Robinsons Retail reaffirms support for UP-MBT in 16th year

Robinsons Retail renewed its sponsorship of the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UP-MBT) on September 8, 2025 at the Executive House in UP Diliman, reaffirming a commitment that extends beyond the court to the UP community.

Since 2010, Robinsons Retail has stood by the Fighting Maroons, from the difficult years of winless seasons to the breakthrough Final Four run in 2018, the championship in 2022, and the return to the top in 2024.

“This partnership reflects the values we share with the UP-MBT: resilience, teamwork, and the drive to keep moving forward. Our support is not only for basketball, but also for student-athletes and the larger UP community that takes pride in their journey,” said President and CEO Stanley Co.

Signing the agreement were UP Vice President for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor, Office for Athletics and Sports Development Director Bo Perasol, and Assistant Coach Christian Luanzon; nowheretogobutUP Foundation Chairman Jed Eva; and Robinsons Retail Chairman Robina Gokongwei Pe and Handyman Chairman Wilfred Co.

Fellow sponsor Top Breed also joined the event, represented by URC Agro-Industrial Group Managing Director Vincent Go and Cel Lejano-Go. Also in attendance were Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Dante Palabrica and former Robinsons Supermarket Managing Director Jody Gadia, both proud UP alumni.