OKBet celebrates the Christmas season with a gift-giving outreach day in Manila
In celebration of the holiday spirit, online sportsbook and e-games platform OKBet held a gift-giving outreach day for Manileños last December 22 in the heart of Barangay Quirecada in Tondo, Manila.
OKBet supports Miss Grand Philippines
Following its sponsorship of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2022, local sportsbook OKBet entered the world of pageantry once again — this time, supporting ALV Pageant Circle’s official launch of Miss Grand Philippines.
OKBet sponsors Whisky Live’s return to Manila
In support of its much-anticipated return to the Philippines, local gaming platform OKBet proudly sponsored Whisky Live Manila and Bar Show 2022, which was held on November 4 and 5 at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
Mr. & Ms. Chinatown 2022 unveils candidates with sponsor OKBet
The candidates for Mr. & Ms. Chinatown (MMCT) 2022 finally made their first live appearance last Wednesday at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila. Filipino sportsbook OKBet, the pageant’s newest sponsor, organized the said event, following the initial reveal on October 2 in various social media platforms.
OKBet launches ‘Play It Forward’ campaign to support next gen PH athletes
Paving the way for the next generation of Filipino athletes, local gaming platform OKBet officially launched its Play It Forward campaign last Wednesday at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila.
OKBet brings MPBL action to GenSan and Sarangani
Local gaming platform OKBet delivered its “proudly Pinoy” brand of sports entertainment to thousands of basketball fans in Soccsksargen, through its partnership with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
Play it forward: OKBet partners with Muntinlupa LGU to donate food packs and safety kits to 300 families
As part of its commitment to give back to the community, OKBet kicked off its string of corporate social responsibility initiatives with local government units across the country, starting last July 11 in Muntinlupa City.
Rise Up Together: OKBet Partners with MPBL for its 2022 Comeback
Another one for the history books! OKBet has reached yet another milestone this year as the rising star in the local gaming and sports entertainment industry seals a monumental deal with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) for its fourth regular season.The partnership was formally announced in a joint press conference last June 12 at the Grand Ballroom of the Okada Manila in Parañaque City. OKBet vice president for marketing and business development Robert Chen and MLPB league commissioner Kenneth Duremdes were among those in attendance to represent their respective parties. “We are happy to have OKBet as part of our MPBL family. The past two years have been a very challenging time for the MPBL and had to postpone the fourth regular season in light of the recent pandemic,” Duremdes said. “But through this partnership with OKBet, we are making a big comeback to showcase the best in the league,” he added. Despite not being present in the venue, MLPB founder, former Philippine senator, and world-renowned boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao delivered a video message from his hometown in General Santos City. OKBet will be the title sponsor for the ongoing fourth season that took off last April 25. This is after the unfortunate postponement of the country’s top regional basketball league for two years due to the public health crisis that was then ravaging the entire world. The fast-growing multi-industry company will also back three of the 22 participating teams, namely the Marikina Shoemasters, the GenSan Warriors, and the Sarangani Marlins. Addressing the crowd, OKBet representative Robert Chen said that the Philippines is a basketball-loving nation and that the Filipino people’s passion for the sport can be seen in every corner of the country. “We see the value of partnering with the MPBL and we want to empower our athletes to help them realize and reach their full potential. This is our way of supporting the growth of future world-class Filipino sports champions,” he explained further. Despite its foreign origin, basketball has indeed been ingrained in our culture. And this unparalleled passion for the ball game should be nurtured properly for it to translate into tangible results, not only in local leagues but in the international competitive scene, as well. Such an effort is of course part of OKBet’s goal to create a massive and lasting impact on the Filipino nation, providing the much-needed support to the aspiring athletes around the country for their world-class skills and talents to actually be showcased in the global sports arena. With that said, this historic deal with MPBL is expected to be the first of many more partnerships to come for OKBet to follow through on their never-ending commitment — the level of vigor and determination rightfully deserved by the Filipino fighting spirit. The COVID-19 pandemic may have left the courts, playing fields, and entire coliseums empty for a long time, but now that the restrictions continue to ease off, it is our chance to bounce back, get out there, and enjoy the games we love.
