Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Chooks-to-Go still gives Paul Desiderio own branch


Though he was unable to achieve his goal of giving the Fighting Maroons a championship, Paul Desiderio was still able to fulfill his promise to UP.

Given this, Chooks-to-Go still awarded Desiderio his very own branch that will be with him for the rest of his life.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held after the taping of Desiderio’s Maalaala Mo Kaya episode.

“Sa tuwa ko at in behalf of the UP community, maluwag sa loob ko na ibigay kay Paul ang Chooks-to-Go store na ito,” said Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. president Ronald Mascariñas.

“Bukod sa kikitain niya sa PBA, ngayon may dagdag pa na puhunan ang kanyang pamilya.”

“Hindi ko ito ine-expect kasi ang sabi nila, magkaka-store ako kapag nanalo kami ng championship,” admitted Desiderio.

“Laking pasasalamat ko kay Boss Ronald at sa Chooks-to-Go dahil magiging malaking tulong ito sa family ko.”

Prior to the UAAP Season 81 Men’s Basketball Finals, Mascariñas – who is an alumnus of University of the Philippines-Los Banos – dangled a Chooks-to-Go branch as a reward to Desiderio should he be able to lead the Fighting Maroons past the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

However, UP were swept in the finale.

Still, Desiderio’s journey from Liloan, Cebu to Diliman is a success story that continues to serve as an inspiration, not just to Iskos and Iskas, but also to every Filipino dreamer.

Chooks-to-Go-store-turnover-Paul-Desiderio-2 Chooks-to-Go still gives Paul Desiderio own branch Basketball News UAAP UP  - philippine sports news

“Nakita namin yung pangarap ni Paul sa basketball. Among the players, nakita namin na siya yung mas nangangailangan. Kaya kahit wala na yung support namin sa team, we continued supporting Paul,” the sports patron added.

“Nakita niyo naman nung Finals, hindi siya nag-give up. Lumaban siya para sa UP. And we hope that he can still continue to inspire others, especially the youth, even if he is in the pros.”

Desiderio chose an existing store in Fairview, as it is near UP.

#ReadMore  23 for 2023 cadet Will Gozum commits to UP

“Hindi lang para sa akin itong store na ito, para ito sa UP,” declared Desiderio.

“Atin ‘to!”

Written By




You May Also Like

Uncategorized

University of the Philippines and National University stunned their higher-seeded rivals to forge a surprise title showdown in the Playtime Cares Filoil EcoOil 18th...

AU

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines flexed its might in the quarterfinals of the Playtime Cares Filoil EcoOil 18th Preseason Cup presented by...

AdU

De La Salle University completed a clean sweep of the elimination round, while defending UAAP champion University of the Philippines wrapped up with back-to-back...

Basketball

Despite being a champion with the University of the Philippines, Dikachi Ududo has not forgotten his roots. The 21-year-old recently sent sporting gear and...

Basketball

University of the Philippines’ “residency boys” are staying busy during their sit-out year. Veejay Pre, James Payosing, Rainer Maga, and Russell Ogana are reinforcing...

Basketball

The UAAP’s freshman class of 2025 is shaping up to be a promising one, headlined by five towering big men who could become the...

Basketball

Abra Solid North continues to push forward in the 2025 MPBL Season, bolstering its already formidable roster with key acquisitions during the signing period....

Basketball

After a long and difficult decision-making process, Migs Palanca has finally chosen where he will take the next step in his basketball journey. And...

Advertisement