HOMEGROWN cagers from different towns in Pangasinan who will wear the uniform of the “Pangasinan Heat,” will debut in the 2024 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on March 16.

MPBL Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes welcomed the team by signing the franchise agreement with the franchise owner, former Bayambang Mayor Dr. Cezar Quiambao on February 7 at the Urduja House.

The team’s name “Pangasinan Heat” was selected to symbolize the thriving solar power industry in the province.

In his statement during a press conference, Dr. Quiambao stated that he is committed to support all projects of Gov. Ramon Guico III geared to shape the future of Pangasinense youth and help market Pangasinan.

Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, team manager, said that most of the cagers are homegrown notably from the cities of Urdaneta and the towns of Sual and Sto. Tomas but he will consider scouting cagers from outside the province to form a formidable team.

Pangasinan Heat’s roster of coaching staff include former pro-basketball players Jun Marzan, Jr., Cris Calaguio, Lordy Tugade, and collegiate basketball coach Sonny de Jesus. Basketball icons Marlou Aquino and Danny Ildefonso will serve as team consultants.

MPBL is a men’s basketball professional league founded by Senator Manny Pacquiao on August 29, 2017 with 10 Luzon-based teams in its inaugural season in 2018.

Since then, the participating teams increased to 26 and to 29 last year. Pangasinan Heat will be included as the newest expansion team along with Abra this year. (PIMRO/RRB)

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