Hope in Unlikely Places: OKBet x MPBL Unveils Tenement Court Mural in Taguig
The iconic Tenement Famous Court in Taguig City is now clad with OkBet’s signature red, blue, and yellow as the country’s rising sports entertainment platform unveils a massive basketball court mural, signifying the fresh partnership with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and their common mission to further support aspiring Filipino athletes and revitalize the competitive scene in these trying times. In collaboration with the world-class talents of Tenement Visual Artists, OKBet and MPBL chose the said court as the canvas for the awe-inspiring artwork because of the rich history behind it. The basketball court surrounded by varying shades of gray and dilapidated concrete is not so easy on the eyes at first glance. But the site means a lot to the people living in the area, especially to those who play the sport to temporarily get away from life’s problems. With their feet on the court and their eyes on the ball, all of their troubles seem to fade into the thrill of a five-on-five game. More than just a pastime activity or a casual hobby, street basketball acts as somewhat of a religion that binds the community and helps them get through each day. Strangers become teammates, teammates become friends, and friends become a part of a growing family woven together by a sport so many of us Filipinos enjoy. Several other pieces of urban art can be seen all over the area, serving as a testament to that unparalleled love and passion for the baseball game. In recent years, they have drawn much-deserved attention from both local and international media. In fact, the American international sports channel Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) launched a mini-documentary about the unlikely landmark. Released just a few weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the country in the year 2020, the short feature tells the stories of residents living in the seven-story housing project that surrounds the basketball court. National Basketball Association (NBA) star Jordan Clarkson, who is currently the only player in the league of Filipino heritage, lent his voice to the narration. Such stories of hope, resiliency, and inspiration fuel OKBet, even more, to give back to the Filipino community, especially those coming from the most marginalized sectors around the country. And the faces behind these stories are what made the local sports entertainment company forge a monumental deal with the regional basketball league. Under their partnership, the two brands are able to follow through on their shared promise to support the dreams of home-grown athletes, especially now that we are still recovering from the economic and public health crisis brought by the pandemic. While restrictions continue to ease off in the Philippines, efforts such as this must be exerted to bring back even more life to the local sports scene. Through OKBet’s continuous initiatives rooted in our rich culture, history, and identity as a proud people, the game-changer in the country’s sports entertainment industry strives to share the WINS with every Juan.
Filipino Festivities Abound: OKBet Announces “OKBet Goes To Bacolod”
Basketball games will be extra festive and colorful in Bacolod as the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s (MPBL) title sponsor OKBet promises to bring the city’s MassKara Festival to life a few months earlier this year. OKBet, the rising star in the local sports entertainment industry and MPBL’s official partner for its ongoing fourth regular season, has announced “OKBet Goes To Bacolod”, a special event fully inspired by one of the biggest and most iconic festivals not only in the Western Visayas region but in the entire Philippines. It is set to coincide with the highly-anticipated games of the country’s top regional basketball league that will be played on July 18 and 19 in the University of St. La Salle Gymnasium. Among the four teams set to play in the city’s very own Bacolod Bingo Plus, one of the top performing teams so far this season in the south division — all the more reason for the dubbed “City of Smiles” to stay happy. Also competing are the Valenzuela City MJAS Zenith, Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines, and Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards. As posted recently on the multi-industry company’s official social media pages, a special booth will be set up in the venue to welcome both the ever-blissful Bacolodnon crowds and of course the passionate supporters that will be pouring in from different places to watch their favorite teams duke it out in the basketball court. Fans will surely be smiling as wide as the signature brightly-colored masks on display, as those who will be checking out the said booth can expect loads of exclusive freebies and exciting prizes, including the chance to meet and greet their favorite players once the games have concluded. This rather early celebration, which may very well be the first of many, is part of OKBet’s vow to support and celebrate all things Filipino — this time, with our joyful nature, world-class creativity, and undeniably fun-loving culture put in the spotlight. Coupled with our proud fighting spirit, these culture-defining traits explain why our people love competitions and sporting events so much. OKBet wishes for us all to embrace such traits, as part of nation-building moving forward. Just a few weeks ago, this new name in the local gaming and sports entertainment industry showcased an awe-inspiring mural in the world-famous Tenement Court in Taguig City. The massive artwork, done in collaboration with the Tenement Visual Artists, marked the company’s promise to further promote the basketball scene and the countless aspiring athletes in the country after sealing their partnership with MPBL. MPBL league commissioner Kenneth Duremdes formally welcomed OKBet as this season’s title sponsor back on June 12 in a joint press conference held at the Grand Ballroom of the Okada Manila in Parañaque City. He noted that the two parties share a common goal of empowering home-grown talents for them to reach their full potential. By embracing and continuing to celebrate the Filipino culture and identity, our people’s happiness and fulfillment can outshine those of the smiling masks in Bacolod. The early celebration can be all year long instead.
