“We are just happy that Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay accepted us without hesitation as we tip-off our Mindanao leg,” said Cup’s Chief Operating Officer Rocky Chan after hustling the clearance from the government and GAB.

“We would like to thank Mayor Anamel Olegario and Governor Wilter Palma for hosting our games and the Games and Amusements Board, headed by Chairman Baham Mitra, for giving us the necessary licenses to resume our league.”

The first game will start at 1:00 pm with Powerhouse squads ALZA Alayon Zamboanga Del Sur and Basilan Peace Riders facing each other.

While the Kapatagan Buffalo Braves and the Iligan City Archangels will battle on the court scheduled at 3:00 pm.

After the two games today, the ones will take place on July 8, 9, 11, and 13 in Ipil—a three-hour ride away from where teams and officials are billeted.

Roxas Vanguards, the Pagadian Explorers, the Clarin Sto. Nino, the MisOr Brew Authoritea, and the Zamboanga City JPS are also set to see in action at the Cup.