Chito Victolero no regrets after Magnolia coaching tenure

Chito Victolero expressed no regrets after his nine-season tenure as Magnolia's head coach ended last month, a move he claims he always anticipated.

Victolero, who led the Hotshots to their last championship in the 2018 Governors' Cup, was replaced by former Barangay Ginebra star LA Tenorio.

He openly supported Tenorio and the team, stating he holds no ill feelings towards his replacement.

Victolero acknowledged that Magnolia's recent underperformance in conferences might have contributed to his departure and took full responsibility, saying, "Whatever happens, do not pinpoint, it's my fault kung ano man ang mangyari."

His final conference saw the Hotshots squander a twice-to-beat advantage in the Philippine Cup quarterfinals against TNT after a strong 6-0 start.

Victolero stated that he always mentally prepared himself for a potential coaching change each year, highlighting the transient nature of coaching.