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    Bonuses from MVP, Ang have Gilas players grinning from ear to ear
    Mar 1, 2019

    PLAYERS and coaching staff of Team Pilipinas have extra reason to be happy after punching a ticket to the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

    Financial incentives were given to members of the national team on Thursday courtesy of long-time benefactor Manny V. Pangilinan, chairman emeritus of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), and San Miguel Corp. big boss Ramon S. Ang.

    The bonus from two of the most successful business executives in the country were handed out during the thanksgiving lunch prepared by the SBP for the team on Thursday at the Meralco Bldg in Ortigas.

    Without getting into details, Pangilinan, known ever since for his generosity, disclosed the incentives had already been given to the team during the media presentation that followed the thanksgiving event.

    “May nakita ka bang malungkot sa table na ito?” he said, referring to some of the team members flanking him in the presidential table, when asked if he’s planning to give financial rewards to the entire Team Pilipinas.

    “Sometimes it may be cheaper for the team to lose,” he added, drawing laughter from his audience.

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    The SMC group was not to be outdone as it also gave out its own cash rewards through sports director and Barangay Ginebra board of governor Alfrancis Chua, who confirmed the bonuses handed out by his big boss.

    Chua also didn’t disclose the amount given to each and every member of the team, but said the bonus for naturalized player Andray Blatche will likely be wired to China where the former NBA player is currently playing.

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