Last year we were able to find ourselves in spotlight of the basketball world. Winning a monumental game versus Korea that earned the Philippines a Silver finish before losing to the towering Iran , 85-71 last FIBA 2013. From here on, it will be a JOURNEY TO SPAIN.
Since almost all of the players of GILAS PILIPINAS were part of the PBA ballclubs, PBA is looking for ways and means to help our national team and its fellow Filipinos whose patriotism is uplifted every time we see our cagers battle it out in the basketball court. Because of this, PBA is putting its All Star Weekend this April 3-6, 2014 with that objective in mind. Being able to have a venue wherein the Gilas Pilipinas will be trained hard by its PBA counterparts while being able to give the Filipino Basketball fans a treat by letting them witness and take part of this great basketball games and other activities. And it will take place in the heart of Manila, SM Mall of Asia Arena this coming April 4, the Skills Challenge and PBA Greats vs PBA Stalwarts at 5:30pm. Then on April 6, Gilas Pilipinas vs PBA All Stars at 5:00pm
Some of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) greatest will play at the Mall of Asia Arena and selected SM Supermalls at the annual PBA-All Star Weekend on April 3 – 6, 2014. The weekend will kick-off with challengeswhere current champions Jonas Villanueva (Air 21), Mark Cardona (Air 21) and Chris Ellis (Barangay Ginebra) will be defending their titles.
Highlights of the weekend are Skills Challenge and PBA Greats vs Stalwarts. This will start at 6:30PM on April 4, 2014. The weekend will end with the much anticipated PBA All-Stars vs Gilas Pilipinas game on April 6, 2014, 5:00PM. The weekend will also include basketball clinics, hospital visits, medical visits, meet and greet, referee clinics and coaches clinics.
National Team Coach Chot Reyes will be leading the Gilas Pilipinas team composed of Jayson Castro, Justin Melton, Gabe Norwood, Ranidel de Ocampo, and JunmarFajardo. The PBA All-Star team will have a starting line-up of Mark Barocca, James Yap, Chris Ellis, Mac Baracael, and Greg Slaughter.
The Mall of Asia Arena, operated by SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., has a seating capacity of 15,000, with a full-house capacity of 20,000. It has been the venue for world class concerts and sports events in the country. The Mall of Asia Arena, through to its commitment to change the game and elevate entertainment for the Filipino audience, guarantees a world-class events and entertainment experience to its audience.
For April 4, 2014, 6:30PM, ticket prices are as follows: VIP (Courtside) – PHP 1,410; Patron A – PHP 1,230.00; Patron B – PHP 1,140; Lower Box A – PHP 1,005.00; Lower Box B – PHP 960.00; Lower Box C – PHP 915.00; Upper Box – PHP 475.00; and General Admission – PHP 340.00.
For April 6, 2014, 5:00PM, ticket prices are as follows: VIP (Courtside) – PHP 1,550; Patron A – PHP 1,350.00; Patron B – PHP 1,250; Lower Box A – PHP 1,100.00; Lower Box B – PHP 1,050.00; Lower Box C – PHP 1,000.00; Upper Box – PHP 525.00; and General Admission – PHP 375.00.
You can buy tickets at SM Tickets outlets nationwide or visit their website at https://www.smtickets.com/.
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SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI is the educational, sports, and recreational arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. that offers the best in movies, events, leisure and technology. Starting with SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, as its sole marque, the company grew into 12 major brands in just a short span of five years. Currently tucked under its belt are brands such as Director’s Club Cinema, IMAX Theatre, WM Cinemas, SM Skating Rink, SM Bowling Center, SM Science Center, Snack Time, ePLUS and SM Tickets. SMLEI aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.
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