GLOBAL Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the management company behind Eurotel and Hotel Sogo, pledged its unwavering support to the University of the Philippines women’s volleyball team (UPWVT) in a press conference held at Eurotel Vivaldi recently.
Among those present were Prof. Francis Carlos Diaz, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UP CHK Foundation, Inc.; UPWVT team consultant/manager Mozzy Ravena; UPWVT coach Shaq Delos Santos; and the GCGC team composed of GCGC Corporate Marketing Manager Sue Geminiano, Eurotel Ads and Promo Manager Mariel Quinto and Hotel Sogo Ads and Promo Manager Francis Bernardino.
GCGC expressed its commitment to support the UPWVT in their upcoming games and tournaments. The two popular hotel chains pledged to provide a substantial donation to the team, demonstrating their commitment to supporting sports development and gender equality in athletics.
The UPWVT is widely regarded as one of the country’s most exceptional college volleyball programs, producing highly skilled players over the years. The team’s advocacy for gender equality in sports has also made it a respected institution among many.
This recent commitment from Eurotel and Hotel Sogo will aid the team in their travel expenses, training facilities, and equipment needs, allowing them to continue competing at the highest levels of college volleyball.
The UP community expressed their gratitude for the collective effort of their coaches, the perseverance of their athletes, and the support of Eurotel and Hotel Sogo.
According to Geminiano, GCGC is committed to providing the team with the necessary resources to help them achieve their goals.
“We consider ourselves the first brand who sponsored such team considering na UP ito, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. So sobrang proud kami na nag-sponsor kami sa inyo. I understand everybody knows about our standing, pero ‘wag niyo isipin iyon dahil ang mas mahalaga sa’min ‘yung perseverance ninyo and ‘yung willingness niyong manalo. Nakita ko kasi ang UP players, they are so daring, their drive to give the best. Hindi kayo ‘yung tipong ‘pag nalalamangan na eh parang nawawalan na ng gana. That is really something to be admired. I really find you guys still humahabol, and that’s the spirit of it,” she said.
Diaz is thankful to Hotel Sogo and Eurotel for their support, adding it will go a long way.
“Kami sa UP ay sobrang natutuwa dahil tayo ay narito ngayong hapon upang ilungsad formally ang commitment to support ng Global Comfort Group Hotels or GCGC sa ating UP women’s volleyball team… With the collective effort of our coaches, the perseverance of all our athletes, and the support now of these two brand hotels, we think this is the missing link para magpatuloy doon sa isang successful program, ang ating UP women’s volleyball team”.
The UP community is confident that this collaboration with Eurotel and Hotel Sogo is the missing link that will help propel the team to even greater heights.
“There are always challenges, hurdles and humps, but the team that cares together gives so much respect to one another and perseveres and tries to do everything to help the team. In the end, it would be given a successful outcome. So that is always in our prayers, and that is always in our commitment to support and help all our players here today… And lagi nating sinasabi sa UP, ‘UP Fight girls!’” added Diaz.
Ravena also expressed her appreciation for GCGC’s commitment, saying it will positively impact the players’ morale and motivation.
“On behalf of our coaches and players, we thank you for supporting the team. You know, sometimes, it helps when someone believes in you. Lalo na ‘pag player ka, ‘pag may naniniwala sa kakayahan mo, tsaka ability mo, potential mo, tingin ko doon nagsisimula lahat eh. Hardwork na lang ang susunod. So sana masuklian namin ang kabaitan na pinakita niyo sa’min at support. And also, is this just the beginning, ‘di ba, of a long term relationship,” she said.
For his part, Delos Santos said, “This partnership will provide a great opportunity for the team to improve and develop as athletes. Kailangan makilala rin muna namin sila isa-isa and ‘yung kaya nilang gawin. Right now sa UAAP, fight lang nang fight. Kase ‘yun lang ang kailangan namin. ‘Di kami mag-stop especially meron na kaming sponsor na 100 percent susuporta sa amin. Maraming-maraming salamat po and we look forward to working with GCGC towards our shared goals,” he said.
The partnership between GCGC, Eurotel, Hotel Sogo, and the UP women’s volleyball team is a testament to the importance of community support in achieving success. With this commitment, the team is set to achieve great things in the upcoming season./PN
