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UP’s Gerry Abadiano bagged the Puso Pilipinas Finals MVP plum while La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao took home the Smart Sports Season MVP honors at the close of the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup late Wednesday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

The Pampanga Giant Lanterns overpowered the Davao Occidental Tigers, 81-47, on Wednesday to stretch their hot streak in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

After winning their second straight title in the FilOil EcoOil ECJ Preseason Cup, the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons will bring what they learned into the next UAAP season.

Ginebra Boys and MagBeerPagRain forged a championship showdown for this year’s PBA Press Corps Raffy Japa Cup basketball tournament by posting contrasting victories against separate opponents.

Gerry Abadiano of champion University of the Philippines bagged the Puso Pilipinas Finals MVP plum while Kevin Quiambao of runner-up La Salle took home the Season Smart Sports MVP honor at the close of the FilOil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup late Wednesday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.