PBA legend Alex Cabagnot recently stated that the league needs to raise its long-standing monthly salary cap, pointing out that players can earn more in local “ligang labas” (community or unsanctioned leagues). Cabagnot took to social media to advocate for professional players, arguing that the maximum cap of ₱450,000 (which he referenced as ₱350,000 in his post) is vastly outdated. He emphasized that by adjusting the compensation to match modern standards, the league could attract top talent—including Filipino-American athletes and players currently competing overseas in Japan and South Korea—which would ultimately bring the fans back to watch the games.
Angas Pilipinas suffered a 61-point blowout loss, falling 136-75 to the Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly SC on October 16, 2026. The game served as the opening match for the Philippine club at the 2026 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai International Basketball Tournament. The tournament is being held at the Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Hall in Al Mamzar, Dubai, running from October 15 to 21, 2026.
Juan Gomez de Liaño has truly turned into a triple-double machine for the Converge FiberXers. On Friday, October 16, 2026, he made history by becoming the first rookie ever to log back-to-back triple-doubles in the PBA. He pulled off his latest masterclass during Converge’s absolute demolition of the guest team, the Macau Giant Pandas, with a staggering 162–108 final score. Against Macau, Gomez de Liaño put up 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, following up another brilliant triple-double performance just days prior. His stat lines showcase exactly why he has taken the league by storm
NBA Player Jimmy Butler also knows by his monicker “ JIMMY BUCKETS” will visit the Philippines during El Nino Season. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to buy buckets (balde) and other containers to collect rainwater to prepare for an impending severe “Super El Niño” crisis expected to cause major water shortages across the Philippines.
There is no verified public record of NBA legend Dwyane Wade jokingly saying he is going to “leave one son for the future of Philippine basketball”. Wade arrived in Manila for his highly anticipated TADHANA: Make Your Own Way Tour. While his trip was heavily focused on the local community, culture, and running the Wade Academy Future Stars Clinic for youth champions, the rumor about leaving a son behind likely stems from a humorous internet joke or meme circulating on social media rather than an actual statement from Wade himself.
Former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade was surprised to see the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry, in the Philippines for his “TADHANA: Make Your Own Way” Manila Tour.
June Mar Fajardo is indeed exactly 5 points away from reaching the historic 10,000 career points milestone in the PBA. The nine-time league MVP reached 9,995 total career points after exploding for a conference-high 25 points, along with 12 rebounds, during the San Miguel Beermen’s dominant 135-105 victory over Terrafirma on Wednesday. Fajardo had the entire fourth quarter to score the remaining 5 points, but he selflessly chose to sit out the rest of the game. With the victory already secure, “The Kraken” requested San Miguel coach Leo Austria to give his playing minutes to their seldom-used teammates instead. When asked about the delay, Fajardo stated: “Hindi ko naman chine-chase ‘yung ano, pero thankful ako na mapapasama ako roon sa 10,000 points club. Isang karangalan na mapabilang ako roon. Pero, hindi ko hinahabol. Darating at darating ‘yun.”
San Miguel Beermen guard Jerrick Ahanmisi missed Wednesday’s PBA Governors’ Cup game against his former team, the Terrafirma Dyip, after being sent home due to sore eyes. Ahanmisi originally showed up and participated in the team’s pre-game shootaround. However, after displaying clear symptoms of conjunctivitis (sore eyes), team officials and head coach Leo Austria advised him to leave the venue and go home to recover and prevent spreading the infection.
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has officially opened the application process for the Season 51 Rookie Draft. Commissioner Willie Marcial noted that the league opened applications earlier than usual to give prospects ample time to prepare their documents. The deadline for submission is January 8, 2027, ahead of the draft proceedings tentatively scheduled for January 17, 2027.
Required Application Documents:
For Local Applicants
• Duly notarized PBA application form (downloadable online via PBA or available at the PBA Office) • Original copy of birth certificate • School records (required if the applicant is 19 years old) • Two (2) pieces of 2x2 ID pictures
For Fil-Foreign Applicants
• Duly notarized PBA application form • Valid Philippine passport • School records (required if the applicant is 19 years old) • Two (2) pieces of 2x2 ID pictures.
Where to Submit
Submit physical copies of your notarized form and requirements in person at: • PBA Office: Libis, Quezon City (Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) • Contact Number: (02) 8470-27-68 (Look for Mr. Mauro Bengua)
TNT Tropang 5G defeated the Macau Giant Pandas (also referred to as the Macau Black Bears/Black Knights) in their PBA Season 50 matchups, featuring strong perimeter shooting, key corner triples from Calvin Oftana, RR Pogoy and the return of star import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
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PBA legend Alex Cabagnot recently stated that the league needs to raise its long-standing monthly salary cap, pointing out that players can earn more in local “ligang labas” (community or unsanctioned leagues).
Cabagnot took to social media to advocate for professional players, arguing that the maximum cap of ₱450,000 (which he referenced as ₱350,000 in his post) is vastly outdated. He emphasized that by adjusting the compensation to match modern standards, the league could attract top talent—including Filipino-American athletes and players currently competing overseas in Japan and South Korea—which would ultimately bring the fans back to watch the games.
