Cebu Crowns the City’s Representative in the National Finals of Red Bull Half Court 2023

Cebu, Philippines - Last May 20, over 90 streetballer teams in Cebu went head-to-head to determine the Top 6 teams who will move on to the National Finals of Red Bull Half Court. The winner-takes-all event will crown the country’s representative for the World Finals of Red Bull Half Court in Serbia on September 2023.

The tournament featured an intense and high-paced series of basketball games from various regional teams. The competitive atmosphere was felt throughout the event, which played a crucial role in the event’s success.

“Basketball is the number 1 sport in the Philippines, so 3x3 is another platform that people can really take part in. Taking part in this type of event really gives people the opportunity to play the sport that they love with their friends and peers. From the looks of it, they’re all enjoying themselves playing in the Red Bull Half Court,” said Coach Eric Altamirano, the Tournament Commissioner of Red Bull Half Court Philippines.

“We look forward to the qualifiers in Manila. I’m sure we’ll find a lot of really good teams, excellent teams, and they will be challenged. Everybody wants to grab a slot going to Serbia for the World Finals,” Coach Altamirano added.

Following a gruelling series of matches, the following teams are moving on to the National Finals are:

Men’s Division:

● Team SRP
● Team Triple R1
● Team EMILS1
● Team PJEM

Women’s Division:

● Team EVSU A
● Team GS CWBL

One notable athlete who dominated the tournament alongside her teammates was Team EVSU A’s Diana Rebecca Paton-og. The Ball Captain expressed the challenges they had to endure headed into the event and how they overcame all the odds to secure their spot as one of the region’s representatives.

“Before kami napunta dito, grabe yung preparation namin. ‘Di rin kami sure if makapunta kami dito kasi yung isang teammate namin, nagka-ankle sprain, so we had to replace her. So yung mindset dapat panalunin talaga namin ‘to kasi ang dami na pinagdaanan namin. Wala rin kaming budget, yung coach lang namin. Siya lang yung gumastos sa amin, so sabi ko para pala sa amin talaga ‘to” (Before we got here, our preparation was intense. We weren’t also sure because one of our teammates suffered a sprained ankle, so we had to replace her. That’s why our mindset is to win because of what we went through. We had no budget, and it was our coach who spent his money to get us here,) said Paton-og

“I have to do my best para ma-pay back namin yung mga tao behind this success, yung reason na nakapunta kami dito” (I have to do my best and give back to all the people behind this success, the reason why we’re here,)” she added.

Below are the photos during the event:

Catch the next batch of teams who will compete against Team EVSU and the other Cebu representatives at the National Finals of Red Bull Half Court during the Manila Qualifiers on May 27 at Buendia Food by The Court in Makati City.

For more information and updates regarding Red Bull Half Court, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok) 

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Foodpanda’s Instant Padala Service Pandago | Now Available Nationwide

If you’re looking for a reliable yet affordable delivery service to send your packages, foodpanda has got you covered! Beyond delivering its app users’ food and grocery needs, foodpanda is now rolling out its latest on-demand service, pandago, where you can enjoy a convenient and affordable delivery service for your personal or business needs.

“As the country’s leading online food and grocery platform, we want to take a step further and also provide Filipinos the convenience of having items such as documents, gifts, and packages delivered to their family and friends — with the same easy-to-use convenience that our foodpanda users are accustomed to when ordering their favourite food from their favourite restaurants,” said Patricia Jacinto, operations director of foodpanda Philippines. “This is also part of our continued efforts to expand our services and operations to meet the growing demand of both consumers and businesses.”

“Coming from a successful initial run in Davao and Cabanatuan, we wanted to bring this to our customers nationwide so that they can make use of Pandago’s effortless and reliable on-demand delivery service any time of the day and anywhere they are in the country,” Jacinto added. 

Putting a premium on speed, safety and security 

With pandago, users can have their packages safely delivered 24/7 within a short time. Now, you no longer have to worry about long package deliveries, as urgent deliveries can be done with a simple tap on the app. Using pandago is easy: just input your pick-up and drop-off location. Proof of pick-up and delivery is also available on the app so you can monitor and get on top of the condition of your package. 

Take advantage of another convenient feature using pandago – a real-time tracking function that updates delivery status. This gives you the security and assurance of knowing where your package is currently at. 

In lost, stolen or damaged packages, pandago also offers insurance coverage for your items. But there’s no cause for worry because, with foodpanda’s extensive fleet of highly-trained delivery partners, you can be assured that your packages will be picked up and delivered safely. 

Send it like a panda

Whether you’re sending items to your friends and family, shipping orders to your customers, or a buyer receiving your orders from online sellers, foodpanda’s pandago will help pick up and deliver your clothes, accessories, gadgets, toys, and more. 

“With pandago, we strive to be the reliable app that can now deliver anything to anyone, even their packages, by offering a fast, convenient, and affordable instant package delivery service,” said Jacinto. 

It also underscores foodpanda’s vision to encourage its app users to focus on what matters to them as part of their recently launched brand philosophy, Live Like a Panda. 

One perfect example is a Surigao teacher who used pandago to send necessary review materials to her tutoring students. 

“The story of one of our first-ever pandago customers only shows how we can help our customers send whatever they need so that they can have time for more important tasks or things in their daily routines.”

Jacinto also shared that this new service is one way the company responds and caters to the growing demands of Filipino consumers and small businesses. “Aside from our regular consumers, we also want to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including small start-ups and home-based online businesses, cut operational costs on the delivery of their products at an affordable rate.” 

pandago is now available nationwide. Experience the convenience of instant deliveries with pandago, your on-demand delivery service for everyday needs. From your necessary packages to daily essentials, pandago will deliver your goods straight to your door.

It’s time to go with pandago and discover swift and seamless delivery! For first-time orders, you can avail of a delivery fee of as low as Php 3.00. Head to the app now and send your packages at the most affordable price and fast delivery. 

About Foodpanda:

Foodpanda is dedicated to bringing food lovers their favourite meals from curated local restaurants in the Philippines. Since its creation, the on-demand food and grocery marketplace has grown to more than 170,000 partner restaurants in over 325 cities across 13 Asian and Central Europe markets. foodpanda Philippines operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and is continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader in the food delivery industry. For more information, visit www.foodpanda.ph. 

How it works:

Customers can enter their addresses through the foodpanda website or the new iOS and Android apps and view a curated list of restaurants and shops serving their neighbourhood. Once they have found their choice, they can order in the comfort of their home or office, paying online through foodpanda’s secure platform or via cash-on-delivery. The order is then carefully prepared by the restaurant or shop, picked up by the foodpanda delivery partner and delivered straight to their doorstep.

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