Paeng Santos of the Davao Eagles in circa 1999

Paeng Santos of the Davao Eagles in circa 1999 MBA action...

1998 MBA season

The 1998 MBA season was the inaugural season of the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA).

*** Teams Lineups ***

* Manila Metrostars *
Rommel Adducul 6'4 center
Nestor Echano 6'1 guard
Nandy Garcia 6'2 forward
Chito Victolero 5'8 guard
Peter Martin 6'3 forward
Jasper Javier 6'2 forward
Frechie Ang 6'1 guard
Cadel Mosqueda 6'4 forward
Ruben dela Rosa 6'0 guard
Alnc Jareño 6'0 guard
Alex Compton 5'11 guard
Lino Ong 6'4 center
Don Camaso 6'6 forward

Head Coach: Ricky Dandan
Assistant Coaches:
Nonoy Chuatico
John Flores
Allan Altamarino
Trainer: Marvin Ong
Manager: Allan Gregorio

* Pasig Blue Pirates *
Gido Babilonia 6'5 center
Gilbert Castillo 6'4 forward
Michael Otto 6'5 center
Ruel Bravo 5'8 guard
Dindo Pastor 6'1 forward
Johnathan de Guzman 5'11 guard
Patrick Benedicto 6'2 forward
James Tuazon 6'5 center
Reynald So 6'2 forward
Jay Magat 5'11 guard

Head Coach: Joel Banal
Assistant Coaches:
Koy Banal
Bobby Marquicas
Trainer: Ireneo Bautista
Manager: Bong Tirol

* Batangas Blades *
Arnold Gamboa 6'5 center
Tyronne Bautista 6'1 forward
Sonny Manucat 6'0 guard
Wowie Ybañez 6'3 forward
Dennis Madrid 5'8 guard
Jojit Duremdes 5'8 guard
Daniel Ferma 6'1 guard
Dante Barredo 5'9 guard
Jeffrey Sanders 6'3 guard
Henry Ong 5'9 guard
Eddie Laure 6'3 forward
Rommel David 5'11 guard
William Marasigan 6'2 forward
John Ramos 6'3 forward
Maoi Roca 6'3 forward

Head Coach: Binky Favis
Assistant Coaches:
Bong Ramos
Eric Gonzales
Stephen Ong
Manager: Ames Legarda

* Pangasinan Presidents *
Ato Morano 6'0 guard
Onie Padilla 6'5 center
Ralph Rivera 6'1 guard
Oliver Agapito 6'6 center
Matt Makalintal 5'11 guard
Rensy Bajar 5'8 guard
Carlo Espiritu 6'4 forward
Richard Melencio 6'1 forward
Mario Arenas 6'3 forward
Macky de Joya 6'4 forward
John Velasco 6'4 forward
Philip Peniular 6'2 forward

Head Coach: Dong Vergeire
Assistant Coaches:
Reonel Parado
Robert Sison
Trainer: Aris Caslip
Manager: Albert Almendralejo

* Pampanga Dragons *
Ato Agustin 5'0 guard
Long David 6'5 center
Romy Lopez 5'11 guard
Eric Gascon 6'1 forward
Bryant Punzalan 6'5 center
Gherome Ejercito 6'2 guard
Arnold Pandaong 5'10 guard
Roland Pascual 6'2 forward
Roel Cuala 6'3 forward
Rolof Liyangco 6'2 forward
Lester del Rosario 6'0 forward
Ariel Garcia 5'10 forward
Dave Bautista 6'4 forward
Jesus Ramon Pido 5'8 guard

Head Coach: Aric del Rosario
Assistant Coach: Mike Reyes
Manager: Gil Cortez

* Laguna Lakers *
Biboy Simon 6'1 guard
Wynne Arboleda 5'11 guard
Rolando Basilides 6'3 guard
Ramon Regidor 5'10 guard
Michael Garcia 6'3 guard
Melvin Tanguines 6'3 forward
Jovy Sese 6'6 center
Paulino Fernandez 6'3 forward
Randy Alcantara 6'3 forward
Sunny Margate 6'3 guard
Ryan Bernardo 6'4 forward
Lito Aguilar 6'5 center
Valentin Domingo 6'7 center
Sonny Levita 6'3 forward

