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Basketball: Aguilas ready for WMPBL debut against Valkyries
The Pilipinas Aguilas will officially debut in the 2025 Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) today, January 29, 2025, against the New Zealand-Bluefire.
The game will take place at 4 p.m. at the New Era Central Recreation and Fitness Center in Quezon City.
The Aguilas boast a deep and star-studded roster, anchored by the core of Adamson University, which secured third place in the UAAP Season 87 Women's Basketball Tournament.
Key players include Chack Cabinbin, Jhazmin Joson, Monique Del Carmen, Trina Guytingco, Mar Prado, Tina Deacon, Mikka Cacho, Kath Araja, and Melody Cac.
Filipino-Hawaiian forward Alexis Pana, with prior EuroCup experience, adds international firepower to the team.
Despite high expectations, head coach Ryan Monteclaro, assisted by Eric Altamirano and with Paolo Layug as team manager, is focused on taking the competition one step at a time.
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