THE MVP Group, headed by chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, formalized its support for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation's historic staging of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 from September 12 to 28.
Pangilinan and PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara sealed the deal on Monday at the Lighthouse in Meralco Building in Ortigas, signaling another partnership two years after teaming up for the FIBA Basketball World Cup hosting in 2023.
“It’s the pleasure of the MVP group to support the PNVF. It’s only about two years ago when we hosted the Basketball World Cup and now, we’re hosting volleyball as part of our vision in promoting the Philippine as a sporting and tourism destination,” said Pangilinan, who brings along PLDT, Smart, Meralco, Metro Pacific Investments, Cignal and mWell in an all-out backing to the hosting.
“We wish the federation well in its hosting duties and we want to reaffirm our support for the world-class event,” Pangilinan said.
PLDT, the county’s largest telecommunications network, will serve as the official broadband internet partner, while Cignal TV is the official broadcast partner of the men’s volleyball world conclave that will be hosted by the country for the first time ever.
“The MVP group has been supporting our national teams and this partnership signifies our shared vision to uplift the sport, inspire athletes and galvanize fans across the nation together as one,” added Suzara, also the concurrent executive vice president of the FIVB and the president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
“Together, we will deliver an event that involves the spirit of volleyball and reinforces our commitment to excellence and sportsmanship,” Suzara added.
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The tie-up between the PNVF and MVP Group of Companies comes on the heels of the federation’s announcement of K-Pop boy group BOYNEXTDOOR as the headliner in the opening ceremony on Sept. 12.
Two months ago, the PNVF also announced Honda as one of its major partners along with the MVP Group of Companies after naming Alas stars Bryan Bagunas and Eya Laure as official ambassadors.
Indie pop-folk band Ben&Ben is the official music partner with their song “Triumph” serving as the official song of the men’s volleyball world joust as the PNVF braces for the 100-day countdown in June.
Preparations are in full swing, assured Suzara, with the PNVF also lining up a bevy of promotional events including the Trophy Tour, International Road Show, Mascot Contest and Launch, Media Broadcast Conference, team managers meeting and Test Events around the country and the world.
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