Department of Environment and Natural Resources guns for its third straight win when it battles two-time champion Judiciary on Sunday while Department of Agriculture tries to get back on winning track in the 8th UNTV Cup at the Pasig City Sports Center.
One two newcomers in the annual tournament for public servants, the DENR Warriors collide with the Magis at 2 p.m. of Group B elims, while the DA Food Masters tackle the PhilHealth Plus at 5 p.m. in the lone Group A encounter.
The other Group B match is the 3:30 showdown between the NHA Builders and GSIS Furies with the former out to improve their 2-1 mark in the event organized by UNTV president and CEO Daniel Razon.
Out to lead the Warriors are Ralph Lansang and Melvin Bangal who both scored 21 points in the team’s stunning 88-77 win over the Philippine National Police Responders last Oct. 2.
Out to provide additional firepower for the Warriors are Paul Parreno, Ed Rivera and Des Ayson while former PBA players Chester Tolomia and Warren Ybanez spearhead Judiciary’s attack.
The Food Masters absorbed a stinging 91-84 defeat to group frontrunner Armed Forces of the Philippines last Sunday despite getting 28 points from former UST star Emerson Oreta and 15 from ex-Cebuano standout Henry Fernandez.
The Builders of coach Bennet Palad will be bannered by Alvin Vitug and Marvin Mercado.
The 12-team tournament offers P4 million to the chosen charity of the champion.