
Ningbo University still clinched the crown
People's Tonight, Albert Andaya, November 25, 2018
Photo by Genie Villota
AMUR State University of Russia stunned erstwhile unbeaten Ningbo University of China, 93-80, to end its campaign on a high note in the 10th Asian
University Basketball Championship (AUBC) at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila.
Amur State University of Russia’s Roman Shillin fired a game-high 28 points, including eight three pointers, to lead the eight-player Fighting Bears to an impressive win and a runner-up finish in this prestigious tournament organized by Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) in cooperation with the Asian University Basketball Federation (AUBF).
Vitali Zalogin added 22 points, Ura Koratin contributed 15 points and Anton Shilin had 13 points for Amur State University, which finished with a 3-2 win-loss record in the six-team, single-round tournament supported by the City Government of Manila, headed by Mayor Joseph Estrada, and Manila Sports Council (MASCO) head Philip Cezar.
Despite the loss from China’s Ningbo University to Amur State University, Ningbo University still clinched the crown with a 4-1 record.
Li Cheng Luan finished with 24 points for Ningbo University, followed by Ye Jia Guan with 23 and Hui Liu Fan with 17.
BAP president Robert Milton Calo, AUBC Organizing Committee chairman Leonardo "Ding" Andres and AUBF Deputy Secretary-General Park Hyun Mo of South Korea awarded the trophies to the winners.
In the first game, University of Perpetual Help Jonelta System defeated Farmco Knight Club of Malaysia, 75-65, to improve its record to 3-2 and finish third overall.
With multi-titled coach Victor Escudero calling the shots, the Saints went to the troika of Sean Dillon Laban, John Carlo Villar and John Angelo Rosale to roll back the Knights.
Laban scattered 21 points, Villar added 17 points with five three-point shots and Rosale had 11 points for the Biñan City-based team of Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo.
Escudero was ably assisted by coach Merlin Custodio.
Liew Kar Coon and Chin Reck Wei finished with 15 points apiece for Farmco University, which wound up with a 2-3 card for fourth place.
Nippon Sports Science University of Japan crushed Technological University of the Philippines, 83-38, for its second straight win and a 2-3 card for fifth place.
Horoaki Isono scored 16 points, Yuki Ide had 13 points and Zen Endo added 12 points for the Lions of coach Masahiro Fujita.
TUP finished in sixth place with 1-4 record.
People's Tonight, Albert Andaya, November 25, 2018
Photo by Genie Villota
AMUR State University of Russia stunned erstwhile unbeaten Ningbo University of China, 93-80, to end its campaign on a high note in the 10th Asian
University Basketball Championship (AUBC) at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila.
Amur State University of Russia’s Roman Shillin fired a game-high 28 points, including eight three pointers, to lead the eight-player Fighting Bears to an impressive win and a runner-up finish in this prestigious tournament organized by Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) in cooperation with the Asian University Basketball Federation (AUBF).
Vitali Zalogin added 22 points, Ura Koratin contributed 15 points and Anton Shilin had 13 points for Amur State University, which finished with a 3-2 win-loss record in the six-team, single-round tournament supported by the City Government of Manila, headed by Mayor Joseph Estrada, and Manila Sports Council (MASCO) head Philip Cezar.
Despite the loss from China’s Ningbo University to Amur State University, Ningbo University still clinched the crown with a 4-1 record.
Li Cheng Luan finished with 24 points for Ningbo University, followed by Ye Jia Guan with 23 and Hui Liu Fan with 17.
BAP president Robert Milton Calo, AUBC Organizing Committee chairman Leonardo "Ding" Andres and AUBF Deputy Secretary-General Park Hyun Mo of South Korea awarded the trophies to the winners.
In the first game, University of Perpetual Help Jonelta System defeated Farmco Knight Club of Malaysia, 75-65, to improve its record to 3-2 and finish third overall.
With multi-titled coach Victor Escudero calling the shots, the Saints went to the troika of Sean Dillon Laban, John Carlo Villar and John Angelo Rosale to roll back the Knights.
