Baranggay: The Filipino Sports Fan

Basketball is a celebrated sport in the country; the American occupation forces imported the sport in the early part of the 20th century. The sport easily replaced a popular game at that time, football. Since then the country was easily recognized around the world in the new sport.[1] Until now, the sport continually to be the sport of the people, played, watched, and followed by a regular and increasing crowd.

The most famous team in the country's professional basketball league is the Baranggay Ginebra Kings, and their crowd is called the Baranggay. The baranggay is even the subject of the two songs from Gary Granada; Pag Nananalo ang Ginebra and Pag Natatalo ang Ginebra. Both songs speak of the life of the Baranggay as their team plays in the playing court of the PBA. The "Pag Nananalo…" speaks of the team and their baranggay in their winning status, in the ups of their life, and in their triumph over the hardships of life. While, the......

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Title: Baranggay: The Filipino Sports Fan
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