Bachmann graces PBAPC Annual Awards

MANILA, Philippines — A former, long-time member of the PBA family who is now one of the country’s top sports officials, serves as guest of honor when the PBA Press Corps (PBAPC) holds its 2023 Annual Awards Night on Nov. 20 at Novotel Manila Araneta City.

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann will be the keynote speaker during the formal affair that will have the top performers of the league’s Season 47 being honored by the men and women who regularly cover the PBA beat.

Bachmann once served as board of governor and team manager of the fabled Alaska franchise, where he also played from 1993 to 1999 under coach Tim Cone, and was part of the team’s eight championships, including the 1996 grand slam.

Previously, the son of the late national team player Kurt Bachmann served as assistant team manager of the Converge FiberXers and chairman of the PBA 3x3 before his appointment as head of the governmen’t funding arm in sports last January.

A total of 10 awards will be handed out during the special event including the coveted Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy.