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..