BY EDDIE G. ALINEA
If plans do not miscarry, pro league stars will invade the world-class beaches of Boracay for the All-Stars weekend in May.
Pro league Chairman Rene Pardo said Aklan provincial officials have made "strong" representations to hold the PBA summer spectacle in the popular tourist resort.
"They’re still arranging it but they are a prime candidate dahil interesadong-interesado ang mga taga-Aklan," Pardo told Malaya in a phone interview.
Only few minor kinks need to be sorted out before the PBA holds its first-ever All-Stars event in Boracay.
"Nagkakaroon ng power problems duon at the height of summer and, of course, there’s the question of whether there will be television coverage. Pero kapag na-assure kami na walang problema at okay ang lahat malamang sa Boracay na nga," said Pardo.
Since it was institutionalized in 1989, the PBA All-Stars has made stops in Iloilo, Cebu and Bacolod but never in Aklan made world famous by Boracay and its beaches of fine, white sand. The island, located some two kilometers off the northwest corner of Panay, is also haven to snorkeling, windsurfing, kite boarding and enthusiasts of dragon boat and beach volleyball.
Aside from the centerpiece North-South event, Rookies-Sophomores Blitz game, slam dunk and three-point shootouts, the PBA’s weekend festivities include street parties and cleanups. Pardo said this time could be different.
"Siguro instead of street cleaning, beach cleaning naman," he stated.
Games could to be held at the Boracay Convention Center that can accommodate 3,000 people and located inside the Boracay Ecovillage Resort.
Pro league Chairman Rene Pardo said Aklan provincial officials have made "strong" representations to hold the PBA summer spectacle in the popular tourist resort.
"They’re still arranging it but they are a prime candidate dahil interesadong-interesado ang mga taga-Aklan," Pardo told Malaya in a phone interview.
Only few minor kinks need to be sorted out before the PBA holds its first-ever All-Stars event in Boracay.
"Nagkakaroon ng power problems duon at the height of summer and, of course, there’s the question of whether there will be television coverage. Pero kapag na-assure kami na walang problema at okay ang lahat malamang sa Boracay na nga," said Pardo.
Since it was institutionalized in 1989, the PBA All-Stars has made stops in Iloilo, Cebu and Bacolod but never in Aklan made world famous by Boracay and its beaches of fine, white sand. The island, located some two kilometers off the northwest corner of Panay, is also haven to snorkeling, windsurfing, kite boarding and enthusiasts of dragon boat and beach volleyball.
Aside from the centerpiece North-South event, Rookies-Sophomores Blitz game, slam dunk and three-point shootouts, the PBA’s weekend festivities include street parties and cleanups. Pardo said this time could be different.
"Siguro instead of street cleaning, beach cleaning naman," he stated.
Games could to be held at the Boracay Convention Center that can accommodate 3,000 people and located inside the Boracay Ecovillage Resort.
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