foodpanda, NBA team up for electrifying 'Ball Like a Panda' activities

Leading online food and grocery platform foodpanda recently rounded up a series of activities as part of its ongoing partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

As NBA’s first Official Online Food Delivery Platform Partner in the Philippines, foodpanda co-hosted various NBA tentpole events and launched promotions providing foodpanda app users the chance to win bona fide NBA prizes and exclusive perks.

The premier sports league and leading food and grocery platform officially launched their partnership last February of this year, teaming up to bring convenience and sports entertainment in just a few taps. 

5 moments that made the 2022-23 NBA Season epic

Rewatch the season that was – and more – with NBA League Pass powered by PLDT Home!

The 2022-23 NBA season has been nothing short of epic. From the league’s best players cementing their legacies to teams achieving historic feats, the NBA has provided some of the best storylines throughout the year – all of which Filipino fans can revisit through NBA League Pass powered by PLDT Home.

As the season culminates with the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets battling it out at the top, here’s a look back at some of its best moments:

Hawks' Bey, Wizards', Morris, NBA Veterans Gibson And McGruder To Coach Top Prospects At Basketball Without Borders Asia

13th BWB Asia Camp Will Bring Together 80 of the Top High-School-Age Prospects from More Than 20 Countries Across Asia and the Middle East -

The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced 80 of the top high-school-age prospects from more than 20 countries who will travel to Abu Dhabi for the 13th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia, which will be held Friday, June 2 – Monday, June 5 at the New York University campus in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  

NBA and foodpanda Announve Marketing Partnership In The Philippines Ahead Of 72nd NBA All Star Game

foodpanda Becomes NBA’s First Official Online Food Delivery Platform Partner in the Philippines

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and foodpanda, a leading online quick commerce digital platform in Asia, today announced a marketing partnership that makes foodpanda the league’s first Official Online Food Delivery Platform Partner in the Philippines.

The announcement was made today ahead of the 72nd NBA All-Star Game, which will air live in the Philippines across One Sports and NBA TV Philippines on Monday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 a.m. PHT.  NBA Philippines Senior Director of Global Marketing Partnerships Mae Dichupa and foodpanda Philippines Director for Growth Guilherme Porto made the announcement at an event at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City that featured a shooting contest for local amateur players, foodpanda App users, and foodpanda delivery riders.  

LG reignites an old rivalry with Asian Basketball Showdown II

Korea’s LG Sakers and Barangay Ginebra gear up for a battle of the ages

Basketball season is in full swing! Five years after their last meeting, worlds collide yet again as two of the most popular basketball teams in Asia face each other once more. The LG Sakers, one of the stalwarts of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), is set to face what is arguably the country’s most beloved PBA team – the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Dubbed as Asian Basketball Showdown, the first exhibition game between the two teams happened 5 years ago and was received very well by the appreciative crowd. It was a landmark event that pitted perennial crowd favorites in their respective leagues. The LG Sakers is one of the most well-supported teams in the whole of South Korea while Barangay Ginebra is a pillar in Philippine sporting history. To have these two teams face against each other is a dream come true for every fan of basketball.

Phenom and Team Gilas Women’s Crowned Red Bull Reign Philippine Champions

Two Philippine Champions emerged victorious at the Red Bull Reign Finals on Saturday, June 29th, 2019, at Kerry Sports Manila in Bonifacio Global City: Men’s Champions Phenom and Women’s Champions Team Gilas Women’s. Both teams advance to the Red Bull Reign Global Finals in Toronto, Canada, this August where they will represent the Philippines against 15 other nations from around the globe.

Red Bull Reign to Return to the Philippines for 3rd Consecutive Year

Red Bull Reign, the largest open 3-on-3 street basketball tournament in the world, returns to the Philippines! On its third consecutive year as a nation-wide competition, the event will pit teams from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to square off at the Philippine Finals, on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at the High Street Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global City. The winning team advances to the Global Finals this August in Toronto, Canada!

Get a chance to fly to the US and watch NBA Playoffs 2019 LIVE with Globe At Home

See your favorite NBA stars in the flesh on their road to the Finals

Globe At Home continues to give its customers access to world-class entertainment and the biggest live sporting events.

Globe At Home will award one (1) lucky winner to an all-expense paid trip to the US to watch the NBA Playoffs live and catch a glimpse of some of the world’s biggest hoops superstars in person. To join the raffle, simply apply for a Globe At Home Postpaid plan or upgrade an existing Globe At Home Postpaid plan to any plan higher until May 15, 2019. To earn a raffle entry, register online via www.globe.com.ph/NBAflyaway. One account is equal to one raffle entry. Travel schedule is on May 20 - 25, 2019.

Kids Learn Basketball With Ease And Fun With Cholo Camp

Summer clinics for kids are still the go to activity that parents wants for their kids, and the number one sport for almost everyone is basketball. Though there are so many courts in the country, the proper training and knowledge is still needed to make sure players are able to play efficiently and fairly.

Pocholo Iñigo Villanueva or Cholo was known as a member of the De La Salle Green Archers where they won the 2007 championship and also awarded as Finals MVP. After this he was drafted into the PBA with Air21 Express. He started venturing into coaching back in 2008 for DLSU and he enjoyed it as his career in professional basketball continues.

However he felt that his true calling was really with coaching as he dedicated more time for coaching and worked with various teams as mentor. He currently is the Head Coach for the DLSU Lady Archers and the Assistant Coach for the Jose Rizal University. From here he formed his own basketball clinic called Cholo Camp.

Under Armour Brings Back Ultimate 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament For SEA!

