Caloocan, San Juan, Cebu win MPBL openersMANILA, Philippines -- San Juan and Caloocan lived up to hype on Friday, trouncing their opponents and sharing the early lead in the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Maiquez finished with 11 points; Calisaan with 10 points and six rebounds; and Wamar with 10 points, seven assists and two rebounds. Paul Desiderio, a former UP Maroon like Manzo, contributed 11 points, five assists, two rebounds and two assists, while Wowie Escosio chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and two steals. The Golden Coolers got 11 points each from Laurenz Victoria and JP Maguliano, and 10 points from Alwyn Alday. MPBL Commissioner Emmer Oreta delivered the keynote address and declared the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season Open at the Caloocan Sports Complex.

Source: Philippine Star April 11, 2026 07:31 UTC