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  • PBA Finals Game 1 Draws Massive Crowd

    PBA Finals Game 1 Draws Massive Crowd

    The much-anticipated PBA Governors’ Cup Finals between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT Tropang Giga kicked off with a bang, drawing a massive crowd to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. A total of 11,021 fans attended Game One of between Barangay Ginebra and TNT – the largest PBA crowd in the venue.

    The game, which saw TNT dominate Ginebra 104-88, was a testament to the league’s enduring popularity.

    PACKED TO THE RAFTERS

    The Ynares Center was filled to capacity, with fans from both teams creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere. The passionate crowd cheered on their respective teams, adding to the intensity of the game. The huge turnout underscored the intense rivalry between Ginebra and TNT, two of the most popular teams in the PBA.

    BARANGAY GINEBRA AND TNT TROBANG GIGA RIVALRY

    The high attendance for Game 1 is a promising sign for the rest of the series. With both teams boasting talented rosters and passionate fan bases, the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals is expected to be one of the most exciting and competitive series in recent years.

    The crowd attendance surpassed the previous high of 10,952 set on December 21, 2011 during a quarterfinal doubleheader between Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine, and Petron and Meralco during the 2011-12 Philippine Cup.

    Long time PBA fan Marlon Estrada who came with his wife Eloisa enjoyed the action-packed Game 1 even if his PBA team San Miguel Beer is not playing for contention. “Thankful ako kasi yung finals ng PBA nandito sa Ynares Center. Malapit sa amin sa Teresa and tamang-tama, Sunday ngayon kaya parang date na din namin. Masaya akong nakitang enjoy ang asawa ko kasi first time din nyang nakanood ng PBA” shared Estrada.

    Rizalenyos and PBA fans from nearby provinces and even cities braved the traffic going to the venue. The PBA Game 1 tickets between Barangay Ginebra and TNT Tropang Giga were selling like hot cakes and PBA fans can be seen entering the Ynares Center even after the start of the game.

    Incidentally, Game One was also for a cause as the PBA Board announced during a press conference in Taguig City that all Game 1 earnings will go to the calamity victims.

    Board chair Ricky Vargas of Meralco said all Game 1 earnings will be coursed by the PBA through the Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc., the corporate social responsibility organization of TV5 Network Inc.

    The 49th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governor’s Cup Finals Game 1 between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT Tropang Giga was held on October 25 2024 at Ynares Center, Antipolo City.

    Reference:

    Ms. Lariza Garcia

    FBN

  • PBA, still the country’s undisputed sport

    PBA, still the country’s undisputed sport

    The recently concluded Philippine Cup finals has given the nation something to be ecstatic, with both live audience attendance and TV ratings reaching impressive heights.

    More than 3.5 million viewers watched the exciting Game 6 between Meralco Bolts and San Miguel Beermen in RPTV. According to Philippine National TV Audience Measurement and National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) rankings, the championship game peaked at an impressive 4.7 percent, making it the highest rating sports event so far this year.

    PBA commissioner Willie Marcial welcomed the latest ratings’ result and mentioned the importance of reaching out to the fans in different platforms and give them action-packed PBA ball games they deserve. “We are very grateful ‘yung mga manonood natin ay patuloy tayong sinusundan, at nadagdagan pa sila noong mga nakatutok sa atin sa RPTV, sa ating carrying cable network at sa social media,”

    The PBA is looking forward to an even vibrant season following the warm reception it generated from the viewership. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial and the Board of Governors and Directors are ecstatic to what is in the pipeline for Asia’s premiere basketball league.

    The PBA numbers, as reported, have given the league the motivation to continuously innovate and offer new and exciting format for its fans as well as innovating the content in different platforms. “Maganda sa PBA at maganda sa fans. Malaking bagay dahil nabigyan natin ng wider reach ang PBA sa mga fans” said Marcial.

    The game 6 between the Meralco Bolts and the San Miguel Beermen peaked at an impressive 4.7% with more than 3.5 million viewers.

    Fans can expect better PBA as the league will revert to a three-conference format, with the Governors’ Cup serving as the first conference of the season. It will be followed by the Commissioner’s Cup, and the Philippine Cup will close out the year. The PBA will have a head start in the market, as the Governors’ Cup is slated to tip off in August.

    This scheduling also ensures that the Philippine representatives to the East Asia Super League will have two imports who have already adjusted to their respective teams by the time the mini-tournament begins.

    Starting the season with the import-laden conferences is intended to align Philippine basketball with international leagues, which have their imports signed from October to May.

    The sports gods from the heavens must be feeling extravagant as the Philippines gets to enjoy national sports in Volleyball and Basketball. Both enjoys loyal core of fans but the fact remains that our beloved Philippines is still is a basketball loving country.

    Reference:

    Lariza Garcia