Head Coach: Bonnie Garcia
Assistant Coaches:
Bobet Roces
Rene Baena
Trainer: Louie Cada
Manager: Lito Alvarez

* Iloilo Volts *
Django Rivera 6'3 guard
Roy Literal 5'10 guard
Francis Aquino 6'0 guard
Francis Arabit 5'9 guard
Billy Johnson 6'2 forward
Danny Capobres 6'2 forward
Silver Villafuerte 6'5 center
Warren So 6'5 center
Harmon Codiñera 6'4 forward
Judge Primero 6'2 guard
Elou Antenor Cruz 6'0 guard
Ricky Camanag 6'4 center
Nate Payne 6'2 forward
Joey Mente 5'11 guard
Andy de Guzman 6'2 guard
Danny Jumamil 6'7 center

Head Coach: Ompong Segura
Assistant Coach: Antonio Guinto
Manager: Jay Lazaro

* Negros Slashers *
Johnedel Cardel 5'11 forward
Ronnie "DJ" Dejarlo 5'10 guard
Allen Sasan 5'10 guard
Jerry Jaca 6'3 forward
Reynel Hugnatan 6'4 forward
Maui Huelar 6'0 guard
Jack Tanuan 6'6 center
Vernie Villarias 5'10 guard
John Ferriols 6'4 forward
Ariel Trumpeta 6'3 forward
Erwin Framo 6'1 guard
Leon Maloloyen 6'2 forward

Head Coach: Rolly Buenaflor (later Junel Baculi and Jun Noel)
Assistant Coach: John Imperio
Manager: John Ku and Ramon Ku

* Cebu Gems *
Dondon Hontiveros 6'2 forward
Rudy Enterina 6'0 guard
Michael Almonte 6'3 forward
Leody Garcia 6'3 forward
Leo Macadangdang 6'3 forward
Jan Montalbo 6'5 center
Marlon Piodo 6'4 forward
Aldrin Ocanada 6'2 forward
Chris Mendoza 6'5 center
Larry Villanil 6'2 forward
Richard Caliao 6'3 forward
Michael Manigo 5'10 guard
Stephen Padilla 5'10 guard
Nilo Quirante 6'4 center
Rob Duat 6'3 forward

Head Coach: Jun Tan (later Tonichi Ytturi)
Assistant Coach: Mark Anthony Tallo

* Cagayan de Oro Nuggets *
Peter Naron 6'3 forward
Jun Jabar 6'1 forward
Jun-Jun Locsin 6'2 forward
Paul Du 6'1 forward
Gonzalo Catalan 6'3 forward
Sonny Cabatu 6'5 center
Harlan Yu 6'5 forward
Eric dela Cuesta 6'0 forward
Manny Victorino 6'5 center
Eulo Regala 6'2 forward
Jaime Rivera 5'10 guard
Lenny Reyes 6'0 guard

Head Coach: Boyzie Zamar
Assistant Coaches:
Ronnie Cahanding
Teddy Gregorio
Trainer: Orlan Remorca

* Davao Eagles *
Eugene Quilban 5'9 guard
Allan Garrido 5'10 guard
Armoni Llagas 6'4 center
Ariel Tizon 6'5 center
Aldrin Barola 6'1 forward
Rafael Santos 6'2 forward
Arvin Bonleon 5'11 guard
Chris Bade 6'3 forward
Lou Regidor 5'10 guard
Toying Teves 6'2 forward
Peter Aguilar 6'5 forward
Jomar Tierra 5'11 guard
Paul Guerrero 6'5 forward
Junjun Lopez 6'1 forward

Head Coach: Francis Rodriguez
Assistant Coach: Cholo Martin
Trainer: Oscar Torres
Manager: Dodong Garcia

* Socsargen Marlins *
Max Delantes 6'2 forward
Teroy Albarillo 5'10 guard
Aldrich Reyes 5'10 guard
Orly Alvarado 5'7 guard
Francis Pacheco 6'2 guard
Malai Malabanan 6'2 forward
Nap Hatton 6'2 forward
Chandler Donaldson 6'6 center
John Flores 6'4 center
Allan Bongabong 6'0 guard
Elias Rey Marano 6'2 forward
Mico Santos 6'3 forward