Laban scattered 21 points, Villar added 17 points with five three-point shots and Rosale had 11 points for the Biñan City-based team of Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo.
Escudero was ably assisted by coach Merlin Custodio.
Liew Kar Coon and Chin Reck Wei finished with 15 points apiece for Farmco University, which wound up with a 2-3 card for fourth place.
Nippon Sports Science University of Japan crushed Technological University of the Philippines, 83-38, for its second straight win and a 2-3 card for fifth place.
Horoaki Isono scored 16 points, Yuki Ide had 13 points and Zen Endo added 12 points for the Lions of coach Masahiro Fujita.
TUP finished in sixth place with 1-4 record.

PACQUIAO YOUTH CHAMPS TROPHY - 1st. Philippine University Basketball League (PUBL) starts from October 15 to November 7, 2018. Simultaneously played in Rizal Province, Laguna Province, and Metro Manila.
This is a qualifying tournament to the 10th Asian University Basketball Championship which is hosted by Santa Rosa City Mayor, from November 18 to 23, 2018.
This is a qualifying tournament to the 10th Asian University Basketball Championship which is hosted by Santa Rosa City Mayor, from November 18 to 23, 2018.
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BAP Commissioner's Meeting - Stage 1: NCR Cooperation (August 27, 2018)
Santa Rosa City, Laguna Province, Philippines
BAP Commissioner's Meeting - Stage 2: Visayas Cooperation (Sept. 21, 2018)
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Province, Philippines
Santa Rosa City, Laguna Province, Philippines
BAP Commissioner's Meeting - Stage 2: Visayas Cooperation (Sept. 21, 2018)
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Province, Philippines
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August 10, 2018
TO: BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (BAP) President, Prof. Robert Milton A. Calo, and Mr. Leonardo B. Andres Sr., BAP Regional Representative.
San Pedro College of Business Administration (SPCBA) Basketball team would like to wholeheartedly give thanks to the BAP for the support and giving us the privilege to play international prestigious game in Xiamen, China. I am very grateful to Mr. Leonardo Baylon Andres Sr. , Regional Representative , BAP Region IV and Mr.Robert Milton A. Calo, President of BAP for sending us to the International League. (2018 sports lottery Cup’ Xiamen fourth international prestigious college basketball tournament).
More power and God Bless. SPCBA Coach Richard Penaranda
TO: BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (BAP) President, Prof. Robert Milton A. Calo, and Mr. Leonardo B. Andres Sr., BAP Regional Representative.
San Pedro College of Business Administration (SPCBA) Basketball team would like to wholeheartedly give thanks to the BAP for the support and giving us the privilege to play international prestigious game in Xiamen, China. I am very grateful to Mr. Leonardo Baylon Andres Sr. , Regional Representative , BAP Region IV and Mr.Robert Milton A. Calo, President of BAP for sending us to the International League. (2018 sports lottery Cup’ Xiamen fourth international prestigious college basketball tournament).
More power and God Bless. SPCBA Coach Richard Penaranda

The Basketball Association of the Philippines, Inc. (BAP, Inc.) is a permanent National Sports Association created under the rules of FESSAP, which is solely recognized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) as its national university sports federation from the Philippines.
April 27, 2018:
Prof. Robert Milton A. Calo, BAP President, presided the Board of Trustees Meeting, the highest government body of the BAP, with members from different league-organization's presents, led by SCUAA, CAAP, CESAFI, NCRAA, PISCUAA, PICAA, PRISAA, and FESSAP.
The Agenda was presented –
“RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENDORSEMENT FOR MR. RUEL ROA DABA AS BAP CORPORATE SECRETARY TO SERVE ON AN ACTING CAPACITY FOR THE YEAR 2018 – 2020.
The meeting continued to the agenda presented was discussed.
