WBOA

17/08/2026

📣 WBOA LEVEL 0 | WOMEN’S REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 🏀💜

From Shadowing to Development. From learning the game to becoming confident women officials.

WBOA continues its commitment to creating opportunities for aspiring women referees through structured learning, mentorship, and practical application.

📅 September 12, 2026 | Saturday
📍 Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo (DLSP)

Our Level 0 program will be facilitated by experienced Level 5 Referees:

💜 Editha S. Botecario, MAEd
Career Pathing: From Passion to Purpose

💜 Faye Veras, LPT
Basic Rules and Regulations

💜 Ma. Angelica Yumul, LPT
Understanding the Game

Whether you're a student, aspiring referee, basketball enthusiast, or future sports official your officiating journey can start here.

06/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

At WBOA, we believe that great officials never stop learning.

Today, we proudly celebrate the academic achievements of our sisters who have proven that excellence is built not only on the court, but also in the classroom.

🏅 Ehrin Mae F. Dela Rosa
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
Major in Fitness and Sports Management
University of Makati – Batch 2026

🏅 Shirelyn M. Hortilano
Teacher's Certificate Program
Global Reciprocal Colleges – Batch 2026

May your success inspire more women to pursue education with the same passion and dedication they bring to officiating. Every milestone you achieve strengthens not only your future, but also the future of women in sports.

Continue to learn. Continue to lead. Continue to inspire.

💙 Congratulations, WBOA Class of 2026! We are proud of you.

24/07/2026

💛 Calling All Women Referees in Rizal! 🏀

WBOA invites you to join the SBP Rizal Referees Accreditation Workshop 2026.

Our Founder, now serving as the Assistant Provincial Director for Technical Development of SBP Rizal, continues to support and empower more women in basketball officiating.

Take the next step in your officiating journey. We look forward to seeing you on the court!

RIZAL REFEREES ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP 2026

Registration is now OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The wait is over! Be part of the SBP Rizal Referees Accreditation Workshop 2026 and take the next step in your officiating journey.

Whether you are an aspiring referee or a renewing basketball official, this two-day workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge, develop your officiating skills, and reinforce the standards of professional basketball officiating under the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

📅 August 15–16, 2026
📍 RL Sports Center, inside SM Center Antipolo Downtown (formerly SM Cherry), Antipolo City, Rizal
💳 Registration Fee: ₱1,500

This workshop is open to:
✅ New Referee Applicants
✅ Renewing Basketball Officials
✅ Members of All Referee Organizations

For inquiries, please contact:

📞 BJ Manalo
Provincial Director, SBP Rizal

📞 Editha S. Botecario
APD for Technical Development, SBP Rizal

See you on August 15–16, 2026!

26/06/2026

Every Great Referee Starts with One Whistle.
Learn. Develop. Apply. Perform. Lead. Inspire.

WBOA Referee Development Pathway
Shadowing Program → Level 0 → Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Level 4 → Level 5

Program Details
📅 Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
📍 Venue: Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo (DLSP)
🏀 Organizer: Women's Basketball Officials Association (WBOA)
🎯 Program: Level 0 Referee Development Program

Facilitators
Editha S. Botecario, MAEd
Level 5 Referee | Evaluator/Founder
Topic: Career Pathing: From Passion to Purpose

Discover how passion, discipline, and continuous learning can open opportunities and help build a meaningful career in basketball officiating.

Faye Veras, LPT
Level 5 Referee | Instructor
Topic: Basic Rules and Regulations

Build a solid foundation in the Official Basketball Rules by learning game procedures, violations, fouls, and the fundamental responsibilities of basketball officials.

Ma. Angelica Yumul, LPT
Level 5 Referee | Instructor
Topic: Understanding the Game

Develop greater game awareness by understanding offensive and defensive concepts, reading game situations, and making sound decisions on the court

30/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Ref Ehrin Delarosa!
From where you started to where you are now
malayo na, pero malayo pa.
Continue to build your confidence, protect your integrity, and embrace every opportunity to grow.
The best is yet to come!

-WBOA Family

24/03/2026

📣 ATTENTION: FORMER & CURRENT WOMEN VARSITY PLAYERS (NCR) 🏀💙

Don’t let your basketball journey end after graduation.
Continue your impact on the court as a certified referee.

Join the SBP NCR Referee Accreditation hosted by WBOA:

📅 April 11–12, 2026
📍 University of Makati

👩‍⚖️ Open to:
• Former varsity players
• College / senior high players
• Aspiring female referees

⚠️ NCR female residents only
⚠️ Limited slots available

Stay in the game — this time as a leader. 💙

📩 Registration: Message WBOA Page or Ref Editha Boticario

20/03/2026

🎉🏀 WBOA March Celebrants 🏀🎉

The Women’s Basketball Officials Association proudly celebrates our amazing March birthday celebrants — dedicated women who continue to serve the game with excellence, passion, and integrity. 💙

🎂 March 2 — Rochafloughrguvynheill Tolentino
WBOA Treasurer / International Table Official

🎂 March 15 — Arianne Grace Rosario
WBOA Table Official

🎂 March 18 — Angelene Nicole Daya
WBOA Assistant Treasurer / Statistician

🎂 March 19 — Judilyn Cervantes
WBOA Head of Training / Professional Referee

🌟 Your leadership, hard work, and commitment continue to strengthen our organization and inspire the next generation of women officials.

May this new year of your life bring more blessings, growth, protection, and success — on the court and in life. 💙

🏀 WBOA is proud of you. WBOA celebrates you.

Happy Birthday from your WBOA Family! 🎉✨




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08/03/2026

Maligayang Buwan ng Kababaihan! 💜🏀

Sa lahat ng kababaihang patuloy na tumatayo, lumalaban, at nagbubukas ng pinto para sa susunod na henerasyon — saludo kami sa inyong tapang at dedikasyon.

Patuloy nating ipakita na ang kababaihan ay may lugar sa bawat larangan, lalo na sa mundo ng sports at officiating.

04/03/2026

Sharing this advisory from SBP for everyone’s guidance.

Let us continue to uphold professionalism and respect for the game. 🏀

02/03/2026

In less than a month, WBOA referees marked their presence in two international 3x3 tournaments. 🌍

From Manila Hustle 3x3 to the 3x3 Thai League, our women officials continue to gain exposure, confidence, and experience beyond local courts.

This is growth.
This is progress.
This is Women in Gray. 💙