Pangasinan Heatwaves

Basketball team in the Philippines

Pangasinan Heatwaves
Pangasinan Abono Reapers

2024 Pangasinan Heatwaves season
League| MPBL
Founded| February 7, 2024; 10 months ago (February 7, 2024)
History| Pangasinan Heatwaves
(2024–present) (MPBL)
Pangasinan Abono Reapers
(2024–present) (PSL)
Arena| Calasiao Sports Complex
Location| Calasiao, Pangasinan
Team colors|
Main sponsor| Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao
Team manager| FJ Dylim
Head coach| Jerson Cabiltes

The Pangasinan Heatwaves[1] are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Pangasinan. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division and play their home games at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao.[2][3]

The team began play in the 2024 season as the first team to be based in the Ilocos Region. They joined the league alongside the Abra Weavers, the only other team based in Northern Luzon. They also compete in the Pilipinas Super League under the name Pangasinan Abono Reapers.

## History

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### Background and founding

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The province of Pangasinan has previously been involved in professional basketball in the country. For three seasons, the Pangasinan Presidents/Waves took part in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. The province also hosted the PBA All-Star Weekend in 2019, which was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex.[4]

The team was first announced on January 17, 2024, when Alaminos mayor Bryan Celeste posted a tryout for the Pangasinan-based team.[5] On February 7, 2024, the team formally signed as expansion team and was initially named the Pangasinan Heat. They are one of two expansion teams admitted for the MPBL's 2024 season, the other being the Abra Weavers.[2] Former Bayambang mayor Cezar Quiambao was named as team owner.[3] Jerson Cabiltes took on the role of head coach for their inaugural season coming off a two-year stint with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise. Cabiltes' presence also brought in players from the Rice Vanguards, such as Hesed Gabo and Michael Mabulac to go alongside ex-PBA cagers Ed Daquioag and Dennice Villamor.[6]

### First season

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Their first game was played on April 6, 2024 as part of the season's opening gameday. In their inaugural game, the Heatwaves lost at home in an expansion battle against the Abra Weavers.[7][8] Their first franchise win came on April 17 against the Bulacan Kuyas at Paco Arena while their first home win was achieved on April 27 against the Marikina Shoemasters.

## Team identity

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According to Quiambao, the name references the province's solar power supply and its aim to become the country's "Solar Capital".[9][3]

## Home venues

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The only venue the Heatwaves have used thus far is the Calasiao Sports Complex, which also hosted the opening gameday in 2024.

Venue  | Location  | 2024

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Calasiao Sports Complex  | Calasiao, Pangasinan | Y

## Current roster

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Pangasinan Heatwaves roster

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F | 3 | Taganas, Jay-R | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 191 lb (87 kg)  | 1987–09–01  | San Beda
G/F | 5 | Tolentino, Vince | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  |  | 1993–08–27  | Ateneo
G | 6 | Melencio, Ian | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)  |  | 1989–05–11  | AIMS
G | 10 | Robin, Ralph | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  |  |  | Emilio Aguinaldo
F | 12 | Juico, Michael | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 140 lb (64 kg)  | 1989–09–24  | San Sebastian
| 13 | Meneses, Mark (HG)  |  |  |  |
| 16 | Villanueva, Jerick (HG)  |  |  |  |
| 17 | Bautista, Jerald |  |  |  |
F | 19 | Cosejo, Nat | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  |  |  | Emilio Aguinaldo
F | 24 | Lasco, Damian | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  |  |  |
| 25 | Miranda, Ken Mark |  |  |  |
F/C | 28 | Mabulac, Michael | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 218 lb (99 kg)  | 1991–10–31  | José Rizal
G/F | 29 | Mina, Allen | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | 1996–09–22  | Letran
| 44 | Garcia, Jeric (HG)  |  |  |  |
F | 45 | Baracael, Mac | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 205 lb (93 kg)  | 1985–04–14  | Far Eastern
F/C | 50 | Maguliano, JP | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  |  |  | Emilio Aguinaldo
G | 54 | Comia, Jefferson | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  |  |  |
| 55 | Cassi, JR (HG)  |  |  |  |
| 77 | Tan, Jason |  |  |  |
| 88 | Calaguio, Kurt (HG)  |  |  |  |

Head coach

* Jerson Cabiltes

Team consultant

* Marlou Aquino

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Legend

* (HG) Homegrown
*   * (FF) Filipino-foreigner
* (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
* (RS) Reserve player
*   *   *   *   * Injured

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* Roster – via Genius Sports

Updated as of: June 26, 2024

## Notable players

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### MPBL All-Star Day

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All-Star selections

* Hesed Gabo – 2024
* Michael Juico – 2024

### PBA players

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Ex-PBA players

* Mac Baracael
* Hesed Gabo
* Michael Juico
* Michael Mabulac
* Dennice Villamor

## Season-by-season records

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| League champions

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| Division champions
| Qualified for playoffs
| Best regular season record
Season  | Regular season  | Playoffs

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Division | Finish | GP | W | L | PCT | GB  | Stage | Results
Pangasinan Heatwaves
2024 | North | 11th | 28 | 12 | 16 | .429 | 14 | Did not qualify
All-time regular season record | 28 | 12 | 16 | .429 |  | 0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record | 28 | 12 | 16 | .429 | 0 championships

## References

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1. ^ "OFFICIAL FB PAGE OF MPBL PANGASINAN HEATWAVES". Pangasinan Heatwaves. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024 - via Facebook.
2. ^ a b "MPBL welcomes unlimited pros, expands with two new franchises". Tiebreaker Times. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
3. ^ a b c "Pangasinan eyes to bring the heat to MPBL". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
4. ^ "North-South rivalry returns at the PBA All-Star game". PBA.ph. March 30, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
5. ^ Celeste, Bryan (January 17, 2024). "Calling all aspiring basketball players for Team Pangasinan in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2024?!" - via Facebook.
6. ^ "MPBL: Pangasinan, Abra eye impact; Tarlac keeps buildup under wraps". Philstar.com. April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
7. ^ "MPBL Sixth Season unwraps Saturday". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
8. ^ "Abra stuns Pangasinan, Zamboanga trips Valenzuela in MPBL inaugurals". Manila Bulletin. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
9. ^ Austria, Hilda (February 7, 2024). "Pangasinan to join Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's next season". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

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Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

2024 MPBL season

* Founder: Manny Pacquiao
* COO: Zaldy Realubit
* Commissioner: Kenneth Duremdes

North Division|

Abra Weavers
Bataan Risers
Bulacan Kuyas
Caloocan Batang Kankaloo
Manila Batang Sampaloc
Marikina Shoemasters
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Pangasinan Heatwaves
Pasay Voyagers
Quezon City Toda Aksyon
Rizal Golden Coolers
San Juan Knights
Valenzuela Classic

South Division|

Bacolod Fyr Fyter
Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters
Bicolandia Oragons
Biñan Tatak Gel
Davao Occidental Tigers
Iloilo United Royals
Imus Agimat
Mindoro Tamaraws
Muntinlupa Cagers
Negros Muscovados
Parañaque Patriots
Quezon Huskers
Sarangani Marlins
South Cotabato Warriors
Zamboanga Master Sardines

Returning teams|

Basilan (2025)

History|

* Timeline
* Seasons
* Records
* win–loss records

Annual events|

* Invitational
* All-Star Game
* Finals
* Champions

Awards|

* MVP
* Finals MVP
* All-Star MVP

Others|

* Rivalries
* Venues

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Pilipinas Super League

2024–25 Pilipinas Super League season

Teams of note|

Biñan Tatak Gel
Caloocan Supremos
GenSan Warriors
Pangasinan Abono Reapers
San Juan Kings

Champions|

2022: Davao Occidental Tigers
2022–23: Pampanga G Lanterns
2023–24: Quezon Titans

Seasons|

* 2022
* 2022–23
* D2 Super Cup
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

Media|

| Current|

* IBC
* Converge ICT
* TAP DMV
* Blast TV

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Former|

* Solar Sports

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