FOLLOWING their third place finish in the recently concluded 2018 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, the BanKo Perlas Spikers are gearing up to show their appreciation to the team’s supporters through a BanKo Perlas Spikers’ Fans Day on Aug. 3, 2 p.m., at Kuya J’s, Kia Theatre, Cubao, Quezon City.
The BanKo Perlas Spikers prevailed over the Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors via superior quotient in their best-of-three semifinal series in the PVL Reinforced Conference
“We took the conference one step at a time, and we made our first goal of making it to the semis. I’m still very happy with the third place finish because of what the team had gone through in the eliminations,” Coach Ariel dela Cruz said.
“Before the start of the season we were very optimistic about the team. Chemistry is really important in a sport like volleyball because it’s the team that wins games, not just one player,” said team captain Suzanne Roces.
“The team’s success was also bolstered by the support from our fans, especially on social media. The Fans Day is an opportunity for us to interact with them and show our gratitude for their tremendous support throughout the season,” Roces said.
BPI Direct BanKo President Jerome Minglana was very pleased with the team’s performance. “The BanKo Perlas Spikers are skilled and talented. The team showed heart and resiliency as they battled the challenges in the games. We received strong support from fans and even our colleagues in the bank,” he said.
BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, began supporting the team last year to promote the sport nationwide and reach out to just as skilled, talented and hardworking micro-entrepreneurs. BanKo focuses on delivering financial solutions to the unbanked and underserved, bringing the benefits of financial inclusion to many Filipinos.
