Friday, August 08, 2008 Macapagal to grace NBA Gov's Cup opening By Henry C. Villalva
PHILIPPINE Basketball Association (PBA) star Mark Macapagal of the Coca Cola Tigers is slated to grace the opening ceremonies of the Negros Basketball Association's 1st Gov. Isidro Zayco Invitational Cup '08 Friday at the Po Hang gym of Bacolod Tay Tung High School.
NBA president Oscar "Dodong" Bascon said the PBA star will be among the featured guests during the festival-type opening program where eight participating teams will parade with their muses and team captains holding their respective team banners.
A special feature in the traditional opener is the presence of the mayors of the towns and cities fielding teams in this centerpiece NBA event.
Mayors Salvador Escalante of Cadiz, Hermilo Aguilar of Hinigaran, Demie Honrado of La Carlota City and Jose "Oti" MOntelibano of Silay City have been invited to assist Zayco in the ceremonial toss to usher in the tournament.
Highlight of the NBA opening program is the selection of a Miss NBA Governor's Cup from among the muses of the eight participating teams.
A special prize to the team with the best uniform will also be given/
NBA treasurer Vic Tan will preside over the muse selection and awarding.
The program will have the special participation of the La Carlota City Pasalamat Drumbeaters and the West Negros University Glee Club who will sing "The Lord's Prayer" and the Philippine national anthem.
