Pilipinas Legends is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines organized by Sports Legends Managers Inc., and composed of former players from the Philippine Basketball Association and minor leagues. Chito Loyzaga is the league's commissioner. Founded by Filipino businessman, Dick Balajadia, he said that "We created this league for our basketball stars to continue inspiring the youth, as well as give back to the community by participating in our advocacy centered on nation-building."
5-702: On October 17, 2015, it was announced that the league will take over control of the Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas in the ASEAN Basketball League , led by the Legends' founder Dick Balajadia. Among the initial players who expressed interest to participate in the tournament are Marlou Aquino , Alvin Patrimonio , Nelson Asaytono , Jerry Codiñera , Willie Miller , Kenneth Duremdes , Poch Juinio, Aries Dimaunahan and Johnedel Cardel. MX3,
10-720: A leading supplement brand, and GoldLife, a multi-level marketing company have confirmed their participation in the 2015 inaugural tournament. A premiere oil company and a supplement brand also expressed interest in sponsoring their own respective team. During the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City last August 17, MX3 Pilipinas Legends beat the Davao All-Stars during the exhibition game at Almendras Gym in Davao City . Egay Billones , Gerome Ejercito, Nelson Asaytono , Rodney Santos, Johnny Abarrientos and Alvin Patrimonio are among
15-465: The Pilipinas Legends Group became a co-owner of the team and took over the team's management. The following month, the team was acquired by SportsLegends Managers, Inc. and renamed Pilipinas MX3 Kings, through a sponsorship arrangement with DMI Medical Supply Co., Inc. (makers of MX3 Capsule and Tea). The team was renamed after the withdrawal of Pacquiao as a co-owner of the team, thus making
20-532: The PBA legends who played in the exhibition game. Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas Pilipinas MX3 Kings were a Filipino basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). They only played one season in the ABL. The team was originally known as Mindanao Aguilas. After Manny Pacquiao became one of the team's owners, the name was changed to Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas. In October 2015,
25-623: The Pilipinas Legends / SportsLegends Group of Dick Balajadia the new majority owner. Jean Michael Alabanza was appointed as the new team manager and Chito Loyzaga was appointed as team consultant. The team's home venue is the San Juan Gymnasium . In December 2015, as part of the team overhaul, Sunday Salvacion , Jondan Salvador , Chad Alonzo , Emmerson Oreta , Adrian Celada and import Charles Mammie were released. Team manager Jean Michael Alabanza also announced that there will be
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