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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737788611569IMG_6101.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Philippine Navy’s Afril Bernardino. Handout photo."/>Philippine Navy’s Afril Bernardino. Handout photo.MANILA — Philippine Navy Navy is set to make its much-anticipated debut in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Sunday.</div>The Lady Sailors, who will be spearheaded by playing coach Ewon Arayi, will be going up against a determined Cavite-Tol squad in the 6:00 p.m. game which is to be held at the Enderun Gym in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.“Sobrang happy and satisfied kasi matagal ng pangarap ito ng bawat babae na basketball player na kagaya ko na noon palang inaasam na ito,” expressed Arayi.“Medyo may edad na nga lang kami ngayon pero happy pa rin kasi para naman ito sa susunod na henerasyon ng players,” added the 39-year-old basketball icon.Joining Arayi in the Philippine Navy-Kalos PH lineup are Gilas Women mainstays Afril Bernardino, Gemma Miranda, and Andrea Tongco.The Lady Patriots, bannered by UAAP record-holder for most three-points made Luisa San Juan, are looking to rebound from a 51-54 defeat at the hands of the New Zealand Bluefire Valkyries.Meanwhile, another national team legend, Raiza Palmera-Dy, is set to juggle dual roles in today’s games.Palmera-Dy will suit up for Discovery Perlas at 4:00 p.m. as they seek to rebound from a tough 67-82 loss to University of Santo Tomas last Sunday.Discover will face the Imus Sis-VBL squad which is looking to build momentum, while Palmara-Dy will switch to her coaching role in the 8:00 p.m. clash, leading Far Eastern University against fellow debuting squad EZ Jersey.Discovery’s loss last weekend saw Palmera-Dy contribute four points and nine assists, while Allana Lim and Camille Sambile led the scoring for Perlas.Perlas now faces a Lady Magdalo side brimming with confidence after a thrilling 73-70 victory over the PSP Lady Gymers, also last Sunday.The Lady Tamaraws, for their part, are using this tournament as preparation for the upcoming UAAP Season 88.The EZ Jersey Relentless, led by coach Rafael Borromeo, features the former UST tandem of Tin Capilit and Kikay Gandalla.Games air live on IBC 13 or stream them via the league’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Philippine Navy Navy is set to make its much-anticipated debut in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Sunday.

Philippine Navy Navy is set to make its much-anticipated debut in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Sunday.

Navy to make WPBL debut; Palmera-Dy, Arayi to juggle player-coach duties

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Published Jan 25, 2025 10:00 PM PHT

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