1. Registration Fee of P2,500.00 on February 2018 in Cebu City:
Issuances of BAP Receipts:
BAP Receipt Booklet No. 1 – 0001-00051
BAP Receipt Booklet No. 2 – 0051-00100
Failure of Mr. Roel B. Natividad to submit the Registration Fee collected and other pertinent documents based on the seminar
he organized.
2. Observations on his ascendancy to BAP Presidency of Natividad's claimed:
During the election on June 17, 2017, the members of the Board of Trustees were not enough to constitute a quorum. Only one
attended from the Board of Trustee, Gil S. Reglo. Therefore, the election of Mr. Roel B. Natividad was declared as null and void.
3. BAP PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR 2018.
BAP Board of Trustees has approved the annual “BAP yearbook family Fiesta”. The Fiesta will be an annual get together event to discuss the program of activities and reminisce the accomplishments of the organization. It will be held in other parts of the region in subsequent years as initiated by the Host Organizer.
The scheduled date is set on October 19 to 21, 2018 at the Municipality of Dimasalang, Masbate, Province of Region 5. Registration fee is P500.00 (Five Hundred Pesos). Accommodation is free of charge during the festival weekend. Only BAP accredited regular members are entitled to participate. The “BAP Yearbook Family Fiesta” is organized to honor the athletes, directors, managers, commissioners, referees, table officials, coaches, officials and other personages who have served and had been part of the BAP family. The Coordinating Body will be led by Bicol Regional Director Manuel R. Huab through his email: huabmanuel@yahoo.com.ph
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April 27, 2018:
Prof. Robert Milton A. Calo, BAP President, presided the Board of Trustees Meeting, the highest government body of the BAP, with members from different league-organization's presents, led by SCUAA, CAAP, CESAFI, NCRAA, PISCUAA, PICAA, PRISAA, and FESSAP.
The Agenda was presented –
“RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENDORSEMENT FOR MR. RUEL ROA DABA AS BAP CORPORATE SECRETARY TO SERVE ON AN ACTING CAPACITY FOR THE YEAR 2018 – 2020.
The meeting continued to the agenda presented was discussed.
1. Registration Fee of P2,500.00 on February 2018 in Cebu City:
Issuances of BAP Receipts:
BAP Receipt Booklet No. 1 – 0001-00051
BAP Receipt Booklet No. 2 – 0051-00100
Failure of Mr. Roel B. Natividad to submit the Registration Fee collected and other pertinent documents based on the seminar
he organized.
2. Observations on his ascendancy to BAP Presidency of Natividad's claimed:
During the election on June 17, 2017, the members of the Board of Trustees were not enough to constitute a quorum. Only one
attended from the Board of Trustee, Gil S. Reglo. Therefore, the election of Mr. Roel B. Natividad was declared as null and void.
3. BAP PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR 2018.
BAP Board of Trustees has approved the annual “BAP yearbook family Fiesta”. The Fiesta will be an annual get together event to discuss the program of activities and reminisce the accomplishments of the organization. It will be held in other parts of the region in subsequent years as initiated by the Host Organizer.
The scheduled date is set on October 19 to 21, 2018 at the Municipality of Dimasalang, Masbate, Province of Region 5. Registration fee is P500.00 (Five Hundred Pesos). Accommodation is free of charge during the festival weekend. Only BAP accredited regular members are entitled to participate. The “BAP Yearbook Family Fiesta” is organized to honor the athletes, directors, managers, commissioners, referees, table officials, coaches, officials and other personages who have served and had been part of the BAP family. The Coordinating Body will be led by Bicol Regional Director Manuel R. Huab through his email: huabmanuel@yahoo.com.ph
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Dear Mr. Nestor Macatuno,
In behalf of the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Board of Trustees, we are pleased to inform you, Mr. Nestor Macatuno, that you have been designated for the position of National Capital Region (NCR) Commissioner, Metro Manila.