Pinoy basketball craze continues with Under Armour this year as they bring back the Ultimate 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament For Southeast Asia (UA 3X3) which calls on young passionate ballers the chance to compete while testing their team’s skills, teamwork, and their will to own the court. This year, the competition began in Malaysia, followed by Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. The last leg held in the Philippines happened last August 11 at the Xavier School Gym in San Juan, accommodating 68 teams which competed for the top spots in both under-18 girls and boys division.

Get Excited As Steph Curry Returns To Manila This September!

Golden State Warrior Fans will be very happy for the return of the 3x NBA Champ, 2x MVP, the Under Armour Endorser Stephen Curry here in the Philippines on September 7, 2018. This is part of his Asian Tour that will include Philippines, China and Japan.

Known to be one of the drivers for the championship of the Warriors, Steph Curry gained a lot of fans because of the basketball prowess, he is also known to be a sharp shooter. 

Along with this great news is an amazing promo by Under Armour to be part of this historic event. Here are some ways to do it:

Star Spotlight: Miguel Villasis - Baller To Boy Next Door

From basketball to showbiz, Miguel Villasis is ready to take on stardom with preparations on going to jumpstart his career. This 5'10" 22 year-old Manileño started as a Basketbal star of Trinity University of Asia, found his true calling in Acting.

He recently joined the Face of the Year 2018 which is the one of the prestigious search for the most beautiful bodies and faces in the country.  The contest will be televised on August 5, 2018 on ABS-CBN.

Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp Brought Pinoys' Love For Sports and Taiwanese Innovation

We love doing what we love, this is true with the Filipinos' passion for the Basketball sport, this passion is also true with the Taiwanese and their quest for better innovation in the products. And bringing them together would indeed be a great place to see real passion in real life. This came true with the  Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp  held at the Mall of Asia Music Hall with an intense 3-on-3 Hoop Challenge, top-notch innovations from Taiwan Excellence, and PBA stars.

Makati Skyscrapers -Newest MPBL Team To Watch Out For

From the newest basketball association in the Philippines, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is still in pursuit of gathering more teams from all over the country to be come a legitimate national competition for the Philippines. Though they have already launched their first tournament with the Rajah Cup which ended recently, there is now the Datu Cup which introduces more teams joining making the games more exciting.

New Milestones for Ginebra's Scottie Thompson

There is more to know and admire with one of the rising stars of the PBA Scottie Thomson. From his humble begingings at Palarong Pambansa then moved up to the NCAA as a player for University of Pertpetual Help and now part of Barangay Ginebra of the PBA.

He was destined to play basketball as his name was hailed from Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls. The Thomson name came from his Great-grandfather which makes his name sound like an NBA player and given his height and talent for the game, it was not surprising that he would be drafted into the major leagues in the country.

Now he is also an endorser of Icy Cool Shake which serves different kinds of iced beverages and is open for franchise. It looks like Scottie Thompson is on his way to also become a brand ambassador along with his flourishing career.

How to watch the NBA Finals right at the comfort of your own home

The 2017 NBA Finals is proving itself to be one of the most exciting matchups in recent history, with many anticipating an epic showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors—the first time in NBA history that the same teams are meeting in The Finals for the third consecutive season. Fans are already in heated debates about which team is going to win, but what unites everyone is their passion for the game and the search for the best place to catch The Finals.

For those who want to watch The Finals in the comfort of their own homes, Globe At Home is offering customers the chance to watch it with the NBA LEAGUE PASS, a subscription service that allows access for live NBA games, complete with multi-game views and high-definition quality.

SBP-Passerelle 2016 kicks off

The Small Basketeers of the Philippines (SBP)-Passerelle Twin Tournament, the country’s most prestigious interschool basketball competition for kids, is back for its 31st season! Defending their championship title in the SBP division will be La Salle Greenhills while Adamson University will be back to re-claim their Passerelle championship title.

The 2016 tourney will open on July 24 at the Fr. Rafael Cortina Gym in Xavier School, Greenhills, San Juan. This will be followed by elimination games in NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to determine which teams qualify for the regional championships. The best teams from each region will battle it out at the national finals

Tentative schedules of the regional playoffs will be October 21-24 in Davao City for Mindanao, November 4-7 in Baguio City for Luzon, and November 18-21 in Roxas City for Visayas.

Bring Out The Athlete In You With SKLZ Elite Workshop

Summer is here and aside from vacations and free time, it a great time to improve our game with sports and training. For more than 30 years and with over 35 branches nationwide Chris Sports has been committed to helping athletes and enthusiasts improve their game by providing the best sports and fitness equipment. As part of this commitment, Chris Sports also organizes and supports events in the athletic field to harness the passion for sports and fitness.

Meet And Greet Allen Iverson With PCWorx!

More than just watching Allen Iverson call the shots as his Ball Up Streetball team take on former NBA superstars and local cage names, lucky fans will also have a chance to be up close and personal with the 11-time All-Star.

Iverson will be in town early November for “All In” --- a charity basketball event presented by PCWorx at the Mall of Asia Arena on November 5, 2014. The former NBA MVP will have Gilbert Arenas, Eddy Curry, and DerMarr Johnson.

Tickets may be purchased thru online at www.smtickets.com or call (02) 470-2222 and PCWorx branches or call the hotline at (02) 6232877. Prices are pegged at P6,500 (VIP), P5,500 (Patron), P4,500 (Lower Box), P2,000 (Upper Box), and P600 (General Admission).

PBA All-Stars to play at SM Mall of Asia Arena

Some of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) greatest will play at the Mall of Asia Arena at the annual PBA-All Star Weekend on April 3 – 6, 2014. The weekend will kick-off with challenges where 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 in selected SM Supermalls.