Head Coach: Biboy Ravanes
Assistant Coach: Jess Migalbin
Trainer: Alex Torres

*** Elimination Round ***

March 7, 1998 - @ Narciso Ramos Convention Center, Lingayen

Manila Metrostars def. Cebu Gems, 96-70
Socsargen Marlins def. Pangasinan Presidents, 94-89

March 8, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Iloilo Volts, 107-93
Pampanga Dragons def. Laguna Lakers, 97-80

March 11, 1998 - @ La Salle Lipa Sentrum, Lipa City

Davao Eagles def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 82-80
Batangas Blades def. Negros Slashers, 103-98

March 14, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Socsargen Marlins def. Batangas Blades, 72-70
Pampanga Dragons def. Iloilo Volts, 99-88

March 15, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Cebu Gems, 87-80
Laguna Lakers def. Negros Slashers, 103-75

March 18, 1998 - @ The ULTRA, Pasig

Davao Eagles def. Manila Metrostars, 90-86 (OT)
Pasig Blue Pirates def. Pangasinan Presidents, 79-61

March 21, 1998 - @ Narciso Ramos Convention Center, Lingayen

Negros Slashers def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 108-99
Pangasinan Presidents def. Cebu Gems, 78-68

March 22, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Manila Metrostars def. Laguna Lakers, 93-92
Pampanga Dragons def. Socsargen Marlins, 84-77

March 25, 1998 - @ The ULTRA, Pasig

Davao Eagles def. Batangas Blades, 84-83
Iloilo Volts def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 70-68

March 28, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Laguna Lakers def. Socsargen Marlins, 91-87
Cebu Gems def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 82-73

March 29, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Negros Slashers def. Iloilo Volts, 91-85
Pampanga Dragons def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 98-91

April 1, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Batangas Blades, 85-80
Davao Eagles def. Cebu Gems, 81-80

April 4, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Socsargen Marlins def. Manila Metrostars, 90-86
Negros Slashers def. Laguna Lakers, 89-84

April 5, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseun, Bacolod

Pangasinan Presidents def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 83-75
Negros Slashers def. Batangas Blades, 93-83

April 8, 1998 - @ University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo

Manila Metrostars def. Pampanga Dragons, 78-73
Pangasinan Presidents def. Iloilo Volts, 89-87

April 12, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Davao Eagles def. Negros Slashers, 75-70
Pasig Blue Pirates def. Socsargen Marlins, 85-84

April 15, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Cebu Gems def. Iloilo Volts, 68-66
Socsargen Marlins def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 88-74 (OT)

April 18, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Pampanga Dragons def. Pangasinan Presidents, 95-88
Iloilo Volts def. Davao Eagles, 84-79

April 19, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Cebu Gems def. Batangas Blades, 82-78
Davao Eagles def. Manila Metrostars, 87-86

April 22, 1998 - @ MPSC Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro

Batangas Blades def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 85-71
Laguna Lakers def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 95-87

April 25, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Laguna Lakers def. Manila Metrostars, 88-85
Cebu Gems def. Socsargen Marlins, 78-77

April 26, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Negros Slashers, 86-74
Davao Eagles def. Pampanga Dragons, 92-85

April 29, 1998 - @ MPSC Gymmasium, Cagayan de Oro

Batangas Blades def. Iloilo Volts, 82-73
Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Manila Metrostars, 78-64

May 2, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Socsargen Marlins def. Iloilo Volts, 94-93
Laguna Lakers def. Davao Eagles, 105-84

May 3, 1998 - @ La Salle Lipa Sentrum, Lipa City

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 88-87 (OT)
Pampanga Dragons def. Batangas Blades, 87-81

May 6, 1998 - @ Ninoy Aquino Stadium

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Cebu Gems, 72-57
Manila Metrostars def. Negros Slashers, 91-79

May 9, 1998 - @ Urdaneta Sports Complex, Urdaneta

Iloilo Volts def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 96-77
Davao Eagles def. Pangasinan Presidents, 86-79

May 10, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Socsargen Marlins def. Batangas Blades, 85-71
Pampanga Dragons def. Negros Slashers, 88-86