The NCR Commissioner shall have the responsibilities to promote and supervise the conduct and development of basketball in the National Capital Region NCR) under his jurisdiction and to organize city competitions in a permanent and regular manner, carefully following all administrative and technical regulations of BAP, Inc.; and to apply and demand the strict observance of this Constitution and By-Laws and all the Rules and Regulations of BAP, Inc.; Register all NCR members thru online accreditation guidelines to the BAP Central Office (formerly known as BAP Secretariat);
Your position as NCR Commissioner’s appointment will begin on July 3, 2018, effective immediately.
In behalf of the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Board of Trustees, we are pleased to inform you, Mr. Nestor Macatuno, that you have been designated for the position of National Capital Region (NCR) Commissioner, Metro Manila.
The NCR Commissioner shall have the responsibilities to promote and supervise the conduct and development of basketball in the National Capital Region NCR) under his jurisdiction and to organize city competitions in a permanent and regular manner, carefully following all administrative and technical regulations of BAP, Inc.; and to apply and demand the strict observance of this Constitution and By-Laws and all the Rules and Regulations of BAP, Inc.; Register all NCR members thru online accreditation guidelines to the BAP Central Office (formerly known as BAP Secretariat);
Your position as NCR Commissioner’s appointment will begin on July 3, 2018, effective immediately.
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The 10th Asian University Basketball Championship (AUBC) will commence from November 18 to 23, 2018 at the Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Santa Rosa City, Laguna Province, Philippines.
Organized by the Asian University Basketball Federation (AUBF), the only basketball of university group in Asia, approved the hosting to the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Region IV Representative led by Leonardo Andres Sr., during a visit to Kuala Lumpur City in Malaysia last July 14, 2018, to signed an agreement with AUBF Secretary-General, Mr. Alvin Kwong.
Also present is BAP Board Secretary, Mr. Ruel Roa Daba.
Organized by the Asian University Basketball Federation (AUBF), the only basketball of university group in Asia, approved the hosting to the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Region IV Representative led by Leonardo Andres Sr., during a visit to Kuala Lumpur City in Malaysia last July 14, 2018, to signed an agreement with AUBF Secretary-General, Mr. Alvin Kwong.
Also present is BAP Board Secretary, Mr. Ruel Roa Daba.
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BAP Family Fiesta in October 2018 in Dimasalang, Masbate Province
Organized by BAP Region 5
BAP Family Fiesta in October 2018 in Dimasalang, Masbate Province
Organized by BAP Region 5
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To All the BAP Provincial Chapters Directors: An annual Festival meets will be set-up by the designated BAP Festival Working Committee, for the purpose of having a wonderful get-together friendship, camaraderie, among members and its official this coming October 2018, place and venue will be discussed and announced on a later part soon. Yours truly, BAP Secretariat |

he nation-wide competitions, 1st Philippine University Basketball League (PUBL), the national league of the university under the supervision of the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP), in cooperation with the State College Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), Philippine Inter-School Colleges & Universities Athletic Association (PISCUAA) and the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP).
Regional Eliminations
National Finals
Central Venue Targets: -
- Legazpi City, Albay Province
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley
- Angeles City, Pampanga Province
- Iloilo City, Iloilo Province
- Tagbilaran City, Bohol Province
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
- Tagum City, Davao del Norte
- Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte
The National Champion will represent the Philippines in one of many international university competitions in Asia or other continental games.
- Asia University Basketball Championship(Organized by Asia University Basketball Federation)
- Asia Pacific University Games (Organized by Asia Pacific University Sports Union)
- Asian University Men’s Basketball Championship (Organized by Asia University Sports Federation)
- Summer Universiade 2019 (Organized by International University Sports Federation- FISU)
- Xiamen International University Basketball Tournament (Organized by the China Xiamen City Sports Council)
PUBL is in cooperation with the BAP, SCUAA, PRISAA, CESAFI, PISCUAA, CAAP, and other league-organization members of FESSAP.
