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Korea’s
LG Sakers to battle PH’s Barangay Ginebra in
ASIAN
BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN
LG
Electronics presents PH’s first of its kind basketball match
in
cooperation with KBL and PBA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Filipino and South Korean cagers had been pitted against each other in
international basketball tournaments, especially in the FIBA (International
Basketball Federation) Asian Championships, where Korea thwarted the bid of the
Filipino contingent to enter the World Cup several times.
That is, until last year when the Philippines demolished the Korean
squad and secured the country’s spot in the FIBA World Championship this
August.
To celebrate this arch rivalry between the two countries, LG Electronics
presents a first of its kind basketball game in the Philippines dubbed the
Asian Basketball Showdown.
In this historic event, LG will be bringing to the Philippines one of South
Korea’s top basketball teams, the Changwon LG Sakers, to have a basketball match
with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) cagers Barangay Ginebra San
Miguel.
The Asian Basketball Showdown is slated on September 9, 2014, Tuesday, 6:00
PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
South Korea vs. the Philippines
South Korea’s seasoned champions, the LG Sakers leads the attendance
rankings in eight out of 10 seasons of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). It
is the team supported by LG Electronics which is headquartered in the city of
Changwon in Gyeongsang.
Playing against the LG Sakers and representing the Philippines in the
Asian Basketball Showdown is one of the pioneering teams in PBA history—the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Emerging
as one of the most popular teams among Filipinos, the team currently holds eight
PBA titles and has become one of the all-time fan favorites.
LG Electronics Philippines managing director Mr. Sung Woo Nam said, “This
is history in the making. We are treating Filipinos to a one-of-a-kind
opportunity to witness firsthand the excitement of watching Korean and Filipino
cagers clash at the hard court.”
He continued, “LG, as a consumer-centric company, delivers experiences
like this that make our consumers say – as conveyed by our mantra – Life’s
Good.”
Basketball for all
The Philippines is a full-blooded basketball country, as such, LG is
opening the event to interested individuals all for free. To get two (2) free tickets, simply
register via the registration app in facebook.com/LGPhilippines or
go to bit.ly/lgsakers.
Customers who buy any LG products are entitled to two (2) premium seats
at the Patron section. After the purchase, consumers must register via the same
Facebook App.
Attendees of the event will also get a chance
to win the newest premium LG products including the simplest yet smartest LG
G3, the young and pop LG G Pad—your launch pad, and the sleek, always on Android
Wear LG G Watch.
For those who register via the Facebook app,
claiming of tickets will be on September 9, 2014, 9:00 AM onwards at the LG
Electronics booths located at the Red and Green gates of the Smart Araneta
Coliseum. Those who avail of the free tickets must present the e-ticket and one
valid ID, while the LG customers who register for Patron seats tickets must
bring the sales invoice/official receipt of the product purchased, along with
the e-ticket and one valid ID.
If the registrant will be giving the tickets
to another person, the ticket receiver should bring an authorization letter
from the registrant, along with the abovementioned documents.
Registration period is from August 20 to September 9, 2014. Claiming of
tickets is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets may vary depending on
the availability of the seats.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 1782 Series of
2014.
For more information, visit www.lg.com/ph
or www.lgblog.com.ph; like LG’s official Facebook page “LG Electronics Philippines”;
or follow LG on Twitter and Instagram @LGPhilippines.
***This is a press release from LG Electronics***
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1 Comment
Ginebra is a competetive team, kumpleto na sila eh..they have the best forwards, shooting guards, point guards, and twin tower..and plus factor is they are the most elite team in philippine basketball...they have volume of fans that is willing to buy tickets just to watch them play..kumbaga they are the most marketable team in the PBA..
Balas