#alexcabagnot #pba #pba50 #pba50lid #liganglabas
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Angas Pilipinas suffered a 61-point blowout loss, falling 136-75 to the Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly SC on October 16, 2026. The game served as the opening match for the Philippine club at the 2026 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai International Basketball Tournament.
The tournament is being held at the Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Hall in Al Mamzar, Dubai, running from October 15 to 21, 2026.
#angaspilipinas #pba #pba50 #pba50lid #dubaibasketball
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Juan Gomez de Liaño has truly turned into a triple-double machine for the Converge FiberXers. On Friday, October 16, 2026, he made history by becoming the first rookie ever to log back-to-back triple-doubles in the PBA. He pulled off his latest masterclass during Converge’s absolute demolition of the guest team, the Macau Giant Pandas, with a staggering 162–108 final score.
Against Macau, Gomez de Liaño put up 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, following up another brilliant triple-double performance just days prior. His stat lines showcase exactly why he has taken the league by storm
#juangomezdeliaño #convergefiberxers #pba #pba50 #pba50lid
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NBA Player Jimmy Butler also knows by his monicker “ JIMMY BUCKETS” will visit the Philippines during El Nino Season.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to buy buckets (balde) and other containers to collect rainwater to prepare for an impending severe “Super El Niño” crisis expected to cause major water shortages across the Philippines.
#balde #elnino #pba #pba50 #pba50lid
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There is no verified public record of NBA legend Dwyane Wade jokingly saying he is going to “leave one son for the future of Philippine basketball”.
Wade arrived in Manila for his highly anticipated TADHANA: Make Your Own Way Tour. While his trip was heavily focused on the local community, culture, and running the Wade Academy Future Stars Clinic for youth champions, the rumor about leaving a son behind likely stems from a humorous internet joke or meme circulating on social media rather than an actual statement from Wade himself.
#dwade #dwaynewade #lining #tadhana #pba
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Former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade was surprised to see the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry, in the Philippines for his “TADHANA: Make Your Own Way” Manila Tour.
#dwade #dwaynewade #pba #gilas #tadhana
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June Mar Fajardo is indeed exactly 5 points away from reaching the historic 10,000 career points milestone in the PBA.
The nine-time league MVP reached 9,995 total career points after exploding for a conference-high 25 points, along with 12 rebounds, during the San Miguel Beermen’s dominant 135-105 victory over Terrafirma on Wednesday.
Fajardo had the entire fourth quarter to score the remaining 5 points, but he selflessly chose to sit out the rest of the game. With the victory already secure, “The Kraken” requested San Miguel coach Leo Austria to give his playing minutes to their seldom-used teammates instead.
When asked about the delay, Fajardo stated:
“Hindi ko naman chine-chase ‘yung ano, pero thankful ako na mapapasama ako roon sa 10,000 points club. Isang karangalan na mapabilang ako roon. Pero, hindi ko hinahabol. Darating at darating ‘yun.”
#junemarfajardo #sanmiguelbeermen #pba #pba50 #pba50lid
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San Miguel Beermen guard Jerrick Ahanmisi missed Wednesday’s PBA Governors’ Cup game against his former team, the Terrafirma Dyip, after being sent home due to sore eyes.
Ahanmisi originally showed up and participated in the team’s pre-game shootaround. However, after displaying clear symptoms of conjunctivitis (sore eyes), team officials and head coach Leo Austria advised him to leave the venue and go home to recover and prevent spreading the infection.
#jerrickahanmisi #sanmiguelbeermen #pba #pba50 #pba50lid
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The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has officially opened the application process for the Season 51 Rookie Draft. Commissioner Willie Marcial noted that the league opened applications earlier than usual to give prospects ample time to prepare their documents.
The deadline for submission is January 8, 2027, ahead of the draft proceedings tentatively scheduled for January 17, 2027.
Required Application Documents:
For Local Applicants
• Duly notarized PBA application form (downloadable online via PBA or available at the PBA Office)
• Original copy of birth certificate
• School records (required if the applicant is 19 years old)
• Two (2) pieces of 2x2 ID pictures
For Fil-Foreign Applicants
• Duly notarized PBA application form
• Valid Philippine passport
• School records (required if the applicant is 19 years old)
• Two (2) pieces of 2x2 ID pictures.
Where to Submit
Submit physical copies of your notarized form and requirements in person at:
• PBA Office: Libis, Quezon City (Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Contact Number: (02) 8470-27-68 (Look for Mr. Mauro Bengua)
#pba #pbadraft #pba50 #pba50lid
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TNT Tropang 5G defeated the Macau Giant Pandas (also referred to as the Macau Black Bears/Black Knights) in their PBA Season 50 matchups, featuring strong perimeter shooting, key corner triples from Calvin Oftana, RR Pogoy and the return of star import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
#rondaehollisjefferson #tnttropang5g #pba #pba50 #pba50lid
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