Judiciary reaches UNTV semis

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time champion Judiciary outlasted Philippine International Trading Center (PITC), 65-55, in their do-or-die duel to clinch the fourth and last semis ticket in the 8th UNTV Cup over the weekend at the Paco Arena in Manila.

The Judiciary Magis pulled away from a tight contest after former PBA players Warren Ybanez and Chester Tolomia connived with Eric Dionisio in a telling run to complete the semis cast in the annual tournament organized by UNTV president and CEO Dr. Daniel Razon for public servants.

The win gave Judiciary a semis date with No. 1 seed and defending champion Armed Forces of the Philippines starting on Sunday.

The other semis pairing, also a best-of-three, will pit No. 2 Department of Environment and Natural Resources against National Housing Authority.

A tax-free P4 million grand prize will go to the chosen charity of the champion team.