May 13, 1998 - @ Ninoy Aquino Stadium

Cebu Gems def. Laguna Lakers, 99-97
Manila Metrostars def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 82-76

May 16, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Pangasinan Presidents def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 84-74
Laguna Lakers def. Pampanga Dragons, 107-86

May 17, 1998 - @ La Salle Lipa Sentrum, Lipa City

Davao Eagles def. Cebu Gems, 86-85 (OT)
Manila Metrostars def. Batangas Blades, 82-80

May 20, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Batangas Blades, 70-59
Laguna Lakers def. Iloilo Volts, 103-94

May 23, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Laguna Lakers def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 94-91
Cebu Gems def. Pampanga Dragons, 89-88

May 24, 1998 - @ Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City

Negros Slashers def. Pangasinan Presidents, 91-90
Socsargen Marlins def. Davao Eagles, 101-95

May 27, 1998 - @ Lamberto Marcias Sports and Cultural Center, Dumaguete City

Iloilo Volts def. Pangasinan Presidents, 93-81
Cebu Gems def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 85-73

May 30, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Batangas Blades def. Pangasinan Presidents, 77-71
Negros Slashers def. Socsargen Marlins, 100-81

May 31, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Davao Eagles, 100-95 (OT)
Manila Metrostars def. Negros Slashers, 87-73

June 3, 1998 - @ University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Pampanga Dragons, 88-75
Iloilo Volts def. Cebu Gems, 93-88

June 6, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Manila Metrostars def. Pangasinan Presidents, 100-89
Davao Eagles def. Laguna Lakers, 91-86

June 7, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Iloilo Volts, 111-99
Batangas Blades def. Davao Eagles, 87-79

June 10, 1998 - @ MPSC Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro

Negros Slashers def. Pampanga Dragons, 92-77
Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Socsargen Marlins, 80-64

June 13, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Batangas Blades def. Cebu Gems, 81-72
Manila Metrostars def. Iloilo Volts, 100-91

June 14, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Laguna Lakers def. Pangasinan Presidents, 87-75
Pampanga Dragons def. Davao Eagles, 88-78

June 17, 1998 - @ The ULTRA, Pasig

Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Manila Metrostars, 81-79
Pasig Blue Pirates def. Socsargen Marlins, 88-75

June 20, 1998 - Narciso Ramos Convention Center, Lingayen

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Laguna Lakers, 103-96
Negros Slashers def. Pangasinan Presidents, 88-86

June 21, 1998 - @ Pampanga Dragons, San Fernando

Socsargen Marlins def. Iloilo Volts, 112-93
Pampanga Dragons def. Cebu Gems, 89-77

June 24, 1998 - @ Narciso Ramos Convention Center, Lingayen

Davao Eagles def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 79-76
Pangasinan Presidents def. Batangas Blades, 80-78

June 27, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Negros Slashers, 102-79
Laguna Lakers def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 105-104

June 28, 1998 - @ La Salle Lipa Sentrum, Lipa City

Manila Metrostars def. Pangasinan Presidents, 92-86
Iloilo Volts def. Batangas Blades, W-L

July 1, 1998 - @ La Salle Lipa Sentrum, Lipa City

Davao Eagles def. Socsargen Marlins, 85-83
Laguna Lakers def. Batangas Blades, 76-75

July 4, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Negros Slashers def. Davao Eagles, 100-93
Cebu Gems def. Manila Metrostars, 92-86

July 5, 1998 - @ The ULTRA, Pasig

Socsargen Marlins def. Laguna Lakers, 99-93 (2OT)
Pampanga Dragons def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 70-64

July 8, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Manila Metrostars def. Iloilo Volts, 107-79
Batangas Blades def. Laguna Lakers, 85-72

July 11, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Manila Metrostars, 85-84
Cebu Gems def. Negros Slashers, 108-102

July 12, 1998 - @ Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City

Batangas Blades def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 76-59
Pampanga Dragons def. Socsargen Marlins, 78-69

July 15, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Manila Metrostars def. Socsargen Marlins, 102-99
Cebu Gems def. Pangasinan Presidents, 92-82

July 18, 1998 - @ University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo

