Home Credit PH Renews Partnership with UST Tigers and Tigresses for UAAP Season 89
Celebrating a shared commitment to passion, perseverance, and excellence both on and off the court.
L-R: UST Golden Tigresses players Yani Fernandez, Nina Robles, Angeline Poyos, and Regine Jurado; Home Credit Head of Brand and Communications Janelle Jacinto, Chief Marketing Officer Gabriel Roxas, and CBDO and Treasury and Funding Director Zdenek Jankovsky; UST Director/Regent Rev. Fr. Rodel S. Cansancio; UST Growling Tigers players Collins Akowe, Mark Llemit, and Amiel Acido; and UST Growling Tigers team managers Eric Ang and Waiyip Chong.
TAGUIG, PHILIPPINES, September 10, 2026 — Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young Filipinos as it officially renewed its partnership with the UST Growling Tigers and UST Growling Tigresses for UAAP Season 89, continuing its support for one of the country’s most respected collegiate sports programs. The partnership renewal was formalized during a ceremonial signing held on August 28, 2026, at the University of Santo Tomas, alongside representatives from Home Credit, the University of Santo Tomas, its student-athletes, and fellow supporters.
Now in its second year of partnership with UST athletics, Home Credit continues to invest in initiatives that inspire young people to dream bigger, work harder, and build brighter futures, both on and off the court. The renewed sponsorship reflects the company’s belief that sports play a vital role in shaping discipline, resilience, teamwork, and determination among Filipino youth.
Representing Home Credit Philippines during the signing ceremony were Zdenek Jankovsky, CBDO and Treasury and Funding Director, and Gabriel Roxas, Chief Marketing Officer. They joined Rev. Fr. Rodel S. Cansancio, Director/Regent of the University of Santo Tomas, along with UST athletes and officials in celebrating another season of partnership and shared aspirations.
“As a company committed to helping Filipinos realize their aspirations, we believe that supporting young athletes goes beyond sponsorship. It is about helping create opportunities for the next generation to develop their talents, pursue excellence, and achieve their goals,” said Zdenek Jankovsky, Chief Business Development Officer and Treasury & Funding Director of Home Credit Philippines “The values of perseverance, hard work, and determination, demonstrated by the UST teams reflect the same values that inspire us to serve and empower Filipinos every day.”
The event also welcomed Globe Telecom as one of the newest sponsors of the UST Growling Tigers, further strengthening the team’s network of partners dedicated to supporting collegiate sports development.
The event was energized by the presence of UST Growling Tigers basketball players Mark Llemit, Angelo Crisostomo, Collins Akowe, and Amiel Acido, alongside Team Managers Eric Ang and Waiyip Chong. Their participation highlighted the strong partnership between the university, its athletes, and organizations that champion student success.
“Our ongoing partnership with Home Credit Philippines reflects a shared commitment to building athletic excellence among our Thomasian student-athletes. Beyond competing for championships, our priority is preparing our young men and women for life. Having strong, dedicated partners like Home Credit encourage our athletes to dream big and perform with unwavering confidence,” shared by Rev. Fr. Rodel S. Cansancio, OP, Director & Regent, UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA)
As the UST athletes gear up for another exciting UAAP season, Home Credit remains proud to support a program that has long been a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes and sports fans across the country. As UAAP Season 89 unfolds, Home Credit will continue to champion Filipino youth through engaging fan experiences and stories that inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams. Go USTe!
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