Virtual Sports to handle cage stars careers

MANILA, Philippines - The best in Philippine basketball gathered Thursday night to unveil Virtual Sports Inc. in a glittery cocktail at the Revolver Fort Office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Virtual Sports Inc., the biggest sports management agency in the Philippines, boasts in its stable some of the top athletes and personalities from professional and amateur basketball and motor sports.

Owned and operated by industry experts, Virtual Sports Inc. is commited to uphold the highest standards in sports representation. It provided its clients a wide-range of opportunities and services to maximize their talents not only in sports, but other fields of interests, such as business, education, media and entertainment.

“We believe our athletes can play at the highest level, and at the same time, tap into their other talents,” said Virtual Sports Inc. president Dondon Monteverde. “This is more than just basketball and sports. We make sure we assist and support them in pursuing their other passions.”

Monteverde, an esteemed figure in  entertainment and media production, teamed up with notable sports agent Charlie Dy, the chief executive officer of Virtual Sports Inc., along with managing directors Edgar Tan and Paula Punla to guide their athletes in their sports careers, marketing and endorsement endeavors, public service, education and business plans.

Barangay Ginebra’s top rookie Greg Slaughter, San Mig Coffee’s James Yap, Talk n Text’s Jimmy Alapag and Rain or Shine’s Jeric Teng lead the mix of young and veteran PBA players under Virtual Sports.

Jeron Teng of UAAP champion La Salle heads the amateur stars in the group along with National University’s Ray Parks, San Beda’s Baser Amer and NLEX’s Kevin Alas.

“We want them to be well-rounded individuals,” said Dy. “We want them to focus and excel in their sports careers. But at the same time, we hope they can serve as role models to inspire younger athletes.”