Negros Slashers def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 118-106
Davao Eagles def. Iloilo Volts, 99-89

July 19, 1998 - @ University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo

Batangas Blades def. Manila Metrostars, 96-83
Laguna Lakers def. Iloilo Volts, 112-104

July 22, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Pampanga Dragons def. Pangasinan Presidents, 90-79
Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 111-97

July 25, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Batangas Blades def. Pampanga Dragons, W-L
Socsargen Marlins def. Pangasinan Presidents, W-L

July 26, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Laguna Lakers def. Cebu Gems, 113-98
Negros Slashers def. Socsargen Marlins, 105-94

July 29, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Negros Slashers def. Iloilo Volts, 113-89
Pangasinan Presidents def. Davao Eagles, 98-90

August 1, 1998 - @ MPSC Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro

Socsargen Marlins def. Cebu Gems, 97-91
Pasig Blue Pirates def. Cagayan de Oro Nuggets, 96-95

August 2, 1998 - @ MPSC Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro

Laguna Lakers def. Pangasinan Presidents, 104-97
Cagayan de Oro Nuggets def. Pampanga Dragons, 102-99

August 23, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Davao Eagles, 87-82
Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 89-84

August 1998 - @ unkown venue

Pampanga Dragons def. Iloilo Volts, W-L

*** Semifinal Round ***

• August 26, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Manila Metrostars def. Laguna Lakers, 97-94

• August 26, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Cebu Gems def. Negros Slashers, W-L

• August 29, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Davao Eagles, 87-67

• August 30, 1998 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Manila Metrostars def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 71-69

• August 30, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Socsargen Marlins, 104-94

• September 2, 1998 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 83-80

• September 2, 1998 - @ The ULTRA, Pasig

Pampanga Dragons def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 82-81

• September 5, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 92-77

• September 5, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Cebu Gems def. Davao Eagles, 108-103

• September 6, 1998 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Cebu Gems def. Socsargen Marlins, 101-89

• September 6, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Laguna Lakers def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 90-83

• September 9, 1998 - @ PSCC Gymnasium

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Pampanga Dragons, 66-59

• September 9, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Negros Slashers def. Davao Eagles, 91-90

• September 12, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Davao Eagles def. Socsargen Marlins, 89-87 (OT)

• September 12, 1998 - Rizal High School Gymnasium

Manila Metrostars def. Pasig Blue Pirates, 80-77

• September 13, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Laguna Lakers def. Pampanga Dragons, 102-84

• September 13, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Davao Eagles def. Cebu Gems, 86-84

• September 16, 1998 - @ Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium, Davao

Davao Eagles def. Socsargen Marlins, 81-80

• September 16, 1998 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Laguna Lakers def. Manila Metrostars, 91-89

• September 19, 1998 - @ San Luis Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz

Pasig Blue Pirates def. Laguna Lakers, 105-85

• September 19, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Cebu Gems def. Socsargen Marlins, 95-85 (OT)

• September 20, 1998 - @ South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, South Cotabato

Negros Slashers def. Socsargen Marlins, 100-91

• September 23, 1998 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Laguna Lakers, 102-90

• September 26, 1998 @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 84-80

*** Playoff ***

• September 27, 1998 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Manila Metrostars def. Laguna Lakers, 96-92

*** 1998 MBA Northern Conference Finals ***

• September 29, 1998 - Game 1 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 98-77 (Pampanga leads 1-0)

• October 3, 1998 - Game 2 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Manila Metrostars def. Pampanga Dragons, 96-83 (Series tied 1-1)

• October 4, 1998 - Game 3 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Manila Metrostars def. Pampanga Dragons, 73-68 (Manila leads 2-1)

• October 7, 1998 - Game 4 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 79-78 (Series tied 2-2)

• October 10, 1998 - Game 5 - @ Loyola Center, Ateneo Campus

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 79-73 (Pampanga leads 3-2)

• October 11, 1998 - Game 6 - @ Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Manila Metrostars, 78-73 (Pampanga wins 4-2, 1998 Northern Conference champions)

*** 1998 MBA Southern Conference Finals ***

• September 27, 1998 - Game 1 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 104-82 (Negros leads 1-0)

