The Blue Team narrowly defeated the White Team by a single point in the MVPO 2026 All-Star Basketball Game, presented by Manny Pangilinan. Actor Wendell Ramos made the decisive free throw in the closing seconds, giving the Blue Team a final score of 60.
The Blue Team, managed by Ricky Vargas and coached by 10-time PBA champion Jojo Lastimosa, featured players including Enrique Gil, Rabin Angeles, Diego Loyzaga, Joao Constancia, Paulo Angeles, and Cedrick Juan.
“I want to thank God for this opportunity. He made it possible for me to shine. Alam naman natin, halos mga anak ko na mga ’to. But it was a blessing to be part of it,” Ramos said.
The White Team, led by Meralco’s Atty. William Pamintuan and coached by Luigi Trillo of the Meralco Bolts, showcased performances from Derek Ramsay, JC De Vera, David Licauco, Dylan Menor, Marco Gallo, and Michael Ver.
Beyond sports, the All-Star Game emphasized wellness, as all players received mWell watches to monitor their health.
Entertainment highlights included performances by the cast of Bagets: The Musical Jed Madela, Andrea Brillantes, and G-Force during halftime.
Celebrity attendees included Pops Fernandez, Dennis Trillo, Herlene Budol, and Angela Muji, among others.