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14 March 2016
Dear Friends and Members: Welcome! Please be informed that Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) will hold its National Congress on the occasion of celebrating the 80th Anniversary Foundation on May 19-22, 2016 at the 5th Floor, IRTC Bldg., Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila. All BAP Directors, Commissioners, Technical, Referees and Coaches, former and new members, School Club and League-Organization members are encouraged/ enjoined to participate, hence, this invitation. In cooperation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP), the primary objective of the National Congress is to update all members from the different league-organizations, clubs and local government unit (LGUs), discuss the latest trend in sports activities here and abroad, legal advocacy, coaching, officiating, league commissionership, and international regulation on rules changes, and upgrade the level of competencies in all forms that will conform to national and international standards. Due to meager financial resources, a Registration Fee of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P1,500.00) PESOS will be charged against participants to defray expenses to be incurred in hosting the National Congress for all. Registration Fee will be used for celebration miscellaneous expenses, souvenirs, honorarium payments to guest speakers and make this event’s memorable. Important Schedules as follow: May 19, 2016 (Thursday) Registration start at 08:00H to 17:00H Welcome Dinner start at 18:30H (6:30 pm) May 22, 2016 (Sunday) Farewell Luncheon start at 11:30H (11:30 am) Participation Diploma start giving by Region Notice to All: Transportation, foods and dormitory expenses shall be shouldered by each participant. The Reservation/ Registration Period is from March 14 - May 19, 2016. Registration Form is available at the website of the BAP at www.baplink.com. Print out form and kindly send it to email at info.baplink@gmail.com. BAP Secretariat - E-mail: info.baplink@gmail.com Your unstinted support and commitment to serve the BAP in the world of basketball is our guarantee that you will be with us on the aforementioned occasion. Sincerely yours, GRAHAM C. LIM Secretary General, BAP cc: Hon. Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV, BAP President Mr. Christian D. Tan, BAP Exec. Vice President Prof. Robert Milton Calo, BAP NCR Director |
Know about the Truth regarding the issue between the BAP and SBP that the FIBA Secretariat led by Patrick Baumann, Bob Elphinston and Borislav Stankovic subsequently manipulated for unbelievable reasons to favour the SBP.
Read through the handwritten agreement between the BAP and SBP that was brokered by FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann known as the "Bangkok Agreement" and one will find out that it was not followed to the letter after the signing was made.
The Bangkok Agreement was never respected by the SBP leadership and was manipulated to illegally gain control of the national basketball federation in the Philippines in connivance with the Philippine Olympic Committee and the FIBA secretariat.
(See the page for "Bangkok Agreement. The Truth Behind" for further information.)

October 27, 2017 --- UNIVERSITY of San Jose Recoletos, one of the leading school-teams in the basketball hotbed of Cebu, will represent the country in the 3rd Xiamen International Colleges basketball tournament scheduled on Oct. 31-Nov. 4 in Xiamen, China.
To be headed by Cebu sports patron Atty. Baldomero Estenzo and USJR athletic director Rev. Fr. Nestor Raras, the Jaguars will compete against five other countries in the prestigious five-day competition hosted by the XIamen University.
Newly-crowned CESAFI 2017 Most Valuable Player Jaybie Mantilla Ricky Dyn Peromingan, Ralph Jude Dinolan, Nelvin Navarra and Victor Bongbong Nunez will banner the Jaguars’ campaign.
USJR, which reached as far as the semis of the 2017 CESAFI basketball tournament, will be handled by veteran coach Jun Noel.
The other members of the USJR team flying to Xiamen are Kido Cabrera, Juan Miguel Gastador, Nichole John Ubalde, Julius Pacanuayan , Nelvin Navarra, John Jeffrey Calang, Kenneth John Ardiente and Braulio Compra.
Assistant coach is Ferdinand Pineda.
The Cebu-based team will battle host Xiamen University, two teams from Taiwan, one from Malaysia and one from Singapore.
USJR’s campaign in Xiamen was arranged by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) , the country’s lone governing university sports body recognized by the Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) since 2011, and Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP).
