FCVBA starts title bids in ASEAN tilt

MANILA, Philippines - The Filipino-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association (FCVBA) opens its bid for back-to-back championships in the 60-years-old-and-above division in the 21st ASEAN Veterans basketball tournament in Brunei today.

Backstopped by former PBA great Lim Eng Beng, Zotico Tan, Jimmi Li and Welcoat Paints House co-owner Terry Que, FCVBA battles first Kuala Lumpur at 9 a.m. before going up against Asaba of Indonesia at 5:30 p.m.

The other members of the Jake de Guia-mentored 60-squad are former Crispa enforcer Bong dela Cruz, Edward Ong, Ching Ka Lee, Jimmy Ley, Alfonso Kaw, Antonio Go and Sunny Co.

FCVBA’s 50 squad also starts its title drive against Hat Yai of Thailand at 9 a.m. with Edward Tio of Freego Jeans hoping to score another sweep in their division.

FCVBA is also reigning titlist in the 40-years-and-above division with Bong Tan leading the team.

Expected to provide firepower for the 50s are Elmer Reyes, Gabby Velasco, Kenneth Yap, Rudy Yu, Terry Saldana and former Letran star Jerry Gonzales.