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Araneta Center has taken a step further into its environment preservation goals with the launch of the Green & Go Shuttle along with the company’s CSR program for environmental awareness, Oplan Araneta Center. Four environment-friendly shuttles were inaugurated in simple ceremonies in the presence of Quezon City government officials, Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens, and some of the country’s top cagers from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
The Green & Go Shuttle is a battery-powered vehicle that guarantees no environmentally harmful emissions. Unlike fuel-operated vehicles, the shuttle does not release damaging particulates (soot), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, or various oxides of nitrogen. Not only do these elements contribute to the depletion of the earth’s ozone layer, but also pose health risks to humans.
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The exhibition game dubbed “PINOY BASKETBOL…KAKAMPI N’YO!” will feature star players from the PBA Powerade Team Pilipinas, PBL, Liga Pilipinas, UAAP, NCAA and the Smart Gilas National team. Proceeds made from ticket sales and donations from sponsors and spectators will be given to the victims of the recent calamity through the various relief operations currently being conducted in Rizal, Marikina and Pasig, areas which have been hardest hit by the typhoon.
The first game at 5 PM will feature a combined UAAP-NCAA selection against a team composed of PBL and Liga stalwarts while the second game at 7:15 pm pits the PBA Powerade Team Pilipinas against the SMART Gilas National Team.
Ticket prices are made affordable to encourage more basketball fans to watch. Tickets for the Patron section are priced at P200, Lower Box at P100, and Upper A at only P50. For the Upper B and General Admission sections, spectators who donate used but still serviceable shoes, sneakers or slippers will be given tickets. Players, league officials, and basketball fans are likewise enjoined to donate footgear. Boxes will be set-up at the various entrances of the Araneta Coliseum to serve as drop-off points.
All proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and TV revenues will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy through Sagip KaPamilya and the ABS CBN Foundation.
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