The FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City was filled with energy last Sunday, March 29, as UNTV Cup Season 12 officially opened its curtains. 

The league returned to the hardcourt with its signature blend of competitive basketball and unwavering commitment to public service. 

Fans and government employees gathered to witness the colorful parade of teams, signaling the start of another action-packed journey where the ultimate goal is to "Win in Sports, Win for Charity."  

This season features a formidable lineup of 12 government agencies ready to battle for the championship. 

The participating teams include:

• AFPCavaliers
• Comelec Vanguards
• DENR Lawin Patrollers
• DOJ Radiance
• GSIS Furies-
• Judiciary Magis
• NHA Home Masters
• Ombudsman Graftbusters
• OP Bagong Pilipinas
• PhilHealth Health Insurers
• PNP Responders
• Senate Defenders  

Each agency is competing not just for prestige, but for the chance to grant substantial financial aid to their chosen charitable beneficiaries.  

During the opening ceremonies, UNTV Cup Commissioner Fortunato ‘Atoy’ Co reflected on the league's enduring legacy. 

He noted that over the span of a decade, the UNTV Cup has evolved into a vital platform that has extended significant help to various charities across the country through the teams' chosen beneficiaries. 

“Sa isang dekada po nating pagsasama, isang dekada ng UNTV Cup, marami na po tayong napagbigyan na mga asosasyon, mga foundation. Nakatulong po tayo sa maraming mga kasamahan natin.”

"Throughout our decade-long partnership and ten years of the UNTV Cup, we have extended aid to numerous associations and foundations. We have successfully provided assistance to many of our fellow members."

Commissioner Co expressed his gratitude to the supporters and participating agencies, emphasizing that the league’s small beginnings have blossomed into a decade-long tradition of helping fellow Filipinos in need through the power of sports.