Rolling in for wheelchair basketball. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled (PHILSPADA) join forces to provide training and opportunities for differently abled athletes and coaches.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled (PHILSPADA) NPC Philippines have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop wheelchair basketball across the nation.
The agreement was signed at the SBP headquarters in Mandaluyong City by SBP Executive Director Erika Dy and PHILSPADA President Michael I. Barredo, with PHILSPADA Secretary General Godofredo Custodio as a witness. The strategic partnership aims to foster cooperation between the two organizations in advancing opportunities for differently abled athletes, coaches, and officials in the sport of basketball.
“This partnership is a commitment to inclusivity, national development, and the transformative power of basketball,” said Dy. “SBP is proud to stand with PHILSPADA in creating platforms where every athlete, regardless of ability, has the chance to excel in the sport of basketball.”
Under the agreement, the SBP will provide access to professional training and development opportunities for PHILSPADA coaches, as well as support for events, clinics, and tournaments. Both parties have committed to co-develop and manage inclusive programs, enhance access to basketball venues, and jointly promote wheelchair basketball as a vital part of the country’s basketball ecosystem.
“This MOU is more than just a document—it is a pledge to uphold equality in basketball” added Barredo. “PHILSPADA is excited to work alongside SBP in building a more inclusive sporting future with wheelchair basketball. Wheelchair basketball is basketball, and Filipinos love basketball.”
The partnership will run up to the end of the current Olympic cycle in August of 2028, and is guided by shared values of collaboration, respect, and autonomy. The MOU outlines a comprehensive framework for mutual support, communication, and sustainability. As both organizations look ahead, they reaffirm their shared mission: to grow and develop basketball
in the country.