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.

According to foodpanda Philippines Growth and Marketing Director Patricia Jacinto, the partnership is one of the concrete examples of how one can “Live Like a Panda,” the company’s overarching brand philosophy, which encourages people to free up their time and energy to pursue what matters to them. “This partnership truly makes for a dream team, and we are happy to let people experience the engaging activities we have prepared,” said Jacinto.

“As Filipinos are known to be huge basketball fans, we want to leverage on the fiery passion local consumers have for the sport and position foodpanda as the preferred online food delivery choice in the country,” she added.

Score to Soar
Last March, foodpanda commenced the Ball Like a Panda raffle, where app users can enjoy the wide range of services foodpanda has, whether it’s food, grocery, shops, or pick-up, and get entries to qualify for a chance to win an NBA League Pass and watch an NBA Playoffs game  live.

JP Alejandro was the lucky winner who won an all-expense paid trip to the USA and fulfilled his dream of watching a live NBA game last May. “I was super excited when I learned I won because I’ve always been a huge fan of the NBA. Good thing, I’m also an avid foodpanda user so it’s a win-win for me. Thank you so much to foodpanda. This is a dream come true,” said JP.

NBA Finals Watch Pau-rty
To further promote the partnership, foodpanda hosted an NBA Finals Watch Party in line with the “Live Like a Panda” campaign to invite basketball fans and foodies alike to enjoy the game together.

The watch party featured the pivotal match-up between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat

during the NBA Finals Game 4. The event was held last June 10 to 11, 2023, at Eastwood

Central Plaza, which offered a variety of fan activities and treats for viewers. While watching the

game, attendees enjoyed free meals, popcorn, pink cocktails, customizable NBA co-branded

shirts for pandapro subscribers, and assorted Pau-Pau merchandise.

The event was also attended by celebrities and influencers, including JV De Vera, Prince

Carlos, Gab Lagman, and Ayn Bernos taking part in showing what it means to “Live like a

panda.”

Ball Like a Panda 3x3 Basketball Tournament

Lastly, foodpanda launched its first ever 3-on-3 basketball tournament with special participation

from celebrities (Rayver Cruz, Gab Lagman, Eric “Eruption” Tai, Mikee Reyes, Wilbert Ross, Juancho Triviño, Prince Carlos, and Prince Clemente) and Ka-pandas (John Rene Alcanzo, Leonnel Clint Baldo, Jeffrey Diaz, Jason Carl Baldo) who put their game faces on and heightened everyone’s spirits.

In this most-awaited Pau-tastic match, four teams participated in a series of games, while registered guests visited exciting booths and enjoyed food and refreshments throughout the event. Aside from the main 3-on-3 event, the audience also joined fun side activities to receive exclusive NBA x foodpanda merchandise.

In an intense but friendly game, the 4 teams bested each other with their basketball skills and Delivery Dunkers led by Eric Eruption Tai, emerged as champions. Pointguard Prince Carlos was also named as the game's MVP.

Champion - Delivery Dunkers Eric Tai

2nd Place - pandago Hoopers Mikee Reyes
3rd Place - Pick-up Stars Juancho Triviño
4th Place - pandapro Ballers Rayver Cruz
MVP - Prince Carlos (Delivery Dunkers)

With all these basketball-themed activities, the NBA and foodpanda collaboration brings a lot of excitement, from great food to non-stop on-court action and many more. Stay tuned for more initiatives and surprises that foodpanda and NBA have in store for all Pinoy food lovers and basketball fans alike.

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LG Philippines Gives a Warm Welcome to Changwon LG Sakers

The Changwon LG Sakers, a professional basketball team based in South Korea, is back in the Philippines for a series of tune up games against local PBA and UAAP teams. The team is based in Changwon and has LG Electronics as its major sponsor, which is also based in the same city. Justin Gutang, one of the collegiate standouts from College of Saint Benilde, also recently joined the Sakers.

LG Electronics Philippines’ Managing Director Mr Sungjae Kim and LG Philippines Product Director Mr Changsoo Jang, handed over units of LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifiers to LG Sakers headed by Head Coach Sang Hyun Cho, together with Justin Gutang, their Filipino player.

 

Lee Gwan Hee, who used to play locally for the Phoenix Fuel Masters, was happy to be back in the country. “I think both our PBA and KBL (experience) made it possible to level up in our playing field.” Gutang gamely talked to the media about his new stint for KBL. “It has been amazing so far, it’s a blessing.”

LG Sakers Guard Justin Gutang and Team Captain Lee Gwan Hee pose for the media before the tune up games

 

In a quick meet and greet event at The Arena at Kerry Sports, BGC, LG PH Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim and LG PH Product Director Changsoo Jang met with the team and gave all the players LG Puricare Wearable Air Purifiers to use while they are in the country. Mr. Sungjae Kim was excited about the visit, saying “We can’t wait to see more of these events in the future. Aside from honing their skills on the court, each team also gets exposed to different cultures.”

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TV5 airs Last Home Stand Charity Games

TV5, the home of premiere basketball leagues, PBA, NCAA and the games of the national team, Gilas Pilipinas will air the special charity event this July 22 and 23 LIVE from Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Last Home Stand features the following players:

Gilas Pilipinas - Jeff Chan, June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar, Ranidel De Ocampo, Gabe Norwood, LA Tenorio, Jimmy Alapag, Marc Pingris, Jayson Castro
Fibr All Stars - Damian Lillard, Nick Johnson, Demar Derozan, Terrence Ross, Kyle Lowry, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Blake Griffin, Paul George

the games air at 8PM on July22-23 only on TV5.

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