Defending champion Philippine National Bank and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation pulled off similar impressive victories at the start of the Philippine Bankers League Season 2 basketball championship at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Pasig City lat Oct. 19.
PNB Saving Bank outsteadied PS Bank, 75-63, while RCBC overpowered Bank of Makati, 101-84, to gain the headstart in this seven-team, weekend–only tournament organized by HoopsNation Manila.
Jovert Mendoza, Chief Executive Officer/Founder of HoopsNation Manila made the ceremonial toss during the opening game between PNB Savings and PS Bank.
Janelle Cadapan of PNB Savings Bank was voted as Best Muse.
Assisting Mendoza are HoopsNation Manila officials Cholo Legisma, Benedict Rosopa, Pierre Moratillo, Kiko Malicdem and Alvin del Ponso.