MANILA, Philippines – The court of Mall of Asia Arena will be in heat again as ABS-CBN Stars led by “Teen King” Daniel Padilla mixed with Philippine collegiate court heroes battle it out in a never-before-seen basketball exhibition. Happening on Nov. 16, the charity game aims to help the children of World Vision Philippines and the Child Haus Foundation.
Included in the roster of players are Kapamilya Stars Young JV, Patrick Sugui, Dominic Roque, Diego Loyzaga, Marco Gumabao, John Manalo, Jon Lucas, Gerard Acao, and Neil Coleta with collegiate basketball stars Keifer and Thirdy Ravena, Chris Porter, Arnold Van Opstal, Matthew Aquino, Roger Pogoy, Jonathan Grey, Andretti Stevens, Kris Javier, Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Roi Sumang, and Bong Galanza. The said players will be divided into two teams and will be coached by PBA Legends Vince Hizon and JV Gayoso. Aside from the star-studded line up of the two teams, other stars will join in the different courtside activities that will truly give basketball fans an evening filled with fun, excitement and one of a kind entertainment.
HOOPS FOR HOPE is produced by Visioncraft Advertising with Airtime Marketing Services as their exclusive marketing arm and will be staged by the AQA Group.
See the action happen live on Nov. 16, Sunday, 5:00 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with a slightly delayed telecast over ABS CBN Sports and Action Channel.