NLEX Road Warriors and CAVITEX Braves Goes South for Basketball Camp

June 28, 2023

5–7 minutes

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), the concessionaire for the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), and its C5 Link Segment, extends its support to the young athletes within its communities by organizing a two-leg basketball camp in collaboration with NLEX Road Warriors (NRW) and CAVITEX Braves, the professional basketball team owned by NLEX Corporation.

The basketball clinics were held at Cittadini School Gymnasium in San Pedro, Laguna last June 10 in partnership with La Marea Homeowners Association, and in General Trias Sports Complex last June 17, in partnership with the City Government of General Trias through the initiative of Honorable Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer and Board Member Maurito “Morit” Sison. Through the clinics, aspiring young athletes aged 7-15 from the communities had an opportunity to enhance their skills and learn from NRW and Cavitex Braves players and NRW basketball clinic coach, Coach Ford Arao.

During the said clinic, campers were divided into teams and embarked on an immersive journey at the basketball camp. They had a rewarding experience, participating in a wide range of dynamic drills and exercises that honed their fundamental basketball skills. From mastering dribbling and passing techniques to improving their defense, rebounding, and shooting abilities, the camp provided a comprehensive learning platform for the young athletes.
“We at MPT South recognize the importance of sport in promoting physical fitness and character-building for our youth. Hence, in partnership with NLEX Road Warriors and Cavitex Braves, the clinic aspires to provide an enjoyable environment where these kids can learn basketball skills and develop character to help empower them on and off-court” said MPT South Vice President for Communication and Stakeholder Management, Arlette Capistrano.

Aside from the basketball clinic itself, participants of the basketball camp had a chance to listen and learn from inspirational talks of NRW and CAVITEX Braves basketball players. Friendly games were also conducted between the aspiring athletes for them to have a full experience.

The successful basketball clinics organized received commendation from its LGU partners, highlighting the positive impact on the community’s youth. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to MPT South for their outstanding efforts in organizing this basketball clinic. The impact of this initiative on the children in our community cannot be overstated.

By providing them with this opportunity to enhance their skills, particularly in fostering camaraderie, MPT South is playing a vital role in helping these young individuals build a solid foundation for their sports aspirations,” said General Trias Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer.

“It is through initiatives like these that we witness the power of collaboration and the positive impact it can have on the lives of our young athletes. MPT South’s dedication to creating opportunities for our community’s youth is truly commendable,” said General Trias Board Member Maurito “Morit” Sison.

NLEX Corporation and MPT South are both Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) subsidiaries, the infrastructure and toll road development arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). Aside from CALAX, CAVITEX, and C5 Link, MPTC also holds the concession for the NLEX (North Luzon Expressway), NLEX Connector Road, SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway), and CCLEX (Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway) in Cebu.

(in tagalog)

Nagsagawa ang Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), katuwang ang CAVITEX Braves ng NLEX Road Warriors (NRW) players, ng isang two-leg basketball camp para patuloy na sumuporta sa mga batang atleta sa ilang mga komunidad sa kahabaan ng Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), at C5 Link segment nito.

Ang mga basketball clinics na ito ay ginanap sa Cittadini School Gymnasium sa San Pedro, Laguna sa tulong ng La Marea Homeowners Association noong ika-10 ng Hunyo, at noong ika-17 ng Hunyo naman sa General Trias Sports Complex katuwang ang lokal na pamahalaan ng General Trias sa pangungunan nina Honorable Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer at Board Member Maurito “Morit” Sison. Sa tulong ng basketball clinic, ang mga aspiring young athletes na may edad 7-15, ay nagkaroon ng oportunidad na mahasa ang kanilang mga talento at matuto mula sa mga NRW at Cavitex Braves players at NRW Basketball clinic Coach Ford Arao.

Sa nasabing clinic, hinati hati sa grupo ang mga campers at tinuruan ito ng iba’t ibang dynamic drills at exercises na makatutulong sa paghasa ng kanilang fundamental basketball skills. Mula sa dribbling, passing, defense, rebounding, at shooting, naging mabusisi ang mga coaches sa pagsanay sa mga young athletes.

“Kami sa MPT South ay kinikilala ang kahalagahan ng sports sa pagpapromote ng pisikal na kagalingan at paghubog ng pagkatao para sa ating mga kabataan. Kaya’t sa pakikipagtulungan ng NLEX Road Warriors at Cavitex Braves, ang clinic ay layuning magbigay ng masayang karanasan kung saan ang mga bata ay matututo ng mga kasanayang pang-basketbol at matulungang madevelop ang kanilang karakter na kanilang magagamit sa loob at labas ng basketball court,” pahayag ni Arlette Capistrano, MPT South Vice President for Communication and Stakeholder Management.

Bukod sa actual traning, ang mga nagsilahok ay nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon na mapakinggan at matuto mula sa mga inspirational talks ng NRW at Cavitex Braves players. Nagkaroon din ng mga friendly games upang mas maging buo at masaya ang kanilang karanasan.

Ang matagumpay na pag-daos ng basketball clinic ay umani ng papuri mula sa mga LGU partners nito.
“We extend our sincerest gratitude to MPT South for their outstanding efforts in organizing this basketball clinic. The impact of this initiative on the children in our community cannot be overstated. By providing them with this opportunity to enhance their skills, particularly in fostering camaraderie,

MPT South is playing a vital role in helping these young individuals build a solid foundation for their sports aspirations,” pahayag ni General Trias Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer.
“It is through initiatives like these that we witness the power of collaboration and the positive impact it can have on the lives of our young athletes. MPT South’s dedication to creating opportunities for our community’s youth is truly commendable,” ani General Trias Board Member Maurito “Morit” Sison.

Ang MPT South ang concessionaire para sa Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), at ang C5 Link Segment nito. Ang NLEX Corporation at MPT South ay mga subsidiaries ng Metro Pacific Tollway Corporation (MPTC), ang infrastructure at toll road development arm ng Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). Bukod sa CALAX, CAVITEX, at C5 Link, hawak rin ng MPTC ang concession para sa NLEX (North Luzon Expressway), NLEX Connector Road, SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway), at CCLEX (Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway) sa Cebu.

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