Chooks-to-Go tapped to take over MPBL operations

Time to REIGNITE the MPBL

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League is set to be reignited, with founder Manny Pacquiao tapping Chooks-to-Go to handle its league operations.

Pacquiao and Chooks-to-Go President Ronald Mascariñas finalized the updated partnership on Sunday night, one that started out as a five-year title sponsorship back in December 2019.

The Senator shares, "I am elated to have this new partnership given that Chooks-to-Go is a very organized organization especially in basketball."

He adds, "I saw the world-class event of their one-day invitational league in San Fernando and I was impressed. They are the only group in partnership with FIBA 3x3 in the country. With that, they basically know what they are doing. I am thankful to Kuya Ronald and I can only entrust the MPBL to Chooks-to-Go."

Pacquiao is referring to the recently-concluded Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Invitational, which took place this past week at San Fernando, Pampanga.

"Being a presidential candidate is no easy task and we understand the busy schedule of the senator," said Mascariñas. "That is why we accepted the gargantuan responsibility to take over the full basketball operations of the MPBL. We will work hand in hand with Commissioner Kenneth [Duremdes] in this endeavor."

Plans are in place for the MPBL to have an invitational tournament to end the year, with Chooks-to-Go  also looking at integrating its successful 3x3 program into the league.

Founded in 2017, the MPBL was founded to fill a need for a regional men's basketball competition. It has bore fruit to three tournaments: the Rajah, Datu, and Lakan Cups.

The updated partnership ensures a strong sporting portfolio for Chooks-to-Go, with its support of fellow regional leagues Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup and the National Basketball League-Pilipinas, as well as its FIBA 3x3-endorsed and Games and Amusements Board-regulated professional league, Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3. For Chooks-to-Go, all of these leagues serve as a means for provincial players to secure a source of livelihood through basketball.