• September 29, 1998 - Game 2 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Cebu Gems def. Negros Slashers, 88-77 (Series tied 1-1)

• October 3, 1998 - Game 3 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Cebu Gems def. Negros Slashers, 95-90 (Cebu leads 2-1)

• October 4, 1998 - Game 4 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Cebu Gems def. Negros Slashers, 105-85 (Cebu leads 3-1)

• October 7, 1998 - Game 5 - @ Cebu Coliseum, Cebu

Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 100-97 (Cebu leads 3-2)

• October 10, 1998 - Game 6 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 92-90 (Series tied 3-3)

• October 11, 1998 - Game 7 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Cebu Gems, 91-87 (Negros wins 4-3, 1998 Southern Conference champions)

*** 1998 MBA National Finals ***

• October 17, 1998 - Game 1 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Negros Slashers def. Pampanga Dragons, 95-94 (OT) (Negros leads 1-0)

• October 18, 1998 - Game 2 - @ USLS Coliseum, Bacolod

Pampanga Dragons def. Negros Slashers, 92-86 (Series tied 1-1)

• October 21, 1998 - Game 3 - @ Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Negros Slashers, 99-91 (Pampanga leads 2-1)

• October 28, 1998 - Game 4 - @ Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Negros Slashers, 118-97 (Pampanga leads 3-1)

• October 31, 1998 - Game 5 - @ Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando

Pampanga Dragons def. Negros Slashers, 89-85 (Pampanga wins 4-1, Dragons 1998 MBA National Champions)

*** 1998 MBA Individual Awards ***

• Most Valuable Player: John Ferriols (Negros Slashers)

• MBA Discovery of the Year: Dondon Hontiveros (Cebu Gems)

• MBA Coach of the Year: Aric del Rosario (Pampanga Dragons)

• Most Blocked Shots: Rommel Adducul (Manila Metrostars)

• Most Number of Rebounds: Rommel Adducul (Manila Metrostars)

• Most Assists: Alex Compton (Manila Metrostars)

• Most Points Scored: Biboy Simon (Laguna Lakers)

• Most Steals: Maui Huelar (Negros Slashers)

• 1998 MBA Finals MVP: Ato Agustin (Pampanga Dragons)

*** The 1998 Battle of MBA Stars ***

** North All-Stars **

Rommel Adducul (Manila Metrostars)

Ato Agustin (Pampanga Dragons)

Randy Alcantara (Laguna Lakers)

Gido Babilonia (Pasig Blue Pirates)

Estong Ballesteros (Pangasinan Presidents/Pampanga Dragons)

Dave Bautista (Pampanga Dragons)

Alex Compton (Manila Metrostars)

Long David (Pampanga Dragons)

Gherome Ejercito (Pampanga Dragons)

Eddie Laure (Batangas Blades)

Ato Morano (Pampanga Dragons)

Oscar Simon (Laguna Lakers)

** South All-Stars **

Leo Bat-Og (Negros Slashers)

Johnedel Cardel (Negros Slashers)

Max Delantes (Socsargen Marlins)

John Ferriols (Negros Slashers)

Erwin Framo (Negros Slashers)

Dondon Hontiveros (Cebu Gems)

Maui Huelar (Negros Slashers)

Malai Malabanan (Socsargen Marlins)

Joey Mente (Iloilo Volts)

Peter Naron (Cagayan de Oro Nuggets)

Eugene Quilban (Davao Eagles)

Jack Tanuan (Negros Slashers)

*** Game Results ***

South All-Stars def. North All-Stars, 87-83 

The 1998 Pampanga Dragons

The 1998 Pampanga Dragons

1998 MBA National Finals

John Cardel of the Negros Slashers driving for the defense guarded by Ato Morano of the Pampanga Dragons in action of epic Game 5 of the 1998 MBA National Finals at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando.. The Dragons captured it's first title in MBA history trailed 89-85 victory over the Slashers in the best-of-seven affair.

Ato Agustin of Pampanga Dragons 1998

Ato Agustin of Pampanga Dragons in circa 1998..

Pampanga Dragons prior to the 1998 MBA National Finals

The fans and the Pampanga Dragons in circa 1998..

Pampanga Dragons 1998

Pampanga Dragons in circa 1998..