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.