Cortal SQR: Supports in Uplifting Philippine Football

Report by: Jeffrey Limbauan



Today, the dream of every young Filipino athlete will now direct into the right path. A dream come through to every football player both amateur and professionals to uplift their skills and develop their power to go for gold achievement in the league of the so called sport named Football or Soccer. A simple football player who has a dream to be champion will now dream big with the support of CORTAL SQR. (MORE STORY BELOW)



In cooperation of the Pharma-Rex, Inc. the distributor of the top pain reliever medicine Cortal SQR, the life of Football here in our country is officially on the right path of becoming one of the major sport for the next few years. We all know that basketball is still the number one sport here in our country and beside that we have lot of champions in Boxing. Now, Cortal SQR supports the Philippine Football in order to gain more high quality players that can compete in local and International Football Cup for the next few years. The aim of the Cortal SQR is to promote Football for us to have the chance to claim the championship crown in different league of football games all over the world.



The journey began when our national team known as Philippine Azkals move on their best by winning some games in different football league. But unfortunately, they didn't make it for the 2nd round qualifying match for the Football World Cup. Well, it's alright. At least, they gave their heart in giving excellent result of winning some games despite of they are newbie in Football competition. They give honor to our country and they inspire lot of countrymen to embrace the game Football. As they said, it's not the end; it was just a beginning as they continue developing their skills in football and give a chance to get the champion crown in the next league where they play. Well watch out for the Phillipine Azkals because there are lot of leagues where they participate for the next few months and years.



Aside from Azkals, the team of street soccer teens is competing for the Homeless World Cup in Paris this coming August 21, 2011. This is the fourth appearance of our very own Homeless Street Soccer Team in the said world cup as they started 2003 in Austria. Let's pray for the team to win the said competition.



Last night in Manila Polo Club, the management of Pharma-Rex Inc., team Azkals and Homeless Soccer Team, together with the group of media is gathered for the Press Conference sponsored by Cortal SQR. In this press conference, it tackled about the uplifting of football in our country in order to introduce it and become one of the best sports that will embrace by Filipinos. It defined also that Filipino can be capable of winning the football because this game is regardless with the height of the player.



As the conference continues, Cortal SQR gave their supports in giving monetary support of 200,000Php to the Homeless Soccer Team and 500,000Php for the Philippine Azkals. Aside from that, the management of Cortal SQR gives some pledge that supports both teams in their needs. The management of Cortal SQR is very proud for the both teams as they go far in the world of football. Same as through with the Philippine Azkals and Homeless Soccer Team, they are very thankful that Cortal SQR is there to support them.



For us fellow countrymen, Let us be proud to our Philippine Football Team Azkals and Homeless Soccer Team as they give their heart in the action field of Football. Let us now embrace Football because it’s one way that we have a chance to compete in World Cup. We have already in boxing, but now let us see our flag in Football.

Azkals vs. Kuwait match in full HD by Sky Cable

Sky Cable is back again to deliver HD experience in your Sky Cable HD as they will exclusively air the HD format for your HD cable feed. The game will be on July 28th and the foot ball match against Kuwait will take place at Rizal Memorial Stadium. I know the experience will be the same like the last game I watch on full HD and also on that Pacquiao match, it is so clear and I feel like that I'm there at the venue of the game. Read the full details below about the announcement.

- press release -

Like Manny Pacquiao who in recent years has ushered in the golden age of Philippine boxing, the Philippine Azkals have also elevated the game of soccer in the national consciousness to unprecedented levels.

The celebrity aura of some its members, particularly the Younghusband brothers, has catapulted the game to an all-time high – and the Philippines is all the better for it.

As it continues to dazzle the audience and capture the nation’s imagination, the Azkals are again embarking on a monumental journey to take on perhaps its toughest assignment yet – the Kuwait national squad.

The highly anticipated match slated on July 28 against the Middle East powerhouse team will once again be played in home court in front of an adoring Filipino crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, While both teams are expected to play their hearts out, Filipinos are again banking on the same grit and skills which the Azkals have displayed in scuttling its previous rivals and in sending the popularity of soccer to the stratosphere.

