Governor Delta expresses ‘Pasasalamat’ to fans in Pampanga Giant Lanterns Victory Parade

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Governor Delta expresses ‘Pasasalamat’ to fans in Pampanga Giant Lanterns Victory Parade

In a display of victory and unity, the Pampanga Giant Lanterns (PGL), crowned champions of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), organized a victory parade that painted the province of Pampanga with basketball fervor.

Guided by Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, not only the province’s leader but also the astute head coach of the ‘triumphant’ PGL team, the parade commenced in Lubao and weaved its way through the heart of Pampanga, encompassing Guagua, Bacolor, Sto. Tomas, Minalin, and the City of San Fernando before culminating at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, this city.

The heartwarming celebration continued, where nearly 3,000 fans gathered for a jampacked “Pasasalamat”, a thanksgiving party for the fans.

The PGL players and coaches, fueled by gratitude for the support, treated their dedicated fans to an evening filled with joy and appreciation. Free tickets, delectable meals, and exclusive team T-shirts were generously shared, creating an atmosphere of shared triumph and gratitude. The excitement reached a crescendo as fortunate fans seized raffle prizes, including substantial cash rewards of P50,000, P30,000, and P20,000 for the top three prizes. These, aside from giving P10,000 for the ten lucky winners and P3,000 for the 100 more fans.

Governor Delta expressed his gratitude to the ‘passionate’ fans who invested their efforts and prayers in propelling the Pampanga Giant Lanterns to the national championship. The governor’s dual role added a special resonance to the celebration, symbolizing the unity between the team and the Kapampangans.

The ‘triumphant’ players who took center stage at the fan party, were as follow: Archie Concepcion (HG) – Arellano; CJ Gania (HG) – DHVSU; Kevin Kyle Santos (SGL) – Letran; Louie Sangalang – Letran; JB Bahio – San Beda; Neil; Tolentino (HG) – Arellano; Karl Sampang (HG) – Holy Angel; Michael Jeffrey Garcia (HG) – SPCF; Kurt Reyson (SGL) – Letran; Jayson Apolonio – DMMMSU; Encho Serrano (EP, HG) – De La Salle; Justine Baltazar (HG) – De La Salle; Ronan Santos (HG) – Arellano; Matt De Leon (HG) – Arellano; Arwind Santos (EP, HG) – Far Eastern; Raymond Binuya (HG) – San Sebastian; Mitchelle Maynes; Allen Liwag (SGL) – St. Benilde and John Loy Clemente.

Former Senator and boxing legend Emmanuel Pacquiao, the CEO, and founder of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), played a pivotal role in fostering the league’s growth, providing a platform for aspiring basketball talents across the nation.

The Pampanga Giant Lanterns continue to stand tall as a beacon of excellence and sportsmanship in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

With a dedicated team and unwavering fan support, they illuminate the world of Philippine basketball with their shining achievements.