SSS, DENR see action

MANILA, Philippines — Social Security System and Department Environment and Natural Resources make their much-awaited debuts tomorrow when they face respective rivals in the 8th UNTV Cup at the Pasig City Sports Center.

The DENR Warriors will take the spotlight first as they collide with the GSIS Furies at 2 p.m. before the SSS Kabalikat tangle with the Ombudsman Graft Busters at 3:30 p.m.

But all eyes will be on the 5 p.m. encounter between Philippine National Police and National Housing Authority – two teams eager to strike back after falling short in their title bids of the annual event presented by UNTV through its CEO and president Dr. Daniel Razon.

Bannered by former University of the East player Ollan Omiping, the PNP Responders are out to regain the title they won three years ago while the NHA Builders have again expressed their desire to go all-out after finishing third last season.

Winners in tomorrow’s matches will draw level with Armed Forces of the Philippines, which launched its title-retention bid in style by blasting Philippine International Trading Corp., 90-70, in the lone opening-day match last Monday.