UP Fighting Maroons’ ‘fitness, bright minds’ earn praise, support

(Standing L-R): Coaching Staff Jojo Villa; Team Captains Mike Silungan, Mike Gamboa, and Mark Lopez;, Coach Ricky Dandan, Team Manager Bong Somera; Stanley Co – General Manager of Handyman; General Manager of Robinsons Supermarket, Jody Gadia (Seated L-R): President of UPAA and UP-MBTA Team Manager, Chitong Rivera; Robinsons Retail Group President and COO, Robina Gokongwei- Pe; UP President Alfredo Pascual; Handyman Vice Chairman Willy Co; Coach and Team Manager Bert Mendoza

MANILA, Philippines – Robinsons Supermarket and Handyman are jointly supporting the men’s basketball team of the University of the Philippines in this year’s UAAP season.

Jody Gadia, General Manager of Robinsons Supermarket, said, “This team of young active players embodies what living wellness is all about.”

“Not only do these student athletes have fit and healthy bodies, but bright minds typical of a UP scholar too,” said Gadia, a Fighting Maroon himself.

Robinsons Supermarket and Handyman hope that the UP Fighting Maroons will set an example to the youth on sportsmanship, education and in having a well-balanced lifestyle.