Supreme Court's Midas Marquez and Malacañang's Joel Villanueva, with teams, to battle at UNTV Cup Finals

Supreme Court Administrator Justice Midas Marquez-led Team Judiciary Magis set to go head-on collision with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Joel Villanueva-led Team Malacañang Patriots in the UNTV Cup Season 3 Finals starting April 12.

From UNTV Cup Facebook Page

The UNTV Cup dubbed as: "Ito ang Bagong Game Ko. Ang Liga ng Public Servants." is a basketball tournament for a cause founded by Mr. Public Service Kuya Daniel Razon of UNTV. 

The league, now on its 3rd season, is participated by various teams from the government such as AFP, PNP, Congress, Senate, Judiciary, Malacañang, DOJ, NHA, GSIS, BFP and MMDA. Each team represents a charity institution and project to where the hefty prize money goes.

The 3rd and the 4th place will be determined by the knockout game between the AFP Cavaliers and the Senate Defenders led by Sen. Sonny Angara on the Game 1 of the Finals at the Ynares Sports Arena. 

Game 2 of the UNTV Cup 3 Finals series will be played at the Araneta Coliseum with the exhibition charity game for the basketball legend Samboy 'Skywalker' Lim who needs support for his recovery. PBA legends participating are  such as Alvin Patrimonio, Alan Caidic, Atoy Co, Mon Fernandez,Ronnie Magsanoc, Kenneth Duremdes, Ed Cordero, Hector Calma, Franz Pumaren, Jerry Codiñera, Olsen Racela, Bong Ravena, Ato Agustin, Art dela Cruz, Freddie Abuda, Pido Jarencio, Alvin Teng, Jojo Lastimosa and Tonichi Yturri.

UNTV Cup 3 Finals game 1 can be watched live on the venue: Ynares Sports Arena (some 700 meters away from MRT-Shaw Blvd. or via webcast at www.untvweb.com.

UNTV Cup previous games are compiled here: http://untvweb.com/program/untvcup/  

COMMENTARY: UNTV Cup, I believe is one of its kind, is first of its kind in the basketball world. I watch the games every Sunday and I can say that players play out of passion and pride. Just good and great games, most of it are toe-to-toe. Maybe because the teams are playing for a NOBLE CAUSE to give and help their chosen beneficiary or charity work. NO ANY BUSINESS other than PUBLIC SERVICE. 

Kudos to all the UNTV Cup 3 team and organizers. Great job Mr. Public Service Kuya Daniel Razon. 

Good Luck to the basketball teams of Malacanang, Judiciary, AFP and Senate. Play your hearts out!