No agreement for partnership has been reached yet between University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers and the San Miguel Corporation.
According to Tigers team manager Waiyip Chong, SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua has not yet agreed to throw his support to his alma mater.
“Wala pang agreement so far but we continue to convince him to help his alma mater,” Chong told Panay News on Tuesday morning.
This was amid a report from UST’s official publication The Varsitarian on late Monday night and pictures of Chua with UST IPEA head Fr. Rodel Cansancio, OP that went viral online.
According to Chong, Chua just dropped by the dinner hosted by newly-signed UST head coach Alfredo “Pido” Jarencio.
“Boss Al was invited by coach Pido to join us in our dinner last night since he was just in nearby and nagpapicture lang sakanya si Fr. Rodel but no deal yet,” Chong said.
“But we are very hopeful that Boss Al will throw his support to the Growling Tigers soon. His help will definitely be a big boost to our team’s revival,” he added.
Rumors of UST-SMC deal first surfaced on Monday afternoon after a picture of Chua’s nameplate with a designation of Special Assistant to the Rector for Basketball of UST went viral online.
