A partnership between Taiwan Excellence and legendary PBA
star Coach Eric Altamirano, the two-day Camp aimed to promote sportsmanship as
it brought together some of the Metro’s most promising basketball players while
highlighting the incredible products awarded with the Taiwan Excellence Seal.
“Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp is an
exemplary showcase of excellence from both countries: the fighting spirit of
the Filipinos further empowered by the products of Taiwan,” said Alfred Wang,
Director of the Economic Division of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO).
With its aim
of promoting the leading products, Taiwan Excellence shares to the world a
variety of truly innovative brands. Initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs
(MOEA), Taiwan, R.O.C., in 1992, the symbol of Taiwan Excellence is
continuously recognized by 102 countries.
The symbol of Taiwan Excellence, according to Wang, honors Taiwan’s most
innovative products “that provide tremendous value to users worldwide.” Each product has been selected for a specific Taiwan Excellence Award
based on their excellence in the following categories: design, quality,
marketing, Taiwanese R&D, and manufacturing.
Boasting
participation of 192 amateur Pinoy ballers, the Camp put their skills to the
test in a rigorous 3-on-3 matches while 3 PBA stars are on the sidelines
showing support.
Alongside
Coach E of Alaska Aces, local court heroes JC Intal and Doug Kramer of Phoenix
Fuel Masters also gave their support to the budding ballers.
Also integral
to the whole Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp set up is the Taiwan Excellence
Experience Zone which exhibits the top-of-the-line products of Taiwan.
With products
from tech giant Asus, fitness company Johnson, and bike manufacturer Tern,
among others, the Taiwan Excellence Zone got everyone up close and personal
with impressive products championed by Taiwan.
Wang
hopes these superior products from Taiwan will boost the way of life and
strengthen the love of Filipinos for basketball and sports in general.
“They did a great job in showcasing the best
products that Taiwan can offer. The quality can go head to head with other
global brands,” said Christian Ramos, one of the players for the Camp.
Meanwhile,
the two celebrity players look forward to using the products themselves.
“I am really
excited about the bikes from Tern. They make biking and going around the city a
much more fun experience,” said Intal.
As for
Kramer, he has his sights on the Paper Shoot, compact digital cameras with cases made out of eco-friendly paper.
“I really feel that the whole
family will fall in love with it. It is so simple and sophisticated, I know my
kids will love using Paper Shoot.” Kramer said.
For updates about Taiwan Excellence, visit their website https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/ph and follow their Facebook page at
facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph.