DF Bulacan Republicans

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DF Bulacan Republicans
DF Bulacan Republicans logo
LeagueNBL–Pilipinas
Founded2021
ArenaBulacan Capitol Gymnasium
LocationMalolos, Bulacan

The Damayang Filipino Bulacan Republicans, also known as the DF Bulacan Republicans, are a professional basketball team based in Bulacan which plays in the Philippine National Basketball League (NBL).

The Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos serves as the home venue of the Republicans.[1]

History

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The DF Bulacan Republicans, a team intended to compete in the National Basketball League (NBL), were launched in early 2021 by team owners Daniel Fernando and Romy Cardenas[2][3] Fernando, also the incumbent governor of the Bulacan at the time, clarified that the team is not under the supervision of the provincial government.[1] Bulacan was last represented in the NBL by the Bulacan Makabayan which played in the 2018 season.[4][1]

The Republican made their NBL debut in the 2021 season.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Silverio, Frederick (July 15, 2021). "Bulacan gears up for NBL Season 4". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Fernando, Cardenas launch Bulacan Republicans for NBL season 4, open for try out". Bulacan Official Website. Bulacan Provincial Public Affairs Office. March 1, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Velez, Freddie (March 2, 2021). "Bulacan Republicans hold tryout". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  4. ^ From the wires (September 12, 2018). "Parañaque defends home court vs CamSur to gain share of NBL lead". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Bulacan DF cruises to solo lead as Quezon routs Zamboanga in NBL debut". Tiebreaker Times. July 24, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.

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