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MISSION and VISION
To provide a nationwide and equal opportunity platform for the Filipino youth, including those at the provincial level.
To elevate the potential of young Filipino basketball talents, including the pursuance of scholarships, professional careers, and nationwide acknowledgment.
To promote and instill the BPBL Core Values: BROTHERHOOD, SPORTSMANSHIP, CHARACTER, and DISCIPLINE leading the youth towards a Godly environment.
Batang Pilipino Basketball League is all about – an inclusive and equal opportunity platform created for sports-minded Filipino youth
Batang Pilipino Basketball League is all about – an inclusive and equal opportunity platform created for sports-minded Filipino youth
This tagline encapsulates what the Batang Pilipino Basketball League is al about – an inclusive and equal opportunity platform created for sports-minded Filipino youth. The league has set out to discover, harness, and develop the potential of young athletes nationwide, especially those at the grass-roots level.
BPBL was founded in October 2020 by Coach Ron Camara and Jun Ebdane, who both believe that there is plenty of untapped talent in the field of basketball in the Philippines. Momentarily deterred, but not disheartened by the pandemic, Camara and Ebdane knew that this was a goal worth pursuing, and a shot at changing the future of these youth for good.
On the ground, Coach Camara has seen how transformative the BPBL games have been for the participants. “Because of their exposure, some players have already been scouted and offered scholarships by UAAP and NCAA member universities and other local colleges. What’s more, the out-of-school youth who have been playing with us have been offered high school scholarships, as well.” These BPBL teams have also caught the attention of their local government units, who have since provided support by renovating basketball facilities in their localities. Better facilities mean a more inspiring training ground for their players.
The progress that BPBL has made in such a short time continues to motivate its co-founder, Jun Ebdane. While his original vision of training potential professional basketball players, keeping youth away from vices, and securing a college education for them is still the priority, he has also seen how the BPBL games can make an impact on the localities they visit. “For every game that we hold, business opportunities are created,” Ebdane shares. “From as small as food vendors at the venue, to slightly bigger ones like banner printers and sports jersey makers, BPBL games somehow contribute to their income.”
And as if to give its seal of approval, LGUs have now partnered with BPBL to boost local tourism. Through social media, BPBL is able to promote sports and attractions in the participating towns and cities, in a continuing effort to encourage travelers to visit and stimulate the local economy.
Excerpt from Lion’s Den – January 22, 2023 | lionheartv.net
https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/01/batang-pilipino-basketball-league-is-al-about-an-inclusive-and-equal-opportunity-platform-created-for-sports-minded-filipino-youth/
Grassroots league BPBL gives out-of-school youth chance to play
Grassroots league BPBL gives out-of-school youth chance to play
Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News | January 20, 2023
MANILA -- After 9 months, grassroots league Batang Pilipino Basketball League (BPBL) is wrapping up its inaugural season with its national elimination and finals on Jan. 27-29 as 25 teams from all over the country vie for the crown.
Founders Jun Ebdane and Ron Camara said that over 10,000 players participated in their tryouts and joined 194 teams that competed in the regional level.
From the original 194 teams, 25 will be competing in the nationals with 500 athlete-delegates gathering in Metro Manila for the 3-day event.
Camara, the league commissioner, said everyone aged 18-and below were permitted to join, especially the out-of-school youth.
"Isa sa mga mission and vision ng BPBL is mabigyang opportunity ang mga kabataan na ma-expose, makilala sa larangan ng basketball. Kaya 'yung out-of-school youth sinama natin, kasi karamihan ng mga liga puro school-based so paano 'yung mga kabataan na gustong lumaro at may talento?" said Camara in a press conference on Friday.
The league also wants to give these athletes the chance to go back to school.
"Ginawa rin natin ito para makita sila ng university-collegiate coaches para mabigyan sila ng tsansa na makapag-aral through scholarship. For example, maraming mga player sa Aklan kinuha na ng mga university dito. 'Yun ang goal namin, 'yung mga out-of-school youth na hindi kayang pag-aralin ng magulang at nabigyan ng talento sa basketball makapag-aral muli," he said.
Ebdane said they initially planned to limit the league within Metro Manila.
"Pero since napag-usapan namin ang problema sa mga kabataan na nalululong sa gadgets, walang sports activities, during the pandemic, tinanong namin ang sarili namin: Bakit 'di natin gawing buong Pilipinas?" he said.
BPBL also uses a unique format that will allow all the team members to have equal playing time which means there will be no benchwarmers among the squads.
"The first five minutes, magfi-field ng limang player. The next five minutes, another five players... Pagdating ng third quarter, another five players so napalaro mo silang lahat. 'Yung last five minutes, play your best players," said Camara.
Hence, the league carries the tag line: "Lahat ng player makalalaro, walang mababangko."
https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/20/23/grassroots-league-gives-out-of-school-youth-chance-to-play
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