Davao Occidental Tigers extend winning streak to 5 with 120-115 win vs. San Juan Go for Gold

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DAVAO CITY---The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) champion Davao Occidental Tigers has extended their winning streak to five games after beating rival San Juan Go for Gold 120-115 on November 8 in the Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.

Former pro-Robby Celiz scored 26 points to carry the Tigers to victory.

With the win, the Tigers improved to a 6-1 win-loss record in the tournament.

Aside from the Tigers and Go for Gold, some of the top commercial leagues in the Philippines outside the PBA are also joining Filbasket such as MPBL teams Pasig City Realtors and Muntinlupa Defenders.

The former head coach of the Tigers Don Dulay earlier resigned from his post to focus on his family in the United States.

Three professional basketball players from Davao City are part of the Davao Occidental Tigers team this year.

Leading the way for the three Davaoenos is point-guard Joe Presbitero, a former varsity player of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) who was recently drafted by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2021 PBA draft.

Also part of the Tigers roster this year is 6’4 big man Darryl Bayla, a former player of Arellano University in the NCAA and former Perpetual Help University Altas varsity player Gab Dagangon, who previously played for the Basilan Steel.

The Tigers who are the defending MPBL champion decided to change their roster in order for them to be more competitive and have a better chance of defending their title this year. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Digos City native carry San Juan to victory vs. FSD Makati Army 83-81 in Filbasket

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DAVAO CITY---A 25-year-old player from Digos City, Davao del Sur carried the San Juan Go for Gold to a nail-biting 83-81 victory against FSD Makati Army on November 5 in the Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.

Jhonard Clarito scored 22 points to help San Juan beat Makati in Filbasket.

Clarito who went to Metro Manila to pursue his basketball dream was a man on a mission in the game as he also grabbed 12 rebounds in their win.

With the win, San Juan improved to a 4-1 win-loss record in Filbasket.

San Juan is set to face on November 8 its MPBL rival Davao Occidental Tigers.

The face-off of the two teams is one of the marquee match-ups in Filbasket this year.

Like San Juan, the Tigers are also doing well in Filbasket with a record of 5-1.

Aside from San Juan and the Tigers, some of the top commercial leagues in the Philippines outside the PBA are also joining Filbasket such as MPBL teams Pasig City Realtors and  Muntinlupa Defenders. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Davao Occidental Tigers notches 5th win in Filbasket

DAVAO CITY – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) champion Davao Occidental Tigers extended their winning streak to three with an 86-83 win against Primus 7A on November 8 in the Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.

Former pro-Robby Celiz scored 21 points to carry the Tigers to victory.

With the win, the Tigers improved to a 5-1 win-loss record in the tournament.

Aside from the Tigers, some of the top commercial leagues in the Philippines outside the PBA are also joining Filbasket such as MPBL teams Pasig City Realtors, Muntinlupa Defenders, and San Juan Knights.

The former head coach of the Tigers Don Dulay earlier resigned from his post to focus on his family in the United States.

Three professional basketball players from Davao City are part of the Davao Occidental Tigers team this year.

Leading the way for the three Davaoenos is point-guard Joe Presbitero, a former varsity player of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) who was recently drafted by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2021 PBA draft.

Also part of the Tigers roster this year is 6’4 big man Darryl Bayla, a former player of Arellano University in the NCAA and former Perpetual Help University Altas varsity player Gab Dagangon, who previously played for the Basilan Steel.

The Tigers who are the defending MPBL champion decided to change their roster in order for them to be more competitive and have a better chance of defending their title this year. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Davao Occidental Tigers extends winning streak to 2 after 82-69 win vs. FSD Makati Army

DAVAO CITY – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) champion Davao Occidental Tigers extended their winning streak to two with an 82-69 win against FSD Makati Army on Wednesday in the Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.

Davaoeno cager Gab Dagangon and Chris Lalata scored 10 points apiece to carry the Tigers to victory against the Army.

With the win, the Tigers improved to 2-1 in the ongoing Filbasket tournament.

Last November 1, the Tigers beat  Medical Depo 70-58.

Peppery point guard Alwin Alday scored 19 points to carry the Tigers to victory against the tough Depo team.

The win is a morale boost for the team after they suffered a 74-73 upset loss against Nueva Ecija on Saturday at the same venue.

Aside from the Tigers, some of the top commercial leagues in the Philippines outside the PBA are also joining Filbasket such as MPBL teams Pasig City Realtors, Muntinlupa Defenders, and San Juan Knights.

The former head coach of the Tigers Don Dulay earlier resigned from his post to focus on his family in the United States.

Three professional basketball players from Davao City are part of the Davao Occidental Tigers team this year.

Leading the way for the three Davaoenos is point-guard Joe Presbitero, a former varsity player of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) who was recently drafted by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2021 PBA draft.

Also part of the Tigers roster this year is 6’4 big man Darryl Bayla, a former player of Arellano University in the NCAA and former Perpetual Help University Altas varsity player Gab Dagangon, who previously played for the Basilan Steel.

The Tigers who are the defending MPBL champion decided to change their roster in order for them to be more competitive and have a better chance of defending their title this year. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Davao Occidental Tigers improves to 2-1 after 70-58 win vs. Medical Depo in Filbasket

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DAVAO CITY – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) champion Davao Occidental Tigers has improved to two wins and one defeat record after they beat Medical Depo 70-58  in Filbasket Subic Championship at the Subic Gymnasiumon on November 1.

Peppery point guard Alwin Alday scored 19 points to carry the Tigers to victory against the tough Depo team

The win is a morale boost for the team after they suffered a 74-73 upset loss against Nueva Ecija on Saturday at the same venue.

Former pro-veteran point guard James Martinez scored 14 points to carry his team to victory against the Tigers.

Down by eight Martinez and his teammates played with more heart to rally and eventually beat the team of head coach Matt Makalintal.

Aside from the Tigers, some of the top commercial leagues in the Philippines outside the PBA are also joining Filbasket such as MPBL teams Pasig City Realtors, Muntinlupa Defenders, and San Juan Knights.

The former head coach of the Tigers Don Dulay earlier resigned from his post to focus on his family in the United States.

Three professional basketball players from Davao City are part of the Davao Occidental Tigers team this year.

Leading the way for the three Davaoenos is point-guard Joe Presbitero, a former varsity player of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) who was recently drafted by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2021 PBA draft.

Also part of the Tigers roster this year is 6’4 big man Darryl Bayla, a former player of Arellano University in the NCAA and former Perpetual Help University Altas varsity player Gab Dagangon, who previously played for the Basilan Steel.

The Tigers who are the defending MPBL champion decided to change their roster in order for them to be more competitive and have a better chance of defending their title this year. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)