Legends Rise: MassKara Gugma All-Star Game to Support Fire-Affected Families

In the true spirit of Gugma—the guiding principle of the Bacolod Gugma Foundation—the highly anticipated Legends Rise: MassKara Gugma All-Star Game will not only bring electrifying basketball action to Bacolod but also extend a helping hand to those in need.

Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to families who lost their homes in the massive fire that struck Barangay 27, leaving close to a thousand individuals from more than 200 families displaced. The initiative underscores the foundation’s mission to celebrate joy while embodying compassion and solidarity during the MassKara Festival season.

“This event is more than just a basketball game—it’s an opportunity to live out our advocacy of Gugma, love and compassion, for our fellow Bacolodnons,” said Jose David Diaz, MassKaralympics Director. “Through sports and camaraderie, we want to give back to those affected by the fire and show them that the MassKara Festival is for everyone, especially those facing difficult times.”

The event promises an unforgettable basketball spectacle as Gilas Legends take on the Greg Gastaya All-Stars Selection in a clash of skills, pride, and legacy. Adding to the excitement, the showdown will be preceded by a heated preliminary match between two of Bacolod’s top collegiate teams—Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod and La Consolacion College-Bacolod—setting the stage for an evening of competitive spirit and community pride.

For Rodney Mitz Ascalon, Foundation President and MassKara Festival Director, the event reflects the deeper meaning of the city’s world-renowned festival. “MassKara has always been about resilience and unity. By tying in the joy of sports with the value of helping others, we hope to remind Bacolodnons that the true spirit of MassKara is not only in celebration but also in compassion.”

The Legends Rise: MassKara Gugma All-Star Game serves as the highlight of this year’s MassKaralympics 2025, a centerpiece of the broader MassKara Festival celebration.

Fans can catch all the action on October 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum.

Ticket Prices:
• Courtside A – ₱1,500
• Courtside B – ₱1,200
• Loge – ₱750
• General Admission – ₱350

For ticket purchases and reservations, please contact: Ms. Joan – Ticketing Staff 📞 +63 910 396 5046.

This year’s game is more than just a sports event—it’s a testament to how Bacolodnons, bound by the spirit of Gugma, can come together to celebrate, compete, and uplift one another.* (BGF)