San Juan Knights vs. Pasig Rizal Pirates (1999 MBA Playoffs)

Chris Calaguio of the San Juan Knights drives for a layup against the two Pasig-Rizal Pirates defenders John Dumont (30, on the left) and Sonny Cabatu (55, on the right) along with Gido Babilonia looking around during their action of Game 4 of the 1999 MBA Northern Conference Semifinals at the PhilSports Arena.. The Knights won in Game 4.

Laguna Lakers vs. Pangasinan Presidents (1999)

Mel Crisostomo of the Pangasinan Presidents drives hard to the basket against the two Laguna Lakers defenders Wynne Arboleda and Bryan Bernardo in action of MBA 1999 season at the Dagupan People's Astrodome in Dagupan City.

Francis Adriano of the Pasig Rizal Pirates

Francis Adriano of the Pasig Rizal Pirates with a nice move against the San Juan Knights defenders in circa 1999 MBA regular season game at the PhilSports Arena.

Pasig Rizal Pirates vs. San Juan Knights in circa 1999 MBA action

Pasig Rizal Pirates vs. San Juan Knights in circa 1999 MBA action at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Gido Babilonia of the Pirates grabs a rebound when looking for a pass to fellow teammate Bong Ravena.

Pasig Rizal Pirates against the European pro ball club in the exhibition game at the Pasig Sports Center in circa 1999

Pasig Rizal Pirates in action of the exhibition game against the European pro ball club at the Pasig Sports Center in circa 1999..

MBA Commissioner Ramon Fernandez with a ball with former President Fidel V. Ramos in circa 1998 MBA innagural season

MBA Commissioner Ramon Fernandez with a black ball with then outgoing President Fidel V. Ramos during the opening ceremonies of the MBA inagural games on March 7, 1998.

Fidel V. Ramos in circa 1998

"I've been waiting for this league to start... And now the time has come... SO LET THE MBA GAMES BEGIN!! MABUHAY ANG MBA!!" 🏀🏀🏀🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

- Former President Fidel V. Ramos on the speech for the 1998 MBA inagural season games on March 7, 1998.

Pampanga Dragons vs. Laguna Lakers (1999)

Paul Alvarez of the Pampanga Dragons drives for a layup against the Laguna Lakers defenders in action of the 1999 MBA action at San Luis Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna..

San Juan Knights vs. Pasig Rizal Pirates (1999)

San Juan Knights vs. Pasig Rizal Pirates in circa 1999 MBA action at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium..

Bonnel Balingit of the San Juan Knights going for a possible basket against Gido Babilonia and Bong Ravena (behind) of the Pirates to focus on the defense.

Pampanga Dragons vs. Laguna Lakers in circa 1999

Pampanga Dragons vs. Laguna Lakers in circa 1999 MBA Playoffs action at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando..

When Ruel Bravo of the Dragons hitting a game winning basket with 109-107 Pampanga won..

Paul Alvarez of the Dragons drives to the ball against Chris Clay of the Lakers on the defense..

Negros Slashers vs. Batangas Blades (1999)

Negros Slashers vs. Batangas Blades on Wednesday afternoon of 1999 MBA action at the La Salle Lipa Sentrum in Batangas..

It was Maui Huelar's hard foul..

Jeffrey Sanders of the Blades drives to the lay against the Slashers defenders..

Laguna Lakers vs. Cagayan de Oro Amigos (1999)

Cagayan de Oro Amigos vs. Laguna Lakers in action of the 1999 MBA game at the San Luis Sports Complex in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Peter Naron of the Amigos drives to the basket for a lay up against the two Lakers defenders Alvin Teng and Wynne Arboleda.

Pampanga Dragons vs. Negros Slashers in action of Game 2 of the 1998 MBA National Finals at the USLS Coliseum in Bacolod City

Ato Agustin of the Pampanga Dragons drives for a spin against the two Negros Slashers defenders Johnedel Cardel (#9) in action of Game 2 of the 1998 MBA National Finals at the USLS Coliseum in Bacolod City.. The Dragons won in Game 2.

Pampanga Dragons vs. San Juan Knights in circa 1999 MBA action

Pampanga Dragons vs. San Juan Knights in circa 1999 MBA action at the PhilSports Arena..

Manila Metrostars vs. Batangas Blades in circa 1999 MBA action

Manila Metrostars vs. Batangas Blades in circa 1999 MBA action at the old PUP Gymnasium..

LBC Batangas Blades vs. Cebuana Luhillier Gems in circa 2001 MBA action

LBC Batangas Blades vs. Cebuana Luhillier Gems in circa 2001 MBA action at the La Salle Lipa Sentrum in Lipa City.

Batangas Blades vs. San Juan Knights 1999 MBA action

Batangas Blades vs. San Juan Knights in circa 1999 MBA action at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

LBC Batangas Blades in 2002

LBC Batangas Blades in 2002..

The ABS-CBN MBA Technical Crew (1998)

Dondon Hontiveros of the Cebu Gems against the Negros Slashers in circa 1999 MBA Playoffs action

Dondon Hontiveros of the Cebu Gems against the Negros Slashers in the 1999 MBA Playoffs action at the Cebu Coliseum.

Davao Eagles vs. Manila Metrostars (1998)

    Davao Eagles fans

   Davao Eagles head coach Francis Rodriguez

 Paul Guerrero of the Davao Eagles puts up an umbrella defense against Cadel Mosqueda of the Manila Metrostars.

 Allan Garrido of the Davao Eagles with a breakaway layup.

   Davao Eagles fans.

   Aldrin Barrola of the Davao Eagles sleeks for a semi hook shot against the two Manila Metrostars defenders Ruben Dela Rosa (#18) and Alex Compton (#44).

Davao Eagles head coach Francis Rodriguez along with their rest of the players and coaching staff for the Eagles.

Negros Slashers unused logo (1998)

Negros Slashers unused logo (1998).

Batangas Blades 1998

Batangas Blades - 1998 team photo..

RCPI Negros Slashers 2002 MBA National Champions

RCPI Negros Slashers 🏆🏆🏆 2002 MBA National Champions 🏆🏆🏆

🏀🏀🏀 THE MBA's LAST HURRAH 🏀🏀🏀

Cebu Gems 1999 MBA Southern Conference champions

Cebu Gems 1999 MBA Southern Conference champions..

Dennis Madrid of the Batangas Blades (1999)

Dennis Madrid of the Batangas Blades (1999)

Steve Adams of the Batangas Blades (1999)

Steve Adams of the Batangas Blades (1999)

2001 MBA Championship Trophy

2001 MBA Championship trophy belongs to the LBC Batangas Blades.

Eddie Laure of the Batangas Blades (1999)

Eddie Laure of the Batangas Blades (1999)

Batangas Blades vs. Nueva Ecija Patriots (2000)

Batangas Blades vs. Nueva Ecija Patriots in action of 2000 MBA Intracon Challenge at the Araullo University Gymnasium in Cabanatuan City.

John Ferriols of the Negros Slashers (1998)

John Ferriols of the Negros Slashers looks on against the Pampanga Dragons defenders in action of the 1998 MBA National Finals at the USLS Coliseum in Bacolod.

LBC Batangas Blades (2001 MBA National Champions)

LBC Batangas Blades (2001 MBA National Champions)

Philip Penuilar of the Pangasinan Presidents (1998)

Philip Penuliar of the Pangasinan Presidents (1998)

Wynne Arboleda of the Laguna Lakers (1999)

Wynne Arboleda of the Laguna Lakers soars for a layup against the Batangas Blades in 1999 MBA action at the La Salle Lipa Sentrum in Lipa.