Equipped with their victorious trip at the finals and playing as a solid team offense and aggressive team defense, the reigning title holder will have to play beyond what is normal and hopefully surpass the remittance specialists, Western Union, who has been overthrowing opponents that stand in their way. The Champs will be paced by their “Fab Five” Arnold Undencimo, Eric Manio, Reggie De Guzman, Deloy Pinggot, and Melvin Parinas while WU starts with power forward Jun Bautista, Bong “silent operator” Alambra, Clemenia, Teczon, and Patena.
Early before the match, two exciting and thrilling games will be played where the Ilocandia – Bulls struggles to regain their momentum after suffering an upset last Sunday against ATT – Jaguar as they match with the lowly PRA – Choppers. Then PIA – Slashers meets with the fast paced Palau Nationals on the second game.Games starts at exactly 11:00 a.m. at the Palau National Gymnasium The 2009 Filipino Basketball League is under close supervision and is operated by the Palau Basketball Federation. FBL is sponsored by PITI, CTSI-Logistics, J.Trading/ATT, Surangel and Sons, Ilocandia Association, Ilonggo Association, PINOY Express, AQUA drinking water and Western Union.
