00:00 the newest league of basketball in the country.
00:03 This is Rafael Bandayrel of PTV Sports.
00:07 From colorful musical performances to an action opening game,
00:13 the opening of the Philippine Super League or PSL President's Cup is grand.
00:19 This season, the game was won by Manila City Stars and NKT Snipers of Cainta.
00:26 Down to the wire was the result of the game won by Manila City Stars in the final score of 68-67.
00:34 League Commissioner and PBA legend Allan Kaidik was happy to bring dozens of basketball fans to witness the return of the league.
00:43 It's great to see the support in the league.
00:47 That's what we need.
00:48 On our part, we have to make sure that the league will be good, the level and integrity of the league will be improved.
00:59 And with this kind of support, it will encourage the players to play their best.
01:06 Kaidik also hopes that PSL will be a way for more Filipino basketball players to realize their dreams.
01:15 You know, Filipinos here in the Philippines are really fond of basketball.
01:19 We can't deny that the number one sport here is basketball.
01:23 So, if there are more leagues, it will be better for the players, right?
01:27 The opportunity to play, earn for their family, right?
01:31 So, that's what we're giving here.
01:33 Meanwhile, as a broadcast partner of PSL,
01:37 IBC 13 President Jose Policarpio Jr. believes that broadcasting live sports is a big part of the network's success.
01:47 As the president of IBC 13, I'm really happy for our employees.
01:54 This is what we call a shot in the arm of IBC 13.
01:59 It's been a long time since there was a sports league in Channel 13.
02:05 After the successful kickoff event, the action will continue at PSL President's Cup on Saturday, November 11 in Paco, Manila.
02:14 From the Big Dome Smart Araneta Coliseum, Rafael Bandayrel for the nation.
