PNVF President Ramon Tats Suzara (left) and Rebisco president Jonathan Ng (right) show the signed contracts with Rebisco Business Unit Head Noric Ng witnessing the virtual ceremony along with federation officials and Rebisco executives.

THE Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and leading biscuit company Republic Biscuit Corp. or Rebisco sealed on Tuesday a three-year sponsorship agreement to support all of the national sports association’s programs.

PNVF President Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Rebisco President Jonathan Ng signed the contracts in a virtual signing ceremony witnessed by federation officials, Rebisco executives led by Rebisco Business Unit Head Noric Ng and Corporate Plan Head Rolando Delfino, Philippine Olympic Committee Secretary General Atty. Edwin Gastanes and Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Charles Raymond Maxey.

“This is indeed a momentous occasion not only for the volleyball community but for the whole of Philippine sports,” said Suzara right after the online signing ceremony. “I’m glad that volleyball is alive under these circumstances.”    

“Through the long-term partnership. Rebisco and PNVF will have proper preparation and exposure in international competitions,” Ng said.

The agreement covers three years. Rebisco’s sponsorship, Suzara and Noric Ng explained, covers the PNVF’s national teams and grassroots programs.

“Volleyball has been close to Rebisco’s heart and we are committed to pursue our passion on volleyball,” Noric Ng said.

Asked why a three-year deal was signed and not longer, Noric Ng said: “We are here for the long haul.”