SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--As the PBA bubble nears its close, the Quest Plus Conference Center is set to be etched in history as the home of the once 350-strong delegation.
"'Yung history na ginawa ng PBA bubble, kasama ang Quest Plus doon. So we're very much privileged and honored," Quest executive assistant manager Mabel Roman told the Manila Bulletin on Wednesday.
Built at the heart of the Mimosa Plus Leisure Estate, the world-class hotel served as the official residence of the 12 teams and the other delegates for two and a half months, providing them with outstanding amenities and food.
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The staff led by general manager Michael Gapin and Roman has been working round the clock to attend to the needs of the bubble residents and its service never slowed down even with the reduction of the delegation.
"Whatever we committed to the PBA, we were able to deliver," said Roman.
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Not only the players, coaches and the other delegates but also the Quest employees needed to make huge sacrifices to ensure the success of the bubble.
And with a remarkable conclusion already on the horizon as the Philippine Cup is in its final week, all of those sacrifices are proving to be worthy.
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"We are all away from our families. We had to adjust dito sa bubble format. Pero lahat naman kami very thankful na naging part ng buong bubble experience kasi nga 'di ito malilimutan, kumbaga once in a lifetime," said Roman.
Like a family member returning home, Roman said that Quest will have its doors wide open to welcome back the PBA should it stage another bubble season.
"It has been a good experience both for Quest and PBA. Maraming factors na kailangan ma-consider pero if all those factors are met, why not? Wala namang hindi gustong maging host ng PBA bubble kasi nga it was such an experience."
"Being part of the PBA family now, syempre 'di ba parang 'yung kapamilya mo lang din 'yan na uuwi. You're just welcoming them back."