.
Overseeing the two All-Star squads for this annual showcase are two of the more well-known professional ball players locally, defensive sentinel Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee and Rain or Shine’s sharpshooter Chris Tiu. Team Chris includes collegiate aces Jeron Teng (DLSU), Chris Newsome (ADMU), Kevin Ferrer (UST) and Mike Tolomia (FEU) while Team Marc includes Andre Paras (UP), Jeoffrey Javillonar (NU), Jericho Cruz (ADU) and Roi Sumang (UE).
Aside from being stalwarts of their respective PBA teams, the two also share the distinction of donning the national colors in international basketball competitions. Tiu was team captain of the PH squad during the 2011 Southeast Asian Games while Pingris suited up for the Gilas National Team that copped the silver at the FIBA Asia Championship held in Manila last year.
Aside from manning the sidelines, Tiu and Pingris will be also suiting up for their respective teams on the hardcourt.
Aside from the unveiling of the starters, Master also announced the launch of an online app for basketball fans to vote from a selection of all-star players from the UAAP, NCAA, PBA and the PH Gilas National Team to join Team Chris and Team Marc. Fans can vote by logging on to facebook.com/MasterPhilippines and by clicking on the Master Game Face application. The online voting will begin on April 24 and the complete team rosters will be announced on a special draft to be held on May 31.
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