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Pangasinan Heatwaves
2025 Pangasinan Heatwaves season
LeagueMPBL
FoundedFebruary 7, 2024; 13 months ago (February 7, 2024)
HistoryPangasinan Heatwaves
(2024–present) (MPBL)
Pangasinan Abono Reapers
(2024–present) (PSL)
ArenaCalasiao Sports Complex
Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium
LocationCalasiao, Pangasinan
Team colors       
Main sponsorDr. Cezar T. Quiambao
Team managerFJ Dylim
Head coachJerson Cabiltes

The Pangasinan Heatwaves[1] are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Pangasinan. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division. The team splits its home games between Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao and Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium in Rosales.[2][3]

The team began play in the 2024 MPBL season as part of the league's Northern Luzon expansion. They also compete in the Pilipinas Super League under the name Pangasinan Abono Reapers.

The Heatwaves are the lone team based in the Ilocos Region and are one of two teams based in Northern Luzon, the other team being the Abra Weavers.

History

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Background and founding

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The province of Pangasinan has previously been involved in professional basketball in the country. For three seasons, the Pangasinan Presidents/Waves took part in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. The province also hosted the PBA All-Star Weekend in 2019, which was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex.[4]

The team was first announced on January 17, 2024, when Alaminos mayor Bryan Celeste posted a tryout for the Pangasinan-based team.[5] On February 7, 2024, the team formally signed as expansion team and was initially named the Pangasinan Heat. They are one of two expansion teams admitted for the MPBL's 2024 season, the other being the Abra Weavers.[2] Former Bayambang mayor Cezar Quiambao was named as team owner.[3] Jerson Cabiltes took on the role of head coach for their inaugural season coming off a two-year stint with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise. Cabiltes' presence also brought in players from the Rice Vanguards, such as Hesed Gabo and Michael Mabulac to go alongside ex-PBA cagers Ed Daquioag and Dennice Villamor.[6]

First season

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Their first game was played on April 6, 2024 as part of the season's opening gameday. In their inaugural game, the Heatwaves lost at home in an expansion battle against the Abra Weavers.[7][8] Their first franchise win came on April 17 against the Bulacan Kuyas at Paco Arena while their first home win was achieved on April 27 against the Marikina Shoemasters.

Team identity

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According to Quiambao, the name references the province's solar power supply and its aim to become the country's "Solar Capital".[9][3]

Home venues

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In 2024, the Heatwaves played all of their home games at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao, including that season's opening day. In 2025, the team began playing at Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium in Rosales.

Venue Location Capacity 2024 2025
Calasiao Sports Complex Calasiao, Pangasinan 3,000 Green tickY TBA
Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium Rosales, Pangasinan N/A Red XN Green tickY

Personnel

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Current roster

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Pangasinan Heatwaves roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G/F 1 Pagsanjan, Harvey Emilio Aguinaldo
F 3 Taganas, Jay-R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 1987–09–01 San Beda
G/F 5 Tolentino, Vince 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1993–08–27 Ateneo
G 6 Melencio, Ian 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1989–05–11 AIMS
G 7 Fontanilla, Joshua 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) UST
F 8 Capin, Raymond
G 9 Gabo, Hesed 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1992-03-21 Mapúa
G 10 Robin, Ralph 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Emilio Aguinaldo
G 11 Tallo, Mac 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1994–01–02 Southwestern
13 Cassi, JR (HG)
F 15 Napoles, Jorey 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1993–11–27 TIP
17 Bautista, Jerald
F 19 Cosejo, Nat 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Emilio Aguinaldo
G/F 20 Dylim, FJ
F/C 23 Collado, Jay 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) LSB
F/C 28 Mabulac, Michael 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 1991–10–31 José Rizal
F 29 Juico, Michael 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 140 lb (64 kg) 1989–09–24 San Sebastian
F 33 Gurtiza, King Emilio Aguinaldo
F 36 Celeste, Arth Bryan
G/F 54 Galanza, Bong 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992-12-21 UE
G — DiGregorio, Michael 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1991–12–12 McKendree
F — Flores, Lervin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992–09–26 Arellano
F — Manuel, Vic 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) 1987–06–18 PSBA
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team consultant
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Injured Injured
Updated as of: March 4, 2025

Head coaches

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Pangasinan Heatwaves head coaches
# Name Start End Achievements Ref.
1 Jerson Cabiltes 2024 current —

Notable players

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MPBL All-Star Day

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PBA players

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Season-by-season records

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League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

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Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Pangasinan Heatwaves
2024 North 11th 28 12 16 .429 14 Did not qualify
2025 TBA To be determined To be determined
All-time regular season record 28 12 16 .429 0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 0 0 0 – 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 28 12 16 .429 0 championships

Pilipinas Super League

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Season Regular season Playoffs
Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Pangasinan Abono Reapers
2024–25
President's Cup		 4th 10 8 2 .800 1 Quarterfinals 1
Quarterfinals 2
Semifinals		 won vs. Pureblends, 1–0
won vs. Biñan, 1–0
lost vs. Caloocan, 1–2
All-time regular season record 10 8 2 .800 1 playoff appearance
All-time playoff record 5 3 2 .600 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 15 11 4 .733 0 championships

References

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  1. ^ "OFFICIAL FB PAGE OF MPBL PANGASINAN HEATWAVES". Pangasinan Heatwaves. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via Facebook.
  2. ^ a b "MPBL welcomes unlimited pros, expands with two new franchises". Tiebreaker Times. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Pangasinan eyes to bring the heat to MPBL". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "North-South rivalry returns at the PBA All-Star game". PBA.ph. March 30, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Celeste, Bryan (January 17, 2024). "Calling all aspiring basketball players for Team Pangasinan in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2024?!" – via Facebook.
  6. ^ "MPBL: Pangasinan, Abra eye impact; Tarlac keeps buildup under wraps". Philstar.com. April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "MPBL Sixth Season unwraps Saturday". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Abra stuns Pangasinan, Zamboanga trips Valenzuela in MPBL inaugurals". Manila Bulletin. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Austria, Hilda (February 7, 2024). "Pangasinan to join Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's next season". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
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