BSU bets top PBAPC sportswriting contest

BULACAN, Philippines — Bulacan State University scored a 1-2 finish in the just revived PBA Press Corps sportswriting contest.

Justin Mhar de Jesus topped the event, besting schoolmate Eriell Estrada for the top plum worth P10,000.As runner-up, Estrada received P7,000.

Kyle Janrey Bustos of College of St. Benilde was the winner of the special photo contest held as part of the meet’s 25th year anniversary celebration presented by the PBA, San Miguel Corp., NorthPort and Sony Philippines. Bustos received P10,000.

The awarding of winners were held at halftime of Game 4 of the Governors Cup semis series between Barangay Ginebra and NorthPort, with league commissioner Willie Marcial personally handing out the prizes and the corresponding certificates.

Placing third in the writing contest was Gillene Gustine Garcia of St. Dominic College of Asia, followed by Ron Jeric Faustino of Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School and Axell Swen Lumiguen of PUP at fourth and fifth places, respectively.