A day before he celebrated his 34th birthday with the populace in Buenavista town, Congressman Velasco's "Team Velasco" engaged the local basketball team "Team Vistan" in a friendly match at the Buenavista Covered Court. The Vistans led by Mayor Madrigal won 79-67.
Team Velasco led by the Congresman himself (second from left), is composed of his staff from the district offices in Manila, Boac and Sta. Cruz that includes Michael Vincent Velasco, Montano Nazario, Erick Abad, Arnold Isorena, John Carlo Mendoza, Erick Anthony San Juan, Roldan Jalos, Nestor Recto, Fernando Rendiza, Dadong Lunay and Ogie Morales.
Team Vistan is composed of Mayor Madrigal, Mandy Navisa, Dodong Olores, Emmanuel Sarili, Joker Madrigal, Rannel Castillo, Roy Mandac, J. Jamolin, Fernan Manansala, Christopher Janda, Ernesto Navisa, David Vitto, M. Quejano and J. Luna.
Buenavista has an area of 8,127 hectares with a population of 21,018 (2007 figures).
A major tourist destination in this island-province, Buenavista's top favorite attractions include the Lourdes Grotto in Sitio Sapinit, Brgy. Bagtingon, Bulusukan Falls, Malbog Sulfuric Hot Spring, Marinduque Hot Spring Resort, the Malindig Volcano, the Yook Cove, and the luxury resort, Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa for the high-end toursts.
