THE two-day PBA Christmas special on Christmas Day and Dec. 26 is billed the “Season of Joy,” with the league celebrating Yuletide before a live audience at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
It’s a special extravaganza highlighted by another edition of the Manila Clasico rivalry between Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia on Christmas Day and supported by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.
The Quezon City Mayor’s Office has teamed up with the PBA in this special presentation, with Belmonte throwing her support in the event that serves as part of her “Pamaskong Handog” to her constituents.
“Wala akong maibabalik sa dere-derechong suporta ni Mayor Joy Belmonte kung hindi malalim na pasasalamat,” said Commissioner Willie Marcial. “She gave consent to the opening of the Smart Araneta Coliseum to our dear fans. And now, she’s with us with her support for our Christmas special. Our deep gratitude to her.”
The league treats the fans with back-to-back PBA Governors’ Cup double-headers to be kicked off by the NLEX-Phoenix Super LPG tussle at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.
The Gin Kings (3-0) and the Magnolia Hotshots (2-0) stake their clean slates as they clash in the Christmas Day 6:45 p.m. main game.
