PHISGOC welcomes Pocari Sweat as new partner

From L-R: Pato Gregorio, Alan Peter Cayetano representing PHISGOC, Yoshihiro Bando and Kohei Oyamada representing Pocari Sweat

The Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committee announced a new partnership on Monday, as they welcomed Otsuka Pharmaceutical as their latest partner in the upcoming 30th SEA Games.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is the company that manufactures Pocari Sweat, with its distribution in the Philippines being taken care of by Otsuka-Solar Philippines, Incorporated.

As a Gold Tier Sponsor, Pocari Sweat is set to be the exclusive rehydration isotonic drink of the 30th South East Asian Games.

The ceremony was personally witnessed by PHISGOC Chairperson Alan Peter Cayetano, who shared this with regards to the new partnership, "We are happy to share with our partners that the preparations are in full swing and the entry of Pocari Sweat will provide a big boost to our commitment to achieve our goals and tasks."

He adds, "The continuous outpouring of support from different multinational companies boosts our confidence that we can overcome all the challenges to deliver the best SEA Games ever."

Representing Pocari Sweat in the MOA signing is Yoshihiro Bando.

Having been a partner at numerous Asian Games, this is the first time they are entering such an agreement for the SEA Games, which takes place this coming November.

Pocari Sweat joins Ajinomoto, Asics, Atos, GL Events, Grand Sport, Marathon, Mikasa, Molten, and Philippine Airlines as sponsors for the SEA Games, which helps ensure that the games are successful with the combined participation of both government and international giant sponsors. Meanwhile, a partnership with Media Pro Asia has been set up to handle the broadcast.

PHISGOC has given these companies assurances that they will be given the best value for their sponsorship, noting that the country has raised its standards of hosting such an international tournament.