Like Pacquio’s history-making feats, Filipinos are not about to miss this once-in-a-lifetime match. This early, tickets to the most exciting and action-packed event this side of town is already sold out and securing a seat at the stadium is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

So if you can’t be physically be there at the heart of the action, then there’s no better way to witness this than in full HD via SkyCable HD.

Filipinos, who are now officially fans of the world’s most-played ball game, can view the match as if they are in the stands – through Balls HD which will air the game exclusively on Channel 167 in SkyCable HD.

With SkyCable HD, viewers are brought so close to the football action that can almost feel and touch what they are watching. It’s absolutely worlds away from ordinary SD (standard definition) which can hardly show of the trajectory of the soccer ball as it travels to the back of the net. With HD, it's like watching the game LIVE.

Owners of HD-enabled TV sets with SkyCable subscription are in the best position to take advantage of this opportunity as they can easily upgrade to watch the game in HD.

Thus, the upcoming Azkals game – with national pride at stake -- presents the biggest reasons yet for sports fanatics to take the jump to HD. Viewing and experiencing the game with HD is far more exciting compared to SD and definitely worth the upgrade.

The Azkals and Cebu Pacific

Azkals players said that the sport football requires them to travel to another location to train and also compete, but then Cebu Pacific entered the picture and now helping them to fly the whole team and crew to different places, locally and other countries to compete. With this partnership and tie up, I can say that Azkals and Cebu Pacific are sure winners carrying our flag.

more news below

- press release-

With their superb win against Sri Lanka, the country’s national football team has once again proven that Filipinos can excel in football. Making history by advancing to the second round of the preliminaries in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, the Azkals ushered in a new chapter in Philippine sports. The nation’s brightest sports heroes continue to bring pride to the country as they travel to different training locations and tournaments. Helping the Azkals soar high is the country’s largest airline, Cebu Pacific.

Dogged determination
With their steadfast determination during the recent game against Sri Lanka that ended in an aggregate score of 5-1, the Azkals showed the world what Filipinos are capable of. Their historic performance has allowed them to move up in their World Cup bid and play against Kuwait on July 23 in Hawally, Kuwait, and July 28 for the home game at Rizal Memorial stadium. This will be the first time that Team Philippines will be reaching the second round of the international football tournament.

“We taught ourselves to never stop fighting. We had one goal in mind. We gathered everything that we had and told ourselves that this was our time, and we tried to go after that goal,” said team captain Aly Borromeo.

Their breakthrough performance against several Asian powerhouse teams has allowed them to secure their position as a tour-de-force in the region. Set to clinch even greater victories for the country, the Filipino booters have been working hard to be in winning form for future qualifiers with coach Hans Michael Weiss at the helm.



Flying high with Cebu Pacific
Travel is a big part of football. With tournaments being held all over the globe and around the Philippines, the Azkals continue to broaden their horizons with every country they visit.

“It’s great to have Cebu Pacific on board with the Azkals. It’s an honor that companies like them believe in us, and it’s what football needs right now. What we have accomplished together is just a stepping stone for bigger things to come,” said Borromeo.

James Younghusband, one of the team’s midfielders, added, “Travel is what’s great about football. We’ve covered a lot of countries because of football and we get to meet new people, see new places, and experience new cultures.

“I’m looking forward to more domestic travel with Cebu Pacific. My brother Phil and I started the Younghusband Football Academy, so we get to visit different places and team up with public schools and local government units to spread the message about football,” said Younghusband.

One with the country in supporting the country’s national football team, Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest flag carrier, has supported the team to help them soar to more world-class victories. With the largest network of domestic and ASEAN destinations served, Cebu Pacific ensures that the players are able to come home to their provinces and fly to future football competitions and training camps in the country.

“The potential of Filipinos in football is great,” shared Coach Weiss. “I hope that we are able to rise to the occasion and fulfill the hopes of the Filipino community.”

With outpouring support from leading organizations and an increasing number of followers, the Azkals are set to take flight and bring greater pride to the country - and Cebu Pacific will help them get there.


(source: PR of Cebu Pac)