MANILA, Philippines — Gilas challenge director Alfrancis Chua singled out Pampanga Vice Governor-elect Dennis (Delta) Pineda for his unwavering assist to the Philippine crew that swept the current SEABA U16 Cup on the Bren Z. Guiao Sports activities Complicated in San Fernando to qualify for the FIBA Asia U16 Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Aug. 31-Sept. 7.
“Ang laking tulong ni Gov Delta,” stated Chua. “After each recreation, siya ang nagpakain. Pasalamat kaming lahat sa kaniya. Pagkatapos ng championship recreation, nagpa-lechon baka si Gov at pati pamilya kasali sa handa, mga 190 katao. ‘Di lang ‘yun, nagbigay pa si Gov. ng bonus tigi-tigisang participant.”
Pineda bolstered the Philippine lineup with one in all his provincial proteges 6-7 Jeremiah Antolin. “Kami ni Gov at coach LA (Tenorio), palaging magkasama to speak about every recreation,” stated Chua. “Isa sa recommendation ni Gov, sharpen our outdoors taking pictures to organize for the zone and we did. Current siya each recreation without delay, galing siya sa Manila for Converge sa PBA at nakahabol pa siya sa San Fernando. We owe loads to Gov Delta, all out ang suporta niya.”