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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787355690910dwdw (1200 x 650 px) (5).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Handout photo"/>Handout photo</div>MANILA — Jose Rizal University, University of the East, and San Sebastian make their final preparations ahead of their respective collegiate seasons as they lead the cast for the inaugural edition of the Philippine Premier Basketball Championship (PPBC).The three are the forerunners in the 25U Division where they will be joined by St. Clare, San Pablo Colleges, and Our Lady of Fatima University in the lean six-team field.Unquestionably the favorites in the tourney, the Heavy Bombers will once again lean on Lawrence Mangubat, Chris Hubilla, and Sean Salvador as they brace for the challenge of Tope Lagat&#x27;s Red Warriors and Ralph Gabat&#x27;s Golden Stags.The same cast will also be featured in the 19U Division which will play in a single round robin format with the top two teams advancing outright to the finals.Meanwhile, the women&#x27;s division is composed of University of the Philippines A and B, Adamson, Queenpin, and Army.The ladies open the festivities this Sunday at UP Varsity Training Center with UP B taking on Queenpin at 8 a.m. and UP A facing off against guest team Taiwan Pumen School at 9:30 a.m. in this tourney sponsored by D&#x27;Generals Basketball Program, Hoop Spirit Basketball Court, and Mejos Lechon Cebu.Eric Altamirano is serving as the commissioner of this league, with Andy Mejos as the tournament director, Noli Mejos as technical head, and Maria Theresa Magno as operations head.

Jose Rizal University, University of the East, and San Sebastian make their final preparations ahead of their respective collegiate seasons as they lead the cast for the inaugural edition of the Philippine Premier Basketball Championship.

Jose Rizal University, University of the East, and San Sebastian make their final preparations ahead of their respective collegiate seasons as they lead the cast for the inaugural edition of the Philippine Premier Basketball Championship.

JRU, UE, San Sebastian banner inaugural PPBC 25U season

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JRU, UE, San Sebastian banner inaugural PPBC 25U season

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Published August 22, 2026 07:46 AM PHT

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