Baseball’s Filipino World Series Returns to Los Angeles, Announces GoldenTV as Official Media Partner
01 Agosto 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
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America’s favorite pastime will be played by some of the best
high school and college-age baseball players of Filipino descent
from across the United States, Canada, and the Philippines, at the
2024 Filipino World Series, returning to Monarch Baseball Field at
Los Angeles Valley College. Featuring more than 120 players across
eight teams, the Filipino World Series playoffs take place Aug.
2-3, with its championship game on Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. PT.
As this year’s official media partner, GoldenTV will feature all
games of the 2024 Filipino World Series live on its FAST Channel on
Distro.TV at https://www.distro.tv/live/golden-tv/ now through Aug.
3. Fans in the greater Los Angeles area who wish to watch the games
in person may purchase $20 wristbands at the ballpark, good for
admission to any of the 20 games in the series, now through Aug. 3,
as well as the Aug. 1 Home Run Derby. The full game schedule is
available online at www.philippinesbaseballgroup.org.
“We are grateful to GoldenTV for partnering with us to share the
Filipino World Series with audiences across the country,” said Bill
Picketts, Sr., president of baseball operations at Philippines
Baseball Group and head coach of baseball at Pierce College.
“Recognizing, developing and promoting Filipino talent in baseball
is our dedicated mission, and we are excited for the future of
these incredible athletes from around the world.”
A lifelong coach, team manager, former MLB recruit and NCAA
athlete, Picketts oversees staff and teams from Southern
California, Northern California, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Canada, the
Philippines, and across the U.S. Many of the ballplayers, some
traveling internationally, will meet for the first time in the
series playoffs.
“For the majority of these kids in North America, they’re often
the only Filipino player on their school or club team, and very
rarely do they see Filipino players in the major leagues,” noted
Picketts. “Getting to play baseball with other talented athletes
who look like them and share in their heritage is incredibly
special. The Filipino World Series fosters an invaluable sense of
cultural identity and community for our players and their
families.”
In addition to the Filipino World Series, GoldenTV (along with
its sister cable channel ChimeTV powered by GoldenTV) offers other
sports programming such as boxing documentary “Manny Pacquaio:
Unstoppable Force,” Nippon Professional Baseball games licensed
from FTF Sports, Japan’s top baseball league featuring future MLB
stars in the Pacific League, and more. A documentary on Philippines
Baseball Group and the Filipino World Series is currently in
development at GoldenTV and set to air later this year. More
information on programming and subscriptions may be found at
GetGolden.TV.
“GoldenTV is proud to sponsor this year’s Filipino World Series,
and kudos to Philippines Baseball for its dedication to developing
our Asian youth in this sport,” said Takashi Cheng, CEO of Golden
Media, parent company of GoldenTV. “Diversity in sports and
programming matters so much, not only to Asian communities but to
everyone. It impacts our understanding of different cultures and
truly reflects the reality and beauty of our world.”
About Philippines Baseball Group
The mission of Philippines Baseball Group is to recognize,
develop and promote Filipino-American and Filipino players in the
United States and abroad. Together with the Philippines Amateur
Baseball Association, Philippines Baseball Group also aims to
establish state-of-the-facilities all over the Philippines to aid
in its quest to help the Philippines become one of the top nations
in international baseball. Follow Philippines Baseball on Instagram
@philippinesbaseball.
About GoldenTV
GoldenTV is the first streaming platform that combines Asian and
Pacific Islander stories into one limitless, creator-centric home.
It will offer everything broadcasted on AAPI cable channel ChimeTV
plus exclusive interviews, event coverage and more. GoldenTV
delivers Asian Pacific experiences online through its SVOD, OTA and
FAST channels, and offline through live events such as the annual
Unforgettable Gala. Follow GoldenTV on Instagram @getgoldentv.
About ChimeTV powered by GoldenTV
ChimeTV is the first and only 24/7 Asian and Pacific Islander
English-language general entertainment channel, showcasing API
culture through a diverse range of content including talk shows,
docuseries, documentaries, cooking programs, creator content, and
cult classic movies. ChimeTV is available on cable in 41 U.S.
states reaching more than 10 million households through the
SPECTRUM TV® SELECT PLAN. Follow ChimeTV on Instagram
@watchchimetv.
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