USJR is an active member of FESSAP, BAP and the Cebu Schools Athletics Foundation Inc (CESAFI).
As a regular FESSAP member, CESAFI was also able to send the University of Cebu Webmasters, then headed by PBA MVP June Mar Fajrado, in the 2011 Shenzen Universiade, and University of the Visayas Green Lancers in the 2013 Kazan Universiade.
FESSAP is also busy organizing the coming Asia Pacific University Games in Cebu City on Dec. 6-11.
Estenzo, also the UC College of Law Dean, was appointed chairman of the organizing committee of the games by the Asia Pacific University Sports Union (APUSU).
It will be the second time the multi-sport competition will be hosted by UC, which won the table tennis event two years ago. The Nippon Sports University of Japan bagged the basketball title.
To be headed by Cebu sports patron Atty. Baldomero Estenzo and USJR athletic director Rev. Fr. Nestor Raras, the Jaguars will compete against five other countries in the prestigious five-day competition hosted by the XIamen University.
Newly-crowned CESAFI 2017 Most Valuable Player Jaybie Mantilla Ricky Dyn Peromingan, Ralph Jude Dinolan, Nelvin Navarra and Victor Bongbong Nunez will banner the Jaguars’ campaign.
USJR, which reached as far as the semis of the 2017 CESAFI basketball tournament, will be handled by veteran coach Jun Noel.
The other members of the USJR team flying to Xiamen are Kido Cabrera, Juan Miguel Gastador, Nichole John Ubalde, Julius Pacanuayan , Nelvin Navarra, John Jeffrey Calang, Kenneth John Ardiente and Braulio Compra.
Assistant coach is Ferdinand Pineda.
The Cebu-based team will battle host Xiamen University, two teams from Taiwan, one from Malaysia and one from Singapore.
USJR’s campaign in Xiamen was arranged by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) , the country’s lone governing university sports body recognized by the Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) since 2011, and Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP).
USJR is an active member of FESSAP, BAP and the Cebu Schools Athletics Foundation Inc (CESAFI).
As a regular FESSAP member, CESAFI was also able to send the University of Cebu Webmasters, then headed by PBA MVP June Mar Fajrado, in the 2011 Shenzen Universiade, and University of the Visayas Green Lancers in the 2013 Kazan Universiade.
FESSAP is also busy organizing the coming Asia Pacific University Games in Cebu City on Dec. 6-11.
Estenzo, also the UC College of Law Dean, was appointed chairman of the organizing committee of the games by the Asia Pacific University Sports Union (APUSU).
It will be the second time the multi-sport competition will be hosted by UC, which won the table tennis event two years ago. The Nippon Sports University of Japan bagged the basketball title.
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Diliman College invited to participate in the 5th Asian University Men's Basketball Championsip in Taipei City from November 3 to 8, 2014.
Philippine National Basketball Academy (PNBA)

National Player's Rommel Abducul (cover photo)
2nd PNBA Awards Night 2002
Congressman Antonio M. Abaya, Chairman of the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) and second elected President of the Philippine National Basketball Academy (PNBA) in 2001 - 2003.
The first elected PNBA president is Mr. Jaime Dichaves, BAP Vice President.
The award is held every 7th December with the presentation of the late- Senator Ambrosio Padilla- Asian Leadership Award.
Senator Padilla was an Olympic player and had participated in Berlin Olympics in 1936 as Team Captain of the Philippine national basketball team where the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) was established in 1936 under the auspices of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF).
Congressman Antonio M. Abaya, Chairman of the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) and second elected President of the Philippine National Basketball Academy (PNBA) in 2001 - 2003.
The first elected PNBA president is Mr. Jaime Dichaves, BAP Vice President.
The award is held every 7th December with the presentation of the late- Senator Ambrosio Padilla- Asian Leadership Award.
Senator Padilla was an Olympic player and had participated in Berlin Olympics in 1936 as Team Captain of the Philippine national basketball team where the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) was established in 1936 under the auspices of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF).