MANILA, Philippines - Over 2,500 kids and young adults from various football communities in Iloilo took part in the Globe Telecom clinic and tournament at the Sta. Barbara Football Field recently.
Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom, through its prepaid segment, put up the two-day tournament and clinic during the Globe Football Para sa Bayan event graced by Globe sports ambassador and national football player Chieffy Caligdong.
Globe Football Para Sa Bayan is a grassroots program for the youth from underprivileged communities and serves as an inclusive platform for socially advantaged and less advantaged teams to interact and work together. It also gathers key movers in the football scene such as the Green Archers United where Caligdong plays as a left winger.
Issa Cabreira, vice president for Globe Prepaid Business said: “Globe Prepaid is a brand for the youth, so supporting this worthwhile endeavor fits our aspirations perfectly. We are happy to be involved in youth development through sports and education, and help bridge the gap among the different socio-economic classes.â€
Over 30 clubs participated in the Iloilo event composed of kids and young adults age 6-16. The clubs were a mix of public and private teams.
Earlier, Caligdong also conducted a clinic for 40 students of Hacienda Conchita Elementary School in San Dionisio, Iloilo.