The recent basketball friendly of PBA Blackwater Bossing and the French Navy’s Destroyer Lorraine was part of the 75th-anniversary celebration of the diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines.
The Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) team, Blackwater Bossing, and the French Navy’s team, Destroyer Lorraine had showcased not only their talents but also their sportsmanship and friendship during the recent friendly basketball game between Philippines and France held at Paco Arena, Manila City.
The event is part of the 75th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between France and Philippines. French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz said, “I know that this country seriously loves sports, and basketball is almost like a religion to them. So the Destroyer Lorraine came to visit us and wanted to play some sport with one of the best teams in PBA.”
L-R) French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc (EBCI) CEO and PBA Blackwater Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy, ALPACI-France Pacific Command’s Rear Admiral Geoffroy d’Andigné, and executive officer ALPACI Joint Commander and Captain Jerome Henry.
Likewise, PBA’s Blackwater Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said, “This sporting event will not only allow my team to improve their game, but I’m also thrilled to be part of something monumental for our country and for France.” Sy is honored to play a role in strengthening the ties between the two countries through his team.
Likewise, PBA Blackwater Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy is honored to play a role in strengthening the ties between France and the Philippines through his team. “This sporting event will not only allow my team to improve their game but I’m also thrilled to be part of something monumental for our country and for France,” he said.
(L-R) EBCI chief operating officer and Blackwater Bossing Governor Silliman Sy, Embassy of France to the Philippines counselor for cooperation and cultural affairs Marc Piton, and EBCI business development officer Donway Dioceldo Sy.
Blackwater Bossing Governor Silliman Sy, ALPACI-France Pacific Command’s Rear Admiral Geoffroy d’Andigné, and ALPACI Joint Commander and Captain Jerome Henry, Executive Officer – Lorraine were also present to witness the friendly match – where the PBA’s Blackwater Bossing team took home the victory.
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